Katie Summerrow of Katie Max Fine Art is an Atlanta based expressive abstract fine artist. She became infatuated with art when she began to find her own unique style and develop her skills during her studies at The University of Georgia. Her works are remarkable for how they bring about nostalgia, memories and warmth. Katie’s pieces reach for ways to marry my understanding of color psychology with the deep emotions felt through music and lyrics. Seeking to bridge the gap between melodic and visual, she translate moments of time where our feelings are felt but not always tangible. The combination of active strokes captured, and gentle movement of color play creates a dichotomy between energy and rest, leading the viewer through the visual playing field. In today’s Creativity Chat, Katie talks about: getting her start with custom home commissions, leaping into doing art full-time, a Christmas gift-themed TikTok video going viral, learning new tools, diversifying her income, launching prints, including taxes on a website, getting her prints in Citizen Supply, leasing a studio space, quotes from “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, not caring if everyone likes your art, and much more. You can find Katie Max Fine Art in the links below: Website: www.katiemax.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiemax.art/ For inquiries or submissions to be featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher
Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast. In today’s Creativity Chat, Shontay talks about: the importance of finding your why, leaving your hometown, how one thing leads to another, grassroots marketing, expanding your network, raising capital, pitching to potential investors, weighing investment options, BGS being sold in Target, ways she’s utilizing her creativity outside of work, and much more. For more information (or to purchase BGS), visit: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/shop-bgs/ You can also buy Black Girl Sunscreen at Target: BGS SPF 30 ($15.99): https://bit.ly/BGSSPF30 BGS Kids SPF 50 ($9.99): https://bit.ly/BGSKIDSSPF50 BGS SPF 45 ($17.99): https://bit.ly/BGSSPF45 BGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher
Jef Afonso is the Senior Vice President of Systems and Technology at an Atlanta-based fintech company. In this episode, he talks about what to look for in a mentor, bonding with your team outside of the workplace, learning from everyone around you, empathizing with others, the importance of preparation, showcasing your work, being adaptable/patient, and much more! Jef's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-afonso-7643652/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher
Cameron Harris started Breaking the Shackles, a non-profit that brings awareness to modern day sex slavery, in high school. Today, we talk about how the idea began, throwing annual benefit concerts, taking the non-profit to the University of Georgia, and hopes for the future. Breaking the Shackles Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking_the_shackles/?hl=en Venmo: @breakingtheshackles "Creativity Chat sent me" :) Cameron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_e_harris/?hl=en ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher
JaQwan J. Kelly is an actor, writer and producer known for his work Hulu's WuTang: An American Saga, Steven Spielberg's The Post and Blue Bloods. A Harlem native, his acting journey first began at the Harlem School of the Arts. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from SUNY Purchase. Today we chat about switching from being a journalism major, getting into acting, booking his first commercial, collaborating with friends, and the genesis of "He, The People". You can watch "He, The People" on Prime here: https://www.amazon.com/He-People-JaQwan-J-Kelly/dp/B08DL7Z57W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=he+the+people&qid=1616647082&sr=8-1 JaQwan J. Kelly's imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5744298/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm JaQwan J. Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaqwanjkelly/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher