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This week I'm releasing a never-before-seen interview with Mr. Donovan Livingston. We recorded this in August of 2020 (seems like forever ago) and my life got so hectic that I wasn't able to post it on my podcast. But thankfully it's perfect for the Creative Truth.  Donovan is a rap artist, a poet, an author, a scholar, and a father. And we cover all of that in this interview.  Do yourself a favor and check out his work: Full Bio: https://www.prhspeakers.com/speaker/donovan-livingston Lift Off!: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/553221/lift-off-by-donovan-livingston/ Molasses: https://open.spotify.com/album/7bzccrtcw25lyk6IyRvqf2 Harvard Commencement Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XGUpKITeJM&ab_channel=HarvardGraduateSchoolofEducation Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlive87?s=20 ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Podcast on the Go: https://podonthego.com/

Razz has been a podcaster since 2013, launching and working behind the scenes for over a dozen successful podcasts (several in the top 5% of all podcasts).  In this video he lists several key points that you need to know before you start your podcast.  Links: Favorite Mic: https://amzn.to/3EAg5UO The War of Art: https://amzn.to/3CHkWD5 ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

It's been a fun year of podcasting, folks. Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported me during the last 42 episodes. I won't be gone forever, but it's time to take a step back for now. I'm grateful to have founded the Creative Truth podcast with Razz so he can step in and carry the torch forward from here. Thanks for listening! -Tyler ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ 

Don't let the tech scare you away from telling your story. A podcast can start as simply as you and your iPhone in a quiet room or on a Zoom call with a friend. Start with realistic expectations, stick to a schedule, and gradually work your way up. And have me on your show of course. - Tyler ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ 

David Rams is a photographer for one reason: He can't imagine any other lifestyle. After playing around in the darkroom enlarging others negatives, David first picked up a camera so he'd have his own photos to develop. In this episode, we cover everything from coming over the Canadian border to take church portraits, to working for Playboy Magazine, to his process and traveling the world taking celebrity photographs. Learn more about David Rams at https://www.davidrams.com/. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

In Bradley's paintings, he takes out every part of the creative process that would normally be left up to chance. In this episode, we explore his creative process where he, as the "boss," creates a work order explaining how, where, and what colors should be applied to the canvas by the "laborer," (also him). His paintings take anywhere from weeks to months complete, and he doesn't even like how some of them look, but "that doesn't really matter," Bradley states. Take a listen to learn more about Bradley's fascinating creative process. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

I met drew when I first moved to Savannah in July of 2018. At the time, I was working as a full-time videographer and she was working full time in a government affairs role, so I had no idea she had an interest in photography and creative pursuits. It wasn't until I starting speaking with Drew near the water cooler that I realized that she had a huge passion for not only the arts, but also helping and encouraging others to pursue their dreams. Since our time working together, Drew and I have both left our jobs, and Drew is currently a photographer, "encourager of others" and mom. Take a listen. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Cynthia Cradduck is the managing partner at Cecilia Russo Marketing, a public relations and reputation management company in Savannah, Georgia. I met Cynthia through podcast co-founder Terrass Misher and the Savannah Jaycees, and collaborated on a number of video and photo projects together. Learn more about Cecilia Russo Marketing at https://ceciliarussomarketing.com/. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Hayes is a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and the editor of the Creative Truth. He recently came on board helping edit additional video projects. In this episode, we talk about his experience in school, his film inspirations and editing aspirations. Take a listen! ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Sarah and I go way back to Jr. High School in Baldwinsville, NY, and college at SUNY Oswego. We both look back at Mr. Fortais technology classes fondly and attribute his classes to leading us toward our respective careers. I had a great time catching up with Sarah and showing her around my home in Savannah. Thanks for listening! ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Matt Damiano is a video producer and artist based out of Brooklyn, NY. He's also one of my oldest and best buddies. Currently, Matt is a salaried editor for Billboard and the Hollywood Reporter. In this episode of the Creative Truth, we talk about growing up in Baldwinsville, NY, and how several people in our friend group ended up going into various practices of video production and multimedia. Learn more about Matt at https://www.mdamiano.com/. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Larissa is a greater Savannah native with a background in journalism. We met during the time we both worked at Visit Savannah, so we discussed our growth working there and what we've done since then. Larissa and her husband David are moving to Atlanta, but I know we'll keep up over our shared love of music and memes. Good luck in ATL Haddads! ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

According to the Stables website: "Ryan Lawrence is a Savannah-based artist, woodworker, and co-creator of The Stables. Originally from Brick, New Jersey, Lawrence has worked as a carpenter since he was 15. Learning from his dad and his uncles, he got an education in woodworking in all its forms. He worked as a journeyman carpenter in New York for a number of years before moving to Los Angeles and pursuing street art and woodworking full-time starting in 2012. Lawrence’s wall hangings draw on elements of collage and are heavily influenced by Najavo textiles incorporating sharp angles, chevron patterns, and tonal brown hues. He overlays his works with pop text and commissions wood block letters and signage." Learn more at https://www.thestablessavannah.com/. ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

Kyle Crowell and I met through our mutual love of skateboarding during our undergraduate years at SUNY Oswego. We then bonded further over our love of filmmaking. After graduating from college in 2014, Kyle moved directly to Los Angeles to start his journey as a full-time filmmaker. We discuss everything from his influences and motivations, life on set, and eventually what led to his decision to move his home base from LA to Bruges, Belgium. ----------- About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

"My friend Sarah Brooke Sandin is an artist, serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, and all-around kind soul living and working in Savannah, Georgia. She's the co-founder of The Stables where the Podbox/Creative Truth studio is located. I really enjoyed learning about her bohemian upbringing in rural California and the path that lead her here. Take a listen." - Tyler About Sarah Brooke Sandin: Sarah Sandin is a Savannah-based visual artist and co-creator of The Stables. Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, but raised in California, she had an extremely eccentric upbringing. Her parents nurtured creativity and expression and raised their family in an intentional community or on the road. Sarah is a classically interdisciplinary artist, drawing on the forms, techniques and strategies of many different art forms and expressing herself across a huge array of different mediums. A former performance artist and art director from Los Angeles, Sandin got her start in the arts and entertainment industry at 18 as a professional dancer performing with artists including Madonna, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, The White Stripes, Puscifer, Drake, Usher, The Black Eyed Peas and many others. Sarah’s practice straddles several distinct artistic disciplines, questioning the division between them and opening up new hybrid possibilities for artists. She draws on her abilities as a painter, performer, conceptual artist, dancer and industrial artist to blend together aesthetic elements encouraging the cross-pollination of audiences between forms. Sarah now works as a painter and contributor to The Stables aesthetic and conceptual production. Sandin paints as if music were alive. Her visual art captures the energy and vibrancy that music and cinema bring to life with saturated, vivid colors. Her paint and ink splashes, sprays, and smears across the canvas as if she’s pulling the musical notes out of the air and committing them to the two-dimensional form. Learn more about The Stables: https://www.thestablessavannah.com/ ------------ About the Creative Truth Podcast The Creative Truth is a video podcast that was founded in 2019 by Terrass Misher (https://terrassmisher.com/) and Tyler Edic. We talk to artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to gain insight and discover their path to success. New episodes drop every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. Learn more and support the Creative Truth through our online store at https://www.creative-truth.com. Hosted and Produced by Tyler Edic: https://www.tyleredic.com/ Edited by Hayes Griffin: https://www.hayesgriffinarts.com/

If you spend enough time hanging around Savannah's Starland District, eventually you'll start recognizing Clinton Edminster's face. Clinton is an artist, entrepreneur, and elected official advocating for art in public spaces, affordable housing, and accessible transportation to name a few things. He's the owner of Starlandia Art Supply, which provides affordable new and used supplies to artists in the area. Follow them on IG @starlandiasupply for daily deals or visit them online at https://starlandiasupply.com/.

My friend Katie and I go back to the old SUNY Oswego days when Katie and previous-guest Sarah Colletta were completing Master's degrees in Human-Computer Interaction. In this episode, Katie and I talk about her initial interests in graphic design, UX research & design, the job market, and the potential pitfalls of the future of technology. Take a listen!

I met Skylar through the Savannah Jaycees and grew to know her public relations work around Savannah through her former employer Cecilia Russo Marketing. She announced that she was leaving Savannah to move to Norfolk, VA, and get married, so I knew I had to have her on the pod before she left! We talk everything from reading, writing, Harry Potter, and living abroad in Scotland during college. Take a listen!

In this week's episode, I sat down with mixed-medium artist Nathan Vaughan Finley. Nate is my neighbor at the Stables and an all-around interesting character. Under the "Strangers With Acid" umbrella Nate paints, makes 3-dimensional "collage-ey" works, and custom pop-art clothing that he sells online and around Savannah. Check out his apparel: https://khprintworks.com/product-category/client-shops/nathan-vaughan-finley/

I met Zerik, like I meet many of my guests, through the Savannah Jaycees (Podcast co-founder Razz and I met at the Jaycees actually). Zerik is the CEO of the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, as well as a talented singer. We discuss working hard, giving back to the community, and creative outlets in this week's episode. Take a listen! Learn more about Habitat: https://www.habitatsavannah.org/