Creatives is a podcast that journeys into the minds of artists and innovators, to find out how creativity and creative thinking play an important role in our lives.
Shelly Kirkland is CEO of Boot Campaign, an organization that restores the lives of veterans and military families through individualized comprehensive care. Shelly is a true investigative storyteller with a fascinating history that took her through Condé Nast, America's Most Wanted, neuroscience, and now at Boot Campaign. She is driven by serving others with genuine passion for making an impact in people's lives.Donate to transform a veteran's life today:
Boot Campaign Donation (https://p2p.onecause.com/bootcampaign/donate)
1 Oct 2026
Creativity In Advertising, Krista McCrimmon
Smarter and funnier than you, Krista McCrimmon has learned how to protect bold ideas while navigating strategy, leadership and organizational complexity. We discuss her journey from agency creative to global brand leader, and what it takes to make complicated ideas feel simple, human and memorable.Krista's Site: KristaMcCrimmon.com (https://kristamccrimmon.com/)Krista on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristahogg/)
1 Sept 2026
Movie Theaters Reborn
From restoring The Texas Theater to championing independent film and the future of cinema, Barak Epstein has dedicated his career to preserving the magic of the moviegoing experience. In this episode of Creatives, we explore why theaters still matter, the art and technology behind cinematic presentation, and how storytelling continues to bring communities together in an increasingly digital world.Texas Theater: https://thetexastheatre.com/ (https://thetexastheatre.com/)Pilot Radio: https://www.pilotradio.com/ (https://www.pilotradio.com/)
4 Aug 2026
Mentorship & Chef Life, Pete Ashcraft
Pete Ashcraft, that’s right, the one and only legend who is responsible for the largest equipment sale in restaurant history discusses his creative journey, mentorship, chef life and how to stay open to opportunities. From sous chef to executive chef, then on to corporate chef and commercial kitchen equipment sales, Pete’s knowledge and experience give him a unique perspective you won't want to miss.
2 Jul 2026
(Archive) Creativity & The Brain, Dr. Julie Fratantoni
Dr. Julie Fratantoni, neuroscientist and founder of Better Brain, discusses how creativity emerges in the brain, and provides tips and tricks on how to boost your own creative thinking.Learn more & Follow from Dr. Julie Fratantoni:
www.drjuliefratantoni.com (www.drjuliefratantoni.com)
2 Jun 2026
IFS + EMDR Therapy, Alyce Messer
In this episode of Creatives, we sit down with therapist and mental health educator Alyce Messer for a thoughtful conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the deeper emotional layers that shape creativity and identity. Drawing from her experience as a licensed therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapy, Alyce shares her perspective on authenticity, trauma, emotional regulation, and the process of reconnecting with yourself.
https://www.alycemesser.com/ (https://www.alycemesser.com/)
5 May 2026
Ink Craft, Dre Li
In this episode of the Creatives Podcast, tattoo artist Dre Li shares her journey of building a career through dedication to her craft and a constant drive to improve. She talks about the discipline behind tattooing, the importance of evolving as an artist, and her passion for pushing her work to the next level.
Dre's Website:
https://www.dredayli.com/ (https://www.dredayli.com/)
2 Apr 2026
Skating as a Lens for Life, Nathan Davis
In this episode, Nathan Davis shares how skating shaped his identity from a young age and ultimately led him into a career in commercial filmmaking with the Dallas Mavericks. From learning how to fail, adapt, and try again, to developing an eye for rhythm, style, and storytelling, the lessons from skateboarding carry through every part of his creative process.We talk about the culture of skating, the transition into filmmaking, and how a mindset built on persistence and progression continues to influence the way he works today.
Nathan's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nathancdavis/ (https://www.instagram.com/nathancdavis/)
3 Mar 2026
The Multidisciplinary Mind, Tyra Johnson
Tyra Johnson joins us to discuss her multidisciplinary practice, the role of storytelling in sculpture and installation, and how artists can design emotional impact intentionally. This conversation explores creative risk, process, and what it takes to build immersive worlds that move people.
Tyra's Website: https://www.tyrajstudio.com/ (https://www.tyrajstudio.com/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKEmajI1HxhtUAb7GcFSlw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKEmajI1HxhtUAb7GcFSlw)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/just.tyraj (https://www.instagram.com/just.tyraj)
3 Feb 2026
Entrepreneurial Edge, Kartik Rathore
Kartik is an entrepreneur with creative philosophy of how to approach business strategy. He is currently disrupting the carrier and logistics space with his venture Hello Hotshot, which will change the way carriers do business in the future. Hello Hotshot:https://hellohotshot.co/ (https://hellohotshot.co/)
2 Jan 2026
Photo Illustration, Darren Braun
Roger speaks with Darren Braun, an award winning photo illustrator, about photography as a career and art form, the new AI landscape of generative imagery, and best practices for pushing human creativity into the future.
Darren's Website:
www.darrenbraun.com
Darren's IG:
www.instagram.com/darrenmonster
2 Dec 2025
Denim & Dance, Crespatrick de los Reyes
Roger speaks with Crespatrick de los Reyes, owner and lead designer at C.Patricio. They discuss Crespatrick’s journey into fashion, his passion for denim fabrics and functional ready to wear, as well as Crespatrick’s perspectives on the future of creative thinking in the evolving fashion landscape.
Learn more:
https://cpatricio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/crespatrick_dlr/
https://www.instagram.com/crescente.patricio/
4 Nov 2025
Stories of Impact, Shelly Kirkland
Shelly Kirkland is CEO of Boot Campaign, an organization that restores the lives of veterans and military families through individualized comprehensive care. Shelly is a true investigative storyteller with a fascinating history that took her through Condé Nast, America's Most Wanted, neuroscience, and now at Boot Campaign. She is driven by serving others with genuine passion for making an impact in people's lives.
Learn More:
https://bootcampaign.org
1 Oct 2025
Diversity of Experience, Jonathan Merla
Roger is joined by Jonathan Merla, Vice President of
Marketing at Headington Companies, a hospitality and
lifestyle business spanning high fashion, hotels, restaurants
and bars. Jonathan’s creative journey has been through many
different industries and applications, from being a jazz
drummer and touring with Nelly Furtado, to working in
marketing analytics, and now overseeing a broad range of
creative applications in the lifestyle space.
https://www.instagram.com/merlajonathan/
https://www.instagram.com/shyboy.hifi/
https://www.instagram.com/fortyfiveten/
2 Sept 2025
Philosophy of Design, Vynsie Law
Roger speaks with Vynsie Law, Head of Creative at the Dallas Museum of Art. Vynsie is a creative thinker to her core. She is a designer by trade, and has a deep and vast philosophical approach to her creative work, how it impacts our lives, and how the arts inform culture.
Vynsie's Website:
https://www.vynsielaw.com/
We Are 1976:
https://weare1976.com/
Equilateral Films:
https://www.equilateralfilms.com
5 Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Ryan Reece
Roger sits down with Ryan Reece, a particle physicist and data scientist specializing in deep learning, to discuss artificial intelligence, how it works and its impact on creative professions, as well as its impact on humanity, critical thinking and the future of intelligence.
Website:
https://rreece.github.io
Ryan on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreece/
Creatives on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/creatives_pod/
Equilateral & Creatives Website:
https://www.equilateralfilms.com
1 Jul 2025
The Art of Tattooing, Spirit of Salt
This episode showcases artist and tattooer Spirit of Salt. She has held different professions as an artist in the creative industries and her path has taken her from graphic design, to painting and now tattooing. Roger learns about her creative processes, her creative philosophy and the art of tattooing.
Spirit of Salt on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/spirit.of.salt/
Spirit of Salt Website:
https://www.byspiritofsalt.com
Creatives on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/creatives_pod/
Equilateral & Creatives Website:
https://www.equilateralfilms.com
11 Jun 2025
Creativity & The Brain, Dr. Julie Fratantoni
Dr. Julie Fratantoni, neuroscientist and founder of Better Brain, discusses how creativity emerges in the brain, and provides tips and tricks on how to boost your own creative thinking.
Learn More & Follow Our Show:
https://www.instagram.com/creatives_pod/ (https://www.instagram.com/creatives_pod/)
https://www.youtube.com/@Creatives_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Creatives_Podcast)
Learn more & Follow from Dr. Julie Fratantoni:
https://drjuliefratantoni.substack.com/ (https://drjuliefratantoni.substack.com/)
https://www.instagram.com/drjuliefratantoni/ (https://www.instagram.com/drjuliefratantoni/)
30 May 2025
Introduction to Creatives
Introducing CREATIVES, a podcast about creativity and its impact on our lives. The ways in which we practice, think and live creatively is evolving rapidly, and this show dives right in from the fundamentals to the abstractions.
Our series launches in June and we’ll post new episodes once a month, with other exciting content to come! We can’t wait for you to join us on this creative journey. Follow our show to stay tuned for new episodes.
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