The Creative Brew

This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT This audio only episode...

On this episode we have Jay Montero: A designer, comic book publisher, and athlete. He’s the co-founder of Broken Reality Comics, an indie comic publisher breaking the mold on today’s comics. We talk shop-talking about his comic book series Alpha, the challenges of producing a comic, he shares a little bit of upcoming news in the BRU (Broken Reality Universe) without sharing too many spoilers. Jay...

You have all the gifts and talents you will ever need. Your challenge may be thriving in an environment that’s not set up for you to win. Finding ways of creating the right outer and inner environment for you to be your best creative self. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT This audio only episode is available on AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCASTS SUPPORT THE SHOW www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCrea...

This episode is from a recent travel to watch the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials held over the weekend at Penn State University. From all the matches watched over 2 days, I’m sharing 3 things I observed and hopefully these insights gives you some value. I also share about the Silent Auction fundraiser for our memorial art scholarship and helping 3 seniors with access to higher education. For seniors...

This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT This audio only episode...

This throwback episode, from a topic sent to me from a listener. We talk about the Dream Deferred, the cost of not going after the things you were put here on this planet to do. Many times we fall into the delusion of feeling like we always have tomorrow. There’s someone that’s waiting for the right words to hear, the music to feel, the art to see and experience. They are waiting on you to become...

This episode is taken from the dreaded orange maintenance required light that recently popped up on my dashboard. I use this opportunity to craft a a creative episode based around that. Who are the people, or circumstances that throw you the maintenance required signal when you feel low on energy or maybe pushed a little too hard? We need those signs, if we don’t listen to them that’s when everyth...

This episode we talk about imposter syndrome. Everyone has experienced it in some form or fashion. The context of the episode is from a short conversation between me and a mma fighter after a workout. He didn’t feel deserving of a jiu jitsu belt promotion, a very important ceremony in jiu jitsu culture. The feeling of unworthiness can drown out any accomplishments you may have done in your life. H...

This episode we sit down with Ciara Dominique. A multi disciplinary creative who uses music, writing, and film to highlight the importance of our stories. As Co-Founder of The Silent Disc0 and Founder of Re Radio there is a heightened belief that it is not good enough to create the spaces we need, we must create them with everyone in mind. We share her story, why she keeps creating, how she help c...

This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creative tips and ending words of wisdom. You can follow...

This episode is a quick story about a conversation with a homeless guy one day, doing some volunteer work at Humanity Showers here in Oceanside. I’m really intentional about looking topics or ideas for the show. I do believe that a person off the streets has just as much wisdom as a CEO. What he said to me made so much sense and could apply across the board on anything that you’re working on achie...

This episode, with it being around Valentine’s Day, I wanted to go back to exploring the concept of Creating what you Love. I share some tips on experimenting with this concept, and hopefully you can adapt one or all of these tips into your creative, entrepreneurial, or athletic pursuits. Also I’ve partnered up with art supply company Tombow USA on a Black History collaboration. I’m currently work...

This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creative tips and ending words of wisdom. You can follow...

On this 200th episode of the Creative Brew, we visit Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, CA. and I have a chat with good friend and past guest of the show Luke Bricker, who also has a podcast out called Spiritual Nomad. He's also an ordained pastor as well, who at the time of this recording had service at a church in the area. We talk about the past year, the ups and downs, spirituality, being a good human,...

On this episode we talk with Ish and Vince, the co-creators of Tamale Guy. The premise is around a “ legendary street vendor who escapes his violent past to begin a peaceful life with hopes of winning the heart of a local woman. However an ex-cartel serial killer with Aztec powers seeks his revenge.” Steeped in chicano culture, with some horror, their book has recently been fully funded in less th...

On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up the weapons, shields, abilities, and resources al...

On this episode we talk with Cory Frederick, the president of Tyrant Wrestling, a family oriented wrestling brand based out of Delaware. Putting on high quality wrestling tournaments and events all over the east coast. We share his origin story, how Tyrant Wrestling started, the future vision for Tyrant, mental health with wrestlers, why relationships matter and other topics. You can reach out to...

On this episode we talk with creator, author, and model Leon Dawes. He’s got a new series out called Soul Stones “Ecclesiastes Mistress of Souls” available in comic book shops and online @comixology. We share his origin story, from his tumultuous upbringing to where he is today. We talk about Soul Stones, his inspiration behind the main character, the successes and challenges of producing an indie...

On this episode we talk with publisher, actor and entrepreneur Jason Moore. Originally from Albany, NY he made his trek to the west coast, eventually landing a role on Marvel’s the Punisher. We talk about the new graphic novel “Prayer for the Hunted” a spy thriller created by Justin Evans. We talk about the concept of the book and the future plans. Jason also shares valuable insights on support, b...

On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up the weapons, shields, abilities, and resources al...

This throwback episode this was taken from a conversation from me and fellow wrestling coach and creative. I alluded to the concept of a bird and its nest, and if you try to enable and help the baby bird before it hatches, you could cripple or kill it. Likewise if you allow it to chip away everyday and absorb all the nutrients and strength it needs it will break out of its own shell into the world...

On this episode, based around my uncle and one of my first art teachers, Lionel, who passed away some years ago. I share a story from my younger years and just learning how to draw. He gave me a valuable insight that I would never forget till this day. When you look back and understand all the lines, smudges, mistakes, and marks it took to get where you are going. You understand and become gratefu...

On this episode we talk about Support-more importantly why it may be hard for the ones around you to actually support you. This can be a frustration for many in the creative/entrepreneurial/athletic arenas. Why is it easier for strangers to support us than our immediate circle? The context for this episode is taken from a conversation with a indie comic book creator and his mother. Which had me th...

This episode we have Rickey Smiley, no not the comedian and radio host from Atlanta, but the other Rickey Smiley, one of the co-founders of Broken Reality Comics, a diverse indie-comic publisher encompassing fantasy, sci-fi, horror and super-hero comics and digital content. We talk about his story, inspirations, favorite horror movies, and a little bit on upcoming projects. He also shares some cre...

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...