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Ep 42: Pamela Gaizutyte - Swing Dance Shoe Designer and Dancer May 26, 2021

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Pamela Gaizutyte is a talented dancer and amazing performer who has entertained audiences in her home country of Lithuania as well as internationally for years. Building on her love of dance she started a shoe company called Swingin’ Shoes, where she designs and makes swing dance shoes.
She’s won Lindy Hop swing dance competitions, taken on the role of judge in others, and taught dance to people all over the world.
Pamela shares her love of dance on her social media channels, giving an energy boost to everyone who watches. There’s no shortage of inspiration when you hear and see Pamela talking about all things swing dance.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Pamela about the ways dance captured her imagination, what inspired her to create a handcrafted swing dance shoe company, her creative approach when developing a new shoe design, why it was important to incorporate sustainability practices into her process, and how she’s found new ways to connect with her dance community.
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Website: swinginshoes.com
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Ep 41: Sophia Trinh - Painter, Teacher and Conversation Starter May 19, 2021

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Sophia Trinh refers to herself as a creative nerd, loving everything to do with the creative process. She shares her love of artistic expression with others and takes the opportunity to talk about creativity whenever possible.
Her family supported her creative pursuits growing up and her education further fostered this love. Through these experiences she was inspired to use art as a tool to engage others and communicate ideas.
Sophia is a painter who’s inspired by nature and by teaching. She guides other people as they discover the wonder of the creative arts too. She even joined up with a friend this year to host a conversation on creativity, welcoming multiple speakers and an enthusiastic audience.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Sophia about how she nurtures and shares her creativity, the value she finds in welcoming others to the world of creative expression, and why she feels compelled to facilitate conversations on creativity.
Say hi to Sophia:
Website: sophiatrinh.com
Instagram
People who inspire Sophia:

Grace Bonney - In the Company of Women
Marina Abramovic - Walk Through Walls
Nikki Frumkin - Mountaineer and Artist
James Baldwin

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Ep 40: Danielle DeFiore - Co-Founder of Anellabees Honey Candies May 12, 2021

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Danielle DeFiore co-founded Anellabees Honey Candies with her young daughter a few years ago with a goal of creating a honey-based candy that everyone in their family would love.
Starting out with a confectionary press from the 1880s and honey from their family's farm in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, they now offer multiple, delicious, products to their customers.
They’re building on a family tradition of working in the world of confections. Putting their own twist on candymaking, Danielle shares lots of stories about how she and Anella are making their own mark in this sweet world.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Danielle about how creativity has shown up throughout her life, what sparked the idea of starting a candy company with her daughter, their creative approach to developing new flavours and clean products, and how they give back to their community.
Say hi to Danielle:
Website: anellabees.com
Instagram
Facebook
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Ep 39: Ptolemy Elrington - Hubcap Sculptor May 05, 2021

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Ptolemy Elrington has an incredible eye for what can be. He sees an item that might have little value to others, and then sees an amazing second life in its future. His imagination and talent allow him to turn one thing into another and that’s pretty awesome to see.
He studied art and design and has worked in theatre and set design and construction, led community art projects and travelled extensively. All of these experiences have informed the work he does now, as a sculptor who works in the medium of hubcaps.
His hubcap creatures, as he calls them, are made entirely from recycled and upcycled materials. All of the hubcaps are found items, and therefore bear the scars of their previous lives in the form of scratches and abrasions. He believes those marks add texture and history to the creatures they decorate.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ptolemy about what inspires him to use recycled and upcycled materials, why hubcaps are his material of choice, his creative process when approaching a new project, and how his artistic style has developed over time.
Say hi to Ptolemy:
Website: hubcapcreatures.com
Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
People who inspire Ptolemy:
Francisco Goya, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Antoni Gaudí
Moebius, Luigi Serafini, Édouard Martinet, Helen Denerley, Igor Verniy, Michihiro Matsuoka
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Ep 38: Jennifer Zee - Printmaker Apr 28, 2021

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Jennifer Zee has used her talents in many different creative pursuits over the years, embracing the journey as her career evolved from science to photography, to illustrations, and now printmaking.
Her printmaking work is fascinating. She conceives of, and then draws the design, carves the blocks, and then uses the blocks to create the print, oftentimes incorporating multiple colours in her intricate scenes.
Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Biology and a Master of Fine Arts in Art & Design, so you won’t be surprised to hear that she creates meticulously designed, beautiful tributes to the natural world.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jennifer about her creative approach when starting a new project, why elements from the natural world end up with starring roles in her designs, and why she contributes her talent and time to important social causes.
Say hi to Jennifer:
Website: ginkgozee.com
Instagram
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Ep 37: Rovena Tey - Scientist and Stationery Designer Apr 21, 2021

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Rovena Tey is an artistic chemist. She starts with a bit of scientific wonder and then picks up her pen and paper to translate her ideas into art. Her specialty is chemistry-inspired greeting cards, paper products, home goods and gifts which she offers through her collection called The Chemist Tree.
Her designs use vibrant colours and humour (lots of puns!), which is a great way of sharing her love of science with the world.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Rovena about what inspired her to combine her love of science with her artistic skills, her creative approach when starting a new project, and how she determines which items she’ll add to her product line next.
Say hi to Rovena:
Website: chemisttree.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
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Ep 36: Ken Lima-Coelho - A Capella Performer and Community Leader Apr 14, 2021

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Ken Lima-Coelho has a non-stop supply of ideas and the skills and talents to put them into action. He’s creative to his core and it comes out in everything he does.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ken about connecting with audiences, the magic of a capella, collaborating on creative initiatives, and using creativity to build community and bring attention to social causes.
He’s a founding member and performer with the Heebee-jeebees, a celebrated a capella quartet. They’ve released nine recordings and been recognized with 4 CARA nominations and 2 CARA Awards (the Grammy of a cappella). They’ve won the Canadian Championships of Harmony twice as well as multiple international championships, and been inducted into the Canadian A Cappella Hall of Fame!
In the other part of his professional life, he’s worked as a journalist at CBC (the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and he’s a senior leader in the charitable sector who is focused on, and excels at, community engagement.
On top of all of that, he’s a dedicated volunteer in his community, championing social causes he believes in.
Say hi to Ken:
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Heebee-jeebees:
Website
Instagram
YouTube
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Ep 35: Joanne MacLennan - Canadian Landscape Artist Apr 07, 2021

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The Canadian landscape offers unlimited inspiration for Joanne MacLennan. She’s able to speak through her paint and brushes, bringing outdoor scenes to life, thanks to her appreciation of the beauty of her country. Whether they're abstract in composition or contain more realistic elements, her paintings always stand out.
Joanne has a lot of fun exploring the world of painting, challenging herself to try new things and finding joy in the process as well as her finished pieces.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Joanne about her creative process, finding her voice as an artist, participating (and winning!) Art Battles, and being part of an online art exhibition for the first time.
Say hi to Joanne:
Instagram: joannemaclennanart
Facebook
People who inspire Joanne:
Lesley Chaisson, Raquel Roth, Erin Hanson, Holly Ann Friesen, Sheila Davis, Michelle Reid, Sarah McKendry, Kara Aina
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Ep 34: Julian Victor - Urban Wildlife Filmmaker Mar 31, 2021

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Julian Victor is a talented filmmaker who is particularly fond of wildlife that thrives in bustling urban environments. He’s passionate about sharing wildlife conservation stories to raise awareness of our natural world, its inhabitants and how to preserve them. From bald eagles against a CN Tower (Toronto, Canada) backdrop, to wild elephants in Botswana, his creative energy and enthusiasm for wildlife is infectious.
He’s taken chances, chased his dreams and it’s paid off. Julian has worked on projects for National Geographic as well as produced and presented segments on wildlife conservation for Canada’s top morning show, Breakfast Television.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Julian about what inspired him to focus on sharing stories about urban wildlife, his creative process when filming, what it’s been like to work with the people and organizations that sparked his love for nature as a child, and why he believes that the local actions people take can have a global impact on animals.
Say hi to Julian:
Website: julianvictor.com
Instagram
People who inspire Julian:
Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Anne Tarrant, Bertie Gregory, Demiesha Dennis, Peter Soroye, Rhiannon Kirton, Rob Nelson
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Ep 33: Isabella Hoops - Hula Hoop Artist Mar 17, 2021

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Isabella Hoops is an accomplished performer and the tool of her trade is a hula hoop.
She has hula hoops that light up, and sometimes, they're even on fire! And forget about having one hula hoop around her body - she has multiple hoops that she controls with incredible precision and finesse! In each show, she brings her own style of dance and rhythm, creating a memorable experience for the audience.
She’s an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and performer, creating characters who delight.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Isabella about what drew her to performing with hula hoops, her creative approach when designing a new show, what motivated her to start up several performing troupes and companies, and the exciting plans she has for the future.
Say hi to Isabella:
Website: isabellahoopsentertainment.com
Instagram
Facebook
NorthFIRE Circus:
Website: northfirecircus.com
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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