Hey y'all!

I'm so pleased to introduce you to Jermaine Dante' Burse today. He is an author and critically acclaimed visual fine artist whose life embodies radical transformation. Once consumed by addiction, Jermaine rebuilt himself through discipline, honesty, and an unwavering devotion to creative expression.

His fine art, known for its emotional depth and bold storytelling, has been commissioned by major recognizable brands and collected by professional athletes, entertainers, and celebrities around the world.

His debut book, Autopsy of My Former Self, captures the profound inner excavation that led to his personal rebirth, offering a powerful reflection on recover, identity, and the courage required to evolve. Beyond the canvas and page, Jermaine channels his creativity into meaningful ventures and experiences that inspire others to confront their truth and rise. His story is not just about overcoming--it's about becoming.

Follow Jermaine Dante' on IG @jermainedante_art

Purchase his book, Autopsy of My Former Self

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Hey y'all!

I'm back with another solo episode, a follow up to my most recent Substack piece about a potential wine bailout in the US that reflects how the EU is approaching their struggling wine industry.

In this episode I go through some key points of the EU's agreement including incentives for no and low alcohol production.

I also take a fun little detour through some of the wine industry's more notable scandals in recent history including Austria's antifreeze moment in 1985, a Napa CEO's midnight heist, and a "Catch Me If You Can" con-man that swindled rich wine snobs out of over $35 million dollars before he was caught. It's a fun one.

My opinion is that the wine industry needs more than cashflow, they need an attitude adjustment. We have reached sink or swim season for wine--swim towards innovation or sink with tradition. Grab your popcorn!

Here's an article about the EU bailout

A fun read in Los Angeles Magazine about Rudy Kurniawan

Be sure to catch up on my Substack posts on all of this!

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Hey y'all!

So excited to introduce you to Inga Headland Seppala today! Besides being an all-around cool sober chick, Inga is a creative director, writer, and the creator of Landline, a lo-fi call-in show about connection and second chances.

After more than a decade designing pitch decks for studios like Netflix, HBO, and Apple, she now helps writers clarify their stories through her app, The Perfect Pitch Deck.

Inga got sober in her 40's and draws on recovery, humor, and faith in all of her creative projects.

I think all creative artists would benefit from Inga's app, The Perfect Pitch Deck, regardless of medium. Check it out!

Tune into The Landline Show on YouTube and follow along on IG @thelandlineshow

Want to be a caller on Landline?? Call The Landline Show 615-212-5437

Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series!

Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co