Spark Your Inner Fire for Creatives

Get a behind the scenes glimpse of stage and television. Todays interview is with Cree, Owner of Cree8 Studios, which is a state of the art fabrication & design company that has paved the way in creating the highest level of quality standards in the industry. Cree has over 20 years of experience specializing in set design for film, television, stage sets, Magic Illusions, Special Effects, Prop...

Creatives CREATE OR FIND A WAY! Are you making excuses or possibilities?

Don't let the Quarantine cause you lose momentum! Keep your fire lit!!

Garbage in garbage out! All the creativity won't cover up the crap if you keep letting crap in! I talk about how to address limiting your "crap" intake lol 

Are you a closet creative? Wherever you fall on the creative spectrum, I talk about some key tips that will help you when thoughts of doubt inhibit you from creating to your fullest potential. 

5 Years ago today, my grandmother went to be with the Lord. I don't have the words to explain what she meant to me and what a huge piece of my life she was. I couldn't get up to speak at her funeral because I was too scared of speaking in front of people. It was at that moment I decided that I would never again allow fear to hold me back from anything and especially to honor such an amazing human...

As we step into the discomfort of our current status, remember to stay present and celebrate your wins. We don’t know what the horizon holds, and we can’t tell the future, all we have control over is how we where we allow our mindset to stray off to. Will we focus on wins or the seemingly unattainable goal that seems in reachable and discouraging?

Where are you putting your focus? Whether it be backstage, work settings and even relationships, what we put our focus on expands will keep showing up in your life.... so if this is true, then what do you want to keep showing up?

Laughing releases endorphins into the brain and is good for the immune system. Special guest Brooklyn Dicent is a motivational speaker, and comedian who teaches us how to find balance with humor in the current crisis, how to do it appropriately, & how laughter in every day scenarios can bring joy and healing.  To join the Creative Spark Challenge go to: https://sparkyourinnerfire.vipmembe...

As performers, artists, and dancers, we're left with a sort of void like many people. In this episode I go into the varying emotions I've experienced, what I'm seeing others go through, and hopefully some comfort and a sliver of hope in this crisis. We can do this!! 

Allowing the weeds of doubt, regret, bitterness and negativity will overgrow your garden.

In this episode I talk about Imposter syndrome seconds before going on stage, what I do about it, and turning it into something you can appreciate. I also address the inevitable feelings dancers have of "When the curtain closes." How can artists explore new passions when dancing has been the only way we know how to scratch the creative itch?

Regardless of your views or preference, this episode gives an inside look from a dancers perspective. Check it out and let me know if you can relate :)

Learn some techniques that Albert Einstein used to brainstorm, solve a problem or come up with new ideas when he was stuck! Every have writers block? Brain fry? Stuck on a problem? Try one of these techniques.

Recorded this segment in London after visiting The Monument, drawing some parallels on how it’s an analogy for what we can do to avoid spreading toxicity in our lives.

Recorded this episode on a train in Paris, about the importance of micro habits on your journey of self improvement and success.

Is it egotistical to accept compliments for our talents? I talk about how to accept compliments with grace, especially when it comes to our art or creations.

Performance artists and creative individuals typically have “pre-show rituals” to get in the mode of SHOWTIME! Sometimes these are as simple as drinking a coffee or cracking your neck. I talk about these triggers and how you can use them to your advantage both on and off stage.

The big picture is the goal and its crucial to have the big picture in mind, but if we don't focus on other crucial elements along the way, we'll ultimately sabotage our success with those goals. Tune in to the lessons learned while completing a puzzle! 

I’m being vulnerable about my own feelings of self doubt, guilt & imposter syndrome. I talk about the difference between roadblocks that hinder us and roadblocks that grow us.

My theory is that Creative minded people struggle with their inner critic or imposter syndrome an entirely different level! Creative people are usually entertainers, artists, inventors, musicians, designers or even those who are super crafty. Do you have thoughts that you aren’t good enough to be doing what you love? Listen to hear what I have to say about that!

A lesson for my step-son on not saying “I Can’t” and the difference it made just a few minutes! If it’s so simple for children, why do we as adults struggle with it daily?

Remember when you were a kid and you had hopes and dreams? What happened to those? There’s a reason why those desires were there.

In this episode I talk about a story that paints a parallel to things we aren’t letting go of

How I got my start public speaking. I was terrified! Did you know that more people fear public speaking than they fear death?! It's a real phobia. Good things come when you step into fear and CRUSH it!