Deja A. Ross

Crafted & Creative

Arts EN ↓ 14 episodes

Crafted & Creative a podcast meant to uplift and engage bipoc creatives who are on their journey of making a social impact and creating a lasting legacy. As well as create community and a sense of guidance for those that are looking to do the same through their artistry.

Author

Deja A. Ross

Episodes

The Intersection Between Craft and Identity w/ Raven Irabor 09.06.2026 1:01:03

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with creative director and filmmaker Raven Irabor to discuss how she leverages her identity in her work as a creative director and filmmaker. Guest information: Website- https://ravenirabor.com/ Show information: https://www.craftedandcreative.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crafted-creative/id1804406983 #podcast #interview #filmmaking #creativedirection #ne...

The Craft Of Branded Content and Passing The Baton w/ Maria Taylor 05.04.2026 28:04

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with cinematographer, branded content creator and founder Maria Taylor to discuss how to break into creating content for brands and her passion for teaching the next generation of storytellers. Guest links: https://www.wearecreativemedia.org/home https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0999228/?ref_=vp_close Show website: https://www.craftedandcreative.com...

The Power Of Micro-Budget Storytelling 09.12.2025 31:55

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with filmmaker and journalist Justin D. Jenkins to discuss creating films with a small budget and his career journey.

The Craft of Building a Filmmaking Community w/ Lande Yoosuf 20.11.2025 34:43

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with filmmaker and founder Lande Yoosuf as she shares how she cultivated a filmmaking community and began her foray into filmmaking.

Developing the narrative across stage & film w/ Sadi Bimwala 05.11.2025 43:18

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actor and musical artist Sadi Bimwala as he breaks down developing his craft across artistic platforms.

The Craft of Finding The Story W/ Cortney Danielle Moore 20.10.2025 45:12

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with multi-media journalist Cortney Danielle Moore as she discusses her trajectory into journalism and the craft of finding the perfect story.

The Art Of The Working Actor W/ Jeremiah Craft 22.09.2025 28:21

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actor Jeremiah Craft to discuss the reality of balancing passion with a paycheck and the hustle of a "regular" life.

Nurturing Your Artistic Self W/ Leilani Rosine 27.08.2025 34:21

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actress and filmmaker Leilani Rosine to discuss her career as an actress and filmmaker and how she prioritizes her physical and mental well being.

The Journeyman Actor: A life on stage and film 12.08.2025 1:04:12

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actor and writer Leland Gantt as he shares his life on stage and film and the journey it took to get there.

Writing for yourself w/ Steven St. Pierre 02.06.2025 48:49

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actor, director, writer and producer Steven St. Pierre as he shares his experience writing projects for himself and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Writing for the web w/ Kar Logan 09.05.2025 23:52

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with writer and actor Kar Logan to discuss his foray into writing for the internet with web series and short films, and his experience working on a production for KeyTV.

Breaking into directing independent short films w/ Charles A. Honeywood 25.04.2025 14:01

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with film director Charles A. Honeywood to discuss breaking into filmmaking, directing his first project, and hitting the film festival circuit.

The love of acting w/ Jesimiel Jaddua 11.04.2025 24:51

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with actor Jesimiel Jaddua to discuss his journey into acting, and the love and pitfalls of working in the entertainment industry. You can learn more about him at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8889430/ and on his IG socials @_jaddua Follow us on IG @craftedandcreativepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@CraftedCreativePodcast-sz4lx

Finding Your Voice w/ Krys X 25.03.2025 28:45

Host Deja A. Ross sits down with artist Krys X to discuss her process of finding her voice as a Rapper, Veganism, and overcoming struggles. You can learn more about her and her music at @Xtina and https://www.youtube.com/@krys.karats/videos Follow us @craftedandcreativepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@CraftedCreativePodcast-sz4lx