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This is How We Create

Martine Severin
Imposter Syndrome
Photography
Interior Design
Artist Website
Karl Ferguson Jr
Time
Screenwriting
The Grand Studio
Architectural Digest AD 100
Biography
Portfolio
Budget
Nairobi
London
Kevin Coakley
Tiffany Brooks Interiors
Design Star
Creative Paralysis
Mindset
Chicago, United States

The This is How We Create podcast digs deeper into the creative life of contemporary artists of color. Discover what feeds their creativity and how they found (or are finding) their artistic voice. Through these intimate and candid conversations, you will gain insights into the lives of creative professionals of color that are hard to find anywhere else.

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Latest Episodes

What should you do about burnout? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on nearly 200 episodes to reveal the psychological shifts and structural changes that rescued me from burnout. These shifts transformed how I approach delegation and audience ... more

Atlanta interior design powerhouse Justin Q. Williams built a celebrated empire by launching his business at just eighteen, but the glittering television features and custom furniture lines mask years of grueling midnight grinds, raw psychological ba... more

Every creative hits the wall where a dream client utters the four words: "we have no budget."

In this special community Q&A episode, I pull back the curtain on the subtle business traps that quietly drain your bank account and compromise your artis... more

Screenwriter and coach Aleia Kristene survived grueling hustle, but she walked away questioning whether the narrative of the suffering artist is actually a badge of honor or just unexamined trauma. In our conversation, she reveals how she transformed... more

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Recent Guests

Aleia Kristene
Screenwriter and mentor, creator of personal storytelling projects
Episode: From Couch Surfing to Hollywood Sets - Aleia Kristene
Cauleen Smith
Filmmaker and artist discussed for her work on Dry Long So and related projects
Artist/Filmmaker
Episode: Which Invisible Forces Are Sabotaging Your Creative Voice - Cauleen Smith & Danielle A. Scruggs
Danielle A. Scruggs
Photographer and recurring guest with insights on image framing and objectivity
Photographer
Episode: Which Invisible Forces Are Sabotaging Your Creative Voice - Cauleen Smith & Danielle A. Scruggs
Tiffani Glenn
Artist specializing in stylized caricature of African American women
Episode: The Perfect Cure for Your Creative Block - Tiffani Glenn
Sierra Glasgow
Visionary behind Unique Interiors; interior designer
Unique Interiors
Episode: The "New Black Look" Redefining Interior Design - Sierra Glasgow
Mei Tao
Photographer, known for work with Apple, J.Crew, and The Art of Care
Episode: The Truth About Success Nobody Prepares You For - Mei Tao
Eve L. Ewing
Writer and educator
Episode: How to Think, Write and Create Like a Pro - Eve L. Ewing
Lex Marie
Artist exploring Black childhood, motherhood, and identity through mixed-media portraiture
Artist
Episode: How to Grow an Art Practice Without Losing Yourself - Lex Marie
Tiffany Brooks
Interior designer
Tiffany Brooks Interiors
Episode: Finding Your Authentic Design Voice - Tiffany Brooks

Host

Martine Severin
Host of This is How We Create with a focus on creative practice, representation, and practical advice for artists.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Artist- Alex Craig

    Amazing interview! My favorite part was when she addressed how important it is to kill your ego when taking criticism from a creative standpoint. Also hope she reconnects with Mr. G one day 🤞🏽🖌️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustJJosh
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspiration in a Podcast

    I love tuning in each week to hear Martine interview people with such varied backgrounds. The stories are not only inspiring but also super informative. Martine seems so easy to talk to and the episodes are quite calming in my opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.J. LoveJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • So glad I finally listened!

    I love what Martine is doing with this podcast. I’m always searching online for other artists who do what I do and look like me. It’s great to hear the stories of their creative journey. Really inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lasttimeseriously
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing!

    Just discovered your podcast. Just what I needed to stay motivated, creative and focused. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady J Noire
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    I love how enthusiastic and engaged Martine is as an interviewer and a lover of the arts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Writer Sherry Thomas
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are diverse and deeply experienced, offering tangible takeaways for creatives.
Audience feedback highlights the show's supportive, informative vibe and guest depth.
Episodes consistently center artists of color and practical career guidance, which listeners appreciate for relevance and inspiration.
The host brings warmth and curiosity, making conversations feel like a guided storytelling session.

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Apple Podcasts
#118
Taiwan/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#164
New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#224
Poland/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Funding Your Dreams on Someone Else's Dime - Karl Ferguson
Q: Can you tell me about how you picked up your first camera out of necessity?
Karl explains how his start came from documenting artists in the music world, borrowing a Canon PowerShot after recognizing the need to capture moments, which led to early recognition and a shift from mere hobbyist to a professional photographer.
Finding Your Authentic Design Voice - Tiffany Brooks
Q: How has your design voice evolved over time and what factors influence it?
She explains that staying attuned to trends, fashion, media, and everyday life shapes her color choices and material palettes, while life experiences and learning from others' mistakes continuously refine her approach.
Finding Your Authentic Design Voice - Tiffany Brooks
Q: So Tiffany, how did you get started in your design career and what led you to Design Star?
Brooks describes being discovered through a casting call while continuing her interior design business, advancing through multiple interviews before being cast on the show, with a strong sense that the moment felt divinely timed.
How to Grow an Art Practice Without Losing Yourself - Lex Marie
Q: How do you balance inspiration with the intimate moments of your life, and how do you maintain boundaries?
She talks about keeping certain moments private, transitioning from facial likenesses to more conceptual representations, and ensuring the work remains a dialogue with the audience rather than a private diary.
How to Grow an Art Practice Without Losing Yourself - Lex Marie
Q: Can you walk us through how you go about that journey from idea to final piece and museum display?
She explains a process where emotion sparks material choice, journaling thoughts, and then assembling the concept with found or thrifted materials to communicate specific social contexts.

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1. Aleia Kristene
2. Cauleen Smith
3. Danielle A. Scruggs
4. Tiffani Glenn
5. Sierra Glasgow
6. Mei Tao
7. Eve L. Ewing
8. Lex Marie

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