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Creative Roots Podcast
Creative Roots Podcast is where stories begin. Every week, host Tae sits down with artists, entrepreneurs, and makers of all kinds to explore the journey before the spotlight—when the vision was still raw, and the hustle was rooted in passion, not popularity.
We go beneath the surface—talking consistency, growth, setbacks, and the real creative process. Whether you’re an early-stage creative or someone finding your way back to your roots, this podcast is here to inspire, reflect, and remind you…
Episodes
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Good Food, Big Moves & a Little Controversy - Chef DJ | Ep. 79
Send us Fan Mail Chef Darius J is BACK! And what better way to kick off our annual Thanksgiving episodes than bringing a familiar face back to the table? This…
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What Flowers Taught Him About Business & Community - Harry | Ep. 78
Send us Fan Mail Surprise! This week, Tae isn't on camera, and Deana G is taking over! That's right! Deana takes the lead as we welcome Harry, owner of…
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Recognizing Yourself as the Bottleneck to Your Business - Emi | Ep. 77
Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing holding your business back…is you? Today on Creative Roots, I sit down with Emi Kirschner of Ceraluna Consulting, an…
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Where Do We Go From Here? | Creative Roots Update Ep. 76
Send us Fan Mail We were supposed to have a little one-on-one conversation… but Shamar and Deana made it to the studio, so you already know how that went. This…
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Let's Talk About This Live! | Ep. 75
Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk About This Live! | Creative Roots Christmas LIVE It's that time again! We're getting ready for our Creative Roots Christmas LIVE…
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Who Helps the People Who Help Everyone Else? - Shaleiah Sanders | Ep. 74
Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Shaleiah Sanders, founder of Life For The Hopeless Foundation, for a conversation about what it really means to show up for…
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The Life, Legacy & Art of James Baldwin - Brian Daye | Ep. 73
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your own life becomes a documentary? In this episode of Creative Roots, I sit down with Brian Daye, writer of By Any Other…
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Over 15,000 Views And Incoming TV Deals - Ollie Crooms | Ep. 72
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you have to stop and celebrate the wins. I sat down with Ollie Crooms again, but this time, we weren't talking about what could…
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There’s More to a Maple Tree Than Syrup - Nicole Bentler | Ep.71
Send us Fan Mail What if we told you there's more to a maple tree than maple syrup? Nicole Bentler from Pocono Maple Water reached out to Creative Roots as a…
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Experiences That Last a Lifetime - Marcus Scott | Ep. 70
Send us Fan Mail Marcus Scott is in the building! Award-nominated actor, award-winning Best Male Lead, producer, and an all-around great guy to be around…
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I Placed Myself In The Right Rooms - Jennifer | Ep. 69
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, getting to the next level is about putting yourself in the right rooms. Tae sits down with Jennifer Starr-director, producer…
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How Childhood, Culture & Imagination Shape Who We Become - Zenzi | Ep. 68
Send us Fan Mail What happens when childhood, culture, and imagination come together? This week on Creative Roots, Tae sits down with Zenzi Hodge, a children's…
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We Built Studio 212 for Creatives Ready to Grow | Ep. 67
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a special one because we're introducing something we've been building behind the scenes: Studio 212 (pronounced two-twelve)…
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10 Years of Alan Lux Studios - Shamar | Ep. 66
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a celebration - 10 years of Alan Lux Studios! A decade in business is no small feat, and today, Tae sits down with Shamar to…
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Who Do You Think You Are? Dealing With Imposter Syndrome - Natasha Oates | Ep.65
Send us Fan Mail Natasha Oates is back! Earlier this year, Natasha joined us for a powerful conversation surrounding mental health. This time, she returns to…
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Blues 4 Mama: The Play That Hits Home - Fantah & Trayshaun | Ep. 64
Send us Fan Mail Deana G is back in the lead seat! This episode, Deana sits down with two special guests, Fantah Hooker and Trayshaun, the writer and director…
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Empowered Podcasting Conference - Jason Cercone | Ep. 63
Send us Fan Mail If you've been thinking about attending the Empowered Podcasting Conference, this episode is your inside look at everything you need to know…
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A Space Where Being Human As Allowed - Caroline | Ep. 62
Send us Fan Mail This episode, Tae sits down with Caroline Rena, Spiritual Alchemist and host of the Awakening Soul Divinity Podcast, for a conversation…
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Impeded Words to Written Conversations - Quintin | Ep. 61
Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about family, memories, and meaningful conversation. Shamar takes the lead as he sits down with his cousin, Quintin, host…
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Racial Healing Is More Than A Thought - Dr. Lisa Collins | Ep. 60
Send us Fan Mail For our Juneteenth episode, we welcome Dr. Lisa Collins from Oregon for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. Dr. Collins joins us to…
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Brooch Ties for Women With Life's lessons - Sherry | Ep. 59
Send us Fan Mail When I say this episode is long for a reason, I mean it. Despite being nervous from the very first phone call, Sherry accepted the invitation…
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One Post Can Change Everything - Tinesha | Ep. 58
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different! Deana G takes over the lead seat! Deana invited this episode's guest and leads the conversation with…
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Mamas Block: Real community. Real connection. - Brittnee | Ep. 57
Send us Fan Mail We’re closing out Mental Health Awareness Month with a powerful conversation that’s been a long time coming - 6 months, to be exact. This…
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Establishing A New Baseline Since Childhood - Valeea | Ep. 56
Send us Fan Mail Continuing with Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Valeea, who brings over 15 years of healthcare experience…
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The Child In The Middle - Deloris | Ep.55
Send us Fan Mail As we continue Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Deloris Calhoun-Wright, author of A Child In The Middle. This conversation goes…
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Active Dad: Rewriting the Story of Fatherhood - Modd | Ep. 54
Send us Fan Mail New month. New guests. Real conversations. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re kicking things off with Modd from Active Dad: a…
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Thank You For Year 1
Send us Fan Mail One year in. In this episode of Creative Roots, we kept it simple. Just a real conversation between us reflecting on the journey so far. We…
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An Open Conversation With Dyme - Dyme Witherspoon | Ep. 53
Send us Fan Mail Dyme is back on Creative Roots, and this conversation goes exactly where it needs to. The topic is simple, but not easy: “Starting Over or…
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Video Games From A Kids Perspective - LanDyn, Jae'l & JeKob | Ep. 52
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Creative Roots is a little different and a lot of fun. Tae sits down with his two sons and the neighbor’s kid for a real…
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Mastering Your Skills, One At A Time - Jae | Ep. 51
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, we sit down with Jae of A Jae Of All Trades: a creative entrepreneur using her God-given gifts to build…
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Judge A Book From Within, Not Just The Cover - Naomi | Ep. 50
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, Tae sits down with his cousin Naomi from Nae’s Bookshelf — an avid reader, content creator, and advocate…
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The Uncomfortable Middle Phase: Every Creative Goes Through It | Ep. 49
Send us Fan Mail There’s a part of the creative journey nobody really talks about. Not the beginning. Not the success. The middle. In this episode of Creative…
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Family, Sports, Life - Ty Talks | Ep. 48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, Tae sits down with Ty from the Ty Talks Podcast, and from the moment the cameras start rolling, you can…
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What I've Learned From Having A Business Partner - Ammar | Ep. 47
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode of Creative Roots looks a little different - we’re going virtual. Tae taps in with Ammar, the other half behind Kolor…
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Expressing Your Artistry Through Multiple Avenues - Chef Fonz | Ep. 46
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, Tae sits down with Chef Fonz, the creator behind Black Gourmet CLT, for a conversation that blends movies…
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Yahweh For Her: A Devotional Journal For Women - Kendall | Ep. 45
Send us Fan Mail We’re closing out our February series, “Love God, Love Yourself,” with a powerful and heartfelt conversation. In this episode of Creative…
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This Is The Year of Execution - Gaura Guzman | Ep. 44
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Creative Roots continues our February series, “Love God, Love Yourself,” with a timely and honest conversation. Gaura Guzman…
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In Due SZN: My Parents Faith Isn't My Own - Jonathan Everett | Ep. 43
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Creative Roots continues our February theme, “Love God, Love Yourself,” with a real and thoughtful conversation. Tae sits down…
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The F3 Brand: Encouraging People To Live A Holistic Lifestyle - Cydnee Hymes | Ep. 42
Send us Fan Mail February on Creative Roots is themed “Love God, Love Yourself”, and we’re kicking it off with a meaningful conversation. In this episode, Tae…
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Due To Inclement Weather | Ep. 41
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Creative Roots is a moment to pause, reflect, and spotlight the voices that have already passed through the studio. Due to…
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Your First Audience Is Your Crew - Terrance McLeod | Ep. 40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with Terrance McLeod, filmmaker and cinematographer, to break down his creative…
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2026: Ambitious Goals And Mental Health - Natasha | Ep. 39
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, Tae sits down with a graduating classmate and trusted professional, Natasha - a licensed therapist…
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Understanding The Business of Your Craft - Kashh | Ep. 38
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Roots, Tae sits down with Kashh - a music artist, photographer, and model who’s actively building across multiple…
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Stop Playing: The Creative Wake-Up Call You Didn’t Want | Ep. 37
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! If your creative life looks exactly the same next year as it does right now… that’s not bad luck. That’s a choice. In this New…
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Merry Christmas From Creative Roots | Ep. 36
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a celebration of community. From past guests to live-event moments, this highlight reel brings together the voices, stories…
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Creative Roots Podcast LIVE: The Night Before Christmas | Holiday Special
Send us Fan Mail Creative Roots Podcast went LIVE for a special holiday celebration - The Night Before Christmas - and it was nothing short of powerful. In…
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Mental Health, Wellness & Longevity in Podcasting - Stori Daniel | Ep. 35
Send us Fan Mail This episode features Stori Daniel, Charlotte Podcast Studio’s longest-running podcaster — and that longevity is no accident. Stori’s podcast…
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Carolina Film Festival - Oliver Crooms | Ep. 34
Send us Fan Mail This week, Tae sits down with someone he’s called his little brother since high school — Oliver Crooms, one of the most multi-talented…
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From MC'ing to DJ'ing - Promyse | Ep. 33
Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with Promyse - DJ, host, MC, philanthropist, and one of the realest guys doing it for the culture and the community…
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Creative Roots Thanksgiving Special! | Ep. 32
Send us Fan Mail We’re closing out our Thanksgiving run with a special episode featuring Tae, Shamar, and Deana - just us, laughs, and real conversation. This…
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Real Mom, Real Food, Real Love - Falon | Ep. 31
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode features someone incredibly special - my sister, Falon, the creator and owner of Mom Life Kitchen. What started as a simple…
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Just Call It The Perfect Batch - Chef Walter | Ep. 30
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae reconnects with Chef Walter, the creator and owner of The Perfect Batch Foods…
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Healing, Mental Health, & A Big Question - Chef Darius J | Ep. 29
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, we sit down with Chef Darius J, a passionate creative and culinary artist, for a raw…
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The Recipe for Purpose & Passion - Chef Naz | Ep. 28
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, we sit down with Chef Naz, a passionate culinary artist whose love for food started at just 3…
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We're Going LIVE! | Ep. 27
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a big one. Tae and Shamar sit down to unpack everything happening behind the scenes at the Creative Roots Podcast - from new…
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Pursue Together, Run Together, Lose Together - Tony | Ep. 26
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with Tony, the visionary founder of Lose Leaf Clothing, to talk about what it…
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When There's No Title For You, You Create It - MaShayla | Ep. 25
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with MaShalya, a Junior at North Carolina A&T State University (Aggie Pride!)…
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Mobile Showers, Laundry & Giving Hope to the Homeless - Phresh | Ep. 24
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae and Shamar sit down with Manny “Phresh” from Hope Vibes - a nonprofit dedicated…
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Fired Today, Creating Today - Mya Lamis | Ep. 23
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with Mya Lamis — a bold content creator with something real to say…
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Learning Through The Pain & Growing From It - Angie | Ep. 22
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with Angelique (Angie) - actor, writer, director, and owner of Foxy Red…