Episodes
March 19, 2020
How to Make the Best of Success: Insights from Jazz Pianist / Producer Daniel Weatherspoon
Name any major gospel or R&B project in the past 25 years - whether from Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Paula Abdul, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Carl Thomas, the Winans, Fred Hammond, the list goes on and on - and there...
March 12, 2020
Fun, Faith and Frets: How Trusting God Positions You for Amazing Opportunities with Téja Veal, Bassist and Vocalist
If there is one artist whose story perfectly sums up what God can do with an artist with a heart for Him, it’s Teja Veal. From her first days of discovering the bass, to playing in the White House and meeting President Obama,...
Feb. 27, 2020
Music Law 101: How to Protect your Rights, Increase your Profits, and Promote with Confidence with Somara Jacques, Esq.
Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word “lawyers”? The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who don’t know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are fri...
Feb. 13, 2020
3 Productivity Hacks That Protect Your Creative Motivation
If there’s one thing we creatives all have in common - it’s the struggle to be consistent. It’s not that we don’t know what to do - it’s making sure we keep doing it. That’s as true for a podcast host and creative coach as it...
Jan. 30, 2020
50 Episodes Later: A Challenge to Creatives, Lessons from a Legend and the Spiritual Responsibility of Excellence
It’s our 50th episode...but the celebration takes second chair to the important challenge we are posing to every creative in our community. Here’s the question for you - are you doing what you were created to do? And are you ...
Jan. 16, 2020
How to Enhance and Embrace Your Value as a Christian Artist with Michelle Pelsue, Creative Coach [TGGS 49]
Is it possible to be a thriving Christian creative in the arts and entertainment industry - even in the midst of the rough and tumble world of Hollywood? And...how does one avoid being crushed by the pressures of the artistic...
Jan. 2, 2020
3 Things to Leave in 2019 and 3 Things You Need More of in 2020 [TGGS 48]
New Year, New Decade...New you? At the start of a year, it seems the entire world is bursting with optimism. But it's important that we take stock of what we need to leave behind in the last decade so we can have our most su...
Dec. 19, 2019
Voyage to Success: How to Level Up and Excel on Any Stage with Jamal Moore, Drummer and Producer [TGGS 47]
How does a drummer with a dream, who began playing drums in his family's church at only seven years old, rise to become a highly successful musician touring with some of the biggest stars in music? Jamal Moore says it takes u...
Dec. 5, 2019
Creative Checkup LIVE: How One Student Found her Audience, Fine-tuned her Message and Got Focused on Progress [TGGS 46]
In this exclusive behind the scenes episode, we share a coaching call with an aspiring vocalist and influencer as she works through the issues every creative faces.
Nov. 21, 2019
Healthy Artist = Happy Artist! How to Take Control of your Health with Dr. Katina [TGGS 45]
Reaching our highest potential as artists is impossible if we aren't healthy enough to pursue it. In this in-depth discussion, health advocate Dr. Katina shares key strategies and tips to help creatives put our health first.
Nov. 7, 2019
Five Foolproof Ways to Improve Communication within your Band, Creative Team or Ensemble [TGGS 44]
Before you can communicate with your audience, you must communicate effectively with your fellow artists. Here's five essential tips to improving the flow of creative ideas in your group on and off the stage.
Oct. 24, 2019
How to Amplify your Success by Sharpening your Skills with John Mike, Producer [TGGS 43]
What's the secret to continued success as a creative? Acclaimed producer John Mike reveals the key to reaching new levels - developing your skills and investing in yourself.
Oct. 10, 2019
Your Mind Really Matters: Why Creatives Need to Open Up about Mental Health [TGGS 42]
Co-host Allen C. Paul opens up about his own mental health journey and suggests three key steps we can take as creatives to begin the process of healing while removing the stigma surrounding this issue - especially within th...
Sept. 26, 2019
Best Ever or Best YOU?: How to Prioritize your Greatest Creative Strength [TGGS 41]
True creative success only comes to the most talented, right? Wrong. Here's why your individuality is the key to reaching your creative potential.
Sept. 12, 2019
Promote Smart: How Artists Can Reach the Right People [TGGS 40]
Are you promoting with purpose? This simple but powerful concept will help you book more gigs, gain more followers, and reach your ideal audience.
Aug. 29, 2019
The Courage to Create: How to Step Up and Speak Out with M.Denise Simmons, Producer [TGGS 39]
This passionate creative shares how she stepped out from her comfort zone into leading her own production company, and into the crosshairs of one of the biggest cultural issues of our generation.
Aug. 15, 2019
How Your Performance Mindset might be Suffocating your Success [TGGS 38]
Is being a successful creative all about improving our skills? Maybe not. We examine whether true success has more to do with our perspective than we realize - and why you must shift your focus to have the impact you desire.
Aug. 1, 2019
The Truth about Being a Successful Professional Musician: Tips and Advice from bassist Chris Snowden [TGGS Ep 37]
Bassist Chris Snowden reveals the essentials of being a successful, respected musician, and it's less about musical skill and more about professionalism and character.
July 18, 2019
The BIG marketing mistake you might be making as a creative [TGGS Ep. 36]
If you're trying to get noticed as a creative in the noisy world of social media, it's easy to get overwhelmed. There's a more effective, value-focused mindset you should consider when it comes to sharing your art.
July 4, 2019
Find YOUR Creative Voice: Keys to Success in the Music Industry with Jazmin Crumley, Vocal Coach [TGGS Ep. 35]
Jazmin Crumley, vocalist, vocal coach, BGV specialist and creative mentor, shares her keys to achieving sustained success as an artist, creative entrepreneur and educator.
June 20, 2019
Turn Off the Hustle: How to Unplug your Creative Mind and Get the Rest you Need [TGGS Ep. 34]
Having trouble turning off your creative engine and unplugging from work? We unpack simple ways to pursue a healthy creative lifestyle.
June 6, 2019
Four Ways to Break the Curse of the “Local Artist” Label [TGGS Ep. 33]
No creative should be ashamed of being labeled a "local artist" - not if you are utilizing all the tools and strategies that can make you wildly successful without being known all over the world.
May 24, 2019
How to Stop Managing your Time and Start Maximizing It [TGGS Ep. 32]
The idea of 'managing' time can actually keep creatives from getting the important things done. Here's a strategy that can immediately improve your creative productivity.
May 10, 2019
The Fun Factor: How Joy Leads to Creative Success with Thierry Dejean, Musician and Entrepreneur
Veteran musician, entrepreneur, producer, photographer, and studio owner Thierry Dejean reveals how having fun helps him overcome the challenges of the creative lifestyle!