DJ takes us on a deep dive into his favorite movie of all time, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". He shares how this film resonates with his own creative journey and invites listeners to watch it if they haven't already. DJ delves into the emotions and experiences that connect us as creators, expressing the struggle between imagination and the necessity of embracing real-life situations. Throughout the episode, DJ ponders the challenges of pressing record on a podcast without carefully planning...
Aug 18, 2023•17 min
This week I talk to my new friend Maya Brooks, award-winning Product Manager, Educator, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. She’s a Product Manager at IFundWomen, a crowdfunding ecosystem for women-led businesses. We get into a great conversation around changing careers, being an Entrepreneur, and making a difference. here you can find Creator's Therapy: Instagram: @creatorstherapy Facebook: Creator's Therapy Youtube: Creator's Therapy Where you can find Maya: Twitter: @mayanoelle1 Email: Maya@ifundwomen...
Jul 08, 2020•48 min
There's one BIG difference between me and Thomas Edison...besides the obvious. In this episode I talk about some important lessons that failure can teach us and how we can become successful. Where you can find Creator's Therapy: Instagram: @creatorstherapy Facebook: Creator's Therapy Youtube: Creator's Therapy Where you can find the host: Instagram:@justcallmedj twitter: @_justcallmedj_
May 01, 2020•6 min
What's up CT Fam! With the Pandemic hitting us hard I wanted to give you some helpful tips for getting through this thing with your wits intact! I hope everyone is staying safe and staying healthy! If you want more from Creator's Therapy be sure to visit the Youtube channel! Connect with me! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/justcallmedj/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/creatorstherapy/
Apr 02, 2020•11 min
This week I talk to my friend Lauren Fleming, an entrepreneur building a business as a Virtual Assistant. We go in deep talking about fear, challenging your thoughts, and leaning into the identity as an entrepreneur. Lauren and I also give you a few tips on how to keep focused when you work as your own boss. here you can find Creator's Therapy: Instagram: @creatorstherapy Facebook: Creator's Therapy Youtube: Creator's Therapy Where you can find Lauren: Instagram:@laurenelizabeth.co Website:laure...
Mar 13, 2020•52 min
The first episode of 2020! Finally. A new episode. What has taken so long? This week John and I sit down and talk about where he started on his creative journey, self discovery, the heart behind creating, and how to get out of your own way when creating. Get out your pens and papers, kids! This is going to be a good one! Where you can find Creator's Therapy: Instagram: @creatorstherapy Facebook: Creator's Therapy Youtube: Creator's Therapy Where you can find John: Instagram: @johnmediana Youtube...
Jan 29, 2020•49 min
This week I talk to a very good friend of mine, Darwin Johnson. Darwin is an MMA fighter and an Elementary School PE Teacher. His pursuit of his dreams starts at 4AM nearly every morning and he hits the ground running...or punching. Darwin talks about fighting through fear, how his experiences have shaped his perception of his own abilities as a person, and his inspiration for wanting to work with the students he works with now. Darwin also tells about his first experience in his recent MMA debu...
Aug 12, 2019•37 min
It has been far too long since a new episode has come out! Let's not do that again. Coming at you with a fresh episode - courtesy of Youtube. That's right, Creator's Therapy has a Youtube channel as well! In this episode I talk about the five things I have learned about the Creative Process. 1. Capitalize On Your Inspiration - Don’t be afraid to put things aside to make time. 2. Don’t Wait For Inspiration - Sometimes you have to put yourself in a creative atmosphere. 3. Learn How To Handle Criti...
Jul 17, 2019•13 min
Probably one of the coolest conversations yet! This week I talk to Chelsey Barmore Brunelle, an educator, singer, and writer. She gives us her origin story of how she was led into education seeing a need around her, both here, and abroad. We get into some great conversation about education and how we can foster creativity within the younger creatives around us. If you're a parent or a teacher - this one is for you! Where you can find Chelsey: Instagram @life_like_chels And see what her students ...
Mar 19, 2019•55 min
Drew Shafer joins the show this week to talk about the creative process. Drew has been a freelance creative for more than a decade and brings a ton of wisdom and insight to how we think about creativity and the obstacles in the midst of that. There are so many good pieces of wisdom in this episode so get out your pens and papers, kids! This is gonna be a good one. Where you can find Drew: Instagram:@drew.shafer Website: www.drew-shafer.com Where you can find Creator's Therapy Instagram: @creator...
Mar 07, 2019•58 min
A little different week - just a couple of good ole stories with DJ. This week I talk about how much fear makes a difference in how we approach each opportunity we have. Fear really only has one answer to every question: "no". Is this really how we want to go about things? Life, like art, is about risks! This one's a good one because, thanks to Trader Joe's cold brew coffee, I. Am. Wired! Enjoy! Share your story at thecreatorstherapy.com You can also connect with me or the CT Family on Instagram...
Feb 15, 2019•31 min
I *google hangout* with Kenzie Pearce, owner of Maywood Photography in Abilene Texas. This is one of my favorite conversations so far. Kenzie gives us her origin story, how she dropped out of college, used photography as a way to capture fleeting moments, then later, built a brand and a business. Kenzie is someone whose style and talent is specific to her, her story, and the moments that shaped her. She gives us tips on how to find our own style as photographers and how important it is to contin...
Jan 31, 2019•48 min
This week I talk to accomplished poet, creative writer, and editor, Leslie Marie Aguilar. She is one of my dearest and oldest friends - one of my creative heroes! She and I both come from the heartland of West Texas so you know our kinship runs deep. Her creative journey has taken her to all kinds of places, both in life, and in her career. We get transparent in talking about creativity, culture shock, the fear and anxiety that comes from those transitions, the incredible need for self-awareness...
Jan 24, 2019•59 min
Ep.2 - I get my first guest on the show and I couldn't have picked a better one. I invite John Mediana onto the show. If I got to pick a big brother, this guy would be it! John gives us his origin story from being adopted, to working in his Dad's shop, learning to appreciate the process of getting better. He admired photographers and cinematographers from a very early age and did his best to emulate them, even when his friends told him to give up on trying to be a photographer. This guy is a bor...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Episode 1 - Feeling Understood Welcome to the Creator's Therapy podcast, where our stories hold our cure. Creator's Therapy is hosted by DJ Acevedo, aka: WildIndeed - who is an associate therapist, a content creator, a photographer, videographer, brand builder, and a story teller. This is a place where creatives get their biggest questions answered. Where worlds meet, where we discover how to go deeper in our creative endeavors. This is a place where we hear from some of best creatives around to...
Jan 07, 2019•29 min
