The Rise Of The Creative Podcast

On this episode of The Rise of the Creative Podcast, host Ash Slays sits down with author, career coach, and creative Queen S. Ofori, MBA for a powerful conversation titled “Creating Your Queendom.”Queen shares her journey from career services and HR to authorship, and unpacks the inspiration behind her book "The Road to Queendom: 365 Days of Affirmations & Reflections to Keep Your Crown...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing fashion designer, style connoisseur and entrepreneur, JC Brillant! He dropped so many gems regarding style, fashion and overall business advice that I'm sure creatives can glean from. Hear more about his brands BBNYC and Jose Christo as well as his creative journey on this episode. Be sure to follow us on...

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slayss discuss the idea of being a student to your craft. We talk on topics regarding being teachable, how to find a mentor, popular mentor/mentee relationships and more in this episode. Stay tuned for more content and conversations around being a student by following us on instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC And as always,...

On this episode of The Rise of the Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss stops by to drop some gems related to hard work and perseverance. She speaks on how hard work beats luck, the illusion of success as well as providing some "Real Ass Questions" to ask yourself. Consistent hard work is your "Golden Ticket" on this creative journey. Follow us on Instagram for more creative content an...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss and Winston Ward discuss the importance of building confidence on your creative journey. We touch on subjects like the role of fear, comparison being the thief of joy as well as the risks of "faking it until you make it". We truly hope that you enjoy this episode and find some practical advice or motivation from it. Let us k...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward and Ash Slayss discuss the importance of transparency in our personal lives as well as our creative endeavors. We speak about a our great friend and a friend of the podcast, Gerard Thompson and how he uses his transparency in his music as well as creative transparency in pop culture today. We hope you find the episode valuable. If s...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston & Ash Slays discuss the importance of creating boundaries. We touch on some of our own boundaries as well as boundaries we've seen in popular culture. Lastly, we made it practical for all creatives out there and gave some suggestions on how to create boundaries while on your creative journey. Let's continue the conversation o...

On this episode of the Rise of the Creative Podcast, Ash Slays & Winston Ward discuss their love/hate relationship between social media algorithm. They also discuss how creativity is impacted by algorithms, whether positively or negatively. Aside from the occasional rant, they also provide some gems in regards to balance, scheduling & being creative on social media. Follow us on instagram...

On this special episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Tajonay Tarrats of Dope KTCHN Sweets at her Pop-Up Shop in Brooklyn, New York. We had the chance to speak with her and her talented venders about entrepreneurship, advice they'd give to aspiring creatives and some insight into their brands and businesses. Be sure to stay up to date with eve...

On this episode we sit down with the amazingly talented and creative chef/baker Tajonay Tarrats, the owner of The Dope KTCHN. She sat down with Ash Slays to discuss her business, creative process, culinary school as well as several other gems for up and coming entrepreneurs in this cooking space. She also spoke about her dream collaboration being with Ayesha Curry which was surprising but It made...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and speak about the future of the pod. We discuss future episodes and what's next for us. Stay up to date with everything we have going on by following us on IG at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative.

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down with Tribal NYC owner Brittany Betts-Thompson. Brittany discusses Tribal NYC and her passion for making candles and other Items based around scents. We speak about her ups and downs with getting the business up and running as well as her trial and error with deciding on certain scents. She dropped so many ge...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston & Ash Slays speak about their transition out of working a 9-5 job to being a full time creative. We speak about the ups and downs of being a full time creative as well as the joys It brings. We also give some insight on how to go about transitioning out into this world full time with some helpful tips and practices. Stay up to date w...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to speak about creating your own timeline. In a world full of people who constantly find themselves conforming to the plans of their peers and society, Ash Slays encourages you to create your own timeline. Do things at your own pace, It's way more fulfilling that way. Check out this episode and share with us a time when someon...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays discuss creating your value and what It means to creatives. We touch on things specific to us in regards to when we started seeing value within ourselves and how we like to give value to other creatives. Check out this episode and let us when did you find value within yourself. Let's continue this conversation on Ins...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we're celebrating Episode 100. Thank you to everyone who sent in videos and sat down with us via zoom to make this episode possible. So many gems from so many beautiful people were dropped on this episode. Tap in and help us celebrate. Cheers to 100. See you at Episode 200! Be sure to follow us on Instagram & as always, stay creative. 

In this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss & Winston Ward discuss preacher's kids and how growing up in church affected them as adults. Being a preacher's kid herself, Ash Slays speaks candidly on the things that she experienced. As most creatives growing up in the church, we faced lots of pressure to fit into the secular crowd or to just conform to religion. We unpack all...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we sit down with multi-faceted artist Quincy Valentine (@Mr. QValentine). We spoke on how creativity runs in his family, being a rapper/singer/producer and he also dropped some gems for all aspiring creatives. His secret talent stumped us as well. Tap in and check out this episode and let us know what you resonate with. Stay up to date with ever...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we sit down with SOMU artist Gerard Thompson ( @GtTheArtist ) and discuss his debut project "Blue Dream". He discusses his inspiration behind the title, favorite songs, and what's next for him musically. We also discussed his progression from his previous mixtapes and how this project put him in a different place creatively.  A lot of gems...

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays & Winston Ward sit down with SOMU Artist Jvon Lawrence. (@JvonLawrence) In this special quarantine episode, Jvon talks about his inspirations behind his latest project, A Faded Dream and how his life and other obstacles influenced his music. He also spoke about how his music has changed since joining the indie label “Sounds Of Music Un...

On this special quarantine episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays & Winston Ward come together via Zoom to speak about the systematic oppression of African American people in America. We discuss what are some solutions for creatives, what to do if you're protesting as well as some mental health advice for black Americans who may feel overwhelmed. Below you'll find some links to...

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down (virtually) with Francina Smith @Sheis. Fran. She dropped so many gems in regards to creating stories and being authentic to yourself. We also spoke on the importance of friends who push you forward as well as her family foundation which nourished her creativity. Check out Francina's work on YouTube by...

In this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays speak on Women's History Month! We discuss men's perspective on what Women's history means. We also discuss who some of our favorite female creatives are as well as some creatives we feel are on the rise. Lastly, we speak about the influence of our mothers in our lives and how It shaped our view of women. Let's conti...

In this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to talk about power. The thing that almost all of us are in search of but rarely get It. Ashley discusses ways to keep the power that you already have as well as showing us ways we lose our power. She ends the episode by saying, "Don’t let the noise of other people's opinions drown out your own creative voice. Keep creating do...

In this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we discuss some of our favorite black creatives. Technically we celebrate blackness 365 days a year but February is the time where we acknowledge and uplift our culture. In this episode, we highlight some of our unsung black heroes as well as some of our favorite moments this month. Who is your favorite black creative? Let us know down in the co...