"Collective Connection", hosted by Corentin Christian, multi-artivist, founder and creative director of eponimous brand Corentin Christian, is a podcast that inspires listeners to find strength, creativity, and purpose through the challenges they face. Collective Connection is a Meeting of Minds, where Fashion meets Art and multi-disciplinary artists and entrepreneurs connect to create.
By sharing heartfelt conversations with artists, designers, and visionaries from around the world, the show reveals how resilience and collaboration can lead to transformative growth and innovation. Rooted in the belief that “alone we go faster, but together we go further,” Collective Connection explores personal stories of overcoming hardship, the power of collective creativity, and the lessons that shape a more connected and inspired world. It’s a space where art, fashion, and humanity intersect to uplift and redefine what it means to create with love and purpose.
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"Collective Connection", hosted by Corentin Christian, multi-artivist, founder and creative director of eponimous brand Corentin Christian, is a podcast that inspires listeners to find strength, creativity, and purpose through the challenges they face. Collective Connection is a Meeting of Minds, where Fashion meets Art and multi-disciplinary artists and entrepreneurs connect to create.
By sharing heartfelt conversations with artists, designers, and visionaries from around the world, the show reveals how resilience and collaboration can lead to transformative growth and innovation. Rooted in the belief that “alone we go faster, but together we go further,” Collective Connection explores personal stories of overcoming hardship, the power of collective creativity, and the lessons that shape a more connected and inspired world. It’s a space where art, fashion, and humanity intersect to uplift and redefine what it means to create with love and purpose.
In this episode of Collective Connection, actor, activist, and storyteller Griffin Matthews [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iZnRB3xKHWnMkUeEAM8xu?si=POZfXI5yRVuy8ygxQoBDEg] dives deep into the power of self-discovery, authenticity, and inner work as tools to transform the collective. From his life-changing move to Madrid to his reflections on art, activism, and parenting, Griffin shares how embracing individuality fuels meaningful connections. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about why we should be celebrating others' wins (with the likes of his friend Cynthia Erivo [https://open.spotify.com/artist/46UMQ0cW8ToR8egkBRwAxZ?si=FnFb1IIqTnCf45OKRYVf0g]) redefining success, and creating a life that aligns with your true self.
Griffin's BIO:
Griffin Matthews is an American actor, writer, singer and director best known for his roles in television and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his recurring roles in TV shows like "Dear White People" [https://www.netflix.com/title/80095698] and "The Flight Attendant" [https://www.primevideo.com/-/es/detail/The-Flight-Attendant/0IPU7OD6TKATMAZ9LIE9ZEFPRD], where he played Shane Evans, Emmy-award winning anthology series "Genius" [https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/genius-mlk-x]where he plays Bayard Rustin, designer Luke Jacobson in "She-Hulk" Marvel [https://www.disneyplus.com/series/she-hulk-attorney-at-law/gPwaYusKqRQh]and soon to be released series Youth season 5 as Teddy on netflix [https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/you-season-5-renewal-final-season]. In addition to acting, Matthews is also an accomplished playwright and activist.He co-created the semi-autobiographical musical "Witness Uganda" [https://open.spotify.com/album/7rWdiSjY8poMBaJHXkLXil?si=xBABakeoQ_iCbSERJKsyhg] (later retitled "Invisible Thread" [https://open.spotify.com/album/7rWdiSjY8poMBaJHXkLXil?si=OVJZDOHgQtmETe5IjzA7_g]). Beyond his creative work, Matthews is a dad to two beautiful souls, openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, often using his platform to speak about inclusion and representation in the entertainment industry.
Chapters:
* A Thanksgiving Abroad: Embracing Change and New Cultures
* Art Meets Activism: Navigating Responsibility Over Pressure
* The Power of Inner Work in Building a Stronger Collective
* Fashioning Freedom: Clothes That Speak Your Soul
* Journaling, Spirituality, and the Search for Miracles
* Why We Should Celebrate Each Other's Wins
* The Women Who Taught Me to Love More
* Raising Adventurers: Parenting with Authenticity and Freedom
* Living Authentically: How Letting Go of Control Creates Space for Miracles
* We Are All the Same: A Call for Compassion and Unity
Links & Resources:
* Griffin on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/griffinsthread/?hl=es]
* The Artist's way by Julia Cameron [https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252]
* Corentin Christian on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/corentinchristian/?hl=es]
* Corentin Christian's website [https://corentinchristian.com/]
* Wicked, The Movie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c]
* Wicked Soundtrack [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eLZo1bSslvsu0zNhtmMM4?si=E3IbW_2GT0e2rzD7NA8Cag]
* Griffin's IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2125078/]
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Collective Connection
"Collective Connection", hosted by Corentin Christian, multi-artivist, founder and creative director of eponimous brand Corentin Christian, is a podcast that inspires listeners to find strength, creativity, and purpose through the challenges they face. Collective Connection is a Meeting of Minds, where Fashion meets Art and multi-disciplinary artists and entrepreneurs connect to create.
By sharing heartfelt conversations with artists, designers, and visionaries from around the world, the show reveals how resilience and collaboration can lead to transformative growth and innovation. Rooted in the belief that “alone we go faster, but together we go further,” Collective Connection explores personal stories of overcoming hardship, the power of collective creativity, and the lessons that shape a more connected and inspired world. It’s a space where art, fashion, and humanity intersect to uplift and redefine what it means to create with love and purpose.
