Black Person, You Famous Yet?!?

DeShawn White & Victor Arumemi
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Blurring the line between confessional & kickback—DeShawn & Vee, explore and redefine the(ir) parameters for success, as contemporary creatives.

Episodes

  1. Rejection. (that's it. that's the title.)

    FEB 1

    Rejection. (that's it. that's the title.)

    Whether or not you're a creative, most of us have experienced some form of 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Just the mention of it can stir up mixed feelings for people. But, what if it's not always negative? In our final episode of the season, we talk about the lasting impact of rejection, practical ways to move through it, and how it might quietly be working in our favor all along.

    28 min
  2. Rest. Digest. Release. (overcoming emotional dysregulation)

    JAN 1

    Rest. Digest. Release. (overcoming emotional dysregulation)

    Have you ever had your emotions get the best of you, spiraling at the most inopportune time...right in the middle of a project, performance, or workday? This episode divex deeper into emotional dysregulation. Continuing our convo with Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane to explore what's happening in our brains when we're feeling distressed, as well as tools to help us ground, return to center, and tap back into creative flow.

    24 min
  3. Jumping Tabs. Finding Center. Making Peace. (creatively embracing your brain's wiring)

    12/01/2025

    Jumping Tabs. Finding Center. Making Peace. (creatively embracing your brain's wiring)

    If you ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open, struggle to complete tasks or lose time to side quests, this one's for YOU! In our very first guest episode, we sit down with licensed creative arts therapist, Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane to unpack ADHD, executive functioning, and how the pressure to perform in a capitalist world can cause us to spiral with shame. Join us as we explore how creativity, self-compassion, and adjusting expectations can transform the way we think, work and feel.

    32 min
  4. Share. Build. Thrive. (making creative partnerships work)

    11/01/2025

    Share. Build. Thrive. (making creative partnerships work)

    What are the keys to effective collaboration? For our latest episode, we wanted to revisit the topic of collaborative relationships and dig into what makes them thrive. From shared values like transparency, to egoless exchanges, we share our highlights for creating together without sacrificing individuality.

    31 min
  5. Plant. Water. Trust. (the magic of rest and letting go)

    10/01/2025

    Plant. Water. Trust. (the magic of rest and letting go)

    Sing it with us now: Hustle, hustle, hustle…soft?  In a society that damn near fetishizes labor, what role does rest play in our lives? Our latest episode digs into the vital relationship between creativity and rest, and reflects on the heavy toll that "hustle culture" can inflict on mind, body and soul. And the value of nurturing ourselves and our dreams.

    14 min
  6. Reflect. Rebel. Restore. (why your art always matters)

    09/01/2025

    Reflect. Rebel. Restore. (why your art always matters)

    What does it mean to create with empathy? In this episode, Dee and Vee challenge the notion that art must always address trauma; exploring how creative expression serves as both a mirror to the world and a balm for the soul during turbulent times. And how  honoring your individual capacity can build stronger communities.

    31 min
  7. Perspective. Generosity. Grace. (the art of giving)

    08/01/2025

    Perspective. Generosity. Grace. (the art of giving)

    How does practicing gratitude and giving shape our creative practice, our outlook on life? Dee and Vee explore the emotional and spiritual impact of giving and receiving, and how creating space for ourselves can powerfully shift perspective, turning moments of pain or loss into unexpected blessings.

    29 min
  8. Picasso. Spielberg. Issa. (the myth of the "lone" creative genius)

    07/01/2025

    Picasso. Spielberg. Issa. (the myth of the "lone" creative genius)

    Your ego called—it wants the mic (again)! This episode unpacks the tension between individual ambition and collective creativity. Dee & Vee dig into the importance of letting your ego have a seat, finding your tribe, and what's possible when we appreciate art as an exchange instead of a competition.

    37 min
  9. Acceptance. Energy. Enough. (embracing "f**k it energy")

    06/01/2025

    Acceptance. Energy. Enough. (embracing "f**k it energy")

    What does it mean to truly accept yourself and your path? Dee and Vee dig deep into navigating creative ambitions, family expectations, and self-validation through the power of "f**k it energy."

    36 min
  10. Creation. Chaos. Surrender. (the pursuit of perfection)

    05/01/2025

    Creation. Chaos. Surrender. (the pursuit of perfection)

    There's something so liberating about making the art you want to make, when & how you want to make it. But what happens when our creative flow meets constraints like time, money or even our own mind? Dee & Vee dive how they navigate focus, discipline & boundless inspiration to yield unexpectedly powerful results.

    30 min
  11. Patience. Practice. Process: the beauty of "the middle"

    04/01/2025

    Patience. Practice. Process: the beauty of "the middle"

    This episode celebrates the at times messy—MIDDLE. That in-between stage of creativity or life where it might feel like you've come a long way but maybe reality ain't really matching your dreams . In a world where success is often tied to a destination, what does it mean to savor the journey? What lessons can we learn from practicing patience and embracing imperfection?

    32 min
  12. Stillness. Gestation. Creation

    03/01/2025

    Stillness. Gestation. Creation

    Hustle culture got folks out here thinking rest is a luxury, but let's be real—constant output is a quick ticket to Burnout City.  In the premiere episode, Dee and Vee hit pause on the proverbial hamster wheel to explore the power of stillness. How do you make art inevitable instead of just another task on the to-do list?

    37 min
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Blurring the line between confessional & kickback—DeShawn & Vee, explore and redefine the(ir) parameters for success, as contemporary creatives.

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