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Ep 32: Kayla Drescher - Magician Mar 10, 2021

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Kayla Drescher can shock, entertain and delight you with her sleight-of-hand magical storytelling. She was David Copperfield’s choice as “The Next Great Magician” and impressed and charmed Penn & Teller on their Fool Us show with one of her signature, story-based, illusions.
You may have seen her perform live with the Champions of Magic show, where she is one of five world-class illusionists who travel internationally to perform for thousands of people.
Her own “Magic in Heels” show incorporates expert sleight-of-hand, comedy, entertaining stories, and lots of audience participation.
She lives and breathes magic, and even hosts a podcast about it, called Shezam!
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kayla about being fascinated by magic at a young age, creating engaging storylines that draw people into her illusions, what it’s like to bring her talents and love of magic to new audiences through TV appearances and stage shows, and why she hopes her Shezam podcast makes itself obsolete.
Say hi to Kayla:
Website: magicinheels.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Shezam podcast:
Website: shezampod.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Champions of Magic:
Website: championsofmagic.co.uk
Instagram
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Ep 31: Tracey Erin Smith - Founder of SOULO Theatre Mar 03, 2021

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Tracey Erin Smith is an award-winning performer and director, as well as the founder of SOULO Theatre. Using her extensive knowledge and experience she guides people from all walks of life as they develop, write and ultimately perform a one-person show of their own.
She is a tour de force theatre artist who works with actors, comedians, bankers, lawyers, clergy, drag queens and everyone in between, helping them tell their life stories on stage.
Tracey is also the creator of “Drag Heals”, a hybrid stage workshop and documentary TV series that follows eight drag artists over an intensive ten day workshop as they build their own show.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Tracey about the role creative self-expression plays in helping people speak their truth, what inspired her to develop a theatre company that’s focused on self-created solo shows, how she develops a supportive learning environment, and the creative approach she takes to support people as they share their powerful, personal life stories.
Say hi to Tracey:
Website: soulo.ca
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Email
Show mentions:
Drag Heals TV series: Watch on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Out TV
Book: The Second Mountain by David Brooks
Solo Shows: Nate - A One Man Show; In & Of Itself
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Ep 30: Paul de Burger - Photographer, Musician, Speaker and Author Feb 24, 2021

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Paul de Burger has been able to blend creativity into every part of his life, both in his personal interests as well as in his career. He’s a musician, a writer, photographer, podcaster and professional speaker. Creativity seems to flow in every aspect of his life.
For the 30th episode of the Creative Pulse podcast, host Angela de Burger is so happy to welcome her incredibly talented husband. They chat about Paul being a musician and how he lifted people’s spirits in the early days of COVID with a weekly musical guessing game, writing fiction and non-fiction, his “Voyages and Vistas” travel blog, his love of photography and the inspirational presentations he’s delivered all over the world as a professional speaker.
If you ever need a boost of motivation and inspiration, he’s the guy to talk to, and he shows us why in this episode.
Say hi to Paul:
Website: pauldeburger.com
Twitter
Voyages and Vistas travel and photo blog:
Website: voyagesandvistas.com
Instagram
Twitter
Photography website:
pauldeburgerphoto.com
Step Up! with Paul de Burger podcast:
pauldeburgerpodcast.com
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Ep 29: Lauren Pelkey - Children’s Author and Travel Writer Feb 17, 2021

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Lauren Pelkey was bitten by the travel bug after a study-abroad experience and she’s never looked back. Her love of exploring new areas in the world led her to create a popular travel blog called Wanderluluu, and her photographs capture people’s imaginations thanks to her fun Instagram account. She even had a job where she hosted retreats in some of the most exotic locations around the world!
Originally from the United States, Lauren first moved to Australia and then went on to explore 29 different countries across 5 continents. Now, she calls Bogotá, Colombia home.
Lauren built her life and career around her love of travel. So you can imagine that over the past year, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s had to get very creative. She started envisioning the things she wanted for her future and she’s making them happen.
Some of that creative brainstorming led to her latest project - writing a children’s book. “Wally The Wandering Wallaby” introduces children to the idea of exploring the globe and is now out in the world!
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lauren about why travel became such an important part of her life, how she blends her writing and photography to create engaging stories, the value she sees in collaborative learning experiences, and how she put herself in a headspace that allowed her to envision a new future.
Say hi to Lauren:
Wanderluluu website: wanderluluu.com
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Get to know Wally the Wandering Wallaby:
Website
Instagram
Show mentions:
Books: Big Magic (Elizabeth Gilbert), The Artist’s Way (Julia Cameron)
People: Ciara (@hey_ciara), Monet (@thetravelingchild), Kat Gaskin (@katgaskin), Sara Blakely (@sarablakely)
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Ep 28: Drew Hill - Crochet Artist and Zookeeper at Drewbie's Zoo Feb 10, 2021

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As a talented crochet artist, Drew Hill designs and creates characters with personality! They’re all part of a community he calls Drewbie’s Zoo.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Drew about why he was drawn to crocheting, what inspires his creativity, how he approaches a new project, whether his designs evolve over time, and what crochet has added to his life.
With some inspiration drawn from nature, some from favourite shows, and even more coming from real life, the one thing all of his creations have in common is their ability to make you smile!
Say hi to Drew:
Instagram
TikTok
Etsy site
Facebook
Show mentions:
Ilaria Caliri, Crochet designer, @airali_gray on Instagram
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Ep 27: Elin Petronella - Modern and Mindful Embroidery Feb 03, 2021

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Elin Petronella creates modern embroidery works of art, impeccably bringing them to life with her needle and thread. Rather than repeating tried and true embroidery patterns, her designs are inspired by the architecture of the European cities she’s called home as well as the places she’s worked and travelled to around the globe.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Elin about why she was drawn to embroidery, how she developed her unique style, her creative process when developing new designs, how teaching and developing resources for others has impacted her own creative journey, and why embroidery can be such a powerful mindful and meditative practice.
Elin is incredibly talented and has a fantastic creative partner by her side - her husband, Charles Henry. He was enamoured with her talents and was even inspired to take up the art form himself. Together, they focus on the mindful, meditative aspects of embroidery and aim to inspire people to slow down and create with their hands.
The two of them have built a loyal fan base of people who are wowed by their designs and the way they’re able to teach new skills and techniques in an approachable way. Through their videos, tutorials, a brand new book, and a monthly pattern subscription club, they’re sharing the joy of embroidery with the world.
Say hi to Elin:
Website: charlesandelin.com
charlesandelinacademy.com
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Pinterest
Show mentions:
Charles and Elin’s book: Mindful Embroidery
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Ep 26: Natasha Smart - Wet Felting Textile Artist Jan 27, 2021

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Natasha Smart is a wet felting textile artist, which means that she starts with materials such as wool fibres and through a multi-step process (which involves water, as you might have guessed) she ends up making a unique piece of fabric. It’s like magic to see her start with wispy pieces of wool and have them latch on to each other and end up as a firm, solid piece of material.
Letting her imagination run loose, she then uses that textile to create all kinds of items - handbags, ornaments, bowls, decorations, and lamp shades, to name a few.
She’s based in Exmouth, Devon in the UK and says she finds great inspiration in the coastal living she enjoys there.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Natasha about how she discovered this art form and why she loves it so much, the things that inspire her to create, her approach when starting a new project, and how teaching fuels her own creativity.
Say hi to Natasha:
Website: natashasmarttextiles.co.uk
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
TikTok
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ep 25: Claudine Hemingway - French Arts and Culture Historian Jan 20, 2021

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Claudine Hemingway feels a strong pull to the city of light - Paris, France. Being a descendant of writer Ernest Hemingway, whose name is connected to Paris due to the time he spent there and the stories he told, maybe it’s a family connection that drew Claudine to this creativity-filled city. Her own grandparents visited often and sparked a fascination that has only grown throughout her life.
She has spent lots of time there, exploring family connections and tracking down the spots they frequented in the past.
In doing that, she’s also found connections of her own - particularly in the area of arts and culture. She’s developed a wealth of knowledge about the creative people who have lived, worked and visited Paris, and France in general. Show her a painting, a sculpture, or a building and there’s a good chance she can tell you who made it, why it’s significant, and the part it plays in the arts and cultural history of the country.
Claudine shines a light on creative people throughout history and in doing so, helps many people see how they can explore their own creative gifts.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Claudine about her passion for the arts and cultural history of Paris, being a descendant of Ernest Hemingway and whether she feels an extra connection to him based on their shared love for the city, the photo project she began to honour her grandparents, and her history-filled podcast episodes about lesser known creative women.
Say hi to Claudine:
Website: claudinehemingway.com
Instagram
Facebook
Podcast: your favourite platform, or https://laviecreative.buzzsprout.com
Podcast on Facebook
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Ep 24: Krystal Kenney - Paris Portrait Photographer, Author, Podcaster Jan 13, 2021

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Krystal Kenney ‌fell‌ ‌in‌ ‌love‌ ‌with‌ ‌Paris‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌teenager‌ ‌after‌ ‌visiting‌ ‌as‌ ‌part‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌school‌ ‌trip.‌ ‌Living in the United States at the time, she dreamed of moving internationally and several years later she made it happen. She now lives in the city of light: Paris, France where she explores ‌her‌ ‌creative‌ ‌talents‌ ‌in‌ ‌many‌ ‌different‌ ‌ways.‌ ‌
She’s‌ ‌a‌ ‌professional‌ ‌photographer‌ ‌who‌ ‌specializes‌ ‌in‌ ‌capturing‌ ‌candid‌ ‌moments‌ ‌and‌ ‌special‌ memories‌ ‌for‌ ‌locals‌ ‌and‌ ‌visitors‌ ‌to‌ ‌Paris.‌ ‌And‌ ‌when‌ ‌the‌ ‌COVID-19‌ ‌pandemic‌ ‌arrived‌,‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌no‌ ‌one‌ ‌was‌ ‌taking‌ ‌vacations‌ ‌or‌ ‌holding‌ ‌special‌ ‌events‌ ‌that‌ ‌would‌ ‌benefit‌ ‌from‌ ‌her talents‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌photographer,‌ ‌what‌ ‌did‌ ‌she‌ ‌do?‌ ‌She‌ ‌got‌ ‌creative!‌ ‌
Krystal ‌launched‌ ‌a‌ ‌podcast‌ ‌called‌ ‌La‌ ‌Vie‌ ‌Creative,‌ ‌where‌ ‌she‌ ‌shines‌ ‌a‌ ‌light‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌stories‌ ‌of‌ ‌creative‌ ‌people,‌ ‌past‌ ‌and‌ ‌present,‌ ‌from‌ ‌Paris‌ ‌as‌ ‌well‌ ‌as‌ ‌other‌ ‌spots‌ ‌in‌ ‌France.‌ ‌She‌ ‌even‌ ‌teamed‌ ‌up‌ ‌with‌ ‌another‌ ‌storyteller,‌ ‌Claudine‌ ‌Hemingway,‌ ‌to‌ ‌add‌ ‌even‌ ‌more‌ ‌incredible‌ ‌stories‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌show.‌ ‌
Most‌ ‌recently‌ ‌she‌ ‌wrote‌ ‌and‌ ‌released‌ ‌her‌ ‌book,‌ ‌a‌ ‌memoir,‌ ‌called‌ ‌Paris, A Life Less Ordinary.‌
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Krystal about the creative inspiration she draws from Paris, as well as from photographing people celebrating engagements, weddings and birthdays. Krystal offers insights into how she developed her creative style and the process of writing her new book. She also shares lots of inside info about how her podcast came to be, and the benefits of collaborating on creative projects.
Say hi to Krystal:
Website: missparisphoto.com
Instagram
Facebook
Podcast: your favourite platform, or https://laviecreative.buzzsprout.com
Show mentions and people who inspire Krystal:
Elizabeth Gilbert, Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way), Claudine Hemingway.
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Ep 23: David Burkus - 5 Myths of Creativity Jan 06, 2021

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David Burkus literally wrote the book about the myths of creativity, sharing the misconceptions that can hold people back from reaching their creative dreams and goals.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with David about five of the creativity myths he busted in his book, what drew him to sharing his expertise through writing, and his creative approach when starting a new project.
He’s an accomplished business and innovation thought leader and a best-selling author. His books have won multiple awards and been translated into dozens of languages. David’s insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Fast Company, the Financial Times, CNN, the BBC and many other publications.
A former business school professor, David holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.
He’s also a well-known international speaker, and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times.
Say hi to David:
Website: davidburkus.com
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Show mentions and people who inspire David:
Shawn Coyne (The Story Grid), Malcolm Gladwell, the Heath Brothers, Shane Snow, Jonah Lehrer, Casey Neistat, Peter McKinnon.
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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