Welcome to the Creative Spin Podcast channel! I'm your host, Jamie Iria, and this is the place for creative conversations. If you're looking to listen to inspiring minds and get great advice from successful businesspeople, then you've come to the right place. Our podcast, based in Toronto, Canada, is all about having interesting conversations with people from all over the world. We're not afraid to explore the inner webs to find the most interesting and inspiring guests and bring you their s ...
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In this episode of the Creative Spin Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Calini, a passionate food enthusiast whose culinary journey was profoundly influenced by his beloved grandmother. Join us as Andrea shares the inspiring story behind his decision to embark on a fascinating new adventure in the world of wine, becoming a dedicated sommelier. 🍷✨ Don'…
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From Zero to Hero: A Candid Discussion on Business, Growth, and Perseverance | S2Ep18
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Get ready for an extraordinary tale of entrepreneurship as I sit down with Alex Bournazakis, one of the owners of Caldense Bakery Café (Vaughan and Bradford locations).We unravel the captivating journey of Alex, who kicked off his business voyage in the most unconventional way imaginable. Starting with zero knowledge of the business realm, Alex def…
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From Analog to 4K: A Videographer's Journey | S2Ep17
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In this episode, I'm joined by a friend and true professional in the world of videography, Danny Avelar, the Creative Director at Xpressions Video Productions Inc. With a career spanning over two decades, Danny has witnessed the evolution of the videography industry. Join us as we dive deep into Danny's remarkable journey through the lens. From his…
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Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode of the Creative Spin Podcast as we sit down with Daniel Scire, a dynamic young businessman and the proud owner of Daniel's NoFrills. In this candid conversation, we delve into Daniel's journey and explore the pivotal moments that led him to take the bold decision of managing his own store.Growing up s…
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Unlocking the Power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: An Inspiring Journey with Jorge Britto | S2Ep14
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Creative Spin Podcast! In this edition, we have the privilege of sitting down with Jorge Britto, a true Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and the Head Instructor at Toronto BJJ and Etobicoke BJJ. Join us as we dive deep into the captivating story of how Jorge's lifelong dedication to this martial art began, a…
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Don’t worry about perfection, Just Keep Creating | S2Ep13
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Welcome back to the Creative Spin podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Casey Shea back as our guest after over 3 years. Join us as we catch up with Casey and explore the changes in his art and creative process. Discover his latest projects, new techniques, and fresh sources of inspiration. Get ready to be inspired by Casey Shea's artist…
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From Likes to Sales: How Fans Can Help Bands Succeed on Social Media | S2Ep12
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In this episode of the Creative Spin podcast, we explore the fascinating world of music fandom and its impact on social media. Our guest, Sofia Iria, has been a part of the music fan community for many years and shares her insights on how fans can positively influence their favourite bands' online presence. From generating buzz through likes and sh…
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Follow your VISION and focus on QUALITY | S2Ep11
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Welcome to the Creative Spin Podcast, where we explore the minds of creative entrepreneurs. In this episode, we have a returning guest, Jason Carvalho, who is a natural-born entrepreneur always seeking the next adventure in the business world. Today, Jason joins us to share his latest project, a brick and mortar shop right in the heart of downtown …
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Unlocking Success: The Surprising Link Between Hobbies and Professional Growth | S02Ep10
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Welcome to another episode of the Creative Spin Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Lorne Sabsay, a renowned criminal defence lawyer and civil litigation lawyer based in Toronto. Not only is he a successful lawyer and business owner with his own practice, Sabsay Lawyers, but he's also a man of many talents. Lorne's diverse interests …
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How does SOCIAL ANXIETY affect people | S2Ep09
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Creative Spin Podcast! In this installment, we had the honor of chatting with David A. Moscovitch, a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the prestigious University of Waterloo. In this engaging interview, David shares with us how he developed a passion for psychology and what led him to pursue a…
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Karate, Music and Flipping Entrepreneurship: The Ultimate Journey | S2Ep08
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In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Ricky Bonapart, a Shihan at Northern Karate Schools who has dedicated his life to the art of karate. From a young age growing up in Grenada, Ricky fell in love with the discipline and focus that karate provided him. Today, he is not only an accomplished martial artist but also an esteemed teacher, sha…
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The Secret to Success in Photography and Videography: Balancing Equipment and Creativity | S2Ep07
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In this captivating episode, I sit down with the talented Michael Costa, a masterful photographer, videographer, and Editor who has recently revolutionized his workflow by changing up his main camera and editing software. Join us as we explore the age-old question: does the equipment we use truly make all the difference, or is it our creativity tha…
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From Passion to Profit: How to Build a Business from Your Creativity | S2Ep06
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Welcome to our latest YouTube video where we get to know Jamie, who is usually the one asking the questions, but today he's on the other side of the scene. In this episode, we have Ana, Jamie's wife, interviewing him as he explains all the different things he does in life. Jamie has been getting a lot of questions lately about his various interests…
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The Challenges of BUILDING and RUNNING a company | S2Ep05
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In this podcast, join us for a conversation with Vincenzo Ferrulli, a passionate Sommelier and epicurean who is also part owner of Alta wines. We explore how Vincenzo's love for wine began and the challenges and rewards of starting a new wine company. Additionally, we delve into Vincenzo's passion for martial arts, including Karate and jiu-jitsu, a…
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The State of Podcasting in 2023: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities | S2Ep04
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In 2023, podcasting has become a popular medium for storytelling, news, education, and entertainment. But with the increasing number of podcasts and platforms, is it still worth your time to create and consume them? In this video, we explore the state of podcasting in 2023, its growth, challenges, and opportunities. To get an outside perspective, w…
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A journey in MUSIC, AUDIO & VIDEO with Paulo Marques | S2Ep03
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Paulo Marques is an accomplished musician and talented video and audio editor who has made a name for himself in the industry. In this podcast, he shares his journey and offers valuable insights into what it takes to be successful. With his extensive experience and expertise, Paulo provides guidance on how to stay focused and dedicated to one's cra…
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HEALTH and WELLNESS Coaching | S2Ep02
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In this episode I talk with Valter Faleja, a health & wellness coach, that gave us so many gold nuggets of advice on how to find YOUR balance in life. We talked about mentorship and personal growth as well as Valter’s new “Men of Vitality” where he has open conversations with men that are looking into understanding themselves better, either in a sp…
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From Crisis to Opportunity: an Entrepreneur's Mindset | S2Ep01
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In this inspiring interview, we chat with Jason Carvalho, an entrepreneur who started a new business just two days before the world shut down due to the pandemic. Despite the challenges, Jason persevered and found ways to adapt and grow his business. We discuss the struggles he faced and how he overcame them, sharing valuable insights for any aspir…
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If you're planing to start a podcast and aren't sure as to what you'll need to get it started, we go through the main elements you need to know. From equipment to some tips and tricks we've learned through our 70 episodes! Listen to us here: iTunes • Spotify • TuneIn • iHeart Radio • Stitcher • Anchor —> CREATIVE SPIN PODCAST
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Video marketing got a huge push forward in 2020 and it looks like 2021 will be an even bigger year for video. We go over all the reasons why you should be all over this new trend, if you want to market yourself properly in 2021. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: --------------------------- iTUNES: https://apple.co/2yBkLNB SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/39KYEA…
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What does it take to go viral nowadays? Is there a secret recipe to go viral? We take a crack at figuring it out but don’t promise a ten step program for viral success Lol Aside from the viral content topic we also dive into the new plans for the Creative 7 inc channel. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: --------------------------- iTUNES: https://apple.c…
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Life adventures of a Content Creator - Ep.67
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I’ve known Matthew for quite a few years now. He’s been fascinated about the tv world since a young age and has been co-hosting the tv show Gente da Nossa for the past 10 years. Aside from that Matthew also loves to travel and, of course, loves to document the journey. We get to learn about his experience in the field and what the plans are for the…
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Financial Wealth and Personal Brand - Ep.66
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I brought Penny Stayropoulos back to the podcast so we could talk about how much the financial world has changed since the last time we had spoken, back in March 2020. We also got to talk about how she’s been working on marketing her personal brand, from social media to podcasting. YouTube: https://youtu.be/uscogfBT6xM FOLLOW PENNY STAYROPOULOS ---…
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How difficult has this year been for business owners? What creative ways can you come up with to overcome these difficult times? Luís Pavão, one of the owners of Pavão Meats, is one of those business owners who, after being in business for so many years, found himself creating ways to face all these challenges. He’s our guest in this episode of the…
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On this episode I had the opportunity to speak to an amazing, inspirational guy: Gavin Chapman. He’s a “family first” kind of guy. Even though he’s only 33, he’s gone through a crazy life rollercoaster. Stared death in the eye and came out of it a better man and filled with positivity to spread to the world. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as…
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Podcasting Talk with Michael Costa - Ep.63
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Michael Costa is a photographer, videographer, podcaster and all things creative. We sat down, spoke about what it takes to stay creative during these crazy times of 2020 and how interesting it's been to bring to life his podcasts. An interesting conversation - hope you guys enjoy it! MICHAEL COSTA ON SOCIAL: -------------------- INSTAGRAM: https:/…
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What's the future of Traditional Media - Ep.62
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On this episode, aside from Ana picking on me... we talk about the difficulties traditional media is going through due to the repercussions of the current state of the world! What has been done and what are the options for the future of media. Let us know what you think the future looks like regarding media outlets. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: ----…
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How to be ready for your next photoshoot? What should you be aware of and what you should prepare for so the photoshoot goes smoothly and you get the shots you’re expecting. We tackle some of the things to look out for. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: --------------------------------------- iTUNES: https://apple.co/2yBkLNB SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/39K…
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Alyssa Milano vs Joe Rogan: Can we all just be friends? - Ep.60
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Episode 60: What makes people so negative and angry? On this episode, Jamie and Ana talk about how society in general seems to always be angry towards someone else, how hardly anybody respects others’ opinions, how everyone seems to be so negative. This conversation was inspired on the “controversy” created by Alyssa Milano’s tweet about Joe Rogan …
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Bringing Awareness to Mental Health - Ep.59
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 59: Lately, there has been much talk about mental health, especially through this unprecedented time due to Covid-19. Jamie got inspired to talk about mental health on this episode after being nominated for a Facebook challenge to do push-ups for mental health awareness. Together with Ana, he talks about the challenge,…
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Have you ever listened to someone tell their life story and felt like something was not right? Well, “fake inspiration” is the topic of this episode of the Creative Spin Podcast. Jamie and Ana have a very entertaining conversation about “fake stories” and what inspires many people to adopt them as their “real” life story. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE…
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On this episode we brought Jas Takhar back for another great conversation. It’s always interesting to speak with someone that is passionate with what they do and that are always looking into new ways to innovate in the social media realm. From videos to podcasts to being an entrepreneur, Jas is always on the go and always ready for the next challen…
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How to get ready to WORK FROM HOME - Ep.56
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 56: We decided to talk about how the future of office work will be after these recent months of Social Distancing. Will businesses and employees have to adapt to a new reality of more work being done from home? Will you be ok with that new reality of work? Do you have any suggestions or ideas to make that change better…
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 55: I spoke with Carmen Costa, Owner of TCG Lending Centres and Mortgage Broker, about all the adventures of having to become a teacher while in quarantine. So now you have your kids at home. Do you become a teacher? Do you become an assistant to the teacher? What have you done to help your kids out in these last coupl…
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 54: Jamie and Ana discuss what the "NEW NORMAL" of life is for them. After quite a few weeks living under new rules of life, staying at home but still continuing to work, they go through the ups and downs of the whole situation. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: --------------------------- iTUNES: https://apple.co/2yBkLNB SP…
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 53: Money is always a sensitive topic, especially when we look at the uncertain times we're living in now. Being able to navigate through these rough waves of the economy needs some professional guidance. There's a lot one can do to make, save or invest money. But what are the right options? Every case is different and…
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Creative Spin Podcast Episode 52: I decided to travel back to Australia (virtually) and have a conversation with a good friend: iSpike! This was an amazing conversation with someone who has done it all! We talked about the whole journey that has brought iSpike to the world of YouTube and lately, Facebook live as well. Hope you guys enjoy the conver…
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Friends talk Star Wars Creative Spin Podcast Episode 51: Nothing like inviting some friends over to your house to talk Star Wars and then recording the conversation! This is the perfect recipe for a good podcast. Jamie sat down with Adrial and Mark, his two "go to" friends when it comes down to anything Star Wars, and just talked about what the who…
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How creative does a law firm need to be to stand out in today’s fast paced society? You guessed it! On this episode, Jamie talk to José Rodrigues, a lawyer from Toronto, about the challenges of running a law firm as a business, how universities fail to teach the steps needed to start a law firm, and how technology and social media can make you stan…
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On this episode, Jamie is joined by Ana to talk about new things happening on the current channel, as well as the launching of a new channel for the Creative Spin Podcast. Many cool ideas are going to be introduced soon and you won’t want to miss them. Show sponsor: =========== Workplace One - a company offering boutique private offices, co-working…
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On this episode of the Creative Spin Podcast we have fun going over some weird tech that popped up at the CES floor this year. Some are actually pretty useful but, on the other hand, others are just bottom line ridiculous. Let us know in the comments which one you you liked the most. Show sponsor: =========== Workplace One - a company offering bout…
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How to be a YouTube CONTENT CREATOR - ep.47
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For today’s podcast we decided to travel all the way to the Netherlands to speak with YouTuber and content creator Lila. We go over how it all started to where she is today. She had the opportunity within this last year to meetup with other creators, like Cody Wanner, Peter McKinnon and so many others, that helped to inspire her in continuing this …
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Our biggest PET PEEVES in business - ep.46
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Here’s the first podcast of 2020! Jamie and Colin dive into a list of Pet Peeves they have in a business setting. Let us know in the comments if you agree with our pet peeves and share which one’s you have on your end. Show sponsor: =========== Workplace One - a company offering boutique private offices, co-working spaces, virtual office solutions,…
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On this episode, Jamie talks to Kelly Glover from The Talent Squad, a podcast guest booking agency for entrepreneurs. Kelly shares the advantages of podcast guesting as a way to establish authority, to increase brand trust, an to share content. The benefits of connecting podcasters with great guests are endless and this is the opportunity to find o…
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CREATIVE REVOLUTION from Pico Island to the WORLD - ep.44
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What can a remote island in the Azores offer a creative mind? Terry Costa, our guest this week, gives us the answer. Born and raised in southern Ontario, Terry is an artist in every sense of the word. Founder of Miratecarts, creator of many projects, and a Portuguese-Canadian at heart, Terry has been the face of so many great projects. After spendi…
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Today we speak to another creative mind! Andy Marshall is our guest, all the way from Adelaide, Australia. A compulsive creator (his words!) that after working for a few years in the film industry, traveling around the country, decided to get back to his creative origins. Using social media and all the platforms available he decided to try it out. …
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Cybertruck's amazing marketing strategy - ep.42
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Let’s talk Cybertruk! Specifically, the marketing strategy behind Tesla’s new truck. How much value is there in using everyone else’s platform to talk about your product? Well, Elon Musk figured it out! Without spending basically any money in actual marketing dollars, he was able to get the message out VERY WELL. Jamie and Colin go over the numbers…
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The journey of a CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR - ep.41
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This episode has a different spin! We go all the way to Germany to interview Jonathan, an American artist turned designer and entrepreneur in Germany. The journey began a decade ago while performing musical theatre and doing voice over. During the day, he was studying graphic and web design and soon discovered there was a need for online courses to…
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A different SPIN podcast - EPISODE 40!!! - ep.40
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Episode #40! Can you believe it? This one has a different setting too. Jamie and Colin decided to record this one in the car while driving to meet with a client in a nearby city. They look back at how much the podcast has evolved and go over some of the interesting conversations they've had through these 40 episodes. They even talk about some new t…
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WRITE about what you KNOW On today’s episode, Jamie and Ana sit down with author Anthony de Sa to discuss his new book, Children of the Moon. They discuss De Sa’s journey from his first book “Barnacle Love” to his research in Africa, the fascinating people he met, and the intense effect this experience had on him. This chat was inspiring and deligh…
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