The Creative Brew

Ian McEwen is the owner and chief consultant at The Truth Quarry, an independent brand consultancy that channels the principles of combat sports and martial arts to enhance business technique, strength, and performance through the power of Brand. As a Level C certified Brand Specialist, Ian excels in strategy, positioning, naming, and identity design, conditioning brands to reach their higher pote...

We sit back down with my friend and creator Leon Dawes, a comic book creator, fashion designer and model. Leon shares what’s going on right now in his creative journey. From moving to a new location to producing a new issue of this book series. We talk about relationships, being in the right environment, and being blessed to live in a country that allows us to express our truths. He also shares so...

We sit with Omar and Luis, two creative masterminds behind Cosmic Bloom Coffee, creating one of a kind coffee experiences out of a little artsy shop in Vista, Ca. Cosmic Bloom began early 2023 with friends who had worked in specialty coffee, grew up in North County San Diego with a drive to push the limits in flavor. Their journey has brought them from serving coffee to our local Vista community t...

Frank Thevney, has been around coaching and sports for years. As a board member of the Vista Little League Baseball organization he’s helping guide hundreds of kids, building social, mental and physical skills to put them in a position to succeed in life. We talk about being involved as a parent of a youth athlete. He also shares his creative tips and words of wisdom. You can find him on social me...

Kaylie Wall, is a the owner of Studio Barre Carlsbad a fitness and boutique studio. Focusing on a variety of fast paced, calorie burning and fun workouts for beginners to advanced exercise enthusiasts and athletes. We talk about her origin story, special deals with the studio, creative tips and ending words of wisdom for our audience. You can find her on social media or on IG @studiobarrecarlsbad...

Travis Sevilla, is a man of many talents. A creator, jiu jitsu practitioner, art teacher and more. He shares his story how he got into the arts, learning and teaching jiu jitsu, His Robot art series he started around 2020. He shares his creative tips and ending words of wisdom for listeners. You can find him on social media on IG @travkat75 SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT This audio only episode is avai...

This episode we talk with the author of the new fantasy book called Winter’s Haven from E.S. Scrivner. He shares his origin story and roots in comic books and fantasy and how the concept for the book was formed. He shares his thoughts on creativity, the resistance of writing, finding the resources needed to produce the book, creative tips and more. You can purchase his book on Amazon at: https://w...

This episode was actually more of some thoughts that was on my mind-a mix of creativity, and inspiration. Sharing a little Tuesday insight and creative inspiration for you. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT This audio only episode is available on AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCASTS SUPPORT THE SHOW www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeBrew (New art book) Worlds within Worlds digital Art book avail...

On this episode we are talking about your alter ego and who you represent could help you get to the next level in your creative quest. Black Mamba, Sasha Fierce (Beyonce), The Rock, Adele. These names are synonymous with various attributes, qualities, demeanor, strengths, and resilience. And what you believe to be true has incredible effects on your mind and your body. The Batman Effect refers to...

This episode we bring on artist Monica Martin. A self-taught artist, she has built a unique creative life around the lessons, connections and consistency that has allowed her to build a gift card business, license her artwork and teach others the value of art and creativity. She shares her journey from being divorced to starting over and building her art skills. She talks about her journey into li...

This episode we bring on artist Randi Nuanes. With her heritage being of the Luiseno Tribe that’s been in Oceanside for thousands of years, she infuses her heritage and emotion into each brush stroke. Recently exhibiting her work at a local gallery with Studio Ace Arts, she plans on showing more work at upcoming exhibits and events. We talk about her upbringing, social anxiety, spirituality, and m...

This episode we bring on San Diego based indie comic publisher, Evan Golden. He’s the creator of Lani Comics. He share’s his origin story and why he created Lani Comics. We talk about his creative process, writers block, making a story for you first, creative tips and more. He has an upcoming book signing at Oceanside Comic Stronghold in Nov and will be at some other local events coming up like th...

On this episode we share the story of creator Robert Prasch-a former convict-has radically transformed his life. He believes everyone can create their own personal greatness and his aptly named podcast channel “Creating Greatness” shows how you can do it. We talked about his insights, creative tips and words of wisdom. You can connect with him on IG @ kingacomebakks or FB @Robert Prasch, Jr. to ch...

This episode was from a conversation with the owner of Sands Coffee Roasters, a new coffeeshop in Oceanside. As we were chatting he was telling me the story of how his make shift coffee trailer came to be. A labor of love, he showed me all the edges where he put things together, he didn’t say it was perfect, but there was an inner beauty in the imperfections. When he shared that to me I knew I had...

On this throwback episode We chat with Beth, Becky, Kevin, and Lila with the Art House Project, an art collective with Art is Here Partnership and Hetzel Art Studios in Cleveland, TN. They share their story of how the Art House project was conceived, what they offer, and some of the artists-like Lila that’s in residency there. They share some of their plans, creative tips and ending words of wisdo...

219. Talk with Freedom Jiu Jitsu This episode was a previously recorded talk that I had at Freedom Jiu Jitsu about a month ago. I had done a seminar there then spoke to them about the core concepts of wrestling/jiu jitsu. Having the willingness to learn something new, and apply it in your life either on the mats or off. Annoucements: My good friend Jarrod Dunn founder of the T.A.P. House, helping...

This episode the context of this topic is based from a talk that Coach Timmy Box, the head coach at Palomar College and the US National Beach Wrestling coach gave after a practice, along with some insights from watching the Olympic Games and seeing the array of world-level talent on display for everyone to witness. Many times we find ourselves comparing our circumstances to others. We all have our...

On this episode we bring on Jarrod Dunn, an entrepreneur and founder of the TAP (Transitional Accountability Program) House, a program working with inmates looking to get themselves in an environment that teaches skills, shelter and resources, allowing them to enter back into society with a better foundation. This program sits close to the chest with him being a former inmate and addict, and he kn...

On this episode I share a story from my recent travels on the east coast. I usually have the opportunity to do wrestling clinics while I’m back in my hometown of Cleveland, TN. At the end of the clinic we did some team relays, but the results of it turned into the context of this new episode. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. When things get rough from time to time, feeling anxious, ner...

On this episode we bring on Jarrod Dunn, an entrepreneur and founder of the TAP (Transitional Accountability Program) House, a program working with inmates looking to get themselves in an environment that teaches skills, shelter and resources, allowing them to enter back into society with a better foundation. This program sits close to the chest with him being a former inmate and addict, and he kn...

On this episode we bring on Dr. Eric Chagala, an sought after speaker and award winning principal at VIDA (Vista Innovation Design Academy) where they use design thinking to help students build skillsets and knowledge needed for society. We share his story, why education matters to him, building culture and giving back through a coffee non-profit he helped develop. Eric shares some great creative...

On this episode we bring on Juliet Rodriguez, a mural artist and painter helping to magnify and promote the arts and culture in Oceanside through the Oceanside Cultural District. We talk about her journey from Sacramento to Oceanside and the challenges with advocating for arts and culture in a state where it’s dwindling. She shares some incredible insight, creative tips and ending words of wisdom...

On this episode we bring on Phoenix Rose on the show. Artist and Animator, also running her animation studio Little Green Bug, she’s amassed a huge social media audience with her stop motion animations, which has led to different commission projects and collaborations. She currently just released a new book called “The Everyday Adventures of Terryn” We share a cup of coffee and tea with our conver...

On this episode we are talking about your alter ego and who you represent could help you get to the next level in your creative quest. Black Mamba, Sasha Fierce (Beyonce), The Rock, Adele. These names are synonymous with various attributes, qualities, demeanor, strengths, and resilience. And what you believe to be true has incredible effects on your mind and your body. The Batman Effect refers to...

This episode I bring on a designer, illustrator and teacher with more than 30 years of creative work under his belt. Starting out with the likes of Wildstorm Comics, and Image Comics in their early years, to working on promotional and comic work for Masters of the Universe and other licensed characters, creating his on music and album, and even now being in partnership with Adobe and sharing his t...