The Creative Brew

Episode 036: Living the Creative Life with Ish and Chante In this new episode which is brought to you by Panels Comics and Coffee in Oceanside, California. if you’re a comic book fan like me, they offer some of the newest comics and graphic novels out today. With a great selection of coffee and treats, it’s always a go to spot for me either recording this podcast, meeting with potential clients, o...

New episode: EPI: 035: How your Business can Last In this episode we got a question of the day from our Creative Brew community. How can your business last? Which is a great question. If you’re in the entrepreneurial space, this is always on the back of your mind. I give out 3 great tips that were based from how “America’s Favorite Restaurant” Chik-Fila is operating, and why no one will catch them...

New episode: EPI: 034: Mindset In this episode we talk about Mindset. For anyone looking to build and develop the best version of themselves. You have to build a routine and rituals, that will put you in the right state of mind and being, to create, share and inspire in this world. For this episode I’m using some content from a new book given to me from best selling author and keynote speaker, Coy...

New episode: EPI: 033: Cosplay Life with Jacob Cutler In this episode we talk with local cosplay performer Jacob Cutler, who talks about what he does and his creative process to build his costumes from scratch. Among his favorite costumes is the Mandalorian, one of the most characters being Boba Fett from the Star Wars franchise. Jacob shares his fascination with Star Wars and the Mandalorian cult...

In this episode I spoke with Emerald Lowe. We’ve developed a friendship over the years both being members of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. But she has a valuable perspective being a vegan as well as being a military wife. This interesting dynamic has allowed her to really connect in her role as a membership director, but also learning how to be adaptable, resourceful, and flexible as a wife o...

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Keasha Lee Ince [EN-JAY]. She is a Copywriter, Messaging Mentor, and the Founder of Striking Statements. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs CONVEY their truth, CONNECT to their dream clients and CONVERT readers into buyers. For nearly a decade, Keasha has used her relatable, high energy, and intuitive approach to copywriting and Mess...

In this episode we are talking Growth mindset with your creative life. Do you believe that better opportunities exist somewhere else or do you believe you can grow anywhere that you are being planted. Many times you are exactly where you need to be at to grow and express your gifts, skills and talents. Even if we are starting a business or building our brand, how can we cultivate a feeling of grat...

In this episode of the Creative Brew I speak on the the topic of Passions and Dreams. More specifically that they will never become your reality until you put forth the effort and intentional energy required to make those a dreams a reality. This episode was brought to you by The Mill Coffee in Cleveland, TN. With a communal atmosphere in downtown Cleveland, They offer a wide variety of coffees, t...

In this new episode we talk briefly about relationships, and the kind of relationships you build in your creative life-personally/or professionally can help or hurt you. We give out some tips on the kinds of relationships you should be developing to boost your creative career or business. This episode is brought to you by Panels Coffee and Comics, providing some of the best coffee, treats, and hot...

In this episode, this was actually a previous FB Live recording over the weekend at the Alley Art Festival in Vista, California. In conjunction with the Hill Street Club and Backfence Society. There is a vibrant art vendor scene that’s here in Vista as well as Oceanside, when I look around at the exhibitions. there’s a lot of great styles of art provided. But when it comes to actually selling your...

This episode we talk with Carmen Cipolone, besides helping people with home loans and investments, he was a former athlete and believes that building the grit and determination from athletics has helped him the business arena. He also has a facebook community that gives other access to reliable service providers called the Ecosystem. He also gives our audience a great creative tip for our Creative...

Welcome to a new episode of the CB brought to you by CoboBottle, provided environmentally friendly bottles you can use for your water, coffee or tea. And if you have the creative flair, you can customize your bottles or if you’re looking for a great gift for your next corporate event, Cobobottle would be an awesome gift. Check out their website today at Cobobottle.org This episode is also brought...

This episode we dive into another ingredient for your Creative Life: Consistency. In the first half of this episode Tio, one of the founders of Panels Comics and Coffee, hopped on with me to talk about Panels, his comic book recommendation of the week, and how to create consistency with business and life. In this episode I referred to a book I highly recommend for any creator or entrepreneur calle...

This episode we dive into the concept of Patience and using this concept to create a successful creative/entrepreneurial career. This will be part 1 of a 3 part series on The Creative Life. A life full of passion, meaning, and fulfillment. I think patience is one of the key ingredients to creating your ideal life. I used the concept of a garden and a story about my grandfather and the how even at...

In this new episode and actually a two-part interview (from technical issues) I spoke with Alonzo Nunez, one of the founders and executive director of Little Fish Comic Book Studio located in San Diego. We talked about the classes and workshops they provide to use comics and graphic novels in the the educational space. We talked about the foundational basics of a comic page, diversity and female r...

n this new episode of the Creative Brew we have Fernando Marrero. A man of many talents and pursuits. World Champion MMA Fighter. Professional Actor. Professional Wrestler. Fernando, known by his entertainment name “The PBA” has had an interesting journey. His most recent credits being on the hit show Grown-ish and Super Store. But his life hasn’t always been gold. It’s filled with mountaintops an...