We're 75 episodes into this exploration of creativity and there is no better guest for this little milestone than OBGM's frontman, Densil McFarlane. The OBGM's are a genre-defying punk band out of Toronto, and I'm so glad I got the chance to chat with Dens. This guy knows what's up. We chat about his approach to rock music, branching from his refreshing take on being respectful but not projecting too much of what you love. He tells me how he completely changed his creative approach 2 years ago, ...
Apr 27, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week on the pod I'm talking creativity, leaving Christianity, and marketing with Joshua Harris. Josh has a very interesting story, regardless of your views of Christianity. He was 21 when he published "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", a book that exploded and became a literal "Tipping Point" in Christian culture. Fast forward 20+ years - Josh has self unpublished all of his books, left Pastoring and Christianity, and now runs a marketing agency and coaches. What happened in those 20 years and what...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today I am chatting with brand and wedding photographer Arana Del Mundo. I love Ariana's photos, her vibe and passion are contagious and I think you're going to love this chat. She had some excellent insights on rest - and how it makes the work better. How she creates an emotional creative space for the clients that she works with and why she doesn't want to do just 1 thing. Great one. Check out her Instagram https://arianadelmundo.com/links Music for this episode by _91novie www.creativepeople-...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hey creative people! This week I'm chatting with doc-filmmaker / comedian Jackson Rowe. Jackson just released his new docuseries called For Heaven's Sake - you can catch that on CBC Gem or Paramount+ now. I loved getting to know Jackson a bit! He tells me about his journey through The Second City, what guides his choices and how he approaches comedy and creative projects. Great chat, do it up! Music by Jobbii Watch For Heaven's Sake on CBC Gem Jackson Rowe is a Canadian comedian, writer and film...
Mar 29, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week I'm talking to design director Raj Sidhu - Raj talks to me about his years being a graphic designer, having to learn to speak "business" and standing up for the value of design. Are you a creative who feels like they have trouble focusing their ideas? Or a creative person who doesn't do a "creative job"? I think you'd really enjoy this episode! Music for this week's episode was by Toby Tranter and Smartface The podcast is produced by Ryan Leacock www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 22, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week I enter the world of Justin Atkins. Justin is a photographer and artist who's work is bold and vibrant. I loved getting to know Justin, hearing about his an set alter-ego, hearing about his process, and being jealous of his high school experience. Great one. Do it up! Justin Atkins on Instagram Music for this episode was by Bonkers Beat Club Episode #19: Photographer: Hilary Gauld Camilleri - "Head, Heart, Gut" www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Mar 15, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Bad Waitress takes over the podcast and tells me about how they capture their delightful brand of chaos, why they are drawn to punk and raw music and I try to keep up. They are the best and this episode is a blast. Buckle up, it's a lot. Listen to Pre Post-Period Blues www.creativepeople-podcast.com
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week I am chatting with Los Angeles street photographer Matthew Anson - I love Matt's photos, he captures LA in a way that I really connect with and I'm so glad I got to meet and chat with him a bit. Matt and I talk (defend) tumblr, talk about what he has learned about the world taking photos on the streets, and what happens after we die. Great chat. Do it up. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Thanks guys. Check out Matt's photos on tumblr Check out Matt's photos on instagram Ryan's ...
Mar 01, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week I am chatting with tattoo artist Anna Matheson. She talks about opening her shop right before the pandemic, finding her lane and, tattooing stories! Anna is a delight and I had the best time chatting with her. Check out Anna's Instagram to see all her lovely work! Has the pandemic changed how you view art? I'd love to hear your story. DM the pod on social or via the website with your story, www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Feb 16, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week I'm chatting with alt-music artist, Mandolynne. The two of us chat about working through pain, being positive but anti-good vibes only, and Lady Gaga! Mandolynne tells me about the role music has played in helping her work through a tough past, and how she free-writes every day. Gooood one. Listen to The Pines by Mandolynne www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hey creative people! Got a great one this week. Lego artist, (And former video game tester) Jonathan Farrell is sharing his incredible perspective on following your dreams, letting go of your dreams, and finding peace in the middle. Do it up. Check out Jonathan's incredible Lego art on Instagram: Music by PandaRaps Creative Confessions www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
This week I'm chatting mental health and Pokémon with illustrator Julie Campbell. Julie, or Jushmu, is an artist that makes cute and colourful pins, prints, and stickers, and it was an absolute pleasure to get to know her. We talk about how creativity and anxiety often go hand and hand, being complicated and drawing cute girls for cute girls' sake. Great episode! Check out Julie's shop Music for the podcast was created by Jobii Got a creative confession? www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Back at it with season 2 and we hit the ground running with a great one. Artist, creative director, and VR preacher - Joss Monzon in on the podcast this week, and the two of us get into all things beautiful and brutal. Music by Matt Large check out Joss on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jossmonzon/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I don't know how your 2020 went, and it doesn't matter anymore. It's 2021, now what are we going to do next? I have a couple of thoughts on where we're at, and our creative mindset going into the new year. I hope you find them encouraging. Happy New Year Creative People! www.creativepeople-podcast.com
Dec 31, 2020•3 min
Buckle up because we're going out with a bang! This week I am joined by baker and firecracker Lenore Johnson and I'm just holding on. haha Lenore Johnson owns Lenjo Bakes right here the pod's hometown, Kitchener Ontario. (Check out the shop) Lenore and I barely talk about creativity but we also actually talk pretty much only about creative living. I love Lenore's perspective and her principles - she had some excellent things to share about what she has learned working in kitchens all over the wo...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Got a good one for you today! Soli Stardust joins me on the podcast this week! Soli is a self-portrait artist who's Instagram is the actual coolest! Her whole aesthetic is to die for and she was so great to talk to. For two people without a bunch in common, I completely related to how she approaches her creativity, and the highs and lows of that. Check Soli Stardust out on Instagram If you get anything out of this episode, laugh or even feel a little less alone - please subscribe and give the po...
Dec 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 61
This week on the pod we are talking with ceramic artist Sarah Hebert of Bodies of Clay. Sarah makes beautiful pottery that is body positive and wonderful. We talk about the needs of different creatives, our wonderful meat suits, and the word fat. Sarah is great, I think you're going to love this episode. Find Bodies of Clay on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bodiesofclay/ If you get anything out of this episode, laugh or even feel a little less alone - please subscribe and give the podcast a re...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 60
I've got a great one for you this week, the lovely Katie Grant of Extra Soft co is on the pod. Katie is a designer who works in tech by day, and makes cute / crass designs by night. Art and tech have been coming up a lot lately, Katie and I get into how tech has affected her outlook on design. We also talk about feedback, how to give it, and why it can be so important. I wish I was as good at feedback as Katie is. Great talk, hit play, and then head over to the socials to let me know what you th...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 59
Hey, buds! How's the work? Today on the podcast I'm talking with music producer, Big Soda. Man, this guy has some great thoughts on creativity. We chat about the artistic limits of technology, working with collaborators, and how smell is similar to aesthetic. Great guy, solid chat. Check it out. Check out Big Soda on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ENfRZiE7M0UyMrpCXAedq?si=evMaZ5e5Ry6YIXTxdcE4Sg https://www.instagram.com/the_real_big_soda/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com...
Nov 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Hey Creative People, this week I'm chatting with country music artists Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk. Kalsey and Eric tell me about their life in country music pre/post Covid, and about their new project "Love on the Road". I know next to nothing about country music but what we lack in music overlap we make up for connection over creativity and how the two of them interact with it. These two are driven, positive, and crazy cute together. Great chat. Have a good week buds. Keep making. - RL Oh...
Nov 09, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 57
This week on the podcast I am joined by Caitlin Mulroney aka My Tech Wardrobe. Caitlin is a content creator on Instagram and YouTube. We talk about how her approach to fashion was to first fulfill a need, and how she's taking advantage of a tough year. She talks about the things that make her laugh about creating content and the freedom just going for it. Great one. https://www.instagram.com/mytechwardrobe/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChp3nXA-lNYhB8ev066rZKw/featured www.creativepeople-podc...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 56
#55: Happy Halloween creative people. We have the perfect guest for our Halloween episode. Artist My Pet Skeleton is joining us on the podcast today. I loved talking to Vince, you guys are in for a treat. He has a fantastic perspective on digital artwork, hope, and collaborating with happy accidents. My Pet Skeleton has done so much work in so many mediums, he brought all of that and more to our convo. It's a great episode, do it up. "Vincent Marcone, aka mY pEt sKeLeTOn, is an Emmy and Juno awa...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 55
This week I'm talking with director Jonathan Milott. Jon and his partner Cary have directed 3 features; Cooties, Bushwick, and Becky. Becky had a bit of a weird rollout thanks to Covid, that's one of the things Jon and I dig into. Along with our love of film, how his creative partnership works, and the long road to success. Good one, do it up. https://www.instagram.com/caryandjon/?hl=en https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5732579/?ref_=tt_ov_dr Music by David Gregory: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tj...
Oct 19, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 54
This week on the pod we are talking with artist Luke Swinson! Luke was a treat to talk to and honestly we kind of hit on everything I want this show to be about. We get into it about growing up in a creative family and how he is reclaiming his culture. He tells me about how sometimes he just needs to crash and we nerd out about movies a little. Great one, do it up! https://www.instagram.com/lukeswinsonart/?hl=en Music by Matt Large: https://open.spotify.com/artist/107WzwlsOTR6Nxnw2kPHd3 www.crea...
Oct 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Daniel Anstett, The Dead Ant, a collage artist in the Waterloo Region. I'm a sucker for a good collage & I love Daniel's work! We talk about all the pieces that go into his pieces, fixing cracks, and the ideal creative situation. Do it up! Find The Dead Ant at: https://www.thedeadant.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thedeadant/ Music this week by Sarah the Illstrumentalist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp57MJpe_BxdrbHNR3Q8HMA www.creativepeople-po...
Oct 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week on the pod I am talking with Writer / Illustrator Hope Larson. Hope has won multiple Eisner Award winner, she worked on Batgirl over at DC and she just released her newest book, All Together Now. We had a great chat, Hope has a great perspective on creativity, getting your butt in the chair and doing your work and I loved her take on bagged milk. Good one, do it up. https://twitter.com/hopelarson?s=20 https://www.amazon.com/All-Together-Now-Eagle-Rock/dp/0374311625 Music by Matt Large:...
Sep 28, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50! This week on the pod we're chatting with Erin Martin - Erin is a creative director & co-owner of Him&Her located here in Kitchener-Waterloo. Erin is a delight and it was great to hear about her creative journey, starting something with angst and paying our dues. Great one, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/emart1n/ https://www.instagram.com/himherinc/ https://www.himandher.ca/ Music created by Dusty Decks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mWkhlLhHU9FKT8vU8lBIR www.creat...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This weekend we're talking to Creative Director Ryan Antooa. Ryan is a multitalented graphic designer, photographer, and poet. We talk about his creative journey and some of the tough love that he got along the way. He talks about the importance of rest and on the flip side, having to work twice as hard - while I reflect on my laziness. Double Ryan's for ya this week, do it up! https://www.ryanantooa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryananto Music created by Pro Reese: https://open.spotify.com/art...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 49
#48: This week on the pod I'm talking to one half of Toronto based duo, Moscow Apartment, the lovely Brighid Fry. Moscow Apartment hit the music scene with a bang and have just released their second EP, Better Daughter. I had a great time talking with Brighid about her partnership with Pascale, demanding a violin, and balancing her music with highschool. Great chat! Find Moscow Apartment online: https://www.moscowapartment.ca/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IwSOO9bV4ZwvpnNk9f6lN https://www.in...
Aug 31, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 48
#47: This week on the podcast I'm talking with leather maker Melissa Daw. Melissa makes beautiful works with leather, she is also a podcast co-host and a homeschooler. We talk all about her creative work, how she came to creativity, and how that affects how she's raising her own kids. Great chat, do it up! Check out Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melcoleather/ Music for the podcast was created by Dusty Decks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mWkhlLhHU9FKT8vU8lBIR www.creativepeop...
Aug 24, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 47
