Sustainability is a complex topic in the realm of creativity, especially in fashion. I didn’t understand the depths of meaning the word sustainability has until I spoke with today’s guest, Jakia Fuller. Jakia is a multidisciplinary artist and clothing designer based in New Mexico. In this episode, we discuss...

• the current fashion “sustainability” space (do sustainable brands have flaws? should we buy from fast fashion brands?)
• developing your eco-friendly values as a creative
• and cultivating a sense of adventure in your life

Jakia’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.arifuller/

Jakia’s Website: https://jarifuller.com/

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I deleted my personal & creative Instagram accounts in December 2023, leading to a limited social media presence in 2024. Leaving social media has been a journey of realization for me. It also presents challenges as a creative because I have to be more intentional about sharing my creations with the world. In this episode, I share my evolution through social media platforms and some of the revelations I've experienced six months post-social.

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Hey y'all! I wanted to share a rewind back to an episode you might have missed last season. Did you know that creative counseling is a real practice within the mental health sphere? Last year for Mental Health Awareness month, I had a great conversation with Cindy Cisneros, a Creativity Counselor, where we discussed her experiences in creativity counseling, ways to pave your creative journey, finding balance, and more. Take a listen! If you're interested, you can connect with Cindy through her website.

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As social media changes to more "media" than "social" elements, many have chosen to leave social media platforms. But how do you leave when social media is your main avenue for marketing your creative ventures or your small business? In this episode, I chat with writer, teacher, and founder of Softer Sounds Amelia Hruby about her journey building a six-figure business after leaving social media. Through her success, I hope that every creative who feels disillusioned by social media knows that they can leave these apps and still be successful creatives.

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Do you want to quit social media? blog by Alexandra Franzen
Why me and my business don't do social media by Leonie Dawson
The truth about going mega-viral, part one by Emily McDowell on Substack

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Welcome to Season Two of Sheer Creativity! It's a new year, meaning new interviews! This episode features artist and graphic designer Gabi Zuniga, owner of the multi-disciplinary creative studio known as Studio Gab. Gabi is a freelance graphic designer and a resident artist at the Magnolia Art Xchange in Ocala, Florida. We discuss her creative processes, her penchant for creating art about Black joy, creating in overtly conservative areas, and her upcoming debut art show entitled Hello Again.

Gabi's Newsletter: https://thestudiogab.substack.com/
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Gabi's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiogab/
Learn more about AAGD (African American Graphic Designers): https://aagd.co/

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This episode is for all my creatives out there, but there are gems specifically for Black men. There aren't many spaces curated for the holistic health of Black men, so 757-based creative Brenten Jomar has decided to create these spaces in his city and beyond. Brenten founded the Black Boy Joy Fest, including the Black Men Heal Yoga classes that encourage Black men to release anxiety and embrace stillness. In this episode, you'll learn about Brenten's creative journey, hopes for the future, and advice for the creative looking for balance and stability.

Learn more about Black Boy Joy Fest (fundraising & volunteering): https://www.blackboyjoyfest.com/

Connect with Brenten on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brentenjomar/

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Without great writers, we wouldn't have great TV shows or films. In this episode, I speak with screenwriter Billyne Piquion about her creative writing journey, which progressed from writing stories to watching them unfold on screen. Billyne is a graduate student at Texas Southern University, an accomplished screenwriter with two short films in post production, and a poet with a poetry collection entitled Black Free Me.

Learn more about Billyne and read her work: https://www.queenbillyne.com/
Read Black Free Me: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Free-Rollercoaster-Queen-Billyne/dp/1737078406
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In today's episode, I talk with new podcaster Justin Alexander about the One Way Vision podcast, what excites him about creativity, and more.

One Way Vision Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onewayvisionpodcast

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