{"podcast":{"title":"Your World of Creativity","slug":"your-world-of-creativity-1318809","podcast_index_feed_id":1318809,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/markstinson/","website_url":"https://www.mark-stinson.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c1b514b8-3e86-497c-8ac9-4d9ea3f81c3c/90dns6Nnqr13jQ0eecYjxGiR.jpg","author":"Mark Stinson","episode_count":438,"summary":"On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more. In every episode, you'll discover: - How to tap into your most original thinking. - Inspiration from the experts’ own experience. - Specific tools, exercises, and formulas to organize your ideas. - And most of all, you’ll learn how to make connections and create opportunities to publish, post, record, display, sell, market, and promote your creative work. Listen for the latest insights for creative people who want to stop questioning themselves and overcome obstacles to launch their creative endeavors out into the world. Connect with Mark at www.Mark-Stinson.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:20:08.576231+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809"},"episode":{"title":"Amani Roberts, Award-Winning Music Business Professor & Author  The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural  Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups","slug":"amani-roberts-award-winning-music-business-professor-author-the-quiet-storm-a-historical-and-cultural-analysis-of-the-power-passion-and-pain-of-r-b-groups","published_at":"2025-12-29T06:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809/amani-roberts-award-winning-music-business-professor-author-the-quiet-storm-a-historical-and-cultural-analysis-of-the-power-passion-and-pain-of-r-b-groups","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809","url":"https://markstinson.captivate.fm/episode/amani-roberts-music","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p469718/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ab71926-2a28-4407-9ecd-cd5f4e991054.mp3","summary":"Today is Episode: 398 as we near the end of our 7th year of Your World of Creativity I’m thrilled to welcome Amani Roberts — an award-winning music business professor, international keynote speaker, and global DJ performer. He’s a USA Today bestselling author , and his upcoming book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups , offers a powerful deep dive into how Black R&B groups shaped music, identity, and community. Amani's Website @amaniexperience on Instagram Amani on YouTube From DJ Booth to Classroom — The Creative Journey Amani, your career bridges music, business, and education. How did your early experiences as a DJ evolve into this mission of helping others unlock their creativity and confidence? The Quiet Storm — Why This Story Matters Now Your new book, The Quiet Storm , is a cultural and historical analysis of Black R&B groups — from The Temptations to TLC. What inspired you to take on this topic, and why do you think it’s so important to tell this story today? Beyond Entertainment — R&B as Social Commentary You write that R&B groups didn’t just make music — they moved culture. How did these artists influence identity, social change, and even the civil rights movement through their art and community presence? Resilience, Reinvention, and Relevance o  With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, Amani has collaborated with brands like Marriott, 7-11, Calendly, and Chartmetric, generating millions in revenue while inspiring professionals to unlock their creativity, take risks, and stay resilient. o  You’ve led in corporate settings, creative spaces, and classrooms. What are the biggest lessons you’ve learned about staying relevant and resi…","meta_description":"Today is Episode: 398 as we near the end of our 7th year of Your World of Creativity I’m thrilled to welcome Amani Roberts — an award-winning music busine…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1246,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/your-world-of-creativity-1318809/episodes/amani-roberts-award-winning-music-business-professor-author-the-quiet-storm-a-historical-and-cultural-analysis-of-the-power-passion-and-pain-of-r-b-groups/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809/amani-roberts-award-winning-music-business-professor-author-the-quiet-storm-a-historical-and-cultural-analysis-of-the-power-passion-and-pain-of-r-b-groups.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}