The Creative Pulse podcast

Julian Victor is a talented filmmaker who is particularly fond of wildlife that thrives in bustling urban environments. He’s passionate about sharing wildlife conservation stories to raise awareness of our natural world, its inhabitants and how to preserve them. From bald eagles against a CN Tower (Toronto, Canada) backdrop, to wild elephants in Botswana, his creative energy and enthusiasm for wil...

Isabella Hoops is an accomplished performer and the tool of her trade is a hula hoop. She has hula hoops that light up, and sometimes, they're even on fire! And forget about having one hula hoop around her body - she has multiple hoops that she controls with incredible precision and finesse! In each show, she brings her own style of dance and rhythm, creating a memorable experience for the au...

Kayla Drescher can shock, entertain and delight you with her sleight-of-hand magical storytelling. She was David Copperfield’s choice as “The Next Great Magician” and impressed and charmed Penn & Teller on their Fool Us show with one of her signature, story-based, illusions. You may have seen her perform live with the Champions of Magic show, where she is one of five world-class illusionists w...

Tracey Erin Smith is an award-winning performer and director, as well as the founder of SOULO Theatre. Using her extensive knowledge and experience she guides people from all walks of life as they develop, write and ultimately perform a one-person show of their own. She is a tour de force theatre artist who works with actors, comedians, bankers, lawyers, clergy, drag queens and everyone in between...

Paul de Burger has been able to blend creativity into every part of his life, both in his personal interests as well as in his career. He’s a musician, a writer, photographer, podcaster and professional speaker. Creativity seems to flow in every aspect of his life. For the 30th episode of the Creative Pulse podcast, host Angela de Burger is so happy to welcome her incredibly talented husband. They...

Lauren Pelkey was bitten by the travel bug after a study-abroad experience and she’s never looked back. Her love of exploring new areas in the world led her to create a popular travel blog called Wanderluluu, and her photographs capture people’s imaginations thanks to her fun Instagram account. She even had a job where she hosted retreats in some of the most exotic locations around the world! Orig...

As a talented crochet artist, Drew Hill designs and creates characters with personality! They’re all part of a community he calls Drewbie’s Zoo. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Drew about why he was drawn to crocheting, what inspires his creativity, how he approaches a new project, whether his designs evolve over time, and what crochet has added to his life. With some inspiration...

Elin Petronella creates modern embroidery works of art, impeccably bringing them to life with her needle and thread. Rather than repeating tried and true embroidery patterns, her designs are inspired by the architecture of the European cities she’s called home as well as the places she’s worked and travelled to around the globe. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Elin about why she...

Natasha Smart is a wet felting textile artist, which means that she starts with materials such as wool fibres and through a multi-step process (which involves water, as you might have guessed) she ends up making a unique piece of fabric. It’s like magic to see her start with wispy pieces of wool and have them latch on to each other and end up as a firm, solid piece of material. Letting her imagina...

Claudine Hemingway feels a strong pull to the city of light - Paris, France. Being a descendant of writer Ernest Hemingway, whose name is connected to Paris due to the time he spent there and the stories he told, maybe it’s a family connection that drew Claudine to this creativity-filled city. Her own grandparents visited often and sparked a fascination that has only grown throughout her life. She...

Krystal Kenney ‌fell‌ ‌in‌ ‌love‌ ‌with‌ ‌Paris‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌teenager‌ ‌after‌ ‌visiting‌ ‌as‌ ‌part‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌school‌ ‌trip.‌ ‌Living in the United States at the time, she dreamed of moving internationally and several years later she made it happen. She now lives in the city of light: Paris, France where she explores ‌her‌ ‌creative‌ ‌talents‌ ‌in‌ ‌many‌ ‌different‌ ‌ways.‌ ‌ She’s‌ ‌a‌ ‌professi...

David Burkus literally wrote the book about the myths of creativity, sharing the misconceptions that can hold people back from reaching their creative dreams and goals. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with David about five of the creativity myths he busted in his book, what drew him to sharing his expertise through writing, and his creative approach when starting a new project. He’s a...

Hope Heffner-Solimeo is an Art Therapist who helps people express themselves through creativity. In addition to being immersed in this impactful career, she's also an artist in her personal life. She creates ethereal, colour-drenched paintings that she calls ‘fluid artwork’. She shares that she creates each piece with an intention towards connection with herself, others, and the love and ligh...

Sam Bradd expertly uses his creative skills to make complex subject matter very clear. He listens intently, sees patterns, and goes deep into the ideas he’s hearing to pull out the collective wisdom of the group by drawing the dialogue. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Sam about taking complex topics and translating them into visual concepts, why graphic recording is such a powerf...

Kait Rhoads creates stunning glass art sculptures that have been exhibited all over the world - from the USA to the UK, to Italy, Belgium, China, Japan and lots of points in between. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Glass from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Glass from Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics. She also received a Fulbright Scholarsh...

Jason Davis has dedicated his life to studying, performing and teaching opera and musical theatre in both Canada and the United States. He studied music at Dalhousie University, specializing in performance, and in addition, studied opera at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School. He has served as the Assistant Director of Hartt Summer Term, was an Adjunct Professor and Stage Director at Acadia...

Michael Fortune has spent years perfecting his skills, digging into all the possibilities he can explore through his form of craftsmanship. As a result, he is known as one of Canada’s most respected and creative contemporary furniture masters. He designs innovative and one-of-a-kind objects in wood, with a strong commitment to his creative vision. He’s known for his technical and design expertise,...

William “Grit” Laskin is not only one of the world’s most talented and respected makers of steel-string, classical and flamenco guitars, but he expertly adds unique designs to the guitars he builds through intricate engraved inlay artwork.  His fans include legendary guitarists such as Rik Emmett, Tom Cochrane, k.d.lang, Jesse Cook, Garnet Rogers, and Stan Rogers. And Canada’s National Museum of H...

Sage Tyrtle is a kind of special storyteller. She creates profound connections with audiences as they listen to her personal, expertly-crafted and engagingly-presented stories. She’s performed all over the world, sharing stories that vary in length and topic. Some are finely tuned and developed over a considerable time frame, and others are improvised on the spot. Her talents have been recognized...

Chavalia Mwamba is creative to her core and applies this way of being to her passion of creating unforgettable scents. A self-taught perfumer, she has experimented with scents and ingredients extensively in order to create the best combinations for her clients. She founded and operates a niche perfumery, Pink MahogHany, and says she focuses on making unique aromatic experiences by using essential...

James Miles is dedicated to revolutionizing arts education. He focuses on igniting the creative power of young people through culturally engaging learning experiences. After starting his professional life as an actor, he soon found himself drawn to the education side of the arts. Since finding his passion two decades ago he has served as the Director of Education at the Urban Arts Partnership in N...

Brooke Warner has spent her life finding ways to help people share their stories. She had a successful career in the traditional publishing industry before co-founding She Writes Press , an independent publishing company that was honoured as the 2019 Independent Publisher of the Year. As an author, she’s published several books including Write On, Sisters! and Green-light Your Book . She’s also wr...

Through their acts of creative, joyful activism they bring smiles to the faces of millions of people and raise thousands of dollars for community-serving organizations. Hasmeet Singh Chandok and Kunwar Singh are the co-founders of the Maritime Bhangra Group, sharing high-energy dance performances through videos and live events. Their creative projects and events bring attention to, and raise funds...

Karen Evans Moratz  is an accomplished musician who is the principal flutist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, author of the bestselling book Flute For Dummies, and an adjunct instructor of flute and an Artist-in-Residence at Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts. She has studied and performed all over the world, and is extremely active in her community, as the founding member of...

Miranda Currie is a children’s entertainer who helps fuel a love of music for her audiences. She writes and performs songs that help kids learn Indigenous languages and to be proud of their culture in a fun and engaging way. She says that at the core of everything she does, she hopes to change the Indigenous narrative in Canada in a positive way. She’s a talented multidisciplinary artist who was n...