What does it look like to be passionate about preserving and healing Black and Indigenous communities? On this week's episode we sit down with documentary adventure photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist, Chad Brown.

Join us as Chad shares the story of how he transitioned from the Navy, to creative director and founder of two non-profit organizations.

Chad also helps us discover the healing power of nature and the importance of documenting BIPOC communities in the outdoors. If you've ever wondered how to protect your creative headspace, Chad shares the elements of creative survival.

Trigger Warning: As Chad shares his story with us, he touches on the hard parts of his journey as well. Some of these moments do include depression and suicidal thoughts. If you are uncomfortable hearing about these topics in detail, please do skip this episode.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

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This is How We Create is produced by and edited by Martine Severin. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Chad: https://chadocreative.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_chadbrown_

Book a photoshoot with Chad: https://chadocreative.com/photography/

Have you ever thought about working with communities to create public art? Artist Dorian Sylvain shares her journey from working as a set designer in the theater to her transition as a muralist. Hear how Dorian emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity in her work. Stay to find out the significance color and patterns play in her work.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Dorian: https://doriansylvain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doriansylvain

Show Notes:

In this solo episode, our host Martine Severin shares five lessons she has learned since starting the podcast. The lessons include the importance of listening to your own voice and following your intuition, the concept that discipline is freedom, understanding the cost of creation, the idea of starting before you're ready, and tips for reducing filler words in conversations.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

If you ever wondered what it takes to write a gripping and engaging story, this episode with writer, Sherry Thomas is the one for you. Sherry’s personal story starts from being a stay-at-home mom to best- selling author. In this episode of “This Is How We Create” Sherry shares her writing and editing process as well as how she created the Lady Sherlock book series.

Sherry’s newest book, A Ruse Of Shadows, was released on June 25th, 2024.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Sherry: https://www.ladysherlockbooks.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writersherrythomas/

Buy Sherry’s books: https://www.sherrythomas.com/bookshelf.php

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mojo Reed, contemporary artist Mojo Reed, II explains how creativity formed a path to healing when the worst happened to him as a child.

Mojo guides us through how to make work that is meaningful to you and through the key questions to ask the client before taking on a job. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Mojo in episode 73.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠⁠

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Mojo: ⁠https://gotthemojo.com/bio⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gotthemojo/⁠

Buy Mojo’s Art: ⁠https://gotthemojo.com/commissions⁠

Have you ever wondered how muralists conceptualize and create large murals? In addition to answering this question, contemporary artist Mojo Reed, II explains how creativity formed a path to healing when the worst happened to him as a child.

Mojo guides us through how to choose the right art school, how to negotiate art contracts and much more.

Tune in to hear Mojo tell us about the power of storytelling in his murals, the importance of faith, and how he manages self-care. Don't forget to listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Mojo.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Mojo: https://gotthemojo.com/bio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotthemojo/

Buy Mojo’s Art: https://gotthemojo.com/commissions

Have you ever wanted to be a sports photographer for the NBA or for the NHL? Join us as Amanda J. Cain, team photographer for the Detroit Pistons, shares her inspiring journey to redefining visual storytelling.

Amanda shares tips on which equipment she uses to capture her signature shots and expands on how to develop your artistic voice. Whether or not you’re into sports, this episode is perfect for sharpening your photography skills and honing in on your niche.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Amanda: https://amandajcain.photoshelter.com/about

Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajcain/

View Amanda's Art: https://amandajcain.photoshelter.com/index

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

We’re often told to be original. We’re told to create work that no one else has ever created. In a world where information travels fast, where thoughts and ideas are generated by AI, where people create echoes of what someone else has done, what is originality?

In this episode of This Is How We Create, multimedia artist Stephanie J. Woods shares her unique approach to creating original collaborative visual art. Stephanie shares how she brings together sounds, poems, images, and sculptures to tell the stories from her life experiences.

Tune in to hear Stephanie's philosophy to remain creating meaningful work.

Episode Overview:

Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/

Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠

Follow Martine on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Get to know Stephanie: https://www.stephaniejwoods.com/about-cv

Instagram: stephaniej.woods