Creative Breakthrough
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratings**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kassam aka FunnyBrownGirl will also share stories and strategies that she used to step outside her 9-5 to become an internationally touring stand-up comedian, radio personality, actress, and now podcaster. Join our community of creatives and let's lift each other up! Subscribe to receive alerts when a new episode is available. For inspiration Instagram - @funnybrowngirl Shownotes - www.funnybrowngirl.com/podcast
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Episodes
Ahmed Akbar: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast (Part II of II)
November 21, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBEpisode 40: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast with Ahmed Akbar This week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Ra...
Episode 40: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast with Ahmed Akbar
November 21, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBEpisode 40: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast with Ahmed Akbar This week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Ra...
Episode 40: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast with Ahmed Akbar, Part II
November 21, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBEpisode 40: How to Launch an Award-Winning Podcast with Ahmed Akbar This week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Ra...
Ahmed Akbar: How to Develop a Successful Pitch and Create Your Dream Job (Part I of II)
November 07, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Rad Brown Dads tumblr and contributed to the "Salaam, Love" essay anthology....
Episode 39: How to Pitch Your Way to Success with Writer and Podcast Host Ahmed Akbar, Part I
November 07, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Rad Brown Dads tumblr and contributed to the "Salaam, Love" essay anthology....
Episode 39: How to Pitch Your Way to Success with Writer and Podcast Host Ahmed Akbar PART 1
November 07, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week’s guest: Ahmed Akbar, host of the podcast See Something Say Something Who is Ahmed Akbar? Ahmed Ali Akbar is a writer and host of the See Something Say Something podcast and video series. Previously, he was a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed and a Detroit public school teacher. He acted as a correspondent to Netflix’s ”Follow This”, Pushkin’s Solvable, and other shows. He was the editor of the now-defunct Rad Brown Dads tumblr and contributed to the "Salaam, Love" essay anthology....
Second City's Darryl Hinds: How Improv Can Help Creatives and Non-Creatives in Creatives Spaces and in Business
October 24, 2019 01:00 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week’s guest: Who is Darryl Hinds? Darryl Hinds is a graduate of the University of Toronto – Mississauga Theatre and Drama Program and alum of the Second City Toronto Main State where he had the privilege of writing and performing five revues. Since his days at the Second City, Darryl has been lucky enough to find work on TV as a regular on shows like CBS’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, Nickelodeon/YTV’s Max & Shred, and PBS/TVO’s Odd Squad. Darryl has also had brief writing stint...
Episode 38: How Improv Can Help Creatives and Non-Creatives with Second City's Darryl Hinds
October 24, 2019 01:00 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week’s guest: Who is Darryl Hinds? Darryl Hinds is a graduate of the University of Toronto – Mississauga Theatre and Drama Program and alum of the Second City Toronto Main State where he had the privilege of writing and performing five revues. Since his days at the Second City, Darryl has been lucky enough to find work on TV as a regular on shows like CBS’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, Nickelodeon/YTV’s Max & Shred, and PBS/TVO’s Odd Squad. Darryl has also had brief writing stint...
Episode 37: How YouTube star Shereen Ladha Choreographs her Career Balancing Dance and Corporate
October 10, 2019 01:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBHighlights: It’s our one year anniversary! Thank you everyone for listening! Past guest are killing it! Episode 8: Rizwan Manji was nominated for an Emmy for his role in Schitt’s Creek. He’s also staring in the hit NBC show Perfect Harmony! Episode 21: Sarah Thawer appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week, where she was on the drums for Tegan and Sara! Episode 25: Chaunte Wayans is on tour with Tiffany Haddish as part of Netflix’s They Ready tour. Check out her tour...
YouTube star Shereen Ladha: How to Choreograph Your Career and Balance Your Creative and Your Corporate Life
October 10, 2019 01:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBHighlights: It’s our one year anniversary! Thank you everyone for listening! Past guest are killing it! Episode 8: Rizwan Manji was nominated for an Emmy for his role in Schitt’s Creek. He’s also staring in the hit NBC show Perfect Harmony! Episode 21: Sarah Thawer appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week, where she was on the drums for Tegan and Sara! Episode 25: Chaunte Wayans is on tour with Tiffany Haddish as part of Netflix’s They Ready tour. Check out her tour...
Film Director Stefon Bristol: How to Create a Film Career and Find Mentors like Spike Lee
September 26, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 34.4 MBWho is Stefon Bristol? Brooklyn-born, Long Island-bred, Stefon Bristol is writing his own success story as a fresh face with a creative voice in the indie film world. Stefon is an award-winning filmmaker. His first feature film, See You Yesterday, was released on Netflix in May 2019. As a recent alumni of NYU's Graduate Film Program, Stefon helmed many films including the Cine Golden Eagle Award winner The Bodega. Spike Lee, a longtime mentor, awarded Stefon with the 2016 Spike Lee Prod...
Episode 36: How “See You Yesterday” film director Stefon Bristol developed a mentoring relationship with Spike Lee
September 26, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 34.4 MBWho is Stefon Bristol? Brooklyn-born, Long Island-bred, Stefon Bristol is writing his own success story as a fresh face with a creative voice in the indie film world. Stefon is an award-winning filmmaker. His first feature film, See You Yesterday, was released on Netflix in May 2019. As a recent alumni of NYU's Graduate Film Program, Stefon helmed many films including the Cine Golden Eagle Award winner The Bodega. Spike Lee, a longtime mentor, awarded Stefon with the 2016 Spike Lee Prod...
Episode 35: How Self-Love Sparks Creativity
September 12, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11 MBWelcome back to season 2 of Creative Breakthrough! After a three-month hiatus I have a lot to share! At the end of Season 1, I was stressed out, semi-depressed, and definitely not feeling creative. After taking inventory of my life, I decided to make some changes, but that meant taking a break from podcasting. Tune in to hear about the changes I made (and my good news!) and how I’ve been able to align myself with the universe to begin accepting blessings (again!)! I also share the accom...
How Self-Love Sparks Creativity
September 12, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11 MBWelcome back to season 2 of Creative Breakthrough! After a three-month hiatus I have a lot to share! At the end of Season 1, I was stressed out, semi-depressed, and definitely not feeling creative. After taking inventory of my life, I decided to make some changes, but that meant taking a break from podcasting. Tune in to hear about the changes I made (and my good news!) and how I’ve been able to align myself with the universe to begin accepting blessings (again!)! I also share the accom...
Episode 34: What No One Tells You About Being a Creative with Comedian Tissa Hami
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 49.4 MBAnnouncements This is the last episode of season 1. Season 2 will start in September. Thank you for joining me every week for the past 34 weeks! I have loved the feedback, the reviews, and most of all the listens! Please keep the feedback coming, as I want to make season 2 bigger and better! What I’ve learned - podcast is a lot of work! It does not provide the instant gratification that comedy does. Thank you all for sending in your goals! And for joining our Facebook group! If you have...
Comedian Tissa Hami: What No One Tells You About Being a Creative
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 49.4 MBAnnouncements This is the last episode of season 1. Season 2 will start in September. Thank you for joining me every week for the past 34 weeks! I have loved the feedback, the reviews, and most of all the listens! Please keep the feedback coming, as I want to make season 2 bigger and better! What I’ve learned - podcast is a lot of work! It does not provide the instant gratification that comedy does. Thank you all for sending in your goals! And for joining our Facebook group! If you have...
Episode 33: The Power of Self-Worth with Film and TV Screenwriter Felicia Pride
May 23, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 39.4 MBAnnouncements We were trending on Apple’s What’s Hot podcast last week! Thank you all for listening! Next week will be the last episode of season 1. We will then take a 3 month break and resume with season 2 in September! This week I want you all to make a goal or 2 goals for the summer. What are you going to do to accelerate your creative journey? Write more, book more shows, take a class, whatever it is, I want to know! Email them to me and next week we will read some of them out on t...
Writer/Director Felicia Pride: How to Incorporate Self-Love in Your Creative Process to Create a Positive Mindset
May 23, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 39.4 MBAnnouncements We were trending on Apple’s What’s Hot podcast last week! Thank you all for listening! Next week will be the last episode of season 1. We will then take a 3 month break and resume with season 2 in September! This week I want you all to make a goal or 2 goals for the summer. What are you going to do to accelerate your creative journey? Write more, book more shows, take a class, whatever it is, I want to know! Email them to me and next week we will read some of them out on t...
Episode 32: What I learned performing in Kenya
May 16, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBI’m back from Africa, where I had the opportunity to speak about creativity and my podcast, facilitate improv workshops, and perform comedy. In this week’s episode, I talk about my experience, how I landed this once in a lifetime opportunity, lessons learned, and advice for creatives looking to share their creative content with a global audience! And of course, a big thank you to the organizers of the Ismaili Economic Forum for inviting me and giving me this awesome opportunity! ten o...
What I learned performing in Kenya
May 16, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBI’m back from Africa, where I had the opportunity to speak about creativity and my podcast, facilitate improv workshops, and perform comedy. In this week’s episode, I talk about my experience, how I landed this once in a lifetime opportunity, lessons learned, and advice for creatives looking to share their creative content with a global audience! And of course, a big thank you to the organizers of the Ismaili Economic Forum for inviting me and giving me this awesome opportunity! ten o...
Producer James Lopez: How to Excel in Your Career
April 18, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 38.5 MBJames Lopez, the Head of Motion Pictures at Will Packer Production, opens up about his journey from call center representative to Producer of Girls Trip and Little. He discusses his time in the music industry working at Atlantic Records and his transition in to the film industry. James also shares how he re-branded himself from a marketer to a producer. In this interview, James shares his strategies to be successful and his advice to others looking to excel in their creative journey. ...
Episode 31: How to Excel in Your Career with the Producer of Girls Trip and Little, James Lopez
April 18, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 38.5 MBJames Lopez, the Head of Motion Pictures at Will Packer Production, opens up about his journey from call center representative to Producer of Girls Trip and Little. He discusses his time in the music industry working at Atlantic Records and his transition in to the film industry. James also shares how he re-branded himself from a marketer to a producer. In this interview, James shares his strategies to be successful and his advice to others looking to excel in their creative journey. ...
When is it OK to Quit?
April 11, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBThere is a stigma around quitting. We are scared people will judge us or that we are not worthy of the opportunity. But guess what? Winners quit all the time. Being flexible is a key trait of a winner, and sometimes that includes quitting. Today, I open up for the first time why I left the radio and the lessons learned. If you feel stuck or unhappy in your creative pursuit, you don’t want to miss this episode. LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS, SOUNDCLOUD, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, AND GOOGL...
Episode 30: When is it OK to Quit?
April 11, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBThere is a stigma around quitting. We are scared people will judge us or that we are not worthy of the opportunity. But guess what? Winners quit all the time. Being flexible is a key trait of a winner, and sometimes that includes quitting. Today, I open up for the first time why I left the radio and the lessons learned. If you feel stuck or unhappy in your creative pursuit, you don’t want to miss this episode. LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS, SOUNDCLOUD, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, AND GOOGL...
Episode 29: How to Career Pivot with Chef, TV Personality, and App developer Aliya LeeKong
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBArmed with a prestigious MBA, Aliya was on track to be a successful banker on Wall Street when she decided to leave her coveted job and trained at the International Culinary Center. She now calls herself a Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Personality, Mother and (now!) App Developer with a passion for bringing global and socially conscious foods, spices, and traditions into everyday cooking and eating Aliya has traveled to many different countries to learn food traditions, and ...
Chef Aliya LeeKing: How to Pivot from Corporate to Creative and Create a New Career
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBArmed with a prestigious MBA, Aliya was on track to be a successful banker on Wall Street when she decided to leave her coveted job and trained at the International Culinary Center. She now calls herself a Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Personality, Mother and (now!) App Developer with a passion for bringing global and socially conscious foods, spices, and traditions into everyday cooking and eating Aliya has traveled to many different countries to learn food traditions, and ...
How to Overcome Creative Anxiety
March 28, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBDo you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to help you quiet your inner critic so you can continue flexing your creative muscle in peace. I am also going to introduce you to CBD, a supplement I take to calm my anxiety and available at www.mypaincenter.com Your creative anxiety may be masked...
Episode 28: How to Overcome Creative Anxiety
March 28, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBDo you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to help you quiet your inner critic so you can continue flexing your creative muscle in peace. I am also going to introduce you to CBD, a supplement I take to calm my anxiety and available at www.mypaincenter.com Your creative anxiety may be masked...
Film Director Abi Varghese: How to Turn Your Passion Project Into a Netflix Series
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBAbi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of writing, selling, and producing a TV show! He also shares with us his journey from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur! Abi is a New York based writer/director, best known for his Netflix Series "Brown Nation." His other notable work...
Episode 27: Brown Nation’s Abi Varghese – How to Pitch to Netflix
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBAbi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of writing, selling, and producing a TV show! He also shares with us his journey from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur! Abi is a New York based writer/director, best known for his Netflix Series "Brown Nation." His other notable work...
Episode 27: How Abi Varghese Turned His Passion Project Into a Netflix Series
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBAbi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of writing, selling, and producing a TV show! He also shares with us his journey from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur! Abi is a New York based writer/director, best known for his Netflix Series "Brown Nation." His other notable work...
Film Director Abi Varghese: How to Turn Your Passion Project in to a Netflix Series
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBAbi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of writing, selling, and producing a TV show! He also shares with us his journey from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur! Abi is a New York based writer/director, best known for his Netflix Series "Brown Nation." His other notable work...
Episode 26: How to Promote Yourself
March 14, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 32 MBNo matter how long you've been pursuing your creative passion, it is important to promote yourself. In this episode, Shereen shares how she promotes herself to maximize her exposure which in turn leads to more opportunities. If you need advice on how to promote your creativity and talent, this episode will break down the tactics Shereen utilizes to promote herself and what she’s learned throughout her journey. We discuss: Setting up a domain name and website Creating a mailing list ...
How to Promote Yourself
March 14, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 32 MBNo matter how long you've been pursuing your creative passion, it is important to promote yourself. In this episode, Shereen shares how she promotes herself to maximize her exposure which in turn leads to more opportunities. If you need advice on how to promote your creativity and talent, this episode will break down the tactics Shereen utilizes to promote herself and what she’s learned throughout her journey. We discuss: Setting up a domain name and website Creating a mailing list ...
Episode 25: How to Creativity Helps Overcome Pain with Comedian Chaunte Wayans
March 07, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 29 MBChaunte Wayans is a comedian, writer and actress who proudly represents the new generation of Wayans’ legacy making its mark in Hollywood. In this episode of CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH, Chaunte opens up about her ordeal with alcohol, as well as other trials and tribulations she has faced in life. Chaunte also shares advice on the importance of knowing yourself, especially during the creative journey, finding your voice, and overcoming pain through humor. Chaunte Wayans was last seen in t...
Episode 25 Chaunte Wayans: How to Turn Pain into Laughter
March 07, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 29 MBChaunte Wayans is a comedian, writer and actress who proudly represents the new generation of Wayans’ legacy making its mark in Hollywood. In this episode of CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH, Chaunte opens up about her ordeal with alcohol, as well as other trials and tribulations she has faced in life. Chaunte also shares advice on the importance of knowing yourself, especially during the creative journey, finding your voice, and overcoming pain through humor. Chaunte Wayans was last seen in t...
Comedian Chaunte Wayans: How to Use Creativity to Overcome Pain
March 07, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 29 MBChaunte Wayans is a comedian, writer and actress who proudly represents the new generation of Wayans’ legacy making its mark in Hollywood. In this episode of CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH, Chaunte opens up about her ordeal with alcohol, as well as other trials and tribulations she has faced in life. Chaunte also shares advice on the importance of knowing yourself, especially during the creative journey, finding your voice, and overcoming pain through humor. Chaunte Wayans was last seen in t...
The Importance of Being Grateful
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBOver the past week, two pop culture stories have taken over the airwaves – the story of Jussie Smollett and the story of Jordyn Woods and the Kardashians. Both these stories highlight the importance of giving thanks for your opportunities. This week, Shereen discusses the importance of being grateful and not allowing anger and jealousy to take you down. We all have so much to be grateful for so let’s count our blessings and practice gratitude. Announcements: If you are intereste...
Episode 24: What Happens When You're Not Grateful
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBOver the past week, two pop culture stories have taken over the airwaves – the story of Jussie Smollett and the story of Jordyn Woods and the Kardashians. Both these stories highlight the importance of giving thanks for your opportunities. This week, Shereen discusses the importance of being grateful and not allowing anger and jealousy to take you down. We all have so much to be grateful for so let’s count our blessings and practice gratitude. Announcements: If you are intereste...
JG Ayodele: How to be a Creative Entrepreneur
February 21, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBJG Ayodele transitioned from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur, more specifically from banking to fashion. Jibolu “J.G.” Ayodele is the co-founder of Thando’s, a Lagos and NY based fashion company that provides a platform for African artists to design for a global audience. Join us, as we discuss the Wakanda effect, working with your spouse, and starting a new creative endeavor! Thando’s utilizes design competitions to crowdsource its designs from aspiring African artists....
Episode 23: How to Become a Full-Time Creative Entrepreneur with JG Ayodele of Thandos Shoes
February 21, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBJG Ayodele transitioned from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur, more specifically from banking to fashion. Jibolu “J.G.” Ayodele is the co-founder of Thando’s, a Lagos and NY based fashion company that provides a platform for African artists to design for a global audience. Join us, as we discuss the Wakanda effect, working with your spouse, and starting a new creative endeavor! Thando’s utilizes design competitions to crowdsource its designs from aspiring African artists....
JG Ayodele: How to Start a Creative Business
February 21, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBJG Ayodele transitioned from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur, more specifically from banking to fashion. Jibolu “J.G.” Ayodele is the co-founder of Thando’s, a Lagos and NY based fashion company that provides a platform for African artists to design for a global audience. Join us, as we discuss the Wakanda effect, working with your spouse, and starting a new creative endeavor! Thando’s utilizes design competitions to crowdsource its designs from aspiring African artists....
Episode 22: How to Soar with Shereen Kassam
February 14, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBAnyone can pursue a passion or a hobby, but how do you soar? On this week’s episode I discuss how to take your passion project to the next level! We talk dealing with critics, asking for help, managing anxiety, and more! If you are serious about your passion project then this episode is for you! Key Questions answered by Shereen: How to manage your fears How she discovered his passion How to commit to positive behaviors How to push yourself out of your comfort zone Shereen...
How to Soar in Your Creative Journey
February 14, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBAnyone can pursue a passion or a hobby, but how do you soar? On this week’s episode I discuss how to take your passion project to the next level! We talk dealing with critics, asking for help, managing anxiety, and more! If you are serious about your passion project then this episode is for you! Key Questions answered by Shereen: How to manage your fears How she discovered his passion How to commit to positive behaviors How to push yourself out of your comfort zone Shereen...
Drummer Sarah Thawer – How to Utilize Social Media and Get Sponsorships
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBSarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5. Sarah is currently freelancing, touring, recording and performing with international artists playing various genres including jazz, fusion, latin, gospel, funk, r&b, hip hop, Indian and world music. She studied jazz and world music at York University and was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by th...
Episode 21: Drummer Sarah Thawer – How to be a Social Influencer
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBSarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5. Sarah is currently freelancing, touring, recording and performing with international artists playing various genres including jazz, fusion, latin, gospel, funk, r&b, hip hop, Indian and world music. She studied jazz and world music at York University and was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by th...
Episode 20: How to Overcome Fear
January 31, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFear stops many of us. It stops us from telling someone we love them. Or taking a new job in a new city. Or even taking the first step towards our new-found passion. Fear can debilitate us. It can give us an excuse. It’s strong enough to derail us. It plays with our minds. It plays with our hearts. It plays with our lives. People think I’m a strong confident woman. That I’ve accomplished so much in life because I don’t fear anything or anyone. They are wrong. But ...
How to Overcome Fear in Your Creative Journey
January 31, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFear stops many of us. It stops us from telling someone we love them. Or taking a new job in a new city. Or even taking the first step towards our new-found passion. Fear can debilitate us. It can give us an excuse. It’s strong enough to derail us. It plays with our minds. It plays with our hearts. It plays with our lives. People think I’m a strong confident woman. That I’ve accomplished so much in life because I don’t fear anything or anyone. They are wrong. But ...
Filmmaker Ed Love – How Dreaming Big Motivates You To Live Your Best Life
January 24, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBEd grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. The youngest of 6 siblings, Ed was determined not to be another hopeless statistic from the inner city. In High School where he gained a reputation for Singing, DJ’ing and being a class clown, Ed also knew he wanted more out of life. Using his jokes and charm, Ed won over his high school sweetheart and now wife, Mrs. Love, and soon after graduating High School he enlisted in the US Army and was well on his way to building a career in the teleco...
Episode 19: Filmmaker Ed Love – Dream Big
January 24, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBEd grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. The youngest of 6 siblings, Ed was determined not to be another hopeless statistic from the inner city. In High School where he gained a reputation for Singing, DJ’ing and being a class clown, Ed also knew he wanted more out of life. Using his jokes and charm, Ed won over his high school sweetheart and now wife, Mrs. Love, and soon after graduating High School he enlisted in the US Army and was well on his way to building a career in the teleco...