Your Creative Mind

Grant Miller, Author and Educator, Talks Switching Careers, Writing, Sexism and Racism

Grant Miller, Author and Educator
Grant Miller, also known as G. Miller, is a teacher in Waterbury, Connecticut and an urban sci-fi author who wrote a four-book series called Nephilim Chronicles; an action-packed story with lots of social commentary on the human condition in his home state of Connecticut and across the United States.
He graduated from Fairfield University, the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and Chicago-Kent College of Law. He uses his experiences to form his characters and how they view the world.
He is currently working on his next series, The Archangel Series, and will release the first book, Angel of Light, in December 2020.
This is a powerful episode about knowing yourself, following your bliss, and what it's like to be a person of color in today's America. 
Miller's Books
Achilla the Strong
Strike of the Mantis
Civil War
Operation Wolf Hunt
Find G. Miller 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noapologies14/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noapologies14
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How to be an Artist Right Now - Two Artists/Art Teachers Talk About How You Can Do It Too.

We're living in challenging times. We're facing a pandemic, quarantine, and tough times for friends and family. And frankly, we need to process. And there's no better way to process than to make art. So, I went to the source to get some answers.
This conversation with Rebecca Watford (R) and Helena Dominic (L) was incredible! These two artists and art teachers dropped amazing wisdom on confidence, creativity, and what it takes to be an artist (hint: you already are one). 😉 This episode will teach you how to be an artist right in your house with what you have already handy! They teach students of all ages how to overcome the fear of being wrong in their art. And if they can do that, they can help the rest of us.
Find Helena 
http://artofhelenadomenic.com
https://m.facebook.com/helenadomenicart
https://www.instagram.com/helenadomenicart/
Find Rebecca
https://www.facebook.com/rkwatford
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Renée Camus and Alex Bradley Discuss How You Can Follow Your Creative Dreams In Tandem

Are You and Your Partner Navigating The Move To A More Creative Life?
If you and your partner have been thinking of living more creatively (and want to know how one couple did it and is doing it successfully), this is a must-listen episode.
Alex Bradley and Renée Camus have the scoop on how to do it. Long-time Washington DC-area residents, they followed their creative dreams to Los Angeles. We talk about what they did, how they did it, and what they're doing to pursue their creative goals today.
Renée Camus is a writer and dancer in Los Angeles, California. She produced a dance video called Dancing through the Centuries, and teaches regularly at Culver City English Country Dance. She’s published in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles magazine, LA Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, New York Observer, and The Toast, among others, and recently published a chapter on “Joss Whedon and the Geek Musical” in the Routledge Companion to the Contemporary Stage Musical.
You can find Renée online at https://www.facebook.com/Renee.Camus.writer.dancer/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/camusr6
Website: https://www.reneecamus.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneecamus/
Alex Bradley has over 20 years of experience as an illustrator and multimedia designer. He founded an independent video and animation production studio in the Washington DC area before relocating to Los Angeles, California. 
There, he balances writing and illustrating the webcomic Miskatonic U with doing visual effects for television shows such as Robot Chicken and Naked and Afraid.
Portfolio: www.alexbradley.org
Webcomic: www.misk-u.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/AlexBradley
Oh and Alex's headshot? It's a drawing. What a great calling card that you know your stuff as an artist and illustrator! You draw your headshot. Wow!
Alex works with actor, producer Seth Green at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.
Here they are at last year's Christmas party. Alex and his colleagues worked the night shift and decided to come to the party dressed like vampires.
 
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Brian Glow, International Illusionist and Comedy Magician

Brian Glow
Event Entertainer, International Illusionist, and Comedy Magician
This is an opportunity to hear and learn from the best. Since 1973 Brian Glow has performed his award-winning concert one-man Comedy Magic and Mindreading productions and his incredible full-scale Illusion Concerts, internationally for Casinos, Television, Film, Corporate Events and Extravagant Public Spectacles world-wide.
From a one-man show to one of the largest touring illusion concerts in North America, Brian Glow, International Illusionist and Comedy Magician, creates an unbelievable magical experience that is guaranteed to amaze and amuse. Brian has toured in over 45 different countries all over the world.
Brian is also a fierce advocate of bullying and suicide prevention. You'll learn more about his incredible work in the communities in the far north of the USA, Canada and elsewhere.
If you're a performer of any kind, this episode is also a master class in marketing and raising public awareness about your art. Listen to this one. You'll be glad you did.
Follow Brian on social media.
Website: http://brianglow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illusionistbrianglow/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianglow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.glow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bglow1313
 
This is Brian at the Arctic Circle during one of his tours to educate and educate on suicide and bullying prevention.
 
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The First Step in Responding Optimally

It's so simple and automatic. And it can be super hard to remember in the moment. 
Not since I had pneumonia as a teenager have I been so aware of the need to breathe and how lucky I feel that I can do it without any trouble.
This short episode is all about how to build awareness and open to the breath so you make better and more creative decisions.
I created this video called Breath and Motion that will help you start.

If You Have to DIY, Make Sure You Do This!

Bug test. Always bug test. That's what this episode is all about.
 
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Paul Liberti - Voice Director, Actor, Vocal Coach, Puppeteer, and Dancer

Actor, Voice Director, Dancer, Paul Liberti
The great Paul Liberti joins me on the show today. Paul currently teaches competitive classes in Los Angeles and New York City. He also teaches  Nationally for the SAG/AFTRA Foundation independently in Commercial Voiceover, Audio Book Narration, Video Game Character work, and Animation. Further, he teaches Accents for Actors - for Animation, Voice Actors, Film Actors, Broadway and London's West End Theater, and Regional Theater with recent shows like Disney's Frozen, USA Network - Falling Water, The National Theater's - One Night in Miami, Greater Tuna, Anastasia, My Fair Lady, Brigadoon. Paul also teaches annually to graduating University students from across the nation - Memphis, Western Michigan University, Oakland University, and many others.
Paul has booked hundreds of voiceover spots and animated series including Pokémon, Blue’s Clues, Noggin's, Pinky Dinky Doo, Saturday Night Live Cartoons, and Sesame Street. He is currently the voice of Curious George & the Man in the Yellow Hat www.curiousgeorge.com. He has narrated for Scholastic, Nickelodeon, Tavoli Entertainment and the Audie Award-winning series Goosebumps by R.L Stine. Mr. Liberti has also performed on Broadway, Broadway tours as well as film and TV, including The Daily Show, SNL TV’s Funhouse, Showtime’s Cartoon President, PBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime and more.
A quick note to any actor listening to this podcast: You will get a master class in acting from Paul's thoughts on character creation, development, and performance. 
In addition to being my teacher, he is also my friend. A gifted actor, dancer, teacher, and musician, Paul was kind enough to showcase his talents. He also gave his thoughts and wisdom so generously that I can't wait to have him on the show again as soon as possible!
If you listen to the very end, you'll get a lovely surprise. It was glorious and fantastic as is the man himself!
Do not wait! Find Paul and follow him on social media. You'll be so very glad you did.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Curious George
Michael Bennett and his musicals on Facebook 
Paul Liberti’s VO Community: Voiceover Tuneup
Paul's Facebook page
 
As a special bonus, because we talked about Paul's work and friendship with Jim Henson (and the Muppets), here's a photo of the Jim Henson and Kermit statue at the University of Maryland, College Park campus.

Talking Science and the Best Ways to Spend Time at Home Right Now with Beth Mund

Beth Mund: Writer, Speaker, Communication Expert, and Space Geek.
What an honor to have Beth Mund on the show again. A former NASA Communications Officer for the International Space Station, Beth is an avowed space geek. She's also a professional keynote speaker, writer, and baker (you'll learn how she's using baking to stay safe at home in the episode).
Beth also hosts her own podcast called, Casual Space where she speaks about all things space and interviews some of the top thinkers, movers, and shakers in the industry.
Beth is also fun, generous, and a fantastic speaker. Listen as she takes us on a journey to the stars and to her kitchen.
Find Beth on social media.
Website: BethMund.com
Podcast: CasualSpacePodcast.com
Instagram: CasualSpacePodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beth-Mund-Speaker-Writer-Space-Geek-166477633860479/
Email: ask@casualspacepodcast.com
 

Visionary and Implementer Collaboration Produces the Best Creations

In today's episode, I explore how a visionary and an implementer can work together to create art and complete projects. This is a personal episode because today I got to be the implementer to my husband's vision. He sketched a quick piece. I liked it and decided to color it. It was a symbiotic hand-off that resulted in something that was greater than the sum of its parts. We can do this in our lives and work as well. Listen in to see how it's possible to create a fluid relationship between the idea person and the one who can make those ideas come to fruition. It starts with creative thinking and ends with a project that's a work of art.
Here are four stages of the art piece so you can see the process for yourself.
 

What is the creative response to this new world

I attended a brilliant webinar. And if you're a creative entrepreneur who's been struggling with how to engage your clients and customers in this new world, you'll get some great info in this episode.