Today, we are talking about patience. But do not twiddle your fingers and hope everything turns out alright in the end. Consistently doing the work required for you to reach your dreams, goals, and aspirations, yet knowing that what you’re chasing may take some time to reach. If we can learn that it’s all a marathon, can we learn how to take things a step at a time? When we try to jump steps, we may end up hurting ourselves in the process. Brew some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, C...
Mar 28, 2023•13 min
What is the price you’re going to have to pay to get what you want in your life? Checking out the recent NCAA championships there’s been so much drama and stress, and exhilaration. I’ve experienced the highs and lows myself. You think about all of the tough days, extra workouts, and sprints, the times where you can’t go out, all the sacrifices made from their families to get that specific athlete the opportunity to win a championship. Perhaps in your field of expertise, Are you willing to pay th...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min
On this new episode, we take a snippet from the Matrix movie and some recent experiences on my creative journey to share some valuable insights with our audience. We are talking skillset. Are you consistently accessing your skills and gifts, or are you holding back the things that may give you the opportunity to change your life for the better. Are you giving yourself a chance to learn and develop those things that you are uniquely built for to create what you love in the world? Brewing some ins...
Mar 14, 2023•17 min
On this new episode, are you really failing at things or being redirected towards something greater? We fall into the trap of feeling like nothing is working or not getting the traction we would like. Let’s reframe this: What if you had the most awesome opportunity in your life come up because you had to be redirected into something that’s no longer serving you? Are you fighting for your limitations? Brewing some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT HELP SUPPORT THIS EPISODE AND ...
Feb 28, 2023•12 min
On this new episode, we use an excerpt from past guest Sharon Lebell’s The Art of Living book, translated from the stoic teachings of Epictetus on the concept of commitment. Learning how to give ourselves over to our dreams, aspirations, and endeavors. But in order to do this you may have to go through a few steps in order to make this happen: Position, Set-Up, Follow-Through I use concepts in sports to reinforce the concept of commitment in your life and creative journey. Brewing some inspirati...
Feb 21, 2023•45 min
On this new episode, we use an exercise from a mindfulness meditation practice to relate to our creative life. When we understand that we don’t have to take every opportunity, or scratch every itch, we can understand what creative work really needs our attention and energy. Brewing some inspiration for your week! Coffee I'm drinking on in this episode is from Elevate Coffee Trading, based in the Dallas, TX area. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT HELP SUPPORT THIS EPISODE AND FUTURE SHOWS www.buymeacoffe...
Feb 14, 2023•11 min
On this new episode, this was taken from a recent conversation from me and fellow wrestling coach and creative. I alluded to the concept of a bird and its nest, and if you try to enable and help the baby bird before it hatches, you could cripple or kill it. Likewise if you allow it to chip away everyday and absorb all the nutrients and strength it needs it will break out of its own shell into the world. This is relatable to our lives, career, coaching or creative work. If we allow everyone to bu...
Feb 08, 2023•17 min
This is the first episode for 2023 and it comes with a somber note. Between my wife’s dad’s passing and my mom’s abrupt passing from this world, it’s been and emotional start to 2023. Even recording this episode and thinking about my life, it was a few moments where I had to hold back some tears. Yet with great loss, comes some of the most important lessons. To live your life, because we’re all on an expiration date. So how much do you want to love, to experience, to live and design your life? H...
Feb 01, 2023•17 min
This is the last episode of the 2022 we talk briefly about all the opportunities and challenges you’ve encountered over the year. What if all this was part of your unique creative journey. What if the work you’re putting towards your goals, dreams and aspirations is working itself out in some form or fashion. If you had a tough year this year, what if it was building you up for something incredible? Brewing some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT HELP SUPPORT THIS EPISODE AND F...
Dec 20, 2022•24 min
This episode we share a concept that listeners may or may not know of that could change the way you see your work, art, or training. This concept has been used by some of the top performers in the world: The 85 Percent Rule. The concept that you if you tell someone to operate at 85% of their capacity then mentally people perform better, than if you tell them to work at 100%. When you’re able to relax and allow yourself to be flexible, you can fully optimize your training, art, or business. Do yo...
Dec 13, 2022•21 min
This episode we chat with John Turk. An actor, model, fitness trainer and also played the unmasked Sub Zero character, among other characters on the Mortal Kombat games. In this episode we unmask John Turk as we talk about his story, how his belief has been a cornerstone in his life, his ups and downs in his journey, health and wellness, creativity, mixed in with some blooper stories about the MK game. This was a great episode with a lot of value for our audiences. If you want to connect with hi...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This episode we sit with past guest and talented musician/entertainer Marlon D. We talk about his new album “The Orphan” that’s been released. We talk about his creative process, being disciplined in one’s craft, the value of mental health, creative tips and some power words of wisdom before the end of this episode. Also one of his tracks from the new album is the theme song for the Creative Brew. You can connect with him on social at @mdlens on IG to purchase music, merch, or to book him for yo...
Nov 22, 2022•39 min
This episode we sit with creative, counselor, and pastor Luke Bricker. Coming from the mid-west culture to his journey out here to the west coast, he shares his creative journey on what creativity and spirituality is to him. We talk about deconstruction of ideas, vibration, frequency, learning to reconnect with humanity, creative tips and his lasting words of wisdom for our audience. You can connect with him on social at @brther.luke on IG. From there you can deep dive into other aspects of spir...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
159. You’re never to Old to Learn This episode I share the story of Reece Humphrey and CJ Brucki, standout wrestlers and entrepreneurs building the Adult Wrestling brand, running the NJRTC and sharing that never-ending love for wrestling, entertainment, fun and fitness all over the country. We talk about their plans for their brand, other upcoming music projects, and how to pursue side quests in your own creative journey. You can connect with them for any wrestling clinics, music bookings and mo...
Nov 08, 2022•45 min
This episode I share the episode of Luz Helena Thompson. A creative residing in Oceanside, Ca. I met her at recent fundraiser at Studio Ace arts and instantly connected. Aside from being a glass mosaic artist. She’s a military vet, mother, art teacher with Path with Art, art therapy for military veterans. She’s also had trauma in her life being in the military and now uses art to heal her wounds as well as others. If you would like to connect with her for potential commissions, online art classe...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr
This episode I share some Tuesday inspiration. We talk about Giving yourself a chance. I relate this from my creative/business/sports/coaching background. Figuring out ways of just giving yourself a chance to succeed in your life. Many times we complain about all of the external things, when many times it’s ourselves that’s not giving ourselves a chance to perhaps change the story of our lives. Brewing some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT HELP SUPPORT THIS EPISODE www.buymea...
Oct 11, 2022•12 min
This episode I bring on local artist and activist in the LGBTQ community here in the San Diego area Jasmine Venegas. Although she doesn’t consider herself an artist, she’s curated community murals to put on display featuring artwork from the homeless and other citizens of Oceanside. Constantly doing community food and clothing drives and fundraisers through her grassroots organization Enmipalma. She shares her story, creative tips and some ending words of wisdom for our audience. Brewing some in...
Oct 04, 2022•42 min
This episode I anwser a question given to me by an athlete. Looking for insight into mental anxiety. From my experience dealing with stress as an athlete and even a creative business owner, learning how to stay calm when there’s so many things that can bombard us on a daily basis. I give some insight and tips on what I do to help stay calm, keep my nervous system in check and learning how to stay relaxed. Brewing some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT SUPPORT THE SHOW www.buym...
Sep 27, 2022•31 min
This episode we talk with Erin Song, founder of Erin Song Coaching. After a lifetime of being an athlete and 15 years of working with students and athletes, Erin recognizes the common theme of high performers is their ability to think positively and be prepared for adversity. She took her education and experience to the next level to create her dream of helping athletes and teams perform at their highest level while enjoying the process! Erin has experience working as a mental performance coach ...
Sep 20, 2022•40 min
This episode we talk about the concept of Muscle Memory. Being able to show up everyday consistently in whatever profession or career that you’re in-in sports analogy-creating muscle memory is the difference between showing up when things are great and showing up in spite of things not going your way. In the War of Art, Resistance is your comfortable friend who sleeps on the couch and eats all of your food. Don’t allow resistance to slow your progress down. When you can sit down and create becau...
Sep 13, 2022•14 min
This episode we go into some tips and insights that’s helped me in my creative career. If you’re looking to push towards your creative/entrepreneurial career, this may be an episode for you. Brewing some inspiration for your week! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT SUPPORT THE SHOW www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeBrew SPONSORS All Skill No Luck If you’re a creator, athlete or entrepreneur, luck can only get you so far. Having the right skill sets are critical in your success. All Skill No Luck makes hand...
Sep 06, 2022•28 min
This episode we talk about sprinting after your dreams. When opportunities arise that gives you the platform to share your gifts and talents, we can’t walk after it, thinking that another great opportunity will come. You have to sprint after it with all of your heart and spirit. Sometimes we’re sprinting after someone else’s dream-when you should be in the lane that’s in your zone of genius. Being able to position yourself in the correct lane is going to get you to your finish line. Brewing some...
Aug 30, 2022•14 min
150. Playing with Possibilities This episode we talk about playing with possibilities rather than fighting for our limitations. Many times we invest an incredible amount of energy fighting for the things that makes us comfortable and drain our energy over things that gives us energy, hope, love and creativity. This week could you devote at least 5 mins to making the time towards playing with a possibility in your life and changing your life towards something that you created instead of a life th...
Aug 16, 2022•19 min
This episode We talk about learning how to support others. I’ve seen it too many times being a creator/coach. When we play the comparison game, learning how to bypass our own egos to magnify and promote ventures, opportunities, businesses that others are doing-and being fully confident in who we are, we actually gain more power and gratitude within ourselves. The season you’re in right now may not be your time. It may be the time to work on your craft, gain new skills, build new relationships an...
Aug 02, 2022•23 min
This episode I share some insights that my grandkid and niece and nephew gave me while on my trip on the east coast. For the three weeks being able to meet hundreds of new people, visit local coffeeshops, seeing family and friends as well as doing a few wrestling clinics and speaking engagements. Many times the most profound lessons happen in the simplest moments. The topic being: who’s cheering for you? Who are the people in your circle that are being supportive, yet accountable. Who are the pe...
Jul 26, 2022•23 min
This episode, recorded at Hetzel Art Studio and Gallery in Cleveland TN, with one of the owners Beth Hetzel, fellow creators and collaborators Jerett Offut and Kevin Roberts. We chat about the studio, the Cleveland Art Alliance, creativity, validation with one’s art, getting the correct feedback and as always some creative tips and words of wisdom. Hetzel Art studio has a bunch of events lined up for the creative community in Cleveland and surrounding areas. Connect with Hetzel Art Studio On IG ...
Jul 19, 2022•49 min
This episode I share some insights from my recent journeys on the east coast. I had the opportunity to create some content and do some speaking at a big wrestling camp in PA as well as some opportunities in TN. Seeing all the moving pieces to a huge camp and knowing where it started it from, is the context for this episode. Knowing that we all have to start from somewhere. If we knew we could automatically have anything we wanted right now instantly. There’s no fun in that. No growth. No creatio...
Jul 11, 2022•17 min
This episode we share the story of Nick Eller, a former wrestler and now assistant wrestling coach and founder of TN Grappling Apparel based out of Knoxville. Focusing on cool and lifestyle centric designs within the wrestling/grappling community. Starting with an idea and an initial design he is slowly growing it into a way of life for many in the wrestling community. We talked about art, design, wrestling, mental health and just getting your ideas on paper. This was a great episode and sure to...
Jun 28, 2022•47 min
This episode we share the story of Britain Beltran, one of the top BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) fighters in the world. We talk about her struggles and successes. How she defines creativity within pro fighting and how her platform is creating other avenues for her to explore who she could be come. This is a heartwarming story of sadness, transformation and inspiration! She has a PPV fight this Friday on June 24th with the BKFC You can connect with her on the journey on IG @teambritai...
Jun 22, 2022•52 min
This episode we talk about energy deficits. Through the course of our day, we are constantly being pulled by a variety of things. Work, family, technology, commitments. As a creator, learning how properly manage your creative power and learning how to become efficient every day is the difference between showing up consistently everyday or burning out. Some inspiration for the Creative/Entrepreneurial/Athletic community. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT SUPPORT THE SHOW www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeB...
Jun 21, 2022•10 min
