The Charlotte is Creative Podcast

Recorded at the Makers and Creators Mixer on August 21, hosts Matt Olin and Tim Miner talk with a half dozen or so Charlotte Creatives, like Speed Dating for Creatives!

Charlotte singer/songwriter Lynsea talks with hosts Matt Olin and Tim Miner about the accident that changed her life, how her life's focus has been altered, and her fight for a change in automotive safety that could have lessened the severity of her injury. savemoreskulls.com is the link to sign the petition to make front-center airbags mandatory in all vehicles.

Matt and Tim talk with Charlotte artist Lee Ko, about The Hands Project, and her incredible story. Recorded immediately following Creative Mornings Charlotte on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Myers Park United Methodist Church.

Varian Shrum has a track record of bringing Charlotte's creatives together, but never as evident as in her work at Camp North End. Varian talks with Charlotte is Creative's Matt Olin and Tim Miner about how she got engaged with Camp North End in its early reimagining, and where its' future lies. Recorded at The Charlotte Museum of History immediately following Varian's keynote address at Creative Mornings on June 5, 2026.

Matt and Tim connect with Charlotte musician and creative Dennis Reed Jr. to discuss his collaboration with DJ Fannie Mae (Sainted Trap Choir), his upbringing, and his work with local teens through Inspire the Fire.

Recorded immediately following the April 3 Creative Mornings at Imaginon, Matt Olin sits down with Charlotte Center City Partners' Chief Creative Officer Robert Krumbine to discuss his philosophy of event creation, his career in Charlotte, and his start in the music industry.

Recorded immediately following Creative Mornings on Friday, March 6, 2026. Host Matt Olin talks with Giovanna Torres from Cine casual, about the importance of cinema in her life, particularly Latin American Cinema, and what drove her to launch the organization.

Tim and guest host Jen Lafontaine talk with CarlosAlexis Cruz after the February Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Woodlawn Community Fellowship.

Michelle Fernandez is a local artist, first-generation American, mother, licensed therapist, and the creative force behind Limoncito Goods, Fresh Squeezed Craft Club, and La Bodeguita at Camp North End. She talks with Matt and Tim immediately following her keynote presentation at Creative Mornings Charlotte's December 2025 gathering at The Fullwood Theater at The Matthews Community Center.

Recorded at Creative Mornings Charlotte, at The Pearl, on December 5, 2025- Matt and Tim talk with Charlotte musician Harvey Cummings II about his career path, his approach to creating music, and how turning down a legend set him on his career path for good.