The Creatives Podcast

2025 was the year everything compounded. From a bedroom desk to studio ownership, this episode reflects on filming pro racing, building a studio, video production, creating commercials, and the lessons that only show up after years of reps. Ramzi breaks down the projects, the tools that powered the work, and the mindset shaping 2026.Pano Media - https://www.panomedia.co Ramzi on Instagram - https:...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Today we have a chat with Marc Lafleur who is a multifaceted entrepreneur with an incredibly unique story and mindset. Marc articulates his insights about business in a way that makes them easy to understand, visualize, and consider applying to your own situation. In this episode he shares a big announcement about his guest appearance on a very popular Canadian tel...

First time in Dubai — filming, creating, and reflecting. Between the racetrack, the skyline, and late-night edits, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to grow as a creator and run a business. This episode is me sharing thoughts on creativity, persistence, and why action always comes before motivation. It’s been a wild year of projects and travel, and I wanted to capture some of it while I...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Ryan Antooa. Amongst many other things, Ryan is a Designer, Brand Strategist & Photographer with a refreshing approach to his work. This is the second time that Ryan joins us on TheCreatives podcast and he flips the script on Ramzi in this episode by asking h...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Today I'm joined by my good friend Suellio Almeida who, amongst many things, is a content creator, racing driver, driving coach, entrepreneur, and master pianist. Suellio has been sharing his journey with millions of people through his unique approach to storytelling and immensely valuable teaching methods. He has over 7000 students enrolled in his racing academy,...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! 2024 will go down in the books as one of the most developmental, adventure-filled, difficult, and exciting years of my life. I recorded this episode in the first few days of the new year while the thoughts and feels were still fresh. Join me in taking a look back at valuable lessons and stories from 2024 and setting sights for goals in 2025! Check out Ramzi on Inst...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! This episode is part of a series that we are doing in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club ⁠⁠⁠ ottdesign.club ⁠⁠⁠ . On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. In this episode I sit down...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! This episode is part of a series that we are doing in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club ⁠⁠ ottdesign.club ⁠⁠ . On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. In this episode we follow up...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! This episode is part of a series that we are doing in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club ⁠⁠ ottdesign.club ⁠⁠ . On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. In this episode we follow up...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! This episode is part of a series that we are doing in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club ⁠ ottdesign.club ⁠ . On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. In this episode we follow up w...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! This episode is part of a series that we are doing in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club ottdesign.club . On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. In this episode we follow up with...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! On August 22nd, 2024, we held a LIVE panel discussing the topic of "Working With Your Hands". As that this topic is dear to my heart and a core element of all of my endeavours, my friend Izzy asked me to host the panel. Here is the full panel discussion from the event. The following episodes will dive deeper into each panelist. This endeavour has also been featured...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Joining you from a pier by the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, California, are Ramzi Estephan and Andrew Phanthavong. After an absolutely EPIC race weekend with Suellio Almeida, we recollect our thoughts about the weekend, the year, and our experiences navigating the journey of a creator. Andrew is a long time friend of Ramzi and they used to have a podcast to...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Today's episode is a unique one. Joining me at the start/finish line of Germany's legendary grand prix racing circuit - The Hockenheimring! In this episode Ramzi explores the relationship between discomfort and growth, and how it has been a prevalent theme in his life recently. If you enjoy this format of off-the-cuff and on-location episodes, let us know i...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Lauren Spangler. Lauren has a really interesting past as a professional musician and she is currently a creative coach and corporate strategist. We learn about how she blends all of these things together for a beautiful and wholehearted approach to her life a...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Pearly Pouponneau. Pearly is a creative director, provocative artist, community builder, a mother, and much more. You can expect to learn about how Pearly approaches her art, her motherhood, and how she has woven her cultural roots into all that she does. Mor...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with pro athlete Sherrod Baltimore. Sherrod is a CFL defensive back born in Fort Washington, Maryland. In this episode we explore Sherrod's journey and he shares insights about how he weaves Creativity into his work as an athlete and how he parallels his athle...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Dr. Anmar Salman. Anmar is a family physician by day who has endeavoured into the world of men's fashion for a multitude of amazing reasons. In this episode we explore what Anmar means when he says "My approach is to empower, not to prescribe"....

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Marc Lafleur. Marc is a unique individual with a capacity for high-intensity activities that include racing cars, hiking enormous mountains, operating a multi-million dollar business, running marathons, and more. In this episode we learn about Marc's jour...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Nickie Shobeiry. Nickie is a writer, film and radio producer, and a journalist covering social impact and culture. In this episode we learn about Nickie's story as a media content creator, why she ended up in Ottawa, insights on journalism, views on AI, a...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Ryan Antooa. Amongst many other things, Ryan is a Designer, Brand Strategist & Photographer with a refreshing approach to his work. Ryan and Ramzi chat about many topics in this episode that relate to self-awareness and how they approach the complex journ...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's monumental episode, our exploration continues with our FIRST VIRTUAL GUEST, Matteo Bertoli! Matteo is a seasoned filmmaker with a refreshing approach to cinematography. He is also the founder of BUTTERY LUTs which have been a global success in the world of colour grading. Matteo tells us all about...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Where we explore Creativity through conversation and in today's episode, our exploration continues with Tyler Griffin. Tyler is a mortgage broker by profession who deploys Creativity in his own personal life and for the betterment of his clients. His welcoming approach to helping others on their financial journey has taken him far and we think you will enjoy hi...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast! Today we regroup with our host, Ramzi and get to know him a little bit. We dive into how this podcast started, reflect back on the last 19 episodes, and talk about plans moving forward! We hope that TheCreatives Podcast brings you value. If you enjoy it please consider sharing it with somebody you know! Check out all the other info below: TheCreatives is proudly su...

Welcome to TheCreatives Podcast, where we explore creativity through conversation with amazing people in the world. In today's episode we sit down for a chat with a very talented artist who has a refreshing perspective on creativity, Mazarine Memon. We learn about Mazarine's journey as a creative, what creativity means to her, and she offers valuable insights to those interested in endeavo...