Not sure where to start? While no one’s creativity is exactly the same, we suggest starting with a creative who does something similar to you.
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#78: Illustrator: Mel Milton: Buckle Up, here goes Mel
This week's creative person is illustrator Mel Milton - He is an illustrator from Utah who has worked for Disney and Marvel and 2 volumes of his own "dooks" (listen to find out what that means... haha) Mel and I had a fantastic evening chatting about his long journey to liking himself and how that was the key to finding his artistic voice. He tells me about being homeless and how money and some fame are essential if you want to help other people. Great one. Do it up.
#77: Podcasters: Dharma & Mikayla: "Sexy Books"
This week's creative people, Dharma & Mikayla come from the world of theatre. An industry that has been on pause longer than almost every other. So where did these two turn for creative expression? To the strange comforts of smutty books and podcasting.
#76: Creativity Coach: Krista Kankula: BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Seth Godin's The Practice
I had an idea a couple of months ago, I was listening to the book “The Practice” by Seth Godin, and I thought - talking about this book with a fellow creative would make for some fantastic conversation. About that same time, today’s creative person, Krista Kankula was on my radar. She is an artist and creativity coach. The exact kind of person that you’d want to get into a deep conversation about creativity with. I pitched the idea to Krista and we set it up.
#75: Musician: Densil McFarlane: "Different things coming out of my body"
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.
#74: Marketer & Coach: Joshua Harris: "The Full Spectrum of Color"
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 Fast forward 20+ years - Josh has self unpublished all of his books, left Pastoring and Christianity, and now runs a marketing agency and coaches.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 was it like for him to wrestle his own creations?
#73: Photographer: Ariana del Mundo: "You have these talents, you might as well use them"
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
#72: Doc-Filmmaker: Jackson Rowe: "Am I being honest? Am I being funny?"
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 love 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!
#71: Design Director: Raj Sidhu: "I want to be part of whatever this is"
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.
#70: Photographer: Justin Atkins: "An imaginative and sparkly life"
This week I enter the world of Justin Atkins. Justin is a photographer and artist whose work is bold and vibrant. I loved getting to know Justin, hearing about his on-set alter-ego, hearing about his process, and being jealous of his high school experience. Great one. Do it up!
#69: Punk Band: Bad Waitress: "Shut the F**k up, Ryan!"
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.
#68: Street Photographer: Matthew Anson: Capturing Time
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, what he has learned about the world taking photos on the streets, and what happens after we die. Great chat. Do it up.
#67: Tattoo Artist: Anna Matheson - "There is room for this"
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.
#66 - Alt-music Artist: Mandolynne: "It's that easy, kids"
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.
#65: Lego Artist: Jonathan Farrell: "Letting go is wisdom"
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.
#64: Illustrator: Julie Campbell: "I'm trying but it's not cute yet"
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 drawings of cute girls for cute girls sake. Great episode!
#63: Artist: Joss Monzon - "Memento Mori"
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/
Baker: Lenore Johnson - "I'm not a Creative, I'm the Good-at-Math Kid"
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. Lenore Johnson owns Lenjo Bakes right here the pod's hometown, Kitchener Ontario. 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 world. How she came to her own creativity and why she thinks baking isn't all that complicated.
Self-Portrait Artist: Soli Stardust - "I wanted to be in magazines..."
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.
Ceramic Artist: Sarah Hebert - "Bodies of Clay"
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.
Designer: Katie Grant "I like saying spicy things"
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.