Creatively Speak’n

Community Engagement

In this episode of Creatively Speak’n, we’re joined by our Community Engagement Director, Chanel, for a behind-the-scenes look at how CTLN is showing up in real life. From DC to Baltimore, Chanel shares updates on upcoming events, creative collaborations, and how intentional community work shapes everything we do. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the network, this episode highlights the plays we’re running to keep creative culture alive and connected. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped in with CTLN. 📍 Topics Covered: • Status updates on CTLN events in DC & Baltimore • How community engagement fuels our strategy • Building creative culture from the ground up • Chanel’s insight on local impact + growth — 🔗 Stay connected with CTLN www.ctlnnetwork.com | ⁠

B.E.T. On It: Awards Review

In this episode of Creatively Speak’n, we’re taking you behind the velvet rope and beyond the flashing lights to spotlight the creatives who brought the 2025 BET Awards to life. From the bold stage design and viral choreography to the seamless brand integrations and campaign rollouts, “B.E.T. On It” is a front-row seat to the artistry and strategy behind Black entertainment’s biggest night. We break down not just the show-stopping performances and red carpet moments, but the execution—highlighting the producers, art directors, social teams, and cultural curators whose hands were all over the night. Plus, we tap into the creative direction behind sponsor activations, commercial spots, and how brands like Meta, Sprite, and Amazon Prime tapped into the culture with intention. Tune in as we give flowers to the people behind the magic, analyze the plays that worked, and uncover the blueprint for how award shows are becoming fully integrated content campaigns. This one’s for the dreamers and the doers—because when you bet on culture, you better come correct. 🎥 Segments: • Creative Catch Up: Standout BET moments + trends worth noting • Play Breakdown: How behind-the-scenes creatives made the show feel alive • Rate: Best brand activations of the night • Resources: Tools & platforms featured during award show season #BETAwards2025 #CreativelySpeakin #CultureCurated #BETAwardsRecap #BehindTheCreative

Put Your Friends On

The Group chat links back up to discuss Kith’s latest drop and its approach to audience segmentation and establishing your Creative Identity.

Ep. 24 - Plus & Trust w/ Mitch

Episode 24 – Plus&Trust This week on Creatively Speak’n, the team is locked in and looking ahead. Cook, J Law, and Mitch (@mitchbtv) break down the upcoming partnership powering The Group Chat Live—from how the play came together to what attendees can expect when community, creativity, and collaboration collide. Then they shift gears and dive into some real talk about Joey Bada$$ vs TDE and the layered breakdown between RG3 and Ryan Clark—analyzing how ego, legacy, and intent show up in public debates. Episode Resources: 🎙️ Cook – Micole Creative Studios (Patreon) 🏛️ J Law – Maryland State Arts Council 📍 Mitch – BeGreatDC

Ep. 23 - Ecosystem w/ BeMo Brown

From the stage to the strategy board — The Group Chat is back with another unfiltered conversation, and this time, we’ve got special guest BeMo Brown in the building. In this episode: 🔥 We break down the GNX Tour and what it revealed about today’s creative hustle, community building, and next-gen influence. 🎓 We explore Kai Cenat’s Streamer University — is this the future of entertainment education, or just a hype machine? BeMo Brown drops gems on purpose, pivoting, and producing value at scale — all while navigating life as a creative and community leader. Whether you’re in the game or on the come-up, this episode is a must-watch for anyone serious about executing big visions while staying grounded. 👇 Tap in and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! #TheGroupChat #GNXTour #KaiCenat #StreamerUniversity #BeMoBrown #CreativeCommunity #ContentStrategy #BlackCreatives #ExecutionSeason #Podcast ________________________________________________________ 👉 Listen to the full podcast: Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creatively-speakn/id1779153794 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EqNn0Q29reigLIYlwDTqV Follow CTLN: https://www.instagram.com/ctln_network Follow the hosts: 📸 K Ligg https://www.instagram.com/_kliggans/ 📸 Cook https://www.instagram.com/aguynamedcook/ 📸 JLaw https://www.instagram.com/artbyjlaw_/ 📸 BeMo https://www.instagram.com/bemobrown/ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!