Creative Roots Podcast

Send us Fan Mail "Using An Alarm Clock To Create a 3-Part Harmony" In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast , we sit down with Ron Smith — a gospel artist, lyricist, rapper, singer, and father — whose journey from adversity to purpose is nothing short of inspiring. From creating 3-part harmonies with nothing but an alarm clock to building a lasting music program for youth at the Boy...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Creative Roots, we sit down with Arabia Miyari, a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and the creator of her own natural hair growth oil and beard growth oil, Royal Kurls. Arabia takes us through her creative evolution—from attending YouTube University since middle school, to turning her passion for hair into a purpose-driven brand. We explore what i...

Send us Fan Mail What if creativity ran in your blood? In this episode of Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with Tacora from Tacora Creates Photos, a multi-talented photographer, videographer, and graphic designer. She opens up about her creative roots, building custom photography sets, and turning her passion into profit. We dive deep into how to make money as a creative, growing up in a crea...

Send us Fan Mail 🎤 The Art of Storytelling: It’s More Than Music featuring L Crock In this episode of Creative Roots Podcast, we sit down with rising artist L Crock, a Philly native known for weaving raw storytelling into his music. From growing up in the streets of Philadelphia to hitting stages up and down the East Coast, L Crock shares how life, lyrics, and hustle shaped his sound and his jour...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, we sit down with KG Salone—rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and modern-day renaissance man. Hailing from Sierra Leone by way of NYC and Jersey, KG brings a powerful voice to the mic as we explore what it truly means to build a strong foundation—in life, in family, and in your craft. From launching his own rum brand, to inspiring youth as an educator,...

Send us Fan Mail Some creatives don’t just make—they transform. In this episode of Creative Roots Podcast , we sit down with Shamar, a multidisciplinary artist and the visionary behind Alan Lux Studios. Often referred to as The Alchemist , Shamar reflects on a journey that began with macaroni art in elementary school and evolved into a decade-strong brand rooted in creativity, strategy, and heart....

Send us Fan Mail In the premiere of Creative Roots Podcast, the mic flips—and the storyteller becomes the story. Host Tae sits down not just to introduce the podcast, but to share the creative journey that led to its creation. From writing lyrics and reimagining TV scripts to capturing stories through a lens, Tae breaks down how each chapter—spoken, written, and filmed—shaped a voice built on rhyt...

Send us Fan Mail Creative Roots Podcast is where stories begin. Every week, host Tae sits down with artists, entrepreneurs, and makers of all kinds to explore the journey before the spotlight—when the vision was still raw, and the hustle was rooted in passion, not popularity. We go beneath the surface—talking consistency, growth, setbacks, and the real creative process. Whether you’re an early-sta...