On this episode of The Rise of the Creative Podcast, host Ash Slays sits down with author, career coach, and creative Queen S. Ofori, MBA for a powerful conversation titled “Creating Your Queendom.”Queen shares her journey from career services and HR to authorship, and unpacks the inspiration behind her book "The Road to Queendom: 365 Days of Affirmations & Reflections to Keep Your Crown Straight." Together, they explore redefining strength, embracing softness, showing up authentically, and governing your own “queendom”, your mindset, environment, and inner world. This episode is filled with gems on self-worth, progress over perfection, and building a life rooted in purpose and grace.📖 The Road to Queendom is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and via Queen’s website for signed copies.🌐 Learn more at https://queenofori.com/bookshop/📲 Follow Queen: @_ohemma | @official_queenofori🎙 Follow the podcast: @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and AnchorAs always, stay creative.Video/Audio: Quincy ValentinePA: Michelle WardLocation: The Univerxity | www.theuniverxity.com

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing fashion designer, style connoisseur and entrepreneur, JC Brillant! He dropped so many gems regarding style, fashion and overall business advice that I'm sure creatives can glean from. Hear more about his brands BBNYC and Jose Christo as well as his creative journey on this episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC & follow JC at @MrBrillant & @ShopBBNYC.

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On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slayss discuss the idea of being a student to your craft. We talk on topics regarding being teachable, how to find a mentor, popular mentor/mentee relationships and more in this episode. Stay tuned for more content and conversations around being a student by following us on instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

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On this episode of The Rise of the Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss stops by to drop some gems related to hard work and perseverance. She speaks on how hard work beats luck, the illusion of success as well as providing some "Real Ass Questions" to ask yourself. Consistent hard work is your "Golden Ticket" on this creative journey. Follow us on Instagram for more creative content and discussion at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC and as always, Stay Creative.

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss and Winston Ward discuss the importance of building confidence on your creative journey. We touch on subjects like the role of fear, comparison being the thief of joy as well as the risks of "faking it until you make it". We truly hope that you enjoy this episode and find some practical advice or motivation from it. Let us know some of your thoughts and comments down below. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative.

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward and Ash Slayss discuss the importance of transparency in our personal lives as well as our creative endeavors. We speak about a our great friend and a friend of the podcast, Gerard Thompson and how he uses his transparency in his music as well as creative transparency in pop culture today. We hope you find the episode valuable. If so, let us know how you feel down in the comments. Follow us on instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative!

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston & Ash Slays discuss the importance of creating boundaries. We touch on some of our own boundaries as well as boundaries we've seen in popular culture. Lastly, we made it practical for all creatives out there and gave some suggestions on how to create boundaries while on your creative journey. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative.

On this episode of the Rise of the Creative Podcast, Ash Slays & Winston Ward discuss their love/hate relationship between social media algorithm. They also discuss how creativity is impacted by algorithms, whether positively or negatively. Aside from the occasional rant, they also provide some gems in regards to balance, scheduling & being creative on social media. Follow us on instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to stay up to date with everything we've got going on. And as always, Stay Creative.