Today on the podcast I'm joined by Gigi Davarashvili of one6creative - she's a conversion led brand and web designer out of London England. We had a great chat about growing up playing competitive tennis, how that led her to creativity and helping other people find their why. Good chat! https://one6creative.com/ Music by Damma Beatz: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00WEbQMBzMtwbccrSjQwhJ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Saturday Morning Special: I recently got the chance to talk with Geoff MacDonald, better know as Messiah Complex in the cosplay world. Geoff has a great perspective on fandom, following your curiosity and connecting people who like the same shit as you. It was fun to geek out with Geoff! Good chat! Follow Messiah Complex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messiahcomplexcosplay/ Music by Xavy Rusan: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PfyuVXesLYRkvnPVVaGTA www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Apr 25, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week I get to chat with actress, entrepreneur and princess Jayme Armstrong. Musicals, Disney magic and growing up in Vancouver - Jayme talks about her years of performing with Drayton Entertainment & her birthday experiences company, Enchanted Entertainment. Great chat! Check out Enchanted Entertainment online: https://www.enchantedentertainment.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/enchantedentertainmentkw/ Music by Justnormal: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YCz7aHoRoAZ435UDLOKOs www.creativ...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today on the podcast I'm talking with artist Nicole Beno - the two of us have a great chat about finding a balance and creating art on a large scale. We bond over some love for Detroit and recognizing how mean our inner critic can be. Gooood one! Find Nicole on social: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_beno/ Music by Matt Large: https://open.spotify.com/artist/107WzwlsOTR6Nxnw2kPHd3 www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week I chat with artist Amy Esplen about her community art project, Not The Only Lonely and her own creative work. Fruit Loops, Fast Fashion and getting our dads to recycle! Great chat! Not The Only Lonely: https://www.instagram.com/nottheonlylonely/ Amy Esplen: https://www.instagram.com/amy_esplen/ Music by Pandaraps: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62vq9yQAS5AoJMOZ95Gwpc Mixed by Mixed Media Sound: https://www.instagram.com/mixed_media_sound/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Apr 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today on the podcast we chat with Graphic Designer Jon Johnson. Jon and I talk about putting down roots in the Region of Waterloo & taking ownership of the culture in the region you live in. Jon has a really excellent approach to creative work and I think it's the perfect episode to kick off our Saturday Morning Specials! Find Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brfc/ Music by: https://soundcloud.com/sarahtheillstrumentalist Mixing by: https://www.instagram.com/mixed_media_sound/ www...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
This week I chat with cute-thing maker and illustrator Ann Alonso! Animal Crossing, Shawn Wasabi, and finding love in Assassin's Creed. We had a great conversation about making things that bring people joy and forming connections in our increasingly digital based world! Check out Ann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcasian__/ Shawn Wasabi - Animal Crossing vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUE9s4XbT_k www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week from quarantine I sit down with Lee Lawson. She is an actress social distancing in Toronto - we talk Midsommer, Mrs Maisel & stealing the show in a bunny costume! Lee was raw & honest about the realities of working as an actress - great chat! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/podcasts-for-kids.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR31Im-wVabiBo55FLg0Xq0qqSY3Jf6l_isME9cIDuxuQP6lObSCAo1rg0g https://www.earthrangers.com/podcast/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we head to Tennessee for a chat with Kenny Morgan & Katie Haremski of Counsel Creative. Kenny is the co-founder of Counsel Creative and Katie is a Brand Strategist there. They are a hard working, people loving, "Noah's Ark" of creatives working for clients all over the US. It was great to meet them and find out about the process & mindset of their marketing collective. https://www.counselcreative.com/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week I sit down with radio DJ Coral Andrews - she hosts The Afternoon Drive on CKWR . She's a writer and a huge advocate of the arts in Waterloo Region! We get into Monty Python, rock&roll and finding the soul of things in the digital age! I was "chuffed" that I got the opportunity to chat with her! Great talk! https://ckwr.com/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week I'm at the Toronto Reference Library chatting with Museum Curator Megan Wiles. We talk about the work & creativity that goes into museum exhibitions. Anxiety as a motivator and enjoying cookies! Good chat! Museums of Mississauga - Bradley Museum, Benares Historic House and Leslie Log Cabin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museumsofmississauga/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaugaMuseums Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saugaculture/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 09, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week I'm downtown Toronto for a chat with photographer David Pike. We chat influencers, algorithms, Taylor Swift & Black Metal! David has a great perceptive and it was a pleasure to chat with him about his work! Follow David on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidapike/ Find us on social: https://www.instagram.com/creativepeople.podcast/ https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we head to Kingston (well, Odessa) to chat with Tattoo Artist, Andrew Ottenhof. Lots of laughs, stories and the things your tattoo artist has always wanted to say to you. Great guy, great chat. https://www.instagram.com/thefoundrytattoo/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We dig into living your best life now with Jennifer Ferriss-Salter. Blogs, crafts and not waiting for someday! Good chat. Official bio: Jennifer is the creative mastermind behind Every Day Boss. Her passion is to help other entrepreneurs identify their big scary dreams and make them a reality. It starts with mapping out an action plan to focus on the right goals and putting them to work. With over 8 years of blogging and 5 years running a social media management & VA agency, Jennifer built h...
Feb 17, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
#02: This week we chat with Nelson Dunk of Skylight Productions! He is a video producer based out of St. Jacobs - we mull over what it it means to be a filmmaker, pushing your craft and nasty McCain fries! https://www.skylightproductions.ca/ Find Nelson Dunk on Social: https://www.instagram.com/skylightvisuals/ If you know or are a person we should interview contact us @ info@creativepeople-podcast.com www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On the very first episode Ryan sits down with composer Josh Snethlage. They talk Hans Zimmer, Josh's creative process and drywall! Great chat! Links mentioned in episode: https://www.twostepsfromhell.com/ http://hybridtwo.com/newsite/ If you know or are a person we should interview contact us @ info@creativepeople-podcast.com http://whatsupbuds.com/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Jan 30, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1