When Superman premiered in theaters this summer, it shifted the entire timeline in the best possible way. Okay, maybe not, but what if. . . ?In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie explores themes of hope, self belief, and optimism in 2025 pop media and culture. Key insights:<ul><li>Hope is punk.</li><li>Kindness is rebellion.</li><li>Self belief is your superpower.</li><li>The internet belongs to humans, not tech companies.</li></ul>Reflect on some of the most uplifting moments in movies, tv and music from this year and get inspired! Insta: @anniezomaya links:<a href='https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/superhero-movies-optimism-2025-superman-fantastic-four'>The Year Superhero Movies Turned to Hope</a><a href='https://youtu.be/bIBUGQ0aYnc?si=q0f3LGJsFOcJvcuy'>Alive Internet Theory - Struthless</a><a href='https://youtu.be/22GN93fOd4s?si=LXMUno6Myj4z8Z1a'>Alive Internet Theory - Ali Gallop</a>Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;When &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Superman&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; premiered in theaters this summer, it shifted the entire timeline in the best possible way. &lt;/b&gt;Okay, maybe not, but what if. . . ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie explores themes of hope, self belief, and optimism in 2025 pop media and culture. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key insights:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hope is punk.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kindness is rebellion.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self belief is your superpower.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The internet belongs to humans, not tech companies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reflect on some of the most uplifting moments in movies, tv and music from this year and get inspired!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insta: @anniezomaya&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/superhero-movies-optimism-2025-superman-fantastic-four'&gt;The Year Superhero Movies Turned to Hope&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/bIBUGQ0aYnc?si=q0f3LGJsFOcJvcuy'&gt;Alive Internet Theory - Struthless&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/22GN93fOd4s?si=LXMUno6Myj4z8Z1a'&gt;Alive Internet Theory - Ali Gallop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&amp;apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

When Superman premiered in theaters this summer, it shifted the entire timeline in the best possible way. Okay, maybe not, but what if. . . ? In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie explores themes of hope, self belief, and optimism in 2025 pop media and culture.  Key insights: Hope is punk.Kindness is rebellion.Self belief is your superpower.The internet belongs to humans, not tech companies.Reflect on some of the most uplifting moments in movies, tv and music from this year a...

Superman, hopecore, and the Alive Internet Theory 

This week, Annie shares her thoughts on the premier of Stranger Things 5 and reflecting on the hit Netflix series as a cultural phenomenon. Instagram: @anniezomayaCreative Mode is an independent production. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Annie shares her thoughts on the premier of Stranger Things 5 and reflecting on the hit Netflix series as a cultural phenomenon. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @anniezomaya&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&amp;apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week, Annie shares her thoughts on the premier of Stranger Things 5 and reflecting on the hit Netflix series as a cultural phenomenon.  Instagram: @anniezomaya Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️ 

STRANGER THINGS: Thoughts on a Pop Culture Phenomenon

Bad is the new good. At least when it comes to creativity. In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie shares three ways to move past artist&apos;s block and put pen to paper (or whatever your medium may be). 💡 Key insights:<ul><li>Perfectionism is an excuse (!!!)</li><li>Why you should embrace the drafting process</li><li>Failure is a skill and bad art is still good art</li></ul>Later, Annie shares news about the return of Vine and the upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.  🔗 Links:<a href='https://youtu.be/DEPImRLIzwo?si=LJgREtF5M8KUKtY-'>Pearlieee - all you need is audacity...</a><a href='https://youtu.be/8qd32ZuzkPU?si=u08UTQN5u9TyqQE1'>A Writing Practice to Help You Meet Yourself</a><a href='https://divine.video/'>Vine</a><a href='https://time.com/7331887/jon-m-chu-wicked-for-good-interview/'>Jon M. Chu for TIME</a> Thoughts? Find @anniezomaya on Instagram 💖Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bad is the new good.&lt;/b&gt; At least when it comes to creativity. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie shares three ways to move past artist&amp;apos;s block and put pen to paper (or whatever your medium may be). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 Key insights:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perfectionism is an excuse (!!!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you should embrace the drafting process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Failure is a skill and bad art is still good art&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Annie shares news about the return of Vine and the upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/DEPImRLIzwo?si=LJgREtF5M8KUKtY-'&gt;Pearlieee - all you need is audacity...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/8qd32ZuzkPU?si=u08UTQN5u9TyqQE1'&gt;A Writing Practice to Help You Meet Yourself&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://divine.video/'&gt;Vine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://time.com/7331887/jon-m-chu-wicked-for-good-interview/'&gt;Jon M. Chu for TIME&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thoughts? Find @anniezomaya on Instagram 💖&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&amp;apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bad is the new good. At least when it comes to creativity.  In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie shares three ways to move past artist's block and put pen to paper (or whatever your medium may be).  💡 Key insights: Perfectionism is an excuse (!!!)Why you should embrace the drafting processFailure is a skill and bad art is still good artLater, Annie shares news about the return of Vine and the upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.    🔗 Links: Pearlieee - all y...

If It's Bad, It's Good! Three Ways to Get Started On Your Creative Project

How is an album release like having a baby? I&apos;ve done neither, but apparently they have more in common than I thought.This week on Creative Mode:<ul><li>Annie does a deep dive on the latest release from Florence + The Machine, including the real-life events that inspired the album</li><li>Charli xcx is (creatively) pregnant!</li><li>&quot;Is AI an instrument?&quot; - The rise of AI singers and music with no soul</li></ul>Links: <a href='https://itscharlibb.substack.com/p/running-on-the-spot-in-a-dream'>Charli xcx on Substack</a>Have thoughts? Find me on Instagram @anniezomaya. Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;How is an album release like having a baby? &lt;/b&gt;I&amp;apos;ve done neither, but apparently they have more in common than I thought.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on Creative Mode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Annie does a deep dive on the latest release from Florence + The Machine, including the real-life events that inspired the album&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Charli xcx is (creatively) pregnant!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Is AI an instrument?&amp;quot; - The rise of AI singers and music with no soul&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Links: &lt;a href='https://itscharlibb.substack.com/p/running-on-the-spot-in-a-dream'&gt;Charli xcx on Substack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have thoughts? Find me on Instagram @anniezomaya. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&amp;apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How is an album release like having a baby? I've done neither, but apparently they have more in common than I thought. This week on Creative Mode: Annie does a deep dive on the latest release from Florence + The Machine, including the real-life events that inspired the albumCharli xcx is (creatively) pregnant!"Is AI an instrument?" - The rise of AI singers and music with no soulLinks: Charli xcx on Substack Have thoughts? Find me on Instagram @anniezomaya.  Creative Mode is an independen...

Everybody Scream: Blood, Poetry and AI in music

Creativity is an act of resistance. In a world where generative AI blurs the lines between art and output, how can we preserve our human creativity? Each week, I&apos;ll share trending topics in entertainment, from pop culture to the indie web, and discuss the creative inspiration behind them. This is a celebration of 100% imagination-generated content. This is Creative Mode. Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Creativity is an act of resistance.&lt;/b&gt; In a world where generative AI blurs the lines between art and output, how can we preserve our human creativity? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each week, I&amp;apos;ll share trending topics in entertainment, from pop culture to the indie web, and discuss the creative inspiration behind them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This is a celebration of 100% imagination-generated content.&lt;/b&gt; This is Creative Mode. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Mode is an independent production. If you&amp;apos;d like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Creativity is an act of resistance. In a world where generative AI blurs the lines between art and output, how can we preserve our human creativity?  Each week, I'll share trending topics in entertainment, from pop culture to the indie web, and discuss the creative inspiration behind them.  This is a celebration of 100% imagination-generated content. This is Creative Mode.  Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buyme...

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