Marcey Yates on Creativity, Passion and the Power of the Journey

Marcey Yates knows what it means to turn passion into purpose. As the founder and director of The CULXR House in Omaha, Yates brings together music, art, fashion and community engagement to create a space where people can connect, create and contribute to the neighborhood. An award-winning recording artist, music producer and audio engineer, Yates shares the experiences and ideas that shaped his journey as an innovator. In this “What If… Innovator Insights” segment, Yates answers questions from Nebraska students about pursuing your passion, the youth experiences that continue to influence his creativity, and the advice he has for the next generation of innovators. His message is simple: believe in yourself, keep going and learn to love the journey. "Innovator Insights" are short videos with innovators and creators answering questions about things like influences, passions and mistakes. An educational resource providing advice for a next generation of innovators. More about "What If..." a Nebraska Public Media series about innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in Nebraska: http://nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska ©2026 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved. FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPublicMedia X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/NebPublicMedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Website: https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org