The Creative Pulse podcast

Louisa Deasey has been a professional writer for more than 20 years and her specialty is crafting memoirs. She says that true stories, well-told, have the power to change the world. In her captivating memoir, A Letter From Paris, Louisa shares how she received a message out of the blue from a stranger in France, telling her about a stack of letters written decades before about a man she hardly knew: her father. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Louisa about how writing helps her make sense of the world, why memoir writing is so close to her heart, and the compelling story she shared in A Letter from Paris.Say hi to Louisa:  Website - louisadeasey.com  Instagram - @louisadeasey  Facebook - /LouisaDeaseyauthor  YouTube - @LouisaDeaseytv----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Simon Arizpe is an award-winning pop-up book designer, paper engineer and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. He's a graduate of The Pratt Institute, has worked in the field of pop-up book design for over 20 years and was recently an artist-in-residence at Zion National Park.He's designed more than 35 pop-up books to date and works on every aspect of the process, from concept to publication. His book, Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book, is a #1 best seller, and the three dimensional pop-up spreads he created for the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book celebrate the artist's iconic artwork. His innovative flexagon book, THE WiLD POPUP, allows the reader to interact with the story in a whole new way.He received the Meggendorfer Prize, the highest honour in pop-up book design, as well as awards from the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. His work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, and Columbia University's rare book collection.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Simon about how he discovered the world of pop-up book design, balancing the creative and technical aspects of paper engineering, his inventive flexagon creations, and his experience being an artist-in-residence at Zion National Park.Say hi to Simon:  Website - simonarizpe.com  Instagram - @simon.arizpe  Zion National Park feature profile: Simon Arizpe: Artist in residence----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Sammie Aplin works in the healthcare field but a few years ago, in her free time, she began to do daily beach clean-ups in her community. She noticed there was a lot of plastic litter on the shore and wanted to do something about it, viewing this waste as a resource. Before long, her creative mind saw a way to give these items a second life in thought-provoking, eye-catching, structured, yet whimsical artworks.Her pieces include colour-themed layouts made up of a wide variety of plastic trash that she's collected over the years. If you look closely you will spot treasures such as plastic beach toys, bottle caps, charms, cutlery, jewellery, containers and packaging.Through her creative artworks, she's supported environmental conservation causes and recently won the People's Choice award at an exhibition at the Sussex Contemporary Art Gallery.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Sammie about her passion for transforming beach trash into art, how beach clean-ups have positively impacted her mental health and well-being, and the supportive conservation and creative community she's found.  Say hi to Sammie:  Instagram - @the_plastic_coast  TikTok - @the_plastic_coast----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Laurence Winram is a talented land artist who makes his professional living as an award-winning commercial and fine art photographer. He spends his free time following his passion by creating land art in forests, on beaches and anywhere inspiration finds him. He uses natural, found items such as leaves, flowers, sticks and stones, to create ephemeral works of art featuring geometric patterns, size progressions and tessellations that are absolutely captivating. Lucky for us, his photography skills come in handy so that his creations are captured and they can be enjoyed well beyond their natural life span.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Laurence about how he discovered his passion for creating nature-based land art, the unique aspects of working with found materials, and how he makes peace with the impermanence of his creations.Say hi to Laurence:  Instagram - @shapednature  TikTok - @shapednature  Facebook - /shapednature  Websites:    - Professional photography: commercial.lwinram.com    - European Land Art Festival: elafest.wixsite.com/elaf/home----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kristy Gordon is a Canadian-born artist living in New York City who is an accomplished painter, teacher and writer. Her work has been widely exhibited and her paintings hang in more than 600 collections worldwide. She's a three-time recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant and has participated in residencies and apprenticeships in Italy, China, Norway and France. She's now helping to develop the next generation of artists as an adjunct professor at the New York Academy of Art.Her book, Become a Great Artist, was recently published by Page Street Publishing. The book begins by helping readers set a clear intention to make meaningful, authentic art, and then provides 13 weekly lessons with practical steps to transform a vision into a reality.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kristy about her creative journey, how she reflects multi-layered storylines and contemporary themes in her paintings, and she shares sneak peeks from her book about finding the inspiration to create daily and finding your own creative voice.Say hi to Kristy:  Website: kristygordon.com and kristygordoncourses.com  Instagram - @kristygordonart  TikTok - @kristygordonart  Facebook - @kristygordonIII  YouTube - @KristyGordonArt----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Fern Piyachut Rusmeeroj is a trained architect who followed her creative passion and developed a career making miniature models of structures and their contents. She designs and makes scaled representations of buildings, homes, shops and more, for both individuals and commercial clients. Imagine your own home and everything in it, created at a size that you could display on a coffee table. It's like the ultimate, personalized dollhouse. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Fern about how she combines her architecture training with her creativity, the techniques she's developed to make her miniatures so realistic looking, and how she turned her dream of a creative career into a reality. Say hi to Fern:  Instagram - @little_scale  TikTok - @little_scale  YouTube - @littlescale----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Mark Jones has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The Starving Artist Myth, challenges long-standing stereotypes about creative careers, advocating for the economic and social value they contribute to the world.  Mark is an accomplished educator, producer and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology and education and his insight into the evolving landscape of creative industries. He is the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art and Design at Sheridan College and the former Director at the Seneca Film Institute, both in Ontario, Canada.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Mark about why the starving artist stereotype is so pervasive even though it misrepresents the reality of creative fields, how a combination of passion and commitment is key for a creative career, and how society can better support creatives. Say hi to Mark:  Website - starvingartistmyth.com  Instagram - @starvingartistmyth  Facebook - /starvingartistmyth  LinkedIn: /mark-j-4076983----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Alimo has been drawing and creating for as long as he can remember and while he was in art school he had an experience that challenged his ideas and changed the way he thinks about art to this day.He's built a creative universe within which he works, designing and making fine art, NFT collections, sustainable clothing, products, murals, commissions and commercial projects. Alimo's artwork is inspired by experiences travelling around the world. Whether it's a serene landscape or a surfer ripping a wave, his art invites you to see the world through his eyes.With his love for the outdoors, it stands to reason that sustainability is at the core of his ethos and impacts how he approaches and delivers his artistic creations to the world. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Alimo about turning points in his creative journey, how he embraces different ways of sharing his physical and digital work, and how he considers environmental sustainability in his approach and workflow.Say hi to Alimo:  Website - alimofun.com  Instagram - @alimofun  TikTok - @alimofun  YouTube: @alimo-studios  X/Twitter: @alimofun----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

After collecting thousands of colourful bottle caps over several years, Jeff Meszaros had a brilliant idea - he could create a mosaic using these unconventional art supplies. Through trial and error, Jeff developed techniques to flatten and layer the caps in a unique way, allowing him to create textured portraits and images that also include 'easter eggs' that can be found when they're viewed up close.He's now created over 150 mosaic portraits featuring well-known people including David Bowie, Harry Styles, Anthony Bourdain, Dolly Parton, Michael Jordan, Elvis and Freddie Mercury.Thanks to Jeff's work, over 350,000 bottle caps have been diverted from the landfill and he hopes his artwork inspires other creatives to think of ways to upcycle single-use items into high-value works of art.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jeff about how he developed his artistic skill set, how he creates a new design concept, the creative community he loves, and how he continues to challenge himself by experimenting with different mediums.Say hi to Jeff:  Website - jambottlecapart.com  Instagram - @jambottlecapart  TikTok - @jambottlecapart  Facebook - /JAMbottlecapart----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: @creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Brent Estabrook is an artist who's known for his large-scale, colourful oil paintings of stuffed animals - often huge piles of them, all cuddled up together. He combines challenging techniques with a childlike sense of joy, creating textured and vibrant compositions. And the more you look at his detailed works, the more treasures there are to discover. His style has evolved over time, exploring realism, hyperrealism, abstract and surrealism. Brent's work has been exhibited around the world, including solo exhibitions in Los Angeles, Switzerland, the Long Beach Museum of Art and Art Basel in Miami. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Brent about his mission to inspire joy, how he combines precision and playfulness, and pivotal moments in his creative career.Say hi to Brent:  Website - brentestabrook.com and smilesnfriends.com  Instagram - @brentestabrook  TikTok - @brentestabrook  Facebook - @brentestabrookart  YouTube - @brentestabrook8738----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Jayce Hall is a micrography word artist, drawing portraits using only combinations of letters that he repeats hundreds, or even thousands, of times. By precisely controlling the size of the letters he hand draws, as well as their spacing, density, and intensity of colour, he can make a portrait magically emerge out of the characters on the canvas. His word art portraits have been featured by ESPN and Buzzfeed and he's even seen portraits he's made of celebrities, such as NBA star Steph Curry and country music legend Reba McEntire, presented directly to them!On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jayce about how he developed his micrography technique, how he stays open to creative exploration, why he loves drawing portraits, and how he uses his talents to raise funds for important causes.Say hi to Jayce:  Website - jaycehallart.com  Instagram - @jaycehallart  TikTok - @jaycehallart  Facebook - /jaycehallart  YouTube - @jaycehallart----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hannah Veiga is a multidisciplinary artist whose specialty is pyrography - the art of woodburning. She draws intricate scenes, freehand, by making burn marks in carefully chosen, sustainably-sourced pieces of wood. Hannah strives to create designs that complement the wood and its grain, with her design emerging through it as if it was meant to be there all along.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Hannah about how she discovered the art of pyrography and developed her skills, the nature-based themes she showcases in her designs (like The Lovely and The Deadly pairing), the process of offering a print of her art for the first time, and how she incorporates sustainability efforts into her work.Say hi to Hannah:  Website - hannahveiga.com  Instagram - @hannahveiga  TikTok - @hannahveiga.studio  YouTube - /hannahveiga.studio----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Dylan Sadiq is known as the College Cuber and he is a proud first-generation college graduate who earned a biomedical engineering degree from Rutgers University. He combines his engineering knowledge with his creativity to design and make detailed, large-scale portraits out of colourful cubes (like the ones Rubik's makes).His passion for sports is reflected in his work, creating artworks of professional athletes because they're both challenging and rewarding. Dylan has worked with professional sports teams and organizations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, Manchester United and US Open Tennis. Dylan also does live performances at weddings, bar mitzvahs, college and corporate events. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Dylan about the unique challenges and limitations of his chosen medium, why he prefers tackling difficult designs over simplistic patterns, and how he invites people to join him in creating artworks. Say hi to Dylan:  Website - thecollegecuber.com  Instagram - @thecollegecuber_  TikTok - @thecollegecuber  Facebook - /thecollegecuber  YouTube: @thecollegecuber  X/Twitter: @thecollegecuberShow mentions:  Jayce Hall - @jaycehallart----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Dan Lam is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, known for her bold and unique sculptures. Her otherworldly, drippy sculptural work pushes boundaries and explores intriguing contrasts by mixing unconventional materials, organic forms and bright colours. She is a major hit on social media, with over a million people following her @sopopomo Instagram and TikTok accounts, which stands for “so post-post-modern”. Her work has been exhibited in galleries all over the United States as well as internationally, and is in the collections of celebrity clients.She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas and a Master of Fine Arts from Arizona State University. As an artist, she says her goal is not to provide answers but to pose questions to challenge viewers to confront the contradictions inherent in the world around them.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Dan about how she blends her technical expertise with play and experimentation, her artistic explorations of size and scale, and how she creates new ways for audiences to interact with her work.Say hi to Dan:  Website - bydanlam.com  Instagram - @sopopomo  TikTok - @sopopomo----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Jeremy Booth built a successful career as a digital illustrator, working with some of the biggest brands in the world. He also made his personal artworks available to collectors through NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and created an NFT series focused on a Western art theme featuring landscapes and cowboys, falling in love with the subject and tradition of Western art in the process.Jeremy made a bold decision to not only create digital art but to become a fine art painter as well, focusing on the Western motif for this new chapter in his career. He captures the essence of the Wild West with daring minimalism in his paintings. He aims to blend classic themes with a contemporary approach, using vibrant colours, strong contrasts and simple shapes to offer a fresh perspective on Western art.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jeremy about how he stays flexible to express his creativity in new ways, what captured his imagination about western landscapes and cowboy culture, and “The New West” - his first solo fine art exhibition.Say hi to Jeremy:  Website - jeremy-booth.com  Instagram - @jeremybooth  TikTok - @jeremyboooth  X/Twitter - @jeremybooth----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: purple-planet.com 

Kevin Collins is the CEO of Secret Walls, a global phenomenon founded by Terry Guy in 2006. They're known for exhilarating live paint battles that showcase the extraordinary talent of global artists and captivate audiences with high-energy creative showdowns.Secret Walls battles consist of two teams of artists that go head-to-head, armed with nothing but their imagination and black paint, as they create masterpieces on a blank canvas in front of a live audience. Within a time limit of 90 minutes, these skilled artists push their limits, turning ordinary walls into extraordinary works of art.Kevin shares how Secret Walls is also committed to inspiring the next generation of artists through the Secret Walls Academy, empowering new and emerging artists through direct creative engagement. His mission is to expand the Secret Walls universe with a robust battle schedule, exclusive collaborations and unrivalled storytelling, while leveraging the power of live art as a cultural force and a catalyst for social change.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kevin about how his passion for Secret Walls was ignited after seeing a live art battle, why they're driven by their SYLA (support your local artist) approach, the purpose behind presenting creative challenges to the artists who participate, and how they bring together creativity, competition and community in so many unique ways. Say hi to Kevin and Secret Walls:  Website - secretwalls.world  Instagram - @secretwalls  TikTok - @thesecretwalls  Facebook - /TheSecretWalls  Twitter - @thesecretwalls  LinkedIn - /secret-walls----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Greg Mike is a contemporary artist known for his signature characters, bold street art, mural paintings and Larry Loudmouf icon that blend intensely colourful designs with surrealist pop culture. His artistic mantra is “Live Life Loud”. Based in Atlanta, Greg is also the founder and curator of ABV Gallery which focuses on the New Contemporary movement, exhibiting over 500 emerging and established artists since it was established. It has become a cornerstone of Atlanta's thriving art community, showcasing works of art that challenge and inspire visitors. And this year is a big one for the gallery - in September the gallery and event space's newly renovated, 8500 square feet location opens in the heart of East Atlanta Village.Greg has painted murals globally and you can find his studio work on view in galleries and museums around the world. His work has been collected by some people you may have heard of - Justin Bieber, Diplo, Swizz Beats and Nina Dobrev, to name a few. He's worked with companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Google, Spotify, BMW and the Atlanta Braves baseball team. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Greg about how he celebrates playfulness in his work, how he explores contrasts in his designs, what he loves about being part of a vibrant arts community, and he shares behind-the-scenes details about his upcoming solo show and gallery opening.Say hi to Greg:  Website - gregmike.com  Instagram - @gregmike  Facebook - @theartofgregmike  X/Twitter - @GREGMIKE  Video profile: Stay Hungry | The Story of Greg Mike----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Hello friends! I'm your host Angela de Burger and although I can't believe it, we are already at the time of the year when I turn the microphone towards you because I'm curious to hear if you have a tip for staying creative, for moving forward when you feel a little stuck, or for getting the creative energy flowing again.So I'm asking you the same question I ask my guests on every episode:What are your tips for starting up, or keeping up, the creative energy in your life?I'll share your thoughts and ideas in future episodes as well as on social media so that your words can inspire other people to boost the creative energy in their lives.Share a tip!record a short voicemail from your phone or computer at speakpipe.com/CreativePulseor send me a message or tag me in a post on Instagram @creativepulsepodcast or X/Twitter @CreativePulseTWOn that note, summer is here once again and so it's time for a short break. New episodes will start up again soon and I can't wait to share them with you.In the meantime, now is a great time to catch up on any of the 108 episodes that have come out so far. Or maybe you want to re-listen to an episode that pumped you up when you first listened to it. Take your pick!Share your tip about creativity:  SpeakPipe  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTW----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Marcella Young grew up participating in the performing arts, studying literature and cultivating a love of storytelling. But over time, she became less involved in that world as she built a successful career in an entirely different field. But still… that pull towards performing was always there.She decided to challenge herself several years ago by signing up for an improv class at the iconic Second City. Since then, she's taken more classes, worked on her special skills and began auditioning for acting roles. She's now acted in multiple television shows and movies and she's only getting started.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Marcella about how she rediscovered her love of acting, her process for developing new characters, her experiences at The Second City, and what she's learned about herself through this process. Say hi to Marcella:  IMDB  Facebook  Instagram - @marcellabellacella----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Katie McKinstry Stylos developed a passion for the mountains and climbing at a young age and it's been her passion ever since. She's a nature-loving artist who uses pre-loved climbing rope as her medium - and the results are incredible! Every piece of her rope art is one-of-a-kind and impossible to duplicate. Prior to being transformed into art, the climbing rope has already lived a full life, safeguarding people as they climbed mountains. Katie says that every strand of rope in her artworks has a tale to tell. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Katie about why she upcycles climbing rope to create her artworks, her method for designing each piece, the national parks theme she's chosen for her next collection, and how she's carrying on her grandfather's tradition by incorporating a family brandmark into her own work.Say hi to Katie:  Website - hyalitedesigns.com  Instagram - @hyalite_designs  Facebook - /HyaliteDesigns----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Janel Hawkins is living her dream by creating awe-inspiring sand sculptures that redefine what is possible in this temporary medium. Her creations dot the beaches of the Gulf Coast in the United States, bringing joy to those lucky enough to stumble upon them before they disappear forever. Janel has made sand sculptures in many different shapes - from NASA rockets, to armadillos, ghosts, dragons, dolphins, hearts, as well as, of course, elaborate castles.She loves what she does so much that she created Sand Castle University and shares her knowledge and passion with people of all ages and skill levels through classes and workshops. Being so connected to her community, Janel also uses her talents to host fundraisers such as the Sandcastle Shindig: Charity Sandcastle Building Contest.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Janel about how she began sculpting sand, the unique aspects of creating temporary works of art, her respect for the outdoor environment where she works, and how she is building a collaborative community of sand sculptors.Say hi to Janel:  Website - sandcastleu.com  TikTok - @sand_castle_university  Instagram - @sand_castle_university  Facebook - /SandCastleU  YouTube - @sandcastleuniversity----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Karlee Porter is a creative quilter who loves everything about what is possible with this art form. In addition to valuing traditional approaches, Karlee has also developed brand new techniques and shares her skills and talents through workshops, online classes, quilting patterns, and her own book series.She invented graffiti quilting, a free motion quilting method where you take many different elements and motifs and combine them together into one unified quilt. This year is the 10th anniversary of her first Graffiti Quilting book being published and she's celebrating by creating a new, expanded edition to share her latest ideas and designs.Karlee also founded Honest Fabric, a printing collective that specializes in custom printed, large format quilt tops. It was created based on three core principles regarding how they work with designers, methods of sourcing and environmental responsibility.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Karlee about how her creative fire for quilting was ignited, how her unique graffiti quilting technique was developed, the experience of writing and publishing her book series, and the inspiration that led her to create the Honest Fabric printing collective. Say hi to Karlee:  Website - karleeporter.com  Instagram - @karleeporterdesign and @honestfabric  Facebook - /karleeporterquiltsShow mentions:  The Creative Process - Ira Glass  Disparity Quilt by Karlee Porter----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ernesto Lemke uses LEGO® bricks to create portraits using the unique brickpainting technique he developed. Incredibly, he makes these brick paintings without the use of software - he uses only his painter's eye and artistic vision to create his pieces.Ernesto has been featured in several television shows, including LEGO® Masters, where he created an incredible van Gogh portrait that got lots of attention. His works have been featured in several museums in the Netherlands such as the Kunsthal in Rotterdam and Teylers Museum in Haarlem. In the Fries Museum, he even did a live brick painting of Ed Sheeran, based on the work of artist Colin Davidson which was widely shared, including by both Ed and Colin themselves.After 18 years of being an art teacher, he made a big shift and became a full-time artist in 2023. He creates and shares new pieces regularly via social media, his website and in exhibitions, and he still uses his skills as a teacher to share his brickpainting technique through workshops.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ernesto about how he developed his brickpainting technique, why he says that participating in LEGO® Masters was a life-changing experience, how he is able to create a portrait using block-shaped materials, and what it's been like to have his work recognized by museums, fellow artists, and the people featured in the portraits.Say hi to Ernesto:  Website - ernestolemke.nl    Instagram - @ernestolemke  Threads - @ernestolemke  TikTok - @ernesto.lemke   Facebook - /ernesto.lemke  LinkedIn - /ernesto-lemke1….LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site, post or podcast episode.----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Tinka Robev and Andrew Azzopardi design and produce contemporary puzzles that feed the soul and challenge the mind. These are not your average, everyday puzzles - they feature intricately-cut pieces that turn tried-and-true puzzle solving tactics upside down. They even come with difficulty ratings - that's how challenging some of these puzzles are to solve.They weren't always puzzle makers. After meeting in university while studying architecture and design, this duo went on to launch a multidisciplinary design and branding agency. It was a few years later, during the coronavirus pandemic, that they came up with the idea to launch a puzzle company to encourage more people to get off their devices and to inspire social bonding moments.Puzzle Lab is dedicated to fabricating heirloom-quality puzzles that are crafted with care in their own studio in British Columbia, Canada, using high-quality materials and thick, sturdy wooden pieces. They love collaborating with other creative people so their puzzles often feature artwork by both established and up-and-coming Canadian artists.They are committed to being eco-conscious in every decision they make and they support social causes through their Puzzle with a Purpose series.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Tinka and Andrew about how they established Puzzle Lab, their process for creating such unique designs, their collaborations with artists, their Puzzle with a Purpose series and their commitment to being eco-conscious in everything they do.Say hi to Tinka and Andrew:  Website - puzzle-lab.com  Instagram - @the.puzzlelab  Facebook - /the.puzzlelab----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Katie Waters is a Foley Artist who enhances stories by performing the everyday sounds you hear in TV shows, movies, podcasts and video games. She captures live audio as she creates many different elements in a soundscape to perfectly match what's happening on screen - everything from the sound of someone pouring water into a glass, walking down a hallway in high heels or hitting a tennis ball.Katie says that when she starts a project, it's necessary to immerse herself into the world the characters are living in, in order to deliver the best sound - sliding it in as a layer of the soundtrack. She's an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors organization and is a full-time Foley artist at Noisefloor, a post-production audio facility in Chicago.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Katie about how she discovered the art of Foley, the process of finding the right items and props to create the sounds she needs, and the most challenging, satisfying, weird and fun sound projects she's worked on to date.Say hi to Katie:  Website - syncitkatie.com   Instagram - @kt_h2o_foley----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Bill Hecht creates retro-futurism robot sculptures, finding great joy in imagining new uses for materials that would otherwise be discarded. He imaginatively combines bits and pieces of different items to create robot figures that have personality and presence. Bill established The Robotorium, where he dreams up, builds and showcases his found object robot sculptures. Electronics and industrial components that no longer serve their original purpose find a second life in his hands. The Robotorium is located at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts, a creative community hub that's home to more than 350 artists, and Bill says “it's magic” to work in this engaging space.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Bill about how he creates his robot sculptures, why he chooses to repurpose aged industrial equipment as his prime source of materials, his approach to design, and what it's like to live and work within the creative community at Western Avenue Studios.Say hi to Bill:  Instagram - @the_robotoriumShow mentions:  An interview with Bill Hecht at The Robotorium (starts at 4:11)  Western Avenue Studios----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

I recently published the 100th episode of the Creative Pulse podcast and I have absolutely loved connecting with creative people around the world and bringing those conversations to you. Thank you so much for being here! This episode is a little different than usual, as I take a moment to mark the milestone of 100 episodes being published and all of the awesome ideas my guests have shared. You'll hear:six things I've learned from 100 conversations about creativity, using the acronym IGNITEabout my own creative journey through a Q&A, with my creative and inspiring guest from episode 30 - my husband, Paul de Burger - as the interviewersome recent reviews from listeners of the podcastOne of my goals this year is for even more people to stream and download the episodes, because I think all of my guests have shared valuable insights about creativity. So share them widely, sprinkle these great ideas wherever you can, I would really appreciate it!I can't wait to bring you many more episodes, featuring creatively inspiring people from all over the world.Here's to you and your creative passion!- Angela de Burger  Host, Creative Pulse Podcast----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

On the 100th episode of the podcast, Lindsay Jean Thomson shares all about #The100DayProject!It's a free global creativity challenge and this year's start date was announced during the episode. Taking part is pretty straightforward - you pick something and do it every day for 100 days, sharing online as you go.#The100DayProject, in its current form, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and it's going strong! The concept was originally developed by Michael Bierut and in 2014, Elle Luna and friends brought the project online. Lindsay started as a participant in this global art project and loved it so much she became a co-leader of the initiative in 2017. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lindsay about this year's event and how you can get involved, the goals of #The100DayProject, how people come up with their project ideas and the impact of participating. Show Notes- Website - the100dayproject.org- Substack - the100dayproject.substack.com- Instagram:    #The100DayProject @dothe100dayproject   Lindsay @lindsayjeanthomson- The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna- Five Years of 100 Days by Michael Bierut----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Using fragile eggshells of all sizes as her creative canvas, Katherine Alexander designs colourful and intricate works of art. Her specialty is pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian art of writing on eggs.Katherine says her creative fire comes from discovering the limits she can push with this beautiful but challenging medium. She respects the long history of pysanky and enjoys the classic designs that have been passed down from one generation to the next over thousands of years. She also creates new patterns using bright colours and whimsical designs. She has been featured in more than twenty art exhibits and her work has been recognized with multiple awards. Katherine also uses her talents through her “Pysanky for Good” initiative, hosting fundraisers to support causes that are close to her heart.Katherine shares tips, tutorials and behind-the-scenes moments via her social media channels and website to help others get started on their own creative journey. To add to all of that, she is also a violinist who performs with the Marshall String Quartet and is the Co-Director of the Queeny Art Fair.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Katherine about why she was drawn to the art of pysanky, how she develops designs for varying sizes of eggshells, her creative process, new ways she has found to share her work, the experience of participating in art exhibitions, and her excitement about being the co-director of an art fair that supports artists in her community.Say hi to Katherine:  Website - katherinealexander.art  Instagram - @katherine_alexander_art  TikTok - @katherinealexanderart  Facebook - /KatherineAlexanderArt  YouTube - @KatherineAlexanderArt----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Stef Bastiàn is a talented and experienced tattoo artist whose love affair with tattooing began when he was a teenager. His fascination was sparked when he crossed paths with Maurizio Fiorini, a heavily-tattooed man in his neighbourhood in Florence, Italy, who was well-known and well-respected in the industry.Stef's creative journey has taken him to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and 16 European countries, where he's worked in numerous tattoo parlours, gaining the technical expertise and developing the network that has enabled him to become part of some of the best tattoo studios and conventions globally.Today, he is an in-demand tattoo artist, he mentors upcoming tattoo artists to share his knowledge and he hosts his own podcast called Tattoo Tales. His recently-released book, Inferno, explores the creative boundaries of American tradition tattoo iconography. He also supports charitable causes through an initiative he founded, a collaborative effort between tattoo artists with a clear goal: to help those in need while pushing the artistic boundaries of the industry. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Stef about his love for tattooing, how mentoring tattoo artists is a two-way learning experience, the priority he places on sharing the voices of other tattoo artists, and the way he's honouring his cultural upbringing by illustrating book one of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Inferno, using tattoo iconography.Say hi to Stef:  Website - stefbastian.com  Instagram - @stef_bastian  Tattoo Tales Podcast - on all podcast platforms  Inferno book - web page----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

A lifelong love of singing and dancing took Robyn Bennett from her hometown stages to New York City and then to Paris. Once there, she performed in the musical Cabaret, directed by Sam Mendes, which played for two years at the famous Folies Bergère theatre. Now Robyn makes her own music and performs regularly with her partner in life and work, trombone player Ben van Hille. She has written and produced several albums and performs her songs live in high-energy concerts with her incredible band.Robyn draws on an eclectic group of musical influences to create a sound that's uniquely hers. Her latest series of songs are part of a musical triptych - a 3-part series of EPs in which she affirms her strength to move forward no matter what, to stay positive and keep smiling, to share good vibes and love.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Robyn about how her creative journey led her from the USA to France, how speaking two languages enables her to tap more deeply into her creativity, her approach when writing, recording and performing her songs, and the energy she draws from collaborating with fellow musicians.Say hi to Robyn:  Website - robynbennett.com  Instagram - @robynbennettmusic  Facebook - /robynbennettmusic  YouTube - @RobynBENNETTChannel----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jessica Marro has an unwavering belief in fairies, a serious love for architecture and is passionate about spending time in nature. Throughout her life, she has worked as an architect, an interior designer and a design instructor. Over the last few years, she followed her creative passion and became a fairy house architect! Her company is called Little Wonders and it's where all the things that make her happy come together in one place.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jessica about how she shifted from traditional architecture to designing fairy houses, why using natural materials is so important to her, how she collaborates with clients to personalize their creations, and her favourite thing about being a fairy house architect.Say hi to Jessica:  Website - littlewondersnthings.com  Instagram - @littlewondersnthings  Facebook - /little wonders things  TikTok - @littlewondersnthings  Etsy - /littlewondersnthings----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Lorna Dandy is an artist with a studio assistant - her beloved dog Axle - who inspired her creative journey in a big way. Her specialty is creating realistic, detailed, hand-drawn pet portraits using coloured pencils. She started out on a very different career path, studying and completing a bachelors and masters degree in law. But during her years at university she found herself turning to drawing to help reduce her stress level. And the rest is history.She's now an award-winning, highly skilled artist with a dedicated following of fans who love her personality-filled pet portraits. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lorna about how she rediscovered her love of drawing, why creating pet portraits is so special to her, how she uses her talent to support causes she cares about, and the experience of her videos going viral.Say hi to Lorna:  Website - lornadandyart.co.uk  Instagram - @lornadandyart  Tiktok - @lornadandyanimalart  Facebook - /LornaDandyAnimalArt  YouTube----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Brittani Locke specializes in creating unique hand-marbled silk scarves and other accessories. She also applies marbling designs on paper and canvas to create one-of-a-kind items. Brittani is actively involved in her local community, creating partnerships and working relationships with community groups, art centres and other artists to reach as many people as she can, sharing her love for many different types of creative arts. Through her company, The Soft Asylum, she features her work, highlights upcoming workshops and an online shop. She also shares process details through videos and posts on her social media channels.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Brittani about how she discovered and fell in love with hand-marbling, the art of embracing the uncontrollable elements of her work flow, why she loves teaching and her strong connections to a creative community.Say hi to Brittani:  Website - brittanilocke.com  Instagram - @thesoftasylum  Facebook - /thesoftasylumshop  YouTube - @thesoftasylum----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ivy Karlsgodt specializes in creating handmade, hand stitched, vintage-inspired lampshades that are works of art. What started as a hobby is now her full-time, Brooklyn-based business, with happy customers, over a million followers on her social media channels, and well over 10 million views of her content. You might have even spotted her work in the set design for Stevie Nicks' recent concert tour!Ivy's background is in the costume fabrication field and she began her career cutting and sewing custom costumes as well as tailoring for broadway, film and television. When productions shut down during the global COVID pandemic she found herself with time on her hands and began experimenting with making a lampshade for her home. It was a hit!On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ivy about how she got started making lampshades, the development of her unique design style, and the meant-to-be inclusion of her lampshades in Stevie Nicks' concert stage design.Say hi to Ivy:  Website - aceofshades.co  Instagram - @aceofshadesshop  Tiktok - @aceofshadesshop----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Isobelle Ouzman alters books to create an alternate reality for what goes on between the front and back covers. She creates detailed three-dimensional scenes that unexpectedly but instantly capture your imagination. She uses multiple techniques including paper carving, drawing and colorizing the pages. To create the 3D aspect, she has to think about the many layers of paper within the book and how she can sculpt them to reveal the scene she knows lies within. That might be an enchanted garden, or an owl tucked into a hollow in a tree. They are magical.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Isobelle about how she developed her considerable skills, the stories she tells through her altered book designs, her creative process when making a new piece, and why she loves being an artist.Say hi to Isobelle:  Website - isobelleouzman.com  Instagram - @isobelle.ouzman  YouTube - IsobelleOuzman  YouTube - Why I Love Being an Artist----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kelsey Powless had never touched, let alone operated, a power tool in her life but one day she found herself inspired by artworks that had been made with a scroll saw. That was the moment that changed everything for her. With a supportive family and the ability to learn from people who shared their techniques online, she dove right in and the rest is history! She began creating signs for herself as a hobby but after sharing photos on her personal social media accounts of the pieces she had made, it wasn't long before people started asking her to create custom signs for them too. With that, her entrepreneurial life as a custom signmaker began!Her company has a very important mission too, which is “revitalizing Indigenous art and languages through handcrafted decor” so that's a big focus in her work as well. She often includes words from Indigenous languages as well as Indigenous imagery in her pieces, helping to share her culture with everyone who sees and enjoys the signs she makes with such care.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kelsey about how she initially developed this creative passion as a means of self-care, how it blossomed into a business, the power of community, and how she is revitalizing Indigenous art and languages through handcrafted decor. Say hi to Kelsey:  Website - powlessandco.ca  Instagram - @powlessandco  Tiktok - @powlessandco  Facebook - @powlessandco----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

From an early age, Eva Luna Kodera dreamed of becoming a ‘book doctor', inspired by a character in one of her favourite stories. Now, as a master bookbinder, she is living that dream.She developed her bookbinding skills over many years, most recently becoming a master bookbinder after a three-year apprenticeship in the craft. Her final project was complex, using a combination of materials and techniques, along with a unique presentation.Eva is creatively developing partnerships with authors and has been invited to work with a literature awards ceremony to custom-design and make the prizes that will be presented to winners. In addition to novels, she can also create many other, similar things for her clients - such as personalized journals, notebooks, envelopes and portfolios.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Eva about how she discovered the art and craft of bookbinding, the journey she's taken to develop her skills, the relationships she's creating with authors and why she's excited about the doors opening in front of her.Say hi to Eva:  Instagram - @wortschmuggler  Etsy----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hi everyone, it's your host Angela de Burger here and today's episode is a little bit different than usual. I usually welcome a guest and get to hear all about their unique ways of being creative. But this time, I'm turning the microphone towards YOU! Do you have a tip for staying creative? For moving forward when you feel a little stuck?For getting the creative energy flowing again?I'm asking you the same question I ask my guests on every episode:What are your tips for starting up, or keeping up, the creative energy in your life?To send me a tip, you can:record a short voicemail at speakpipe.com/CreativePulse or you can send me a message or tag me in a post on Instagram @creativepulsepodcast or Twitter @CreativePulseTWOn that note, summer is officially here and so it's time for a short break in new episodes. I'm hard at work behind the scenes, recording and preparing lots of new episodes. They'll be back in September and I can't wait to share them with you.Throughout July and August, I'll be sharing the tips you send me on Instagram and Twitter, so be sure to keep an eye on those for more creative inspiration.I hope to hear from you soon!----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Charlotte Pleasants is bringing Shakespeare's classic works to modern audiences and forging her own creative path as an actor, producer, director and theatre company founder. Not only that, but she has taken on an additional challenge for herself by focusing on presenting English-language theatre productions in a French-speaking city: Paris, France. Born in Australia and raised in New Zealand, she earned a university degree with a double major in theatre and anthropology. After a family trip to Europe she made her way to Paris, settled in, and has been involved in the live theatre scene in the city ever since. Charlotte has served as a producer at Paris Fringe, as the artistic director of the Tapis Théâtre, as well as a producer and performer at Cygnet Theatre. There, she participated in productions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (2021), Lear (2020), Twelfth Night (2019), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018). Most recently, she became a founding member of Alchemy Theatre and is co-directing and co-producing The Taming of the Shrew, which will be performed in a French château this summer.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Charlotte about her approach for telling a story written hundreds of years ago in a fresh way, her creative process when directing a play, and her focus on high levels of collaboration while working with an international cast.Say hi to Charlotte:  Website  Instagram - @alchemytheatre_  Facebook   YouTube - @AlchemyTheatre  IndieGoGo----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Lucy Butler is a sculptor who handmakes pieces that are inspired by the ruins of Irish churches, abbeys and houses that capture her imagination.She studied Model Making for Film and Media at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology and worked in that field for several years. Then, she felt a call to return to her roots. Today, Lucy specializes in historic sites and the details they offer up as she gives them time to reveal themselves. She says she is constantly drawn to fantasize about places and life, to a world without limits and a world of ‘what ifs'. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lucy about why she made a big shift in her creative career to become a sculptor, why she is so captured by these places from the past, her creative process when designing a new piece, and how she connects with people about her work, both online and in person.Say hi to Lucy:  Website - lucybutler.ie  Instagram - @lucybutlerartwork  TikTok - @lucybutlerartwork  Facebook - /butlerartwork  YouTube - @lucybutlerartwork----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter:  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Liza Zhurkovskaya has built a career that allows her to create multiple collections of artworks - she's a fine art curator. She develops collections for her clients, indulging in her love of finding artists, getting to know their artwork, and matching pieces to the tastes and desires of her art-collecting clients.She's worked in galleries, provided advice and guidance to private clients, and established her own online, contemporary art gallery called Kefi Art Gallery.Liza also shares her knowledge and provides guests an opportunity to share their experiences and tips on her podcast, called Curator on the Go. It's a show for artists and art professionals who are ready to build a thriving art career and business.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Liza about her lifelong love of the arts, what exactly a fine art curator does, how she established her own online art gallery, why she created her podcast, and her passion for helping people make a living through their creative work.Say hi to Liza:  Website - curatoronthego.com  Instagram - @curatoronthego  Facebook - Curator on the Go  Podcast - Curator on the Go  Website - Kefi Art Gallery----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Nic Redman is a spoken voice coach and voiceover artist who uses her many talents to help professional voice users explore their vocal potential so they can reach their speaking, recording and performance goals.She has a Master's degree in voice studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Nic has taught voice, voiceover and accents at some of the top drama schools and theatres across the UK. She has her own podcast called the Voice Coach Podcast, and is a co-host of The VO Social Podcast. Nic has created tools that you can use to support your at-home vocal health practice, like a deck of cards that offers tons of exercises to help warm up the voice, and her brand new book, On the Mic, which details her 4-step voice training structure for fully connected, expressive and easy speaking.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Nic about how she got into voiceover work, the power in sharing your voice, how she began creating tools to help people with their vocal practice, and the community she's brought together through her online group and podcasts. Say hi to Nic:  Website - nicolaredman.com  Instagram - @nicredvoice  Facebook - Voice & Accent Hub  Twitter - @NicRedmanVoice  Book - On the Mic----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mike Rohde is the creator of Sketchnotes, a method of note-taking that uses a combination of handwriting, drawings, hand-lettering, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines. The focus is on capturing ideas, not art, and you don't need any special drawing ability to do it. In fact, Mike has been known to issue “permission to suck at drawing” certificates, encouraging people to practice and develop at their own pace.He's a designer, author, teacher, podcaster and illustrator with a passion for not only visualizing ideas, but for teaching people how to think visually and be more creative. He's fostered a community of enthusiastic sketchnoters, known as The Sketchnote Army, who support and encourage each other online and at in-person events.Mike's bestselling book that introduced his technique to the world, The Sketchnote Handbook, just celebrated its ten year publication anniversary and it's more popular than ever! His follow-up, The Sketchnote Workbook, shows how you can use sketchnotes in your everyday life to capture ideas, plan projects, document processes, and capture memorable experiences.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Mike about how he developed his sketchnoting approach for note-taking, the benefit of adding constraints to his process, why the approach is about capturing ideas, not art, and how he fostered the development of a global community of sketchnoters. Say hi to Mike:  Website - rohdesign.com  Instagram - @rohdesign   Twitter - @rohdesign  Mastodon - @rohdesign   Sketchnote Army website - sketchnotearmy.com   Sketchnote Army podcast - sketchnotearmy.com/podcast ----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

A couple of years ago, due to the sweeping changes to daily routines that came about because of the global pandemic, Travis Grant decided to try his hand at writing fiction - and wow was that a good thing!He has a talent for writing scenes that ring true, creating believable, authentic characters that reflect the world within which he situates them. Those locations often resemble the places he knows and loves best - northern Canadian communities where wilderness surrounds you and influences who you become.He's been focusing on short stories and that's working out well for him - his short story, “Angel”, was published by Cowboy Jamboree Magazine & Press in Issue 8.1 (Fall 2022). And recently, his novelette, “Winners & Losers” was published by ELJ Publications. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Travis about what he loves about the craft of storytelling, how he developed his skill set, his creative process when writing a new piece, the creative inspiration provided by the place where he lives, and how he's developing his unique voice as a writer.  Say hi to Travis:  Twitter - @travisjudegrant  Facebook - @TravisGrant2022----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Corkie Bolton started making jewellery in high school, then went on to graduate from the Pratt Institute with a degree in metalsmithing. She loved it. But then life happened and she found herself setting jewellery-making to the side. Years later, she had an experience that drew her right back, thanks to a chance encounter with a woman whose grandmother had also been a metalsmith. She was generously offered this kindred spirit's beloved jewellery-making tools and that sparked her passion once again.She started her own jewellery line in 2016, making heirloom quality, handmade products. Embracing the spirit of "community over competition", she launched the Metalsmith Society in 2018 to connect jewellers globally. That led to her writing the “Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making”, which has received rave reviews from all over the world.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Corkie about her winding path to becoming a jewellery maker, the value she finds in community and collaboration, why she founded the Metalsmith Society, and the creative process of writing her book.Say hi to Corkie:  Website - corkieboltonjewelry.com  Instagram - @corkieboltonjewelry  Pinterest - JewelryByCorkieBoltonand the Metalsmith Society:  Website - metalsmithsociety.com  Instagram - @metalsmithsociety  TikTok - @metalsmithsociety  Pinterest - metalsmithsociety----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Chavah Lindsay dreamed about what she wanted to be from a very early age and those dreams have come true! She is a fashion designer who specializes in special occasion womenswear and her designs are incredible!Chavah's been having a lot of success - she debuted her new collection at Toronto Fashion Week, has been featured in HELLO magazine, and opened her own shop in Saint John, New Brunswick.She is also one of 16 designers who were selected to create a gown made entirely out of bathroom tissue (also known as toilet paper) as part of the Cashmere Collection show. The gown she made will blow your mind!And recently, she entertained the world with a video she shared on social media, showing how she pranked her daughter with a custom-made skirt. The video has over 20 million views so far!On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Chavah about how she became a fashion designer, what it was like to create a gown using bathroom tissue as fabric, and the beyond-the-scenes story of her viral prank video.Say hi to Chavah:  Website  Instagram  TikTok  Facebook----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

He started his career in a different field but over time Andrew Prior found himself drawn to cooking and travelling more and more. He can pinpoint the experience that changed his life: appearing on MasterChef Australia. By the time the show was over, he realized that food and travel were his true passions and he wanted to pursue them professionally. He went on to create a successful walking food tour business in Melbourne, welcoming over 3,000 clients in 4 years!But, Andrew says, France was calling his name. So with his husband and two golden retrievers, he took the bold step of packing up and moving internationally. Since then, he's completed Le Cordon Bleu's Patisserie course, hosted food tours of regional France and the Cote D'Azur, established a YouTube channel to share his adventures, offered cooking classes, and launched a podcast called Fabulously Delicious.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Andrew about how food and flavours have inspired his creativity in many different ways, his experience on MasterChef Australia, how that competitive environment impacted his creative process, and why he started a podcast to share stories about French foods and flavours.Say hi to Andrew:  Website  Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  Podcast----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hi everyone, it's your host Angela de Burger here.I can't believe that the end of the year is approaching already! It's incredible to me that another year of welcoming talented, fascinating, creative people to the podcast is coming to a close.So I'm taking this moment to say thank you. And to let you know that it's time for a short winter break. Over the next couple of months I'll be preparing more great episodes for you, and getting ready to share even more conversations with the amazingly creative people out there!I will be back in the early part of the new year, with lots of awesome new episodes.In the meantime, with 80 conversations in this series so far, it's a perfect time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed, or revisit ones that might inspire you all over again!----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

For the first time ever, a guest has returned to the podcast! Drew Hill is here to share all about his latest exciting projects, including a brand new book.Drew is a talented crochet artist who specializes in creating fun, adorable characters to add to a collection he calls “Drewbie's Zoo”. Back on episode 28, we talked about how he learned to crochet, what inspired him, and how he dreamed up all of the cute characters he could bring to the world. Since then, he's created an even bigger creative community for himself, made tons of fun videos and hosted livestream chats to share his love of crocheting, and he even wrote a book! It's called “Crochet Magical Creatures” and includes 20 patterns for how to crochet your own stuffed animals. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Drew about what intrigued him about using videos to share projects and connect with new people, the creative challenge he took on by writing a book, why he's been doing so many more collaborations, and how his own creativity has been influenced by friends and family members such as his uncle, Pete Souza (a renowned photojournalist and former Chief Official White House Photographer for two Presidents of the United States - Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama).Say hi to Drew:  Website  Instagram  TikTok  Twitch  Facebook----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Brendan Rawlings spots driftwood and sees the possibility for sculptures. He's able to breathe new life into reclaimed wood too, creating new ways for it to be enjoyed and valued. After a successful career in another field, he discovered his creative passion while making a driftwood sculpture of a shark for his brother-in-law as a gift. During that process he says he finally, in his mid-thirties, realized what he wanted to be when he grew up.He shared a photo of the shark sculpture online and very quickly had requests for commissioned work, and with that his company Zen Wood Design was officially in business. He believes that sustainability should be at the heart of all business practices and protecting our beautiful planet is a responsibility we should all take seriously. Along with rave reviews from his clients, he's also an award winner, named Sculpture Artist of the Year in 2021 at the Corporate LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Awards.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Brendan about what drew him to artful woodworking, how he combines sustainability efforts and his business practices, and why he uses his talents to support local charities.Say hi to Brendan:  Website  Instagram  TikTok  Facebook  Twitter----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram:  creativepulsepodcast  Twitter  @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com