The Empowerment Project

Building the Dream: A Conversation with Married Filmmaker Duo, Samson and Katrina Binutu

On this episode, I spoke with an incredible and creative husband and wife duo - Samson and Katrina Binutu. They are DMV based storytellers and the founders of CrueFilms, an independent film production company. Our conversation touched on the importance of patience, discernment, and faith when building out the creative vision in your heart. We discussed the lessons they’ve learned while building a trusted partnership as entrepreneurs, artists, and life partners. We also talked about the importance of exercising balance, separating your worth from your work and so much more. The gems were endless!  To learn more about or work with CrueFilms, you can find them at https://cruefilms.co

Cultivating Your Creative Voice: A conversation with photographer Lawrence Agyei

Today I speak with renowned photographer and historical connoisseur, Lawrence Agyei. We pick up where we left off on our conversation about originality to further discuss the process of honing one's creative voice. As a creative of Ghanian descent who grew up between Italy and Chicago, Lawrence has been able to use his unique experiences and worldview to shape his portraiture. During this episode, you'll hear how he came to make his mark in photography, the ways he uses historical knowledge to grow his creative muscles, and his tips on how to be authentic as you stay the creative course. FOLLOW MORE OF LAWRENCE'S WORK ON INSTAGRAM @ LAWRENCEAGYEI OR VISIT WWW.LAWRENCEAGYEI.CO Follow the movement @ theempowerment.project * I want to hear from you! Email me at theempowermentpod@gmail.com and submit topics that you'd like to know more about and/or grow in! * Remember to give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and as always, share the pod with someone who needs it! Much love.

Is Creative "Originality" Realistic?

In a time of mass consumption filled  with so much copying and pasting, where on earth is the "originality"? Today we discuss where the desire to be original comes from and further assess whether originality is even the appropriate standard of greatness to pursue as creators. We then touch on some of the ways that our creative freedom can be best cultivated through individuality, best practices, and a deeper relationship with the First Creator.   * Remember to follow the journey on Instagram at theempowerment.project * Leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend!  * Also! - please reach out with any thoughts, prayer requests, or questions @ theempowermentpod@gmail.com! I'd love to connect with you all.

Get Back to the Basics: Who are You??

Season 2 has begun! What better way to start a new chapter than to go back to the fundamentals of your foundation? Episode 1 is a discussion on the significance of humility within the re-evaluation of who you are and what you actually want/need. The conversation also touches on instances when as humans, we need to be honest about the fact that, at times we don't have the answer to these tough questions...which is ok because it should point us to God--who ultimately wants to share His purpose for our lives with us.  As always, thank you for the support and remember to share with a friend and give us a 5 star rating if you love what you hear!  Follow the movement on Instagram @theempowerment.project, there's a lot of cool things coming!  What to expect for future episodes: * 1 new episode a month (at least) published on the 2nd Sunday of each month

Embracing Your Story: A convo with Founder & CEO of Hanahana Beauty, Abena Boamah

On Episode 8, I sit down with none other than Abena Boamah, the founder and CEO of Hanahana Beauty, an internationally recognized skincare and wellness company with an emphasis on sustainability and clean products. During this episode, we discuss her unlikely, but likely journey to entrepreneurship, the significance of her Ghanaian background, the ongoing mission behind her company, and the lessons she's acquired on her ascension within the beauty industry.  To learn more about Hanahana, or if you'd like to purchase any of her amazing products, please visit the website below! https://hanahanabeauty.com