In this episode of Behind the Creative, Dr. Kristelle Beecher sit down with Khadija Speer: international actress, creative director, and collaborator of Donald Glover — to unpack what it truly takes to scaffold your own path in an industry that often asks you to wait for permission. With her signature clarity and soul, Khadija shares how her global experiences, commitment to personal evolution, and unwavering creative vision have shaped a career that defies traditional lanes.

We talk about what it means to live between worlds, the tension between visibility and authenticity, and why resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a spiritual practice. Khadija also reflects on the internal architecture required to not just make it, but to build something that reflects who you really are.

This is a conversation for the creatives who are tired of waiting for a seat at the table, and ready to build their own.

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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

What if your greatest creative block is actually your mindset?

In this 2-minute teaser, host Dr. Kristelle Beecher introduces Behind the Creative — a bold and intimate podcast exploring the intersection of mental health, mindset, and creative careers.

This isn’t your average podcast. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the emotional resilience, identity shifts, and psychological framing that empower creatives to build aligned, purpose-driven careers. You’ll hear from multi-hyphenate professionals across entertainment, sports, entrepreneurship, and media who’ve navigated chaos, burnout, self-doubt, and reinvention — and came out on the other side with clarity and impact.

This is where your hustle meets your healing. Because creativity isn’t just what we do, it’s how we think.

Hosted by Dr. Kristelle Beecher, an industrial-organizational psychologist, culture innovator, and Forbes HR Council Member. As a first-generation American and founder of The Creative Corporate, 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

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Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

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

Artist: Devin O’Bannon

Audio Engineer: Kennis Clark