This is How We Create

Show Notes: Have you ever thought about making your own artistic prints? Visual artist, Katrina Andry, shares her journey from growing up in New Orleans to discovering the world of printmaking. Katrina answers how to stand out as an artist and how to create work that resonates with the soul. If you've ever struggled or thought about how to weave symbolism in your work, this episode is for you.   E...

If you've ever been interested in filmmaking, you will love learning how writer and filmmaker Téa Lynor brings her scripts to life. Téa writes vibrant narratives that spring from her values and personal life. In this episode, Téa shares her insights on how to make ethical films, how to prioritize diversity in your work and how to build well-developed characters in the next story you're writing. La...

Have you ever thought about building a creative business? Sit in to hear how guest Carmelle Kendall, is a creative director, illustrator, and co-founded the stationery brand Neighborly Paper. Carmelle and her business partner swiftly grew Neighborly Paper in a 100+ stores. Listening to hear how Carmelle is living her creative life.  🔥✨ Our younger creators can enjoy Carmelle's illustrations in t...

Have you thought about writing your memoir? Or better yet, how about an illustrative memoir? Jonell Joshua, author and illustrator, joins us to discuss her creative journey and the process of writing her memoir.   Jonell walks us through the process of writing her memoir and the specific tactics she used to accomplish her goal while holding down a full-time job.  You'll walk away enthralled with J...

How can you unleash your creativity and defy limitations? Candice Tavares, is a palliative care pharmacist by day and artist off-the clock. Candice embraces the rich textures of wood to create powerful works that celebrate Black beauty and shatter negative stereotypes. Her art is a warm embrace, reminding viewers of their inherent value and strength. Tune in for a dose of inspiration! ✨ Keep up w...

Ready to unleash your creative potential?  Are you curious about how to exhibit your work at major art shows? Join us as we chat with the incredible artist Tasanee Durrett about her journey of healing, resilience, and finding her artistic voice after a life-changing experience.   Tasanee participates in Chicago EXPO (April 11 - 14, 2024). Check out her piece "Have Some Faith" is showcased at the E...

Ever dreamed of ditching your 9-5 for a life fuelled by passion? This week, meet our guest Tomesha Faxio – lawyer turned photographer – who did just that. Her book Wash Day is a love letter to Black hair, a story of reinvention and fearless creativity. Tomesha spills the beans on book deals, agents, and the winding path to finding your purpose.  Discover how Wash Day went from concept to reality,...

Want to turn your creative passion into a thriving business? Meet Jeanetta Gonzales, a master of surface design and illustration who's done just that! Hear how Jeanetta left corporate work to become a sought-after freelancer.  Jeanetta shares the intricacies of licensing, the art of negotiation, and the joy of mentoring upcoming talent. Join us as we explore what it means to live a life dedicated...

Zoe Si, a talented cartoonist and illustrator with a unique journey from law to art, shares her story on "This is How We Create." Starting as a self-taught artist who used drawing as a stress reliever, Zoe transitioned from her career in law to pursue her passion for art full-time. She opens up about securing her first book deal, contributing to The New Yorker, and her nomination for a Pulitzer Pr...

Show Notes Danielle Scruggs, a photo editor and founder of Black Women Directors, shares her journey from growing up in Rogers Park to becoming a successful photo editor and photographer. She discusses the role of a photo editor, the qualities that make a photographer successful, and how she approaches her own assignments. Danielle also talks about her love for film and the inspiration she draws f...

Join us as Jennifer Turner reveals how she turned her artistic dreams into reality, blending traditional methods with cutting-edge AI. Learn about her inspirations, the evolution of her unique style, and how a background in graphic design paved the way for success. Jennifer's story is a treasure trove of insights and advice for anyone eager to push the boundaries of their creativity and share thei...

Summary On this week's episode of This is How We Create, Tobi Shinobi shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a successful photographer.  He shares with us how discovered his passion for photography, and the challenges he faced in finding his style in that genre. Tobi emphasizes the importance of maintaining relationships with gateholders and sponsors as a freelancer. He also shares his...

In this episode we remember and celebrate creative life of Lisa Hunt. Lisa was a graphic artist and designer. She shares her creative journey and the influences that sparked her interest in art. From her childhood experiences with her mother and aunt, to studying graphic design at Pratt Institute, to working in magazine publishing, Lisa's career was been a series of explorations and reinventions....

Nicole Crowder is a Furniture Designer + Upholsterer.  As a so-called army brat, Nicole lived around the world, an experience that fostered her appreciation for design and how design is represented around the world.  Prior to finding upholstery, Nicole worked as photo editor an experience that taught her the skills of art direction and love of creating vignettes for her finished upholstery pieces...

Let's create a personal strategic plan! Do you ever think about what your life is like in 5 years? Or even in 3 years? Are you feeling lost in a sea of big dreams and grand plans for your future? Do you find yourself constantly jotting down ideas for new projects, but unsure of how to make them a reality? What if you learned a system to create a personal strategic plan that helps you identify and...

Some people wait to be chosen, hired, or validated. But others don't wait. They make their own path with determination. They use different tools, like guerrilla marketing, to get noticed. Dr. Fahamu Pecou is one of those people. Today on the podcast, you'll hear his inspiring journey from dreams of working as an animator to becoming an award-winning artist. Dr. Pecou studied painting, when he secu...

I'm so excited to welcome famed member of the group Kassav Jocelyne Beroard, to the podcast today! We truly never know what the future holds for us. The same can be said for Jocelyne who grew up on the island of Martinique in the 1950s and 60s. Though she played piano as a child, Jocelyne never had a career in music in mind as she grew up. As you'll hear, Jocelyne attempted a career in medicine an...

I'm happy to host Jasmine Guillory in the guest chair.  Jasmine started her career out as a lawyer, but fell into writing books after participating in a National Novel Writing Month Challenge. Since then she has written over 8 books.  Her most page turning and delightful book, Drunk On Love is widely available.   During our time together, Jasmine and I talk about how she came to find her voice as...

Have you ever wondered how a movie gets made? Or better yet, where do the ideas from movies come from? And if you're like me, a person who has her eyes set on making a short film, wouldn't it be great if there were someone there to help you buff up your idea and make the end product simply spectacular? Shannan E. Johnson, is a former creative executive at NBCU/The Syfy Channel. She left her full-t...

Have you ever wondered what an artist's week looks like? In this episode, photographer and This is How We Create Host walks her through a week in her work life. How do your weeks go? Please share your favorite moment from this past week by sending us an email hello@martineseverin.com. Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/ Follow This Is How We Create on IG.  https://ww...

Welcome back to This is How We Create. My name is Martine Severin your host. I'm excited to welcome Lisa Hunt is artist and designer. Lisa has had a wide-ranging career as a creative, from doing work as a graphic designer, to becoming a magazine editor credits her aunts and mom in sparking her interests in art and in creating. In art school she sharpened her interests and while there took screen p...

In this episode of the This Is How We Create podcast we talk with interior designer, Gail M Davis. Gail Davis Designs is renowned for crafting elegant interiors that feel soulful, livable, and personal. For 15 years, celebrated designer Gail M. Davis has applied her formal design training to homes across the country, transforming houses into her clients' forever homes. With a background in the fas...

Today on the This is How We Create Podcast, international master photographer and Sony Artisan Scott Robert Lim joins us to talk about how he learned to spot and create a catalog of opportunities as an artist even when the unthinkable happens and income streams dry up. Scott Robert Lim is a certified educator and has over 70 international awards to his name. For the last decade, he has dedicated h...

Hey there. Welcome back to This is How We Create, I'm your host, Martine Severin, In this episode I not only talk with a delightful person but a talented one at that. Hailey Losselyong is a Chicago based multidisciplinary artist. Hailey when growing up didn't always know that she would become an artist. She sewed as her grandmother did, and would make friendship bracelets to sell to her classmates...

Welcome back to This is How We Create! In this episode, our host, Martine Severin will walk us through how she aims to live a purposeful life through the creation of a strategic plan and quarterly reviews.  Martine will walk us through the ins-and-outs of creating a review so that you can reflect on your goals thus far in the year and forge a path forward to success. To follow along and to create...