Godwin Macphaline is the founder of Texteams, an animation agency that focused on sales-focused explainer videos that convey a brand's message at an affordable rate. In this episode of The Creative Kind, Godwin and I speak about the importance of making time for yourself as a creative entrepreneur. We dive into the importance of discovering your passions and managing your time effectively. Whether you're running a new start-up or you're rooted in your career, this episode has quality life advice...
Oct 04, 2022•33 min
[This episode features Stefano's answers in Italian] Bianca and Stefano are the content creators behind Lonely Girl Productions! Since 2015 they have been traveling from Canada, the USA, and Europe to work in all things video or photography related. From corporate shoots, commercial shoots, events, personal milestones, and weddings, these two are a power couple who combine their adventurous spirit with a professional business. In Ep. 54 of the Creative Kind Show, we speak about their success whe...
May 26, 2022•38 min
Bianca and Stefano are the content creators behind Lonely Girl Productions! Since 2015 they have been traveling from Canada, the USA, and Europe to work in all things video or photography related. From corporate shoots, commercial shoots, events, personal milestones, and weddings, these two are a power couple who combine their adventurous spirit with a professional business. In Ep. 54 of the Creative Kind Show, we speak about their success when it comes to managing client relations, trusting in ...
May 26, 2022•35 min
Dandan Liu is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and established course creator in her own entrepreneurial pathway. She's worked on Netflix shows like Chef's Kitchen and is currently living in Austria. I first learned about Dandan from taking her Skillshare course on lighting in filmmaking and learning about the best way to work together. I'm excited to share this new episode where we go into our work together of late and her new online course Unravel, which helps people in the film sector find the...
Apr 21, 2022•57 min
Anthony Walker is the founder behind Anthony and Arville, an Animation and Motion Graphics Agency based in Downtown Toronto. After gaining experience through the years working on numerous projects with video, Anthony realized that there was a glaring need for businesses and that was keeping up with the demand for the creation and production of easy-to-understand video content. Anthony began his company in 2019 with the mission to help businesses push their company and brand forward with captivat...
Feb 24, 2022•51 min
Jackson is a filmmaker and business mentor who has helped countless content creators grow their businesses so they can see consistent results, manage budgets, and charge higher rates. In this episode of TCK he helps explain the advantages of using value and results-based pricing as an effective tool to market yourself as a solution that’s proportional to the problem. Jackson has worked with National Geographic, Red Bull, and Animal Planet! If you lack the business knowledge to make an impact... ...
Feb 04, 2022•36 min
Monika is a video content creator and editor with an artistic background, having years of experience as a videographer and video editor. Monika is a passionate artist and traveler, who travels to the most unexplored places of the world and especially The Middle East. Monika has recently decided to start sharing her experiences with the audience on YouTube. She focuses on promoting the simplicity and reality of travel, also talking about breaking the stereotypes and discrimination represented in ...
Dec 10, 2021•38 min
Ben Feferman is the CEO of Amuka Esports, which is one of Canada's largest esports organizations. They run esports arenas, leagues, tournaments, and competitive teams. Ben is an avid streamer, gamer, and esports advisor, who shares insights into his experience from a professional angle regarding leading a team and large gaming centre, as well as, personal angle talking about playing with his children family favourites. Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind as we break out of our 2021 ...
Dec 03, 2021•37 min
Cornelia Volk is a German Videographer with an impressive background whose latest work follows animals at the border of geo-political zones. She made several films of the MDR series "Abenteuer Zoo“ and "Europas wilder Osten“ as well as about transboundary conservation areas or so-called "Peace Parks" all over the world. She was born in Heilbronn, Germany, June, 6th 1970. After grammar school she studied political science, German literature and rhetoric in Tuebingen. Since 1997 she has been worki...
Jul 15, 2021•46 min
Bruno L. Cury is a video editor and colourist from Brazil, who has studied film theory and production at Vancouver Film School. He's worked with some large corporations to indie films and everything in between, adding his unique style and approach to bringing a movie image to life. We discuss why colour grading and visual theory are so important in the production of film and video. Tune in to this episode guest interview to learn from Bruno! Don't miss a single episode: Subscribe on Spotify Subs...
Jun 17, 2021•36 min
Tara Jabbari is a digital media consultant and world nomad. She started a biographical podcast, Who Was She? that tells the stories of inspiring women throughout history. She helps small businesses and nonprofits with their video production, digital marketing, podcast creation, and written content. Tara also teaches about online etiquette for schools and businesses as well as film theory. Her passion is to share people's stories and travel with a goal to combine the two in life. Tara is an amazi...
Jun 03, 2021•37 min
Haui is a multi-disciplinary artivist (artist and activist) that defies categorization. My recent feature film debut MixedUp which premiered on OUTtv and will premiere in the UK recently in 2021. To date, he has worked as a performer, director, designer, and visual artist for theatre and film for companies including CBC, The Stratford Festival of Canada, and the Shaw Festival. He is currently an artist in residence with Wildseed Black Arts Fellowship, part of Black Lives Matter Toronto. Upcoming...
May 27, 2021•38 min
Scotia Boyd a film makeup artist with an impressive roaster of working behind the scenes on major production companies like Netflix and Disney, and shows like Titans, Star Trek: Discovery, and Letterkenny. Scotia has been working in film as a makeup artist for the past eight years in the Toronto area and is originally from Sudbury, Ontario. She is an expert behind the scenes and was an absolute delight to speak with to learn more about her personal history. I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't mi...
May 20, 2021•38 min
Chris Evans is a local London Ontario Producer and Director for music videos and commercials who has a wealth of knowledge in the music video genre, working with some of Armada Music Label's biggest artists. His videos have seen hundreds of millions of plays and he continually improves his craft. Chris and I speak about his creative process, when and why videographers should consider renting equipment, the joy of failing in business doing what you love, It's an inspiring conversation about findi...
May 07, 2021•42 min
Sarah Fonger is the founder of Spring Bank Creatives and works as a videographer who primarily makes educational and promotional videos for organizations. She has previously created videos for organizations such as the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture, Middlesex County, the Thames Valley School Board, and the Township of Lucan Biddulph. Last winter Sarah was in Africa creating social media content for a bike touring company on one of their tours from Cairo to Capetown. Her passions include cy...
Apr 29, 2021•43 min
Ben Amos is the Owner and Creative Director behind Innovate Media , host of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast , and Founder of Australia's only purpose-built video blogging studio space - Vlog Pod ®. He is based in Queensland, Australia, and lives and breaths all things video. I connected with Ben after being a fan of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast for a few years, as it's only fitting that Ben is the first guest for the new season, focusing on entrepreneurs who work in video production! Be...
Apr 22, 2021•34 min
The title episode says it all! This one's a solo episode by yours truly, the host of the show, diving into 10 important strategies for helping to grow your podcast this year and beyond. A lot of these strategies come from advice and pointers that I've learned online and I'm accumulating them together in a sufficient episode that dives into them all for you. In case you don't have time to listen or want a sneak peek at what I speak about, here's the list I go over in detail. Pre-schedule your gue...
Apr 15, 2021•36 min
This episode is with Dexter Crowe, someone I've personally known for years who I connected with recently to hear about his latest musical endeavors. Halaken Collective is the birthplace of a global collective of creators united by the power of art for change. It is a multi-media label intent on cultivating a platform to bridge East and West, the traditional and progressive, the magnificent and unnoticed through music and video. Dexter and Mercan are two creative forces behind the releases that a...
Apr 08, 2021•43 min
From the very beginning, Ever After Music Fest (EAMF) in Kitchener, Ontario has been a landmark event for bass heads from around the world. It combines top headliners, underground artists, and upcoming talent in a unique setting with a stellar sound system to deliver quality year after year. What's super cool about Ever After Music Festival is that it is an event that is run by a family-owned company primarily getting its revenue from ticket sales. Unfortunately, the 3-day festival was canceled ...
Apr 01, 2021•36 min
The latest podcast interview is with a founder of N.E.C. Productions, Jason Carpenter, a successful entrepreneur in London, Ontario that has helped the electronic scene grow and flourish in my hometown. Jason is an experienced business owner with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. He's skilled in advertising, sales, accounting, promotional marketing, and party planning. I was lucky to have the pleasure of sitting down with Jason to learn about how he's been able t...
Mar 19, 2021•41 min
Janic Gorayeb is the Founder and Creative Curator for Ripple Effect Leadership and she reminds people every day that leadership manifests in many ways. I am delighted to share this thought-provoking podcast with you, as Janic and I dig deeper into what makes a strong leader and how everyone can realize their own inner authority. Janic now helps clients break free from the misnomer that leadership is reserved for the reigning elite who top the corporate hierarchy. At the core of Ripple Effect Lea...
Mar 12, 2021•40 min
Sam Pearce is the latest guest on the Creative Kind Podcast, a charismatic entertainer who brings a lifetime of showmanship of working as a magician into his present-day events. He's performed for some of Canada's biggest brands, like Air Miles, Shell, Sunlife, Sobeys, Manulife, Esso, and many more. Sam's unique proposition is to bring his own talents onto the stage and now through people's screens to help bring large events like Award Galas, Conferences, Holiday Parties, and Employee Training t...
Mar 04, 2021•35 min
The next upload to the Creative Kind Podcast is a first in a series of solo episodes, where I'm discussing each of the 20 important tips for creating your own engaging social media videos. The very first tip is on understanding why you want to make a video, how does it help you achieve your business goals, and how can that video tie into your digital marketing agenda. If you're curious to learn the other 19 tips, you can download the whole entire e-book for free online here! https://www.alexleon...
Feb 26, 2021•10 min
Anisa Butt is a British Asian actress from London, UK. She has done work in both the UK and Mumbai, India. She studied performing arts in London and is also the host of her own podcast, @unplugwithani which has over 130 episodes! Ani is an inspiring individual that has done some extraordinary work across continents and in several large films and TV productions. Most recently, she's begun working as a transformation coach to help others achieve their goals through adversity. I had the absolute pl...
Feb 18, 2021•30 min
’Whoiscpark’ is a multi-faceted emerging DJ & producer based in Toronto. She started from humble beginnings in the living room of her student home and eventually transitioned to playing for larger venues and events all across the GTA. Her continuous delivery of high-energy as well as deeply emotional music is meant to make your heart race and take you on a journey. The recent pandemic has allowed her to shift her focus to creating and sharing content online, experimenting with unexplored sou...
Feb 11, 2021•31 min
Devon spent 12 years of his life developing a record label and helping talented creatives capture the essence of their brand and communicate that with the world in a meaningful way. He has developed an array of talents and translatable skills from his work in the music industry. Now Devon has a desire to continue to use his expertise in a more meaningful way which has lead him to the world of business strategy and development. He's the co-founder of Seven Tree Media , a creative agency based in ...
Feb 04, 2021•34 min
The next guest on The Creative Kind is Krista Ripma! Her mission is to inspire others to tell their stories and share their truth through radically honest marketing. Because Krista intimately understands the web of personal passions, online platforms, and the human networks that drive success, she is able to create and hone stunning and compelling brands and digital launches. Additionally, Krista is a great orator and comfortable on the mic. She offers a unique and refreshing approach to busines...
Jan 29, 2021•38 min
Mr. Nokturn is an inspiring DJ turned cultural coordinator living in the Gaspé Peninsula in Gaspésie. We speak about the Quebec culture and how the community has grown outside all the major cities that are more southern on the St. Laurent River in Eastern Canada. There is a large First Nations community located in the area that Olivier works with, the man behind Mr. Nokturn. He is working with Q052 , an Indigenous hip-hop artist, a talented rapper that Oliver speaks highly of. I met Olivier seve...
Jan 21, 2021•28 min
For episode 28, I decided to do my first solo episode of season 2 where I look back at 2020 and some of the biggest challenges and growing pains that I had, both personally and professionally. I speak about setting goals and dreaming big in the second half of the episode, discussing my own strategies for achieving your vision. The root of this episode was somewhat inspired by my post on Instagram that highlighted a lot of the topics discussed here, so I wanted to expand on those thoughts in grea...
Jan 07, 2021•29 min
Brooklyn NY’s, emergent powerhouse, multi-talented independent artist, Thomas Piper announces the launch of his debut LP ‘Permission to Live’ released June 5, 2020 via all digital and streaming platforms. A Futuristic Renaissance man who’s genre defiant, a multi-instrumentalist, soulful baritone vocalist, prolific songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and visual artist. Thomas started his independent company The People’s Republic of Sound, & YouTube channel BeatDesign to showcase his work. He wel...
Dec 30, 2020•36 min
