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Creative People Podcast

Conversations with every type of creative. Hosted by Ryan Leacock - Get inspired and do the work.
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#16: Designer: Gigi Davarashvili - "Design Shrink"

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, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#15: Cosplayer: Geoff MacDonald - "Messiah Complex"

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, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 15

#14: Actress: Jayme Armstrong - "The Most Resourceful Sector"

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, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#13: Artist: Nicole Beno: "The Sweet Spot Area"

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, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 13

#12: Artist: Amy Esplen: "Not The Only Lonely"

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, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 12

#11: Graphic Designer: Jon Johnson - "Don't Die Today"

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, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 11

#10: Illustrator: Ann Alonso: "Connections & Cute Creations in Digital Worlds"

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, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#09: Actress: Lee Lawson - "Playing Pretend"

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, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#08: Counsel Creative: Kenny Morgan & Katie Haremski - "The Squirrel & The Cheetah"

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, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#07: Radio Host: Coral Andrews joins me in the passenger seat!

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, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 7

#06: Museum Curator - Megan Wiles: "Empathy, anxiety and the power of story"

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, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 6

#05: Photographer - David Pike: "The kid in the Taking Back Sunday shirt"

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, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 5

#04: Tattoo Artist - Andrew Ottenhof: "Tattoo's Aren't Forever..."

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, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 4

#03: Creative Entrepreneur - Jennifer Ferriss-Salter: Born in Canada, Killing it in Texas

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, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 3

#02: Video Producer - Nelson Dunk: "Reach & Pivot"

#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, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 2

#01: Composer - Josh Snethlage - "My Creative Monkey"

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, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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