The GOATs Podcast

Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives.

Contributors

Co-host

Alfield Reeves - @alfieldreeves

Writer/Poet
Entrepreneur
Photographer

Originally from Liberia, West Africa, Alfield Reeves is a self-taught award-winning freelance editorial and portrait photographer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in creating work that encourages self-reflection and expression, promotes equitable action and showcases the identity and culture of black & brown people. His images are warm, quiet and bold. They bridge traditional divides between photojournalism, portraiture and fashion.

http://www.alfieldreeves.com/

Co-host

George Ward - @the_artlyfe_project

Visionary
Writer
Director
Actor
Photographer

Co-host

Sophie Rodriguez - @somdbho

Painter
Model
Photographer
Graphic Designer

Producer

Dave Benoit - @slicklgp

Dave Benoit The CEO of MadEthnic & The Creative Director of Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator is a Haitian American Digital artist, Filmmaker, and breakdancer whose passion for creative freedom and community is a unwavering compass for his work.

https://www.instagram.com/slicklgp/

Producer

Mary Partee - @myrrhcreativity

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mary Partee is a creative individual with a wide range of interests. She is a ministry leader for youth and a self-taught photographer. Mary is passionate about apologetics and expresses a lot of her creativity through dance. In addition to her diverse pursuits, she finds joy in soccer, travel, and spending time with friends.

https://www.instagram.com/myrrhcreativity?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D

Guests

Guest

Terrell 'SCOOB' Foy

Scoob the artist, whose real name is Terrell Foy, is a multidisciplinary artist and creative visionary based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is best known for leading “The Trauma Project,” a powerful artistic endeavor that addresses themes of trauma and healing through a combination of visual art and music. His project, which won the Grand Prize at ArtPrize, features collaborations with over 20 local artists. Aside from that he lives a double artist life as The artist behind Custom Steppers. a prominent custom shoe designer known for his innovative and artistic approach to footwear. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he has gained international recognition for creating one-of-a-kind, hand-painted sneakers that blend street style with artistic expression.

https://www.instagram.com/custom.steppers?igsh=MTVhbnpnZTl1cWoycA==

Guest appearance on:

S3:E6 | Family & Art, Stepping Away & Back to Art, Custom Steppers, Our Moods Effect on Art Creation & The Trauma Project Ft. Terrell ‘SCOOB’ Foy