On this episode, Shivawn sits down with Abi Matesun Emmy Award Winning global filmmaker, cinematographer, photographer and public speaker. As an award-winning filmmaker, Abi’s passion, talent and creative ability in the television and film industry speaks for him extensively. In 2018, he won two Telly Awards for his production of Fire and Ice, a captivating love story filmed in Iceland. In that same year, he won two Emmy awards for a short documentary.   Abi Matesun shares his story of pivoting from having a degree in Management and Information Systems and finding his way through the camera. Abi took his passion and embarked on a journey to creativity from encouragement he initially received from a clerk that developed his images at Walgreens.  To collaborate with Abi visit his website! Also, Connect with Kayla on Instagram: @AbiMatesun  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @thecreativeoutsiders Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com  Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shivawn sits down with Kayla V. Harris a multidisciplinary creative artist based in Jacksonville, FL. The main mediums she creates through are photo, video, and design. She's been creating professionally since 2017 and can’t imagine her life without it. She's passionate about all things creative and bridging the gap between faith and art. Kayla shares her story of change, transition, a lot of wrestling, a lot of things not looking how she thought they would and what it looked like to wait as a creative.  To collaborate with Kayla visit her website! Also, Connect with Kayla on Instagram: @kaylavharris Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com  Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shivawn welcomes you to the house of Creating Beyond Sunday. On this episode she takes you through black twitter and charging your worth. Down to dealing with her own ability to say her number unapologetically as a creative.  After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in creative directing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won many awards. In 2016, The Creative Outsiders was launched to connect the dots for storytellers. Through education, inspiration and storytelling, The Creative Outsiders have equipped thousands to become filmmakers. Shivawn is the author of two Books, Producer with work featured on PBS -- Essence Festival and Executive Producer of short films as well Podcast. Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com  Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shivawn sits down with award winning writer, producer and director Janlatae' Mullins of Heartbeat Film Club. Her commercial credits include work with Fox, CMT, Barbie, Amazon Studios, Paramount Pictures, Bravo, Hershey's, Pantene, Nickelodeon and OWN. Her short films have won numerous awards including Best Screenplay in 2018, and the grand prize winner for her short film Soul Fire.  Janlatae' shares her story of knowing that she was suppose to direct and tell stories at the early age of 8 years old but not going to film school until later in life. How she's recognized that the process of becoming an award winning director is still unfolding and evolving.  She recounts the time that she decided she was pitching to the producer of Dawson's Creek, taking a bus to the middle of nowhere thinking this was her shot of starting her career in film. Little did she know this would be a lesson on having more than one creative idea in the bag.  To become apart of Heartbeat Film Club visit her website!  Also, Connect with Janlatae' on Instagram: @janlatae Follow us on social:  Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com  Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shivawn welcomes you to the house of Creating Beyond Sunday. On this episode she takes you on a quick field trip into her childhood and the moment she started hiding who she was in order to fit in. Known as the creative that pushes you to creative and use your words, Shivawn is challenging why she hasn't shown up for herself as a creative.  After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in creative directing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won many awards.  In 2016, The Creative Outsiders was launched to connect the dots for storytellers. Through education, inspiration and storytelling, The Creative Outsiders have equipped thousands to become filmmakers. Shivawn is the author of two Books, Producer with work featured on PBS -- Essence Festival and Executive Producer of short films as well Podcast.  Follow us on social: Instagram: @shivawnmitchell & @createbeyondsunday Twitter: @shivawnadrienne Website: www.shivawnmitchell.com  Merch: Grab The Book Heal Your Art & Use Your Words If you love us, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or wherever you listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we talk about considering the cost of running your dream? Is our lack of consideration hindering us from charging our value? Tune in and find out if you are on the right track.  Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival  and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we talk about handling going the long way to reach your goal as a content creator or a producer in media and entertainment. Are we missing what we need along the way because we're such in a rush?  Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival  and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

On this episode we talk about the importance of rest when building and maintaining a creative business. Are you team no sleep or are you a person who loves a good nap? Listen in as we determine if you are heading in the direction of wrecking all of your creative plans because you refuse to let go of the hustle hard mindset.  Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival  and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

One This Episode we discuss does Teamwork really make the dream work or are you getting in the way of your own success because of you won't take the help you really need. How can you create when you won't collaborate?  Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival  and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”

Are you missing your people due to being a perfectionist? The perfect room is full of people that look exactly alike. We tackle on this episode why we are perfectionist and how its hindering us from producing at the rate we should.  Shivawn Mitchell is the host of the Use Your Words Podcast where she creates Master Messengers in Media and Entertainment. Creativity, filmmaking and mental health wellness are key themes in Shivawn Mitchell’s life and career. The Virginia native and Norfolk State University & Wilkes University graduate wants to be remembered as a woman who gave others permission to live their dreams. As the author of two Published Books, Producer of a Podcast show and owner of The Creative Outsiders, Shivawn is doing her part to make sure that voices are being represented throughout various mediums in media. After, attending film school for screenwriting Shivawn assisted in developing and implementing the visual brand and identity of many businesses. Since committing to her filmmaking career she has gone on to work on production teams that have won the accolades of the “Official Winner of Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, Top Indie Film Award, two time Africana Independent Film Festival  and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Semifinalist.”