The Creative Minds Podcast

Super enjoyable and interesting one here. Holas is a hip hop artist from Adelaide, Australia, and I really think this one will resonate for some people, because it hit for me as a musician pushing to make space and time for projects whilst balancing the rest of life.
Go and check out Holas’s work here and support:
He was also kind enough to give me some links to other Australian rappers so we can up our game here -
Claz (Adelaide)
Elsy Wameyo (Adelaide)
Legac.y (Adelaide) https://www.youtube.com/@legac.y.MP3
Baro Sura (Melbourne): https://www.youtube.com/@barosura/featured
For those interested in the course. DO THE HARD THING - Summer term is now open and active to join.
https://creativeminds.mykajabi.com/do-the-hard-thing
Take the 30 days at your own pace, and join the community today.
I made what I would’ve wanted (and still do want) as an ambitious creative. Built with intentionality and care, and focused on real lasting change.
There’s no better time to come and join the summer term community, and get your journey started there - and I threw in some bonus readings if you check it out now too.
Peace, and speak soon,
Will


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We’re back with CM Conversations. And an amazing one to return with.
Daniel is a poet, but he brought interest and experience on all types of struggles artists deal with - creative routine, approaching the political from the lens of the personal, and the necessity for vulnerability when we share our work.
There will be something in here for every passionate creative, and it’s a great starting point for the new season.
As you jump in here, I also wanted to call forward anyone who’s trying to make a real step-change in their practice this summer, and would like some additional support to do so. I’ve just opened up my second intake for Do The Hard Thing - a 30 day challenge where I support artists and creatives to Step towards the harder work they’ve been avoiding with 30 days of guided reflection and direct action.
Come join here: https://creativeminds.mykajabi.com/do-the-hard-thing
I’ve built on the feedback from the first cohort, and built something more flexible, more long-term in regards the community building, and where the access to the material is completely up to you.
Another thing I wanted to say here, was a massive thanks for anyone who read and supported the first collab post I did here earlier this week. I first reached out to Sydney 3 or 4 months ago now, and to push the collaboration all the way to release, then see such warmth and support shown here for the work - really was a blessing.
If you haven’t checked that one out, go take a read now. It’s getting great support, and Sydney’s writing really hits on Substack - a great follow.
So with all that said, peace, the links to Daniel’s work, which we have the honour of getting a short reading from at the end of this conversation, are below:
Daniel Slumen Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danielsluman/
Daniel Slumen Publisher: https://ninearchespress.com/publications/poetry-collections/pain-songs
And yeah, I hope you enjoy this one, go and show him some support from this community.
Best,
Will ✌️❤️


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CM Conversation creatives:
Joy sullivan - https://joysullivanpoet.com/
Onehand - https://www.onehandspace.com/map
As a video, this piece is getting my best retention and comment ratio for awhile, so I really hope it’s going to hit for some people as a listening piece too. Not to mention it’s longgggg - so perfect for the car or your next gym trip or studio session.
Peace, and thanks as always for being in here. Pls let a fellow creative know about the work if you get value from it.
✌️❤️
Will


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This one took some time to make, but the YouTube community are reacting well, and I hope those who enjoy the podcast, can get the value I’m trying to put down here too.
Distraction, presence, time, patience, reality vs the online space - this piece encapsulates a lot of the themes that are so close to Creative Minds. And yeah, I hope you love it (like I loved making it).
This piece was also the first main feature to include three snippets from the CM Conversations - powered by artists and creatives from the newsletter community. I’m linking all their conversations and direct work below - so do go and enjoy those too if one of them speaks to you.
Love to all those in here, peace and good luck in your own projects.
✌️❤️,
Will

Ben Reeves
https://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/deep-dive-on-creative-process-with
Publications by Ben Reeveshttps://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ben-Reeves/241394884
OhPandahhttps://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/ohpandah-sobriety-street-art-leaving
OhPandah’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ohpandah

GOGOhttps://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/if-you-stay-present-and-connected
GOGO’S radio showhttps://www.dublab.com/shows/the-wavelength


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My attempt with this HTSC series, is to build out a collection of voices that can support the CM community in their own journeys. I hope some of you will resonate with what Annahstasia’s bringing forward here. And please explore any of the interviews further below.
Annahstasia on Tether, Lenny Kravitz, and co-starring in Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" | Broken Record
Annahstasia on 'Satisfy Me' - What Success Means, Mastering her Craft & Moving On from Modelling
Annahstasia Interview: The Making of Tether & Reclaiming Folk Through Soul and Blues


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