Creative Baggage Serena Huang & Bailey Spiteri

CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 1

In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. We had a candid conversation about about interdisciplinary projects, hopes for the future, and the concept of doing it all. We asked hard-hitting questions, and we were truly amazed at the thoughtful responses and discussion we had. This is the first of our 4-part series from this event!

Student guests for this episode: Aishwarya, Kai, Sabrina, Matt, Flower STEM (Orben & Vincent)

NextNow Artwork: https://theclarice.umd.edu/content/nextnow-fest-2021

Flower STEM: https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/flowerstem

“Flower STEM is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting creativity within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by showcasing interdisciplinary applications where STEM and artistry collide. We want to change the stigma that STEM is restrictive, convoluted, and monotonous by promoting diverse and inviting atmospheres. Our members design and showcase creative projects where they can explore new concepts and learn the skills they want for their careers in a creative and fun manner. To encourage our members to blossom further, Flower STEM hosts expert-led masterclasses, offers a big-little style mentorship program, and partakes on community projects”.

Special thanks to Selia Myers for inviting us to this amazing event!


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In this episode, Bailey and Serena reflect on everything that's changed since our final episode of Season 3. Bailey has a new job working in the marketing department for the Curtis Institute of Music, and Serena is all settled in Paris. We discuss the process of learning what our individual needs are in life, and how great it feels when we start making decisions that take those needs into account. We're back and better than ever!



Check out our newly launched YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-AHyaFWDjbBU_Y3eEEBhQ 


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A little chat between co-host Serena and friend of the podcast Yue while playing around on the CB Playground. She asks about the meaning behind Creative Baggage's name and logo, as well as what we look forward to in Season 4.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2y45zPUgSVA

Check out the CB Playground: https://www.creativebaggagepodcast.com/playground




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In this episode, Bailey, Serena, Justin, Andrew, and Belle discuss identity, practice routines, and the importance of letting go. Bailey shares a secret, Serena announces her departure, and the gang relishes their last moments together before their worlds change for good.


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In this episode, we talk to returning guest Evan Kassof about the problems and value of academia, as well as the role of academia in the arts. He shares his experiences obtaining 6 degrees and the expenses that come with attending University, building on his ideas from our discussion in No. 26: Artists Shouldn't Have to be Broke.

Read more about Evan and listen to his previous episode at: https://www.creativebaggagepodcast.com/evan-kassof


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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Noa Kageyama about his decision to quit music. He describes how much lighter everything felt for him, as the work towards mastery would have never ended. We also discuss deconstructing the rigid structures of the music world and embracing making music for fun, both for professionals and amateurs.

https://bulletproofmusician.com/start-here/


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