Colour Me Happy! - By Brandi Hofer Studios

Carmen Mardonez took the brave leap into pursuing her passion across the world. Changing direction and shifting from one career to a full time Artist. Not only did she take that brave leap but she did so in the throws of becoming a new mother, moving to a new country, and laying down new roots in L.A. Her work is powerful, and bold and unlike anything I've seen. Carmen shares with us her creative...

Trish!! This interview had us smiling all throughout! I was so cool to finally sit down with Trish! She shares some insiders design secrets and the interesting world that is HGTV and design and the BIG projects she is working on now. I got to know Trish a few years back as one of the artists featured in Sarah and Bryan Baeumler's "House of Bryan". IT was such a cool experience and I wanted you to...

What can I say!  Verna the painter, muralist and author talking about not feeling like she belonged, pish posh! Feeling like she needed a degree when she entered the world of art. I have known her for a few years and from what I DO know is that is complete nonsense! Verna is driven, ambitious and ready to take on any project. She overcomes fear and takes on amazing endeavours head on! What di...

Sarah always makes me laugh, and I have loved getting to know her better. She is candid, raw, and blunt and I admire those qualities so much in her. You will laugh with us in this fun episode with bonkers talented Philly artist Sarah Detweiler. Be sure to find her on instagram @sd_artifacts where you can find her stunning past work and get sneak peeks at her new collection. Be sure to keep tabs on...

Weekend Inspiration  We all have a lot to learn. It starts with kindness and compassion for one another. There are no shortage of incredible women I have had the opportunity to learn from or support! In this pod episode we chat with indigenous photographer Randi Noble founder of Yellow Finch Images https://www.instagram.com/yellowfinchimages/  Randi is passionate about bridging community...

#weekendinspiration Transform your passion into a thriving business with Artist Lindsay Ekstrom It was such a pleasure having Dallas Artist Lindsay on the PODCAST! Lindsay just did a custom piece of Coach McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. I don't know much about football, but am pretty sure this is a very BIG DEAL! Way to go Lindsay! A high paced episode, try to keep up and try to find so...

In this episode we chat with this local BADASS Jessie Mann! She shares some impactful moments that changed the course of her life. The way she lives is inspiring and we know you will leave this episode feeling uplifted and lusting for life just as Jessie does! We discussed the subject of "I GET TO" and I remember when I first shared this last year and Jessie messaging me that I needed to write a b...

Halie Torris is on the mic this week and we just couldn't stop chatting in this recording! It felt like meeting an old a friend, however, we were meeting for the very first time. Pop us in your ear while you drive or when you're working, it will feel like your drinking coffee with friends! Halie speaks about her path to self discovery and the evolution of her creative career and success as an arti...

Naked - Stripped bare. That is how I showed up for this episode with Vanessa Clinical Director, Co-Owner and Certified Medical Aesthetician of Nouveau Laser and Aesthetic Centre. And if you hadn't noticed already I am open to sharing! Vanessa and I chat candidly about skin, acne, surprising facts about inflammation and more.  I met Vanessa at Nouveau as I was searching for answers after years...

Wow! We are so excited that Alicia Puig took the time to sit down and join us for this episode, it was such a pleasure chatting with her. Alicia is one of the founders of PXP Contemporary Gallery , Director of Business Operations at Create Magazine , and Co-Author of The Complete Smartist Guide and arts writer and so much more! In this candid conversation Alicia is transparent about her journey an...

We had to have a follow-up episode to our last with the infamous Lana Laine after Stephanie Munro and I spoke so highly of her in the last pod. A BIG thank you to Lana for taking our interview on such short notice! In this conversation we chat about the power of giving back and finding community and how it doesn't just fill your cup it can actually make you live longer! WHAT?! Lana shares all her...

When there is power and emotion behind your "why" it can take you to where you were meant to be in this life. All the fears and doubts fall to the wayside in the face of your why. In this stunning conversation Stephanie and I discuss the power of community and the strength in collaboration . When we support and life one another up it is an insurmountable force. Stephanie talks about her hopes and...

Mother's Day featured guest Elli Milan , founder of Milan Art Institute . What can I say, I left this conversation uplifted . It made me feel like all my hopes and dreams were absolutely possible. Why?! Because Elli just has an air about her, and I don't think I am the only one who feels this way when they are around her. Taking her vision from a dream she had when she was 19 and passionately purs...

I believe in YOU! #weekendinspiration Learn More: https://www.brandihofer.ca/colourmehappypodcast YouTube: https://youtu.be/N0wvp3Q81HA An all new solo episode all about perspective. And at the end of every day what matters most 🥰 Here I take you through following your journey and believing in yourself at any age or time in your life. What can I say, I’ve fallen absolutely in love with teaching!...

What can I tell you about this!? Well, it was magic from the start. A longer episode but worth every beautiful moment of conversation. Little did Kristin and I know what we would be doing months after this podcast recording.  I think it's only fair that I tell you the whole story. Kristin asked if she could bring her daughter Ruby over to our studio for her 12th birthday as a gift. The mornin...

You are your own best advocate! You want to write a book, write one. Want to be a painter, buy some paint. Want to learn a different language, get an app. Want to win the lottery, buy a ticket. Just do it. No one is going to come knocking at your door and do it for you and give you the golden ticket to the life you’ve been daydreaming about. Take leaps, do the things that send tingles down your sp...

Shattering Stereotypes! In this episode we chat with artist and mother Tara Bach and we get pretty fired up partway through about stereotypes in the art world. We are mother's yes, but we are artist and by being a mother that does not make us any less of an artist. We have an upcoming call for art through our BHA Gallery which is a female based gallery be sure to apply, all levels and mediums welc...

This week we feature Author, Coach, Art Therapist, and Artist Leah Guzman on the Colour Me Happy Podcast! We just received her book in the mail with her Oracle Deck. Trust me when I say I know very little about chakras and manifesting, Leah Helps me to understand some of it in this episode, I was so enlightened. What I can tell you: what I have learned so far is that it IS crazy cool and so so mag...

Think you or someone you know would be great on our podcast! Apply Now: https://www.brandihofer.ca/colourmehappypodcast This was such a great chat with member Leah Mann  she is such a badass female who has done it all! We reflect on what it is like to change and shift career, and pursuing your passion. We discuss why it's important to support and work with professionals in your local communit...

Money mindset and more for creatives! Need a pick-me-up this week!? Well, we have a sweet treat for you and a cup full of sunshine, Celine Gabrielle! A corky Canadian creative who has some major mindset shift she shares! Celine is taking the art world by storm and loving every minute of it! Enjoy friends, and may the sleep gods be ever in your favour! xoxo B Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y6b8...

We have member Jill Kelly founder and CEO of Red Bicycle Communications. We chat all about the importance of support one another now more than ever! RB Communications has proposed a new award for our community: Women in Business award and Jill speaks about how it came into fruition. As always Jill throws some interesting stats with me, they always surprise me and they shouldn't. We get transparent...

It was our absolute pleasure to interview Dimitra Milan Dunn Artist and Visionary from Milan Institute, who sold $1,000 000 worth of art and products by the time she was 15. It wasn't all it was cracked up to be and she opens up about her journey on the cast.  I could not believe the old soul I connected to in this young woman, wise beyond her years, age is just a number after all! We have th...

Pursuing your passion! And that she DOES! Elenee Maria Young Not only has taken the reins with her family business Spiro's she continues to thrive in her music career! I have had the pleasure of playing witness to this woman's growth. She is undeniably intelligent and driven! In this cast she is honest and vulnerable about her life as a mother and creative. Not only is she extremely talented, she...

In this episode we chat with Charuka Arora from Arts to Heart Podcast. We reflect on finding ourselves by connecting through community and healing after blindsiding loss. We continue the conversation on self-love and Charuka speaks candidly about honouring her creative journey. Take care of yourselves friends, and once again I thank you for your time.  Be sure to follow and browse the communi...

We hope you enjoy this beautiful chat with Melissa from Beyond Borders Circle of Change. We speak about the impact of small acts of kindness and the power we each have in the choices we make every day.  Gearing up for Kindness Wins 2022! We are so honoured to have designed this years Kindness Wins Apparel line. Not only is this an initiative that is close to our hearts, it greatly impacts our...