Ben Carter is a guy from Missouri who happens to have lived the majority of his life in California. He moved to Los Angeles 20 years ago to work in entertainment and currently works at the Television Academy where he is the Senior Director of Event Production. As an in-house producer, Ben works on year-round programming for the Academy’s 20k+ membership including the Primetime Emmy Awards. Off the battlefield, he is a husband,  girl dad and a major food and beverage nerd, soon to be Level 2 on his WSET training…oh and by the way, he now lives in Nashville… Keep Up With Ben on Social Media: www.instagram.com/showmebencarter Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

While EJ Worland is originally from Australia, his sound and soul is firmly planted in the roots of American vintage rhythm & blues, soul and the timeless grooves of Bill Withers, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. For his latest body of work Worland goes all in, recording a collection of powerful tracks that wait for no one’s agenda, giving the listener an intimate look at his musical awakening over the last few years – from his years touring with bands in Australia to his own personal journey into the sun-kissed streets of Los Angeles. EJ Worland’s debut record “No One Left To Blame” has been widely acclaimed. Some highlights: - Strong media support from press and both Australian and US radio. Receiving US radio debut on “Morning Becomes Eclectic” as well as being a “Spring Sound track feature” (KCRW). Single “Over The Pond” was named in “The AU Review’s 40 Best Australian Tracks of 2020’. He was Invited to perform on Allen Stone’s Youtube series “Live At The Lodge” He did an Australian tour supporting Allen Stone 2021 Call it purpose. Call it release. Call it enlightened soul. Call it anything you want, but the sound of EJ Worland is an experience you won’t be able to shake. Keep Up With Ej on Social Media: www.instagram.com/ejworland Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Raised in a small town in Nebraska, Cullen grew up surrounded by a literal endless horizon -- fertile ground for an active imagination and adventurous spirit. Following his curiosity for science and a passion for the arts, he journeyed from a University of Nebraska, Lincoln Pre-med, to an L.A. Writer, Director, and Visual  Effects Artist. Over the years, he's worked on shows like Room 104, Silicon Valley, Strange Angel, and Man in the High Castle. The pandemic reignited his passion for writing screenplays and making movies.  A passion that pushes him to joyfully chisel his way through the pages until the day all of his visions can be brought to life, on screens big and small. Keep Up With Cullen on Social Media: www.instagram.com/wrightcullen Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Our host Candace Devine gives some insight to her personal journey as an artist and building a new production company in the time of Covid. Candace Devine is a songwriter on the Grammy Nominated Album, “Wild Heart '' by Mindi Abair. Her song, "I'll Be Your Home" was recorded by Mindi Abair and Keb Mo. She has been a backup singer for Christina Aguilera, a recognizable voice for film and television singing for Chico’s So Slimming Jeans, The theme song of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny,  Bonneville, Georgia Rule, The Voice, WIGS network, and many other tv/film and radio placements. She has opened for and/or recorded with/for the likes of Ringo Starr, Christina Aguilera, Mindi Abair, Adam Lambert, Michelle Branch, Little River Band, Styx, The Four Tops, Josh Kelley, Survivor, Missing Persons, Steven Van  Zandt, Boyz II Men and more! She has also wowed audiences with the National Anthem at Warriors, Clippers, and Phoenix Suns games. She is currently the host of the Creative Convergence Podcast and "Further West Presents: Live From The Raven Sound Studio" which you can find on the Further West Youtube Channel. She is the front woman in the band Ponderosa Grove that just won the 2021 Music Prize Festival, and she is the President of Further West, a live event and digital content production company based out of Prescott, AZ. www.furtherwest.com FB: www.facebook.com/furtherwestpro IG: @furtherwestproductions @creativeconvergencepodcast  @candacedevine @ponderosagrove email: [email protected] Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Dylan Ludwig is a producer and songwriter based out of Prescott, Arizona. Ludwig honed his skills making bedroom recordings and eventually formed and fronted various groups such as Shady Grass, The Barrio Ramblers, and Fallen Arrows, as well as performing solo throughout the state. He is the manager and head engineer/producer at Raven Sound Studio and has worked with Artists like Ponderosa Grove, Ben Dickey, decker., The Blank Tapes, Reed Turchi and Candace Devine. His self-produced debut single, “Days Go By”, is a bouncy, Beatles-esque tune jam-packed with fuzz guitars, mellotron, vocal harmonies and a horn section, reminiscent of the classic sounds of the 60s and 70s. In 2019, Ludwig released “Streetwise”, a high-energy album of instrumental indie-blues riff-rock for the music library Endgame that has garnered him multiple commercial and television placements while also showing his ability to branch out into different genres of music. Keep Up With Dylan On Social Media www.instagram.com/dylanludwig www.facebook.com/dylanludwigmusic Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

The Blank Tapes is the moniker of Southern California-based multi-instrumentalist, Matt Adams, who has produced over a dozen albums of 1960’s and 70’s inspired folk-rock-surf-psych-soul-pop on Volcom, Burger Records, Antenna Farm, and many others. Their latest album being 2020’s Power Trio, where Matt playing all the instruments. The band has toured throughout the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Brazil, Japan & even Costa Rica. Matt has also produced other artists including Sugar Candy Mountain, The Regrettes, Pearl Charles, Kath Bloom & many more. Matt is also the artist behind his band’s posters & album covers as well as doing art for the Grateful Dead, Chris Robinson, Langhorne Slim, FolkYeah & more! Keep Up With Matt On Social Media www.instagram.com/mattjadamsart www.instagram.com/theblanktapes Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Aubrey Logan. A singer, trombone player and a songwriter, her body of work is underscored by the integrity of a performer that is able to stretch herself emotionally across a musical landscape that defies description. Complex and still retaining the intimacy of stories that are both personal and inspiring, Aubrey is able to bring a wealth of experience to her song writing that touches the deepest part of the human experience. With a number one album ‘Where the Sunshine is Expensive’ already under her belt, Aubrey returns to the spotlight with her follow-up collection, STANDARD. Once again diving deep into her Jazz roots, STANDARD is a journey into her musical past with covers of some of the most recognizable tracks that have ever been made, plus her original work ‘Done Pretending’ and ‘Louboutins 2.0’. Having worked with some incredible names in the past, including Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Josh Groban, Smokey Robinson, Patrice Rushen and Pharrell Williams, Aubrey can bring those unique perspectives to the music she delivers. On STANDARD, reworks of ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac, ‘Macarthur Park’, and ‘Sunny Side of the Street’, show the astounding application of a woman at the top of her game. Moving between Jazz, Funk, tender love songs, to Calypso-infused rhythms and traditionally inspired fusions, her vocals and trombone playing sway between the caress of a long-lost love to triumphant powerhouse performances that simply blow the mind. Aubrey continues to headline sold-out shows and festivals. She continues to wow the crowds at symphony dates all over the world and she touches us in those rare intimate club shows. And with her latest album, we now discover that “The Queen of Sass” has depths to which we would never have imagined. Keep Up With Aubrey On Social Media www.instagram.com/aubrey_logan Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

James Babson is an LA-based actor and has been working in the film and television industry for over 20 years. After graduating from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, James set off for New York City where he appeared in a number of theatrical productions including the North American premiere of After the Rain, Off Broadway. In 2000, James accepted a role in a multilingual production of Hamlet being staged in the Czech Republic. He then made an unconventional decision to stay in Europe where he went on to appear in dozens of European and American films, notably Hellboy, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Roman Polanski‘s Oliver Twist to name a few. For the past 15 years, James has been living in Los Angeles working in film and television as well as audiobook narration and voice-over animation. Recent TV credits include: NCIS, Transparent, For the People, Agents of Shield, Timeless, and Brooklyn Nine Nine. Keep Up With James On Social Media www.instagram.com/jbabzie wwwww.instagram.com/babzimages Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Born and raised in Miami, Florida Melanie began dancing at the tender age of 4 and trained technically in all forms of dance. The acting bug hit her at age 9 and she landed 20 national commercials under her belt. She continued her dance training in Miami under famed choreographer Mia Michaels and became an NBA dancer for the Miami Heat. She moved to LA and booked multiple tours traveling the world with Pop Stars Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and was the only dancer hired on PINK’s Missunderztood tour. She also danced on numerous Music Videos and Award Shows - The Grammy’s, Billboard Awards, American Music Awards, Kids Choice Awards, MTV VMA’s, Saturday Night Live, Dancing With The Stars and Good Morning America with Top artists -  Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Usher, Tina Turner, NSYNC, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Missy Elliot, Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey just to name a few. Melanie was the assistant to Emmy Award winning choreographer, Tyce Diorio for Taylor Swift on her sold out tour, The Red Tour.  She also assisted Tyce Diorio on the past two seasons of So You Think You Can Dance and also worked on the last two seasons on The Voice as a movement and staging coach for the contestants. Shifting into acting, Melanie has appeared on the big screen in The Muppets Movie, Charlie's Angels II, The Hot Chick, Malibu's Most Wanted, From Justin to Kelly,  The Lincoln Lawyer next to Matthew McConaughey, a Guest-starring role on NBC's Taxi Brooklyn, and the lead opposite Forest Whitaker in the new film City of Lies, also starring Johnny Depp. Currently, Melanie can be seen on the hit tv show All American, the newest season of Grey’s Anatomy and a recurring role on the upcoming Netflix tv show The Lincoln Lawyer.  Incredibly passionate, Melanie continues to spread her love of performing and positivity around the world to inspire young dancers, actors, and singers to dream big and embrace their uniqueness! Keep Up With Melanie On Social Media www.instagram.com/melabenz Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message

Courtney Lindberg is a portrait, branding, wedding, family, political, commercial, lifestyle, and creative photographer with a company based in Los Angeles and Atlanta.  It has been her greatest honor and privilege to capture life's most beautiful, intimate, and creative moments for over 15 years. With a sense of humor and a deep-rooted love that is infectious, Courtney strives to make any shoot/set simultaneously focused and joyful.  She has great confidence and this allows all a sense of security which in turn helps spawn creativity.  She brings to the table an ocean of ideas but loves to imagine with her clients. Courtney is easy to play with and gets along best with individuals and groups that value creativity and connection. She believes in taking risks and allowing the imagination to run wild. She believes in making mistakes, beautiful. Mostly, she believes in love and its reflection. Keep Up With Courtney On Social Media www.instagram.com/clindbergphoto/ Follow The Creative Convergence On Social Media Facebook - www.facebook.com/creativeconvergencepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativeconvergencepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativeconvergence/message