Creative People Podcast

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

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

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...

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 yo...

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 anyth...

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 go...

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?s...

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...

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....

#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...

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...

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/lu...

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 th...

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.co...

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....

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! http...

#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 o...

#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/ Mus...

This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Montreal based Pixel Artist Maxwell Step.  Maxwell tells us all about his work, what it's like to be a creative in Montreal.  We get into it a bit on vegan food and the connection we can have via language.  Good one, do it up! https://www.instagram.com/maxwell.stepart/ https://maxwellstep.threadless.com/ Please review the podcast & screensho...

This week on the podcast I'm chatting with musician Laura Sones -  Laura is part of the band 12 Mile Island and it was so nice to talk with her about her music and the bands that she plays in.  We get into it about her unexpected reaction to things slowing down because of covid, gardening, and watching things grow.  We had such a nice chat! https://www.instagram.com/lorsones/ https://www.inst...

This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Waterloo Region artist Trisha Abe.  In the relatively short time that Trisha has been working as an artist, she has made a big impact and has made a style all her own.  Trisha and I have a great time about her pivoting from science to art, restricting influences, and getting our heads around the business side of being a creative.  Great one, do it up...

This week I get to talk with rapper Pandaraps.  We get into how his music comes together, working with other people, and aiming for decent.  I've been using Pandaraps tunes on the podcast for a while now and I was really looking forward to chatting with him.  Check it out. Find Pandaraps on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62vq9yQAS5AoJMOZ95Gwpc www.creativepeople-podcast.com

This weekend on the podcast I'm chatting with boudoir photographer Katie Refling.  She tells me about how she went from haunted ghost tours to shooting for the show How to Look Good Naked.  Katie has an interesting view on photography and people feel about their bodies - she shares all that and more with us on the podcast today.  Good one, do it up! https://www.instagram.com/katiereflingphoto...

This week on the pod we head to church with a local pastor, Paul Dunk.  He is the minster at KW Redeemer and it was really great to get some insights into everything from being a pastor to stand up comedy.  Paul has a really unique perspective and I think you're going to enjoy our chat. Find KW Redeemer at: https://kwredeemer.com/ And for some more info on Paul and his journey, check out this...

This weekend I get to chat with Good Company Productions founder Amit Mehta.  We have a great chat about all the interesting and outside the box Good Co is doing and then we get into the nitty-gritty on creativity and how we approach it.  Really, really interesting chat! https://goodcompanyproductions.ca/ Music for the podcast was created by Yellowbase: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08RrRBdcoplP...