Black SEL & The Black Creative w| Derrick Beasley

Black SEL Podcast

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black creative. This week's guest is Derrick Beasley, an educated black creative. Derrick is a Nashville, Tennessee born, Durham, North Carolina raised visual artist passionate about his artistic capabilities and inner-work so he can take action in making this world a better place. His desire to better his community led him take on the responsibility of answering three persisting questions which are: What would make this world better?”, “How can I work to create it today?” and “what do I need to heal in myself to create it”. Kristen and her guest talk creativity and Black SEL. You will leave this episode educated and inspired to tap into your creative side.

01:13- Kristen introduces her guest

4:34- Kristen and guest talks about creativeness

22:43- Kristen and guest talk about his persisting questions

35:15- Kristen talks about self confidence

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