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Hi Creative Mind#22 RebellComedy - How it all began with Usus Mango (GERMAN)GERMAN EPISODE (audio is fully in German) In this episode I sat down with Comedian Usus Mango. He is best known for founding RebellComedy many years ago, which has now become the biggest comedic act in all of Germany. After going to one of the RebellComedy shows in Bonn myself, I knew I had to get him for the Podcast. I had never before felt so many feelings watching a German Stand up before. Not only was the show relatable for so many Germans with a migrant background, Usus truly has trailblazed a path of new comedy i...2023-03-071h 29
Hi Creative Mind#21 The Stories we tell ourselves & writing new narratives w/ Author Massoud Doktoran (GERMAN AUDIO)GERMAN EPISODE (audio is fully in German) In this episode I sat down with Author Massoud Doktoran who is based out of my 'hometown' Cologne, Germany. We discussed his new book 'Brenn Schule, Brenn!', which talks about German School systems and the consequences of dividing children into different 'intelligence' brackets in said system. I've never read a book like this one, the protagonist being a so called foreigner dealing with racism and other identity issues growing up in Germany, written in an authentic tone, in a language that is reflective of real life. I am so h...2022-09-061h 39
Hi Creative Mind#20 On Balancing Your Day Job & Your Creative Pursuits w/ Writer & Straight To DVD Host Raf StittFirst time I interviewed a fellow podcaster on Hi Creative Mind! Raf is a writer, podcast producer and host of Straight To DVD, a show that all Movie buffs need to go download now! We discussed Raf's film studies and writing career, how he got into the corporate world and managed to create his own show while working office hours. I really got so much out of this conversation learning how to approach the many projects I have going on at the same time and still prioritizing one over the other to be able to make a living, because...2022-06-151h 08
Hi Creative Mind#19 How to build a strong mindset to achieve physical & mental greatness wi/ BrunoLast year, I got a chance to interview Bruno, a former professional Basketball player based out of Switzerland, while the borders were still closed. We have known each other for years and Bruno shared his journey from playing sports in school to transitioning to a professional athlete career. The obstacles he endured not only physically, but everything in between from cultural barries and lessons to rediscovering who he was and what he truly wanted. He has now launched his own company focusing on a healthy body & mind, which we discussed as well. I hope you enjoy this ep...2022-01-2444 min
Hi Creative Mind#18 Musician, Feminist & Stripper - Art Beyond Labels w/ Valley LatiniI met Valley in a Brooklyn studio set of an editorial shoot I was styling and we instantly connected. She has such a pure presence, you can't not notice her. After the shoot, she told me a little bit about her music and life and I knew I had to interview her for my podcast. We got to work together on her music video, and other perfomances she had in NYC, before we finally sat down and recorded this episode. Who you listen to on here, is who she really is, and let us remember: open hearts, open minds. 2021-11-1548 min
Hi Creative Mind#17 From Gentleman's Backup Singer to Breaking Out on Her Own w/ TreeshaIn this Episode, I met with Kenya-born Artist Treesha back in my hometown Cologne, Germany and discussed her musical journey from starting as a backup vocalist for Gentleman, a globally established Reggae artist from Cologne, to breaking out on her own, making her way through the struggles of producing albums, studying for a medical career, navigating a male dominated industry & staying true to herself despite the hardships that came along in the pursuit of becoming a Solo Female Artist. I hope you enjoy this episode and do leave feedback, as always greatly appreciated and thankful for all o...2021-10-0130 min
Hi Creative Mind#16 Let Your Ignorance Excite You w/ Musician & Artist KamauOriginally, this was a 2.5 hour long conversation with NYC based Artist Kamau. We met inside the Strand Bookstore and recorded this interview under not so ideal conditions (Queue the AC). However, it is one of my favorite episodes, as you will hear, there is so much to take away from this. Kamau not only talked about his early life and how he got into music, but also shared valuable tips for up and coming artists and any person wanting to advance themselves/ their skills. Questions of Identity, Authenticity, Freedom, & Personal Growth were also discussed - and if you know...2021-08-3144 minHi Creative Mind#15 The Artist's Way w/ Singer/Actor/Filmmaker Maria MorkridI met Maria in Brooklyn while she was touring the US and was fortunate to reconnect with her in Berlin where she is based out of and sit down for a conversation. Intrigued by her many artistic endeavors, questions on growth of an artist, dimensions of the different crafts, and creation of the various persona were addressed. Listen to the full episode for an intimate performance of her single: 'Let me Float'. I hope you enjoy this episode and do leave feedback, as always greatly appreciated and thankful for all of your support. Hi Creative Mi...2021-07-2126 minHi Creative Mind#14 Defy Your Circumstances & Redefine Your Story w/ JB MathiesJuly 2020 - In the Midst of Protests, Unrest, Individual Stress, Creative Project Manager and Investor JB Mathies joined me for the second time on my show. Sharing his personal journey going from the projects of Louisville, Kentucky to creating a whole new narrative for himself, a complete contrast and departure from earlier life. The perfect antidote for all of us who felt and still feel emotionally all over the place during this time: In this Episode JB displays his analytical approach to our current crises and provides practical tools we can utilize to combat the external negativities we face i...2021-07-051h 16Hi Creative Mind#13 The Artist's Struggle & How To Persevere w/ Anthony VenturiniIt was just the first week of Lockdown last March, and though this Interview was supposed to be in person, it ended up being virtual. In this Episode, I spoke with Chicago raised, NY based Actor, Writer, Painter Anthony Venturini. I asked him everything I needed advise for and his own endeavors and experiences pursuing his dreams in NY. Like all artists - we can find ourselves in major doubts, lost, overwhelmed. I can assure that listening to this Episode will enrich your perspectives as it was the case for me and I am so grateful we had the...2021-06-221h 10Hi Creative Mind#12 Healing as Individuals - Lessons from Lockdown w/ Thomas Ramseur-KingA year ago, June 2020, I reconnected with my friend Actor, Writer, Producer and Model Thomas Ramseur-King via Zoom to converse about the climate at the time and discuss lessons in lockdown. We dove deep into why we have to heal as Individuals first before we can strive and expect to heal as a people and country. Thomas has written, acted and produced several films and is always a great resource for me when I am looking to gain other perspectives. He not only shared his own experiences with systemic racism as a black man in America, but went on...2021-06-1059 minHi Creative Mind#11 Conservative Upbringings to Self Discovery in the Ballroom Scene w/ Dancer Crystal Saint LaurentI was fortunate I got to catch Chrissy while she was still in Cologne before heading back to Berlin and get to know more about her background and journey from Classical Dance to Voguing. Coming from an Eastern European Home, a Stoic and a more reserved mentality may not seem to be the foundation for someone to get into the Ballroom Scene. We all know the amazingly talented high achievers, dancers and athletes coming from Eastern European Countries. For Chrissy, also known as Crystal Saint Laurent from the House of Saint Laurent in Berlin, life took a different turn...2021-05-0442 minHi Creative Mind#10 Navigating a Beauty Business through a Pandemic and Creating Opportunities w/ TanGlamNYC Founder Kjirsten DallandI met Kjirsten on IG when I first came out to New York. We have collaborated on Social Media and I have since watched her elevate and grow her Beauty Business. An amazingly inspiring Woman, a Solopreneur, Small Business Owner and Spray Tan Artist, who had to not only shut down her studio, but also pivot her entire operating structure due to the pandemic. I was so happy to get a chance to visit her in her Brooklyn Studio and learn about her start and journey throughout. This Interview was recorded in the midst of the Pandemic last year...2021-04-1058 minHi Creative Mind#9 From Albania to New York - Immigration & Modeling with Arselajda BurakuA very close friend of mine in Berlin introduced me to Albanian Model and Actor Arselajda some years ago. We have since worked together and supported each others endeavors when possible. This is one of the most honest interviews I had so far and I am so grateful to continue celebrating Women's Month with another amazingly compassionate and talented woman on this show. In this episode, we discuss Arselajda's immigration journey to America, starting a modeling career and being able to go back home to Kosovo for the first time in years. Tune in for the full scoop. Leave...2021-03-1741 minHi Creative Mind#8 Things you should know when considering a modeling career with Javeonna GordonJaveonna & I met on set in Los Angeles many years ago and have become friends and worked together a few times since. In Celebration of Womens Month, I had to share her story and perspectives relating to the modeling/entertainment industry. Not only because she is such a genuine, beautiful and smart woman, but also because it is imperative to understand certain elements before getting into this genre of work. Listen to this episode as Javeonna talks about her start as a model, misconceptions, lessons, and big goals on the horizon, as well as other career plans down the...2021-03-0246 minHi Creative Mind#7 From a Banker to an internationally renowned Fashion Model w/ Rob ReaRob & I met on set in New York pre-pandemic, and I styled him for a German Fashion Campaign. He has one of those rare stories, so I had to bring him on the show to share. In this Episode (during the first Lockdown), Rob Rea, an Irish Entrepreneur talks about his magical journey from being a banker in Northern Ireland to traveling the world, living in different countries and working as a successful Model, something he never thought was possible. Tune in for the full scoop. Hi Creative Mind - is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted b...2021-02-081h 07Hi Creative Mind#6 Hindsight 2020 - A Special Episode w/ JB Mathies & Thomas Ramseur-KingI was in Los Angeles last month and met with two of my favorite people, JB & Thomas - who have been guests on the show before - to reflect on the year, talk about our challenges, lessons, & breakthroughs. We share our different perspectives by answering questions we had prepared for each other, as well as have a conversation about the major events of 2020, and what the future should look like. Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy this one. Hi Creative Mind - is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted by Designer and Stylist Shiva M...2020-12-3054 min
Out of Place#Escape from Iran - Religious Freedom & Finding A New Voice Through Music w/ Ali Reza*THIS EPISODE IS IN FARSI AND GERMAN ONLY Ali Reza is a 19 year old Refugee Artist, a Composer, Singer, Guitar Player who fled Iran and now seeking asylum in Cologne, Germany. There are hundreds of thousands of Christians in Iran. Those considered part of the native Christian communities are permitted to practice their religion with restrictions, but a Muslim converting to Christianity is considered an apostate. Ali Reza and his family belong to the latter, at risk of being persecuted due to the conversion to Christianity. The Iranian government jails converts. He has already learned German, and h...2020-10-291h 06Out of Place#4 Living Between Two Cultures & Lack of Representation growing up in Germany with Soleil*THIS EPISODE IS IN GERMAN ONLY While in Europe, I had a chance to meet Soleil, a TV Host & Producer based out of Cologne (aka the best City in Germany). Fleeing from a Civil War in the Congo back in the 90s, to moving around different Asylum Homes and creating a new life in Germany - we discussed the impact a lack of representation had on his life growing up as a Congolese in Germany along with questions of identity, a struggle very evidently faced by every Refugee, current and former, especially transitioning into bi- or even t...2020-10-151h 11Out of Place#3 Moria - the Refugee Camp also known as 'Hell' with Refugee Artist Reza AdibJournalist and Documentary Fimmaker Reza from Kabul, Afghanistan sat down with Shiva in his trailer at the Malakasa Refugee Camp in Greece and discussed the inhumane living conditions, the mistreatment and sheer ignorance Refugees are met with when finally reaching shores in Greece in hopes to starting a better life for themselves and their children. Last week, fires consumed Europe’s largest refugee camp, Moria, on the Greek island of Lesbos and have left nearly 13,000 men, women, and children without shelter or access to basic services. The production value suffered due to the environment being inside the Re...2020-09-201h 07Out of Place#2 Raising your Voice despite Losing your Audience & Self Discovery through Embracing Trying Times with Ray TorabiWe recorded this Episode while Ray was living in a Refugee Camp in Germany. We discussed the importance of staying flexible when addressing controversial topics and getting your message across, the absence of an identity, the question of who we are as human beings connected to our values and principles. He also talks about the book he is writing, the many obstacles he has had to face, and why he wouldn't change a thing if he could turn back time. Out of Place is a Podcast and Vodcast by Shiva Mohammadi. The Host and Producer sits down wi...2020-08-0444 minHi Creative Mind#5 Creating Diverse Culture through Architectural Practice & Producing Meaningful Art w/ Designer Marlon DavisArchitect and 3D Designer Marlon J Davis sat down with me during the early stages of the Covid19 Era to discuss his work; from early influences to critical thought in design discourse. Topics such as Redlining, Spatial Ability, his presence operating in a white dominated industry, to leading his own design work with components of Social Justice that allow to create a culture in which spaces are designed including underrepresented groups are covered in this episode. Hi Creative Mind - is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted by Designer and Stylist Shiva Mohammadi. She sits down with v...2020-07-071h 27Hi Creative Mind#4 The Power of Vulnerability/ Female Energy & Victory over Circumstances w/ Mamé Adjei Part 2Model & Activist Mamé met me on Zoom because we are on opposite coasts.. oh and due to quarantine of course ;- to talk recent economical, social events 2 days after the George Floyd murder, her experience as a Ghanaian and learning to assume black trauma living in the US. Ally-ship in the re-emergence of the civil rights movement and Elements of her own Philanthropic work are discussed in this two part episode. 2020-07-011h 02Hi Creative Mind#3 Racial Injustice & Black Trauma in America w/ Mamé Adjei Part 1Model & Activist Mamé met me on Zoom because we are on opposite coasts.. oh and due to quarantine of course ;- to talk recent economical, social events 2 days after the George Floyd murder, her experience as a Ghanaian and learning to assume black trauma living in the US. Ally-ship in the re-emergence of the civil rights movement and Elements of her own Philanthropic work are discussed in this two part episode. Hi Creative Mind - is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted by Designer and Stylist Shiva Mohammadi. She sits down with varies Artists, Creative Minds, Entrepreneurs t...2020-06-2452 minHi Creative Mind#2 LA life,Toxic Masculinity, Brotherhood & Black Men in America w/ JB & ThomasJB Mathies & Thomas Ramseur-King talk LA life, challenges, toxic masculinity, brotherhood of black men in America & more Hi Creative Mind is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted by Designer and Stylist Shiva Mohammadi. She sits down with varies Artists, Creative Minds, Entrepreneurs to discuss their individual journeys and lessons in the pursuit of their goals and aspirations. This is a Multi-Lingual Podcast with some Episodes recorded in English, German, and/ or Farsi. 2020-06-0656 min
Hi Creative Mind#1 3D Designer/ Sculpturer Alex Kendall White3D Designer/ Sculpturer Alex Kendall White based out of London talks about his creative process, major influences and the challenges artists face Hi Creative Mind is a Podcast/Vodcast produced and hosted by Designer and Stylist Shiva Mohammadi. She sits down with varies Artists, Creative Minds, Entrepreneurs to discuss their individual journeys and lessons in the pursuit of their goals and aspirations. 2020-05-131h 40
Out of Place#1 Naji Imaninejad on Music and its impact on his life as a Refugee, and building a career as a Music Producer after he was displacedOut of Place is a Podcast and Vodcast by Shiva Mohammadi. The Host and Producer sits down with Artists from varies Refugee backgrounds and discusses their journeys, art, and tools needed to create a life after displacement. Be sure to subscribe to the show! 2020-01-091h 13
Out of PlaceOut of Place - TrailerOut of Place is a Podcast and Vodcast by Shiva Mohammadi. She sits down with Artists from varies Refugee backgrounds and discusses their journeys, art, and tools needed to create a life after displacement. Be sure to subscribe to the show! 2019-12-2601 min