Episodes

Jan. 17, 2019

3 “Old School” Promotion Strategies that Never Go Out of Style

Some things never go out of style. Learn how these classic marketing tools will continue to help you promote your art, music or creative business this coming year.

Dec. 6, 2018

How to Successfully Change and Expand your Creative Career with Fredrick “Bam” Scott

As a musician, actor, entrepreneur and Latin Grammy award-winning producer, Fredrick “Bam” Scott has achieved success by embracing change and stepping outside his creative comfort zone.

Nov. 22, 2018

How to Discover and Embrace your Why: A Conversation with Isa, Songwriter and Vocal Mentor [TGGS 21]

Is it possible to be fully engaged in your creative industry while fulfilling your higher purpose? Isa, an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, consultant and creative entrepreneur says the answer is yes, and has the evidence…

Nov. 8, 2018

Say “No” to Guilt over Negotiating for What You’re Worth

Does the idea of negotiating leave a bad taste in your mouth? Here's why you should never feel guilty about looking out for your best interests.

Oct. 12, 2018

Keeping It Together: Balancing Music, Marriage and Ministry with Kennya Miller

Is is possible to have both a successful music career and a successful marriage? Kennya Miller, background vocalist for Gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard, explains how she keeps it all together.

Sept. 13, 2018

One Year Later: What We’ve Learned about Launching New Ideas

We've one year old! Here's a look at how it all started, and some timely tips about launching your new projects.

Aug. 16, 2018

Finding the Balance between Creative Consistency and Self-Care

Sometimes creatives need to step back and recharge, even if that means losing a little artistic momentum.

Aug. 2, 2018

Moving from Challenge to Confidence with Chris Cadenhead

Pianist, vocalist and composer Chris Cadenhead has discovered major keys to developing confidence in the midst of accepting new challenges.

July 12, 2018

5 Answers to Problems Every Creative Has to Handle

Emotions, competition, negative people... every creative faces these problems. Here's help from creatives who have faced and conquered those obstacles.

June 14, 2018

Rethinking Three Major Myths about Mentorships

We all want experienced advisors to guide us, but mentors can't be everything we want them to be. Here's 3 myths about mentors that you might need to rethink.

May 31, 2018

Keeping the Faith and Pursuing your Dream with Shonn Hinton

Shonn Hinton has learned the secret of surviving the music industry at the highest level - staying true to himself. In this interview, he shares his journey from playing gigs in Wisconsin to performing with music's biggest …

May 17, 2018

Harness the Power of Being Consistent in your Creative Work

Creatives can use the power of consistency to build momentum and maintain steady artistic output, even when inspiration doesn't spark our imaginations.

May 3, 2018

Making the Right Moves: A talk with Movement Analyst Toranika Washington

What do you do when your artistic journey takes you on unexpected turns? In this discussion, movement analyst Toranika Washington shares how she discovered a passion that utilizes her unique gifts.

April 19, 2018

Turning your Frustrations into Fuel for Creative Success

What if your frustration could be a friend instead of a foe? Here's a fresh perspective for artists and creatives.

Dec. 19, 2017

Make your New Year Great by Investing in Yourself (Steps 5-7 of the Seven Service Steps)

To become the best artist you can be next year, you must put more emphasis on your internal growth.

Dec. 5, 2017

E-R-V: Three More Steps to Creative Success (Steps 2-4 of the 7 Service Steps)

In this informative episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen and CriStyle continue their discussion of the "7 Service Steps", a road-map to creative success for musicians and other creative artists. Steps 2, 3 and 4 focus on …

Nov. 14, 2017

Four Essential Connections Every Artist Needs (Part 1 of the 7 Service Steps)

Feeling disconnected as an artist? In this episode, co-hosts Allen and Cristyle dig deep into four connections that can keep us fulfilled and balanced.

Oct. 31, 2017

Melton Mustafa, Sr.: The Power of Knowing Your Purpose

This acclaimed musician shares how he has crafted a musical legacy built on purpose and passion.

Oct. 13, 2017

Chantae Cann: Empowered to Shine (Bonus Interview)

What empowers an artist to express his or her unique voice? In this bonus episode, recording artist Chantae Cann provides exclusive insights into how she embraced her creative freedom through her newest project.

Guest: Chantae Cann

Making a Big Impact while Starting Small with Warren Brown

Oct. 3, 2017