Exploring Big Magic: Tapping Into Creative Living Beyond Fear Join hosts, Brie Stockwell & Len Metcalf, for an upbeat discussion on Elizabeth Gilbert’s transformative book, "Big Magic". From personal anecdotes to universal truths about the creative process, we explore the themes of inspiration, persistence, and the mystical nature of ideas as prese…

In this "illuminating" episode of the podcast, Brie chats with the vibrant Susan Magnano, a seasoned photographer and educator, to discuss the transformative power of embracing opportunities and pushing personal boundaries. Join them as they explore Susan's journey from photojournalism to teaching and pioneering in photography techniques like light…

Sparks to Fire: Turning Creative Ideas into Reality Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, from opposite ends of the globe, discuss the intricacies of handling creative ideas. From the first spark of inspiration to the tangible steps of realization, this episode explores the creative processes that drive artists and thinkers alike. Whether you're a painte…

Listen in to another compelling episode as Brie and Ashlei recount their extraordinary experiences from the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. From mountainous treks to deep cultural engagements, they share stories that will surprise and delight. In this episode, you’ll discover: Adventures in Greenland and Borneo: Ashlei talks abou…

Join us on an adventure into the heart of Yosemite with wild woman photographer, Brittany Colt. In this episode, Brittany shares her exhilarating experiences navigating the wild terrains of Yosemite National Park, from unexpected thunderstorms to awe-inspiring landscapes captured through her lens. Dive into tales of survival, the artistry of nature…

Art and Soul with Gabrielle Wildheart Join us for a lively and insightful episode of A Creative Affair as hosts Brie and Len dive deep into the world of art, creativity, and community with special guest, painter and public artist, Gabrielle Wildheart. Highlights Include: The Power of Fun: Discover how having fun with your creative process can lead …

Unlock Creative Potential: Making Time for Art Join hosts Brie and Len as they catch up on current happenings AND discuss Brie's struggle with making time for art. Get ready for open discussions and laughs as they talk about getting your creative groove on (spoiler for something new to the podcast!). Highlights Include: •Current Projects: Hear what…

Episode 19: Women in the Wild Backpacking South Africa with Brie Stockwell Join host, Brie Stockwell, on a wild and epic backpacking adventure in South Africa! Listen in as Brie takes you out on the trail in South Africa! This episode is filled with epic photography, sounds from the trail, recording with the first men on the podcast, challenges and…

Join host, Brie Stockwell, in a cheery conversation with the adventurous Scottish photographer and wild woman, Shona Perkins. Embark on a journey through the rugged landscapes of Scotland and beyond as Shona shares her passion for ICM (intentional camera movement) photography and her deep connection with nature. Highlights Include: Immersive Photog…

Unpacking our Creative Bag of Tricks In this lively and engaging episode of our podcast, join hosts Brie and Len as they delve into the fascinating world of creative tricks and rituals to fuel your artistic endeavors. Get ready to unpack your own bag of tricks and discover new ways to enhance your creativity! Highlights Include: Community Connectio…

Episode 17: Women in the Wild Ladies in Landscape Photography It’s another installment of my Women in the Wild series! Join me, Brie Stockwell(host), and guests Martha Montiel, Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero, Shanda Akin, and Nancy Kurokawa in a laughter-filled episode exploring what it's like to be a woman in landscape photography. Listen in as these wild w…

Navigating Inner Critics, Artistic Journeys, and Sustainable Creativity with Sarah Marie Lacy Join hosts Brie, Len, and special guest Sarah Marie Lacy for a lively and insightful discussion on the nuances of creativity, self-discovery, and the art of living a fulfilling life. In this episode, they dive deep into the complexities of the creative pro…

Episode 16: Dear Bubbles: Adventuring with Colleen Miniuk Join host, Brie Stockwell, for an exhilarating conversation with wild woman Colleen Miniuk. This episode is packed with laughter, curiosity, and the joy of embracing life's adventures. From paddleboarding escapades on Lake Powell to braving freezing temperatures in Acadia National Park, join…

Just Start! Unleash Your Creative Mojo Dive into the world of creativity with Len and Brie as they unlock the secrets to getting started on your artistic journey! In this episode of our lively podcast, Len and Brie explore the exhilarating concept of "just starting" and how it can revolutionize your creative process. Strap in for a fun and flirty r…

Episode 15: The Mother Bear with Melissa Schafer Dive into the frozen wonders of the Arctic with wild woman Melissa Schäfer as she shares her adventures in the arctic including how she adopted her dog, Pingo, the dangers of traveling remote on Svalbard, and learning from Paul Nicklen. In this episode, Melissa shares her thrilling tales, from heart-…

Sketchbook Chronicles with Ami Plasse Get ready for a lively conversation as Len, Brie and their guest, artist Ami Plasse, dive into the world of creativity, art, and authenticity. In this episode, they explore the joys and challenges of daily artistic practice, sharing personal experiences and inspiring insights to ignite your own creative journey…

Episode 14: Embracing the Wild with Vanessa Wingerath In this episode, Vanessa Wingerath shares her mission to empower women through authentic and unfiltered photography. Embrace the wild with Vanessa and discover the beauty that lies beyond the polished surface of traditional photography! Highlights: Embracing Imperfection: Vanessa's rebellion aga…

Creative Catch-Up: Art, Adventure, and Awe In this lively three-part podcast, Brie and Len engage in a fun and flirty conversation that dives into the world of creativity, photography, and the joy of artful living. Here's a glimpse of what they covered: Part 1: Artful Adventures Len shares exciting tales from his recent photography workshops, inclu…

Episode 13: Chasing Storms & Volcanoes with Jen Walton In this thrilling episode we dive into the exciting world of storm chasing and awe-inspiring photography with the incredible Jen Walton. From adrenaline-fueled tornado encounters to capturing the majestic beauty of lava flows in Hawaii, Jen shares her captivating experiences as a storm chaser a…

Brie here: In this episode we mix things up and I go rogue to chat with artists around Austin, TX on the 2023 Austin Studio Tour. Every year Big Medium organizes a fantastic event, the Austin Studio Tour, for 3 weeks in November. This is an amazing opportunity for the public to meet all kinds of local artists, see their work and maybe add new piece…

Episode 12: Women in the Wild with Suzanne Roady Today I’m bringing you a new series for this podcast called, Women in the Wild. These are impromptu conversations with female photographers while out in the literal wild. You’ll be hearing extra back ground noises like kayaks bumping each other, jackets swishing, birds doing their thing and more. In …

Episode 11: Gratitude & Healing with Shauna Hart Today's guest is Wild Woman Shauna Hart. She's a wildlife photographer and naturalist living in northern Utah. She's on the board of directors at the Utah Wildlife Federation and a contributing photographer for Save People Save Wildlife in Park City, Utah. Shauna is also a member of the Utah Wildlife…

Episode 10: Fear & Inspiration with Erin Babnik Today's guest is wild woman, Erin Babnik. She's known internationally as a leading photographic artist, educator, author, and speaker, specializing in wilderness landscape photography. She is a Canon Explorer of Light, an f-stop gear Global ICON, a ProMedia Gear Ambassador, and is on the Pro Teams of …

In this conversation, Len and Brie discuss the therapeutic nature of art and how it can be used to express and process emotions. They explore the idea that creating art is a meditative practice that allows creative individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. We highlight the importance of the emotional connection to art and how it can enhan…

Episode 9: A Positive Attitude with Sarah Marino Today's guest, Sarah Marino, is a nature photographer, photography educator, and writer based in southwestern Colorado. In addition to photographing grand landscapes, Sarah is best known for her photographs of smaller subjects including intimate landscapes, abstract renditions of natural subjects, an…

In this chat about Creativity on Demand we discuss: Our mindset for Creating on Demand Our experiences with Creativity on Demand Making space for spontaneous creativity Planning for peak creativity Why trust is the most important factor in Creating on Demand Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or se…

Episode 8: Joy & Release with Margaret Soraya Though she exudes calm. Today's guest truly is a Wild woman. Margaret Soraya is an artist, photographer and true creative based on a remote Scottish island, the Isle of Harris. Margaret's creative work includes images, books, and paintings, heavily inspired by the coast. She offers workshops and retreat…

In this chat about Creative Energy we discuss: How we use our creative energy What drains us of our energy How it ebbs and flows How does our environment affect our creativity Questions to ask yourself about energy Mentioned in this episode: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Huberman Lab Episode Michael Rung Photography Please don't hesitate to engage…

Episode 7: Connection & Gratitude with Michele Sons Get her new eBook "The Art of Fog" now! Michele Sons is a full-time fine art landscape and nature photographer, writer, and educator originally from England and currently based in southwest Virginia in the United States. Her background in geography and environmental science, her taste for adventur…

In this chat about Creative Intuition we discuss: What is intuition? How WE experience intuition What blocks us from our own intuition Why, as artists, we WANT to listen to intuition Mentioned in this episode: Our past conversation about Impossible Goals and Creative Curiosity Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us…

Episode 6: Immersion & Discomfort with Talor Stone Talor Stone is a PhD researcher, visual storyteller and photographer based in Pensacola, Florida. As an Arctic specialist, Talor has spent a significant amount of time exploring the northern region. Talor’s work merges science and art to highlight themes of transition and fragility and emotionally …

In this chat with photographic artist, Lucie Averill, we discuss: Why we return to the same locations to make art Starting with "what you know" Why it’s important to be in a supportive community What is the “alchemy of printing”? Find more about Lucie and her work here: https://www.lucieaverillphotography.co.uk/ Mentioned in this episode: Len's Jou…

Episode 5: Dust Storm & Getting Stuck with Huibo Hou Huibo Hou a landscape photographer based in San Diego, California. Her interest in photography started back in 1999 as a hobbyist while working in the wireless communication industry. Then life got in the way and she had to give it up for quite some time. In early 2015 Huibo rekindled her love fo…

In this chat about Comparison in Art we discuss: Our personal struggles and successes with comparison How we can use comparison in a healthy way Comparison and competitions Mentioned in this episode: Our past conversation about The Power of Creative Curiousity Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or …

Episode 4: Excitement & Wonder with Alyce Bender Alyce Bender is a nature photographer, writer, educator, and adventurer. Camera in hand since childhood, her fascination for photography developed into a career after serving in the U.S. Air Force. Her passion for wildlife and the natural environment compels her to connect others with nature through …

Episode 3: Rejuvenation & Peace with Shanda Akin Shanda Akin's photography and art are the result of her pursuit to witness a depleting natural globe, bring the surreal to life, and experience remarkable moments in time while sharing my view of the world. Though her formal education was in human resources and organizational management, Shanda’s hea…

In this chat about Loving Your Art we discuss: Our personal experiences with loving our art Do we love the art itself or is it the process? Why YOU should love your art too! Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Find out more about our creative…

Episode 2: Authenticity & Awe with Sarah Lyndsay Sarah Lyndsay is a passionate self-portrait & landscape photographer who combined her love for all genres to create ethereal images while wearing beautiful, flowing gowns. The yellow dress is her iconic look and she travels the world with these dresses packed in her camera bag, photographing herself …

Episode 1: Awe & Nervousness with Brie Stockwell Hi, I'm Brie Stockwell, photographer, creative coach and host of this new podcast, Wild Women in Photography! To kick things off I start with a couple of my own experiences that go along with the emotions: Awe & Nervousness. Mentioned in this episode: My podcast with Len Metcalf: A Creative Affair Da…

In this Catch Up Conversation we discuss: What we've been up to lately Being more present and why it matters Why you want to share projects you're working on What we're looking forward to Mentioned in this episode: Everything beautiful by Ella Frances Sanders Kandice Pierce Our episode on projects Len: The Artist’s Club, Len’s Journal Brie: Wild Wo…

In this chat with photographic artist,Nicki Gwynn-Jones, we discuss: Why Nikki lives on a remote island How that influences her art/photography Magic in art and creativity Emotional responses to our surroundings Making sense of chaos Find more about Nicky and her work here: www.nickigwynnjones.com Mentioned in this episode: Len's Journal Vol. 2 Iss…

In this chat about Creative Confidence we discuss: Why creative confidence is important to us Internal and external confidence How mentors help us create more of it Our personal experiences with confidence (or lack of it!) Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaf…

In this chat with photographic artist, Rachael Talibart, we discuss: How to find your artistic vision Vision/Style/Look Using inspiration to find our vision Why we want to work on projects What's a "Zone of Genius"? Why it's important to have courage as an artist Find more about Rachael and her work here: https://rachaeltalibart.com Mentioned in th…

Join Brie Stockwell and Natalie Roush in a wide ranging conversation about The Inner Critic. A special episode!! This conversation was previously shared on Natalie's podcast "How's the View?". Natalie Roush is a Decision and Belief Coach. She coaches clients to make aligned decisions for the life and future they want most. Check out Natalie Roush C…

In this chat about Saying Yes we discuss: Why you WANT to say yes more often What gets in the way of saying yes Our own experiences saying yes (or no!) Understanding our own comfort levels with saying yes Using creative intuition to guide us Using a mentor to help us navigate when we say yes Mentioned in this episode: Our episode on Impossible Goal…

In this chat about The Creative Muse we discuss: What is a creative muse? The origins of The Muse Why The Muse might be different than you think! Brie & Len's muses and more Mentioned in this episode: Quote from Len: "It doesn't matter where it comes from, but learning to pursue it, follow it, get excited by it, and feel it allows the art to pour o…

In this chat with photographic artist, Suellen Cook, we discuss: Suellen's journey to her current creative work The Creative Process The how of artistic practice including music Suellen's 3 P's - Mentioned in this episode: Len's Journal Vol. 3 Issue 1 Find out more about Suellen's Work: https://www.suellensaideecook.com.au Artworks mentioned: Spilt…

In this chat about Creative Connections we discuss: How we make creative connections Why connection is so important Our own creative connection How to make more connections with vulnerability Mentioned in this episode: Our episode on The Power of Creative Curiosity Photographers: Eugene Theron, Michael Torkildson, Eric Erlenbush The book Big Magic …

In this chat with photographic artist, Alister Benn, we discuss: Separating business and creative work The healing nature of creativity Physical creative work is a way to express emotions externally Knowing ourselves more deeply through our work Social Media and our own creative vision Mentioned in this episode: Alister's beautiful book, Out of Dar…

In this chat about Art, Creativity and Perfection we discuss: Is there perfection in art? Why perfectionist thinking hinders creativity How we work thought our own perfectionist thinking We get real in this one. Come learn from our experiences! Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email…