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Creativity As An Act of Service

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.

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Creativity Is Instrumental with William Blue

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):
http://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
https://twitter.com/KidAzulProd
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

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Inside The Mind of An In-House Designer

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

Follow Creative Bobbie:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

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Acts of Service with Torrence Brown

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.

 

Follow Brown Koolaid:
https://www.twitch.tv/brownkoolaid
https://twitter.com/_BrownKoolaid_

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/

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Truly 4 The Love of Storytelling with TJ Tooley

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/

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The Unapologetic Creativity of Justin Shepard

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

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Branding Content Creation Design

How To Start A Podcast (And Why I Did)

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. 

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How To Create A Graphic Design Video Show With A Cool Name

In 2018, I embark on a new creative journey. Towards the end of 2017, I decided I wanted to produce more video content on a consistent basis. I began working on a new video series to premiere in 2018 called “Run The Layers”. Run The Layers is a show created because I thought it was a cool name and I love Adobe Illustrator (+ the entire Adobe Creative Cloud) and making logos. The purpose behind the show is to take the viewer on a journey on how designs are created. I want to break down all the layers, figurative and literal, within pieces of graphic design.