Kaylie Wall, is a the owner of Studio Barre Carlsbad a fitness and boutique studio. Focusing on a variety of fast paced, calorie burning and fun workouts for beginners to advanced exercise enthusiasts and athletes. We talk about her origin story, special deals with the studio, creative tips and ending words of wisdom for our audience.You can find h…

Travis Sevilla, is a man of many talents. A creator, jiu jitsu practitioner, art teacher and more. He shares his story how he got into the arts, learning and teaching jiu jitsu, His Robot art series he started around 2020. He shares his creative tips and ending words of wisdom for listeners. You can find him on social media on IG @travkat75SHARE, S…

This episode we talk with the author of the new fantasy book called Winter’s Haven from E.S. Scrivner. He shares his origin story and roots in comic books and fantasy and how the concept for the book was formed. He shares his thoughts on creativity, the resistance of writing, finding the resources needed to produce the book, creative tips and more.…

This episode was actually more of some thoughts that was on my mind-a mix of creativity, and inspiration. Sharing a little Tuesday insight and creative inspiration for you.SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENTThis audio only episode is available onAVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCASTSSUPPORT THE SHOWwww.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeBrew(New art book)…

On this episode we are talking about your alter ego and who you represent could help you get to the next level in your creative quest.Black Mamba, Sasha Fierce (Beyonce), The Rock, Adele. These names are synonymous with various attributes, qualities, demeanor, strengths, and resilience. And what you believe to be true has incredible effects on your…

This episode we bring on artist Monica Martin. A self-taught artist, she has built a unique creative life around the lessons, connections and consistency that has allowed her to build a gift card business, license her artwork and teach others the value of art and creativity. She shares her journey from being divorced to starting over and building h…

This episode we bring on artist Randi Nuanes. With her heritage being of the Luiseno Tribe that’s been in Oceanside for thousands of years, she infuses her heritage and emotion into each brush stroke. Recently exhibiting her work at a local gallery with Studio Ace Arts, she plans on showing more work at upcoming exhibits and events. We talk about h…

This episode we bring on San Diego based indie comic publisher, Evan Golden. He’s the creator of Lani Comics. He share’s his origin story and why he created Lani Comics. We talk about his creative process, writers block, making a story for you first, creative tips and more. He has an upcoming book signing at Oceanside Comic Stronghold in Nov and wi…

On this episode we share the story of creator Robert Prasch-a former convict-has radically transformed his life. He believes everyone can create their own personal greatness and his aptly named podcast channel “Creating Greatness” shows how you can do it. We talked about his insights, creative tips and words of wisdom.You can connect with him on IG…

This episode was from a conversation with the owner of Sands Coffee Roasters, a new coffeeshop in Oceanside. As we were chatting he was telling me the story of how his make shift coffee trailer came to be. A labor of love, he showed me all the edges where he put things together, he didn’t say it was perfect, but there was an inner beauty in the imp…

On this throwback episode We chat with Beth, Becky, Kevin, and Lila with the Art House Project, an art collective with Art is Here Partnership and Hetzel Art Studios in Cleveland, TN. They share their story of how the Art House project was conceived, what they offer, and some of the artists-like Lila that’s in residency there. They share some of th…

219. Talk with Freedom Jiu JitsuThis episode was a previously recorded talk that I had at Freedom Jiu Jitsu about a month ago. I had done a seminar there then spoke to them about the core concepts of wrestling/jiu jitsu. Having the willingness to learn something new, and apply it in your life either on the mats or off.Annoucements:My good friend Ja…

This episode the context of this topic is based from a talk that Coach Timmy Box, the head coach at Palomar College and the US National Beach Wrestling coach gave after a practice, along with some insights from watching the Olympic Games and seeing the array of world-level talent on display for everyone to witness. Many times we find ourselves comp…

On this episode we bring on Jarrod Dunn, an entrepreneur and founder of the TAP (Transitional Accountability Program) House, a program working with inmates looking to get themselves in an environment that teaches skills, shelter and resources, allowing them to enter back into society with a better foundation. This program sits close to the chest wi…

On this episode I share a story from my recent travels on the east coast. I usually have the opportunity to do wrestling clinics while I’m back in my hometown of Cleveland, TN. At the end of the clinic we did some team relays, but the results of it turned into the context of this new episode. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. When things…

On this episode we bring on Jarrod Dunn, an entrepreneur and founder of the TAP (Transitional Accountability Program) House, a program working with inmates looking to get themselves in an environment that teaches skills, shelter and resources, allowing them to enter back into society with a better foundation. This program sits close to the chest wi…

On this episode we bring on Dr. Eric Chagala, an sought after speaker and award winning principal at VIDA (Vista Innovation Design Academy) where they use design thinking to help students build skillsets and knowledge needed for society. We share his story, why education matters to him, building culture and giving back through a coffee non-profit h…

On this episode we bring on Margaret Chiaro, Margaret Alexis Chiaro was born in York, Pennsylvania. She attained a cum laude BFA from the University of Arizona and received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She currently resides in Oceanside, CA and is a working artist and art instructor. Margaret uses figurative painting to invite the view…

On this episode we bring on Juliet Rodriguez, a mural artist and painter helping to magnify and promote the arts and culture in Oceanside through the Oceanside Cultural District. We talk about her journey from Sacramento to Oceanside and the challenges with advocating for arts and culture in a state where it’s dwindling. She shares some incredible …

On this episode we bring on Phoenix Rose on the show. Artist and Animator, also running her animation studio Little Green Bug, she’s amassed a huge social media audience with her stop motion animations, which has led to different commission projects and collaborations. She currently just released a new book called “The Everyday Adventures of Terryn…

On this episode we are talking about your alter ego and who you represent could help you get to the next level in your creative quest.Black Mamba, Sasha Fierce (Beyonce), The Rock, Adele. These names are synonymous with various attributes, qualities, demeanor, strengths, and resilience. And what you believe to be true has incredible effects on your…

This episode I bring on a designer, illustrator and teacher with more than 30 years of creative work under his belt. Starting out with the likes of Wildstorm Comics, and Image Comics in their early years, to working on promotional and comic work for Masters of the Universe and other licensed characters, creating his on music and album, and even now…

This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players.…

On this episode we have Jay Montero: A designer, comic book publisher, and athlete. He’s the co-founder of Broken Reality Comics, an indie comic publisher breaking the mold on today’s comics. We talk shop-talking about his comic book series Alpha, the challenges of producing a comic, he shares a little bit of upcoming news in the BRU (Broken Realit…

You have all the gifts and talents you will ever need. Your challenge may be thriving in an environment that’s not set up for you to win. Finding ways of creating the right outer and inner environment for you to be your best creative self.SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENTThis audio only episode is available onAVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCAST…

This episode is from a recent travel to watch the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials held over the weekend at Penn State University. From all the matches watched over 2 days, I’m sharing 3 things I observed and hopefully these insights gives you some value. I also share about the Silent Auction fundraiser for our memorial art scholarship and helping 3 se…

This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players.…

This throwback episode, from a topic sent to me from a listener. We talk about the Dream Deferred, the cost of not going after the things you were put here on this planet to do. Many times we fall into the delusion of feeling like we always have tomorrow. There’s someone that’s waiting for the right words to hear, the music to feel, the art to see …

This episode is taken from the dreaded orange maintenance required light that recently popped up on my dashboard. I use this opportunity to craft a a creative episode based around that. Who are the people, or circumstances that throw you the maintenance required signal when you feel low on energy or maybe pushed a little too hard? We need those sig…

This episode we talk about imposter syndrome. Everyone has experienced it in some form or fashion. The context of the episode is from a short conversation between me and a mma fighter after a workout. He didn’t feel deserving of a jiu jitsu belt promotion, a very important ceremony in jiu jitsu culture. The feeling of unworthiness can drown out any…

This episode we sit down with Ciara Dominique. A multi disciplinary creative who uses music, writing, and film to highlight the importance of our stories. As Co-Founder of The Silent Disc0 and Founder of Re Radio there is a heightened belief that it is not good enough to create the spaces we need, we must create them with everyone in mind.We share …

This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creativ…

This episode is a quick story about a conversation with a homeless guy one day, doing some volunteer work at Humanity Showers here in Oceanside. I’m really intentional about looking topics or ideas for the show. I do believe that a person off the streets has just as much wisdom as a CEO. What he said to me made so much sense and could apply across …

This episode, with it being around Valentine’s Day, I wanted to go back to exploring the concept of Creating what you Love. I share some tips on experimenting with this concept, and hopefully you can adapt one or all of these tips into your creative, entrepreneurial, or athletic pursuits.Also I’ve partnered up with art supply company Tombow USA on …

This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creativ…

On this 200th episode of the Creative Brew, we visit Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, CA. and I have a chat with good friend and past guest of the show Luke Bricker, who also has a podcast out called Spiritual Nomad. He's also an ordained pastor as well, who at the time of this recording had service at a church in the area. We talk about the past year, the…

On this episode we talk with Ish and Vince, the co-creators of Tamale Guy. The premise is around a “ legendary street vendor who escapes his violent past to begin a peaceful life with hopes of winning the heart of a local woman. However an ex-cartel serial killer with Aztec powers seeks his revenge.” Steeped in chicano culture, with some horror, th…

On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up…

On this episode we talk with Cory Frederick, the president of Tyrant Wrestling, a family oriented wrestling brand based out of Delaware. Putting on high quality wrestling tournaments and events all over the east coast. We share his origin story, how Tyrant Wrestling started, the future vision for Tyrant, mental health with wrestlers, why relationsh…

On this episode we talk with creator, author, and model Leon Dawes. He’s got a new series out called Soul Stones “Ecclesiastes Mistress of Souls” available in comic book shops and online @comixology. We share his origin story, from his tumultuous upbringing to where he is today. We talk about Soul Stones, his inspiration behind the main character, …

On this episode we talk with publisher, actor and entrepreneur Jason Moore. Originally from Albany, NY he made his trek to the west coast, eventually landing a role on Marvel’s the Punisher. We talk about the new graphic novel “Prayer for the Hunted” a spy thriller created by Justin Evans. We talk about the concept of the book and the future plans.…

On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up…

This throwback episode this was taken from a 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…

On this episode, based around my uncle and one of my first art teachers, Lionel, who passed away some years ago. I share a story from my younger years and just learning how to draw. He gave me a valuable insight that I would never forget till this day. When you look back and understand all the lines, smudges, mistakes, and marks it took to get wher…

On this episode we talk about Support-more importantly why it may be hard for the ones around you to actually support you. This can be a frustration for many in the creative/entrepreneurial/athletic arenas. Why is it easier for strangers to support us than our immediate circle? The context for this episode is taken from a conversation with a indie …

This episode we have Rickey Smiley, no not the comedian and radio host from Atlanta, but the other Rickey Smiley, one of the co-founders of Broken Reality Comics, a diverse indie-comic publisher encompassing fantasy, sci-fi, horror and super-hero comics and digital content. We talk about his story, inspirations, favorite horror movies, and a little…

On this episode we share the story of creator Robert Prasch-a former convict-has radically transformed his life. He believes everyone can create their own personal greatness and his aptly named podcast channel “Creating Greatness” shows how you can do it. We talked about his insights, creative tips and words of wisdom. You can connect with him on I…

On this episode we talk about Operating from your Potential. If an alternate version of you-a version that’s accomplished all of your dreams and met you, what would they say? Would they encourage you to keep going, or feel ashamed that you didn’t use all of the creative talents and gifts you possess to share on this planet. Are we working from the …

This episode is a compilation of creative tips and insights from some of our past guests. Hopefully one or all of these tips helps you in some sort of fashion and provides you with some added value for your creative career, relationships, training, or life. Brewing some inspiration for your week!SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENTSUPPORT THE SHOWwww.buymeaco…

This episode we share Kevin “Blax” Burroughs, the Artistic Associate Director with Oceanside Theatre Company.2022 Craig Noel Award Winner for Outstanding Specialty Artist, Burroughs is a proud African-American singer, dancer, actor, director, choreographer, and lighting designer born and raised in San Diego. He’s been a performer, board member, and…