WInston Ward & Ash Slays

The Rise Of The Creative Podcast

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Welcome to The Rise Of The Creative Podcast hosted by Winston Ward & Ash Slays. This is a one stop shop for creatives looking for inspiration, entertainment and of course, knowledge. Our mission is to highlight creatives and shine a bright light on all of their greatness. We aim to dive deep into the minds of a wide range of creatives and discover what drives the creativity inside of them.

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WInston Ward & Ash Slays

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Episode 64: Creating Our History W/ Winston Ward & Ash Slays #BlackHistoryMonthEpisode 23.02.2019 29:55

On this installment of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays discuss their favorite creatives in Black History! This list includes Spike Lee, Quincy Jones, Bob Marley and a few other amazing creatives. They also discuss what it's like to be young, black & gifted in this current generation. Stay tuned for more episodes and lets keep the conversation going on Insta...

Episode 63: Creating What It Takes W/ Winston Ward #WednesdayWinspiration 21.02.2019 5:56

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward stops by to ask a very important question. Do you have what it takes to be a successful creative? He breaks down what that means and also the importance of sacrifice in the life of a creative. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to stay up to date with everything and to keep the conversation going. We look forward to spe...

Episode 62: Creating Awareness W/ Dey Phoenix (DeyShawn Ambrister) 16.02.2019 1:21:46

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays have the amazing opportunity to interview DeyShawn Ambrister aka Dey Phoenix. Deyshawn is both an avid pole fitness dancer as well as an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. He dropped so many gems during this podcast about staying true to who you are, investing in yourself, scheduling, overcoming stigmas etc. This...

Episode 61: Creating Your Valentine #ValentinesDayEpisode 14.02.2019 50:27

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward and Ash Slays stop by to discuss Valentine’s Day and what it means to creatives. We discuss 5 tips to loving a creative, advice for single creatives, some of out best/worst dates and of course a Valentine’s Day playlist for your listening ears. Definitely a lot of advice here in this playlist for both creatives and the lovers...

Episode 60: Creating Your Passion W/ Ash Slays #TalkToMeTuesday 12.02.2019 3:11

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to drop some gems in regards to letting your passion guide you. Many creatives nowadays are focused solely on the money and not enough on their passion. Once you make your passion a priority as many of our predecessors did, your passion will turn into your paycheck! Check out the episode and let us know what you think down bel...

Episode 59: Creating Your Discovery W/ Acacia Berry Part 3 01.02.2019 28:15

On the latest installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we  interview the amazing Acacia Berry of Archaelogical Analytics. On this final podcast episode with Acacia, she dropped so many hidden gems about purpose, passion   & staying true to who you are.  Follow us on Instagram   @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

Episode 58: Creating Your New Year #NewYearsEpisode 01.01.2019 24:28

Happy New Year from Winston Ward & Ash Slays of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast! On this episode we discuss the things we're leaving in 2019 & what we're planning for 2019. What are you leaving in 2019? What are you planning for 2019? Let us know down in the comments or on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC !!! Once again, Happy New Year & we wish you nothing but peace and happiness i...

Episode 57: Creating Your Discovery W/ Acacia Berry Part 2 29.12.2018 37:04

On the latest installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we  interview the amazing Acacia Berry of Archaelogical Analytics. During  this podcast, she dropped so many hidden gems about purpose, passion  & staying true to who you are. Be on the lookout for the next part  of this Acacia Berry series. Follow us on instagram  @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

Episode 56: Creating Your Gift W/ Ash Slays & Winston Ward #ChristmasEpisode 25.12.2018 16:46

On this special episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, we just stop by to wish you a Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy your time with your family and think about how you can cultivate your gifts in the coming New Year. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC !

Episode 55: Creating Your Discovery W/ Acacia Berry Part 1 22.12.2018 42:19

On the latest installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we interview the amazing Acacia Berry of Archaelogical Analytics. During this podcast, she dropped so many hidden gems about purpose, passion & staying true to who you are. Be on the lookout for the next part of this Acacia Berry series. Follow us on instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

Episode 54: Creating Your Holiday Spirit w/ Ash Slays #TalkToMeTuesday 18.12.2018 2:31

On the latest installment of the Rise of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by for another #TalkToMeTuesday ! She talks about creating the holiday spirit in spite of your circumstances. Check us out on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC for more content and to stay engaged. Stay Creative

Episode 53: Creating Your Consistency W/ Winston Ward & Ash Slays 14.12.2018 21:53

On this episode of the Rise of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays discuss the topic of consistency. They debunk the myths of it and how it's lowkey the "key" to success. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

Episode 52: Creating What Matters w/ Ash Slays #TalkToMeTuesday 04.12.2018 1:55

On this episode of the Rise of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to talk about something that all creatives should take heed to. She speaks on prioritizing the things that really matter to you as a creative. Tap in and hear how she breaks it down. Follow the Rise of The Creative Podcast on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC ! See you next episode!

Epsiode 51: Creating Your Pattern W/ Kristin From Devi Sacred Thread 30.11.2018 36:52

On this amazing episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we interview an amazing creative by the name of Kristin from Devi Sacred Thread. Devi Sacred Thread is an online boutique specializing in hand-crafted crochet pieces made for women to highlight the goddess within. Kristin stopped by and dropped so many gems such as knowing your worth and never being afraid to try new things. Follow her o...

Episode 50: Creating Your Plate W/ Winston Ward & Ash Slays #ThanksgivingEpisode 22.11.2018 36:36

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We hope that you are enjoying your time with your family and friends. On today’s episode we decide to discuss what’s on your plate this Thanksgiving both literally and figuratively. Winston & Ashley discuss their favorite dishes and discuss their typical Thanksgiving with their family. We also discussed the importance of remaining organized in this world full of distractions....

Episode 49: Creating Your Own Roadblocks W/ Winston Ward #WednesdayWinspiration 10.10.2018 3:39

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward stops by to drops some gems regarding staying out of your own way. He shares a story about writers block and how sometimes it all in our heads. Do you ever get writers block? Let me know down in the comments & Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

Episode 48: Creating Your Focus W/ Ash Slays #TalkToMeTuesday 09.10.2018 3:18

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to drop some gems on you and to help you stay focused. We live in a world full of so many distractions and sometimes it helps to just turn your brain off and focus on your creativity. Have you gotten a chance to do that lately? Let us know on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC Talk to you soon!

Episode 47: Creating The Season Review Pt. 2 29.09.2018 31:06

On this episode of the Rise of The Creative podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and discuss the last set of guests on the podcast and share some of our favorite memories of them. These guests included: Kearia S. @Aboveallels3 Cashmere Smalls @Cashmere2222 Cayenne No Luck @CayenneNoLuck Evangelist Cheryl Boyd Pastor Sebastian Boyd Chris Disla @TruthAndLovePhotography Pierre @NotUrBabyFather...

Episode 46: Creating Your Best Real Life W/ Ash Slays #TTMT 25.09.2018 3:05

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by for another #TalkToMeTuesday to speak about Real Life! So often we get so caught up in Social Media and all of the glits and glamour of other people without even realizing that its all a facade. Social media only show the wins. It rarely shows the struggle we all go through as creatives. We don't want you to fall into that tra...

Episode 45: Creating Your Real R&B w/ Rell Cox 22.09.2018 51:57

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative podcast, we sit down with R&B crooner Rell Cox. He breaks down his creative process and what it means to be a real R&B singer. He gets real personal about his inspirations and how his past influenced his music. Be on the lookout for his new project "Once Upon A Summer" dropping soon. In the meantime, check out his "Love Inspired" album available on all d...

Episode 44: Creating The Season Review Part 1 W/ Ash Slays & Winston Ward 14.09.2018 25:09

On this episode of the Rise of The Creative podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and discuss the previous guests on the podcast and share some of our favorite memories of them. These guests included Gerard Thompson @GtTheArtist , Aichatou Bella @StillettosAndStandards , Verse The Gemini @VerseTheGemini, A-List @AlistMusic , D-Soundz @RealDSoundz , Jordan Valois @JVOJordan & Bryan Joon @Bryan...

Episode 43: Creating Your Dream W/ Winston Ward #WednesdayWinspiration 13.09.2018 5:46

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative podcast, Winston stops by for some #WednesdayWinspiration for all creatives. Today's episode is geared around creating your dream and visualizing it. Winston quotes David Guetta as he explains the importance of visualization in creating the life you want. Share your comments below on visualization. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseTheCreativeNYC

Episode 42: Creating Your Name W/ Pierre 08.09.2018 1:09:38

On this installment of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast. Hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and talk with super talented singer/songwriter Pierre. This episode is full of gems as well as funny moments that'll be sure to keep you laughing throughout the episode. Follow Pierre on Instagram at @NotUrBabyFather (Listen to the show for his reasoning behind his Instagram name). Stay tuned for more...

Episode 41: Creating Your Team W/ Winston Ward #WednesdayWinspiration 06.09.2018 7:19

On today's episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward stops by to drop off some Wednesday (W)Inspiration about creating your team. He highlights the importance of having a team, the importance of having the right team members and the value of communication. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast & Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

Episode 40: Creating Your Frame W/ Ash Slays #TalkToMeTuesday 29.08.2018 2:37

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to help us create our frame. Laying out your priorities and having a system (or Order of Operations) can have a tremendous effect on your creativity. At times we can be unfocused and clustered but creating your frame can help get organized and create efficiently. Keep up with Ash Slays on In @Ash_Slayss and follow the podcast...