Use Your Words

In the latest episode of Create Beyond Sunday, host Shivawn Mitchell discusses How to Navigate the Challenges of the Creative Industry? In this episode, you will hear more about: Understanding why the Actors are striking (find a short explanation of why here) Understanding why the Writers are striking (find a short explanation of why here) The responsibility of believers in showing up for creatives Handling the disappointment of the creative industry Being honest with your community and how they can show up and support. Resources are provided for creatives you can visit our substack for a list and more details Create Beyond Sunday | Shivawn Mitchell | Substack Meet Shivawn, the author of two Books, Producer of Podcasts and owner of SM Productions + Create Beyond Sunday. After attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career, she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award and more.”  Shivawn is the recipient of the 2021 ACHI Magazine Playwright of the Year and nominated for Podcast of the Year 2022. Her work has been seen on PBS, Essence Festival, Amazon Prime and more. Want to support us beyond the podcast? Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Connect Socially Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/shivawnmitchell.com

In the latest episode of Create Beyond Sunday, host Shivawn Mitchell and her guest Okema T. Moore discuss what it means to be resilient in the space of storytelling and how she's been able break barriers in an industry that doesn't have an exact blueprint. In this episode, you will hear more about: The need for Christmas movies and landing a role. Overnight success misconception. Our own tables and access. A Director's Career journey. Stories that need to be told. Meet Okema T. Moore is an award-winning actress, producer, writer, and director.  She has culminated an enviable resume of notable opportunities over the course of her career thus far. Some of those notable moments include premiering as a producer at Tribeca Film Festival's Tribeca N.O.W. 2019, and producing the EMMY and NAACP nominated, Silver Telly award-winning docu-series, UNLADYLIKE2020, for PBS American Masters. In 2022, she won a Bronze Telly Award for directing an MLK Special that she co-created for the August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh. Okema went on to work in production, securing a position as a production coordinator for the Food Network's Chopped, and OWN's Oprah's Master Class. The opportunities to follow included producing and writing on Beat Bobby Flay (Seasons 26-29), and producing and directing branded content for DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and FOX. She is steadily becoming a storyteller that many well-known brands trust.  Meet Shivawn, the author of two Books, Producer of Podcasts and owner of SM Productions + Create Beyond Sunday. After attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career, she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award and more.”  Shivawn is the recipient of the 2021 ACHI Magazine Playwright of the Year and nominated for Podcast of the Year 2022. Her work has been seen on PBS, Essence Festival, Amazon Prime and more. Want to support us beyond the podcast? Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Connect Socially Follow on Instagram: and visit our website for show notes www.shivawnmitchell.com and to get more details on the episode. Connect with Okema Emmy Nominated Producer | Moore Than Enuff Llc

In the latest episode of Create Beyond Sunday, host Shivawn Mitchell and her guest Brandon Brown discuss faith, creativity, authenticity: and what it looks like Journey Through the Creative Process. In this episode, you will hear more about: Struggling With Authenticity in Christian Media Finding Your Identity and Exhaustion of Creating Processing and Setting Boundaries with Media Navigating Creativity and Childhood Trauma Projects Brandon are Working on Meet Brandon Brown, a producer, director and editor focused on storytelling, content production, and social for various brands, companies, and organizations. With over a decade in PR/Advertising industry, Brandon has collaborated and led teams with a number of brands like Yamaha, US Dept of Transportation, SurveyMonkey, Dolby Sound, AXE, Olive Garden, SeaWorld, Arby's, Cracker Barrel, and Nestle Boost. Outside of work, he focuses much of his time on helping build community in Atlanta, GA and investing in his family. Meet Shivawn, the author of two Books, Producer of Podcasts and owner of SM Productions + Create Beyond Sunday. After attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career, she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award and more.”  Shivawn is the recipient of the 2021 ACHI Magazine Playwright of the Year and nominated for Podcast of the Year 2022. Her work has been seen on PBS, Essence Festival, Amazon Prime and more. Want to support us beyond the podcast? Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Connect Socially Follow on Instagram: and visit our website for show notes www.shivawnmitchell.com and to get more details on the episode. Connect with Brandon Home – BRANDON BROWN – PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / EDITOR (thisisbrandon.co)

In the latest episode of Create Beyond Sunday, host Shivawn Mitchell and her guest Franceli Chapman Varela discuss handling criticism as a creative while being led by your faith. Franceli expresses her desire to tell stories that reflect her experiences as a Spanish-speaking black woman and explore themes of identity, faith, and resilience. In this episode, you will hear more about: Moving to Hollywood and maintaining her faith Immerse yourself in the complicated interplay between history, culture and media interpretation. Taking a role in a film that she knew she would be criticized for. Stories that are important for her to tell and representation. Finding your creative community in Hollywood Meet Franceli, an Afro-Latina (Dominican) Artivist. Activism and art were bound to come together for Franceli, by the age of 7 she began to teach dance with her father and at 8 went to her first protest when the KKK were staying on school grounds close by to her home at the time.  This former on-air personality at 91.1 FM has been seen hosting on Afterbuzz TV, Black Hollywood Live, and Uno Dos Tres Television. As an actor/activist she uses her voice to speak on panels and protests on the need for inclusion/diversity in Hollywood. She has covered and written for Houston Style Magazine, Broadway Black, Soul Essence Magazine and has been featured in the NY TIMES, Amsterdam News, CNN, Telemundo. She worked with Latina Show-runner Tanya Saracho in the writer's room for Brujas on Starz.  Semi-Finalist in 2018 and then winner in 2019 of the Restoration Art & Frank Silvera Writer's Workshop 50for50 Letters to Our Daughter's contest curated by Tony-Nominated writer, Dominque Morriseau. Her play, "A Work in Progress" was produced at the Castillo Theatre for the Young Playwrights Festival. Meet Shivawn, the author of two Books, Producer of Podcasts and owner of SM Productions + Create Beyond Sunday. After attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career, she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award and more.”  Shivawn is the recipient of the 2021 ACHI Magazine Playwright of the Year and nominated for Podcast of the Year 2022. Her work has been seen on PBS, Essence Festival, Amazon Prime and more. Want to support us beyond the podcast? Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Connect Socially Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivawnmitchell and visit our website for show notes www.shivawnmitchell.com and to get more details on the episode. Follow Franceli CELIHANGOUT

Join host Shivawn Mitchell as she sits down with her good friend, Whitney Hall, on the Commissioned to Create podcast. In this episode, Shivawn and Whitney discuss their shared love of storytelling and how it has shaped their creative careers, from Whitney's upbringing in a creative household to her journey through journalism and photography, and Shivawn's passion for podcasting and breaking free from labels. They also dive deep into their favorite TV shows and the importance of media in shaping beliefs and values. With heartfelt honesty and insightful conversations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired and encouraged in their own creative pursuits. So, tune in and join the conversation on Commissioned to Create with Shivawn Mitchell and special guest Whitney Hall. Thank you for tuning in and listening to the podcast. I hope that something we shared encouraged you to show up for your creativity. If you enjoyed the podcast share it with a friend or two. Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Follow our Host Twitter: https://twitter.com/shivawnadrienne Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivawnmitchell and visit our website for show notes www.shivawnmitchell.com

In the latest episode of Commissioned to Create, hosts Shivawn Mitchell and her guest Brandy Anderson discuss southern storytelling and their experience at the Southern Documentary Fund Convening. Budding filmmaker Brandy navigates the complexities of Southern storytelling and her responsibility to represent her community, while discussing the importance of community, truth, and heart in the documentary filmmaking industry. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the valued impact of Southern storytelling and genuine representation in the media. Immerse yourself in the complicated interplay between history, culture and media interpretation. Realize the benefits of fostering community, rather than competition, in the film industry. Grasp the crucial importance of diverse and multifaceted narratives in storytelling. Emphasize the urgent need for financial support and resources for future storytellers. Meet Brandy, a budding filmmaker and talented content creator who knows a thing or two about authentic storytelling. With a background in exploring local restaurants and working behind the scenes in TV, Brandy brings a unique perspective to the craft. Her passion for Southern storytelling shines through as she embraces her roots and encourages others to do the same. As a guest on the podcast, Brandy discusses the importance of staying true to one's authentic self and the impact this has on media representation. Meet Shivawn, the author of two Books, Producer of Podcasts and owner of SM Productions + Create Beyond Sunday. After attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award and more.”  Shivawn is the recipient of the 2021 ACHI Magazine Playwright of the Year and nominated for Podcast of the Year 2022. Her work has been seen on PBS, Essence Festival, Amazon Prime and more. Want to support us beyond the podcast? Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It'll take less than a minute. Email collaborate@shivawnmitchell.com for brand partnerships and business inquires. Follow our Host Twitter: https://twitter.com/shivawnadrienne Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivawnmitchell and visit our website for show notes www.shivawnmitchell.com and to get more details on the Southern Documentary Fund.

On this episode, Shivawn sits down with Abi Matesun Emmy Award Winning global filmmaker, cinematographer, photographer and public speaker. As an award-winning filmmaker, Abi's passion, talent and creative ability in the television and film industry speaks for him extensively. In 2018, he won two Telly Awards for his production of Fire and Ice, a captivating love story filmed in Iceland. In that same year, he won two Emmy awards for a short documentary. Abi Matesun shares his story of pivoting from having a degree in Management and Information Systems and finding his way through the camera. Abi took his passion and embarked on a journey to creativity from encouragement he initially received from a clerk that developed his images at Walgreens. To collaborate with Abi visit his website! Also, Connect with Kayla on Instagram: @AbiMatesun FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @thecreativeoutsiders Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shivawn sits down with Kayla V. Harris a multidisciplinary creative artist based in Jacksonville, FL. The main mediums she creates through are photo, video, and design. She's been creating professionally since 2017 and can't imagine her life without it. She's passionate about all things creative and bridging the gap between faith and art. Kayla shares her story of change, transition, a lot of wrestling, a lot of things not looking how she thought they would and what it looked like to wait as a creative. To collaborate with Kayla visit her website! Also, Connect with Kayla on Instagram: @kaylavharris Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shivawn welcomes you to the house of Creating Beyond Sunday. On this episode she takes you through black twitter and charging your worth. Down to dealing with her own ability to say her number unapologetically as a creative. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in creative directing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won many awards. In 2016, The Creative Outsiders was launched to connect the dots for storytellers. Through education, inspiration and storytelling, The Creative Outsiders have equipped thousands to become filmmakers. Shivawn is the author of two Books, Producer with work featured on PBS -- Essence Festival and Executive Producer of short films as well Podcast. Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shivawn sits down with award winning writer, producer and director Janlatae' Mullins of Heartbeat Film Club. Her commercial credits include work with Fox, CMT, Barbie, Amazon Studios, Paramount Pictures, Bravo, Hershey's, Pantene, Nickelodeon and OWN. Her short films have won numerous awards including Best Screenplay in 2018, and the grand prize winner for her short film Soul Fire. Janlatae' shares her story of knowing that she was suppose to direct and tell stories at the early age of 8 years old but not going to film school until later in life. How she's recognized that the process of becoming an award winning director is still unfolding and evolving. She recounts the time that she decided she was pitching to the producer of Dawson's Creek, taking a bus to the middle of nowhere thinking this was her shot of starting her career in film. Little did she know this would be a lesson on having more than one creative idea in the bag. To become apart of Heartbeat Film Club visit her website! Also, Connect with Janlatae' on Instagram: @janlatae Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shivawn welcomes you to the house of Creating Beyond Sunday. On this episode she takes you on a quick field trip into her childhood and the moment she started hiding who she was in order to fit in. Known as the creative that pushes you to creative and use your words, Shivawn is challenging why she hasn't shown up for herself as a creative. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in creative directing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won many awards. In 2016, The Creative Outsiders was launched to connect the dots for storytellers. Through education, inspiration and storytelling, The Creative Outsiders have equipped thousands to become filmmakers. Shivawn is the author of two Books, Producer with work featured on PBS -- Essence Festival and Executive Producer of short films as well Podcast. Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we talk about considering the cost of running your dream? Is our lack of consideration hindering us from charging our value? Tune in and find out if you are on the right track. Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we talk about handling going the long way to reach your goal as a content creator or a producer in media and entertainment. Are we missing what we need along the way because we're such in a rush? Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

On this episode we talk about the importance of rest when building and maintaining a creative business. Are you team no sleep or are you a person who loves a good nap? Listen in as we determine if you are heading in the direction of wrecking all of your creative plans because you refuse to let go of the hustle hard mindset. Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

One This Episode we discuss does Teamwork really make the dream work or are you getting in the way of your own success because of you won't take the help you really need. How can you create when you won't collaborate? Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

Are you missing your people due to being a perfectionist? The perfect room is full of people that look exactly alike. We tackle on this episode why we are perfectionist and how its hindering us from producing at the rate we should. Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

Are we copying everyone on social media in the attempts to skip the work in order to gain the success at a faster speed. Our ability to hear our voice is lost because we want to copy everyone else on social media. Listen during our 2nd edition of soul care for the creative. Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this Episode we start our first Volume of Soul Care for the Creative who Uses their Voice in Media and Entertainment. Have you gotten lost in the aesthetics of your Creative Brand but realized that you really couldn't find your voice? Listen in and find out how you can find your voice and never lose it again. Also, if you need the digital detox visit https://shopsam-studios.dpdcart.com/ Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media & Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode we tackle when our name isn't called or recognized. Does that stop your momentum from creating? Do you focus on the people who aren't paying you the attention your deserve. Or do you keep showing up and produce in media & entertainment. Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast. She creates master messengers in media and entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. www.shivawnmitchell.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode we tackle being having influence and what happens when you have to retract your statement or stance? Are you really ready to influence? Shivawn Mitchell is the host of Use Your Words Podcast. She creates master messengers in media and entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the Bonus Episode, You All wanted to know how and who I started a Boutique with in Florida when I clearly live in Virginia. I have special guest Charisma Adams, Award Winning Strategist + Author + Experience Creator plus one of my sister friends. Listen in as we piece together how two strangers opened a boutique and became friends in the process. Shivawn Mitchell host of the Use Your Words Podcast creates master messengers in media & entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you found yourself checking in with a friend before you launch or create? If you nodded your head yes, don't worry you aren't in this alone. This week we tackle talking too much can stop your project before it even gets started.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet Your Host & Let's Warmed Up. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders & Sam Studios, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.” As a speaker Shivawn focuses on developing the voice of other storytellers, using your influence as a Christian Filmmaker and the mental health wellness of creatives. Shivawn lives by the quote, “If your dream only includes you, it’s too small.” We aren’t meant to be an island unto ourselves or reach a level of success and not have helped people along the way. Let's Get Social Instagram Facebook Know Before Everyone Else --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app