We had the good fortune of connecting with Elisha J. Mitchell and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Elisha J., why did you pursue a creative career?
Would it be cliche to say my creative passion pursued me? Well, so be it.
I enjoy well-crafted words that are written or spoken and music that beckons our inner royalty. However, I didn’t always get the early affirmations I needed and wanted that would nurture my gifts. My voice was relentlessly silenced.
This sanctioning was not enough to kill my desire for self-expression, as it turns out. I couldn’t escape the ‘middle of the night’ promptings to write. Steps in conveying these words, however, required much inner healing. I’m so glad I did the work.
Relaying the insights I’ve gained during these hard-won lessons cause me to become fully alive. I feel energized and purpose-filled, and I want others to experience the same.
Can any of us escape being artistic/creative? I don’t think so.
We all have a knack for bringing order or form to something. Whether it’s making sense of a list of numbers, clearing land to build a house, or successfully corralling a bunch of teens for a community project, we are all creatives. We simply may not have considered that the positive activities we enjoy are signs that we’re meant to explore them further. I hope to help many more realize that acting on those inner nudges can benefit us and those we serve.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Words are my thing. I write songs, and I sing them. I’m writing a book and releasing it this year. But one thing was missing – my speaking voice.
In my early years, those who were expected to protect and encourage me were abusive instead. As a result, I underwent what I’ll call ‘artistic recovery.’ It’s where I found my speaking voice and my sense of true north again. Through what means, you may ask? Words expressed in music, in books, and by speakers!
Now I’m delighted to be able to offer all three of these expressions so others can hear fitting words that help them rediscover their original design and purpose.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Let’s take a drive or, better, ride the Cog Railway up to the summit of Pikes Peak, look over the breathtaking horizon, and be inspired to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’ I’ll bring the words and start the song!
Walk through Garden of the Gods, complete with food and other activities at the trading post after.
“Train” at Olympic and Paralympic museum and grab a bite at Flame Cafe’ with a view of Pikes Peak and the Front Range
We’ll take in a world-class production at Charis Bible College, stopping by Woodland Park (City above the Clouds) for a bite at Swiss Chalet beforehand.
A concert at the 8000-seat Broadmoor Arena will follow a delicious meal at the Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
A humongous shoutout to Pedro and Suzette Adao and the global community of on-fire kingdom entrepreneurs called the 100x Movement. You took me in so I would no longer feel orphaned. You chiseled away at the sense of worthlessness I was conditioned to believe. You excavated my best qualities. You encouraged me to lift my gaze from my circumstances to the very real possibility that I’m designed to make massive, positive impact. For your ongoing contribution to my life, I’m truly grateful.
Website: https://gospelvocalist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GospelVocalist
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCETCXLhXCIUeTFE1uX94nsQ
Other: https://ffm.to/thatname dontdisappointdaddy.com
Image Credits
Feature image – Courtesy of Cinedirektor Films. Used by permission.