Explore every episode of the podcast Talk Paper Scissors
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| XR Possibilities in Publishing with Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
This is the sixth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt. In this conversation, you’ll hear the ways in which Michael’s print background informs his work in immersive technologies and the bridging of these two worlds. You’ll hear about XR technologies (including the differences between Augmented Reality [AR], Virtual Reality [VR] and Mixed Reality [MR]). Finally you’ll learn more about the specific ways that Michael envisions the use of XR and the possibilities for the publishing industry. Images and videos discussed in the episode can be found in the show notes at talkpaperscissors.info. This episode is part of a guest lecture series in CGCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing, as well as DG 8111 Digital Publishing in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Techno, Type, Zines and Chaos with Dominic Ayre | 23 Jun 2024 | 01:10:15 | |
This is the fifth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Creative Director and zine designer publisher, Dominic Ayre. The conversation focusses around a single question (“What is Do Not Xray zine?”) and Dom takes us on a wonderfully passionate and techno-filled deep dive about his upbringing, early hip-hop, and graffiti leading to his current space of creativity, professional publications and zine culture. Music lovers, typography lovers, zine lovers… this episode is for you. Images discussed in the episode can be found in the show notes at talkpaperscissors.info. This episode is part of a guest lecture series in CGCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing, as well as DG 8111 Digital Publishing in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. #Magazines #TalkPaperScissors Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Defining Creative Success | 21 May 2024 | 00:42:41 | |
Q: How do you measure the success of a narrative-driven project, and how has your definition of success evolved over the course of your career? 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn about Diana’s unlearning of traditional measures of success and hear about measures of success from the 9 creative minds in this series:
This is the Art and Design of Storytelling.✨ Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Jenna Kingston, Dog Trainer | 17 May 2022 | 00:40:54 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this conversation, dog trainer Jenna Kingston shares how dogs listen to one another and to the humans in their lives. Jenna explains the power that intuitive energy plays in canine listening, as well as how dogs in a pack communicate with one another. Dogs teach us that calm energy is required in a chaotic environment because you can only control yourself and not the world around you. Lastly, Jenna shares her thoughts on being willing to remain quiet and listen so that we can learn from every situation. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Drew Marshall, 3 Month Vow of Silence | 16 May 2022 | 00:53:21 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this conversation, former talk show host and fellow curious human, Drew Marshall, shares his experiences during a three month vow of silence while walking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James); a nearly 1000 km walk in northwestern Spain. Drew shares what led him to walk 1000 km in silence (what he calls ‘accidental intentionality’), his insights about the importance of asking questions as a precursor to listening and why his vow of silence gave everyone permission to dive below surface level in conversations. Drew shares a powerful story about what happens when we make assumptions, including how listening can open our hearts and minds to receiving new people and new experiences. Finally, Drew explains the way in which life slowed down when he went silent, how silence affected his creativity and his approach to ‘chasing the why’. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Clinical Psychologist | 10 May 2022 | 00:38:02 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this conversation, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hunter gets into the nitty-gritty about different types of listening exchanges, as well as how to tap into our emotional states as a way to listen on another level. She and Diana explore the imbalance they feel in how communication is taught (speaking vs. listening) in classrooms of all levels, as determined by metrics like participation grades. Dr. Jennifer Hunter also identifies listening’s transformational power, listening’s role as a precursor to creative thinking, the role self-esteem plays in listening and she positions the act of listening as a gift we can offer others. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Kalya Ramu, Jazz Vocalist | 09 May 2022 | 00:36:21 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this conversation, professional jazz vocalist Kalya Ramu describes how listening is quintessential to performing live music, as well as how making music happens in a virtual environment. Kalya shares how she actively listens to a piece of music as a professional and how we can all benefit from this type of meditative music listening experience too. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Oliver Martin, Mediator | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:43:00 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this conversation, mediator Oliver Martin, articulates what active listening looks like, why our brains make it so difficult to actively listen, as well as why listening is hugely important as a means to help others clarify their own thoughts. Oliver reminds us that listening is a superpower in the pursuit of what it means to be human and connect with others, offering strategic approaches to becoming a better listener today. Let’s get compassionately curious. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Tim Miller, Improv Extraordinaire | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:53:08 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this episode, improv extraordinaire (and Diana’s high school drama teacher!) Tim Miller, describes what we can learn about listening through the world of improvisational theatre and how the key foundations of improv are also excellent guideposts for life. He shares personal and vulnerable anecdotes about how listening to himself and listening to others has made him a better person. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Kati Mason, TV Producer | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:42:34 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? In this episode, senior TV news producer, Kati Mason, describes how she listens as a journalist and producer, understanding the unspoken biases and motivations behind every story. She explains key journalistic foundations and storytelling devices, including how they are impacted by listening. Also, Kati and Diana try to solve world peace… no big deal. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Listening x Creativity: Emad Saedi, Composer | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:29:52 | |
Welcome to an 11-part series exploring the intersection of listening and creativity. Why is listening so important? How can we become better listeners? How can listening make us more creative? You’ll hear stories and insights from the lived experiences of 11 diverse listeners: a composer, TV morning show producer, improvisational theatre extraordinaire, mediator, jazz vocalist, clinical psychologist, former radio show host who embarked on a 3-month vow of silence, dog trainer, family lawyer, creative strategist and chiropractor. In this first episode, composer Emad Saedi shares his story about quitting his full-time job as a tech journalist to pursue an uncertain (but soul-giving) career composing music. You’ll hear his views on listening across cultures, as well as why he believes silence is beautiful and necessary. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Desert Island Typefaces with Mark Simonson | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:50:51 | |
It’s here! We’ve made it! EPISODE 100! To celebrate, Diana’s looking back at some of her favourite answers to the question: “If you could only choose one typeface to use for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?” Diana’s own ‘desert island typeface’ is Proxima Nova and a very special guest joins us to make all of Diana’s type dreams come true. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| ABCs of GCM: S-& | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:19:54 | |
We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this final episode, we explore the letters S - &: Saddle Stitch, Trim Size, UV Coating, Virgin Paper, Watermark, X-height, Yellow, Zip File and Ampersand. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Experiences = Life = Stories | 20 May 2024 | 00:38:12 | |
Q: How has the evolution of your own life experiences impacted the stories you choose to tell through your artistic endeavours? 🎙️ In this episode, we’ll touch on the success of the deeply-moving, Humans of New York, as well as hear from the 9 creative minds in this series about their own moments of transformation:
This is the Art and Design of Storytelling.✨ Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| ABCs of GCM: J-R | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:21:28 | |
We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this episode, we explore the letters J - R: Justified, Kilobyte, Leading, Makeready, Newsprint, Offset, PPI, Quire and Ream. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| ABCs of GCM: A-I | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:25:13 | |
We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this episode, we explore the letters A - I: Author's Alterations, Bar Codes, Creative Cloud, Descenders, Endpapers, Fifth Colour, Grain, Hickies and Imposition. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Storytelling and Athletics with Micha Powell | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:55:10 | |
Micha Powell is an Olympian, public speaker, model and producer. In our conversation and through the power of story, Micha helps us understand the emotional rollercoaster of elite-level competition as a track and field athlete. You’ll also hear about Micha’s podcast, People Behind the Performance, and why she felt compelled to create it. You’ll hear Micha talk about her incredible Mom, her thoughts on the link between creativity and athletics, and… you’ll hear Diana cry (in the best way possible). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Olympic Design Systems with Paul Twa | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:39:43 | |
In this Olympic-themed episode, designer and illustrator, Paul Twa, generously shares his knowledge about the history of the design of the Olympic Games and the ways it mirrors graphic design trends, techniques and tools at-large. Controversial Olympic emblems, incredible pictogram systems and a deconstruction of the Beijing 2022 Olympic design are all discussed. We also look ahead to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games and Paul shares his thoughts on democratization of design. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Babette the Builder, Woodworker | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:20:04 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet woodworker, Babette the Builder, who shares how she fell into woodworking by accident, the way resourcefulness is an important skill in creative work and her belief that sometimes formal education and training dampens creativity. Babette’s experiences intersect with Katherine (determination in creativity) and Diana (spontaneity of her process), coming full circle back to the very first episode, 077: Intersection Primer. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Katherine Klimitas, Watercolour Artist | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:33:28 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet watercolour artist, Katherine Klimitas, who shares the unique process she uses to paint, the way she manages her time to pursue both artistic projects and graphic design work, and the great story of how she came to work for Rod Stewart on a project. Katherine’s experiences intersect with Erin (entering a flow state) and Babette (determination in creativity). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Erin Sass, Digital Paper Artist | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:15:46 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet digital paper artist, Erin Sass, who shares the way she uses the app Procreate to add layers and texture to create realistic digital paper creations, how her future will ideally include a blend of engineering and design, as well as learn the subject matter that fuels her. Erin’s experiences intersect with Kate (creating work that’s meaningful) and Katherine (entering a flow state). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Kate Hunter, LEGO Artist | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:39:47 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet LEGO artist, Kate Hunter, who shares how she entered into the world of LEGO, the ways she reimagines her favourite famous art pieces in LEGO mosaic and how she’s paving the way for future female art and LEGO enthusiasts to follow their passions and never settle. Kate’s experiences intersect with Sarah Dennis (the power of play) and Erin (creating work that’s meaningful). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Sarah Dennis, Paper Cut Artist | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:23:18 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet paper cut artist, Sarah Dennis, who reveals how she creates her paper cut masterpieces by focusing on negative space, the ways that she works with simple tools and simple materials to make extraordinary creations, as well as the importance of setting time goals in creative work. Sarah Dennis’ experiences intersect with Sarah Wright (balancing creative callings) and Kate (the power of play). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Sarah Wright, Photographer | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:39:59 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet photographer, Sarah Wright, who discusses the name of her business (Yes and Studio) that also encapsulates her creative philosophy, the power of constraint in breeding creativity and her proclamation of the deep love she feels for Post-it Notes. Sarah Wright’s experiences intersect with Lillian (the joy of creative control) and Sarah Dennis (balancing creative callings). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Technology & Storytelling | 16 May 2024 | 00:53:24 | |
Q: Can you discuss the intersection of technology and storytelling in your field, and how advancements may influence the way you approach narrative in your projects?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll dive into artificial intelligence and creativity, as well as the specific technologies (both low-tech and hi-tech) that help the 9 creative minds in this series create and disseminate their work:
This is the Art and Design of Storytelling.✨ Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Lillian Chan, Filmmaker | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:24:53 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet filmmaker, Lillian Chan, who discusses her creative work for children and adults alike, her non-linear creative process and the deep appreciation she feels when she experiences moments of solitude to create. Lillian’s experiences intersect with Alison (research as part of the creative process) and Sarah Wright (the joy of creative control). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Alison Zou, Tattoo Artist | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:28:51 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet tattoo artist, Alison Zou, who shares how she entered into the tattoo industry, the technicalities of fine-line tattooing and what her own, personal tattoos mean to her. Alison’s experiences intersect with Sana (storytelling through art) and Lillian (research as part of the creative process). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Sana Riyazali Merchant, Bridal Henna | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:30:55 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet bridal henna artist, Sana Riyazali Merchant, who discusses the ways in which history and culture influence her work, the interesting challenges associated with drawing on hands as canvases and how her medium (henna paste) is uniquely tricky to work with. Sana’s experiences intersect with Keight (traditional meets modern) and Alison (storytelling through art). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Keight MacLean, Portraiture | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:34:37 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet portrait artist, Keight MacLean, who discusses how she fell into her work by accident and through lots of experimentation, the ways living abroad immersed in art for a year continues to impact her professional work, as well as how and why she never experiences creative block. Keight’s experiences intersect with Shen (setting boundaries in creative work) and Sana (traditional meets modern). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Shen Ramu, Animator | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:25:32 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet animator, Shen Ramu, who discusses how she continues to refine and redefine her style, how she keeps herself inspired and the tools she uses to create her work. Shen’s experiences intersect with Caroline (the importance of immersion in nature) and Keight (setting boundaries in creative work). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Caroline Duffy, Textile Designer | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:44:55 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet textile designer, Caroline Duffy, who discusses the textile design industry, how her involvement in an artistic community is life-giving and the joys and challenges of working for oneself. Caroline’s experiences intersect with Sareka (bright colours bring joy) and Shen (the importance of immersion in nature). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Sareka Unique, Abstract Painter | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:18:39 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet abstract painter, Sareka Unique, who discusses the inspiration present all around her, the way her current mood dictates her final product, how she knows when a piece is complete and the special community she’s created for other artists online. Sareka’s experiences intersect with Billi-Rose (creating safe spaces through art) and Caroline (bright colours bring joy). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Billi-Rose Ledoux, Makeup Artist | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:17:33 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet makeup artist, Billi-Rose Ledoux, who chats about enhancing natural beauty through her art, helping people feel empowered through her craft and the fact that inspiration can come from anywhere. Billi-Rose’s experiences intersect with Amelia (art as therapy) and Sareka (creating safe spaces through art). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Amelia Hutchison, Art Therapist | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:31:51 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet Art Therapist, Amelia Hutchison, who chats about using art and creativity to gain agency and feel empowered in the face of challenging emotions. We discuss enjoying the process of making, leaning into getting messy and removing the need for the word ‘talent’ in our artistic vocabularies. Amelia’s experiences intersect with Inger (the journey is the destination) and Billi-Rose (art as therapy). Nat Lumby co-hosts this episode. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Inger Kristine Steinsland, Photoshop Artist | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:26:43 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this episode, you will meet Norwegian advertising professional and Photoshop artist, Inger Kristine Steinsland, who chats about the magic of happy accidents, visual simplicity and having fun in your work. She speaks to the importance of removing the toxic culture of fear, the possibilities of problem solving through design and the importance of enjoying the process. Inger’s experiences intersect with Brooke (the importance of failure) and Amelia (the journey is the destination). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Themes, Motifs, Narratives | 15 May 2024 | 00:40:43 | |
Q: Are there specific themes or motifs that consistently appear in your work, and if so, how do they contribute to the overall narrative you're trying to convey?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll hear about the specific themes and big ideas explored by the 9 creative minds in this series:
This is the Art and Design of Storytelling.✨ Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection: Brooke Cormier, Realist Painter | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:51:45 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. In this first episode, you will meet Canadian realist painter and artist, Brooke Cormier, who chats about all things growth, the importance of experimentation, the challenges of running a business as a creative and that failure is part of the process. Brooke’s experiences intersect with many of the artists in this series, but namely with Diana (the nature of growth) and Inger (the importance of failure). Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Intersection Primer | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:32:23 | |
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect. Over the course of 18-episodes there are 9+ hours of conversations with artists in 5 countries and that’s been 3 months in the making. In this primer episode, Diana introduces the series, explains how it evolved and shares her creative process to uncover others’ creative processes. You will be introduced to the voices of the 17 artists and their points of intersection are revealed. These are the stories between the stories where common themes, ideas and truths emerge and interweave from past to present to future. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| All Things Letraset with Jonathan Valelly | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:25:21 | |
Letraset is a largely antiquated process for transferring letters and graphics onto various materials. It rose in the 1950’s and fell in the 1990’s. While most people in the worlds of typography, graphic design and printing have long since put away their dry-rub transfer sheets, one Toronto-based artist and zinester loves using Letraset in his practice as a way to incorporate analog processes into his design work. In this conversation we meet the magical Jonathan Valelly, who uses Letraset as a jumping-off point for digging deeper to the relationship between design and technology, including how using Letraset helps counteract the ‘Abdobification’ of design. Jonathan will delight and intrigue and challenge you, through the power of Letraset. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessible Publishing with Kelly Dermody and Adam Chaboryk | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:40:47 | |
This is the sixth episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Kelly and Adam, both university accessibility specialists. In this conversation, they walk us through the current status of accessible publishing, including how technology has evolved in 15 years, as well as barriers that still exist today and what the library is doing to make access to accessible documents easier. Kelly and Adam describe the ways in which technologies (including AI) will not remove all barriers to accessibility and why humans will remain at the forefront of inclusion efforts for the foreseeable future. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessible Social Media with Theresa Mabe | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:43:01 | |
This is the fifth episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Theresa Mabe, a visually-impaired higher education marketing professional with a degree in digital media and web technology. Theresa is incredibly knowledgeable and beautifully articulate about digital accessibility. In today’s conversation, Theresa focuses on accessibility within social media platforms (primarily Instagram), including giving us the low down on which social media platforms are outperforming others when it comes to accessibility. Theresa also dives into two inaccessible practices that she sees all the time on social media (and why to avoid them!). Furthermore, her savvy marketing mind reminds us of the brand recognition benefits of creating accessible content, including examples of brands who are getting it right. This episode is for anyone who posts content to social media and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessible Digital Spaces with Mel Sutjiadi | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:30:11 | |
This is the fourth episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Mel Sutjiadi, is a QTPOC multi-disciplinary creative director, designer, illustrator, developer, and educator who loves to solve problems through design. They are a Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) and they were recently announced as a finalist for the RGD’s ULTRABOLD Awards, celebrating emerging designers under 35 who are making an impact on the design community and beyond. In this conversation, Mel provides practical tips for thinking about and building more accessible digital experiences for as many people as possible. They expand our preconceived ideas about accessibility and share that accessibility needs are not as far removed from ourselves as we might think. Lastly, Mel reminds us of the power we have as designers and that with restrictions comes great design. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessible Design Process with Josh Skinner | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:29:32 | |
This is the third episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Josh Skinner, a Registered Graphic Designer (RGD), post-secondary instructor and senior product designer who is passionate about equity and accessibility. In this conversation, Josh discusses the design process and the role accessibility plays in it, the importance of truly defining what ‘accessibility’ means for your project and that accessibility can (and should) be more than a checklist. Furthermore, Josh sets the record straight that designing more inclusively does not have to mean losing your brand’s voice. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessibility Legislation with Lee Eldridge | 26 Sep 2021 | 00:36:09 | |
This is the second episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Lee Eldridge, a workflow automations specialist who has a long history of helping facilitate accessible communications solutions. In this episode, Lee helps us understand what many clients, large and small, are thinking when it comes to organizational accessibility efforts. Lee suggests the need for freely-available, legislation-compliant accessibility training provided by the government to help more individuals create accessible communication pieces. Lee also speaks to the ways in which he feels governments might start reacting to accessibility non-compliance in the near future. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Accessible Communication with Kevin Shaw | 19 Sep 2021 | 00:48:44 | |
This is the first episode in a 6-part series all about Accessibility Changemakers: conversations with persons with disabilities, as well as allies of persons with disabilities, all of whom are working to make the world a more inclusive place through their creative leadership. Meet Kevin Shaw, an entrepreneur with a mission to build, lead and inspire. Kevin grew up with low vision and lost his vision entirely at the age of 19. In this conversation, Kevin speaks to the medical model of disability versus the social model of disability, including the ways in which people aren’t disabled; rather it’s environments that are disabling. Kevin explains how he navigates physical and digital spaces, demonstrating screen reading technology within accessible and inaccessible digital environments. Finally Kevin provides his take on what companies are doing right from an accessibility standpoint and where they still have a ways to go, leading him to explain his latest technology venture, MenuVox. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who designs digital spaces and documents, including websites, software and PDF files. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| A Typographic Revolution with Olivia Kane of The Weekly Typographic | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:26:42 | |
Welcome Olivia Kane from The Weekly Typographic podcast! Just like your favourite crossover episode on TV (think the Jetsons and Flintstones or New Girl and Brooklyn Nine Nine), this, too, is a crossover episode… as it pertains to geeky typography-focused podcasts. In today’s episode, Olivia shares a Nerd Alert all about the Industrial Revolution’s massive impact on typography as we know it today, as well as the type revolution we’re currently experiencing. You don’t want to miss it! Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| The Integration of Storytelling into Creative Practice | 14 May 2024 | 00:41:04 | |
Q: How do you integrate storytelling into your creative practice, and what role does it play in shaping your vision?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll consider the power of stories, explore ‘hard truths’ about storytelling and hear how the 9 creative minds in this series use storytelling:
This is the Art and Design of Storytelling.✨ Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Mindfulness x Creativity with Guest Host Mark Corrigan (Part 2 of 2) | 22 Aug 2021 | 00:41:21 | |
In this special 2-part series, guest host, Mark Corrigan, explores the intersection of mindfulness and creativity. In this second episode, Mark unpacks mindfulness for creatives, including specific tools and techniques for individuals who rely on creative problem solving. Mark and Diana go back-and-forth throughout, bringing their personal experiences, thoughts and challenges to the conversation. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| Mindfulness x Creativity with Guest Host Mark Corrigan (Part 1 of 2) | 22 Aug 2021 | 00:55:05 | |
In this special 2-part series, guest host, Mark Corrigan, explores the intersection of mindfulness and creativity. In this first episode, Mark uncovers the foundational principles of mindfulness as a practice, attitudes of mindfulness and, more specifically, how mindfulness practice can benefit professionals in different parts of the economy. Mark and Diana go back-and-forth throughout, bringing their personal experiences, thoughts and challenges to the conversation. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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| The New Pop! with Christopher Rouleau | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:23:12 | |
Toronto-based graphic designer and lettering artist, Christopher Rouleau, is back on the podcast one year after his first appearance, this time chatting about his newest project called The New Pop! He and Diana also chat about his other recent hand lettering and art projects, his creative process, as well as a very special source of inspiration from the home of his Grandmother. Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!
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