In this episode of Creative People Podcast, we are thrilled to have Stacey Tookey, a renowned choreographer and dancer who has been nominated for 3 Emmys for her work on So You Think You Can Dance. Stacey shares her story of how she started dancing at the age of four in Edmonton, Canada, and how she pursued her dream of becoming a professional danc…

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This week comedy writer, Amy Silva is in the studio. She tells me about attending the Humber Collage's Comedy Writing and Performance program, and her love of cringe. We chat about perfectionism and if she actually thinks she's funny. Super fun one. https://www.instagram.com/amydsilva_/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com…

Hey buds, this week we're chatting with Special Effects Make-up Artist - Brandi Boulet Brandi has worked on some of the most acclaimed films and TV shows of the past decade. In this podcast, she shares her insights and stories from behind the scenes of projects such as See, The Horror of Dolores Roach,, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Changeling. htt…

In this episode, Matty James (the.nonbinary.bombshell) talks about their journey of becoming a drag performer, and how they use drag as a form of art and activism. Matty also discusses some of the challenges and joys of being a drag performer, and how it was a battle with themselves to get there. We chat about growing up in the church (we grew up i…

In this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Ryan Courtney, designer of Pipeline; Curious Cargo; Trailblazers; & Bear Raid! We discuss how a 48-hour game jam competition lead to his amazing career in board games, how he has been able to make such wonderful games and what he has in store for us to melt our brains in the coming years! W…

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Rachael Taylor as our guest. Rachael is a renowned Creative Director, Bestselling Author, Mentor and Print and Pattern Designer based in Liverpool, UK. She is the co-founder of Make it in Design, an online platform that teaches thousands of creatives how to achieve their dreams in the design industry. https:…

Today on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker/producer, Katie Billo https://www.digitalsabbath.ca Katie is part of Digital Sabbath - a kw local film company they're the ones who made the Business Unusual series. Over the last 2 years, I've interviewed a few of those guys todays it's time for the gal's point of view. Katie Billo is married to her Di…

In this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan, Mariposas, Tussie Mussie, and The Fox Experiment! We discuss how she shares her profound appreciation for the natural world in her games and how they offer gamers a unique opportunity to explore themes such as birds, floriography and monarch butterf…

In this week's episode, we interview board game designer superstar, Matthew Dunstan, who has created so many fantastic board games including Next Station: London; Elysium; Monumental; The Guild of Merchant Explorers; Monumental; The Adventure Game series and more! We discuss how his journey from Australia to Cambridge not only had him earn his PhD …

In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Corey Konieczka, who has created so many iconic board games including Star Wars: Rebellion; Twilight Imperium: 4th Edition; The Initiative; Voices in My Head; Star Wars: Outer Rim; and more! We discuss his journey to submit his homebrew expansion to TI3 in his application to Final …

Today's guest told me that when he's told to tone it down, he cranks it 10x! On this episode I'm chatting with Montreal video producer, xcephasx https://xcephasx.com/ Cephas describes himself as a business man first - and an artist second... which i think is great because we need more business minded creatives as far as I'm concerned! So today we'r…

Today from Los Angeles California, I am joined by magician, princess and pin-up model, Magical Katrina! https://magicalkatrina.com/ Katrina tells me about being a little girl who idolized Judy garland and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We talk about when she started performing and how she took control of her career and how now she's out to get everythi…

Today's guest is Carina Gardner, a designer and coach who is all about helping creatives make money with their work. https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/ Carina contacted me about being on the podcast - for a podcast switch actually. Now, I often say no to those types of things and it's not that I'm unfriendly, all though I can be. It's just that …

In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstars, Tim & Ben Eisner, who have created so many amazing board games including Wonderland's War; Tidal Blades; Canopy; Grimm Forest; Grimm Masquerade and more! We discuss their journeys from macrame jewelry, improv comedy, and theater to renowned board game designers! We also go over al…

In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Matt Leacock, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Pandemic; Forbidden Island; Thunderbirds; Roll Through the Ages; the Pandemic Legacy series and more! We discuss his journey from user experience designer to renowned board game designer! We also go ov…

In this week's episode, we discuss what we have been playing, including the fantastic euro-game, Grand Austria Hotel; the thinky solo game, Under Falling Skies & our first venture into the dark Arthurian narrative game, Tainted Grail! We also announce the winner of last episode's $50 Gift Card Contest! Finally, we chat about all the new games at th…

This week we are in the studio with Designer, Ryan Antooa. Ryan makes his podcast return to fill me in on his new books, new skills and new ambitions. Ryan and I first chatted the first September of the pandemic man, a lot has changed since then! We chat about anime, rest and steel sharpening steel. https://www.ryanantooa.com/ Music by Apollo Buy R…

It has been far too long, but we are BACK! Given our long break from podcasting, we discuss some of the latest and greatest to hit our tables, as well as all the new and upcoming games coming to Tabletop Merchant. We also have a contest in this week's episode, where you can win a $50.00 gift card to our website! If you have any questions, feel free…

Back at it again, again, and we have a great one for ya. EM aka Hushpuppy Designs is in the studio to talk luck, making art for the underdogs and friends who are intimidatingly good at drawing. I had such a great time chatting with EM. Great vibes in this one. Enjoy! https://hushpuppydesigns.com/ I wrote a whole blog about some of the stuff we talk…

This week we're back for Season 4. I am chatting with KW local artist Trevor Clare. We talk about mental health, the power of locations and traditional/digital artwork. Great guy, fantastic convo! https://www.instagram.com/trevorclareart/ I'm glad to be back for another year of podcasting, expect this season to be striped down and back to basics. M…

Hey buds, this week I sit down with 96.7 CHYM's morning host Brady Kingsbury. Brady gets into it about all things radio, from producing to hosting. We talk about being part of people's lives every morning and the Springsteen quote that works as his guide. Great chat! https://www.instagram.com/bradiobrady/ Krista Kankula - Creative Coach https://www…

Clarissa Diokno performs her recent single, Haunted live at the podcast studio! https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/episodes/clarissadiokno www.creativepeople-podcast.comBy Ryan Leacock

“We need new and unusual experiences to think differently. In fact, cultivating a mind-set that is open and explorative might be the best thing we can do for our creative work. As Jack Kerouac said - ‘the best teacher is experience’. That’s a quote from my favourite book on the topic of creativity (and one of my all time favourite books), called Wi…

This week we are in studio with singer/songwriter Clarissa Diokno. We’re talking about forming a band on Facebook, talent shows, and blowing glass. She tells me about her writing process and puppets! Then she performed her song Haunted! Great one! https://www.instagram.com/clarissadiokno/ https://www.instagram.com/kristakankula/ https://www.instagr…

Hey, buds! Today we’re talking theatre with Innovative Productions theatre creators Marley And Sidney! They have a production happening this week called “That' One Act Thing” - which I am lucky enough to be a part of. The duo talk to me about friendship/partnership, Canadian Theatre, and using frustration as a motivator. Great chat! https://www.the…

Hey buds, today on the podcast we're talking animation with animators Hannah, Carla, and Michaela. The trio tells me about their animated short, "Ashes" and all the time, love, and effort that went into making it. We get into it about perfectionism and the bitter-sweet feelings that creatives go through at the end of big projects. Great chat, do it…

Display your creativity/put on your own art show Do it in your house - could be just for yourself to see and appreciate or you can invite friends/family First let yourself view what you’ve created How to appreciate your progress/creative journey and build in time to pause and celebrate Sometimes when our projects get stored away in a file in our co…

Jaguar Sun performs Cold Wind Live at the Creative People Podcast Studio www.creativepeople-podcast.comBy Ryan Leacock

This week we're in the studio for a conversation and live performance by Jaguar Sun. Chris Minielly talks to me about the evolution of his music and how stepping outside of his comfort zone was part of that process for him. We talk about navigating social media while staying true to ourselves Then Chris caps off the podcast with a fantastic live pe…

Hey buds, This week we’re talking comics, imposter syndrome, and store ownership with comic book creator Alfonso Espinos of Studio Comix! I met Alfonso when I stopped in on the way to my barber, and I immediately knew I had him on the podcast. Alfonso’s passion for comics and helping creators is infectious and it was interesting to learn about the …

Hi I’m Krista Kankula! I’m a creativity coach that helps adults make time for + access their creativity & do it in a way that’s rooted in joy, playfulness and self-belief. Have you ever been working on a creative project or maybe marketed something you’ve created and found yourself thinking “do I just say the same thing over and over again” Or have…

This exercise was actually inspired by Ryan and a question he asked me when I was a guest on the podcast. We’re going to visualize and animate our creativity. This is a great practice to experiment with because… 1) It’s a fun way to use our imaginations and think differently 2) It gives us an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate our capacity to …

Hi, I’m Krista Kankula - a Creativity Coach and I’m all about helping you use play and creative self-expression as a tool to cultivate more self-connection, FUN and joy in your life! For today’s exercise, we’re going to focus on creative blocks and how we can bring a playful energy/mindset to moving past them. Creative blocks are sometimes also ref…

Do the Opposite Hi, I’m Krista Kankula - a Creativity Coach and I’m all about helping you use play and creative self-expression as a tool to cultivate more self-connection, FUN and joy in your life! Today is opposite day. Or at least we’re going to pretend it is. Novelty is such an important factor in creativity. And for a lot of us who are really …

This week we are in the studio with DP Paul Duck! https://www.pauljamesduck.com/ Paul tells us about the high-pressure world of documentaries, and how he prepares for it. We talk about frustrations, how they help us grow, and how he's still chasing the same feeling he got as a teenager when he started shooting skateboard videos. Great chat! Also, i…

Exercise #5 Design a failure resume from creative projects/pieces you’ve created Use inspiration from the Book the rise and explore how you reframed or transformed each failure into another creation, into a meaningful experience. Talking about the challenges of failure and what comes after it. Normalizing failure as part of the creative process. Fi…

In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, David Thompson, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including the Undaunted series; War Chest; Pavlov's House; Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms; Sniper Elite; Castle Itter; Armageddon; Switch & Signal and more! We discuss his journey from joining the renowned Cam…

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Joe Slack, who has not only designed such games as Relics of Rajavihara; Kingdom's Candy: Monster; Zoo Year's Eve; and King of Indecision, but has also wrote the best-selling board, The Board Game Designer's Guide! We discusses his origins into game design, as well as his creation of board …

This week I'm talking with Jim Han - a B-Boy, Hip Hop Dance Teacher, and owner of the 519 School of HipHop! Jim tells me about discovering Hip-Hop Culture as a kid in South Korea and how it gave his life direction in college. We talk dance battles, passing on what you learn, and the history/scope of Hip-Hop. Great chat. schoolofhiphop.ca www.creati…

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jacqui Davis, who has illustrated so many amazing board games including: Cubitos; Euphoria; Colosseum; Red Rising; Paint the Roses; Stockpile; Belle of the Ball; Ex Libris and much more. We discusses her time studying 2D animation in college, as well as her work in board games and children'…

This week on the podcast, Ryan is chatting with Toronto-based photographer Kate Dockeray. https://www.instagram.com/katedockeray/ Kate talks about her time in school and how she puts herself in the position to be lucky. We talk Harry Styles and Creative Clowns. Good chat. Do it up www.creativepeople-podcast.com…

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Ian O'Toole , who have been responsible for the graphic design and illustrations in such games as On Mars; Kanban EV; The Gallerist; Nemo's War (2nd Edition); Lisboa; and much more. He discusses his journey from working on convention exhibits and Irish Game Fish to now making some of the mo…

This week we're chatting with director Brea Grant about her new Blumhouse film Torn Hearts, starring Katey Sagal. We talk about her years as an actor and how the creative process led her to direct. How she treats her creative work as a job and the difference between being creative and being desperate. Great chat. https://www.instagram.com/breagran …

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Luke Laurie, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Dwellings of Eldervale; Manhattan Project: Energy Empire; Cryo; and Whistle Mountain! We discuss not only his love for gaming, but also his passion as an educator, having been as a middle school science teacher …

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Stan Kordonskiy, who has designed so many amazing board games including Dice Hospital; Lockup; Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Old West Empresario and much more! We discuss how his career as an emergency room nurse shaped his journey to becoming an amazing board game designer as well as the creation o…

Back at it, buds! Season 3 kicks off with Abbie Darling! Abby creates custom crystal and brass jewelry. She came downtown to the studio, Tim Hortons in hand. We had such a good time chatting... she's one of those people that just make the rest of your day better. Check out Abbie online: abbiedarlingcustoms.com https://www.instagram.com/sidetrackedw…

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Andrew Bosley, who have been responsible for the beautiful artwork and illustrations in such games as Everdell; Tapestry; Mission Red Planet; Merchants of the Dark Road; Vivid Memories; and much more. He discusses his journey from interning at Hallmark to working as a concept artist in vide…

In this week's episode we chat about a few games we recently played including Draftosaurus; Paris: La Cite de la Lumiere; and Century Spice Road! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, …

In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jonathan Pac Cantin, better known as Jonny Pac, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Coloma; Sierra West; Merchant's Cove; A Fistful of Meeples; Lions of Lydia and more! We discusses his love of music and how his background and study of music theory has shaped …