The Artistic Mind Podcast

TAMP #2: Why I Quit TikTok after 100K—AMEER CORRO

In episode 2 of The Artistic Mind Podcast, we have a conversation with the one and only Ameer Corro. Ameer is a YouTuber, musician, storyteller, and so much more. In this episode, we explore Ameer's journey through all of these creative realms, including his relationship with music, his life philosophy, and why he chose to quit TikTok after gaining 100K subscribers in 6 months. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisticmindpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/artisticmindpodcast/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artisticmindpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@artisticmindpodcast] Ameer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameercorro/ [https://www.instagram.com/ameercorro/] Ameer's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ameercorro [https://www.youtube.com/ameercorro]

TAMP #1: What is creativity?—Amal Irgashev and Hahnlin Noonan

In this episode of our podcast, we, your hosts, open the curtain on our individual journeys towards mastering creativity. Introducing ourselves and the core mission behind our show, we dive deep into our personal experiences with artistry and the struggles we faced along the way. One of us, a classically trained musician, speaks candidly about the constraints of a traditional musical education. With an emphasis on technical proficiency and precision, she explains how classical music schools often overlook the essence of creative interpretation, limiting personal style and self-expression. Contrasting this structured upbringing, our second host, a self-taught artist, shares her unique journey of creative discovery. She underscores the struggles she faced developing technical skills but celebrates the freedom it allowed her for creative exploration. Discussing the essential role of discipline and perseverance, she reveals her routine of spending the first, often frustrating, hour of her creative process setting up for a breakthrough in the flow. We both share our ongoing voyage to overcome creative struggles, emphasizing the importance of silencing the inner critic and battling negative self-talk. We acknowledge that creativity is deeply personal and diverse for everyone, and there's no 'one-size-fits-all' solution. Tune in for a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of creative expression. This episode highlights the importance of discipline, perseverance, and self-awareness in overcoming challenges and achieving creative potential and the necessity to address the limitations, whether they're due to external influences or internal struggles. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!