Creative People Podcast
Conversations with every type of creative. Hosted by Ryan Leacock - Get inspired and do the work.
Episodes
133 episodes
#119: Choreographer / Dancer: Stacey Tookey: It’s so much more than “5,6,7,8”
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 dan...
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Episode 13
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1:01:54
#118: Graphic Designer: Brie Pointer: A Little Sparkle Ain't a Bad Thing
Back at it with local KW favourite, graphic designer Brie Pointer! Brie is a ray of sunshine and full of heart - she tells me about the farm she started with her family, crafting with glitter and knowing your worth. We chat ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:14:46
#117: Comedy Writer: Amy Silva: Laugh = Good
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 funn...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:20:17
#116: SFX Make-up Artist: Brandi Boulet: Call Me if you Need Blood
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 fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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51:40
#115: Drag Performer: Matty James - The Drive for Drag
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 disc...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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52:33
#114: Print/Pattern Designer: Rachael Taylor: Accidental Business Woman
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 onli...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:10:54
#113: Filmmaker: Katie Billo - "You have to make it work"
Today on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker/producer, Katie Billo https://www.digitalsabbath.caKatie is part of Digital Sabbath - a kw local film companythey're the...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:03:31
#112: Video Producer: xCephasx: Totally Insaney
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, xcephasxhttps://xcephasx.com/Cephas describes himsel...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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56:11
#111 - Magician: Magical Katrina: “Whoever has the best PR”
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 idoli...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:05:13
#110 - Carina Gardner: All of us can make money?
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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53:33
#109: Ryan Antooa: Designer: Too Many Ryans
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 chang...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:57
#108 Hushpuppy Designs: Artist: Art for the Underdogs
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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53:46
#107: Artist: Trevor Clare: Gravitate Towards Beauty
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:04:55
#106: Radio Host: Brady Kingsbury: Having fun in a room with my friends..."
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:05:15
Novelty Exercise - 5min Creative Exercise with Krista Kankula
“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’.
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Haunted - Clarissa Diokno - LIVE IN STUDIO
Clarissa Diokno performs her recent single, Haunted live at the podcast studio!https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/episodes/clarissadiokno
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#105: Singer/Songwriter: Clarissa Diokno: Change the Mindset
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 Haun...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:04:55
#104: Theatre Creators: Innovative Productions (Sydney&Marley): “We’re all the chosen ones”
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:37:30
#103: Animators: Hannah, Carla & Michaela: "Ashes"
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 ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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57:44
Display Your Creativity - 5min Creative Exercise with Krista Kankula
Display your creativity/put on your own art showDo it in your house - could be just for yourself to see and appreciate or you can invite friends/familyFirst let yourself view what you’ve created ...
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Season 3
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4:06
Jaguar Sun - Cold Wind - LIVE IN-STUDIO
Jaguar Sun performs Cold Wind Live at the Creative People Podcast Studio
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Season 3
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2:23
#102: Jaguar Sun: Musician: Get Stuff Out Into The World
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:00:58
101: Alfonso Spinoza: Comic Creator: The 9th Art
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:03:34
A Writing Exercise - 5min Creative Exercise with Krista Kankula
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 cre...
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Season 3
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6:07
Visualizing & Animating Your Creativity - 5min Creative Exercise with Krista Kankula
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) I...
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