Understanding without Judgement, Inspiration without Limits.

Welcome to the Exclusive Home for Professional Modern Musing & Muse Mentoring.

WHAT IS A MODERN MUSE?

Since the dawn of invention humans across the world have sought inspiration & understanding from every possible source. That desire is not exclusive to artists and creators. Engineers, artisans, mathematicians, teachers, trade workers and scientists have all benefited from sparks of creativity. And yet, with a world so full of innovation, even the most imaginative among us can find themselves inspirationally blocked or creatively lost. We at S. Stephon Brown Amusements offer a solution inspired by ancient history, Employ the use of a Professional Muse.

Muses Through History

The original Muses of Greek antiquity were goddesses of art, literature and science, that gifted inspiration to mortals they found to be worthy. Throughout the ensuing creative periods of humanity, the muse took on a more practical and earth-based role. No longer were they ethereal entities to be simply dreamt of, but insightful individuals with the goals of helping other creatives. The Renaissance, the Age of Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution and even the .COM boom all utilized unique outside viewpoints to generate ideas and concepts never seen before to shape our collective pasts. We have simply updated and formalized the process.

The Modern Muse... Today

Modern Musing is a performance & observation based medium that utilizes a very special set of skills to create a safe space where inspiration & creativity can take hold. Muses are experts in interpersonal communication & interaction, both verbal and physical. They use understanding of themselves and their surroundings, to pass understanding on to their clients. Muses are meant to bring new perspectives, attitudes and approaches into the path of their clients.

Mental Cartography & Performative Communication: Our Unique Techniques

S. Stephon Brown Amusements believes that real inspiration can only be achieved through truth, authenticity & understanding in safe spaces for growth. This is reflected in our "Truths Based" approach to musing by employing Mental Cartography, a feels & obsessions based thought-craft developed by our founder, and Performative Communication, an improvised interactive persona approach. Using these techniques, our muses not only work to inspire new perceptions, but to also uncover the root causes of any blocks involved. Intuition, empathy, discretion and hyper-awareness are just a few of the attributes our muses tap into to hold space for creativity, imagination, and flow.

PROFESSIONAL MUSING SERVICES

Ongoing Personal Musing

a Personalized Journey of Entertaining & Creative Self-Discovery

Our approach to Modern Musing focuses on growth, understanding, & authenticity through honest conversations, interesting encounters, & shared activities that are meant to be based in fun. Unlike other coaches, Muses don't work in sterile office spaces. We put "boots-on-the-ground" and gently enter our clients worlds to seek real answers and hidden happines.

Ongoing Interactions can range from online chats and home visits, to shared vacations, with museums, concerts, or craft shows along the way. Each ongoing Musing begins with a FREE Consultation to discuss your needs and check our compatibility as a musing team.

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Musing Special Events

Add a Muse to any Occasion!

Whether you hire a Muse or Jester to mingle with guests at a party, MC an elaborate awards show, or deal cards at your private poker game, you will be adding a playful, energetic, and interesting character to the story of that evening for all the attendants. Each of our entertainment offerings are adjustable to suit your needs, including:

Hosting/MC Duties
Competition Judging
Panel Moderation/Audience Interaction
Mental Cartography Live! (A.K.A The Rumble Pit)

Our Signature Singular Question Events!

In a service unique to us, we attempt to provide answers to a single agreed upon question over the course of one evening. These questions can be open observations or specific to an area of need. Here are some examples of different types of questions:

What is keeping me from my happiness/success/joy?
How can I create an original gift/experience for my spouse?
Do I have hidden skills for the hobby I've wanted to try?
How can I make peace with my past?
What excites me about my next chapter of life?

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Muse Mentorship

Learn to Turn Your Uniqueness into Other's Strengths!

The Universe of Modern Musing is ever expanding and we believe there are Many More Muses Among Us that have yet to discover themselves. Also, there are teachers, instructors, coaches, and commanders who want to take their offerings to the next level. Anyone who's calling is helping others can be helped by having a Muse Mentor.

Whether it's ongoing practical study, project based development, or refining a Specific Musing abilities, we provide every opportunity possible to help others develop their own Musing & Mental Cartography Skills. Such as...

Hyper-awareness & "Room Reading"
Growing & Shrinking Truths
The Muses Home Companion
Rating System Cheat Codes
The Personality Test, Test

*Note: Descriptions and details of all terms listed are available for FREE in the Doc Brown Classic Muse Basic Training Videos below.*

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WHY CHOOSE A MUSE?

What 3 things set us apart from other coaches, trainers, & creative consultants?

1. ADAPTABILITY: Many other trainers, speakers, or personal growth professionals will present their stock "cookie-cutter" solutions and/or messaging for every situation and client. They use a universal truth to create a "skeleton key" philosophy that they can jam into any problem for a partial fix. Muses delight in unique solutions. We are creative and crafty creatures that will tailor every portion of our process to meet the needs of our clients. Every musing is unique, because every client is unique. And our abilities to adapt and improvise also give us...

2. PERSONALIZATION: Through our skills of mental cartography and hyper-awareness we recognize the interconnectivity of modern problems and go beyond the obvious to reveal hidden solutions. We find the answers others don't, because of our nonjudgemental holistic approach to the full human experience. That allows for truth and...

3. ENTERTAINMENT: Modern Musing involves seeking understanding & clarity within ourselves and our environment... WHILE having a good time. We encourage joyful & playful activities and interactions as we work through issues together as team. The process for rediscovering joy should be a joyful process, that's why we provide the Truth with a Candy Coating, using games, stories, and well-timed silliness.

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"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."

-Pablo Picasso

But how do we find our gifts? How do we know who we are "supposed to be?"

Where do we start looking? What are we even looking for?

Let us help, by giving you our gift for free!

We believe our gift is to bring Positivity, Creativity & Understanding through Musing.

So, to re-introduce Professional Musing back into the zeitgeist, we are offering...

FREE 44 Minute Online Musing Sessions/Consultations starting in 2026!

These private online meetings can be used as a general introduction of our process, a gentle discussion of discovery, or a deep dive into a specific issue you wish to address. Mostly it is a relaxed conversation to determine what goals we may achieve, and if there is shared interest in working together toward them.

In the final minutes of the session you will be given our Muse Report wrap-up. This is where we will present you with our recommendations & agency contact if we believe we can help, or referrals to other professionals we trust if we can't.

We never take on a client unless we truly believe we can help.

We may not be able to help everyone, but we won't know until you click the "Schedule" Button below to find a date & time that work best for you!

No Pressure. No Judgements. No Sales Pitches.

Just humans helping humans.

Testimusinals

"S. Stephon has a way of getting you to challenge your predispositions and look at problems from a different angle without making you feel stupid or defensive. This approach inevitably leads to new insights, not only on how to move forward, but how you got there in the first place."

-Jim Sabo - Sport & Astro Photographer

"As a business owner with multiple passions and offerings I had been working through some ways to clarify messaging. S. Stephon is a creative force who provided a much needed big picture view and got me thinking outside the box, and moving forward again. Hire this guy when you need support and fresh eyes with your project!”

- Jordan Wolan - Hypnotherapist & Sound Healing Facilitator

"S. Stephon is always striving. He's someone genetically incapable of standing pat. He is always searching for a deeper, more truthful answer. Working with someone like that is exhilarating and challenging in the very best of ways.”

- D.J. - Filmmaker

"I'm always striving to be a better communicator, at work and at home, and that's where I found S. Stephon's assistance to be invaluable. He helped guide me through the noise and focus on the messaging I wanted to share. I feel that my creativity has been liberated, and I now have the ability to clearly express my vision with my teams."

- J.B. - Producer

“My musing journey with S. Stephon started out with a project-based focus and quickly grew into an ongoing musing relationship. He is responsive, insightful and collaborative, always applying his emotional intelligence to uncover truths and facilitate my ability to develop positive solutions. Our encounters helped me better understand & set boundaries around complicated family dynamics, strive for an improved work/life balance and prioritize realistic goals. "

-M.W. - Santa Monica, CA

“In the past if I have struggled expressing myself I would turn to S. Stephon for motivation and his modern-muse, troubadour-ish services. He has been a huge inspiration in my poetry and short story writing, giving me the opportunity to write about that elusive something real. Moreover, he's the perfect plus one for any party and makes the best "Muse-for-Human-Moments."

-Jenn Quinlivan - Creator

The Doc Brown Classic - Muse Basic Training & More!

The Doc Brown Classic Muse Basic Training - Part 1

This is the first installment of our Original & Complimentary Muse Basic Training Program "The Doc Brown Classic."

Part 1 of 3 "Orientation to Intermission"

This is a collection of lessons, terms, & stories learned from Professional Musing that I wish to pass on to future muses, clients, or colleagues.

All material from the DBC is available for respectful use under Human Domain.

The Doc Brown Classic Muse Basic Training - Part 2

This is the middle installment of our Original & Complimentary Muse Basic Training Program "The Doc Brown Classic."

Part 2 of 3 "Intermission to Spring Break"

This is a collection of lessons, terms, & stories learned from Professional Musing that I wish to pass on to future muses, clients, or colleagues.

All material from the DBC is available for respectful use under Human Domain.

The Doc Brown Classic Muse Basic Training - Part 3

This is the final installment of our Original & Complimentary Muse Basic Training Program "The Doc Brown Classic."

Part 3 of 3 "Spring Break to Dedication"

This is a collection of lessons, terms, & stories learned from Professional Musing that I wish to pass on to future muses, clients, or colleagues.

All material from the DBC is available for respectful use under Human Domain.

Los Angeles 2025 Wildfire Relief Musing Offer

This is a standing offer for all victims & first responders of the 2025 LA Wildfires. Please reach out and we will offer musing services at "Pay-What-You-Can-Rates."

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The Barstool Theories:

A Late-Night, Crossfaded Conversation

That May Just Explain All of Human Behavior

This heartfelt, introspective think-piece may change the way you look at the world. It might provide new insight into who we are and why we are here. And it may provide solutions to behavioral issues that have plagued humanity for generations… but then again, maybe it won’t.

This work breaks down thought barriers & common misconceptions to take fresh looks at Sex, Religion, Death, Entertainment, Astrology, Grief, Relationships, and others.

Within these "pages" you will find “answers” to these questions:

Why do we have personalities and how are they formed?
Do memories serve another function that we are not aware of?
What is the most significant role of the human brain?
How and why did humans evolve to be the dominant species on this planet?
Is there one driving force behind all human behavior?

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Frequently Mused Questions

Feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries - TheBarstoolTheories@Gmail.com

What is musing really?

Musing is a performance art of discovering truths and recognizing patterns. This can be accomplished by manufacturing an environment of creativity and understanding through performances, events, activities, and mischief. It involves creating a quick but authentic bond between the Muse & Client and then exploring their reactions together in the "real" world to see what truths reveal themselves. Those truths are then taken by the Client to reflect/build/create upon in whichever way they seem fit.

Is musing a type of therapy?

No. There are aspects of musing that are very therapeutic, but musing is not any kind of official therapy. Musing reveals truths, which can range from the small and interesting to the amazing and life changing. In all cases of personal musing, we recommend traditional therapy (or comparable alternatives) from a trusted source to be considered as well. This may help the Client process any new truths that may be revealed.

What does a musing session look like?

Every session is different and personalized to the needs of the Client. But it revolves around the the Muse & Client having a shared exploration through some aspect of the Client's life. They can be playful friendly hangouts, attending dashing cultural events, having quiet conversations in secluded corners or facilitating loud acts of public bravado. The possibilities are only limited by the resources, timeline and boundaries of the Client. Which will all be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

How does the musing process start?

If someone is interested in a musing performance, we would first schedule an online consultation call between the main Client and our team. On that call we would ask questions to fully grasp the situation and understand the requirements. Once that is completed, our team will write up a proposal for what we believe will be the most beneficial type of musing which will be sent to client for approval.

Does the main "client" need to be on this consultation call or can their assistant do it?

Yes and no. Musing is a shared inspirational experience meant to be interesting to all. The muse must be inspired by the client/role/opportunity in order to do their job correctly. Therefor, a "face-to-face" pre-meeting will eventually be required for all personal sessions to check the chemistry of the assignment before it is accepted. We completely understand that some Client's may wish to have us vetted by their teams first. But please note that the first consultation call is complimentary and any follow up calls that are required may be subject to meeting fees.

What is the cost of musing? How longs are sessions?

The pricing for musing services are based upon availability and complexity using current professional acting and appearance rates as our model. We offer sessions of all sizes:

Drinks/Coffee/Meal/Consult (2 hour max),
Half Day Musings (Up to 5 hours)
Full Day Musings (Up to 8 hours)
Travel/Overnight/Weekend Musing (TBD)

Just like other creative projects, our rates are scalable to any size or budget depending upon expenses. We also make an effort to support charitable causes whenever possible, please let us know how we can help.

Musing expenses?

Audiences are expected to cover all expenses incurred during a musing experience, whether they are previously discussed or not. These expenses may include, but are not limited to, transportation, food, beverages, fees, tickets, passes, reservations, games, toys, equipment, rentals, costuming, bail, damages, fines, legal fees and others. We do our best to keep expenses as low as possible for Clients, but please understand that unexpected costs can arise at any point.

Is musing... uh... sex stuff?

No. Nope. Not at all. Musing involves creating a recipe of deeper connections between people to allow truths to boil to the surface. This connection can be very intimate and physical, but it is based in sensuality, not sexuality. We wish to engage the senses, not the sex drive. We do work in the kink and sex work community but we are not sex workers. Therefore, we have a strict policy of no sexual conduct while on duty between Muses & Clients.

I'm still not sure I get it... what makes this different than therapy?

To be blunt, you can't do shots with your therapist. Or at least, ethically you shouldn't. But a Muse is not restricted by standard ethical quandaries. Our goal is to uncover truths together with our clients. And people tend to tend to hide them all over.

Typical "therapies" try to find truths by creating emotionally sterile environments and then attacking specific problem areas with surgical precision using dedicated techniques. Musing is somewhat the opposite. Messy, magical, and unfocused, much like real life. That's why real life is required to realize all of the truths at work. Many things that can be hidden while talking in a blank office, become obvious to the trained eye when observed in a natural habitat. But being aware of a truth is just the first step.

Musing is about finding the edges of someone’s map and showing them to borders that they (and others) have put up. And when needed, pushing them just a little past where those boundaries are to see what's just around the bend. From our past work, we believe this type of experience is worth the price of admission for any audience.

Who We Think We are...

A Brief Bio of our Founder

S. Stephon Brown was diagnosed as neurodivergent (ADD) at a very young age. Throughout early life, he constantly struggled with traditional education techniques and communication styles because he had no system to understand or express what he was going through. That changed in 1993 when he began to study improvisation & improv therapy through a school program. Over the next decades, Stephon continued developing his unique performance and observation skills, eventually integrating storytelling work and narrative knowledge via a degree in film studies. He spent 20 years unhappily grinding in the entertainment and corporate worlds in various coordinator and manager roles that fit him like a bad costume.

The Covid Lockdown gave Stephon the time and perspective needed to reevaluate his approach to life and forage a new career path. Since then he has discovered his calling as a Muse, founded his own amusement company, created a basic training program for other Muses, and begun taking on private clients. All with the goal to help other individuals who are struggling in life, but may not know why... just like he was.

Understanding without Judgement, Inspiration without Limits.