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Shut Off That Noise

Violette Craig Innes

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Craig Riddock aka Violette Craig Innes, presents insightful interviews with creative guests exploring the creative process across multiple disciplines like architecture, music, performing arts and design.
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CiTR -- Mixtapes with Mc and Mac

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Mixtapes! Whether in tape, cd, or playlist form, we all love a collection of songs to be the soundtrack of our day. Join us every Friday morning at 10 for a live mixtape with musical commentary. Who knows what musical curiosities you will hear from Matt McArthur and Drew MacDonald! (Logo Design: James Barth)
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Co-Founder of Claima and Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging creatives and entrepreneurs of color about how they were able to build their own tables by turning their hobbies, side hustles, and ideas into thriving small businesses. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers by stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, James Whitner and more. Follow Claima Stories (@claimastories) and Bimma ...
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📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube To our PFC community, As we sit here reflecting on the journey, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion. Today marks the release of our final PFC episode, and we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to each and every one of you. From the very beginning, your support has been …
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Join us for our annual airing of the grievances as we chat about all the things that annoyed us most in 2023. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram TwitterPor Michelle Hickey & Steve King
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As we celebrate our 6th(!) year of podcasting, we take a moment to reflect on our enduring partnership. In this episode, we delve into the elements that contributed to our healthy working relationship. Join us as we explore strategies for fostering optimal environments that empower creative teams to freely express their ideas. Additionally, we addr…
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In this episode, Michelle gives Steve a recap of her sister’s wedding and they discuss the best and worst parts of events. They also chat about the return of their favorite podcast, and cultivate their own “Mobituary,” mourning the downfall and death of after-dinner coffee. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in th…
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In this year's special, we talk about our Thanksgiving plans, cookbook recipes, favorite shows from our childhood, and the Thanksgiving Day Parade (mostly, what we think needs to change). 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube 🎙️ Mentioned in this episode: Dom Deluise Cookbook, Eat This You'll Feel Better Julia, Season 2 Julia …
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In this episode, we talk about birthdays: celebration preferences, responding to social media birthday wishes, and how we're changing as we age. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in this episodeHow to be Interesting Memento App ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter…
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This episode opens with a conversation about how creatives use A.I. and Chat GPT: when it makes sense and when it makes us uncomfortable. We also talk about recent shows and podcasts that reminded us how controversy and a lack of resolution can make for a compelling audience experience. The show concludes with a cannoli-related investigation. Pleas…
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After three months, we had a lot to catch up on including Michelle’s trip to London, Steve’s favorite podcast of the summer, and the weird things our grandparents kept in their basements. Oh, and also, Steve may have killed Jimmy Buffet. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in this Episode Michelle’s London Trip The…
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With infinite pride and hunger, Raven or RavieB comes from the Bronx and she always comes to represent herself and the individuals she captures with her lens of choice. Though Raven dabbled in many different fields, when she picked up a camera, she felt at home and instantly knew photography was the career she wanted to pursue. Now, Raven, who has …
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Born in Toronto to Indo-Guyanese parents, Hema was taught the value of good work ethic. Regardless of what she’s into, she’s always going to do it at 110%. Hema found herself constantly chasing fulfillment throughout her many professions, whether that was being a successful lawyer, morphing into an A-list stylist for the likes of Madonna to Andy Sa…
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We've made it to our 100th episode!! A definite milestone for the Claima Stories Family! And we're doing it with none other than whom GQ Magazine has crowned them Streetwear’s First Family. Chris Gibbs, owner of Union LA and his partner Beth Birkett Gibbs, owner of Bephie’s Beauty Supply, film director, and creative collaborator with Chris amongst …
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Being a glass half-full type of creative and entrepreneur has allowed today's guest, Humberto Leon, to build a vibrant career. In the 70’s Humberto and his family Immigrated to LA where he would fall in love with fashion and often find himself in the aisles of thrift stores mining for just the right pieces. Fast forward to a storied career in the i…
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Not many creatives have the opportunity to come out with two films in one year but with remakes of cult classics like White Men Can’t Jump and House Party but today's guest, Calmatic, did just that. Calmatic proudly grew up as your quintessential Black nerd, creating flyers, making beats, designing album covers and capturing memorable moments for L…
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They say your twenties are meant for self-discovery and today's guest, Manila Mixtape, can attest to that. After a career in fashion bouncing from celebrity styling to merchandising to retail, Manila decided to walk away from it all. Knowing he needed a real break from that world, he moved back to NYC to become a truck driver. Serendipitously, his …
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If you asked today's guest, Shequeita Frazier, if she would be a Co-Founder of an outdoors brand, she probably would've laughed. Though she grew up playing outside all the time, Shequeita distinctly remembers avoiding the woods. It wasn't until meeting her husband who would go on regular camping trips and moving to Portland did she fully understand…
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A Chicago native, Autumn Merritt, has been a boss since she was a teenager, from managing a coffee shop to running a streetwear store...getting the job done with quality and intention was always her priority. In 2007, Autumn opened up a boutique with her husband originally named Solemates (now Sir & Madame). And that's just the start of her journey…
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It’s tv finale season, and as some of our favorite shows wrap their stories, it left us wondering about the importance of ending on the right note. In this episode, we chat about the finale episodes that left lasting impressions and the ones that left us wanting more, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fraiser, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, The Off…
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Today’s guest, Telsha Anderson-Boone, knew pretty early on in her career that she wanted to be her own boss and that fashion would play a major factor. While figuring out what that business would be, Telsha worked just about everywhere from Hypebeast to Food and Wine, and even stopping at Atlantic Records for a stint. While she was tapped into the …
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With parents that battled addiction, today’s guest Kiauna “Kee” Nelson, was always an independent kid. Her life took multiple turns from spending time in a gang to a short jail stint. Ultimately, Kee knew she wanted more than that life. At 31, Kee enrolled with college with ambitions of opening a food cart. With the help of little herbal refreshmen…
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A lifelong lover of museums, Kimberly Drew's entry into the working world of art started with creating a Tumblr page dedicated to Black art and culture called Black Contemporary Art. The page immediately took off and helped her land a social media manager gig at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Entering the space through her digital experience helpe…
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Today, images, videos, text and video flood our feeds with such vigor that we often consume them without thought. But amid the content deluge, certain pieces stand out and rise to the surface. What makes those pieces so special, and what causes us to connect to them? In this episode, we each share three impactful content finds, and chat about the q…
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Growing up in a traditional Ethiopian household while living in California, Meymuna Hussein-Cattan often found herself balancing many identities. From coaching friends on what to expect when they came over to her home to compartmentalizing her worlds and finding solace through writing poetry. She eventually took all those identities and found her p…
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Our guest today picked up her first camera at the age of 14 and has worked in the world of photography ever since. Intisar Abioto, grew up in Memphis surrounded by Black art and found her path towards storytelling through taking images with Black women as the lead. Eventually making her way to Portland, she launched the Black Portlander project in …
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We’re taught to follow the rules and listen to the experts, but what happens when the advice turns out to be bad? In this episode we reflect on experiences with individuals who made us second guess our talents and how their feedback impacted our work. 📽️ Watch the podcast on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are…
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An immigrant from Seoul, Korea who moved to California at the age of 12. Duk-Ki Yu, owner of MAJOR was and will forever be a lover, advocate, and participant in the advancement of hip-hop culture. Duk-Ki Yu is the epitome of an 80s baby and as he navigated his way through his adolescent years living between the cultural traditions of his origins an…
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A lifelong student of hip-hop, Jabari always knew he wanted to work in the music industry specifically on the media side. While at Howard he started interviewing artists for a website including Fabolous, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber, early in their careers. After working in social media at Capitol Records, the itch to create something of his own …
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When was the last time you looked at old family photos? The kind that are yellowed and printed on that paper they just don’t make anymore. You sort that you might find inside an oversized album? In this episode, we get nostalgic chatting about childhood photos, old family videos, restoration, and the way they have the power to spark a memory, a tho…
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Growing up on a farm in Mexico is where Jessica Monzalvo's story started. That deep connection to being on native land and watching family care for each other inspired her future. As Jessica shifted into her entrepreneurship journey, helping others with their self-care would be at the center of her work. This deep passion drove her to New York beco…
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If you ask today’s guests Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, golf has always been a great game. The two met as teammates on the Morehouse College golf team where they won a National Championship and then remained friends as their lives ran parallel in different career fields. But the game always remained in Olajuwon’s heart and as a lover of design …
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Social media has been a part of our lives for the past decade, but cultural moments have shifted our behaviors, and it’s time to reevaluate. In the last year, we’ve witnessed a decline in social interactions and a rise in a new form of communication. Have you shifted your strategy to embrace this new era? Join us for a conversation about the social…
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Imagine making your childhood dreams come true - working in television, living in NYC, becoming a VP at NBC Universal…all by your 30s and then what? After all those accomplishments, Imani Ellis was still in search of something bigger and more connected. As a self-proclaimed introvert, she held a dinner party for young creatives of color that plante…
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Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jerald has always immersed himself in the community with a focus on telling stories. From changing the subject of his college thesis to Molefi Asante and afrocentricity to opening a sneaker store. After a stint away from home, in 2019, Jerald moved back to Ohio to understand how architecture played a role in our…
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Writing is something that always came naturally to Lynae, but becoming gifted storyteller is how she found her true purpose. After a full-ride at Spelman College, Lynae wasn't clear on her career path so she went on to teach high schoolers and create a Black studies curriculum. Inspiration set in during the protests of June 2020 where she wanted to…
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A diagnosis of Crohn's disease didn't derail the path to becoming a chef for Douglass. His approach to food was only heightened by having to chew each morsel 30 times, focusing on the feel, texture and taste of each bite. After working in world renowned kitchens, Douglass made building a community and creating a lasting legacy the focus of how he a…
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What is the longest you’ve spent crafting a piece of social media content? Three hours? Three days? How about three months? In this episode, we discuss an article that breaks down a tweet that took three months of deliberation and seven rounds of revisions before it was published. Despite its virality, was it an effective social media strategy? Or …
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Storytelling is one of the most overused terms in the creative industry, yet it’s vital to building meaningful connections and relationships with our audiences. Oftentimes, storytelling, as a concept, can get the glamorous treatment, but the truth is, it’s quite vague. What makes a story, and how can you use storytelling to make someone care or fee…
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Less than a year after Instagram announced its plans to prioritize video content, they’ve decided to modify its algorithm. Again. As creators, we’re left with a choice: continue playing the role of ping pong ball in a game that won’t end, or draw your line on the table. In this episode, we discuss how social media changes have forced us to evolve a…
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After a two-month hiatus, MIchelle and Steve return for a catch-up session and share which platforms are the place to be for creators in 2023. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube (please like + subscribe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHo_nh3WEQ Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter Watch our YouTube show: Co…
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Growing up in foster care, early childhood was anything but ordinary for Essie. Transitioning from different homes until she was the age of 6, Essie was luckily adopted by a family that poured into her and was the first successful Black family she ever saw. Essie started to step into her confidence after attending a HBCU, but that high she was ridi…
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Since he was a youngin, Daniel has always been about community and having the back of his homies and loved ones. When he was only 18, his sister unexpectedly passed away and it sent Daniel into a very dark place of rage. He started getting in trouble a lot and was even arrested for silly things like trespassing. After making a promise to himself to…
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For a brief moment last week, it seemed possible that Twitter was going to die. Like, cease to exist. Gone. Just like that. The vibe on Twitter was dire, friends. Like “last day of school before summer vacation, please sign my yearbook” vibes. While neither of us really believe Twitter is going away, watching the masses write farewell tweets and sh…
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Being surrounded by Black Excellence in and outside of her home, Karleen grew up with the confidence that she could do whatever she put her mind to. Making her way to Howard and working in a myriad of jobs post-college, one thing always rang true...Karleen approached every opportunity with excitement and resourcefulness. This work ethic got her not…
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You’re a creative? Lucky you! Must be all fun and games. For some, this is far from the truth. Between needy clients, a lack of support, deadlines, and endless revisions, how are we supposed to find the time for fun? In this episode, Michelle and Steve are inspired by legends Paul McCartney and John Cleese, who remind us that creating space for pla…
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Hailing from Chi-town Terrence and Brandon dove immediately into the DC night scene when meeting at Howard University. Brandon found a knack with throwing parties and actually went on to hire his now business partner, Terrence to help him out. When both were finished with school, Brandon worked in hospitality and Terrence was going door to door as …
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Going to a predominantly white college, Sandro quickly learned that other peoples worlds weren't as colorful as where he grew up. The lack of representation combined with his Filipino upbringing made Sandro competitive and he initially jumped into traditional career fields. None, however, felt quite right until he fell into the world of entrepreneu…
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It's officially Hitchcock season, and we thought it would be fun to revisit this movie-centric episode from last October. There's so much we, as creatives, can learn from filmmakers, and nobody has mastered the art more than Sir Alfred. Make yourself some popcorn and plug in to this spooky re-release. Mentioned in this EpisodeDial M for Murder Psyc…
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A naturally curious person, Sonja has held many different careers before arriving to where she is today. From writing as an editor in tech to becoming an interior design expert on TLC's show Trading Spaces. When she found herself suddenly unemployed, Sonja used the unexpected break to dive headfirst into politics to help register voters during Obam…
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Growing up art wasn't just art, it was a way of life in the home Maggi grew up in. She loved to make things from candles to her own pants. Looking to escape Portland, Maggi enrolled in college in LA but dropped out shortly after. She started to work for a woman who had her own jewelry line. It was an eye opening experience for Maggi. Both good and …
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Feeling profoundly misunderstood during her adolescent years, Heather realized early in her career she had a knack for building community for the misfits. A job at Karmaloop brought Heather into the streetwear world, where she learned that work culture could be fun, but understanding work politics was just as important. She eventually moved on to w…
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