Explore every episode of the podcast The Creative Kind Show
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| Finding Your True Calling as a Freelancer with Godwin Macphaline | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:33:16 | |
Godwin Macphaline is the founder of Texteams, an animation agency that focused on sales-focused explainer videos that convey a brand's message at an affordable rate. In this episode of The Creative Kind, Godwin and I speak about the importance of making time for yourself as a creative entrepreneur. We dive into the importance of discovering your passions and managing your time effectively. Whether you're running a new start-up or you're rooted in your career, this episode has quality life advice tips that you'll find of value. Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind Show! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Godwin Macphaline at Texteams Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| [English + Italian] How to Build Stronger Customer Relationships with Bianca and Stefano | 26 May 2022 | 00:37:49 | |
[This episode features Stefano's answers in Italian] Bianca and Stefano are the content creators behind Lonely Girl Productions! Since 2015 they have been traveling from Canada, the USA, and Europe to work in all things video or photography related. From corporate shoots, commercial shoots, events, personal milestones, and weddings, these two are a power couple who combine their adventurous spirit with a professional business. In Ep. 54 of the Creative Kind Show, we speak about their success when it comes to managing client relations, trusting in yourself, and how to adapt to change during trying times. Connect with Lonely Girl Productions Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind Show! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. | |||
| The Importance of Saying Yes with Tara Jabbari | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:37:19 | |
Tara Jabbari is a digital media consultant and world nomad. She started a biographical podcast, Who Was She? that tells the stories of inspiring women throughout history. She helps small businesses and nonprofits with their video production, digital marketing, podcast creation, and written content. Tara also teaches about online etiquette for schools and businesses as well as film theory. Her passion is to share people's stories and travel with a goal to combine the two in life. Tara is an amazing and well accomplished female entrepreneur and podcast host who has extensive experience in the world of film production. We speak about her latest project, Who Was She?, a new serial podcast that dives into the lives of historical women and their influence. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Creative Kind! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Tara Jabbari
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| An Insight into the Experience of Being Mixed Up with Haui | 27 May 2021 | 00:38:27 | |
Haui is a multi-disciplinary artivist (artist and activist) that defies categorization. My recent feature film debut MixedUp which premiered on OUTtv and will premiere in the UK recently in 2021. To date, he has worked as a performer, director, designer, and visual artist for theatre and film for companies including CBC, The Stratford Festival of Canada, and the Shaw Festival. He is currently an artist in residence with Wildseed Black Arts Fellowship, part of Black Lives Matter Toronto. Upcoming Haui will also create a video/projection design at the Luminato Festival in Toronto. Haui and I speak about race, culture, identity, gender, reality, and so much more in this episode. His latest work Mixed Up is an absolutely fantastic film that you definitely need to watch. Thank you again Haui for coming on The Creative Kind Show! Find the show links below: Connect with Haui Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| How Film and TV Productions Function During a Pandemic with Scotia Boyd | 20 May 2021 | 00:38:12 | |
Scotia Boyd a film makeup artist with an impressive roaster of working behind the scenes on major production companies like Netflix and Disney, and shows like Titans, Star Trek: Discovery, and Letterkenny. Scotia has been working in film as a makeup artist for the past eight years in the Toronto area and is originally from Sudbury, Ontario. She is an expert behind the scenes and was an absolute delight to speak with to learn more about her personal history. I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Scotia Boyd, Professional Makeup Artist Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Finding Pleasure in Failing Forward with Chris Evans | 07 May 2021 | 00:42:08 | |
Chris Evans is a local London Ontario Producer and Director for music videos and commercials who has a wealth of knowledge in the music video genre, working with some of Armada Music Label's biggest artists. His videos have seen hundreds of millions of plays and he continually improves his craft. Chris and I speak about his creative process, when and why videographers should consider renting equipment, the joy of failing in business doing what you love, It's an inspiring conversation about finding pleasure in the hardship and difficulties of the daily grind, which is something that everyone can certainly benefit from. I found this conversation one of the most inspiring from season 3, so enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| How to be More Confident Behind the Camera with Sarah Fonger | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:42:56 | |
Sarah Fonger is the founder of Spring Bank Creatives and works as a videographer who primarily makes educational and promotional videos for organizations. She has previously created videos for organizations such as the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture, Middlesex County, the Thames Valley School Board, and the Township of Lucan Biddulph. Last winter Sarah was in Africa creating social media content for a bike touring company on one of their tours from Cairo to Capetown. Her passions include cycling, videography, plants, and anything to do with mountains! I've had the amazing pleasure of speaking with Sarah to learn more about her work across the world as well as how she learned how to become more confident behind the camera when filming subjects and really own the craft. It's an inspiring story speaking with Sarah and I'm so glad to share more about what she's been up to! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Finding Your Goals and Planning Strategic Video with Ben Amos | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:34:22 | |
Ben Amos is the Owner and Creative Director behind Innovate Media, host of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast, and Founder of Australia's only purpose-built video blogging studio space - Vlog Pod ®. He is based in Queensland, Australia, and lives and breaths all things video. I connected with Ben after being a fan of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast for a few years, as it's only fitting that Ben is the first guest for the new season, focusing on entrepreneurs who work in video production! Ben and I dive into effectively planning your goals, building a strong content strategy, and how to effectively sell through inbound value marketing. I'm pleased to share my interview with Ben and hope that you'll enjoy the conversation as we dive deeper into video marketing strategies. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| 10 Tips to Growing Your Podcast Online in 2021 with Alex Leonard | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:35:44 | |
The title episode says it all! This one's a solo episode by yours truly, the host of the show, diving into 10 important strategies for helping to grow your podcast this year and beyond. A lot of these strategies come from advice and pointers that I've learned online and I'm accumulating them together in a sufficient episode that dives into them all for you. In case you don't have time to listen or want a sneak peek at what I speak about, here's the list I go over in detail.
I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Creating a Multi-Media Collective with Dexter Crowe | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:42:51 | |
This episode is with Dexter Crowe, someone I've personally known for years who I connected with recently to hear about his latest musical endeavors. Halaken Collective is the birthplace of a global collective of creators united by the power of art for change. It is a multi-media label intent on cultivating a platform to bridge East and West, the traditional and progressive, the magnificent and unnoticed through music and video. Dexter and Mercan are two creative forces behind the releases that are focusing on really inspiring projects and putting a ton of passion and drive behind every project they do! They are creating a platform where artists of all disciplines connected by values are able to collaborate creating meaningful art with a consciousness for the social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges facing today's world. It's an awesome project with some stellar music, I highly suggest checking it out! Connect with Halaken Collective Halaken Collective on Instagram Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Festivals in a Pandemic with Gabriel Mattacchione | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:35:40 | |
From the very beginning, Ever After Music Fest (EAMF) in Kitchener, Ontario has been a landmark event for bass heads from around the world. It combines top headliners, underground artists, and upcoming talent in a unique setting with a stellar sound system to deliver quality year after year. What's super cool about Ever After Music Festival is that it is an event that is run by a family-owned company primarily getting its revenue from ticket sales. Unfortunately, the 3-day festival was canceled last year due to COVID-19. I caught up with Gabriel Mattacchione at the end of September last year that is part of a larger story piece I am making in collaboration with Radio Western on the impact of the pandemic on the music industry. Stay tuned for that! My conversation here with Gabriel is a raw and real interview where we go into the festival's origins, how they've carved out a niche, and strategies for handling this crisis of a pandemic. Even from having worked in the entertainment sector for years, I still found this a really interesting conversation and I learned a lot, giving me more respect for Gabriel and his team to run such a big event. So I hope you enjoy it. Connect with Gabriel and EAMF Ever After's Website https://www.everafterfest.com/ Ever After on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EverAfterMusicFest/ Ever After on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everafterfest Ever After on Twitter https://twitter.com/everafterfest Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Establishing a Loyal Music Scene with Jason Carpenter | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:41:19 | |
The latest podcast interview is with a founder of N.E.C. Productions, Jason Carpenter, a successful entrepreneur in London, Ontario that has helped the electronic scene grow and flourish in my hometown. Jason is an experienced business owner with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. He's skilled in advertising, sales, accounting, promotional marketing, and party planning. I was lucky to have the pleasure of sitting down with Jason to learn about how he's been able to create one of Canada's thriving music scenes, supporting countless DJs over the past 20 years by helping them launch successful careers. N.E.C. Productions is one of Southwestern Ontario's first event planning and marketing team specializing in electronic music. Keeping it dirty since 2001, with a full roster of talented local artists ready to shine. Whether it's a festival, a club night, or a dark basement, the party is our playground. N.E.C. Productions help in supporting the community, the artists, and the music. Jason and I dig deep into the history of N.E.C. Productions, differences between the rave scene over when he started compared to the last 5 years, as well as the importance of building a loyal local following. With COVID-19 putting a full stop of live events, the ever entrepreneur, Jason has pivoted, of course, and now organizes live streams on Twitch every weekend to help keep the music going and giving a platform for DJs to share their new music and fresh sets. I had a lot of fun catching up with Jason on the show and look forward to sharing this podcast with you! If you dig the episode, don't forget to leave a review on Apple or follow the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. Connect with Jason at N.E.C. Productions N.E.C. Productions on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NECproductions/ N.E.C. Productions on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/necevents N.E.C. Events on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/necevents Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| How to Build Stronger Customer Relationships with Bianca and Stefano | 26 May 2022 | 00:34:58 | |
Bianca and Stefano are the content creators behind Lonely Girl Productions! Since 2015 they have been traveling from Canada, the USA, and Europe to work in all things video or photography related. From corporate shoots, commercial shoots, events, personal milestones, and weddings, these two are a power couple who combine their adventurous spirit with a professional business. In Ep. 54 of the Creative Kind Show, we speak about their success when it comes to managing client relations, trusting in yourself, and how to adapt to change during trying times. Connect with Lonely Girl Productions Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind Show! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. | |||
| Finding Your Inner Leader with Janic Gorayeb | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:40:06 | |
Janic Gorayeb is the Founder and Creative Curator for Ripple Effect Leadership and she reminds people every day that leadership manifests in many ways. I am delighted to share this thought-provoking podcast with you, as Janic and I dig deeper into what makes a strong leader and how everyone can realize their own inner authority. Janic now helps clients break free from the misnomer that leadership is reserved for the reigning elite who top the corporate hierarchy. At the core of Ripple Effect Leadership is creativity, fun, collaboration, and authenticity - values that are weaved through everything Janic brings to the table! We dive into our own values, beliefs, and leadership tactics. The interview is a great way for anyone to learn about how they can start acting as a leader in their personal and professional life. Janic is an expert at her craft and does so much for the local community, it was an absolute pleasure to catch up with her and I'm sure people will find value in this episode. Enjoy! Connect with Janic: www.rippleeffectleadership.ca Ripple Effect Leadership on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rippleeffectleadership Ripple Effect Leadership on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rippleeffectleadership Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Growing Your Team and Sales Funnel in Entertainment with Sam Pearce | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:35:06 | |
Sam Pearce is the latest guest on the Creative Kind Podcast, a charismatic entertainer who brings a lifetime of showmanship of working as a magician into his present-day events. He's performed for some of Canada's biggest brands, like Air Miles, Shell, Sunlife, Sobeys, Manulife, Esso, and many more. Sam's unique proposition is to bring his own talents onto the stage and now through people's screens to help bring large events like Award Galas, Conferences, Holiday Parties, and Employee Training to become Real Fun! His unique proposition is that he partners with Canada's biggest brands to connect their teammates from the comfort of their couches. Sam and I dig deeper into his sales process, marketing strategies, team growth, and business plan. We discuss how he's been able to pivot from doing all live events in person to Zoom and how the transition has given him more business than ever. It's such an inspiring conversation and Sam's energy is sure to give you a smile! Let me know what you think of the episode and if you've been listening to the podcast or just come across the show, don't forget to leave a review on Apple or follow us on Spotify. Check out Sam's company, Pearce Theatrical, to book him for your event here: pearcetheatrical.com Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Pre-production Tips with Alex Leonard: Why Make a Video? | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:09:34 | |
The next upload to the Creative Kind Podcast is a first in a series of solo episodes, where I'm discussing each of the 20 important tips for creating your own engaging social media videos. The very first tip is on understanding why you want to make a video, how does it help you achieve your business goals, and how can that video tie into your digital marketing agenda. If you're curious to learn the other 19 tips, you can download the whole entire e-book for free online here! https://www.alexleonardmedia.com/20-tips-for-videos-e-book I hope you found this episode valuable! I'd love to hear if you like this idea or if you rather I stick to speaking with guests. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| From Acting in Movies to Podcasting on Purpose with Anisa Butt | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:30:28 | |
Anisa Butt is a British Asian actress from London, UK. She has done work in both the UK and Mumbai, India. She studied performing arts in London and is also the host of her own podcast, @unplugwithani which has over 130 episodes! Ani is an inspiring individual that has done some extraordinary work across continents and in several large films and TV productions. Most recently, she's begun working as a transformation coach to help others achieve their goals through adversity. I had the absolute pleasure of chatting more with Anisa to learn about her career path, how she plans and develops her podcast, and how she compares acting in Hollywood versus acting in Bollywood. Her answers may surprise you! You can expect to learn practical advice on finding your purpose, told from her independent opinion as a leading female figure. Enjoy! Connect with Anisa: UnplugwithAni Podcast https://www.unplugwithani.com/ Ani on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anisaaniiam/?hl=en Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Bridging the gap between music communities with cpark | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:30:51 | |
’Whoiscpark’ is a multi-faceted emerging DJ & producer based in Toronto. She started from humble beginnings in the living room of her student home and eventually transitioned to playing for larger venues and events all across the GTA. Her continuous delivery of high-energy as well as deeply emotional music is meant to make your heart race and take you on a journey. The recent pandemic has allowed her to shift her focus to creating and sharing content online, experimenting with unexplored sounds and mixes, streaming DJ sets, and uplifting other artists in her community. We speak about bridging the gap between music communities right now and in previous generations. Christine and I go deeper into why community is so important now more than ever. She's been playing a lot of virtual live sets as a DJ and we also discuss what is coming up. I really enjoyed learning about who whoiscpark has been developing a consistent marketing strategy, partially because of the pandemic. Connect with whoiscpark today https://soundcloud.com/whoiscpark https://www.instagram.com/whoiscpark/ Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Developing a Content Strategy For Your Niche with Devon Jones | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:34:05 | |
Devon spent 12 years of his life developing a record label and helping talented creatives capture the essence of their brand and communicate that with the world in a meaningful way. He has developed an array of talents and translatable skills from his work in the music industry. Now Devon has a desire to continue to use his expertise in a more meaningful way which has lead him to the world of business strategy and development. He's the co-founder of Seven Tree Media, a creative agency based in Calgary, Canada. We discuss why communication is key, especially in a crowded noisy world. Devon's purpose is to bring clarity and focus to startups and developing brands looking to engage and build meaningful relationships with an audience that is right for them. We have an awesome conversation about how to become clear on creating consistent content for your niche. Devon walks us through his company's unique proposition and how you can refine your messaging and marketing to really hit a home run when it comes to building a brand. Connect with Devon at Seven Tree Media Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| How to Build an Authentic Audience with Krista Ripma | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:38:28 | |
The next guest on The Creative Kind is Krista Ripma! Her mission is to inspire others to tell their stories and share their truth through radically honest marketing. Because Krista intimately understands the web of personal passions, online platforms, and the human networks that drive success, she is able to create and hone stunning and compelling brands and digital launches. Additionally, Krista is a great orator and comfortable on the mic. She offers a unique and refreshing approach to business and entrepreneurship. She is the host of the Authentic Audience podcast, where she interviews guest experts on how to build a business authentically. Her podcast was recently featured in Entrepreneur’s list of “20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020.” Krista was also featured in the Forbes article, “7 Females Execs Explain How To Make Your Brand Exude Confidence.” Krista and I dive into so much value in this podcast, covering her favourite online tools for marketing, strategies for starting a launch of a business or new offering, and the power of networking through podcasts. I learned a lot this episode and think you will too! If you like The Creative Kind Podcast, don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with someone who you think could find value in the advice. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Connecting to Your Inner Capabilities in Life with Mr. Nokturn | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:28:09 | |
Mr. Nokturn is an inspiring DJ turned cultural coordinator living in the Gaspé Peninsula in Gaspésie. We speak about the Quebec culture and how the community has grown outside all the major cities that are more southern on the St. Laurent River in Eastern Canada. There is a large First Nations community located in the area that Olivier works with, the man behind Mr. Nokturn. He is working with Q052, an Indigenous hip-hop artist, a talented rapper that Oliver speaks highly of. I met Olivier several years ago when living in Montreal as we were both connected with the music scene and would often see him at shows. I've had Mr. Nokturn also on my Radio Show in Montreal at Concordia's 1690 AM CJLO. We speak about life choices and finding your interests, the local communities and unique culture of the northern Quebec city, and how he and other people and bringing bigger art and music scene to the region. It's a great conversation and nice to connect with an old friend of mine. I hope you enjoy the episode! Check out more interviews with interesting entrepreneurs on The Creative Kind Podcast, as we continue to explore how to turn your passions into profit. Every Thursday, expect new episodes of the show and soon a YouTube channel with the Zoom interviews. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Setting Goals, Overcoming Challenges, and Dreaming Big! | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:28:31 | |
For episode 28, I decided to do my first solo episode of season 2 where I look back at 2020 and some of the biggest challenges and growing pains that I had, both personally and professionally. I speak about setting goals and dreaming big in the second half of the episode, discussing my own strategies for achieving your vision. The root of this episode was somewhat inspired by my post on Instagram that highlighted a lot of the topics discussed here, so I wanted to expand on those thoughts in greater detail with a bit of self reflection looking forward into 2021. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram following @alexleonardmedia if you want to see the post in question. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Finding Permission to Live Fully with Thomas Piper | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:36:09 | |
Brooklyn NY’s, emergent powerhouse, multi-talented independent artist, Thomas Piper announces the launch of his debut LP ‘Permission to Live’ released June 5, 2020 via all digital and streaming platforms. A Futuristic Renaissance man who’s genre defiant, a multi-instrumentalist, soulful baritone vocalist, prolific songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and visual artist. Thomas started his independent company The People’s Republic of Sound, & YouTube channel BeatDesign to showcase his work. He welded each layer together from the lyrics, vocals, sound, and recordings, while mixing & mastering each song, also designing the album & single’s artwork. Thomas has taught himself an array of skills from filming, animating, acting, directing, and editing all the past and future videos. I had an absolute pleasure speaking with Thomas and hope you enjoy our inspiring conversation about how to live your life! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Shining a Light on The Joy of Learning with Dandan Liu | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:56:38 | |
Dandan Liu is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and established course creator in her own entrepreneurial pathway. She's worked on Netflix shows like Chef's Kitchen and is currently living in Austria. I first learned about Dandan from taking her Skillshare course on lighting in filmmaking and learning about the best way to work together. I'm excited to share this new episode where we go into our work together of late and her new online course Unravel, which helps people in the film sector find their voice. We talk about the joy of letting go, finding your inner creativity, dealing with setbacks, focus, and so much more. This is an awesome hour packed extended episode full of useful knowledge on lighting and filmmaking as well. Let's go in with this incredible insight into life! I hope you enjoy the episode. 👌 Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind Show! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Dandan Liu, Emmy award-winning filmmakerConnect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Sharing Stories Through Speech with Sunday Ajak | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:36:47 | |
Sunday Ajak is a motivational speaker and spoken word poet who brings his unique lived experience through his creative work. The transcendental nature of his words often stirs a lot of emotions and provokes feelings of interest and enlightenment. From humble beginnings writing spoken word poetry at highschool, Sunday continues to live life to the fullest and give back to others through his messages. I had the sincere pleasure of speaking with Sunday on The Creative Kind Podcast in season 2 to discuss his creative process, the power of public speaking, finding inspiration, and building self-confidence. Sunday's voice is soothing and his laughter is contagious. If you're looking for help with public speaking, whether in person or over the Internet, this is an awesome episode of the show to listen to. You can connect with Sunday and hear his speeches online by following him at @Speaker.Sunday on Instagram Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Supporting Small Businesses on Social Media with Kristen Au | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:33:55 | |
Kristen Au is a social media marketing strategist and educator, passionate about helping local small business owners on creative and effective content marketing in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Before moving to Yellowknife, she had over a decade of experience as a freelance musician and model in Toronto. Kristen has found social media to be the most important aspect of marketing to maintain in high demand throughout her career. Fast forward to mid-March 2020, she was working as an advertising sales person, selling radio and digital ads on a local news website in Yellowknife. She decided to quit this corporate job when the pandemic began. Seeing local small businesses relying a lot more on social media marketing than traditional advertising, she instantly knew she had to share her experience, knowledge and skills. Since then, Kristen has started her own Social Media Marketing business to help local artists, creators, and small business owners in the NWT. Kristen's background as a model and saxophone player is a unique fit for season 2, speaking with entertainers. The work she's doing now is awesome and she's made a strong brand presence for herself! I learned a lot about developing my social media presence as a solopreneur and think others will benefit from this episode too. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Why a Human Touch is so Important in Mixing and Mastering with Alex Emrich | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:41:34 | |
Alex Emrich is a creative mixing and mastering freelancer that has found his true calling in the Music Industry and Arts World. We discuss the benefits of having a real person review your music as well as the place of AI in the future. It's a really interesting episode that dives deep into the topic of mixing music, how Alex got started, and where he sees the sector going next. I hope you enjoy episode 4 of season 2, following creative entertainers. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| The Passionate Art of DJing with Death Lotus | 31 Oct 2020 | 00:29:08 | |
Death Lotus is a super group made up of Purple Lotus and Iniquity. These two together bring a unique sound to the bass world with their original DJ sets. Purple Lotus plays trippy music with a hint of global influence to bring her style together. Iniquity is known for his dark bass-heavy sets that are a perfect way to start one's evening. Formerly known as VLI, Iniquity brings a darker flavour to his music. Death Lotus is a blend of trippy dark bass-house, combing their unqiue approach to music. I had the pleasure of speaking with both artists to learn more about their creative process, how they're dealing with COVID-19, and some of their musical influences. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Lunar Rotations with Zahra Habib on 94.9FM | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:56:23 | |
Zahra Habib (aka Brown Skin Lady) is an award-winning DJ, host, and community organizer who is dedicated to creating and implementing ever-expanding visions for London’s artistic landscape. She’s also the Program Director at London’s most sought-after community radio station, 94.9 FM Radio Western. Connecting and uplifting people through music has become one of Zahra’s guiding principles. Through live and online events, and her weekly radio show Lunar Rotations, Zahra loves to create spaces for people of all walks of life to connect, be, and experience joy with others and with themselves. She has worked closely with the City of London, grassroots organizations, arts and cultural institutions, and individual local organizers to expand and elevate the musical, cultural, and creative scene in London and beyond. It was a real pleasure to have Zahra on the podcast, I hope others enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Photography, Entrepreneurship, and Philosophy with Sebastian Furtado | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:36:38 | |
Sebastian Furtado is a Montréal-based photographer and videographer. He shoots a bit of everything but is most passionate about wildlife, landscape, and astrophotography. If you want to reach him, he’s most active on Instagram @seb.furtado. I know Seb from studying philosophy together at Concordia University and have been super impressed with his astrophotography and the work he's done with big brands in Montreal. It was a pleasure to reconnect with him and I think other creators, especially those in the film and photo world, are really going to appreciate this episode. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Crowdfunding Your Business Idea on Ulule with Eleni Stefanopoulos | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:28:37 | |
Ulule is the largest certified B-Corp crowdfunding company of its kind and we put the spotlight on women entrepreneurship and positive impact projects. Currently, Ulule is working on its #SpreadGood program; a 4 month COVID-19 relief program that they have created in collaboration with Bank of the West. It is a completely digital initiative that hosts over 30 field experts and 20 boss women small business owners and it’s packed with workshops and webinars to help business owners develop the knowledge and skillsets they need to overcome the effects of the pandemic. Best of all it's totally FREE to register! Enjoy my podcast with the head of the curation, Eleni Stefanopoulous as we discuss why one might consider starting a crowd funder and how to successfully manage it to grow. I certainly learned a lot about the crowd funding experience and how Ulule is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Behind the Scenes of Music Production with Asante | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:32:02 | |
Asante is a Canadian artist from Toronto Canada, who creates music using catchy melodies to energetic hip hop/R&B beats. He started his music journey in the summer of 2018. Asante has always aimed to tell a story through his music. He shares relatable stories that connect him to his listeners. Asante has performed all over Western University (London, ON), around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and at different venues such as the hip-hop supermarket in Toronto. His drive and passion for music grow every day. Asante aims to one day be known as the “King of Melodies”, and WILL accomplish that goal. 2020 has been an explosive new chapter for Asante as he has leveled up the production of his music. It was a job having Asante as the next guest, enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Scaling Your Personal Creative Brand with Andre Allen | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:32:13 | |
Andre Allen is a thriving multidisciplinary-creative individual. He has spent 7+ years working in the arts, technology, business and entertainment fields, displaying a wide variety of client works and portfolio materials, production methods & working ethics -- ultimately displaying his versatility within many creative objectives. His high aptitude for strategic learning, critical thinking and problem solving, has allowed him to consistently excel in various professional roles, such as: Creative & Art Director, UI/UX Strategist, Branding Consultant, as well as being a Serial-Entrepreneur and Spoken-Word Poet. It was an absolute pleasure to have him on my podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| From Engineering to Entrepreneurship with Martha Huk | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:30:23 | |
Martha Huk is the next guest on The Creative Kind Podcast. Martha is an engineer turned entrepreneur who has created her own empire in a very short span of time. She is the founder of Hedgeford & Berkley, design and builds a firm that has an unparalleled drive to pair high caliber construction with beautiful design. Her company has erupted out of obscurity to be a game-changer in the industry within a 5-year period and continues to see explosive success. Martha started this business without having a formal business education. Her tenacity for success has been fueled by an unwavering standard for precision. She is on a mission to create the greatest company to work for and without realizing, created a firm recognized for its excellence in design and build. Her company has won various accolades such as “Best Boutique Home Renovation Company” of Ontario in 2019 and has been shortlisted for “International Design and Architecture Award”. She has been featured in "The search for Canada's Next Top Designer". Her diverse and staggering success is hard to comprehend but it’s the results of staying determined, focused, and a relentless work ethic. Interested to come on The Creative Kind Podcast as a guest this Fall? Send me, your host Alex Leonard, an email to alexleonardmedia@gmail.com with the subject line: The Creative Kind Guest Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Why Animation is Key for your Marketing Strategy with Anthony Walker | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:51:11 | |
Anthony Walker is the founder behind Anthony and Arville, an Animation and Motion Graphics Agency based in Downtown Toronto. After gaining experience through the years working on numerous projects with video, Anthony realized that there was a glaring need for businesses and that was keeping up with the demand for the creation and production of easy-to-understand video content. Anthony began his company in 2019 with the mission to help businesses push their company and brand forward with captivating video content. Anthony and Arville can provide you with services such as animation, motion graphics, video strategy, production, creative direction, and video editing in a collaborative approach. Through our interview, you'll hear more about his daily habits to maintain productivity and positivity, how his journey to entrepreneurship flourished, and why representation is so important in media as we speak during Black History Month. Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind Show! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Exploring Artistic Expressions through Form with Andres Garzon | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:32:13 | |
The next guest on The Creative Kind Podcast is Andres Garzon, an illustrator based in London, Ontario. He currently partners with local art spaces, businesses, and companies to tell their stories through fun and impactful artwork. Andres is a good friend of mine as well through the entrepeneurship community and I've had the opportunity to work with him on several projects. As a die-hard lover of whimsical portraiture and dreamy landscapes, Andres has naturally gravitated to good old pencil, paper, and paint, as well as digital platforms that emulate that same hand-made feel and craftsmanship. He loves bright colour palettes, striking imagery, accessible designs, friendly content, and neat original artwork. It's a great episode and I hope people enjoy it! Connect with Andres himself for any graphic design work: hello@andresillustrate.ca Reach out to me, your host Alex Leonard, if you would like to be a future guest on the Creative Kind Podcast: alexleonardmedia@gmail.com Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Sharing Original Content for Gems on Yuser with Tom and Eunika | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:28:12 | |
Share original content for Gems. Buy and sell with Gems. Build community one gem at a time. Sounds so simple and it works! Yuser is an innovative blockchain technology that connects content creators on a yuser-friendly social media platform. I've known about Yuser since seeing Eunika pitch the technology at Tech Alliance's pitching competition. I was totally interested as a creator naturally and have been looking forward to sharing this interview. You're listening to the first double guest episode on The Creative Kind Podcast. It was a real pleasure to speak with both Tom and Eunika. Enjoy! Want to come onto The Creative Kind Podcast or know someone who would be a good fit? Make sure to email alexleonardmedia@gmail.com with your suggestions! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| How to Start a Co-hosted Podcast with Jabriel AlSuhaimi | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:33:44 | |
For the past 3 months since quarantine started, Jabriel AlSuhaimi has wanted to learn something new, stay in contact with friends around the world, and start a podcast. Thus, The Movie Newbie was born. Jabriel and his two friends, scattered across the globe (Bahrain, London, Vancouver) now regularly catch up to chat about movies. His two friends who work in the movie industry get him to watch a movie, then they review it from the point of view of the “experts” and the “casual.” Jabriel designs his own podcast art and everything else, which is awesome to see. I've known the next guest since 2016 when visiting Lost Village Festival in the woods of Lincolnshire, England. It's a pleasure to touch base with my former friend again and connect with another podcast host who started around the same time as I did. I hope you enjoy the episode! https://themovienewbie.transistor.com Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Creating Indigenous Music and Art with DJ PØPTRT | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:28:37 | |
A DJ and indigenous artist from the Mohawk nation of Kahnawake. She fell in love with electronic music scene from attending music festivals and art events in Montreal. Her biggest influences are Daft Punk, Deee-Lite, Mr.Oizo, Claude VonStroke, 2ne1, & A Tribe Called Red. DJ PØPTRT has played at Place Des Arts, Club SAW, Blue Dog, Cinema Quebec for Nuit Blance, Oxfam Quebec March Monde, & more. DJ PØPTRT also has a radio show title ‘PØPTRT’S PLAYHOUSE’. The show runs every Thursday night from 11pm - 12 am on Kahnawake’s K103.7 FM. She brings guest DJs regularly from Montreal and other places around Canada. She has a unique artistic aesthetic that is meant to play on the vibe of nostalgia. DJ PØPTRT is heavily influenced by music and pop culture from the 90’s, which can be seen in her visuals which she creates herself. Her goal is to bring peace and love to the audience that she performs for, and wishes to bring people together in an eclectic audiovisual experience. DJ PØPTRT plays House, Acid House, Bass, TechHouse, Techno, Nudisco, Funk, Throwbacks, & Future House. She is venturing off into music production and is currently working on mixing indigenous instruments with house music. She spent some time working with Musique Nomade in studio to incorporate throat signing with electronic music. It was a pleasure to have her on my show, check out this episode of The Creative Kind Podcast. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| The Social Impact of Sharing a Podcast with Avery Konda | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:28:41 | |
Avery is all about business as a catalyst for change, youth in philanthropy, and building #SocialImpactEverywhere. He works as a Staffing Consultant for Randstad Canada, helping people find their dream careers, and in his spare time can be found working out, making a new health food recipe, or running his podcast, Social Impactors. He volunteers for organizations like the League of Innovators and works as a Content Contributor for the Sandbox Centre. Avery is a firm believer in building sustainable social action in the world. It was an absolute pleasure to have Avery as my guest on The Creative Kind Podcast and I left the conversation feeling motivated to change and do better with my own show. For anyone who has a podcast or is planning to start a show, this is a great episode to tune into. Have an idea of a potential guest for The Creative Kind Podcast? Let me know, send an email to alexleonardmedia@gmail.com Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Developing an Ace Website with Matthew Schonewille Pt. 1 | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:30:50 | |
When I asked my former web development and design professor at Fanshawe College, Matthew Schonewille, to come on my podcast, he was totally for it. Matthew and I got along really well when I was a student and I continued after to chat with him in meetings to discuss growing my business AL Media and hear from his insights. He's a great guy, business professor, SEO strategist, photographer, and life long entrepreneur. Of many things. I think people are really going to enjoy this episode, as Matthew and I chat a lot about building a website. Whether you're new to web design or an experienced veteran, this is a great introduction into the world of SEO, Wordpress, and Improving your Web Experience. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Growing a Startup in the Pandemic with Ryan Kelly | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:30:58 | |
Ryan Kelly is a good friend and fellow entrepreneur that I've met through the Leap Junction community. I knew I wanted to bring him onto my show, as he's quite well-spoken and is equally as driven as myself. It was a pleasure to speak with him and share more information about his latest start-up, The Atrium Project. There are many valuable volunteers looking to offer support to those who need it. However, making sure they are a good fit, and overseeing them can be challenging and time-consuming. This is why The Atrium Project exists. Ryan and his team manage the logistics between volunteers and organizations automatically via our texting platform. This way, the Atrium platform is both easy to use and as accessible as possible. The project has been featured in local media like the London Free Press and CTV News. He's always up to something creative, so it was nice to see what he has in store. Enjoy the episode! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Digging Into Vintage Style with Cameron Geddes | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:30:25 | |
My next podcast guest is Cameron Geddes, co-founder of Dugout Vintage, an online and brick-and-mortar vintage clothing store that resells cool garments and shoes. Cameron and I chat about the logistics of running a clothing store that focuses on upcycling old clothing, from having separate inventory on Etsy, in-store, and their website. The mission that Dugout Vintage is on goes beyond avoiding fast fashion. They have also been community leaders and work to support minority groups and those in financial worse situations. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Helping Run a Family Business with Florian Van den Hauwe | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:23:51 | |
Florian Van den Hauwe is a 21-year-old student working as a salesman in my his family's bike shop in Melle near Ghent, Belgium. He is the fourth generation employee, as the bike shop has been with the family since 1921! Florian has designed his family's website and helps run social media and marketing. He and I were interested in some of the same courses we were taught during his exchange at Fanshawe College. It was a pleasure to have him on the show, where we chat about cycling, running a business, and how the pandemic will impact his family's business moving forward. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Finding a Purpose Post-Education with Aidan Swanepoel | 27 May 2020 | 00:34:28 | |
I speak with Aidan Swanepoel on the next episode of The Creative Kind Podcast. We chat about the difference between starting a career as an entrepreneur versus taking a 9 to 5 job for a large company. Aidan and I shed some light on the positive and negative aspects of each path forward. This is an interesting episode for recent graduates and entrepreneurs alike! Tune in on Wednesday late afternoon to hear the next episode. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Video Business Mastery with Jackson Kingsley | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:35:50 | |
Jackson is a filmmaker and business mentor who has helped countless content creators grow their businesses so they can see consistent results, manage budgets, and charge higher rates. In this episode of TCK he helps explain the advantages of using value and results-based pricing as an effective tool to market yourself as a solution that’s proportional to the problem. Jackson has worked with National Geographic, Red Bull, and Animal Planet! If you lack the business knowledge to make an impact... that’s where Jackson can help! His course Video Business Mastery is foundational in helping content creators find that Zen balance between being a business owner and focusing on creative. Don't miss a single episode of The Creative Kind as we break out of our 2021 hiatus and continue to release some new episodes! Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Canadian Adventures with Lisa Kurolap | 20 May 2020 | 00:32:40 | |
FML Adventures is a Canadian tour company that offers a wide range of tours between Halifax to Vancouver, which is tailored towards 19-35 year old backpackers. The trips are for people who want to experience the best of Canada’s forests, mountains, and lakes from coast to coast. Lisa and Alex speak about how her trip last year went, some of her favourite hidden gems in Canada off the tourist track, and how she's pivoting during the pandemic to offer shorter trips to local wineries around Southern Ontario. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Learning about Cinematography with Lucas Wakman | 13 May 2020 | 00:30:05 | |
Lucas Wakman is an established filmmaker and cinematographer based in Montreal, Quebec. He has had several popular short films featured in festivals across North America. Lucas and I discuss the merit of creating both short form and long form visual content and the camera gear we use. I personally learnt a lot in the interview and am happy to share this broadcast with a personal friend and inspiring creator that I regularly bounce ideas around with. As always, new interviews every Wednesday on the Creative Kind. Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| The Joy of Photography with Alejandra Valencia | 01 May 2020 | 00:20:14 | |
In this episode of The Creative Kind Podcast, Alex speaks with Alejandra Valencia. She is the owner of Prisma Photography Studio, based in London, Ontario. We talk about her background growing up in Colombia learning about photography from her family. Alejandra is now running a successful photography studio in London and caters to Weddings, Engagements, Maternity, Newborns, Family Sessions, and Professional headshots. She shares important information about how anyone can quickly learn to take better photos and the importance of following a professional plan. Enjoy this special 20-minute interview from Alex Leonard on The Creative Kind Podcast! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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| Building a Community with Kevin McKay | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:27:30 | |
Kevin McKay is a DJ and events organizer in South Western Ontario who is the co-founder of Archer+Kow with his business partner Allison. This is a great episode that shares insights from someone very involved with creating community groups, both in-person and online. Kevin and Alex connect together as two friends who have a lot to share to help entrepreneurs right now in the age of COVID-19. From two local Londoners, they have similar interests in electronic music, live events, hiking outdoors, and environmental conservation. Enjoy! Don't miss a single episode: Like what you heard? Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Alex Leonard, Founder of AL Media
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