Courageous Creativity

In 2023 Caesar Winston Wilson performed "The Broken Wings of Young Black Male" by Winsphere Jones.  At the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival.  This was for the annual Doctor Doris Derby Monologue Competition.  He did this while serving as an intern at this year's festival.   We are so proud of him.  To learn more about the festival, please check: https://Atlantabtf.org and  https://winstonawilson.com

It is such a pleasure to have Jeneen Hammond join us on the CCshow.  I've had the pleasure of experiencing her show "Journey" on more than one occasion.  Her spirit and love for us will be an inspiration to everyone.  Don't forget to become a member of the site for the full video version as well as many cool creative content,   https://www.jeneenhammond.com/ My Website: https://winstonawilson.com

I created a song to represent the first episode in my making of the "Lyrics" series.  In the video, I share that I begin with what is the "Inciting Incident" that drives the story,  Check out the video and subscribe for more.   https://youtu.be/XCAsBoqH6bE  

I've known Portia for many years. She has personally been there for me as an actor in one of my staged readings. Since then I've followed her journey and her relentless focus on spirituality. I'm so honored to have her join our conversation. She is one of the most intelligent and insightful people I know.  Check out her website. Join my website for the video version and exclusive content.  

Leroy shares his powerful journey with us.  This was one of the most provocative conversations we’ve ever conducted. This film not only has a stirring title, (Dying to Learn) but also teaches a lesson about trauma. Brother Leroy Barrett is an incredible filmmaker and educator. You will feel moved by his commitment to our young people and his love for film.  Website: www. RosesNowVisions.com . http...

I've been so proud to talk to creatives of all types.  They have honored me and our audience with us all that they have learned and overcome.  I've learned something that seems obvious, all of us have something that we've gone through.  Many that have been part of our conversations are strong and use the power of creativity to help themselves and the world.  I'm so looking forward to our future an...

We are so thrilled to have Keith Franklin join the Creativity Cocktail Podcast. He exemplifies what it means to have courageous creativity. His story is about collaboration and a genuine love for the art of theatre. Check out his performing art company and subscribe to our wonderful show about creators and their journey! Thank you so much, Keith.   https://www.newafricangrove.com/about httpS://www...

Anjil Jeter is one of the most caring and talented individuals I know.  She shares her heart as she continues her journey.  In this conversation she will an authentic blueprint about her life and the future.  Thanks for coming back to the show Anjil.   https://www.risingtidescharity.org https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4307996/   Please subscribe and share your feedback.  We are proud of this podcast a...

 My Son is such a wonderful person. In this conversation he shares his journey and his view on his future.  He has been my focus and I get a bit emotional in this podcast.  Please help me celebrate this wonderful milestone of his college graduation.  

     I had a chance to take part in my first ever Southeastern Theatre Conference.  It was in Lexington Kentucky a city I've never visited.  I always get a thrill from going to new places, especially ones in which I've been near but never spent any time.  As many places I visited I truly dug the city.  It was a cool place that you could walk around pretty quickly. The conference itself felt...like...

     Alethea McCollin shares with us how can begin to overcome obstacles to our collective journey.  Everything from battling through the early days of Covid,  to the challenges of writing, and managing life.   Do you have a similar story?  Plug into this conversation to hear the inspiration which will help us all.  Do you have an inspiring story as a creative?  Perhaps you know someone that does....

Quiana's voice had a successful first year.  We raised three thousand dollars towards our goal.   Our board member David V. Wilson shares a powerful and inspirational poem that we know you'll love.   Our goal is five thousand dollars.  We will be delivering this to a deserving young creator. Click here. https://quianasvoice.org https://risingtidescharity.org Join us in our mission to help young pe...

   I want to thank everyone for helping us bring to Quiana's Voice. to the world.  In this message I will share my gratitude and what drives me.   https://quianasvoice.org https://risingtidescharity.org

When I loss many friends and family to external violence, diseases, and suicide before they had a chance to fully share their creative voice it hurt.  I felt that if I and all of us, who aspire to be spiritual and creative souls could begin to pour into people. We would do this one person at a time and we could make a difference.  My personal belief is that once we do this, it will create a rising...

The five leadership superpowers is a framework created by Jay Weiser to help organizations handle the present and prepare for future disruptions.  He shares that our most recent situations are opportunities to create plans and integrate them with the daily activities of our organizations and lives.  You will love this conversation.  This is applicable to creatives as we synthesize world events int...

Jasmine shares her journey as an actor, producer and educator.  She is an incredible testament to never giving up.  You will enjoy this conversation with a rising star.   https://www.risingtidescharity.org https://quianasvoice.org

Dana Stringer returns to the show to share her incredible journey.  She has created her own path in pursuit of her art.  What I always have loved about Dana is that she is making her own "box" and is finding an audience.   Donate to "Quiana's Voice" to help us raise $5k to give to a young deserving creative.   go to Quiana's Voice to submit your name and help us with this goal.    

Being personally productive has helped my creativity immensely.  It gives me the margin to be present with my art.  There was another channel called "TimeBuster Tools" which I  shared my practices.  This channel shared my philosophy as well as some of the solutions that I use (and stopped using).  Linking the success of Creativity Cocktail with TBT, that channel will now be known as "Productivity...

Clutter is everywhere. Not just physical items but digital items.  I share my thoughts on this ongoing war and my thoughts on consumerism and how it effects my creativity.  

As artists and business owners we try to find a broad base of people that will dig what we are doing.  I've been guilty of this is in the past.  There is more work to find our audience but it's rewarding.  There is an audience for each of us, no matter what are good or service.  

One of our most popular guests return to share with us her journey.  If you've ever wanted to find out how to balance being a creative, a business owner, and a family, Elyse Davis gives you a powerful roadmap.   Thank you Elyse!  

One of the things I'm asked, is what do I use for writing.  In this short conversation I share what I use and a few steps to get writing and loving every minute of it.  

Join and subscribe.  Being effective with time allows me to be creative and spend moments with those I love.  The world is trying to distract and pull time away from you.  I share my story and would love for you to join me for the first of many Time Leadership hours.  Each donation goes to Quiana's Voice.  This will award a deserving creative a suite of tools to help them on their journey.    Clic...

I recorded this earlier and had a chance to reflect on it recently.  I would to hear from you.  Email me at writer@winstonawilson.com Join my Time Leadership event.  It is going to be a blast.   Click here.   Thank you and keep leading your time.    

Each one of us deserves to create the life we want.   The world tries to distract us one small piece of our soul at a time.  Start with fifteen minutes today.   Deeply breathe and think of that small step you can take which will impact your day .  Once you've stopped you have done it.  That deep thought can be it.  It can be the small step for today.   Tomorrow take another.   Check out our produc...