Courageous Creativity

Join Di Thomas as Di shares guidance on being focused as a creator. Di's film career is growing and expanding in many wonderful directions. You will love this conversation.

Thank you so much, Di!

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What do I use to be creative?

I use several things, but the main thing I use is a place to store my ideas.

You've heard me talk about Notion recently, and that is a place where I have an idea, and then I put it in there.

But I also create a roadmap, so if I have an idea for a blog or a podcast, I use a template that says, this is an idea stage, and then I go from there.

The cool thing, for everyone listening, there are multiple ways to do this.

You can do this with a tool like Notion, but you can also use it with other planning tools.

So if you have an iOS device, you can use reminders where you can set it up in a Kanban style, where you have one thing to the left that says, this is something that's in the queue,

I love productivity, not because of apps but because it helps me creatively. I'm hopeful this may give you some insight into my process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also if you have any ideas for topics please let me know.

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When I was growing up, the character Wolverine from the X-Men resonated with me. I like many growing up was filled with rage. I was bullied incessantly and at any moment felt like I could burst and go berserk (Wolverine's greatest fear). I know this episode is a departure from my typical topics, but I wish to give you some insight into why productivity and having a modicum of self-discipline are important for my life.

In 2023 Caesar Winston Wilson performed "The Broken Wings of Young Black Male" by Winsphere Jones. At the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. This was for the annual Doctor Doris Derby Monologue Competition. He did this while serving as an intern at this year's festival.

We are so proud of him.

To learn more about the festival, please check:

https://Atlantabtf.org

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It is such a pleasure to have Jeneen Hammond join us on the CCshow. I've had the pleasure of experiencing her show "Journey" on more than one occasion. Her spirit and love for us will be an inspiration to everyone. Don't forget to become a member of the site for the full video version as well as many cool creative content,

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I created a song to represent the first episode in my making of the "Lyrics" series. In the video, I share that I begin with what is the "Inciting Incident" that drives the story,

Check out the video and subscribe for more.

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I've known Portia for many years. She has personally been there for me as an actor in one of my staged readings. Since then I've followed her journey and her relentless focus on spirituality. I'm so honored to have her join our conversation.

She is one of the most intelligent and insightful people I know.

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Leroy shares his powerful journey with us. This was one of the most provocative conversations we’ve ever conducted. This film not only has a stirring title, (Dying to Learn) but also teaches a lesson about trauma. Brother Leroy Barrett is an incredible filmmaker and educator. You will feel moved by his commitment to our young people and his love for film.

Website:

• www.RosesNowVisions.com.
• https://youtu.be/GcxdataD3b
• https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt11410154/?ref_=m_recent_view

I've been so proud to talk to creatives of all types. They have honored me and our audience with us all that they have learned and overcome. I've learned something that seems obvious, all of us have something that we've gone through. Many that have been part of our conversations are strong and use the power of creativity to help themselves and the world. I'm so looking forward to our future and our ability to create safe spaces for all of us.

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