I'm Making Moves
Episodes
38 episodes
Ep: 37 How to Balance Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Mind
Managing multiple projects doesn’t have to feel chaotic—but it does require clarity.In this video, I share how I balance multiple roles and responsibilities without burning out, by working in seasons instead of doing everything...
Ep: 36 Creative Burnout Is Real—Here’s How I Recover
Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s information.In this video, I talk honestly about creative burnout—how it shows up, why it happens, and what recovery actually looks like beyond just “taking a break.”We’ll talk about:<...
Ep: 35 Building a Brand Rooted in Community
A lot of brands focus on visibility—but visibility without connection doesn’t last.In this video, I talk about what it really means to build a brand rooted in community, and why relationships—not reach—create sustainability.
Ep: 34 What the Arts Can Teach Other Industries
The arts are often treated like an “extra.” But in reality, they’re some of the best leadership training environments that exist.In this video, I share what other industries can learn from the arts—and why creativity, collabora...
Ep: 33 The Difference Between a Hustle and a Business
A lot of creatives say they have a business—but what they really have is a hustle.In this video, I break down the real difference between hustling and building something sustainable, and why understanding this shift can save yo...
Ep: 32 My CEO Morning Routine (Creative Edition)
So many people think focus comes from doing more. But real clarity starts with how you begin and end your day.In this video, I share my actual morning and nighttime routine—the rituals that help me stay grounded, creative, and ...
Ep 31: You Don’t Need a Huge Budget—You Need a Clear Vision
So many creatives wait for “more money” before they start. But here’s the truth—you don’t need a huge budget. You need a clear vision.In this video, I share how I’ve built productions, programs, and businesses with limited reso...
Ep 30: How to Build a Team When You’re Used to Doing It All Yourself
If you’ve ever built something from the ground up, you know how hard it is to let go and trust others with your vision. But the truth is—you can’t grow if you keep trying to do everything yourself.In this video, I’m talking abo...
Ep 29: Why Preserving Culture Is Just as Important as Creating It
When we think of creativity, we often think about making something new. But what about protecting and honoring what already exists? Preserving culture is just as important as creating it—and in many ways, the two go hand in hand.<...
Ep 28: Confidence Isn’t Given—It’s Practiced
Do you ever look at confident people and wonder, “Were they just born with it?” The truth is—confidence isn’t given. It’s practiced, built, and strengthened day by day.In this video, I’m sharing how I’ve learned to practice con...
Ep 27: Merch With a Mission: Why I Created The Creole Nutcracker Pajamas
Most people create merch to make money. But, it was about so much more. The Creole Nutcracker Pajamas are culture, comfort, and community wrapped into one—and they carry a mission bigger than the fabric.In this video, I’m shari...
Ep 26: The Business Side of Creativity: What No One Tells You
Have you ever poured your heart into a project only to realize the hardest part wasn’t the art—it was the business behind it? Contracts, budgets, systems… the things no one tells you about when you decide to be a creative entrepreneur.
Ep:25 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Business & Creativity
Have you ever walked into a room full of creatives, leaders, or entrepreneurs and thought to yourself, “Do I even belong here?” That feeling—known as imposter syndrome—is something so many of us face, especially as creative entr...
Ep: 24 How to Turn Your Passion Into Profit
Have you ever wondered how to transform what you LOVE into what you EARN? In this video, I’m sharing practical steps, personal lessons, and strategies I’ve used to build multiple businesses from scratch—all rooted in passion and purpose.Whe...
Ep: 23 Starting from Scratch: How I Built 4 Businesses with No Blueprint
I started with an idea, a dream, and no investors — and turned that into four thriving businesses I built from the ground up. In this video, I share my real journey as a creative entrepreneur: the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons I wish I kn...
Ep: 22 Pulbished Author Tranise Arceneaux on how it's important for woman to take control of their life and rewrite their own story.
When Tranise starting writing her book "Give Us Grace" and just so happened to post in a private facebook group, she had no idea her fan base would grow to the thousands in a matter of days. Tranise lets us know that your prupose can find you a...
Enola Pillard on why even champions at their best need a coach to keep them in the game
Dr. Enolla Pillard is a decorated cosmetologist, trichologist, and author who is dedicated to making every look and feel their best. On this episode of I'm Making Moves Dr. Pillard talks her new book "Champions Get Coached" and how even the str...
Kelsey Sanders shares how she's cooking up a master plan to grow her business one meal at a time
For Kelsey Sanders cooking and making your life easier with meal preparing has become her full-time business with the push of the pandemic. On this episode of I'm Making Moves Podcast Kelsey shares how she scales her food business for success.&...
Shannon Ozene on why healing from the inside out will help us live our best life.
As we all know taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical self. Shannon Ozene talks about how her Sound Bowl Meditation classes is bring self care to the forefront of the black community and why e...
Film Maker Monique Morton Derouselle fills us in on how her personal journey led to her new film "Rising Dawn"
Film maker Monique Morton definitely has a unique and inspiring story about how she became a film maker. On this heartening episode of I'm Making Moves Podcast Monique shares how what it takes to tell influential stories and why black woman tel...
Sharina Savoy on how her "Life Spaces" may be exactly what you need to simplify your everyday routine.
As a working mom Sharina Savoy's knows the importance of simplifying life as much as possible. That's why she started "Life Spaces", a company the specializes in organizing and designing living and office spaces. She shares with us her inspirat...
Helanius J. Wilkins sharing how he liberates Black identity through performance.
A native of Lafayette, La, Helanius J. Wilkins is a decorated artist dedicated to uplifting and empowering, shaping the conversations about black identity. And he's doing that all through dance and performance. We take a deeper look into his 50...
Three Types of mentors everyone should have in their life
When we hear the word mentor we often think part that program for young people at the local high school but a mentor(s) is a person every one should truly have. A mentor truly adds value and support to our lives that we all need to succeed. On ...
Walter Hull talks about how everyone needs a village and how socio emotional intelligence allowed him to reach a new height in his career
Walter Hull is a phenomenal artist, educator and mentor. Over the years Walter has shaped the minds of young people and allow found that his life work and destiny is to mentor young people and train others the proper way too collaborative with ...
Airee Renee shares how her 80lbs weight loss journey led her to true entrepreneurship and why her mental health comes first.
Airee Renee is making major moves in the fitness and dance industry but she had to shed not only a few pounds but a negative mindset to really see herself succeed in her personal and professional life. She gives us all the inspiration we need t...