Heidi Bennett

Vibrant Visionaries

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Host Heidi Bennett interviews creative professionals (Filmmakers, Comedians, Artists, Writers) to discuss their creative process, latest projects, successes, struggles, and strategies for thriving in their chosen profession. Through fun, candid conversations you’ll learn how compassionate, immensely creative professionals experiment with mindfulness and create habits to avoid burnout and live rich, deeply creative and happy lives. Subscribe to Vibrant Visionaries Check out our new YouTube channel Contact Heidi directly HERE

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Heidi Bennett

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Fantastic Fall Announcement! 23.09.2020 8:15

Time Sensitive Material Inside! Have a listen to hear details about: Celebration of Fantastic Fest – it starts this Thursday, September 24th – on line […] Read More

Episode 43 – Bridget Gelms – Parks & Rec Rewatch 20.09.2020 53:00

Professor by day, Podcaster by night, Bridget Gelms (co-host of Radaptations) joins me to discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of Parks and Recreation: Practice Date. […] Read More

Episode 42 – Skinner & Heidi on Collaborations That Stoke Creativity 24.08.2020 46:25

Artist, Actor, Screenwriter and wonderful weirdo Skinner joins me for part two of our epic mid-pandemic conversation! We talk about the differences between critique, coaching […] Read More

Episode 41 – Alexandra Heller-Nicholas & 1000 Women In Horror 13.08.2020 52:59

Film Critic, Author, and Academic, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas shares the excitement of birthing her latest book – 1000 Women in Horror 1895-2019. We also discuss the […] Read More

Episode 40 – Jarf Harden – Parks & Rec Rewatch 31.07.2020 49:17

Podcast pal and inclusive, positive fandom champion Jarf Harden joins me to discuss Season 2, Episode 1 of Parks and Recreation: Pawnee Zoo. Jarf on […] Read More

Episode 39 – Kat Burns – Award Winning Choreographer of Comedy & Drama 13.07.2020 37:06

My guest Kathryn “Kat” Burns is a Two-time Emmy-winning choreographer, actress, dancer, and director. She’s been the series choreographer for many hilarious and brilliant TV […] Read More

Episode 38 – Skinner & Heidi on Staying Positive During a Pandemic 23.06.2020 43:03

Artist / Writer / Actor / Weirdo – Skinner is back! In the first of this 2 – part conversation we discuss ways we can […] Read More

Episode 37 – Parks & Rec S1 Wrap Up with Heidi 21.06.2020 24:46

Join me for a revisit of episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Parks and Recreation Season 1. To celebrate creatives of color and pride month […] Read More

Episode 36 – Streetlight Harmonies – A Doo-Wop Doc 25.05.2020 56:07

I’m thrilled to share my interviews with Director Brent Wilson and two legendary singers featured in the wonderful documentary about Doo-Wop Music – Streetlight Harmonies! […] Read More

Episode 35 – Cassandra Nelson – Parks & Rec Rewatch 23.05.2020 32:42

I’m kicking off our Parks and Recreation rewatch series with special guest – photographer / artist / author Cassandra Nelson. Join the fun by watching […] Read More

Episode 34 – DC Pierson on the Benefits of Developing a Growth Mindset 26.04.2020 1:05:38

Author, Actor, Comedian and Podcaster DC Pierson shares his love of cooking and entertaining guests at home as evidenced in his delightful new podcast – […] Read More

Parks & Recreation Re-watch Announcement 10.04.2020 5:37

I love Parks & Recreation and there’s nothing more I’d rather do than re-watch it with YOU! My next podcast episode is with comedian, actor […] Read More

Episode 33 – Molly & Heidi on Mindfulness & Creativity in Weird Times 23.03.2020 37:02

Writer / Illustrator / Graphic Designer Molly Bailen hops on the mic to join me for a laughter filled discussion about the benefits of practicing […] Read More

Episode 32 – Jenny MacLeod on How to Love Learning About What You’re Earning 26.02.2020 41:33

It’s tax season and I’ve enlisted an expert to help you get the support, resources and answers you need to feel informed and empowered not […] Read More

Episode 31 – Kate Byrne on Designing Events that Inspire Compassionate Camaraderie 13.01.2020 25:26

Kate Byrne is the president of Intentional Media, who’s brands SOCAP, Total Impact and Conscious Company Media, through the power of story-telling and events – […] Read More

Episode 30 – Elaine Best on Creativity and Depression 28.12.2019 27:41

Elaine Best is the hilarious, candid and courageous creator of Angus Eye Tea – The podcast about anxiety, depression, and other cheerful topics. When I […] Read More

Episode 29 – Jummy Olawale on How Setting Boundaries Can Bring Us Closer 12.12.2019 23:44

Therapist, Podcaster, Life Coach, and fellow Speaker at She Podcast Live – Jummy Olawale joined me in the BuzzSprout Recording Booth at this incredible women’s […] Read More

Episode 28 – Chris Frain & Rudi Thornburgh on the Joys of Creative Collaboration 25.11.2019 29:06

Musicians and hosts of Open the Podcast Doors, Hal – Chris Frain and Rudi Thornburgh provide insights and tips on how to have fun and […] Read More

Episode 27 – Andrew Greene & Duncan Kwitkor – Oakland, CA Based Artists & Chefs 30.09.2019 28:30

Artist-chefs Andrew Greene and Duncan Kwitkor met while attending the San Francisco Art Institute and have since gone on to found Abstract Table, a dinner […] Read More

Episode 26 – Heidi Bennett – Creative Consultant & Coach for Creative Professionals 07.08.2019 39:07

I was recently on Carolyn Kiel’s excellent podcast Beyond 6 Seconds and we thought it would be a fun change of pace to do an […] Read More

Episode 25 – Kevin Bartelt – Producer at Earwolf & Comedic Collaborator Extraordinaire 29.07.2019 55:15

Earwolf Podcast Producer Kevin Bartelt takes us behind the scenes at one of my favorite networks – Eaaaaarwooooolf! Kevin shares his journey through the ranks. […] Read More

Episode 24 – Josh Neufeld & Dean Haspiel – Award Winning Cartoonists 18.07.2019 40:16

Cartoonists and long time collaborators Josh Neufeld and Dean Haspiel join me for a lively discussion about producing stellar podcasts, the creative process, our shared […] Read More

Episode 23 – Kate Armstrong – Creator of The Exploress Podcast 06.07.2019 38:20

Creator of The Exploress Podcast, Kate Armstrong shares how teaching, writing, travel adventures abroad and through time have sparked her desire to tell rich, deeply […] Read More

Episode 22 – Tommy Honton – Interactive Experience Designer 20.06.2019 49:01

Writer, Immersive – Interactive Entertainment Creator, Puzzle and Game Designer Tommy Honton joins me to discuss our mutual desire to create safe spaces for creative […] Read More

Episode 21 – Emma Tammi – on Directing Feature Horror Film – the Wind 05.06.2019 19:18

Director / Producer / Actor / Editor Emma Tammi shares the experience of bringing her folkloric western horror film The Wind to the big screen! […] Read More