Welcome back to the Courageous Creativity Show, a platform powered by the Rising Tides Charity, where we are deeply committed to helping creatives overcome life’s challenges by using their innate gifts. In our latest episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Onyx, an incredibly talented writer and Spelman graduate I recently connected with while she volunteered at the 15th annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. Our conversation was a profound reminder that true succes

In 2020, a doctor handed me a scan of my brain. It showed 40 lesions. That was my "line of demarcation"—the moment my world split into "before" and "after" the MS diagnosis. In that cold, clinical room, I realized that my voice (my Sauti) was the one thing the disease couldn't take, but it was up to me to make sure it was heard. This Sony ZV E-10 isn't just a piece of tech I bought to look "professional." It is a weapon of Fearless Productivity. It’s the tool I chose to ensur

Why You Should Watch This Episode: The Leap of Faith [ 08:39 ]: Hear Tanya’s honest account of leaving the safety of corporate America to fully bet on her writing and creative path. Healing Through Movement [ 24:27 ]: Learn about "Shake It Off with Tanya," a unique somatic experience combining Zumba and mindfulness to help you feel, move, and let go of stored trauma. Global Inspiration [ 27:36 ]: Get inspired by Tanya's transformative travels, particularly her deep spiritu

Why This Discussion is Important to Listen Into We live in a world that loves to celebrate the finished product but rarely discusses the process. This conversation is crucial because Cornelius gives us a literal roadmap to resilience.

There is a profound grace in simply being here. In pausing long enough to truly feel the weight and the wonder of the present moment. Reading this feature in VoyageATL was a moment of deep reflection for me. We talked about my path—from the island breeze of Jamaica to the streets of New York, and now, my life here in Atlanta. We discussed the unique duality of my journey: spending thirty years building a corporate career while simultaneously pouring my soul into my creative l