In the 1st NCU interview, singer/songwriter Kelley McRae explores creativity, her songwriting process & the tools she uses to help underprivileded kids share their story through song. Lots of insights to help you get unblocked & bring your vision to life! buff.ly/2PLjBmY

Hey creators! One of our goals with Next Creator Up is to share good creative work. Our first guest, singer/songwriter Kelley McRae, highly recommends Hannah Gadsby's comedy special Nanette, on Netflix. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: buff.ly/2KkoG6k

"As artists it's our job to feel our feelings because we create the art that gives people permission to feel their feelings." ~Kelley McCrae Singer/songwriter Kelley McRae, on creativity, songwriting, and discovering the heart of your story: buff.ly/2PLjBmY

Hi friends! I'm excited to share that the second NCU ep with actress/filmmaker Melissa Center is now live. In this interview she explores the sacrifices/rewards of being an artist & her experience working on her award-winning short & first feature film: buff.ly/2Vlt6dN

"Take your broken heart, make it into art." ~Carrie Fisher Actress/filmmaker Melissa Center on the sacrifices and rewards of an artist's life and her experiencing channeling her heartbreak into her first feature film: buff.ly/2Vlt6dN

The third episode of Next Creator Up is now live, and it's jam-packed with tips and insights about running a successful creative business without having to achieve massive growth. Hear from writer & designer Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, here: buff.ly/2Wguy5D

Tired of chasing someone else's definition of success? Want less stress, less pressure, and more time to do the work that excites you? Writer/designer Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, addresses these ideas and more in the third ep of Next Creator Up: buff.ly/2Wguy5D

Writer/designer Paul Jarvis on creating what you want to create, staying small in business, and defining success for yourself: buff.ly/2Wguy5D

The 4th ep of Next Creator Up is now live! Sarah Potenza, from season 8 of THE VOICE, discusses the naysayers who tried to silence her, how she overcome their shaming & developed confidence in her talent/body & what she learned from her time on The Voice: buff.ly/2VVgcUa

From Sarah Potenza's powerful interview - an insight about sharing her truth and her scars in her music. If people have put you down and tried to hold you back, you're sure to appreciate her story and the lessons she shared: buff.ly/2VVgcUa

Check out the 5th episode! Creative jack-of-all-trades Jeff Heimbuch's process for producing Return Home, and his book about the Disney Imagineer rebel Rolly Crump, the pioneer behind the iconic “It’s a Small World,” and “The Haunted Mansion.” buff.ly/2Z8s3QY

Jeff Heimbuch on creating a comedy-horror podcast and what he learned from Disney Imagineer rebel Rolly Crump: buff.ly/2Z8s3QY

The fifth ep is now live! In this interview, author/Hollywood screenwriter Noah Knox Marshall discusses his non-dystopian sci-fi book series for kids & how he aspires to inspire the best in the next generation. Lots of powerful insights about writing and life: buff.ly/2WuQVAs

From my interview with author/Hollywood screenwriter Noah Knox Marshall who's writing a 9-book non-dystopian sci-fi book series for kids. Inspiring guy, insightful interview! buff.ly/2WuQVAs

The seventh episode of Next Creator Up is now live! In this interview I speak with five times TEDx speaker, motivational comedian, and American Ninja Warrior host Alex Weber, who shares tips and insights for overcoming fears, nerves, and doubts. buff.ly/2ITKty5

From Alex Weber's powerful interview: buff.ly/2ITKty5 Alex is a motivational comedian, TEDx speaker and former host of American Ninja Warrior. In this episode, we discuss his unusual world record, his time on American Ninja Warrior and his thoughts on moving past doubts.

Kori Celeste is a composer, songwriter, singer & music producer who writes for films, immersive experiences & podcasts. In this ep we discuss her composing work, her creative process, and how she releases pressure/stress when she's anxious about her work buff.ly/2xejLej:

It takes courage to be creative, but once we push outside our comfort zones it can be profoundly healing. In the latest episode of Next Creator Up, oil and pastel painter Lucy Chen discusses her work and how painting helped her heal from depression. buff.ly/32cpLST

From Lucy Chen's interview on the healing power of art and the courage it takes to be creative and leave your comfort zone: buff.ly/32cpLST

John Presnell is a socially conscious singer/songwriter who aspires to elevate consciousness with his music. In this interview we discuss his music and process, why he’s chosen to disconnect from technology, and his advice for other creators. buff.ly/2Sdxg7O