Syncreate

Creative Collaboration with Improv. Syncreate Podcast Episode 79 with Jessica Arjet - Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/g-QMMF-D As our guest, Jessica Arjet, describes in the episode, “one of the fundamental promises of improv is that you’re collaborating and working together to create something.” It’s about being in the moment, saying yes, collaborating with others, and having fun! Jessica is a veteran improv performer, teacher, and the author of Conducting Chaos: A Guide to Teaching Improv to Kids and Teens. She is co-owner of the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas, which offers improvised theater performances as well as classes, workshops, and summer camps for all ages. Our conversation focuses on the lessons and benefits of improv training for kids as well as adults. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to go take an improv class and/or host a dinner party or salon that includes creative sharing from each guest, as Jessica describes during the episode. #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #improvisation #improv #improvtheater #hideouttheater #melindarothouse #jessicaarjet #podcast Melinda Rothouse, Ph.D.

Collaborate, Innovate, Advocate with Beth Sundstrom, PhD on The Syncreate Podcast Episode 77. Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/gmTmRtjY Beth Sundstrom is a professor of health communication at the College of Charleston, where she is the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA), the Founding Director of the Women’s Health Research Team (WHRT), and the Chair of the campus-wide Institutional Review Board (IRB). She is a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Research Grant recipient and leading expert on health communication and reproductive health. Beth conducts applied research that informs the development of community-based public health interventions and nationally recognized communication campaigns. She is the author or co-author of three books and more than 80 scholarly articles on women’s health and health communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Communication and Public Relations from the University of Maryland, College Park, and M.P.H. in Health Communication and Women’s Health from Brown University, and a B.A. in Political Science from Tulane University. Our conversation focuses on Beth’s innovative approach to research, writing, and health communication initiatives. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to just write, just create, just get your ideas down into some tangible form, and don’t be afraid to fail, because what we often label as “failure,” is actually an amazing learning experience that is vital to the creative process. It’s trial and error; not everything is going to work the first time around (or the first 10 times), but if you keep with the process, something important will come of it. #creativity #collab #collaboration #innovation #advocacy #syncreatepodcast #creativethinking #syncreate #podcast #research #women #womenshealth #shorts

Women don’t need to suffer! Syncreate Podcast Episode 77 with Beth Sundstrom, PhD. Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/gmTmRtjY Beth Sundstrom is a professor of health communication at the College of Charleston, where she is the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA), the Founding Director of the Women’s Health Research Team (WHRT), and the Chair of the campus-wide Institutional Review Board (IRB). She is a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Research Grant recipient and leading expert on health communication and reproductive health. Beth conducts applied research that informs the development of community-based public health interventions and nationally recognized communication campaigns. She is the author or co-author of three books and more than 80 scholarly articles on women’s health and health communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Communication and Public Relations from the University of Maryland, College Park, and M.P.H. in Health Communication and Women’s Health from Brown University, and a B.A. in Political Science from Tulane University. Our conversation focuses on Beth’s innovative approach to research, writing, and health communication initiatives. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to just write, just create, just get your ideas down into some tangible form, and don’t be afraid to fail, because what we often label as “failure,” is actually an amazing learning experience that is vital to the creative process. It’s trial and error; not everything is going to work the first time around (or the first 10 times), but if you keep with the process, something important will come of it.

Syncreate Podcast Episode 75: Asheville’s Story Parlor with Erin Hallagan Clare. Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/gZHX7t7c Erin Hallagan Clare is the Founder and Artistic Director of Story Parlor, a narrative arts and performance venue, and all-around creative community space in Asheville, North Carolina. Our conversation focuses on Erin’s creative journey, the development of Story Parlor and related creative offerings, and the recovery process of the creative community in Asheville after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to take an inventory of your past, present, and future creative projects, reflecting on common themes, in order to discover what Erin terms your “your creative DNA,” so you can approach your future work with greater self-awareness and intention. #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #storytelling #melindarothouse #erinhallaganclare #saybrookuniversity #podcast

Creativity Pro-Tip: Sing Out Loud in the Car ??? From Syncreate Podcast Episode 73 - Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/dGczfGF3 Marcus McQuirter, PhD, is the Chair of the Drama Department at Austin Community College, where he teaches Voice, Acting, and Introduction to Theater. A storyteller at heart, he’s also a director, novelist, and podcaster. Dr. McQuirter holds a BFA in Theatre from Howard University, an M.A. in Theatre from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of Texas, Austin. Our conversation ranges from the craft of audio storytelling to the labor of creativity, and theatre as an inclusive community space. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to sing and jam out in your car as a way of strengthening your vocal skills, overcoming inhibitions, and developing confidence. Go ahead, try it - it might be fun and liberating! #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #acting #theater #theatre #storytelling #melindarothouse #marcusmcquirter #austincommunitycollege #howarduniversity #podcast

Syncreate Podcast Episode 73: https://lnkd.in/g8jZ5WzX Marcus McQuirter, PhD, is the Chair of the Drama Department at Austin Community College, where he teaches Voice, Acting, and Introduction to Theater. A storyteller at heart, he’s also a director, novelist, and podcaster. Dr. McQuirter holds a BFA in Theatre from Howard University, an M.A. in Theatre from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of Texas, Austin. Our conversation ranges from the craft of audio storytelling to the labor of creativity, and theatre as an inclusive community space. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to sing and jam out in your car as a way of strengthening your vocal skills, overcoming inhibitions, and developing confidence. Go ahead, try it - it might be fun and liberating! #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #acting #theater #theatre #storytelling #melindarothouse #marcusmcquirter #austincommunitycollege #howarduniversity #podcast Melinda Rothouse, Ph.D.

Syncreate Podcast Episode 72: https://lnkd.in/dJdwXRKW How do you cultivate a sense of creative community? We believe that community and connection are vital to the creative process, especially for those of us who tend to create in solitude. For the new year, our Creative Spark series focuses on setting creative intentions and bolstering our creative habits so we can move toward our goals with greater clarity and flow. This mini episode focuses on the power of community to nurture our creative selves, especially in challenging times. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to join a creative community or reconnect with one you’re already a part of by attending an open mic or other creative event, or perhaps even starting a gathering of your own. Credits: The Syncreate podcast is created and hosted by Melinda Rothouse, Ph.D., and produced at Record ATX studios with in collaboration Michael Osborne and 14th Street Studios in Austin, Texas. Syncreate logo design by Dreux Carpenter. If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about the creative process, you might also like our conversations in Episode 49: Creativity in Challenging Times, Episode 69: Reflecting on the Year, and Episode 70: New Year’s Creative Intentions. At Syncreate, we're here to support your creative endeavors. If you have an idea for a project or a new venture, and you’re not sure how to get it off the ground, find us at syncreate.org. Our book, also called Syncreate, walks you through the stages of the creative process so you can take action on your creative goals. We also offer resources, creative process tools, and coaching to help you bring your work to the world. You can find more information on our website, where you can also find all of our podcast episodes. Find and connect with us on social media and YouTube under Syncreate, and we’re now on Patreon as well. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave us a review! We’d love to hear your feedback as well, so drop us a line at [email protected]. #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #community #connection #melindarothouse #charlottegullick #podcast

Syncreate Podcast Episode 71 with John Cane, Ph.D., IWC - Full Episode Here: https://lnkd.in/gb7RY8Yv How can acting and improvisation training improve your interpersonal and communication skills? We explore this question with John Cane, PhD, actor and integrative wellness psychologist. John is the Founder of Acting Out of Character, a training program offering workshops for turning acting skills into people skills. He received his PhD in psychology with a specialization in creativity studies, along with Melinda Rothouse, Ph.D. We discuss how acting and improvisation relates to authenticity and emotional intelligence, including how John works with organizations to help with team building and collaboration. We also demonstrate the improv exercise of “Yes, And,” which can facilitate creativity, openness, and innovation. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to adopt a “Yes, And” mindset in your work, relationships, and daily life. Let us know what you discover! #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #acting #peopleskills #confidence #sincerity #improvisation #melindarothouse #johncane #podcast

Ignite your creativity in 2025! The Syncreate book, your guide to the creative process, is now available as an audiobook, narrated by the authors, Charlotte (she/her/hers) Gullick & Melinda Rothouse, Ph.D. If you like what you hear and want to dive deeper, join our Syncreate 2025 Monthly Coaching Group, starting in January. Details & Registration here: https://lnkd.in/eBBRvYFW #creativity #syncreate #audiobook #inspiration #newyear #coaching #coachinggroup #groupcoaching #art #music #writers #writing #accountability #community

Syncreate Podcast Episode 69: Reflecting on the Year. Full Episode at: https://lnkd.in/g-3p-Vut In this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, as we approach the new year, we discuss the benefits of taking time to reflect on our creative lives over the last year. It’s helpful to review the events of the year and projects we’ve engaged with, including highlights and accomplishments, as well as how we might want to approach things differently in the coming year. It’s a great way to consider where we’ve been creatively, how far we’ve come, and where we want to go next. Then we can begin to set our creative intentions for the year ahead (which we’ll discuss in Episode 71). This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities, now available as an audiobook from Audible, iTunes & Amazon. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to take some time to reflect on your creative life (and your life more generally) in 2024 and write down your reflections in a notebook or journal. And please join our Syncreate 2025 Monthly Coaching Group to jumpstart your creativity in a supportive community setting. Details at https://lnkd.in/gu-EaC5c ? #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #writing #reflection #journaling #newyear #melindarothouse #charlottegullick #podcast Charlotte (she/her/hers) Gullick