Creative-Me-Podcast

Episode 19 is with Mood Swings podcast host Nathan Brown. We spoke about mental health, celebrity culture, how Mood Swings podcast came to be, live shows and much more. I was lucky enough to be a guest on Mood Swings back in March I feel that it's so important to have discussions like this more often than we allow ourselves to so thanks again to Nathan for coming on the podcast And check out Natha...

Episode 18 of Creative Me Podcast is with local Hip Hop and RnB Producer Vagrant Real Estate. We spoke about how he began his career and how he goes about producing his music for artists in the uk and abroad along with a general geek conversation about hip hop, Kanye West and loads more. I think it's great that we can speak with people who are passionate about what they do and I'd like to thank Va...

Episode 17 of creative me podcast is with local cultural producer and artist Mary Butterworth. We covered a few topics during this episode from Mary's creative practice and early influences, painted doors, nuart and her new studio space Kekun with her partner Jon Reid who I interviewed on episode 11. So I hope you my chat with Mary, and be sure to check out her website and all the other things she...

Episode 16 of Creative Me Podcast is with photographer and North East Scotland College lecturer Steve Smith. We spoke about how Steve's career as a photographer started and the journey's it led him to from Liverpool, New York, London, and back to Aberdeen. I definitely could have chatted with Steve for much longer as he has a wealth of knowledge, experience and loads of interesting stories. So tha...

Episode 14 creative me podcast is with Justin Lawrie aka Honk. We spoke about a number of things during this episode from Honk developing his creative practice, collaborating with Gary Kemp from Doric Skateboards, Nuart, social media and much more. I've been following Honk on social media for a bit now and through his illustrations his definitely developed a unique style of his own. So thanks agai...

So I had a nice little chat with Shane Strachan and Kate Steenhauer about their upcoming multidisciplinary performance called The Shelter. You may have heard or seen posts on social media about this interesting piece that draws on real life conversations from local bus stops. We speak about how the idea for this performance came about, and the process involved that will hopefully have the audience...

Episode 13 of creative me podcast is with Constantine The Artist, Constantine is a self-taught portrait and conceptual artist. We spoke about Constantine's creative journey, the influences on his current work especially his conceptual characters and much more. I really enjoyed talking with Constantine he has a positive outlook on life, so thanks again Constantine for coming on the podcast. I seem...

Episode 12 of Creative Me podcast is with Mechelle Clark the founder of Melt. We spoke about how Melt came to be, how being an independent business owner is a hard graft, looking after your mental health, food porn, and geek culture. Mechelle also dispels some of the over exaggerated success rumours reported in the those red label newspapers. It was great talking with Mechelle as she’s definitely...

Episode 11 of Creative Me Podcast is with all round creative grafter Jon Reid. We talk about Jon's early creative influences that led him to going about documenting creativity and culture in Aberdeen and beyond via his blog Mood of Collapse which will be ten years old this year. We also discuss the current landscape of art and creativity in the north east of Scotland and how Aberdeen is beginning...

Episode 10 of the creative me podcast is with local writer Emily Utter. Emily is originally from Canada and we talk about her family connections to Aberdeen, along with reflections on early childhood influences that fed into her imagination growing up on a farm. We also talk about Emily's career development in Aberdeen, her love for the "water of life" (that's whisky for the non-scottish listeners...

Check it out people Episode 9 of the Creative Me Podcast is with artist and writer Emma Stubbs. It was great catching up with Emma we covered a lot of topics during our discussion from Emma reflecting on her creative family background, her passion for the countryside and nature, the positive influences she had growing up in the North East of Scotland, networking in the early 90’s, the pressures pl...

Episode 8 of the Creative Me Podcast is with Elaine Cleary the founder and organiser of Aberdeen Soup. We spoke about the benefits of connecting with your local community, celebrating your family history, how Aberdeen Soup came to be and how it can benefit the local community. Elaine always seems to be on the go and we also talk about her role as the local president for Junior Chamber Internationa...

Episode 7 of the Creative Me Podcast with Shirin Karbor was a nice little chat. Shirin spoke with me about coming from a creative family, where her love for drawing animal characters came from, how the North East and the rest of Scotland has responded to her work, and receiving a visual artist and craft makers award in 2017. We also discuss how Shirin previoulsey felt isolated as a creative in Abe...

Here it is people Episode 6 of the Creative Me Podcast with Adam Coutts & Cameron Mowat from 10ft Tall Theatre. During the episode Adam and Cameron tell me about when they first met and how 10ft tall came about. They also talk about engaging with the audience in new and diverse ways, connecting with Aberdeen’s Russian community through their previous Chekhov Shorts performances, the shared experie...

After a short break we are back with a new Creative Me Podcast episode featuring artist Jenny Hood. I first met Jenny back in 2016 and not 2006 as I clumsily state in the intro. We talk about the Sustaining Life As A Creative Programme we participated in with the Creative Learning Team and it’s long lasting positive effects on us both as creatives. We also delved into a discussion of how insects a...

So after a week of being ill and out of commission, I had some time to think, and thought why not just record a short brief episode to say thanks for the support and some christmas well wishes to you all. Got some great and interesting guests lined up for 2018. loving this journey and appreciate your support, remember to keep liking and sharing much love Ica

Elane Colville is the owner of The Vintage Closet shop in Aberdeen, we sat down to talk about how Elane came to be the owner of the closet. The shop having it's own personality, working with and supporting students in Aberdeen and being open to learn from the older and younger generations. Elane also reflects on a couple nice stories about customers she has encountered over the years, and the impo...

So here it is the second episode of the creative me podcast. During this episode I sat down with writer and blogger Lauren Aitchison. To have such an opportunity was a great experience as we speak about Lauren's passion for writing, her political blog https://www.bimbomag.com/ the current state of racism in the uk and america, feminism, and donald trump. We also speak about our mutual appreciation...

This is the first creative me podcast episode with Doric Skateboard's owner Gary Kemp. During the episode we talk about the importance of sticking to your convictions as an independent business owner, Gary's creative process, and connecting with Aberdeen's creative community along with our mutual appreciation for old school hip hop. Gary's passion for what he does is refreshing to see and i'm sure...