Creative Headspace – Details, episodes & analysis

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00:00 intro 01:42 - shooting soccer in canada. 05:58 - the importance of storytelling in sports. 10:03 - parents’ understanding of photography career. 11:51 - parental understanding of podcasting. 18:09 - opportunity through risk-taking. 20:27 - freelance photography journey. 24:30 - starting a footballing brand. 26:41 - canadian soccer media representation. 30:40 - journey to fifa world cup. 34:10 - world cup experience before 30. 39:55 - messi vs. ronaldo debate. 43:04 - team aspect of soccer. 45:36 - ea sports branding experience. 50:00 - dream of working with fifa. 54:18 - canadian soccer’s rapid growth. 58:31 - creative inspiration through books. 1:04:08 - collaboration over selfishness. 1:06:36 - squad eats and collaboration. 1:09:33 - drake’s influence in local culture.

start a conversation with tagwa: shuttersworth start a conversation with me: saimfarooqui

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00:00:00 intro 00:01:20 music journey beginnings. 00:04:41 homelessness 00:08:39 identity crisis and self-discovery. 00:14:25 learn versus unlearn. 00:18:17 ego death. 00:23:48 self-reflection and self-praise. 00:28:05 fear of being a psychopath. 00:32:16 branding and tone in marketing. 00:37:22 humor and jokes in pitching. 00:41:02 video content strategy insights. 00:44:03 setting rules in creative projects. 00:49:10 creative workspaces and coffee shops. 00:51:26 anachronism and mixing mediums. 00:58:45 life advice from grandma 01:00:22 building friendships in podcasting.

start a conversation with chanho: @iseebang start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui i @mycreativeheadspace

video conversation available @CreativeHeadspace on youtube

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aldo is a creative director of nucleo. they just shot for leagues cup. yes that big tournament where messi played. aldo is the same guy who carried a rack of clothes in metro from one suburb to another because of his passion. that itself is inspiring. lets listen to his creative headspace and his love to elevate latin culture through visual arts. ready, set (you know it)

00:00 unity and building something beautiful. 05:33 elevating latin businesses and communities. 09:01 latin music industry in montreal. 13:21 community and its importance. 17:38 finding branding through storytelling. 20:26 putting time into success. 23:55 cold showers and workouts. 28:22 connecting with people. 31:37 carrying clothing rack in subway. 35:40 what does it mean to document? 39:43 treating people like family. 41:49 competition and inspiration. 45:42 a fun project with kid super. 49:18 building through teamwork.

start a conversation with aldo: @aldostephano_ l nucleo.studios

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativesheadspace

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from football fields to dance floors, this is noel’s first time telling his creative journey. ready?

chapters!! :) [05:41] reading the crowd. [00:08:10] finding your purpose in music. [11:30] being passionate about something. [15:24] classification of songs in a set. [20:07] approaching DJs for bookings. [22:10] working instead of pursuing dreams. [25:23] building a music label. [29:03] influences and inspirations. [31:22] roommate interviews and podcasting.

start a conversation with noel: @issa.nono

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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remember those pictures with baggy sweatshirts and skinny pants with subtle chains. like the ones popping off in 2015? yeah, that was sam. sam is currently 21 years old and owns one of my favorite shops in montreal. he also has a clothing brand. right off the bat, i asked him why really fashion is your whole life and what fashion means to you? later, we got into talking about sam’s mental health and how his brand and fashion help him cope. even got to ask him what makes a good fit pic? i said proportions and? maybe dm me after listening ;)

chapters!! :)

[01:27] emptying the mind through fashion. [04:41] the importance of having projects. [11:29] love and concrete poetry. [12:45] romanticizing the city. [19:45] saying yes to opportunities. [22:09] taking calculated risks. [27:19] supporting friends in fashion. [31:19] proportions and monochromatic fashion. [34:10] every day is a puzzle. [39:43] the importance of surrounding atmosphere. [42:21] being behind the scenes.

start a conversation with sam: @sam.vez I @outandaboutstudio l @emptystudios.xyz

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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aidan started taking pictures of his friends and family in high school but how did he shot just drake? what is the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone as a creative? aidan also works at saint woods. how is he working for a brand that everyone wants to work for? lets explore together :)

[00:11] constantly evolving in photography. [03:06] taking on diverse opportunities. [07:09] pursuing passion in photography. [11:49] finding downtime as a creative. [13:31] pursuing photography from childhood. [17:35] becoming comfortable around celebrities. [21:43] production of a concert. [24:42] five photographers for drake. [26:49] wolfgang tillmans' influence. [31:06] competitive nature and surpassing others. [34:29] describing personal photography style. [37:05] my constantly changing style. [41:23] learning from early photo shoots. [43:54] rebuilding vintage bikes and customizing.

start a conversation with aidan: @aidanc.m

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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when you think of a creative, you can't help but think of someone like ashantéa, also known as @mustbemargiela. today we get to explore her creative journey from making tiktoks for fun to experiencing life-changing opportunities in the world of creativity. ready?

[02:08] video resumes at ssense. [04:18] passion and creating content. [08:02] women of color in creative industries. [09:15] inclusivity in the modeling industry. [13:36] cars and fashion. [16:32] similarities between sneakers and cars. [19:10] belonging in new spaces. [23:14] seizing opportunities and quality work. [26:27] finding passion and making money. [29:11] finding passion outside of money. [32:27] black lives matter protest. [35:07] community-led protest and activism. [39:28] working with a friend. [43:20] bridging cars and fashion. [47:43] organization and photo curation. [50:00] threads and social media evolution. [52:34] supporting friends on social media. [56:28] book recommendations and book club. [59:06] working out with friends.

start a conversation with ashantéa: @mustbemargiela I @mustbe.jwon

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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shane has been in the fashion game for over a decade. he has worked with brands such as new balance and adidas. now, he is the founder of adapture, where shane creates products that can be adapted to absolutely anything – and i do mean anything. today, shane is gonna drop so much knowledge, it's like... what do we even do with all of it?

start a conversation with shane: @shanelong I @adapture.co

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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angelo started his journey by passing paper pamphlets on the streets promoting hip-hop shows with a dream to bring canadian soccer to the entire world. today his team is in ea fc 24 previously known as fifa. what is ringleaders? how did angelo turn t-shirt brand from 2005 into a global movement? why soccer is not just a sport but a way of life? how is ringleaders related to creativity and art? what is football saved my life?

05:24: evolution of ringleaders concept. 12:02: branding inspired by soccer culture. 13:20: soccer is a way of life. 21:36: the joy of playing soccer. 26:43: dreaming and imagination drive creativity. 30:49: soccer inspires and impacts community. 39:59: passion and romance drive success. 43:25: try different things, explore yourself. 51:29: passion for gaming and competition.

start a conversation with angelo: @angelo_rfc I @theringleaders

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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andres, originally from venezuela, had a passion for retail from a young age and pursued his dream by opening estudio niksen. this boutique has gained a reputation as one of the top shopping destinations in all of montreal. but why?

[01:45] the story behind studio niksen. [06:39] a new business idea. [09:23] homeware collaboration projects with artists. [12:05] production and mainline expansion. [16:19] merchandising and retail success. [19:02] the epitome of customer service. [24:23] online business and physical experience. [28:45] how to build a successful online boutique. [31:13] better quality clients, not quantity. [33:21] building a wardrobe strategy. [37:43] the art of doing nothing. [41:52] niksen versus meditating. [44:24] mistakes and taking risks. [50:08] perfectionism in creativity. [52:19] individual work preferences and creativity. [55:48] huge shout out to nick.

start a conversation with andres: @andresbarrios31 I estudio.niksen

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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