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JOURNEY | January 2025

James Warren kicked off 2025 with a walk through his journey and how our stories collectively make up a journey of true revelations. Stay in tune with this journey talk here.

Venue: Studio Two Three
Photography: Antoine Robertson
Videography: Double Take

A special thanks to our partners Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group for launching us into our new 2025 journey. Drop us a note at richmond@creativemornings.com to learn more about partnerships.

See you next month!

Our global theme for January is JOURNEY. It was chosen by our Muscat chapter in Oman and illustrated by Salim Al Salami. 

Let’s go. Let’s get out there and see what the world has waiting for us. 

By putting ourselves in a new environment or experience, we gain a different perspective. That sense of discovery sparks fresh inspiration. If your brain feels stuck, try moving your feet. 

So, let’s travel somewhere we’ve never been. Either down the street or across a far-off border, there’s so many places to explore. Or we can take a metaphorical journey like unlocking personal growth in therapy, advancing on our career paths, or undergoing a spiritual awakening. Or we can enjoy a journey into imagination through a book, film, or other work of art.

As we travel through life, everyone you meet is at a different point in their own unique journey. Some of us know where we’re going. While other paths are full of twists, turns, and obstacles thrown in our way. The trick is to embrace the detours and delays. Because there are no shortcuts on a journey of self-discovery or creative expression. 

Just please remember: you are not traveling alone.

Join us at Studio Two Three on January 17th to unpack this theme together with special guest James Warren. Tickets go live here on January 13th at 8:04 am.

More here: https://creativemornings.com/talks/journey

THREAD | December 2024
We couldn’t think of a better way to close out 2024 than with the Embrace MoR podcasters, Carl Joseph & Dominic Wall (aka Moral Support).

Embrace Matters of Richmond (Embrace MoR) is a powerful community movement dedicated to bringing unity to the Greater Richmond area. Their mission is to enrich neighborhoods, education, and businesses through innovative programming, live events, and multimedia storytelling. By addressing challenges that threaten community growth and social connection, they aim to foster healing, hope, and a brighter future for all.

Rewatch the talk and inspiration here: CYCLE

Venue: Martin
Photography: Antoine Robertson
Videography: Double Take

A special thanks to our partners Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group—for an incredible year of programming.

THREAD | November 2024

This November we had a comeback from two of our virtual speakers. Thiss Richmond Community Discussion featured Ashley Williams & Michael-Birch Pierce as we explored their unique threads of creative expression and how art impacts life.

Catch the talk and inspiration here: THREAD Talk

Venue: Great Minds
Photography: Antoine Robertson
Videography: Double Take

A heartfelt thank you to our partners Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group - for making this event possible.

Our theme for November is THREAD. It was chosen by our Derby chapter in the United Kingdom, illustrated by Carla Dee, and is presented by our global partner Adobe.

Have you ever pulled on a loose thread in a sweater or sock? Things can unravel quickly. 

The creative process can feel like that. A nagging thought, an imperfect bit, or a big tangled mess. But maybe that thread is trying to tell you something. Follow it and see where it takes you. 

Because thread is both a physical and metaphorical tool of creativity. In film and literature, a “thread” is the progression of a plot line or theme that helps tie the narrative together. While in sewing, weaving, embroidery, and knitting, the “thread” physically embellishes and holds the piece together. 

No wonder a loose thread is so hard to ignore. 

It turns out that all the good and bad in your life is forming a beautiful tapestry. 

Meet us At Great Minds on November 15th as we thread together two past virtual speakers who are weaving their creative expression into everything they do. Tickets live here.

VISION | OCTOBER 2024

Josh Epperson took us on an adventure exploring how vision shapes our future, if we let it.

• Venue Great Minds
• Videography  Antoine Robertson
• Photos Caroline Martin
• Full VISION Album Here

Thank you to our partners at Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group for keeping this engine going.

Our theme for October is VISION. It was chosen by our Riyadh chapter in Saudi Arabia and illustrated by Razan Alshalan.

How do you see the world? How do you want to change it?

Vision refers both to the sense of sight and our ability to imagine the future. Are you focused on the little details? Can you see the big picture?

As we age, our eyesight begins to deteriorate; seeing objects up close gets more difficult. And as we gain experience, what we want to accomplish evolves. Will your life grow darker or brighter?

Each creative act involves seeing something in your mind’s eye then attempting to make it a reality. A painter, an architect, and every other type of artist or craftsman has a vision for their work. What message, emotion, or impact do you want to convey in yours? 

You are your own visionary. What do you want to see? 

REFLECTION | SEPTEMBER

“You are worthy of your own attention and gratitude. Please be grateful for everything you have.”  If you’re busy living a full life, what do you do when burnout catches up to you?

As a therapist, Danielle “dj” Johnson spends most of her time talking about “pretty serious life stuff.” With humor and grace, Danielle shares the power of mindfulness in her talk for our Richmond chapter.

Follow her two self-reflection exercises and six tips for regulating our nervous system.

• Venue Martin
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Antoine Robertson
• Full REFLECTION Album Here

Thank you to our partners at Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group for your generosity.

Our theme for September is REFLECTION. It was chosen by our Oklahoma City chapter in Oklahoma and illustrated by Aditi Heins.

Just like an echo is a reflection of sound… and how a camera lens focuses reflected light to form a photograph… our subconscious reflects on our experiences to form our beliefs.

Without reflection, there can be no personal growth. Learning from our past yields greater wisdom and happiness. But don’t let self-awareness turn into self-absorption. Take heed of the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own handsome reflection in a pool of water. 

Reflecting on difficult moments can be painful but also healing. When our Oklahoma City chapter selected this theme, they mentioned a reflecting pool at the site of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that was designed to help people reflect on how they were changed by that tragic event. 

Pondering the world around us and following our curiosity adds depth to our creative work. As William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, the purpose of acting is “to hold as ‘twere the mirror up to nature.” While George Bernard Shaw said, “you use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.” (Although Bertolt Brecht countered, “Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.”)

Reflection turns our traumas and triumphs into lessons. It’s how we can create a vision for a brighter future.

See you in September to talk REFLECTION Together!

RITUAL | AUGUST 2024

Sam Taylor took us on an introspective adventure to explore the intricate rituals that shape our lives. It was a certainly a dream.

• Venue Studio Two Three
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Antoine Robertson
• Full RITUAL Album Here

Thank you to our partners at Frontier, Martin, Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, Anthony Bryant, and The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group for your generosity and helping us end the Summer strong.