Launching The Create-it Studio Podcast with Kevi Morse

“Just Show Up”: Launching The Create-it Studios Podcast with Kevi Morse

The mall-style doors of Walmart Franklin were sliding shut when it happened. A chance hello. A quick “you want to see something cool?” from our colleague Frank. Ten minutes later, a touring artist with a mission stepped into our main lobby at Create-it Studios and the very first podcast found its opening line.

Key Moments

• The spark: A late-night walk-through became a booked conversation because presence met opportunity.
• Mission in motion: School assemblies, gym floors, and free community concerts, Kevi’s stage is wherever people gather.
• Craft without borders: A hip-hop artist who ghostwrites pop and country, he treats genre as a language of service.
• Family as compass: Touring taught him to schedule “week on / week off” blocks to protect what matters.
• Build community, then release: From voice-memo ideas to direct-to-fan drops, he favors connection over perfection.

Inside the Conversation

We recorded in the lobby, open, bright, and right where curiosity lives. Our mobile podcast rig kept it simple and clean: broadcast-style dynamic microphones into a Focusrite Scarlett interface, captured in Logic Pro with light compression and subtle EQ. In a space designed for walk-up creative energy, the minimal chain let the conversation breathe while the lobby buzzed around us.

Kevi’s story starts at the lunch table, pens clacking, knuckles tapping, a first performance dared into existence. It stretches through college hoops, open mics, and church stages to mentorships that changed his trajectory. He learned to be a role player when needed, a front-man when called, and a steady hand behind the scenes. The thread through it all: show up early, serve the room, and put people first.

That ethic carries into his brand work. “People wear what they believe,” he said, lifting a hat from his Cultivate Culture line. The hoodie that reads PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL began as a pandemic reflection and turned into a conversation starter. Like his shows, it’s low-friction, high-signal: start where people are; invite them somewhere hopeful.

What the Craft Reveals

There’s a production lesson tucked inside Kevi’s approach. He treats constraints like cues, school gyms instead of stages, two-person crews instead of trucks, voice memos instead of top-line rooms. The result is a workflow that privileges impact over polish without sacrificing intention. He sets short deadlines, resists endless revisions, and releases work while the emotion is still warm. In studio terms: commit to a take, print the vibe, and move the story forward.

Creative Takeaway

Presence is a production tool. When you show up, with your prep done, your ears open, and your timeline ready, you reduce friction for everyone else. In creative environments, the person who removes uncertainty often becomes the person who leads. Kevi’s version is practical: arrive ten minutes early, help where you can, and make it easy for others to do their best work. The mix gets cleaner when the room gets kinder.

Pro tip: Dynamic mics shine in open environments. Get the mic close, angle slightly off-axis to tame plosives, and ride input gain so the compressor isn’t doing all the housekeeping.

Watch the Full Episode

YouTube: The Create-it Studios Podcast – Episode 1 with Kevi Morse

Musical artist, DJ, and motivational speaker Kevi Morse steps into the Create-it Studios spotlight for our launch episode. Averaging over 50 shows a year, Kevi brings his mission to “cvltivate the cvlture” while blending purpose, performance, and real impact. He shares stories from the stage, classroom, and studio—offering raw insight into his creative process, family values, and what keeps him driven.

Connect with Kevi Morse

Website: www.kevimorse.com
Instagram: @iamkevimorse

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About Create-it Studios

Create-it Studios is a hands-on creative space where anyone can make music, film videos, record podcasts, or join live events, all powered by professional gear and open to all skill levels. Conveniently located inside Walmart (Franklin, TN), it’s the ultimate creative hub for content creators to produce, connect, and grow. With live audience recordings and streamed sessions, we bring the behind-the-scenes process to life.

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