Introduction
Creative Disruption
Creative Disruption: How Artists and Innovators Build Influence, Drive Change, and Shape the Future
This is the moment for bold visionaries to rise.
Creative Disruption is more than a book—it’s a movement for artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are ready to use their creativity as a force for real impact. It offers a powerful blueprint to turn your vision into influence, your passion into purpose, and your creativity into lasting change.
Inside these pages are tools to help you:
Build a recognizable, purpose-driven brand
Fund and scale your creative work sustainably
Harness storytelling to move audiences and spark transformation
Lead movements that challenge outdated systems and reimagine what’s possible
This guide is for those who know they’re here to do more than just create—they’re here to disrupt, rebuild, and lead.
Now is the time to invest in ideas that matter. To back voices that inspire. To help bring powerful creativity to life.
Your support fuels a movement rooted in imagination, equity, and innovation. Let’s shape the future—together.
Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best
AUTHOR | Creative Disruptor | Soulpreneur | THOUGHT Leader
Rev. Dr. Shelley Best is a bold cultural strategist, artist, and changemaker who bridges art, activism, and entrepreneurship to drive transformation and build power. As the founder of TubmanWalker, she empowers individuals and communities to reimagine what’s possible through creative leadership, economic innovation, and cultural influence.
Author of Creative Disruption: How Artists and Innovators Build Influence, Drive Change, and Shape the Future, and a dynamic TEDx speaker, Dr. Best equips artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries with the tools to monetize creativity, amplify impact, and lead movements that matter. Her expertise in cultural equity, creative economies, and social innovation has shaped groundbreaking initiatives across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.
An ordained minister, mindfulness teacher, accomplished artist, and trailblazing thought leader, Dr. Best fuses spirituality, cultural strategy, and economic empowerment to disrupt outdated systems and create pathways for lasting change. Through her Creative Disruptor Diaries podcast, Soulpreneurship Course, and public art initiatives, she inspires global audiences to harness creativity as a force for innovation, resilience, and justice.
Dr. Best’s fearless vision—where creativity builds power, economic equity, and cultural impact—has sparked movements from Hartford to Harlem, Accra to Amsterdam. At a time when voices are being silenced, she challenges us to disrupt, create, and lead authentically. The future belongs to those who build it.
Join the movement. Own your influence. Shape what’s next.
How “Creative Disruption” Is Shaping the Future of Influence, Innovation, and Cultural Power
Creative Disruption: How Artists and Innovators Build Influence, Drive Change, and Shape the Future
By Rev. Dr. Shelley Best
This isn’t just a book—it’s a movement.
In a world where creativity is currency, Creative Disruption is your call to lead. Written by artist, minister, and activist Rev. Dr. Shelley Best, this bold manifesto empowers artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to use their creativity as a tool for power, influence, and cultural transformation.
Inside, you’ll find the blueprint for turning artistic vision into real-world impact—strategies to build influence, monetize your mission, and spark movements that shift industries and reimagine what’s possible.
From public art to brand activism, this book makes one thing clear: the future doesn’t belong to the gatekeepers—it belongs to the disruptors.
It’s time to lead with creativity.
To fund bold ideas.
To build what’s next.
Are you ready to own your impact?
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TEDx Talk: "How Creative Disruption Can Grow a Community" by Rev. Dr. Shelley Best
In this inspiring TEDx Talk, Rev. Dr. Shelley Best explores how creative disruption can serve as a catalyst for community growth and transformation. Drawing from her experiences as a minister, artist, and activist, she illustrates how embracing creativity and challenging the status quo can lead to meaningful change in our communities.
This talk is a call to action for artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to harness their creative power to drive social innovation and build inclusive, vibrant communities.Rev. Dr. Shelley
TubmanWalker is a dynamic organization at the intersection of arts, activism, and venture philanthropy, led by the visionary Rev. Dr. Shelley Best. Grounded in the philosophy of "Creative Disruption," the organization leverages the transformative power of public art, artist activities, and innovative philanthropy to drive community building, economic revitalization, and social innovation. TubmanWalker empowers changemakers and artists to challenge norms, inspire innovation, and foster belonging in diverse communities.
Under Dr. Best's leadership, TubmanWalker champions equity, creativity, and inspired action through initiatives such as the Creative Disruptor Diaries podcast, the Creative Disruption book, and various community-driven projects. With a commitment to bridging the world through creative innovation, the organization exemplifies how imagination and generosity can create meaningful change.
