Think about a time you had a very long/stressful day. What did you do to decompress? Some might go home and watch tv, some may go to the gym or even go for a run? A recent study shows that having hobbies can relieve stress and can provide a way to declutter your mind. In this episode, Mimi shares her story about how ceramics helped her get through grad school and how it evolved into a small business. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Mimi Do | @spekls.and.stripes on Instagram. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

In order to go up to the next level, you must be comfortable with the uncomfortable. This is a saying that should be in everyone’s mind when trying to take something to the next level. There comes a point in life where only the ones who put in hard work and dedication, will achieve greatness. In this episode, Tasia and Nicole share their story of how they grew into becoming professional dancers. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

Society as a whole has always admired the extrovert ideal. The “ideal” leader is seen as confident, outgoing, commanding, and loud. However, as an introvert, I don’t believe extroverts are the only ones who are powerful leaders. In this episode, we talk about why introverts make great leaders, the importance of the Enneagram, and what we believe it takes to be a great boss. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

Joseph Daniel talks about something all creatives face on a day to day basis "imposter syndrome". In a year such as this one, we are all trying to be more creative using online tools to reach a bigger audience. Check out this episode to hear Joseph's journey on how he overcame this creative phenomenon.  Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Joseph Daniel | @thejosephdaniel on Instagram | Joseph Daniel on YouTube Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

The average person will change careers 5-7 times during their working life according to career change statistics. Perhaps the reason why is because we are always searching for “the next big thing”? But how do we know something will work out if we don’t take risks? Jamie took a huge risk and decided to leave her well paid corporate job in marketing and decided to leave everything behind for a new life in Los Angeles. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Jamie Portillo | @jamiee_port on Instagram. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

Have you ever thought about turning your hobby into a full-time job? We all have! However, it takes more than just talent to start a business. It takes courage, dedication, time, money, passion, and most importantly love for what you do. In this episode, Kelly talks about how her love for baking blossomed into a business and the struggles of maintaining a balanced social life. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Bare Bakery | @barebakery on Instagram. Or visit website at www.barebakeryhouston.com. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates So many times we think about all the things we have experienced in our lives and how every decision we make changes our path in life. In this episode, Jose shares his story about how staying true to himself, and a few roadblocks along the way, made him discover a spiritual side of him he didn’t know he had. In a year like 2020 Jose talks about a very important, but sometimes forgetful thing our soul needs to survive the day to day chaos. That is to simply take a moment... and breathe. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Jose Portillo | @all.in.jose on Instagram. Follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega | Logo by @sarahjdesign.

In Season 1 of the AFC podcast, we interviewed many individuals with the same goals and dreams to become entrepreneurs. All of our guests experienced a variety of different highs and lows. Through their own lessons, motivation from their peers, and constant desire to be the best version of themselves they became their dreams. Join us as we share some thoughts we’ve had throughout this journey. Please follow After Five Creative on Spotify, Google Play & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Original music by Zach Goodrick | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega

Do you remember the moment when you picked up an instrument for the first time? That feeling of uncertainty, and unknown. What if all you wanted to do was play music but your family said you couldn’t? In this episode, we chatted with musician and producer Tony Jazzo about his experience with music as a kid and the obstacles he had to overcome to be able to do what he loves the most. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Tony Jazzo on all his platforms. | @tonyjazzo on Instagram | Tony Jazzo Productions on Facebook Please follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Original music by Zach Goodrick | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega

Think back to when you were younger. What dream did you want to pursue? This week’s guest, Kemi Alao’s dream was to work in fashion. Her mother’s sense of style inspired her to begin her own brand, Kyra Unfltd, at the age of 16. Join us as Kemi talks to us about persevering despite others' opinions, creating her own artistic fingerprint, and the advantages of creating art in Houston. Please subscribe for updates on the After Five Creative podcast. Check out Kemi Alao on all her platforms. | @kyraunfltd on Instagram & Twitter | www.kyraunfltd.com Please follow After Five Creative on Spotify & Apple. To stay connected please follow our Instagram @afterfivecreative. | Original music by Zach Goodrick | Hosts: Sarah De La Rosa & Alan Ortega