Sheer Creativity
Step into the chill vibes of Sheer Creativity, your go-to laid-back podcast about creatives for creatives! Immerse yourself in dynamic conversations, insightful interviews, and performances, all centered around the creative experience. With me, Laraya, as your guide, we'll blend special guests, personal development nuggets, and engaging creative content to inspire and motivate you on your artistic journey.
Episodes
29 episodes
Adventures in Sustainability with Multi-Disciplinary Artist Jakia Fuller
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 c...
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🏃🏽♀️ Why I Left the Social Media Streets
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 hav...
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⏪ REWIND: Learn about Creativity Counseling with Cindy Cisneros
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 con...
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Building a Six-Figure Business without Social Media: A Chat with Amelia Hruby
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 ep...
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Hello Again with Artist & Designer Gabi Zuniga
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 dis...
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Normalizing Black Boy Joy with Creative Brenten Jomar
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 ...
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The Power of Stories with Screenwriter Billyne Piquion
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 ...
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Creating a Coming of Age Podcast with Host Justin Alexander
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/onew...
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Reflections on Q2: Inconsistency, Finding Soul Work & Gaining Clarity
Soooo, if you're a devoted listener of Sheer Creativity, you noticed that the podcast hasn't been dropping consistently on Mondays recently. Honestly, Quarter 2 of 2023 has been filled with notions of leaving social media, questions surrounding...
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Therapy, Motherhood, and Writing (Oh My!) with Author Nathelie Zetrenne-Norman
After a career in the National Guard, Nathelie Zetrenne-Norman realized she wanted more control over her schedule, which led to the creation of her publishing company, Z House Publishing. In this episode, Nathelie and I discuss the influence of...
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Freedom: Spoken Word & a PSA to Stop Playing Yourself in these Creative Streets
Today I'm sharing my newest piece, Freedom, about my natural hair journey. I performed this piece at an open mic recently, and in this episode, I share tidbits of wisdom I gained from stepping out of my comfort zone.
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Unlearning Fear: Evolving Past Perceptions and Accepting New Challenges
Everyone has their own fears. Fears for creatives can be unique because sharing our interests and our work with the public can be a vulnerable experience. In this episode, I analyze my own relationship with fear from school age to now, and I sh...
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Thriving on the Road Less Traveled with Artist & Jewelry Maker Sandra Uche
Choosing a creative path is always a daunting task, but Sandra Uche is grateful to be thriving on the road less traveled. In this conversation, Sandra shares her journey from corporate to creative, leaving behind her education in public health ...
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Black Travel, Relocation, Networking & More with Alieshia's Adventures
We love seeing Black women traveling! Listen to Alieshia from Alieshia's Adventures talk about starting her travel YouTube channel, her experience relocating to Atlanta, balancing the many aspects of her brand, and more! Watch
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Caring for Your Creative Personality featuring Creativity Counselor Cindy Cisneros
We're starting off Mental Health Awareness month with a bang! Did y'all know creative counseling was a real practice within the mental health sphere? Listen to this conversation with Creativity Counselor Cindy Cisneros as we chat about her orig...
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Encouraging Affirmations for the Creative Soul
Sometimes the cure to our creative struggle is realizing the power of ourselves. This episode is full of affirmations to help you see the greatness of your creative journey and in yourself as a person.
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Being an Indie Author: Writing & Publishing My Book through Amazon, Dealing with Critiques and Regrets
Publishing my debut poetry book Words from a Wanderer has been one of my greatest achievements thus far, but being an indie author has...
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Reflections on Q1 of 2023: Doing vs Being, Triumphs & Future Fears
Quarter One of 2023 is officially over on Friday, March 31. As creatives, this is the time to reflect over what goals we’ve achieved thus far and what adjustments we can make to reach our fullest capabilities. In this episode, I get real about ...
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Brittany Renee: The Graceful Dancer
This Sheer Creator is acquainted with multiple disciplines. Brittany Renee is a dancer, choreographer, poet, and content creator from Kentucky. In this conversation, Brittany and I talk about her choreography process, blending dance with poetry...
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Frustrated with Art: Rediscovering Your Passion and Reason for Creating
I'm always learning from everyday adventures. Tune in to hear me talk about my frustrating experience skiing for the first time, and what lessons I learned about my creativity. Hopefully, it helps you be patient with your creativity and reignit...
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Lina Simpsonn: The Multi-Talented Photographer
Lina Simpsonn is a woman of many talents, including photography, creative direction, graphic design, and more! Learn more about her journey into freelancing, her hidden skills, and her advice for individuals seeking a creative career. Follow Li...
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Lacroy "Atlas" Nixon: The Community-Minded Spoken Word Poet
Lacroy "Atlas" Nixon has been writing and performing slam poetry for seven years, and it all began in a high school English class. After years of honing his craft and publishing his poetry collection
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Frances Marie: The Visionary Children's Author
Frances Marie is an author dedicated to Black representation in children's books. Her debut book, Spending Time with Mommy, is available now on Amazon! The bo...
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