Going Further
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. We find this saying to be very true. Just over a year ago, we embarked on this course as our contribution to the design space connecting creatives from all over the globe, interviewing, networking, sharing their insights and uniqueness. Every person we’ve featured is undoubtedly distinct in their own way! We’re so thankful for you! To everyone who has journeyed along with us by subscribing to CR8VSPOT, dropping by every once in a while to check out new editions…CR8VSPOT is an impactful vehicle because of you!
At the moment, we have a growing subscription and readership network from China, Dubai, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Republic of South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States!
It’s been an amazing journey! The adventure continues.
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On our CR8VSPOT premier, we featured the education technology juggernaut, Jourdan Kamal. Jourdan is Indonesian by birth but studied in Singapore. He is best known as the founder of MauBelajarApa.com, an Edutech platform in Indonesia that focuses on skills training and non-academic courses. Prior to founding MauBelajarApa.com, he graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing and had been active in the world of entrepreneurship and sales.
Jourdan was a Marketing Director at Propnex (a property agency in Singapore), where he was awarded top producer several times between 2012 to 2013. In 2013, He relocated to Indonesia for good with the intention of helping the people through education. In 2014, he founded MauBelajarApa.com which is one of the top 5 Edutech companies in Indonesia today. On August 19, 2020, Jourdan was featured on TEDx Talks.
“Keep learning, keep exploring, keep improving yourself. Try to be the master of your craft.”
— JOURDAN KAMAL
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From art directing the interiors of the biggest children’s hospital in Louisiana to create interactive walls, Award-winning Graphic Designer, Tim Samaha is all about design projects that require exploration, research, innovation, and constant progress. He spoke to us on visual think tanks and life in and after the pandemic.
“If it is, you forge ahead; if it isn’t, you change. That requires honesty and humility.”
— TIM SAMAHA
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An extraordinary mother of 3, stellar horse rider, and exceptional photographer...Rachel Gill! She hits it on all cylinders when it comes to capturing unforgettable memories. Read all about her story and the secret behind what makes this businesswoman and photographer stand out and excel even in the middle of a pandemic!
“Practice, practice, practice! Don’t put yourself in a box, try new things.”
— RACHEL GILL
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In December of 2020, we brought you, Florida-based crafts persona, and founder of Creative & Kind, Chantel Gonzalez. She talked about her passion, inspiration, and her heart for people!
“There is no end or limits or boundaries to what we get to do.”
— CHANTEL GONZALEZ
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Meet Serial Entrepreneur and success magnet, Evi Greene. From photography, food mastery, to fashion and beyond, Evi is the man with the Midas touch…seriously!
“Reward performance; pay your team competitively”
— EVI GREENE
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Spotlight on Painter, Preacher, and Pacesetter. From the pulpit and the marketplace, Kevin Loo is influencing generations, culture, and creativity…at lightning speed! Kevin Loo is also the Senior Pastor of Collective, in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“Whatever your mind can imagine, your hands can create!”
— KEVIN LOO
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An insanely creative family! They paint, write, sing, play musical instruments, build motorbikes, and they love hunting too! Don’t mess with these guys! Meet the Dicharry clan! Joel and Joye Dichary are passionate about getting clean water to people in the remote places of Kenya, East Africa.
“They have learned not to be afraid to be creative. It’s a process that they can enjoy, not a competition.”
— JOEL AND JOYE DICHARRY
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Knocking out projects from conceptualization to final delivery, specialty in short documentary pieces, mobile videos, and commercials: meet this full-fledged video creative from the deep south!
“Resilience is a powerful response that connects people through brilliant ways.”
— MATTHEW TATE COATES
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There’s more than meets the eye as we spotlight Louisiana’s own jeweler and founder of Jasper & Onyx, Katie Stepleton.
“I have been able to go on three medical mission trips and see needs around the world being met.”
— KATIE STEPLETON
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A captivating story and shift to the dream of doing what he loves most. In this candid interview, Mithun shares with us his journey and inspiration as a Filmmaker, Photographer, and storyteller.
“I am looking forward to capturing and telling stories that make a difference.”
— MITHUN ABRAHAM
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Trail-blazing Educator and Entrepreneur, breaking codes and giving back in every way she can. This is Jay Brown!
“A big component of supporting students is self-efficacy, so my resources aim to support students through building self-efficacy.”
— JAY BROWN
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Journalist-turned author, Tina DeSalvo, is a cancer survivor and the other Wonder Woman you’re yet to meet. She’s reported for national broadcasts; CNN, NBC, CBS, and wire services during hurricanes in coastal Louisiana. Tina often identifies local cancer organizations in the cities she travels to and donates a portion of book sales to the unmet needs of the people in the fight for their lives and their families.
“Surround yourself with people who have done what you want to do.”
— TINA DESALVO
