Creative on the Side

In this episode I talk about my Instagram hiatus and why I felt the need to remove the app from my devices for the whole month of August.

Today's guest is Anna, a woodworker who manages the Instagram account, Scanna Industries. We talk about how she got into woodworking, interior decorating, plants, creativity, and how sharing her work on social media has led to real connection with people who share her interest.

Just a quick update to tell you what the new show schedule is and why it's changing.

In this episode I'm talking to fine artist and graphic designer Bret Taylor. Bret is my first guest who supports himself full time with his passion, and we get into the pros and cons of that as well as working freelance, the process he goes through to make is unique art pieces, art business and marketing, and more! Check out the full show notes at https://www.jesscouture.com/podcast to see photos of Bret's work, and make sure to check out his socials for more!

Today I'm talking to Stu Hunter, a visual effects artist by day who's taking what he loves about his day job and turning it into a killer personal project! We get into his scientific artistic process, struggling with analysis paralysis, and the pros and cons of doing VFX for the film industry.

Let's catch up! In this episode Jess coming at you solo to talk about getting bored, as well as filling you in on some news and updates. It gets a little discombobulated when she starts thinking out loud, and the episode turns into a sort of verbal brain dump.

Today I'm talking with Leah about her character Piuu the Baby Koala, her journey to architecture, and moving from France to Canada.

In this episode I'm speaking to elementary school teacher, Lindsay Bayne about how she uses creative teaching methods in the classroom as well as how she got creative fulfillment before she was able to do so in her day job.

In this bonus episode Scott and I get a little shady and spill a little tea. I have a wild story time moment and YouTuber Scott Graham talks about why people are mad at him for travelling. Am I going to regret posting this?

In this episode YouTuber and camera gear reviewer, Scott Graham takes control of the conversation to ask me about my favourite podcasts, my sleep habits, and my newfound sobriety. Don't worry, we do get around to talking about his creative work as well.

Hot Tub, aka Ryan Krumins is a human ray of sunshine. In this episode we're talking about the Vancouver music scene and industry, Ryan's long history with music, and how he learned to produce music from a very limited knowledge base. I was genuinely interested in hearing about the technical side of electronic music!

In part two of Jess's conversation with Geoff Gauthier of The Blowouts, we have a lot of laughs, we have the GIF/JIF debate, and it gets heavy in the second half when Geoff discusses his struggles with concussion rehab therapy.

It's our first two-parter! Jess had such a wonderful conversation with Geoff Gauthier (punk rock dad) that they filled almost two hours and we couldn't find anything we wanted to cut. In part one we chat with Geoff about his journey with the band he plays in, The Blowouts, as well as the creative aspects of his day job. But bring tissues for next week because part two gets really heavy.

In this episode Jess chats with photographer and all around creative person, Kayla MacInnis. We cover great topics like authenticity on social media, making an effort to maintain a social life, and taking control of your quality of life rather than just going through the motions.

In episode three Jess if flying solo talking to you about being a beginner at things. Even the greats were at one time beginners in their craft. It's ok not to know everything!

In episode two Jess is chatting with podcaster Derek Bolen who made some huge changes in his life a few years ago that freed up time for so many fulfilling creative pursuits.

In episode one, illustrator-on-the-side Jess Couture is chatting with writer, blogger, and funny woman Deepali Parhar who within the last few years has begun to live her life with authenticity, even if it's against her parents' wishes.