Seems counter-intuitive, but self-imposed restrictions can actually free you up creatively. Singer-songwriter Denitia tells how. The Houston native -- also featured in the CNN documentary “Call Me Country: Beyonce and Nashville’s Renaissance" -- ponders the personal and cultural milestone of her debut last month on the storied stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

He's an electrifying band leader and damn fine crafter of gutbucket Country Blues Southern Rock songs acclaimed by fans, peers and --multiple times -- Rolling Stone. But his impressively deep and still-growing catalog hasn't happened by accident. Today’s guest BooRay takes us under the hood to show how he keeps pushing forward with a fierce devotion to craft and authenticity.

Sure, affirmation is great, but songwriter Bonnie Baker spells out why she gets antsy if she doesn’t hear enough “No's.” That means she’s not pushing out of her comfort zone and missing out on creative growth.

Bonnie unpacks this and other helpful insights from a decades-long music career that’s generated 150 million streams on Spotify.

For decades, he’s racked up scores of jaw-dropping credits playing with icons like Garth, Shania, Reba and yes… even Taylor. Musicians Hall of Fame member Bruce Bouton lays out what he’s learned about Art, Life -- and Himself -- over decades on the road and in the studio.

All feedback is good…even when it’s not. Or so says Rebecca Dirden Swindle, the Houston entrepreneur now winning taste awards and customer huzzahs with her PLK 1848 Heritage Handcrafted Ice Cream. Rebecca dishes on staying cool in the face of criticism and other inspirational topics, including her path to build a successful brand steeped in Black History and family traditions. Hosted by Chuck Moore.

"The Dunning-Kruger Effect"... what is it exactly? And what can it teach us about enriching our lives and work with active curiosity? We'll explore this and more with award-winning master brewer Peter Kiley of Atlanta's Monday Night Brewing. Hosted by Chuck Moore.