Courageous Creativity

How do we heal and move forward with our creative life? Ivory gives us a roadmap.

Ivory Shields returns to the podcast and shares a powerful message of healing and growth.  Her empathy and awareness will capture your heart and spirit.  Ivory has the distinction of being on the podcast more than any other guest and we thank her deeply for her support.  
Her new channel Soul Audacity is incredible!
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Why is so difficut for us creatives to keep going? Laura Pfizenmayer tells you how and why.

   Laura Pfzinenmayer is a writer who has taken one of the most challenging moments anyone of us could have, and made a triumphant piece of art.  Her play "Cancer is a pain in my a.." ,is incredible story in which each of us can relate.  I had a chance to hear it as part our mutual affiliation with Atlanta's "Merely Writers" creative group.  She shares some powerful messages in this conversation about perseverance, the craft, and the energy of momentum.  People come into our life at exactly the right time.  When you listen to this conversation, it will be your perfect time to hear Laura's message. 
 
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How do I get started with a productivity system?

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I share with you my thoughts on the four mental considerations we should think of (annually) when it comes to our productivity system.   
We only have a system so we can spend more time with those we love.
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Do you value your health as a creative? We must make this a focus, so we can focus.

Health is a value that we all need as creatives.  When our health is not where we would like, it can effect our ability to get into a flow state.  In this episode, I share my thoughts on Health as a value.  Please subscribe and let us know how you feel and think about this episode.  
"Keep your health on track allows you to attract and attack your creativity."

Do you want to learn about leadership from one of the best? Toni gives us examples.

     Toni Simmons-Henson is a leader, author, advocate, and wonderful spirit.  For over ten years she has guided the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival to greatness.  She has given creators an audience and platform for many to share their work.  The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is one of the most renowned theatre festivals in the world.  She is also a published author and poet that will share her voice in front of audiences across the globe.
   She recently was awarded as the Creativity Cocktail's creator of the year.  We are so appreciative that this honor shall henceforth be named the "Toni Simmons-Henson" award or "Toni' for short.  She gives you a brief synopsis of the amazing things she has been doing to create a world in which creators survive and thrive in this conversation. Download this episode, subscribe and keep following the Creativity Cocktail podcast on all platforms!  
"We must tell our stories." -Toni
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A reading from the play Jet Blacks starring Casey and Ivory. "REUNIFICATION"

As part of our celebration of our two year anniversary.  
 
THIS IS A READING OF JET BLACKS PLAY WRITTEN BY WINSTON A. WILSON
 
    I want to thank our first every guests Casey J. Ashley and Ivory Shields for helping us celebrating our podcast's two year anniversary.  They reprise their roles from Jet Blacks night club in a reading of the pivotal scene from the play.  Every time we have an event (live or virtual), there will be a creative blessing.  We hope that you enjoy this snippet and please subscribe to the podcast for all creatives.
Jet Blacks was originally written a long time ago as I was feeling emotions coming out of 9/11. As the pandemic began, I wanted to feel some hope as a response to the many emotions I was going through. I begin to reimagine the story with the same characters in a different time. This scene represents the main character coming to grips with the emotional trauma of reuniting with his mother. When i write, I feel something usually and it and this represented that moment. Jet Blacks was written a bit over a decade ago and without a doubt the biggest play I've done, going over a cool two hours.
We created Creativity Cocktail as a way for creatives to use their talents to help guide them through emotional trauma. It has been my ultimate pleasure to be associated with the energy to promote and celebrate the creative soul that each one has within. Create your universe-Winston.
 
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Values are what connects purpose to routines and tasks

Values are the connective tissue between purpose and daily tasks. You can't get things done unless you know why the things you are doing have meaning. Goals can run into a minefield unless we aligned them with our core being. "You are a masterpiece painting that you are beautifying one brush stroke at a time." -WW
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#values #productivity #calling #purpose #winning #whyamIhere #whodoIlove #whatarevalues #feedingmymind #nevergiveup
 
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Emily McClain gives writers and all of guidance on starting, working, and completing projects!

    Emily is a wonderful  playwright and educator.  She is not only successful and immersed in our community, but she also helps others grow.  One of the Rising Tides Charity's principle's are  represented  in Emily's commitment to the craft and giving to others.  We are so honored to have her join us.  If you are writer, go get your notebook out because you are going to need it.  We want to thank Emily for joining us and hope she will join us again!
 
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If you have a business, Dap Paxton will show you how to grind!

Dap Paxton returns to the Creativity Cocktail.  He exemplifies the drive of entrepreneurship and creativity.  Do you struggle with the balance between the two?  Listen to our conversation and he will give you tangible advice on how to focus.  i’m so looking forward to him coming back to CC and you will get some much incredible wisdom from this brother!
 
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Have you ever wondered about a life committed to the Theatre? Laura shares her journey.

    The Theatre is one of the most powerful art forms in human history.  Laura King shares a deep love of creating works and seeing them manifest on stage.  I personally felt inspired and educated by this conversation.  I hope you feel the same.  
     Laura King is a playwright, dramaturg, director, and editor. She holds an MFA in playwrighting (with a concentration in dramaturgy) from the Hollins Playwrights Lab and a master’s in English from Northwestern University. She is the Atlanta Region representative of the Dramatists Guild and chair of the Publications Committee for the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Laura’s full-length plays Independence Day at Happy Meadows and The Harmony Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Jubilee are available for licensing through Stage Rights. Her play The Cayuga Canal Girls is a winner of the 2020 AACT NewPlayFest. Laura also serves as a Literary Associate for YouthPLAYS, which has published many of her plays for young audiences.  For more information, see laurakingplaywright.com.