In this episode, I am blessed to talk with best-selling author, podcaster, educator, bandhead, and community builder Dr. Christy Walker! We explore how creativity has affected the direction of our lives and the HBCU band world. Mentioned: THE HBCU EXPERIENCE: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition The 5th Quarter The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker Hit Parade podcast Song Explorer podcast Dissect podcast Follow Christy: https://www.facebook.com/hbcubandexperience/ https://www.instagram.com/hbcubandexperience/ Follow CreativeBobbie: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: www.instagram.com/kidazulprod

Run The Layers with Creative Bobbie

Marching Down The Field with Christy Walker

In this episode, I am blessed to get to talk with drill writer/designer Gary Bryant. We talk about how he is using his creativity to express his vision through marching arts. Mentioned: North Carolina A&T Blue & Gold Marching Machine - Houston Battle of the Bands performance Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South 1986 Dowell Taylor Harold Haughton George Zingali Pyware Synchronized Walking Follow Gary: The Spield (Facebook) The Spield (Instagram) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drillmaster8503/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gmbryant8 Follow CreativeBobbie: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: www.instagram.com/kidazulprod

Spilling The Tea & Taking The Field with Gary Bryant

In this episode, I am honored with the presence of the Guilford County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year Chase Arrington! We talk about how he is using his creativity and lessons in leadership to enrich the lives of students and teachers. Mentioned: Number Talks Follow Chase: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/common_denominator123 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chase.arrington.9 Follow CreativeBobbie: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: www.instagram.com/kidazulprod

Providing Access To A Successful Future with Chase Arrington

In this episode, I speak with music teacher / band director ReShonda Thompson about how she is using creativity in education, service, and leadership. Mentioned: Blue & Gold Marching Machine Jacob Collier Timbaland Tori Kelly The Black Onion The Enneagram “Encourage Yourself” by Donald Lawrence Follow ReShonda: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reshonda.thompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damncanublameme/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daREAL_ReShonda Follow CreativeBobbie: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: www.instagram.com/kidazulprod

Creative Servant Leadership with ReShonda Thompson

On this season 3 premiere, educator/podcaster/playwright Jessica Langley and I talk about using creativity in the classroom, starting a podcast, black fiction, and much more! Mentioned: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Maya Angelou Black Woman Energy Book Club podcast Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Atomic Habits by James Clear Follow Jessica: Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackwomanenergybookclub Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackwomanenergybookclub Follow CreativeBobbie: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: www.instagram.com/kidazulprod

Black Woman Energy with Jessica Langley

In the Season 2 finale of Run The Layers, I review the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. I also talk about the success of Season 2, how humbled I am by guests wanting to be on, and how thankful I am for my listeners. Thanks to The Black Onion for inspiring me to read this book! Listen to her episode here: https://anchor.fm/runthelayers/episodes/The-Magic-of-Artistry-with-Todgi-Dozier-b-k-a--The-Black-Onion-er0tut  Follow The Black Onion: TheBlackOnion.com Instagram Facebook Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and Facebook page! Music by Kid Azul: https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/ 

A Book & A Season In Review: The Big Magic

In this very special episode, I talk with my friend T.J. Tooley about our YouTube & Facebook Watch show, THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER.  In typical us fashion, our conversation goes beyond the surface to touch on creative collaboration, the role of storytelling in branding, the power of friendship, and more! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and Facebook page to get notified of new THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER episodes. - - THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER - -  Designer Creative Bobbie and Writer T.J. Tooley explore the colorful world around them, looking at everything from books, TV shows, & movies to sports teams and cities (real and fictional) all through the lenses of design and storytelling. Follow T.J.: https://anchor.fm/tj-tooley https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofstory https://twitter.com/4theloveofstory Music by Kid Azul: https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/

Creating A Web Series: The Designer & The Writer

This is a special crossover episode. One of my co-hosts of the Everyone and Their Brother podcast, writer T.J. Tooley, asked to interview me for an 'Inside The Studio' interview for EATB. We talk about how I came up with the idea for Run The Layers and what it means to me. I give a taste of what the podcast is through a clip from the episode with my brother! It was an honor to be asked and I am very happy to share the experience with you all. Follow T.J: Twitter For The Love of Story podcast THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER web show (YouTube playlist) THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER Facebook Watch Designer Creative Bobbie and Writer T.J. Tooley explore the colorful world around them, looking at everything from books, TV shows, & movies to sports teams and cities (real and fictional) all through the lenses of design and storytelling. Full episode with my brother: https://anchor.fm/runthelayers/episodes/Choose-Your-Perspective-with-Larry-Bratcher-Jr-el40p3 Follow me + the pod: Instagram (creativebobbie) Instagram (runthelayers) Twitter (creativebobbie) Follow EATB: EATBPODCAST.COM

Inside The EATB Studio: A Very Special Interview

On this episode, I chat with pro gamer, streamer, music artist SurgingStorm! We talk about how great it feels to create, the confidence required to put content out there, and much more! Mentioned in the podcast: SkyBlew - "Star Dance Serenade!" Ghostdini Wizard of Poetry In Emerald City Boy In The Storm SurgingStorm feat. DJ Reimei - "Dreams Alive" Sonic R (Sega Saturn) SurgingStorm - "Glow" Follow SurgingStorm: Spotify Twitch.tv/surgingstormgg YouTube Instagram.com/surgingstormgg twitter.com/surgingstormgg Music by Kid Azul: https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/ 

Good Games, Good Music, Good Vibes with SurgingStorm

On this episode, Programs Manager, Speaker, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Council member Bang Co talks about how he uses creativity to bring others into the conversation. We discuss the importance of inclusion, our love of music, and much more! Mentioned in the episode: Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity BTS "Dynamite" Somewhere Over The Rainbow Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) Follow Bang: Instagram Facebook Music by Kid Azul: https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/

How Bang Co Brings People Into The Conversation

On this solo episode, I reflect on the success of the podcast thus far, express appreciation for the guests who come on the show, and share the response I've gotten about this project and others. I firmly believe that each of us were put onto this Earth to deposit something into this world that will improve it. We each have the potential to do something, create something for the betterment of others. Let's explore that and act on it. Follow the pod: instagram.com/runthelayers Follow the host: http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie Music by Kid Azul: https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/

Building A Library Of Meaningful Content

On this episode, I have the superstars Rajah and Shannon Jackson of Jacks Making It Home. They are a married couple who met in college (the ILLUSTRIOUS North Carolina Agricultural & Technical STATE University - AGGIE PRIDE!) and been together ever since. The Jacksons laugh, learn, cook, complete home improvement projects, travel, and more on their YouTube channel Jacks Making It Home. Listen to us talk about what all it takes to produce content on a consistent basis, dive into their favorite projects, and what inspires them to create! Mentioned in this episode: Peter McKinnon - THE BUCKET SHOT Jacks Making It Home - IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY - EXCITING NEWS USA West Coast Road Trip Inception Shutter Island RUN THE LAYERS 001 Follow Jacks Making It Home: YouTube Instagram Facebook Music by: Kid Azul Productions 

Married & Making It with Rajah and Shannon Jackson

On this episode, I talk with friend and former co-worker, Band Director Yvonne Daye! We talk about what it is like to be a music educator during a pandemic, what creativity means to her, the importance of managing your mental health, and more! Mentioned in this episode: The Traffic Light The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters Music by: Kid Azul Productions

Perseverance Through Creative Leadership with Yvonne Daye

Peeling back the layers behind the why & how of creative graphic design with Creative Bobbie (Robert Bratcher). Robert Bratcher is a logo & visual brand identity designer. He has designed branding for National Conventions, magazines, logos, and much more! He also presents workshops around the country on the use of media for the furthering of your cause and your brand.

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Run The Layers with Creative Bobbie

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