Black Person, You Famous Yet?!?

Whether or not you're a creative, most of us have experienced some form of 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Just the mention of it can stir up mixed feelings for people. But, what if it's not always negative? In our final episode of the season, we talk about the lasting impact of rejection, practical ways to move through it, and how it might quietly be working in our favor all along.

Have you ever had your emotions get the best of you, spiraling at the most inopportune time...right in the middle of a project, performance, or workday? This episode divex deeper into emotional dysregulation. Continuing our convo with Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane to explore what's happening in our brains when we're feeling distressed, as well as tools to help us ground, return to center, and tap back into creative flow.  

If you ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open, struggle to complete tasks or lose time to side quests, this one's for YOU! In our very first guest episode, we sit down with licensed creative arts therapist, Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane to unpack ADHD, executive functioning, and how the pressure to perform in a capitalist world can cause us to spiral with shame. Join us as we explore how creativity, self-compassion, and adjusting expectations can transform the way we think, work and feel.

What are the keys to effective collaboration? For our latest episode, we wanted to revisit the topic of collaborative relationships and dig into what makes them thrive. From shared values like transparency, to egoless exchanges, we share our highlights for creating together without sacrificing individuality.

Sing it with us now: Hustle, hustle, hustle…soft?  In a society that damn near fetishizes labor, what role does rest play in our lives? Our latest episode digs into the vital relationship between creativity and rest, and reflects on the heavy toll that "hustle culture" can inflict on mind, body and soul. And the value of nurturing ourselves and our dreams.  

What does it mean to create with empathy? In this episode, Dee and Vee challenge the notion that art must always address trauma; exploring how creative expression serves as both a mirror to the world and a balm for the soul during turbulent times. And how  honoring your individual capacity can build stronger communities.  

How does practicing gratitude and giving shape our creative practice, our outlook on life? Dee and Vee explore the emotional and spiritual impact of giving and receiving, and how creating space for ourselves can powerfully shift perspective, turning moments of pain or loss into unexpected blessings.

Your ego called—it wants the mic (again)! This episode unpacks the tension between individual ambition and collective creativity. Dee & Vee dig into the importance of letting your ego have a seat, finding your tribe, and what's possible when we appreciate art as an exchange instead of a competition.

What does it mean to truly accept yourself and your path? Dee and Vee dig deep into navigating creative ambitions, family expectations, and self-validation through the power of "f**k it energy."

There's something so liberating about making the art you want to make, when & how you want to make it. But what happens when our creative flow meets constraints like time, money or even our own mind? Dee & Vee dive how they navigate focus, discipline & boundless inspiration to yield unexpectedly powerful results.