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 why you started in the first place.
🌱 New episodes drop every Thursday.
Creative Roots Podcast
Latest Episodes
There’s More to a Maple Tree Than Syrup - Nicole Bentler | Ep.71
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 potential guest, and we're so glad she did!Nicole introduces the Creative Roots team to so...
Experiences That Last a Lifetime - Marcus Scott | Ep. 70
Marcus Scott is in the building!Award-nominated actor, award-winning Best Male Lead, producer, and an all-around great guy to be around, Marcus joins Tae on Creative Roots and gets right to it.We talk about the realities of purs...
I Placed Myself In The Right Rooms - Jennifer | Ep. 69
Sometimes, getting to the next level is about putting yourself in the right rooms.Tae sits down with Jennifer Starr-director, producer, actress, and film lover-for a conversation that started at the Queen City Triple Feature with a surpr...
How Childhood, Culture & Imagination Shape Who We Become - Zenzi | Ep. 68
What happens when childhood, culture, and imagination come together?This week on Creative Roots, Tae sits down with Zenzi Hodge, a children's book author, dedicated mother, and creative originally from the Virgin Islands. With two books ...
We Built Studio 212 for Creatives Ready to Grow | Ep. 67
This episode is a special one because we're introducing something we've been building behind the scenes: Studio 212 (pronounced two-twelve).Shamar and Tae sit down to discuss the vision behind our newest creative space and the end...
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