Courageous Creativity

Creators on "The Courageous Creativity Show" redefine success and purpose not merely by traditional metrics like applause or fame, but through a deeper commitment to authenticity, impact, and personal growth, especially when navigating life's challenges.

Here's how they express this:

Redefining Success

• Provoking Thought and Resonating with Audiences: For playwright Jeanette Hill, a play is successful if it makes people think or provokes discussion, even if they don't agree with the content. Similarly, if a character resonates with even one person, it's a success. The goal is for people to leave thinking, even if they don't have a good time. Jeanette believes that if the audience "got it" when they leave, that's what she's striving for. She recalls a time when people in a restaurant were arguing about characters and events from her play, indicating its success in sparking discussion and relating to their lives.

• Inspiring, Healing, and Transforming: Jeneen Hammond's motivation is to tell stories that inspire, heal, and transform, emphasizing the power of one's own story and voice. This mission to help communities tell their stories, as seen in her nine-month project in Pennsylvania, highlights success through collective impact and revival. Jeneen views herself as a "steward" of stories that come from "Divine orchestration," highlighting a purpose beyond personal gain.

• Authenticity and Vulnerability: The show emphasizes that genuine conversations and authentic work are key to impactful connections with the audience. Tarnisha Small, for example, found her voice and confidence through acting by embracing vulnerability and letting go of the fear of failure. Jeneen Hammond notes that writing from an authentic space, truly reflecting oneself, can be scary but leads to impactful stories.

• Emotional Connection: Success is often measured by the emotional connection a story creates, whether through laughter or tears. Jeneen Hammond herself knows a story is on an emotional track if it makes her cry or laugh.

Finding Purpose Amidst Challenges

• Drawing on Personal Experiences: Many guests transform personal challenges into their purpose.

◦ Grief and Navigation: Angel L. Henderson shares that navigating life after losing both parents requires immense courage, making her journey of building her own voice and seeking counseling a display of strength.

◦ Overcoming Self-Doubt and Trauma: Tarnisha Small's journey into acting was sparked by a friend's perception of her potential, helping her overcome low self-worth and shyness. Tamina Ward uses her experiences with childhood teasing, abandonment, and generational trauma to inspire young adults to break free from their past burdens. She intentionally "dropped the pack" of past hurts. Jason C. Louder's stories, like the one about "Baba Tunde the Grio," often focus on themes of love, hope, faith, and overcoming self-doubt and trauma.

◦ Healing from Pain: Jeanette Hill discusses how her play "Clean Sheets," which garnered a perfect score but theaters were afraid to produce, addresses cultural hurts, aiming to move from a "scab to a scar" for societal healing. She emphasizes that there's "no honor in pain" and that unresolved hurts can manifest as anger or other negative behaviors.

• Embracing a Divine Calling and Stewardship: Jeneen Hammond believes her writing comes from a "Divine orchestration" and views herself as a "steward" of these stories, emphasizing a purpose beyond personal gain. This resonates with the idea that every person has a "Divine calling and assignment and purpose."

• Proactive Creation and Entrepreneurship: Instead of waiting for opportunities, creators like Tarnisha Small choose to write and produce their own films to create roles for themselves and others, recognizing the need to be entrepreneurial. Jeneen Hammond developed "The Dreamer's Village" to help people revive their creative dreams and learn to monetize their gifts, emphasizing taking ownership of one's God-given dream and not waiting for external validation.

• Mindset and Resilience:

◦ Learning from Setbacks: Jason C. Louder views challenges as "learning opportunities" that can push one forward. He uses financial challenges in the acting industry as a motivator for learning and growth.

◦ "Just Do It": Portia Cue and Winston Wilson encourage creators to "just start" their projects, regardless of how big or small, and not wait for perfection or validation. Portia gives the example of Lita Renee Brown and Dour Ashwood producing their own micro-miniseries, "Pressure."

◦ Consistency and Persistence: Jeanette Hill, a prolific playwright with over 100 plays, exemplifies consistency, writing "all of the time." She advises writers to keep notes, save all writing, and not let "writer's block" stop them, encouraging "what if" exercises and knowing that "there's no such thing as useless writing." She also notes that her stride was not hit until she was 72, emphasizing the importance of showing up every day, authentically, and doing what you're supposed to do, regardless of external validation.

◦ Daily Practices: Guests maintain well-being through practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, exercise, and daily creative activities. Tarnisha Small starts her day with prayer, meditation, and gratitude journaling. Winston Wilson practices daily gratitude, focuses on top priorities, and engages in creative activities. Tamina Ward emphasizes that mindset fuels courage and resilience, and that even when physically limited (like her knees for running a marathon), mental focus can drive capability.

◦ Allowing for Breaks: Tarnisha Small advises taking breaks when feeling frustrated, as the industry isn't going anywhere, allowing for a fresh perspective. She also learned to not fear failure, which had held her back.

◦ Borrowing Belief: Tomina Ward suggests that when an individual's belief system is low, they can "borrow that belief" from good people in their circle.

• Community and Giving Back:

◦ Sharing Resources and Wisdom: Jason C. Louder stresses the importance of sharing resources within the creative community, noting that "we cannot exist without one another." Tamina Ward is compelled to "speak life" into young adults and educators, sharing her "wealth of knowledge" to help them avoid past mistakes and break generational trauma. She believes human beings are "the original AI" through storytelling.

◦ Pouring into Others: Winston Wilson, the host, expresses that his core value is helping others succeed and that talking to people and connecting with them is a key motivator. He daily calls someone he hasn't talked to in a while to offer support. The show itself aims to inspire at least one person to expand their path. Jeneen Hammond's "Dreamer's Village" provides a supportive community for individuals to revive and monetize their creative dreams. John C. Smith, a lifelong friend of the host, exemplifies how strong, long-lasting friendships provide unwavering support and positive influence in life and creative pursuits.

In essence, creators on "The Courageous Creativity Show" believe that true success stems from creating work that is authentic, impacts others positively, and allows for continuous personal growth and healing, driven by a deep sense of purpose that often transforms personal adversity into a powerful mission to serve and inspire their communities.

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Sunday Mar 07, 2021

Diane teaches us about health and wellness!

Sunday Mar 07, 2021

Health and wellness is so important to all of us. Diane Nix shares powerful information on how basic habits can grow into a powerful health journey. I loved this conversation immeasurably and I think you will as well. Remember to subscribe and comment as the mission to inspire our creative lives continue.

"You are a masterpiece, keep painting your life!" -Winston

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Saturday Feb 27, 2021

NAZ PANKEY is creating stories as her calling.

Saturday Feb 27, 2021

The great NAZ returns! She will share her powerful journey and share her newest ventures. She has published a book, started several new shows, and is giving so much to our community.

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Sunday Feb 14, 2021

SURVIVING BUSINESS S.1 EP 1. I FEEL THE ENERGY!

Sunday Feb 14, 2021

SHAMELESS CROSS PROMOTION ALERT!
Those of you how know me, know that I love business for what it can do in others lives. My brother and I have been working and debating business forever. This new channel, we talk about an industry, organization, or persona that is teetering. We will offer solutions and hope you can join us. Subscribe on YouTube by going to "SURVIVING BUSINESS".
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THIS IS IT!   The next chapter in our growing compendium is here! SURVIVING BUSINESS is our newest and most exciting show! Each episode we will take an industry, organization, political system, or brand and give solutions to its current dilemma and offer super dope solutions right off the dome!   We will using our half century ( yes it's true ) of engagement with corporations, brands, and non-profit organizations to find non-scripted ideas.
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For our inaugural show we are going to talk about something we know at ton about! VIDEO GAMES and specifically retail video games business ( like you know, G@*ES!@T ) and come up with ways, if any to turn it around.   It is going to be intense fun with a discussion about the future and our personal view. We personally love video games!
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David V. Wilson shares his economic and financial acumen to each episode giving unique and business-breaking views on each topic! Winston A. Wilson will impart years of leadership and development to give context that impacts people from all sides and angles.
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WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD!

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Thursday Feb 11, 2021

My MS Journey, the last few months.

Thursday Feb 11, 2021

I've learned quite a bit about my body and my health recently. Aches and pains that I would attribute to age or football has now become more clear. I've had some great neurologists and doctors give me some good guidance. God has given me this opportunity to fulfill his purpose for my life and I will do it. We have some amazing creatives on tap this year and look for the launch of two new shows in which whatever it is I have, I will give to all. Thank you all for your support and pouring into me. It's been great. Hit the link below to find out all I'm up to and I look forward to sharing and connecting with each of you.

"Keep painting the masterpiece that is you" -Winston

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Sunday Jan 31, 2021

What is your creative process? I share how I get my mind ready for each session.

Sunday Jan 31, 2021

We all have an environment or a setup when we are about to create our beautiful works of any kind. I share some of the ways I get prepared mentally and physically. How do you prepare to be creative? To check out other stuff, I'm involved in by going to https://linktree.com/winstonawilson.

Thank you all for everything you do and remember,

"Keep painting the masterpiece that is your life.

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Monday Jan 18, 2021

Haddon Kime kicks off 2021 with a real conversation about creativity and our personal opportunity!

Monday Jan 18, 2021

Haddon is an accomplished creator with many amazing productions and shows under his belt. We talk about "Lag", an incredible "Zoomiscal" that has been picking up momentum all over the country. This is a great way for Creativity Cocktail to kick off our interviews for 2021. You will enjoy this authentic conversation as we discuss our creative journey and we maximize every moment. Thank you for joining us Haddon!
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Thursday Dec 31, 2020

2021 is your best CREATIVE time ever!

Thursday Dec 31, 2020

2021 is going to be the best time in your life and your creative spirit will shine through. My name is Winston A. Wilson and I'm excited about the future. One brushstroke at a time!

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Thursday Dec 03, 2020

Brenda Porter helps us with "Racial Reconciliation"

Thursday Dec 03, 2020

Brenda Porter is originally from Warner Robins, GA, and is the founding artistic director of Impact Theatre Atlanta where she produces thought-provoking shows in hopes of encouraging a better understanding of oneself and each other. She started this company six years ago and since it’s formation it has produced over 15 shows and provided over ten free workshops and events for the community. As an actress, she has performed on stage in Atlanta, New York, Florida, Virginia, and Oregon. You may have seen her on TV in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne,” “Being Mary Jane,” or“Greenleaf,” amongst others.In addition to directing at her own theater, her directorial talents have been utilized on several local theater productions.Brenda also enjoys teaching whether it's senior citizens, young adults, or children. and she is proud to be a board member of the prestigious Suzi Bass Awards celebrating excellence in theater.

Sunday Nov 22, 2020

Introducing TBT Time Buster Tools!

Sunday Nov 22, 2020

T.B.T. Time Buster Tools is our premiere event in which I will share ten key tools that I have developed over the years. Caesar Wilson interviews me on what this could mean and he does an awesome job. Please join all of us on Dec 5 at 10 AM!

Please click this link to join this event and get ready to crush 2021!

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Friday Nov 20, 2020

Jeanette is the writer's writer!

Friday Nov 20, 2020

Jeanette is one of the most prolific writers in our community. This conversation is about how we as a collective can come together and create some power. You will be inspired by this conversation. Please connect with Jeanette by checking out some of the links below.

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WINSTON A. WILSON

My purpose in my life is to serve our community by giving my energy and focus on improving everyone’s life around me. I do this through the talents God has given me and through the passion of execution. .