Episode 4 – Trust the Process: Creative Burnout, Honest Feedback, and Building Real Community as Black Artists

In this episode, Courtney and Ty get real about the messy, magical process of being a creative—especially when the work doesn’t land like you hoped. From navigating tough feedback to unlearning the “no new friends” mindset, they dig into what it means to grow with intention, not ego.

They also go off on casting rumors (50 Cent as Balrog?!), share guilty pleasures (drone shots and Bond intros), and break down how self-promotion can feel more like play than pressure.

This episode is a reminder: growth takes trust, feedback is a gift, and your people are out there—you just have to stay open.

This is a long one. Use the timestamps to jump to your favorite sections. 

00:00:00 Intro and Vibe Check

00:03:45 Sibling Shout Out

00:08:35 The Main Moment

01:09:51 Come Look At This Real Quick

01:30:05 Work Harge/Play Harge

01:58:03 Outro