I Am Creative with Hollis Citron

Creative Conversations Talks To A Musician About Knowing Your Purpose At 5 Years Old

Love this quote from our conversation,  " We have to learn the rules to then break them".
 
We the change makers are often the rule breakers. To stand out and really get people's attention it is breaking that "societal" norm of expectation and saying nope... doing it the way I see through my lens.
Kate Wyatt has an incredible way that she navigates the world through color, sound, texture... oh my gosh..
 
At 5 years old, Kate Wyatt knew she wanted to play violin, after seeing a clip of a cellist on TV. From a young age, she felt the intensity and power of string instruments. Little did she know, this would be her life path. Born to a family of artists, Kate was constantly surrounded by painters, jewelry makers and more.
 
From a very young age, Kate showed a high level of creativity and artistic ability, that made her stand out. Visual arts and performing arts have been not only her passion, but way of life. In 2015, she graduated from Rowan University with 2 bachelor degrees in Education and Music. She later finished here Masters Degree at Kent State University, where she studied Music Education. 

 
As a professional violinist and educator, she has taught hundreds of students, of all ages, in Southern New Jersey. She has worked in many different musical environments as an educator, performer, sound tech, and more. Kate has performed in Carnegie Hall, multiple festivals overseas and has even appeared on national television, playing her violin. While an undergrad at Rowan University, she worked with several big name musicians, as lead sound tech, such as such as 21 Pilots, Aloe Blacc, Childish Gambino, and others.
 
Kate was recently featured in the Alumni Spotlight series at Kent State University, where she discusses the gift of Music Education and arts. She continues to remain active locally as a teacher and performer.
 
To connect with Kate : 
fb: https://www.facebook.com/spacek8
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores Identity, Telling Stories, Copywriting and More

We talked about pushing boundaries, the unexpected and what it creates. There was an exploration into the world vulnerability and how putting it into a medium sets up the space for introspection and clarity. 
 
You will also get to hear his first poem that he read in public from a few years ago and how it led him to where he is now. 
 
Jonathan “JCC” Chan-Choong is a Guyanese-Jamaican-Canadian poet and writer, from Scarborough, Ontario.
 
Informed by a multicultural/racial background and one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Canada, JCC's central themes include identity and the human condition.
 
When he's not writing his own story, he's helping brands speak theirs as a copywriter.
 
To connect with Jonathan you can reach him at:
Linkedin: jonathan-chan-choong
IG: jayseesee
Website:jayseesee.com
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis
 
 

Creative Conversations Explores Channeling Precise Remedies Your Soul Craves

"Element of Peace = Excitement", We talked about intuition, a lot about time and trust. Such a great conversation. Also play was an important part of the conversation... 
 
Melissa is an energy healer, channel, and bestselling co-author of Intuitive - Knowing Her Truth.
 
Her mission is simple: to empower you to be more fully you by aligning your soul’s desired expression with your lived experience.
Melissa’s mentorship allows heart-led leaders to embody self-trust, freedom, and pleasure through energy healing and channeling. Her grounded, warm energy creates a sacred space for honest transformation.
 
She channels the precise remedies your soul craves and has a gift for applying spiritual and energetic principles into tangible practices.
 
To connect with Melissa go to: 
https://www.facebook.com/lilchernow
IG: melissamelrose
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Learns About Communicating with Animals and Divine Design

Dawn Phoenix and I had such an inspired conversation and here she said that creativity is your soul expressing itself and each time you are gifting others with a piece of your soul, your authenticity. The quote that I wanted to capture was, " Here is a piece of my soul". 
Dawn Phoenix is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.C.H.t) and holds a Master of Teaching (M.T.). She is a Certified Dolphin Energy Healing Practitioner, Certified Animal Communicator, Channel, co-creator of the Phoenix Fire Transformation System, and author.  She combines these modalities under the title Transpersonal Healer.
She is also a former elementary school teacher. Bringing her love of children together with her Animal Communication skills in 2020, she wrote The Star Horses of Corolla, an empowering children’s book told from the perspective of a group of very unique horses living on the beaches of Corolla, North Carolina.
Dawn works with people to help them release that which no longer serves them, reclaim their power as the true creators of their reality, and transform into who they were originally divinely designed to be.
 
To connect with Dawn go to: 
https://dawnphoenix.net/
youtube: https://youtu.be/K2n-mqp7sgg
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores Opening Our Minds To Our Brain's Potential

So much we do not know about the brain! Angela Sette was sharing her belief and I totally agree that we don't call ourselves right brained or left brained but balanced brain
Here we explore coping skills, baby steps, focus, releasing of anxiety... Just listen you will be happy your did!
Angela Sette is the Author of “Opening Our Minds To Our Brains’ Potential: Are We Our Children’s Teachers Or Are They Ours? She is a Speaker, Certified Brain Health Coach, Movement Specialist as well as an Actor, Model and Singer. Soon to open “Visionary Movement” A Wellness Movement and Dance Center.
 
To Connect with Angela go to: 
https://www.angelasette.com/
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Let's Explore Dusting Off The Stuckness and Uncovering True Passions

" Show up unapolgetically" ! This is a quote from our conversation that just stands out!
Donna Nudel Brown took the leap off a cliff and it changed her life What a great conversation about removing the "should's" , intuition, perspectives and so much more!
 
P.S. we do a lot of giggling, we had fun, hope you do as well
 
Donna guides women who are feeling stuck dust off their dreams and step into their next chapter. She clears the energetic blocks and together they clear the emotional blocks so you are able to uncover your true passions with clarity and confidence.
 
She believes it is never too late to reinvent yourself and live the life of your dreams! Donna is an Intuitive Coach and Healer, Reiki Master, Crystal Expert and three-time #1 bestselling author.
 
To connect with Donna go to: 
https://www.donnabrowndesigns.com/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Talks About How To Rewrite Your New And Unique Life Story

Dentist, hypnotherapist, life coach.. oh my! Arnaud Gigi is so curious and an incredible being!
Dr. Gigi and I used the word curious a lot! We spoke about creativity and curiosity allowing us to get out of the box. So much goodness in this conversation. A quote that stood out to me here is. " Always ask questions". 
 
 
Dr Gigi Arnaud is a Mindset Life Coach, Hypnotist, Speaker (and former Dentist), based in NYC. For the last 17 years, she’s been helping women and men get unstuck to create the life they really want and will love.
 
She knows the effort it takes to transform your negative and unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns into more positive and helpful ones, both personal and professional. She’s been where you are. For years, she was that smiling person who looked sunny and successful on the outside, yet was quietly suffering inside.
 
She did the work and over the years, has put together, created and developed many practical tools and techniques to help you ‘rewrite’ your new and unique life story, the one that’s in alignment with WHO you authentically are and WHAT you’re here to be and do. It’s your turn and your time! 
To connect with Dr. Gigi go to: 
https://gigiarnaud.com/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores Making Music With Cicadas, Birds, Underwater & So Much More

How aware of you of the sounds around you? There is so much to hear and David Rothenberg is the one to join them in the orchestra.
We talked about devotion to exploration, not being mainstream and so much more!
 
Musician and philosopher David Rothenberg wrote Why Birds Sing, Bug Music, Survival of the Beautiful and many other books, published in at least eleven languages.
 
He has more than thirty recordings out, including One Dark Night I Left My Silent House which came out on ECM, and most recently In the Wake of Memories and They Say Humans Exist. He has performed or recorded with Pauline Oliveros, Peter Gabriel, Ray Phiri, Suzanne Vega, Scanner, Elliott Sharp, Iva Bittová, and the Karnataka College of Percussion. Nightingales in Berlin is his latest book, CD, and film. Rothenberg is Distinguished Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
 
To connect with David go to: 
http://www.davidrothenberg.net/
You can just google him and so much will come up!
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Talks About Permission Slip For Mummas To Move From Their Role To Their Truth

Kali defines creativity as your soul in action, creativity is courage. It is our souls essence, that spark that just flows through life. She has such an important mission to share and speak about creating such a sacred space for women to be safe and heard. 
 
"Kali J is a mother to five but more than that she is embracing all parts of her the wild, free fun and adventurous spirit that had been squashed years ago.
 
She now uses her story and journey to be the permission slip for other mummas to move from the role to their truth.
Kali J stands empowered for other mothers ready to take the journey back to themselves.
 
To connect with Kali go to: 
kalijwalters.com
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores That Dreaded Inner Perfectionist

Haden and I were talking about giving permission to play and really explore is so freeing. Mistakes are going to be made along the way.. how else will we know what we like and don't. Curiosity leads us on our way to discover and be authentic which fosters creativity.... So many great quotes that came through in the conversation but this one really stands out to me: "Curiosity & Creativity are friends".
 
Haden Starbuck is a Creatrix and Creativity Coach. She helps peoplestep into their creative flow by shifting their relationship toblocks, inner and outer critics and the dreaded inner perfectionist.
 
She delights in sharing her passion, especially helping people exploreand honor their unique creative voices. She believes that the worldwould be a healthier place if we all tapped into our individualcreative magic.
 
Haden has earned her living as a Creatrix for over 25 years. Herbiggest creative achievement is living outside of the 9-5 model. Shelives and breathes creativity be it dog raising, conversations, herwork or the stories she tells to and about herself.
 
To connect with Haden go to: 
https://www.creatrixcompass.com
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis