Understanding, Creativity & Entertainment
Welcome to the exclusive venue for Creative, Event and Truth Musing services!
WHAT IS A MUSE?
Since the dawn of invention humans across the world have sought inspiration and 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 are here to 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
Modern Musing is a performance and observation based medium that utilizes a very special set of skills to create an environment where inspiration and creativity can take hold. Muses are experts in interpersonal communication and interaction, both verbal and physical. They use understanding of themselves and their surroundings, to pass understanding on to their audiences (AKA Clients). Muses are meant to bring new perspectives, attitudes and approaches into the path of their audiences, to help them view their world from a new frame of mind.
Mental Cartography & Performative Communication: Our Unique Techniques
S. Stephon Brown Amusements believes that real inspiration can only be achieved through truth, authenticity and understanding. This is reflected in our "Truth 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.
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 program at his school. 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 of 2020 gave Stephon the time and perspective needed to reevaluate his approach to life and start down a new career path. Since then he has published two books on behavior theory, developed the concepts of Mental Cartography & Performative Communication, and founded his own musing company all with the goal to help other individuals and companies who are struggling but may not know why... just like he was.
WHY CHOOSE A MUSE?
What sets us apart from other creative consultants, trainers or coaches?
First off, great questions! Thank you for asking. Secondly, here are three ways that we differentiate our services from any other company:
ADAPTABILITY/PERSONALIZATION: Many other corporate trainers, event speakers, or even 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 audience. Every musing is unique, because every client is unique. And our abilities to adapt and improvise also give us...
VERSATILITY: A creative consultant may not have great relationship advice, an innovation expert most likely won't correct a team dynamic problem, and your life coach probably can't help you structure your screenplay. But a muse can address all of those issues at the same time. 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 we understand how the problems are all related. And that allows us to create...
MEMORABLE MESSAGING: Other experts will speak to you or your team with broad stroke concepts & platitudes and the only message that will be retained is the title of their current book. That is not the case with the Performative Communication of a muse. Because all musings are unique experiences, all messaging, discoveries and truths will be unique as well. Every individual, team and event is special and deserves an exclusive custom experience that is unforgettable. And that's exactly what a muse can do, that others can't.
PROFESSIONAL MUSING SERVICES
Truth Musing
"Understanding using Creativity & Entertainment."
For many people and companies modern life is a combination of anxieties and expectations with brief moments of understanding, advancement or true joy. Some continue to struggle on using outdated patterns of thought and behavior that keep them in cycles of dead-end situations, uninspired careers and destructive relationships.
Our approach to Truth Musing focuses on growth, recognition and authenticity. Whether we are working with a single individual or a large corporation, we believe that by understanding the truths of a current situation we can provide guidance our clients and help them fully prepare for the next step on their journey.
Whether you require "fresh eyes" to regain personal motivation, new ideas to help navigating a career goal, or an outside perspective to work through a creative project, all of our Truth Musing services include:
- A unbiased honest assessment of your situation
- A personalized musing experience with a defined objective
- A breakdown of findings and actionable recommendations
- Professional discretion at all stages of the process
Fill out the form below for a no obligation consultation to discuss your desires.
Creative Musing
"Understanding Creativity in Entertainment."
Amazing projects are hard to make & great stories are hard to tell. No matter the type of artistic endeavor, they can all benefit from an outside creative force with a strong original perspective. Our muses can help work through complex issues, generate fresh ideas, and revitalize your approach to any project. Utilizing techniques of Mental Cartography and alternate idea generation we can tap the truths and obsessions of your team to enrich all of your work with uniqueness and authenticity.
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable resources in entertainment and business today. That’s why all material our muses create while in your service is fully yours to take home. Any and all ideas generated, adapted or presented during a creative musing session are the sole property of the client. Whether it is redesign, a new build, or a page one rewrite all of our creative musing sessions may involve:
- Original Ideation approaches utilizing Mental Cartography
- Personalizable Interactive Musing Experiences
- Innovation with a focus on authenticity and intention
- The full rights to any/all IP and ideas generated during the process.
Fill out the form below for a no obligation consultation to explore your needs.
Event Musing
"Understanding how to be Creatively Entertaining."
Whether you hire a muse 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
- Appearances/Event Attendance
- Personalized Conversational Services
- Games, Topics and Anecdotes to interest all audience types
- Mental Cartography Live! (A.K.A The Rumble Pit)
Fill out the form below for a no obligation consultation to get the show going!
THE BARSTOOL THEORIES - BOOK SERIES
The Barstool Theories - Paperback & Digital Versions!
The Barstool Theories - Paperback & Digital Versions!
The Barstool Theories - Paperback & Digital Versions!
Two stoners walk into a bar...
And over the course of one booze-filled conversation, they discuss unprovable theories, crazy ideas, and odd visualizations that challenge thoughts held about human behavior.
As Sean and Cutter debate and drink, they break down the barriers of normal ideas and common misconceptions to take fresh looks at the concepts of 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?
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.
The Barstool Theories Too - Digital Version Only.
The Barstool Theories - Paperback & Digital Versions!
The Barstool Theories - Paperback & Digital Versions!
Welcome to the Post-COVID Renaissance!
YOU ARE HERE… Now what?
Professional Muse-for-hire S. Stephon Brown is back with their sized-down sophomore entry in The Barstool Theories book series. This introspective and intimate handbook guides you through the wilderness of your own obsessions using Mental Cartography, a truth-based thought-craft who’s techniques are already in use by comedians, creatives, and muses around the planet.
This bare-bones dive into blue-collar philosophy is not a rigid structure of platitudes and perfect steps. It’s a personalizable menu of practical exercises and examples that will allow you to fashion your own “maps” leading you to inspiration, understanding, and beyond. You will discover truths about yourself and your environment, using terms and concepts you already know well. These revealing tips and tricks will help you develop unique skills with real world applications, such as:
- Self/Situational Awareness
- Room Reading
- The Lens of Time
- Truth Diving
- And So Much More…
For all those brave explorers looking to rekindle their inspiration, The Barstool Theories Too provides the tools and tactics needed to detangle the threads of complex thought that bind our feels into knots and prevent our flows of creativity. And we assure you, almost everything in here is true… especially the things that aren't real.
Videos, Musings & Podcasts
Intro to Musing 101
This playfully informative video provides information & perspective for our various musing offerings. Feel free to enjoy and share it with any friend, co-worker or family member that might benefit from our services.
Rumble Pit Clip "Selling Out"
Enjoy our promotional video from our Rumble Pit in March 2024. It features a conversation in it's entirety that helps to define "Selling Out" in a modern context.
Featured Podcast Recording
Follow the link to listen to S. Stephon Brown talk with host ASG on the Simple Conversations Podcast. This international recording delivers great insight into the tools and tactics used in modern musing.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PODCAST FEATURED HERE, WE WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR GUEST! Contact us at TheBarstoolTheories@gmail.com