Kelela Doerksen was born in British Columbia, moved to Manitoba, and then finally discovered her calling in Alberta. She discusses wanting to become a filmmaker, finding YouTube, and then making the choice to become an entrepreneur. Also discussed is mental health, moving to Red Deer, and moon cafes. Kelela's YouTub e: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQL5nC8Mqv-3NiNUvEfFWQ Kelela's Twitter : https://twitter.com/ptvkelela Kelela's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ptvkelela/ 5 Moon Café Ins...
Mar 19, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Kyle and Matt discuss YouTube demonization, Apple sending out an alarming email to podcasters, and a great app to keep yourself organized. Philip DeFranco on Momo hoa x: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1h4D2ARZcU Habitica , the app to keep you organized: https://habitica.com/static/home Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors...
Mar 05, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jordan Drake thought we wanted to be filmmaker, then decided he didn't, and then decided he actually did. Listen to his journey from small town Alberta to working with the largest camera review website in North America. Also in this conversation we talk about Roger Ebert, making a living off of YouTube, and camera stores. DPReview website : https://www.dpreview.com DPReview on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/dpreviewcom Jordan Drake on Twitter : https://twitter.com/thatJordanDrake Jordan ...
Feb 26, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Phoebe Fung came to Calgary to work in the oil and gas sector. After many years of rewarding work she knew that she needed to flex her skills as entrepreneur. What better way than to celebrate her love of food and wine! This is a great discussion about her business Vin Room . Also in this conversation we also discuss drinking in Texas, dogs, and crab cakes. Vin Room's website : http://www.vinroom.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinroomyyc/ Books mentioned... 7 Habits of Highly Effectiv...
Feb 19, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Steve Lazarowych fell in love with video games at an early age. He then discovered later that he was kinda good at creating meetups. He's grown Twitch Calgary to be the place for streamers and streaming enthusiasts to gather in Calgary. We also talk about World of Warcraft, organizing events, and ADHD. Find Steve on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/zewindyyc Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/zewind_yyc/ Twitch Calgary's website : https://twitchcalgary.ca Books mentioned... Outwitting th...
Feb 13, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Alex Williams did not like school which is why, obviously, he's becoming a teacher. Along the way to that surprising life choice he's created videos and podcasts. He also values family and friends. There's also talk of fake countries, being mad, and Mormons. Alex's website : http://www.knightworthy.com Books mentioned... Primal Branding by Patrick Hanlon Apple Books: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/primalbranding/id381541209?mt=11 Kindle: https://amzn.to/2WJBHc8 Physical copy: https://amzn....
Feb 05, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Kyle was able to attend the second annual PodCon in Seattle this past weekend. While there he capture audio samples of the convention as well as interviews with the attendees about why podcasting is different than other artforms. PodCon's website : https://www.podcon.com All of the podcasts that were mentioned: Crush Hour - https://nicktea.podbean.com The Last Podcast with Zac Little - http://thelastpodcast.libsyn.com The Magpies - http://magpiespodcast.net Tides - https://www.tidespodcast.com J...
Jan 29, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Abracadavers is a new web series that starts with a road trip because of a character's unhealthy obsession with his mother's chair. A couple of the people responsible for the creation of the show, Morgan Ermter and Jordan Wright , talk with Kyle about their earliest obsessions and how they became filmmakers. Other things are discussed as well such as unknown songs, salon chairs, and collecting bugs. Watch the first episode of Abracadavers : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBTVzi_8-nk Numera Film...
Jan 22, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jess Huffman started on a farm, went with the army to Europe, and then finally found himself as a business coach in Calgary. This is a great conversation with a man who has seen a lot and who doesn't hesitate to share what he's learned. We also talk about riding horses, moving from America, and MASH. You can find more about The Bridge Coworks here: http://www.thebridgeco.works Or you can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coworkyyc/ The story about the teacher teaching binary...
Jan 15, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Thomas Thomas is a band that takes its inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s but with a modern twist. Two of the band's members ( Thomas Englund and Shannon Thomas ) discuss how they met and why they decided to make beautiful music with one another. Plus, there's talk about high school bands, Nirvana, and the colour yellow. Thomas Thomas' website : http://thomasthomas.band Get their music on Bandcamp! https://thomasthomas.bandcamp.com You can get the books Thomas Thomas discussed by downloading t...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
Bobbie Racette grew up in Saskatchewan, travelled around the world, and then found herself in Calgary when she got a great idea. This is how she developed Canadian Virtual Gurus into a major success. Also covered in the conversation is wanderlust, two moms, and entrepreneur support groups. Virtual Gurus website : https://canadianvirtualgurus.com Phone number: 1-888-504-4449 Twitter : https://twitter.com/virtual_gurus Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualgurus/ The books that Bobbie rec...
Dec 11, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Calum Graham saw his father playing the guitar, borrowed it, and then never gave it back. Now he travels the world sharing his music. Also in this conversation we discuss high school music class, being bad at social media, and German fans. Calum's website : https://www.calumgraham.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/calumgrahammusic/ You can get Calum's music on Apple Music : https://apple.co/2QcKOCu Or you can get a digital download from Amazon : https://amzn.to/2Qc6rmD You can also purch...
Dec 04, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ben Birney has worn a lot of different hats in his life. He's been a lawyer, a Broadway composer, and now an author. He discusses how he got to be where he is today and just how he's meandered his way through the years. Also in this conversation you will hear about video game music, law school, and fantasy novels. You can visit Ben’s website and see more information about his podcast by going here: www.brightpathbook.com Mantra , the video game that Ben helped to write music for in high school, ...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 18
J Dirom comes from an artistic family. At an early age he "stole" his father's camera and has been pursuing different ways to express himself ever since. That includes being a tattoo artist, directing films, and creating YouTube videos. In this conversation we also talk about martial arts, documentaries, and ghost malls. JD's website : http://www.jdirom.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/paininc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paininc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tmOzzKeYPCOYDp...
Nov 20, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Matt Mort grew up during the Golden Age of YouTube. Now he crafts stories of his life to share online. But on the way there his life has had some highs and lows. Plus, we discuss YouTube hacks, DJ classes, and Scooby-Doo. Matt's website : https://www.mattmort.ca Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsVloggingToo Documentary Kyle made about Matt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EuA4bQUQGc&t=1s Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB...
Nov 13, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Michael Manus thought he was going to be a YouTube star. Then he discovered a love of filmmaking and became really good at it. He's gone from small-town Alberta to working with large brands like Ford. This episode will go into exactly how he did that. Plus you will hear about living in Banff, forgetting directors' names, and Shaytards. Michael's YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/MikeTonytv Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmiker/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta P...
Nov 06, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Amy Brathwaite spent many years in the global aid industry. After giving all she could to that she began seriously pursuing photography and videography to great success. In this conversation you will hear about aid, sliding into DMs, and forgotten cousins. Amy's website: http://amybrathwaite.com The books Amy mentioned: From Apple Books Chasing Chaos: My Decade In and Out of Humanitarian Aid by Jessica Alexander The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disas...
Oct 30, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
David Youn thought he had it all figured out and then he discovered that he really didn't. A mid-life crisis and move away from Toronto has forced him to pursue his real passions. One of those being to start a magazine. It's a fascinating ride! Also, in this conversation you will hear about mental breakdowns, tidying up, and Asian dating sites. Perspectives YYC website: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com Perspectives YYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectivesyyc/ Creative Block is a prou...
Oct 23, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Azren Raju is, seemingly, infinitely curious. To the point where he will start something new without fully understanding what it is he's actually doing. Just ask him about his podcast. But his love of languages has brought him to making a living off of his passion. In this conversation you will hear about polyglots, washing windows, and pyramid schemes. Azren's website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com Azrens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/ Azren's YouTube: https://www.youtub...
Oct 16, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Bruna Mebs was born in Brazil and into a family that valued creativity. She grew up to embrace that creativity and made it her job. In this conversation you will hear about family journals, starting a brand, and costume design. You can visit Bruna's website here: https://brunamebs.com Our sponsors this week are: 1. Back to School Again - http://backtoschoolagain.ca - a podcast that dives into topics that explore the challenges, questions, and fears each individual has or had when operating their...
Oct 09, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Craig Learmont fell in love with music at an early age and eventually made it his job. But it wasn't always easy. In this conversation you will hear about recording studios, Education degrees, and asking for phone numbers from your piano teacher. You can book Craig and his business partner, Pat, for shows by going to: https://duelingpianokings.ca You can follow Craig on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/imnottomhanks/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network , powe...
Oct 02, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Alex Putici grew up on a farm in southern Alberta. He figured out school wasn’t his thing but entrepreneurship was. Find out how he came to embody the mantra, "No one succeeds alone." In this conversation you will also hear about men giving a damn, security systems, and corn farms. Visit Work Nicer online: https://worknicer.com You can follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worknicer And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worknicer/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worknicer Creati...
Sep 25, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Lori Farley is somebody who is multi-passionate and multi-talented. Growing up in rural Alberta led her through a unique upbringing that she has used to her advantage. She has also used that advantage to better social and economic development. In this conversation you will also hear about attending university for 9 years, introverted entrepreneurs, and abnormal psychology. Find out more about Impact Hub here: https://impacthub.net Find more about Loris other venture, Intonovus here: https://into...
Sep 18, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ernest Barbaric had to go through many things before discovering that the true way towards happiness is by doing meaningful work. Along the way he has worked as a designer, podcaster, convention organizer, and most recently as an executive coach. In this conversation you will also hear about Swiss priests, podcast conferences, and building a robot army. Find all the stuff that Ernest does by going to his website: https://ernestbarbaric.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast ...
Sep 11, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Adam Kostanuick found his way to Alberta because of his home province’s political strife. Through his love of soccer he eventually discovered podcasting. There were, of course, some interesting bumps along the way. This conversation includes bank managers, provincial referendums, and German television dramas. Listen to Adam's podcast, The Young Gaffers , here: http://www.theyounggaffers.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can find more informa...
Sep 04, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Natasha Burgess grew up in British Columbia and only given very particular things to read. She then had a pretty fascinating journey and is currently the chair of the Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. This conversation includes airplane mechanics, leadership skills, and the Sears catalogue. Find more information about the Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce here: http://www.ab-lgbt.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story....
Aug 28, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Matt Watterworth and Scott Westby met each other in dramatic fashion when they both went to SAIT for filmmaking. After graduating they joined forces to create their own production company so that they could pursue their love of making movies. This conversation includes the second to last Jedi, flat tires, and tap dancing. Matt and Scott's production company Full Swing Productions: https://www.fullswingproductions.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Albert...
Aug 21, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Lina Huffman emigrated from Romania, started her first business while in high school, and eventually co-founded a co-working space in Calgary called The Bridge. But there's so much more to talk about. This conversation also covers communist regimes, a robbery, and a flood. Find out more about The Bridge here: http://www.thebridgeco.works Or follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coworkyyc Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coworkyyc/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in d...
Aug 11, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Stacey Robbins has a had a lot of different jobs in her life. And they always seem to come in two year increments. Right now she designs beautiful custom shoes. How she got there is a story worth listening to. The conversation also covers ADHD, kissing cow tongues, and living in the woods. You can get your own custom shoes by going here: https://www.bigfootcustomshoes.com You can also follow Stacey and her creations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootcustomshoes/ Or Instagram: https://...
Aug 11, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Tony Grimes is a local celebrity, of sorts, in Calgary. If you talk to the right people. He began the networking group Pixels and Pints which has grown to something more than he ever thought it would. The conversation also covers meatpacking plants, the early internet, and clowns. Find out more about Pixels and Pints by going here: https://www.meetup.com/pxandpints/ Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pxandpints/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary,...
Aug 11, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
