For the Love of Creatives: Unlocking the Power of Community

For the Love of Creatives: Unlocking the Power of Community
Podcast Description
Imagine a space where your creative spark is truly seen, a community where people get you. That’s what Maddox and Dwight bring each week on For the Love of Creatives. As your hosts and “connections and community guys,” they dive into conversations that bridge the gap from solo journeys to powerful collaborations, transforming “me” into “we.”In each episode, explore a variety of engaging formats, from insightful dialogues between Maddox and Dwight to interviews with everyday creatives who’ve overcome challenges to reach new heights. You’ll meet fellow artists, innovators, and heart-centered creators sharing their stories, and together, we’ll discover what it means to create, collaborate, and co-elevate.Tune in, share, and join us each week as we celebrate the magic of community-driven creativity.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as creative community building, personal journeys in the arts, collaboration, and overcoming challenges. Notable episodes include discussions on redefining identity through storytelling with guests like Jocelyn Tatum and creativity's role in advocacy with multidisciplinary artist Darin Triplett.

Imagine a space where your creative spark is truly seen—a community where people get you. That’s what Maddox and Dwight bring each week on For the Love of Creatives Podcast. As your hosts and “connections and community guys,” they bridge the gap between solo journeys and powerful collaborations, transforming “me” into “we.” This podcast is where heart-centered creatives come to unlock the power of community and thrive.
In each episode, Maddox and Dwight share insightful dialogues and host engaging interviews with fellow artists, innovators, and everyday creatives who’ve faced challenges, found inspiration, and reached new heights. Whether through storytelling, LIVE coaching, or exploring what it means to create, collaborate, and co-elevate, you’ll discover how to fuel your own creative journey and find the support to bring your best ideas to life.
Expect practical insights, fresh inspiration, and real stories from the world of art, design, dance, culinary arts, and beyond. If you’re a creative looking for support, clarity, and a sense of belonging, this podcast is your place to connect, grow, and be celebrated.
Join us each week as we celebrate the magic of community-driven creativity, and don’t miss out on the chance to join our For the Love of Creatives Community! Tune in, subscribe, and start your journey from “me” to “we” today!

What does it mean to live a life driven by boundless curiosity? Surtzy takes us on an extraordinary journey through her creative existence, where each day brings a new project and every experience becomes potential artistic fuel.
From crafting avant-garde moss shoes for sustainable fashion shows to performing as an aerialist, Surtzy embodies the spirit of fearless exploration. Her story begins at just four years old, when her parents normalized creativity as ”just part of life,” even encouraging her to repurpose trash as canvas when conventional materials were too expensive. This shaped her approach to creativity as accessible and essential rather than precious or elite.
After studying anthropology and sociology, Surtzy applied this knowledge to her passion: connecting people through art. ”Nobody can do anything at all without community,” she explains, challenging the myth of the solitary creative genius. Her diagnosis with Graves' disease at 19 crystallized her understanding that time is limited—fueling her drive to document her creative process and share it with others.
What truly distinguishes Surtzy is her commitment to daily collaboration. Whether rehearsing with her a cappella group, doing film readings, or co-creating large-scale community projects, she constantly seeks connection through creativity. Yet she balances this with intentional stillness, taking ”meditation days” to let inspiration flow naturally instead of forcing it.
For creatives struggling with pressure and expectations, Surtzy’s wisdom is liberating. She abandoned the factory-model of art-making when her brand grew, choosing instead to create only when genuinely inspired—resulting in work that feels authentic, not resentful. Her advice for finding your creative community? Go where like-minded people gather: galleries, museums, libraries, and universities.
Listen in and discover how embracing curiosity, community, and the courage to try new things can transform your creative practice and perspective.
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