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Hosted by Heidi Bennett, Professional Coach for Multi-Creatives, Vibrant Visionaries features filmmakers, artists, comedians, designers, illustrators, musicians and other Vibrant Visionary Multi-Creatives sharing stories, creative process, laughs and lessons learned along the way. Heidi will also…

Heidi Bennett

Oakland, California


    • Mar 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 96 EPISODES

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    The Vibrant Visionaries podcast, hosted by Heidi Bennett, is a must-listen for artistic creators. This podcast is truly inspiring, as it delves into the stories and creative processes of various guests. Heidi's warm and engaging interview style creates a wonderful atmosphere that allows her guests to shine. As a fellow creative, I find it incredibly motivating to hear others talk about what drives them and how they approach their work. Whether you're in need of creative inspiration or advice, this podcast is highly recommended.

    One of the best aspects of Vibrant Visionaries is Heidi's skillful interviewing technique. She leads her guests through thought-provoking and intriguing conversations, always bringing out the best in them. It's evident that her guests are thoroughly enjoying themselves during these interviews, creating an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect. Heidi has a velvety voice and a lovely laugh that adds to the charm of the show.

    This podcast serves as a wonderful antidote to the divisiveness and hopelessness that can plague our age. It offers an escape into a world where creativity reigns supreme. The passion and joy expressed by both Heidi and her guests are infectious, leaving listeners feeling better about the future and inspired to pursue their own creative endeavors.

    While I cannot pinpoint any specific negative aspects of this podcast, it's worth noting that not every episode may resonate with every listener. The topics covered range from illustration to filmmaking, photography to writing, making it more appealing to those involved in these specific creative fields. However, even if you're just starting your first creative project or have an inkling to be artistic, there is still value to be found in the discussions on Vibrant Visionaries.

    In conclusion, The Vibrant Visionaries podcast is a gem for anyone seeking inspiration or insight into the world of artistic creation. Heidi Bennett's talent as an interviewer shines through each episode as she leads her guests through meaningful conversations about their passions and processes. The podcast creates a safe and calming environment for artists to discuss their issues, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles. With its content and Heidi's compassionate and engaging nature, Vibrant Visionaries is definitely at the top of my list of must-listen podcasts for creatives.



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    Latest episodes from Vibrant Visionaries

    Episode 92 – Allison Walter & Sam Brittan Talk Tearsucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 29:04


    Sam Brittan and Allison Walter get vulnerable and share loads of thoughts, feelings and stories with me behind the making of their indie psychological horror/thriller […] Read More

    Episode 91 -Keith Lane & Molly Graham talk Earthling!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 13:31


    Co-Directors of Animated Short Doc Earthling, Molly Graham and Keith Lane share how they brought the experience of Jack Weiner of the Alagash four to […] Read More

    Episode 90 – Indie Filmmaker David Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 20:04


    Writer, Director David Flores joined me to talk about the making of his short, Likeness, his podcast, Shell, and upcoming film Pit Stop. He loves […] Read More

    Episode 89 – Jeffery Madoff – Creator of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 31:05


    Today's conversation is with the wise and wonderful, multi-talented Jeffery Madoff! Watch now on the Vibrant Visionaries Network. Jeffery shares the fascinating story behind bringing […] Read More

    Episode 88 – Megan Tady -Tales of a First Time Novelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 26:11


    Author Megan Tady joins me for a real deal deep dive into the process of writing and publishing her fist novel, Super Bloom. Join us […] Read More

    Episode 87 – Chris Dortch of Chatt Film Fest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 31:09


    Executive Director and Lead Programmer of Chattanooga Film Festival, Chris Dortch shares a ton of stories, inside scoops and highlights about the history of, and […] Read More

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    Episode 86 – Betsaida LeBron Brings Improv to Work for Success & Play, Everyday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 24:45


    To celebrate the launch of Vibrant Visionaries Season 5 I sat down with Betsaida LeBron to learn how she uses improv techniques to bring harmony […] Read More

    Episode 85 – Elise Finnerty & Estelle Girard Parks – Award Winning Filmmakers from Chatt Film Fest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 26:49


    Indie Filmmakers, Estelle Girard Parks and Elise Finnerty join me for a hilarious, revealing and delightful conversation recorded the day after winning the award for […] Read More

    Episode 84 – Stephanie Elie, Creator of Alpha 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 10:10


    Writer, Producer, Director of sci-fi audio fiction, Stephanie Elie shares the creative process behind her latest project, Alpha 8, during the final day of her […] Read More

    Episode 83 – Cate Jones & Kassie Gann invite you into the Chicken House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 19:30


    Writer/Director/Actor Cate Jones and Producer/Actor Kassie Gann hop on the mic to share their film making experience after debuting their hilarious and wonderful indie feature […] Read More

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    Episode 82 – Eduardo Talbert of Monster Tutorials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 19:38


    Eduardo Talbert joins me for a relaxing conversation about building a community of engaged fans by sharing what you love, in your own way. This […] Read More

    Episode 81 – Joe Badon Fantastic and Chatt Fest Filmmaker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 17:43


    I had a blast talking with Joe Badon, co-writer and director of Blood of The Dinosaurs, a featured short film at both Chattanooga Film Fest […] Read More

    Episode 80 – 4 Year Anniversary with Jarf & Heidi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 37:07


    My Pal Jarf Harden takes over the podcast and puts me in the hot seat as we celebrate 4 years of the Vibrant Visionaries Podcast! […] Read More

    Episode 79 – Damion Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 29:01


    Creative Producer & Entertainment Leader of Diversity 2.0, Damion Taylor breaks down the importance of using data to better understand what your audience wants and […] Read More

    Episode 78 – Tonia Ransom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 31:20


    Award-Winning Podcast Producer Tonia Ransom is my amazing guest today. We cover a wonderful array of subjects including how to launch a successful fund raising […] Read More

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    Episode 77 – AMA – Travel &Vacations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 5:44


    I'm answering travel and work related questions on today's AMA aka Ask Me Anything.

    Episode 76 – Amber Hawley On Building a Flexible Work Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 41:29


    Amber Hawley is a therapist and ADHD coach who's podcast, The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur offers business owners “support for the emotional side of business”. We […] Read More

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    Episode 75 – AMA – What’s It Like Making A Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 9:09


    In this mini-episode I answer my nephew Wyatt's question, “What's It Like Making A Podcast?” Do you have a question for me? Are you interested […] Read More

    Episode 74 – Anton Barbeau – Psychedelic Troubadour Shares Sonic Postcards & Polaroids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 42:24


    Longtime friend Anton Barbeau shares sweet, and funny stories behind many of his incredibly catchy songs, and globe-spanning creative collaborations. We even discover, during this […] Read More

    Episode 73 – Duncan Shields – A Life of Creative Adventure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 32:32


    Today's Vibrant Visionary is Duncan Shields. Duncan is a computer games animator, spoken-word poet, podcaster, and flash-fiction writer. He's a two-time Vancouver Haiku, Ghost Story, […] Read More

    Episode 72 – A Night & Day AMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 9:01


    What's your morning, and evening routine? Find out how I kick off my day, and settle in for a night's rest on today's AMA mini-episode.

    Episode 71 – Galen Howard – From Badass Monster Killer to the Book of Boba Fett – Life as a Character Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:19


    Character Actor Extraordinaire Galen Howard brings us onto the set of Boba Fett, and shares some thoughtful ideas on engaging with fans – plus we […] Read More

    Episode 70 – A Five Minute Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 6:47


    Spend about five minutes with me as I answer the question “What can someone do when they're overwhelmed, and only have 5 minutes to clear […] Read More

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    Episode 69 – AMA – What’s Cooking? Your Recipe Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 14:32


    Season 4 kicks off with my answers to your cooking, and recipe questions. Check out my comprehensive list of fantastic YouTube channels featuring hilarious, entertaining […] Read More

    Episode 68 – Spark Your Creativity with a Walk in Nature – Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 3:38


    In this mini episode you're invited to switch up your landscape, step outdoors and take a walk in nature. This simple self care act can […] Read More

    Special Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 5:22


    You're Invited – to view a wonderful episode of Vibrant Visionaries on YouTube! We shot this video interview on location at Black Star Pirate BBQ […] Read More

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    Episode 67 – Tom Putnam – A Million Juggalos Can’t Be Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 13:49


    My guest on this year's final Fantastic Fest interview is Tom Putnam, Director of the incredibly enjoyable documentary United States of Insanity: A Million Juggalos […] Read More

    Episode 66 – Zach Lamplaugh – Director of 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 25:21


    My guest today is Zach Lamplaugh, Director of 15 Things You Didn't Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind!) Enjoy learning his approach to […] Read More

    Episode 65 – Junta Yamaguchi – Director of Beyond the Infinite 2 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 13:44


    Join me for a conversation with Director/Cinematographer/Editor Junta Yamaguchi about his first feature film, the thrill-packed and delightful one-take time travel comedy Beyond the Infinite […] Read More

    Episode 64 – Phil Tippett – Legendary Creature Creator & Director of Mad God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 13:33


    It was a thrill to have the legendary stop motion animator and creature designer Phil Tippett on to talk about the making of his immersive […] Read More

    Episode 63 – L. Scott Caldwell – Star of Bingo Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 9:29


    Award Winning star of stage and screen L. Scott Caldwell joins me today to share her first experience acting in a horror film – Bingo […] Read More

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    Episode 62 – Gigi Saul Guerrero – Director of Bingo Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 11:01


    Director and Co-Writer of Bingo Hell, Gigi Saul Guerrero is my amazing first guest from this year's Fantastic Fest! Gigi shares tips on creating a […] Read More

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    Episode 61 – David Lawson talks Chatt Film Fest fun & Working with Captain America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 22:43


    Join Indie Film Producer David Lawson and me as we relive the magic of Chattanooga Virtual Film Fest 2021, find out what SCCU stands for, […] Read More

    Episode 60 – How To Avoid Burnout By Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 12:00


    Join me for the first in a series where I share tips on increasing your creative energy and avoiding burnout by practicing simple self care. […] Read More

    Episode 59 – Ellie Brigida on Creating The Flame – A Queer Musical Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 19:15


    Ellie Brigida is the co-creator and star of the Flame, An Original Podcast Musical.She shares why it was important for her to produce a fun […] Read More

    Episode 58 – Chris Alender & Marcos Gabriel – Creators of The Old Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 23:57


    Writer and Director of The Old Ways, Marcos Gabriel and Chris Alender share loads of behind-the-scenes stories and creative decisions they made while filming this […] Read More

    Episode 57 – Summer Update with Heidi Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 12:49


    This 10 minute episode of Vibrant Visionaries is a Summer, 2021 Update!I share the state of the podcast, the YouTube channel, and myself.Support the Vibrant […] Read More

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    Episode 56 – Agnes Barton-Sabo aka Betty Turbo pivots to Papier-mâché

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 31:29


    Amazing Agnes Barton-Sabo (aka Betty Turbo) is overflowing with creative output. She joins me for a Lizzo-loving fun-filled chat about creative inspiration, her breathtaking Papier-mâché […] Read More

    Episode 55 – Denayja Reese on Valuing Your Own Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 34:05


    Producer/Strategist/Writer Denayja Reese shares her infectious laugh, lust for life and what she learned while healing from trauma and reconnecting to her true self. You […] Read More

    Episode 54 – Mari Walker – on her Feature Film Debut at SXSW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 29:20


    Writer/Director Mari Walker joins me from her Fortress of Solitude to discuss the making of her indie feature film See You Then, and the excitement […] Read More

    Episode 53 – Jonah Blechman – Championing Marginalized Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 32:59


    Award winning character actor / producer / publicist Jonah Blechman shares his drive to champion marginalized voices and spotlight queer stories on the second episode […] Read More

    Episode 52 – Selene Luna – Dynamic Performer & Disability Rights Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 42:22


    My guest today is the amazingly versatile voice actor, comic and virtual event producer Selene Luna. We had a blast swapping bargain shopping tips and […] Read More

    Episode 51 – Season 3 Debut with Heidi Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 5:22


    Welcome to Season 3 of Vibrant Visionaries. Today I’m sharing my grand plans for the podcast and our upcoming YouTube channel! I’ll continue to bring […] Read More

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    Episode 50 – Season 2 Finale with Heidi Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 16:36


    Join me for some warm and cozy streaming media recommendations as I put season 2 of Vibrant Visionaries to bed and celebrate 50 episodes! I’ll […] Read More

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    Episode 49 – Bridget Gelms – Parks & Rec Rewatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 35:07


    Hilarious Bridget Gelms (co-host of Radaptations Podcast) returns to discuss Season 2, Episode 13 of Parks and Recreation: The Set Up. Follow Bridget on Twitter […] Read More

    Episode 48 – Robert Allaire – Experimental Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 22:19


    Experimental Composer Robert Allaire shares the fascinating process behind collaborating with Writer/Director Maria Bissell to create just the right musical mood for her hilarious dark […] Read More

    Episode 47 – Amelia Moses & Wendy Hill-Tout – Creators of Bloodthirsty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 20:46


    Director Amelia Moses and Co-writer/Producer Wendy Hill-Tout reveal how their instinct and creative process informed the experience of creating the Canadian Horror Film Bloodthirsty which […] Read More

    Episode 46 – David Weiner – In Search of Darkness, ’80s Horror Doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 35:19


    Acclaimed documentary filmmaker David Weiner is back and he’s been very busy since joining me on S1, Episode 12 of Vibrant Visionaries. Have a listen […] Read More

    Episode 45 – Maria Bissell – Writer/Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 19:32


    Writer/Director Maria Bissell shares her experience debuting her first feature film – How To Deter A Robber at Fantastic Fest 2020! I loved this hilarious […] Read More

    Episode 44 – Elaine Best – Parks & Rec Rewatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 35:09


    Insightful and delightful Elaine Best of the Angus Eye Tea podcast and I share our thoughts and observations on Parks & Recreation season 2 episode […] Read More

    Fantastic Fall Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 8:15


    Time Sensitive Material Inside! Have a listen to hear details about: Celebration of Fantastic Fest – it starts this Thursday, September 24th – on line […] Read More

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