The Secret to Creating Art That’s Authentically YOU with IN-Q
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Chase Jarvis
4.8 • 641 Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2024
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, IN-Q shares insights about his latest work, "The Never Ending Now" and the power of vulnerability in creativity. IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker, and best-selling author. He's known for weaving profound and provocative thought into captivating narratives, and his latest venture is no exception.
During our conversation, IN-Q explores the process behind his new album, the impact of his work on his mental health, and the importance of having courage in expressing one's vulnerabilities. He discusses the transformative process of creating "The Never Ending Now" and how it inadvertently became a tool for exploring his mental and emotional health.
Some highlights we explore:
- The creation process of IN-Q's new album, and how it morphed into a tool for mental health exploration.
- The significance of using poetry as a medium for personal expression and healing.
- IN-Q's journey in dealing with his past traumas, and how it has shaped his present life and art.
- The power of vulnerability and how it plays a part in IN-Q's creative process.
- The importance of having a safe space for conversations around mental health.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I have not mastered the art of letting go, but I am practicing it. |
| 0:04.8 | When I create, I don't have that issue because I've trained myself to be the first person in my audience. |
| 0:11.8 | I don't think what does someone else want to hear. |
| 0:14.7 | I think, what do I want to explore? |
| 0:17.8 | When I release it, part of releasing something and marketing it and branding it is thinking, |
| 0:25.6 | how can I get this to the most people so it can have the biggest impact? |
| 0:32.2 | And honestly, also hopefully allow me to continue to live a life of freedom and abundance. |
| 0:39.1 | So it's almost like you have to wear two hats after you've completed something. |
| 0:45.1 | But when I'm creating something, I try not to think about anybody else because I trust that |
| 0:49.6 | like if I explore that thing that sparks me, I will wind up in a place that will resonate with others. |
| 1:00.6 | Hey, everybody, what's up? It's Chase. That little nugget of wisdom was from my dear friend Adam. |
| 1:06.3 | He goes by the name InQ. That is his, I guess, artist's name, I.N. Dash Q. |
| 1:12.2 | And he's an award-winning artist in many respects. |
| 1:15.9 | He's an Emmy-nominated poet. |
| 1:17.4 | He's a multi-platinum songwriter, an amazing and real renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author of a book called Inquire Within, which is part of his artist's namesake. |
| 1:29.9 | He's been a guest on the show before, debuting that book. |
| 1:33.7 | And it was during the pandemic when he performed some amazing spoken word poetry live in front of thousands of people on the show. |
| 1:41.8 | Other achievements include being named to Oprah's Super Soul 100 list of the world's |
| 1:46.2 | most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Sertzolet. |
| 1:51.5 | Been featured on all sorts of television, HBO's Def Jam Poetry. He has an amazing stand-up |
| 2:00.5 | poetry special that streams on Amazon Prime called InQ Live at |
| 2:05.3 | the Ace Theater in Los Angeles. And one of my favorite things about Adam is he's my friend. |
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