COC crew is back for the New Year as we toast to Janiro Hawkins. He discusses getting his feet wet in the industry with his early quest to pursue a rap career (and even drops a few bars). With an early passion for music and entertainment, he talks about how knowing the ins and outs of the industry helped him uncover gaps. Co-founding the Southern Entertainment Awards, he has grown this reputable award ceremony putting the spotlight on Southern States and what they have contributed to the culture...
Jan 25, 2022•30 min
New Year, New You...with the same old crew! Check out what COC is expecting going into the New Year. Be sure to check us out next time as we get back to our regularly scheduled programming with some amazing guests. Cheers! Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/ Subscribe: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc_podcast Like: https://www.facebook.com/cocpodcast Hosts Eboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb/ Brian Sexton https:...
Jan 12, 2022•34 min
This week the Creatives Over Cocktails crew is taking a break from our normal programming. As a result, we decided to introduce our listeners to Ebone Merrimon's solo show, Deep Soul Eb! Check out this episode of Deep Soul Eb featuring artists Talib and Blue. If you like this episode of Deep Soul Eb, check out more of the show at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbgqGyp3V1NPKMJLEHDNMQ Deep Soul Eb Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeepSoulEb/ Deep Soul Eb Instagram: https:...
Dec 28, 2021•44 min
We chop it up with the Owner of Cë Gallery – Clarence Edward. He talks about the importance of leaving your comfort zone and finding your people. Inspired by the need for artists to express themselves, he discussed how he serves as a middleman transforming an artist’s vision to reality through exhibitions that entice all five senses. He explores the importance of longevity and controlling the narrative of your art. Cë Gallery Cë Gallery is a contemporary and performance arts studio. Our mission ...
Dec 07, 2021•45 min
Creatives Over Cocktails hosts - Brian Sexton, Lonnell Matthews Jr., Ebonè Merrimon, and Liv - reflect on this past year and what's to come. We go into the exciting happenings with the entire crew. If you know any of the hosts, you know that Creatives Over Cocktails is only one of the many great things they are involved in that impacts our community. Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/ Subscribe: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc...
Nov 23, 2021•31 min
Investor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and content creator – Marcus Whitney joins us as he talks about claiming your creative power through entrepreneurship. He discusses the ups and downs of this past year and the importance of taking time to focus on the long term. We talk about his historic career that serves as an inspiration to other entrepreneurs and creatives. From college-dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur. Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Inv...
Nov 09, 2021•51 min
Singer/Songwriter, Kyndle Wylde tells us her story of pushing through tough times and discovering herself. She discusses the moment her dream turned into a goal. On a mission to achieve success, she talks about the importance of immersing herself in the music industry and how telling her story through music was a pivotal moment in her career. Gospel-raised in tiny Bolivar, Tennessee, singer/songwriter Kyndle Wylde has a voice that has demanded attention since she started singing in her crib. Mov...
Oct 26, 2021•38 min
The Master P of Culinary, Chef Jason Williams, Executive Chef of Slim & Husky’s and tapas bar EG & MC joins us discussing the lessons learned along his journey into culinary arts. With culture influencing his business ventures, he discusses the power of food and the power of divine intervention on his life. In this inspirational episode, he talks about the importance of focus and tapping into your creative lane. Slim & Husky's https://www.instagram.com/slimandhuskys/ https://slimandh...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min
On this episode artist Omari Booker explores how his experiences with the biases of the criminal justice system shaped his current work and what he cares about. We talk about the influence of hip hop on his life and the gift of being an artist for a living. Omari Booker takes a process-oriented approach to his art, embracing it as a therapeutic modality through which he is able to express his passion for the freedom and independence that the creative process allows him to experience. The philoso...
Sep 28, 2021•31 min
We go to church with Grammy, Emmy, and Dove Award-winning producer, Shannon Sanders. He explores his journey into music through the cultural eruption of Hip Hop to how he revolutionized radio as the founder of 102.1 FM The Ville. He talks about building on failures, listening with an open mind, and living a lifestyle of creativity. Shannon Sanders is nationally best-known for his Grammys (2), Emmys (2) and Dove (1) award. Not only is he the founder and program director of Nashville Scene’s “2018...
Sep 14, 2021•34 min
Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer and Entertainment Operations Expert - Nina Teapot Owens talks about the moment she knew she would have a career in music and the obstacles she overcame along the way. She discusses transitioning to the business side of the industry and following her calling to “Protect the Music”. She inspires as she goes into the importance of telling her story and how she overcame fear during pivotal moments in her career. Nina Teapot Owens is a songwriter, vocalist, producer and...
Aug 24, 2021•35 min
Inspiring and motivating creatives, D’Llisha Davis talks about the importance of protecting your peace and knowing who you are. She explores the importance of being intentional with the moves you make, the spaces you are in and unapologetically sharing your stories. Throughout her career D’Llisha has broke ceilings and continues to lay the foundations for artists to thrive. As a Nashville native, D’Llisha Davis (@itstwoelles) has built her foundation through as an educator and by becoming a nota...
Aug 10, 2021•45 min
Kasi, Stacy & Tam of The Shindellas, join us bringing the chills with their “shindo”. They talk about their journey to stardom and the pivotal moments that started their music careers. Advocates aligned under the tenets of sisterhood, excellence, elegance, and empowerment; The Shindellas discuss the process of trust and how they came together as a group. They share inspiring words on the importance of giving your gifts to the world and doing something bigger than yourself. Beatnik group The ...
Jul 27, 2021•43 min
In Part 2 of our interview with the legendary E-40 he makes a “long story short and a short story long” as he talks about turning setbacks into stepping stools. He goes into the blossoming and versatility of his music exploring the origins of his album Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire that featured guest performances such as Lil Wayne, Birdman and Juvenile. He discusses the times he had to “hold on like a hubcap in the fast lane” when he overcame being blocked from the ra...
Jul 13, 2021•39 min
In Part 1 of this two-part interview, we locked-in with the legendary E-40 as he explores his creative journey. He talks about living the hustle and switching from being known for his music to being a household name. E-40 discusses how he used his business mindset when transitioning to the beverage industry. We go back to the summer of ’85 to hear the origination story of his name and the beginnings his famous Sluricane beverage line. E-40 reps his HBCU (Historically Black College and University...
Jul 13, 2021•43 min
Cultural strategist, speaker, writer, producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur – Anasa Troutman tells her amazing story of the crazy, bold, out of the box way she lived her life while being petrified yet staying true to herself. She inspires as she tells her story of attending Spelman and how she came alive while working at the Tower Record Store in Atlanta being surrounded by music and meeting famous artists. She brings her majestic spirit as she describes what drives her creativity and the signi...
Jun 29, 2021•48 min
Music industry power houses, Jamila McCarley and Thalia Ewing, known as Mimi & Muziqueen, join us to tell their story. They talk about their journey pursuing a career in music and the sacrifices they made along the way. Opening doors for new artists, they discuss the setbacks that shaped their business acumen which brought new opportunities leading to their focus on economic opportunities for artists. They speak on how trust in business, friendship, and sisterhood joined them together as the...
Jun 15, 2021•38 min
Join us for some fun as we wrap up Season 1 reminiscing on our favorite episodes and inspiring moments. We have some special treats for our next episodes and we'll see you back for Season 2 in September. Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/ Subscribe: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc_podcast Like: https://www.facebook.com/cocpodcast Hosts Eboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb/ Brian Sexton https://www.instagram.com...
Jun 01, 2021•46 min
Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer and Entertainment Operations Expert - Nina Teapot Owens talks about the moment she knew she would have a career in music and the obstacles she overcame along the way. She discusses transitioning to the business side of the industry and following her calling to “Protect the Music”. She inspires as she goes into the importance of telling her story and how she overcame fear during pivotal moments in her career. Nina Teapot Owens is a songwriter, vocalist, producer and...
May 11, 2021•35 min
Kasi, Stacy & Tam of The Shindellas, join us bringing the chills with their “shindo”. They talk about their journey to stardom and the pivotal moments that started their music careers. Advocates aligned under the tenets of sisterhood, excellence, elegance, and empowerment; The Shindellas discuss the process of trust and how they came together as a group. They share inspiring words on the importance of giving your gifts to the world and doing something bigger than yourself. Beatnik group The ...
Apr 27, 2021•43 min
Inspiring and motivating creatives, D’Llisha Davis talks about the importance of protecting your peace and knowing who you are. She explores the importance of being intentional with the moves you make, the spaces you are in and unapologetically sharing your stories. Throughout her career D’Llisha has broke ceilings and continues to lay the foundations for artists to thrive. As a Nashville native, D’Llisha Davis (@itstwoelles) has built her foundation through as an educator and by becoming a nota...
Apr 13, 2021•45 min
Music industry power houses, Jamila McCarley and Thalia Ewing, known as Mimi & Muziqueen, join us to tell their story. They talk about their journey pursuing a career in music and the sacrifices they made along the way. Opening doors for new artists, they discuss the setbacks that shaped their business acumen which brought new opportunities leading to their focus on economic opportunities for artists. They speak on how trust in business, friendship, and sisterhood joined them together as the...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min
The Creatives Over Cocktails crew chops it up with Grammy Award winning producer, Torrance "Street Symphony" Esmond. He talks about how the streets provided cultural influence and the unconventional way he rose in the music industry. He takes us on a journey discussing how his day job fueled his music career and taught him the importance of understanding the value of a dollar. Discussing his unique approach to life, he goes into how essential it is to go after your dreams and how to stay on top ...
Mar 16, 2021•45 min
We get right into the story of the legendary – musician, keyboardist, producer, and composer - Ron Glimore Jr. He talks about the importance of betting on yourself and the life changing moments that brought him to where he is today. He discusses the influence of people pouring into him and coming into his own moving to New York. He goes into the power of manifesting that helped him realize who he was and the transformation of his mindset through being a world traveler. Ron Gilmore Jr is a musici...
Mar 02, 2021•37 min
Phil Thornton talks about the defining moments in his life and how his steps have been orchestrated since his mid-teens. Discussing the highs and lows during his lifetime, Phil Thornton also highlights the many stars he met along the way. He goes into trailblazing moments that include being a bridge between gospel and the mainstream and his foray into television and film. Noting the importance of operating in his purpose, he explores the moments that allowed him to be a light. Because he wears s...
Feb 16, 2021•31 min
Cultural strategist, speaker, writer, producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur – Anasa Troutman tells her amazing story of the crazy, bold, out of the box way she lived her life while being petrified yet staying true to herself. She inspires as she tells her story of attending Spelman and how she came alive while working at the Tower Record Store in Atlanta being surrounded by music and meeting famous artists. She brings her majestic spirit as she describes what drives her creativity and the signi...
Feb 02, 2021•48 min
Music producer A.B Eastwood talks about how he leveraged the pandemic and his musical journey as a creative. As the man behind the creative musical renaissance coming out of Nashville Tennessee, A.B. Eastwood goes into his philosophy when producing. He talks about his musical influences growing up and the life lessons he learned along the way. Nashville native A.B. Eastwood is definitely shedding light on his hometown’s bubbling Hip-Hop/R&B music scene. With influences ranging from Gangsta R...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min
In Part 2 of our interview with the legendary E-40 he makes a “long story short and a short story long” as he talks about turning setbacks into stepping stools. He goes into the blossoming and versatility of his music exploring the origins of his album Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire that featured guest performances such as Lil Wayne, Birdman and Juvenile. He discusses the times he had to “hold on like a hubcap in the fast lane” when he overcame being blocked from the ra...
Jan 05, 2021•39 min
In Part 1 of this two-part interview, we locked-in with the legendary E-40 as he explores his creative journey. He talks about living the hustle and switching from being known for his music to being a household name. E-40 discusses how he used his business mindset when transitioning to the beverage industry. We go back to the summer of ’85 to hear the origination story of his name and the beginnings his famous Sluricane beverage line. E-40 reps his HBCU (Historically Black College and University...
Dec 22, 2020•43 min
We go to church with Grammy, Emmy, and Dove Award-winning producer, Shannon Sanders. He explores his journey into music through the cultural eruption of Hip Hop to how he revolutionized radio as the founder of 102.1 FM The Ville. He talks about building on failures, listening with an open mind, and living a lifestyle of creativity. Shannon Sanders is nationally best-known for his Grammys (2), Emmys (2) and Dove (1) award. Not only is he the founder and program director of Nashville Scene’s “2018...
Dec 08, 2020•34 min
