On my podcast RUN THE LAYERS with Creative Bobbie, I ask my guests six questions surrounding the topic of creativity. One episode featured my friend Torrence, who described creativity as a way of solving a problem or providing a service. His response inspired me to write this blog post about seeing creativity as an act of service for the greater good of others.
Multi-hyphenate (photographer, videographer, gamer, streamer) Janessa Smith a.k.a. Knockoutness joins the pod! We talk about the trials and tribulations of being a creative.
twitch.tv/knockoutness
instagram.com/knockoutness
twitter.com/knockoutness
youtube.com/theknockoutvisual
instagram.com/theknockoutvisual
www.theknockoutvisual.com
Mentioned:
Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Be Kind, Rewind
Purpose Behind The Seams (full feature)
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
Live from Grandma’s house, sports performance and corporate wellness expert (+ my brother) Larry Bratcher Jr. joins the podcast to talk about how he uses creativity and how it ties into the pursuit of success. We talk athletes, business, sports, music, and more in what doubles as an episode of my podcast and a pilot of his future podcast!
Larry Bratcher is a Strength and Conditioning Practitioner specializing in sports performance, injury rehab and prevention. He holds a Z-Health Movement as well NASM’s CPT, PES, CES certifications with CSCS pending. He founded Hegemony Training after graduating from Fayetteville State University and playing basketball professionally for 10 years in the CBA, IBA, and USBL in the United States. Larry played in Professional Leagues in Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Iceland, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Larry works with athletes throughout the year to develop and improve each player’s game. Larry has mastered the art of marrying sports science, skill development and nutrition to build a complete athlete.
HEGEMONYTRAINING.COM
facebook.com/hegemonytraining
instagram.com/larrybratcherjr
Mentioned:
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Kobe Bryant ‘Muse’ Motivational Workout Mix + His “666 Workout” Routine
Choose Your Perspective by John Martin
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode I talk with my friend, music producer Kid Azul b.k.a. William Blue. We talk about the universal language that is music and it’s impact on our lives.
Follow Blue (producer of the sounds you hear in the background of my content):
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https://www.facebook.com/TheKIdAzul
https://soundcloud.com/kidazul
Mentioned:
Mr. Hyunh
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
“Pity” – Voli Contra feat. J. Cole
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
A solo ep where I talk about my experience being an in-house graphic designer here in Stillwater, Oklahoma for Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters. Being in-house, for me, means being able to apply my knowledge and translate my love for the organizations into visually appealing and communicative art. As an in-house designer, I personally know and care about everything I do. It’s not just a job for me.
Kappa Kappa Psi | Tau Beta Sigma | National HQ
National Convention (Instagram)
MY PORTFOLIO: http://www.shypsi.com
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In this episode, I chat with my friend, gamer/streamer Torrence Brown aka “Brown Koolaid”. We talk about a variety of topics including how creativity is an act of service.
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Mentioned:
Teen Titans
Michael Baisden
Samurai Pizza Cats
My Hero Academia
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
In this episode, I chat with my friend, author & podcaster TJ Tooley of 4 The Love of Story (also hosted here on Anchor) and Everyone & Their Brother fame. We talk about believing in yourself and dreams of the impact our creativity can have on the world.
4 The Love of Story Podcast: Original stories written and read by T.J. Tooley
(Available on various podcast platforms)
https://anchor.fm/tj-tooley
https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofstory
https://twitter.com/4theloveofstory
Mentioned:
Quidditch (for reals!)
Fiction City Logos
Everyone & Their Brother Podcast
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode, I welcome my friend, artist/animator Justin Shepard (Moonbeams), to discuss how he sees creativity, the things he wants to create, the process, inspirations, and all things animation and art.
http://www.deviantart.com/moonbeams53
Mentions in the podcast:
We both marched trumpet at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University in the Blue & Gold Marching Machine.
Donate: Blue & Gold Loyalty Foundation
Gurren Lagaan
Kill la Kill
Promare
Music by Kid Azul Productions
On this episode of Run The Layers, I give you the mission and vision of the pod and what I believe creatively. I firmly believe that each of us were put onto this Earth to deposit something into this world that will improve it. We each have the potential to do something, create something for the betterment of others. Let’s explore that and act on it.
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A podcast is an episodic audio programme on a particular topic. The topic of my podcast, RUN THE LAYERS, is simply creativity. On the pod, we are peeling back the layers behind the creativity we see and exhibit while motivating ourselves and others. I want to celebrate and encourage creativity amongst my friends and everyone within my sphere of influence. RUN THE LAYERS with Creative Bobbie (that’s me!) is a platform for me to express myself and, from time-to-time, promote those I know who are using their gifts to deposit a little bit of themselves into the world. Through this project, I also want to continue to learn and grow as a content creator.