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Behind the Creative

Behind the Creative

Written by: Dr. Kristelle Beecher PhD MBA
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Behind the Creative is an intimate podcast series exploring the intersection of mental health, emotional framing, and creative work. Hosted by Dr. Kristelle Beecher, founder of The Creative Corporate, the show engages artists, musicians, designers, and creatives in deep discussions about how mindset, resilience, and authenticity shape their work.

Hosted by Dr. Kristelle Beecher, an industrial-organizational psychologist, culture innovator, and Forbes HR Council Member. As a first-generation American, Kristelle brings a bold lens to the conversation, blending science, storytelling, and soul. With a PhD in I/O Psychology, an MBA in HR, and a BA in Journalism, her mission is to help creatives design their careers and brand their brilliance to build lives that align with who they really are.

🎧 Catch the first season, launching Summer 2025 on YouTube and all major streaming platforms!

This podcast is brought to you by The Creative Corporate: www.thecreativecorporate.com

Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

Music Produced by: Devin O’Bannon/Black Irish Entertainment

Artist: Devin O’Bannon

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Episodes
  • Use These Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health as a Creative with Jai Huntley
    Jan 5 2026

    In this episode of Behind the Creative, Dr. Kristelle (https://www.instagram.com/drkristelle) sits down with Jai Huntley (https://www.instagram.com/jai.huntley), founder of Protect Your Mental (https://www.instagram.com/protectyourmental_), clinical mental health counselor, therapist, and faith-led creative entrepreneur, for a grounded conversation on mental health, calling, and sustainability in creative work.

    Jai shares the personal story that led her into therapy and how Protect Your Mental grew from an idea into a mission rooted in storytelling, ministry, and community. Together, they explore how misalignment with one’s true calling often shows up as burnout and emotional exhaustion, especially for creatives navigating multiple identities.

    Drawing from both clinical insight and lived experience, Jai offers healthier, more sustainable coping strategies, discusses how faith and creativity intersect in her work, and shares how she protects her own mental health while being a source of guidance for others.

    This episode is a reminder that rest and recovery are essential, not optional, for creatives building meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

    In this episode of Behind the Creative, Dr. Kristelle (https://www.instagram.com/drkristelle) sits down with Jai Huntley (https://www.instagram.com/jai.huntley), founder of Protect Your Mental (https://www.instagram.com/protectyourmental_), clinical mental health counselor, therapist, and faith-led creative entrepreneur, for a grounded conversation on mental health, calling, and sustainability in creative work.

    Jai shares the personal story that led her into therapy and how Protect Your Mental grew from an idea into a mission rooted in storytelling, ministry, and community. Together, they explore how misalignment with one’s true calling often shows up as burnout and emotional exhaustion, especially for creatives navigating multiple identities.

    Drawing from both clinical insight and lived experience, Jai offers healthier, more sustainable coping strategies, discusses how faith and creativity intersect in her work, and shares how she protects her own mental health while being a source of guidance for others.

    This episode is a reminder that rest and recovery are essential, not optional, for creatives building meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

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    Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

    Music Produced by: Devin O’Bannon / Black Irish Entertainment

    Artist: Devin O’Bannon

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    40 mins
  • How to Navigate Being a First as a Creative with Chris Peay
    Dec 15 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Creative, Kristelle (https://www.instagram.com/drkristelle) sits down with Chris Peay (https://www.instagram.com/chris.peay), co-founder of Cxmmunity Media, the Black-owned media agency reshaping gaming, entertainment, and culture, for a conversation you haven’t heard before.

    Chris opens up about his journey from collegiate athletics to sports marketing, music entrepreneurship, and ultimately building a creative company at the intersection of culture and community. As the first in his family to graduate college, he reflects on the invisible pressure of being “the first,” the responsibility that comes with it, and how those expectations can quietly shape our personal and professional decisions.

    Together, Kristelle and Chris unpack what it really means to create boundaries as a first-generation leader, how to balance family responsibility with creative ambition, and how to unlearn guilt and shame while honoring your creative calling. They also explore how Chris has redefined success over time and how his lived experiences have become a core part of branding his brilliance.

    This episode is a powerful reflection for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, creative careers, or the weight of expectation while carving a path no one else around them has walked before.

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    Learn more about The Creative Corporate: www.thecreativecorporate.com

    Buy Coop Sleep Goods – because better sleep starts here.

    Get 20% off your first purchase or 10% off repeat purchases: http://coopsleepgoods.com/drkristelle

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    Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

    Music Produced by: Devin O’Bannon / Black Irish Entertainment

    Artist: Devin O’Bannon

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    34 mins
  • How to Stop People Pleasing with Music Artist BaeGii
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Creative, Dr. Kristelle (https://www.instagram.com/drkristelle) sits down with music artist and vibrant creative voice Gianni “BaeGii” Chatman (https://www.instagram.com/baegii/) to explore what really happens when you stop people pleasing and start believing in your own voice.

    From turning heartbreaks into lyrics to injecting personality and vibrant storytelling into her music, BaeGii’s journey has the courage to stand out even when blending in feels easier. Learn the key to unlocking how she navigates an industry where individuality can feel both like a superpower and a risk.

    This conversation is a key reminder that your brilliance is your advantage, that personality is part of your power, and that staying true to yourself is the real win, even when the world tries to tell you who you should be.

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    Learn more about The Creative Corporate: www.thecreativecorporate.com

    Buy Coop Sleep Goods – because better sleep starts here.

    Get 20% off your first purchase or 10% off repeat purchases: http://coopsleepgoods.com/drkristelle

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    Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

    Music Produced by: Devin O’Bannon / Black Irish Entertainment

    Artist: Devin O’Bannon

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    31 mins
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