The Dynamic Creative

Gifted multifaceted storyteller Dijon Bowden has the ability to gracefully navigate through a plethora of creative mediums which are all tied in seamlessly through his naturally innate depths of wisdom, frequency of style, swagger, and unbending commitment to being of service to the world….and….it shows. Some of his projects include Souls of Society which is a storytelling project connecting people from all walks of life using street photography and short interviews to connect and uplift the community  He plays in the electro-pop band called Indigo Keys offering beautiful beats and music videos and offers two amazing podcasts: Awakening Genius which is  "dedicated to helping you ignite your passion, unleash your gifts, and live in joy Inspiring you to create your dream life by being your Self" followed by his second podcast: The Soul of the Song where he interviews musicians in their creative process in writing songs and their relationship to inspiration with ongoing projects all worth checking out at Dijon's Dimension.com Topics discussed in this conversation include: -Stepping beyond self-judgment around our creativity to unleash our magic and thrive  -The importance of staying grounded and consistent as a creative conduit when juggling multiple projects at a time through emerging oneself in nature, meditation, and proactive calendar scheduling - How to tap into your inner genius as a conduit of source -The experience of successfully facilitating and executing self-created meaningful online courses around the arts and spiritual practice - How creating structure around how we show up in our craft is crucial - The inevitable positive butterfly effects from creating art

Northwest hip-hop artist Marv Ellis is devoted to creating and performing meaningful folklore hip-hop music on a constant pursuit towards seeking knowledge in order to improve his craft, hungry to push the art further into realms others are afraid to explore while Never forgetting about the lonely nature of humanity. He makes songs that fill that empty space with thought-provoking ideas and witty punch lines using lyrics that encompass the realm of deep thinking that we all sometimes drift to while tackling the tough and honest concepts that most musicians avoid. Hailing from Eugene Oregon, he received his entire education in a Spanish-speaking school who has put out over a dozen albums from scratch, performed and recorded music all over the world.  He writes, produces, and records all of his own music in his homemade studio with his current musical offerings being the Free Creatures which is a high-energy set full of genre-bending samples, shlumping dance beats, and playfully uplifting lyrics and harmonies. Topics discussed in this conversation include: - How one connects their brain to their mouth to unlock the gift of gab - How to discover and embody our unique universal tone of voice in order to powerfully communicate - Getting in touch with who we are at our core in order to fully align with our voice - How to be efficient with our creative energy - Embracing the cheat code of authenticity through stealing from ourselves creatively rather than from other artists  - How your network is your net worth - The importance of the ritual of priming your physiological chemistry  to perform your best - How to persist in creating high caliber art - The role of the artist in society   CONNECT WITH MARV: https://www.marvellis.com/

Arizona native and community organizer of the Southwest, Molly Hyland has a developed skill-set of over ten years of event facilitation, music festival production, promotion and Dj'ing. She serves the Southwest art and music community by creating opportunities for people to connect with one another through novel events and experiences.  Her personal fortitude and focus is currently towards developing her knowledge and certification for emotional therapeutic services and community counseling. Molly spent her adolescent years volunteering with a suicide hotline for teenagers as well as sitting with patients and their families through hospice programs in Arizona so its safe to say she been on the front lines and aims to use her passion and voice in both her communal roles and writings to relate at a core level to give further insight into integrating wholeness and authenticity, striving for further connection with our self-relationship, our community, and with the human experience as a whole. Topics discussed in this conversation include:  -Staying authentic in the midst of the hive mind of social media -Revitalizing  and redefining ourselves in the Pandemic -Redefining what productivity is in a healthy and sustainable way -Millennial love languages (like putting your phone down) -How unfollowing does not mean un-loving -Bullshit new age spiritual bypassing -Trivialness of overly curated social media accounts

The multitude of Micah's rare creative offerings as an ambassador of equality have been on my radar for years so it was only natural to ask him to grace us with his presence on the pod. He is a "dark light-worker, a hybrid human/alien/angel/creature, a freelance mindblower with freak tendencies and an infectious laugh, an author, illustrator, artist, writer, fashionista, poet, partner, proud papa, empowerment coach and unapologetic Badass." Ive had the pleasure to work with Micah one on one in coaching sessions and can attest to him not only being an evocative, genera bending gifted af artist but also as a guiding light and leader towards raising the vibration of humanity both individually and collectively with his buoyant fortification of timeless wisdom and progressive insights.   Topic discussed in this episode: -How we, as creatives can weaponize our art to tap into the conversation of eradicating racial ignorance, further understand white privilege and overall make more room for non Eurocentric voices to shine. -Where the future of art education is goin in the digital age as brick and mortar  establishments become seemingly archaic as virtual classrooms increase. -How Micah's clothing experiences at burning man sparked his path in fashion. -Using Erotica as an art to dissolve old puritanical sexual suppression and how the root of so many conflicts in humanity stem from the repression of sexuality. -The concept of "Inspiration mining" through the notes app to keep the  creativity flow consistent  and poppin.   Contact  Micah Blacklight and his continual array of dope projects at: https://i-am-catalyst.com/ https://www.facebook.com/micah.blacklight https://www.instagram.com/micahblacklight/   And be sure to scope his new Erotica Graphic novel project: LER with the teaser at his kickstarter  here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ler-vol1?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

For over 10 years, Shandra has been deeply passionate about social justice, particularly the fostering of self-love, confidence, and leadership in young women.  This resulted in her path towards initially becoming a middle school teacher in Oakland in an attempt to address these issues.  On top of teaching, She ran after-school social justice programs, co-led student council, planned and facilitated multiple weeks of gender studies for 8th-graders, led restorative justice circles for 8th-grade girls and coached volleyball.  As she started to burn out as a teacher, she realized that her true passion lied in the fostering of self-acceptance, leadership, and self-esteem in young women.  This led to the realization that she wanted her job to 100% be devoted to fostering healing for teen girls through education and coaching.   Most teens and families work with Shandra because therapy or other support systems aren't working or don't feel right. She has been trained in therapy modalities such as somatic experiencing, non-violent communication, mindfulness practices and the completion of a 200 hour Transformational Leadership training through an organization called  COR, that enhanced and refined her coaching, counseling, and facilitation skills. Topics covered in this episode include: - How rewriting the narrative of unresolved trauma, limiting beliefs and being able to identify our survival strategies can create creativity breakthroughs and personal power. - Finding and sustaining love, intimacy and connection through the vulnerability, trust in grace and authenticity. - How women can remain in their feminine and still be able to thrive in an often masculine dominated culture. - Surrendering to the mystery, silencing the mind and leading with the heart. - Stepping beyond Mens Mr. Fix it archetype and Women's Soothing nurturer default to address emotional needs more authentically. Contact Shandra LaMotte: http://www.shandralamotte.com

In this chilled out extended interview with multifaceted artist and culture slanger extraordinaire Berk Visual, he plugs us in with his wild child ways growing up in Virginia as a DJ, drum playing, graffiti writing, dot connecting, envelope pushing art kid right out the gates and how it eventually took present day shape in the west. His down to earth take on developing as an artist through diving in experientially, experimentally and through collaboration and diversification makes it clear that if artists keep showing up and shooting their shot then the sky is the limit. His pontification of the wide array of creative endeavors he dabbles in is a breath of fresh air for all aspiring creatives. Additionally, we explore his prowesses and process with video editing, art show curation and branding ventures. Topics covered in this episode include: -Berks enlivening origins stepping into a lifestyle as a creative from the East Coast to the West Coast -Art Curation + Art show Innovations -Branding with The World Famous Hot Boys -Tattoos -Art Education Hot Takes -Video Editing + Motion Graphics   Connect with Berk: https://www.berkvisual.com https://www.instagram.com/berkvisual https://www.facebook.com/berkvisual Best Chicken Sandos in the universe https://worldfamoushotboys.com https://www.instagram.com/worldfamoushotboys @berkvisual everywhere else!  

In a saturated virtual landscape where everyone seems to be turning themselves into their own personal brand these days, scurrying around trying to monetize  and simply make a living through their content in any way shape or form that happens to be trending that week, My guest this week, Zak Garcia has an indispensable,  proven and literally battle tested skillset consisting of creative strategy, wisdom and experience for business building and brand story telling which can lead to exponential brand scaling through his Virtual leadership development and training in the business and marketing landscape. He is fluent in consulting to help anyones endeavors find the impact,  influence and the revenue they are after in order to flourish. As former Chief Marketing Officer at Bulletproof (makers of Bulletproof® Coffee) and currently a co-owner of the successful international brand, he was responsible for branding, digital marketing, content marketing, web development, advertising,  public relations, strategic marketing partnerships, team culture and more He grew their Podcast to a #1 ranking in iTunes health category, boosting the customer list by 15x, employees by 20x, the marketing department by 40x, and strategically executed book launches, most successfully the New York Times Bestseller, The Bulletproof Diet. He also was the Executive Producer of the documentary film "Moldy" which has helped countless people learn about how to avoid the devastating impact that environmental mold can have on your family's health. He's  a combat veteran with many awards and commendations as well as a husband to Cynthia Garcia, founder and ceo of Institute of Transformational Nutrition. and a father based out of Los Angeles and Portland…. and happens to be one of my most beloved homies from growing up back in the day. Topics covered in this conversation include: -Uncertainty Fatigue and how to mindfully combat it. -How to build a Pandemic Proof business and Lifestyle -The fundamentals of working remotely through virtual team leadership -Creating a powerful team culture fueled by empathy -remote talent development and management -Gratitude guided communication and feedback tactics -Time Management  -Working from home boundary setting to maximize productivity    https://virtualteamleadership.mykajabi.com/dynamic-creative-free-training https://twitter.com/zakgarcia https://www.instagram.com/zakgarcia https://www.linkedin.com/in/zak-garcia-62177311

Lafa Taylor is one of the most accurate examples of a contemporary rennisance man. An established, musician, diverse genera bending producer rooted in hip hop, an emcee,  masterful beatboxer, gifted crowd mesmerizing performer,Tastemaker, Designer, videographer, world traveler and influencer of his own unique brand of multifaceted vibrant and poppin positive conscious change. Topics covered In this activated conversation include: -Lafa's enlivening early on diverse musical influences that created and catalyzed the robust fabric of his own musical endeavors with an ethos that continues to define it today.  -The importance of keeping perspective in the contemporary art world. -How traveling can inspire ones creative flow by providing a perspective switch. -Purpose and positive change over profit while being authentic and consistent. -The relevance of making Video content. -Productivity tips & the importance of being process oriented. -How you can make a career out of doing what you LOVE. Contact Lafa: http://www.lafataylor.com/ https://soundcloud.com/lafataylor https://www.instagram.com/lafataylor/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoW7cGUrb40YQuKjdVfi3fA https://twitter.com/lafataylor https://open.spotify.com/artist/0j0HBDnIuT6rsn840ec18A https://soundcloud.com/lafataylor

In this weeks rich conversation with Morganne King we tap into the often misunderstood magnificent multiverse of BDSM  with a much needed astute perspective on it and everything it has to offer along with the important rituals of self-care, understanding boundaries the importance of consent …….and kink. Morganne King is an incredibly dynamic individual whose passions and creative work are seemingly limitless. A multi-disciplinary artist who has created work as a performer, fashion stylist, jewelry designer, and art model, while simultaneously traversing a nearly two-decade long healing path that has led to BDSM, dance, yoga, meditation, ritual practices, psychedelic medicine, pleasure-centered healing, fitness training, and somatic therapy. Currently weaving together her passions for healing and self-expression as a Professional Dominatrix, a Sex and SENsuality Educator and a Coach, her work supports and guides others toward greater pleasure, integration, and personal empowerment. A self-proclaimed libertine, hedonist, self-care junkie, and the proud parent of a giant boa constrictor. Contact Morganne King here:  https://www.sensateindulgence.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sensateindulgence/ Follow The Dynamic Creative: https://www.instagram.com/thedynamiccreative/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzijRKPagpv_Wq7aRORVEA/  https://www.facebook.com/DylanDemarcus100

In this episode, I sat down with Steven Kimmelman, a man who I hold very dear to my heart who embodies a breadth of wisdom and experience in healing and transformational modalities who has personally helped and guided me as well as countless others to uncover personal power, freedom, alignment in relationships and beyond. Based in Santa Rosa California and Maui, He is a lead facilitator at the COR experience as well as a men's coach focusing on relationships and communication and is fluent in the arts of intuition. Our conversation revolves around the importance of men reintegrating back into their healthy masculinity by tapping back into tribe and rites of passages and the ways we can access them through transformational work and beyond so we may show up fully amidst a modern society that has often lost these ancient ways as the impact of not having them becomes more and more apparent in the world, how taming our inner restrictive voice of fear through healing our wounds and tapping into our core humanity in community can vastly increase our creative flow state, Steven's unique take on intuition through accessing information from connected source energy, Pragmatic ways to navigate gracefully in partnerships and more.   Connect with steven: To receive Steven's helpful guide: 5 Things You Think You're Doing Right when Responding to Your Wife or Girlfriend... that are Probably Making Things Worse and what to do instead click here: https://stevenkimmelman.com/dynamiccreative For general inquiries and for coaching:steven@stevenkimmelman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.kimmelman.3 To find out about the life-changing Noble Man workshop that Steven helps facilitate: https://corexperience.com/nobleman/ 

With the current historic global pandemic of COVID-19 shifting rapidly before our eyes as we continue dealing with its major impacts on our entire way of life, we are bombarded with misinformation and many are stricken with fear and panic.  This week's conversation is incredibly timely and insightful with Dr. Alex Blau who provides much-needed clarity on how to mindfully and responsibly navigate the coronavirus with both perspective and compassion in order to keep our personal and communal wellbeing centered during these times.  Dr. Blau is an emergency medicine trained physician who runs a specialty clinic for the immigrant community in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn, where he recently spent two weeks in strict isolation overcoming a confirmed case of COVID-19. He is grateful to be alive and generously shares his grounded, intimate and objective first-hand experience in dealing with the virus directly aligned with his medical wisdom providing a sobering and pragmatic awareness to move forward with. There is a helpful one-stop-shop for the answers to many of our questions, a resourceful new website created by the State of California. Covid19.ca.gov which contains tons of accessible, easy-to-digest updates, and information about how to stay healthy and further prevent the spread of the coronavirus with  links to all the resources for those in need of state Special thanks to my brother Adam Gopin for helping curate the episode! 

Joey Helpish is a Portland, Oregon based teacher, song therapist and emotional music theory pioneer. Through DANDYLAND STUDIOS Along with his partner Kirsten they are helping people make the sound track to thier own lives. To book a song therapy session and to  learn more about Joey, you can find him here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dandyland-Studios/297474694100888 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyfvwrED3Usy9K9aqXEFmw https://www.youtube.com/user/Helpish1 https://soundcloud.com/dandyland https://unklenancy.bandcamp.com/  

Dr. Brett Jones owns and serves as a family empowerment chiropractor at The Source Chiropractic, author of reccently published book: "Know who the F$&% you are", is a personal coach and mastermind behind Karios training and business consulting. He is living his purpose by helping others re-connect to their inherent power and magic. His awakening services to humanity include curating transformative events, speaking/channeling SOURCE, and facilitating healing miracles! Brett is a total stand-up and authentic dude who radiates love and accountability towards ensuring his community thrives.  you can learn more about Brett here: www.drbrettjones.com https://www.instagram.com/drbrettjones/?hl=enhttp://www.thesourcechiropractic.com/https://kairostrainingculture.clickfunnels.com/available-program?affiliate_id=993698https://www.thesourcesystems.com/programshttps://www.facebook.com/brett.jones.568

Wes Parrish is a pro meditator and human infinite coach in the age of the 5D shift where he helps people cleanse & train their power to cut through to a clear & powerful life. He is the founder of the Obsidian Blade which is a platform that "dives into timeless universal spiritual insight and techniques to gain clear insights on where our personal power may be found." He fuses an extensive background as a multidisciplinary creative, designer, healer and teacher fusing Buddhist wisdom and Toltec energy techniques with a fun and contemporary twist to fuel mindfulness mediations with ultimate clarity to cut out the limiting beliefs that no longer serve us or humanity.  We cover a wide array of powerful topics including the implementation of art as a service rather then it being self-serving, unleashing playfulness and depth in our creative flow as content creators, aligning our brand with the ecosystem in a sustainable way, how to rewrite our past timelines to find freedom in a 5d reality, understanding the beneficial components of meditation and how to implement them and more! You can learn more about Wes and his offerings at https://theobsidianblade.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/theobsidianbladepodcast https://www.instagram.com/theobsidianblade/  

In this introductory snippet, host Dylan Demarcus unpacks what listeners can expect from The Dynamic Creative Podcast as a platform for independent artists to activate and align their craft to further thrive in our contemporary world. Subscribe today and catch the first episode on  2/24/20!