Brandon recounts his evolution from a young professional yearning for purpose to a creative director, now empowered to concentrate on the projects that truly resonate with him. Throughout the discussion, we challenge the fine line between admiration and imitation of influencers and reflect on the gradual progression of creative confidence.

On this episode of Create Beyond Sunday I sat down with Franceli Chapman-Varela, a fellow Spartan with as she shared her journey that took her from Norfolk State to the world of LA. Remember the first time you took a leap of faith?

The hosts also emphasize the importance of creativity in TV and movies, as it can unlock something within us and reveal a part of ourselves that is essential to our personal growth. They note that TV shows and movies can provide both the problem and the solution in the same episode, allowing us to digest and discuss the content.

In the latest episode of Commissioned to Create, host Shivawn Mitchell and her guest Brandy Anderson discuss southern storytelling and their experience at the Southern Documentary Fund Convening. Budding filmmaker Brandy navigates the complexities of Southern storytelling and her responsibility to represent her community, while discussing the importance of community, truth, and heart in the documentary filmmaking industry.

I was actually very shy and quiet as a child. I listened way more than I talked. I recall having to make a decision about my major the first day of orientation and I just decided counseling/social work because I loved helping people and I gave good advice.

This was going to be a Holiday gift guide, but let’s just use this as a way to celebrate my birthday month in June. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to get your creative friends or the people in your life that run a brand or business.

You have a good idea, and you don’t know where to start with your podcast? Or you find yourself talking yourself out of launching because it seems overwhelming.

When I started my first podcast 10 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I knew I had a great idea and a community that I wanted to serve. I hit the ground running but of course I ran into a few walls and some speed bumps.