Episode 60: Capturing Inspiration The Creative Alchemist podcast

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Episode 81 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Derek Santiago 28:38

2年之前28:38

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Derek Santiago’s mission is health advocacy with a focus on underserved communities like ones he grew up in. He loves to be of service by sharing expertise in fitness, nutrition, and overall healthy lifestyle. After practicing yoga for over a decade, Derek completed his Yoga Teacher Training at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. As a father, he strives to break destructive generational patterns and be a positive example for his own children as well as other parents. You can give Derek a follow through his Instagram page: @derekwillyoga. ____________________________________________________ A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you’ll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 80 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Sistah Anyangō 21:15

2年之前21:15

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Sistah Anyangō is the Founder and CEO of The FLYY Movement, LLC. She is an award- winning Empowerment Freedom Coach, Motivational Speaker, Master Teaching Artist, and Executive Coach. Sistah Anyangō holds a bachelor’s degree in both English and Afrikan American studies as well as a Master of Arts degree in Afrikan American Studies. At the Hartford Family Institute Center for Psychotherapy & Healing Arts, Sistah Anyangō a Phase 3 trainee of the HFI Body Centered Psychotherapy Training Program. She also holds her Family Development Credential through the Connecticut Family Development Institute, which is a program of University of Connecticut’s Center for the Study of Culture, Health & Human Development and the Office of Early Childhood. She also received her Middle Management Certification through the City of Hartford’s Department of Families, Children Youth and Recreation. Services. Sistah Anyangō is licensed to teach Zumba® Basics I, Zumba® Basics II, Zumba®Gold, Zumba Kids®, Zumba® Toning® and Strong by Zumba®. For over fifteen years, Sistah Anyangō has been using her experiences to help individuals, primarily women over forty, to discover themselves, create a road map on how to get there, and coached them along the way to give support and encouragement. In addition to her over forty years of experience as a dancer and master teaching artist in various dance mediums, Sistah Anyangō has also been a university visiting lecturer, where she developed the “Afrikan Dance & Folklore; An Experience of Movement & Music of the Diaspora” course offering. As a workshop engager, she has developed the following topics: “Mindfulness through Movement & Music”, “The Hell of Brokenness Through Fire”, “How Can We Love Ourselves to Peace from Broken Pieces” and “Live in Soul Happiness”. Sistah Anyangō has also created events and programs in schools, community agencies, and institutions of higher learning. Recently she has implemented Workplace Wellness to help organizations create a Culture of Self-Care. Additionally, she has developed team building, goal setting and executive coach modules for organizations. For her work in the community, as the founder and CEO of The FLYY Movement, Sistah Anyangō has been recognized and received an award by the following entities: Project Resiliency, Circle of Hands, Campaign for Peace, 100 Women of Color, You are Beautiful, When Destiny Meets Purpose, Phenomenal Women in Business. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you’ll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 79 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Ehhsteph 24:16

2年之前24:16

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Ehhsteph (she/her) is originally from New Britian, CT. Her work is inspired by horror films and special effects. Through sculpting and fabricating she focuses on making one-of-a-kind mugs and other oddities, that showcase her childhood obsessions, admiration for movies and her Peruvian heritage. Her education in visual communications and advanced character design for special effects has allowed her to create pieces that tell a story and create a little magic. You can check out Ehhsteph’s work at her website ehhsteph.com . ____________________________________________________ A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you’ll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 78 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Andrew Dean Wright 32:23

2年之前32:23

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Andrew Dean Wright is a poet, digital artist, and photographer based in the Hartford, CT area. Having taken to poetry from an early age, Andrew’s pieces range from simple exercises in device to pieces penned with the intent to serve as catalysts for discussion and praxis— with a large focus on freeing ourselves from the things that hold us back from expressing ourselves fully, whether that be from oppressive institutions, or one’s own inhibition. You can find a selection of his work and keep an eye out for his upcoming work on Instagram at @andrewdeanwrites _____________________ A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you’ll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 77 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Patrick "Rico" Williams 32:01

2年之前32:01

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Through writing, content creation, youth development, consultation, workshop facilitation, and much more, Patrick (he/him) helps people find the inherent value in their stories confronting the ever-present danger of silence. A Jamaican, who immigrated to the States at fifteen, he is currently honing in on translating his experiences as a recently naturalized Black American - in a country that hunts them for sport. Patrick is an author; books I’ve Just Got These Words Fam… and Jesus is Black. explore the aforementioned themes. His left shoulder has also made an appearance on GQ.com. ____________ A note about these special episodes : This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 76 || Special || A Little Bit of Death with Chion Wolf 24:56

2年之前24:56

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Chion Wolf (she/her) is the host of Audacious on Connecticut Public Radio, where she explores our human conditions, and challenges the limitations of our personal perspectives. She can be found on all social medias @chionwolf. A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you’ll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I’m sharing the audio from those interviews I’ll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it’s blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it’ll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I’d drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 75: Wild ideas and why we should follow through on them 13:21

3年之前13:21

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On this episode I talk about a wild idea I had: my annual storytelling show A Little Bit of Death and why *you* should also follow through on your own wild ideas. Like what you hear? Want to support my work AND get access to exclusive content? Consider becoming a Patron (aka Squad) here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 74: Prestige + EZ Bluez from Behind the Brand 1:25:04

3年之前1:25:04

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This week I sat down with EZ Bluez and Prestige after 4 other attempts to record virtually - universe wasn't having it. Together, this dynamic duo make up Behind the Brand - a show dedicated to highlighting local talent, changemakers, and leaders. About EZ Bluez (aka Dustin): Just a boy standing in front of a group of people trying to be ok. Born and raised in Suffolk County Long Island Ez comes from a single parent household trying to fit in in the land of middle class America. Often stated that he grew up with his mother more then she raised him, there seems to be the embers of that eternal Lost Boy that helps him navigate life. Musician, actor, podcast, and radio show personality Ez is always focused on the next sentence and what magic it will unlock. Front man for New Haven based Art/punk band Shame Penguin Ez holds weekly therapy sessions dressed up as practices and plays at least twice a month at what he calls “group therapy sessions” understanding that sometimes you need to be both the spoonful of sugar and the medicine itself. You can also find him every Monday and Friday 12pm to 1pm on Wnhh New Haven’s show Behind the Brand with Prestige as they sit down with independent business owners, artists, and musicians to give them a platform to speak their truths and let connect them with the Wnhh audience. “When the going gets weird the weird turn pro” Hunter S Thompson About Prestige (aka Preston): Preston Wilson is a Connecticut School of Broadcasting graduate who had a career in radio for over ten years Throughout Preston’s tenure he has done community work helping teenagers get broadcast experience by introducing them to writing their own news stories & radio commercials. Preston is a radio personality for 103.5FM New Haven Independent’s WNHH Community Radio under the stage name “Prestige”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 73: How I took the leap 17:08

3年之前17:08

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In this episode, I talk about how I quit my job and share some tips that worked for me and may (or may not) work for you in your journey to full-time artistry. Be sure to follow the page on Instagram . Subscribe and consider becoming a monthly supporter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 72: Take fear for the ride 9:08

3年之前9:08

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On this episode, I talk about why you should move *with* the fear and things that have helped me move more bravely in my art. Also! I'll be a panelist at this rad event called Decolonize and Discover happening June 17-19 in Charlton, Massachusetts at Ye Old Commons. The Decolonize & Discover Festival was created with the desire to amplify the voices of BIPOC, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and people with disabilities within the worlds of creative storytelling. Get your tickets! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 71: Godfrey Simmons from HartBeat Ensemble 54:01

3年之前54:01

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Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. is an award-winning actor, producer, director, and playwright who has spent over thirty years amplifying the voices of marginalized people and communities. And he is a father to Samuel. He is Artistic Director for HartBeat Ensemble in Hartford, CT, where he has co-produced the Off-Broadway virtual production of American Dreams with Working Theater, . In 2012, he co-founded Civic Ensemble, a regional theatre in Ithaca, NY. For Civic, he directed Eugene O’Neill’s All God’s Chillun Got Wings and appeared in Judy Tate's Fast Blood and Athol Fugard's My Children! My Africa!. Godfrey was a Producing Artist for Off-Broadway’s Epic Theatre Ensemble for four years, appearing in The Winning Side, A More Perfect Union, Widowers’ Houses (which Godfrey co-adapted with Ron Russell), Measure for Measure, Einstein's Gift, and A Hard Heart, among other plays. Also for Epic,.he co-wrote and starred in a documentary play about the election of President Barack Obama, Dispatches From (A)mended America. Godfrey and his colleague Brandt Adams, traveled throughout the American South interviewing 100 Southerners about the election. He won the 1999 Audelco Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in John Henry Redwood's Old Settler opposite Leslie Uggams at Primary Stages. He appeared in award-winning productions at Playwrights Horizons (Betty's Summer Vacation, Obie Award-Best Play) and Round House Theatre (Home, Helen Hayes Award-Best Production). His radio show The Griot Hour appeared from 2015-2019 on the Ithaca, NY Community Radio station WRFI, where he has just begun co-hosting the Black Lives Matter Forum. Godfrey is a 2012 TCG/Fox Fellow and a lifetime member of Ensemble Studio Theatre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support…

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Episode 70: Answering my Patrons: What goes into the art? 4:09

3年之前4:09

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On this episode, I answer the last question (for now) from my Patrons on Patreon - what goes into the art that I make? Tune in. Subscribe. Become a supporter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support

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Episode 69: Our values, our GPS 7:18

3年之前7:18

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On this episode, I talk about the importance of values, what they are, and how we can identify and use our values to help navigate us through our creative practice... and maybe even our whole lives? Cool. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support

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Episode 68: Answering my patrons: Overcoming obstacles 9:44

3年之前9:44