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Ep 12: Hasmeet Singh Chandok and Kunwar Singh - Bhangra Dancers and Joyful Activists Oct 07, 2020

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Through their acts of creative, joyful activism they bring smiles to the faces of millions of people and raise thousands of dollars for community-serving organizations. Hasmeet Singh Chandok and Kunwar Singh are the co-founders of the Maritime Bhangra Group, sharing high-energy dance performances through videos and live events.
Their creative projects and events bring attention to, and raise funds for, community-serving organizations. This group is seriously committed to serving their community! In their videos they showcase bhangra dancers in beautiful and iconic locations such as Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia and millions of people have tuned in.
They are featured in a documentary produced by CBC called BEHIND THE BHANGRA BOYS which is available through CBC Gem in Canada and is being released internationally this year.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Hasmeet and Kunwar about how they got started, why they’re so committed to supporting others in their community, and their creative process for creating and sharing new dances and videos.
Say hi to the Maritime Bhangra Group:
Instagram: @maritimebhangra
Facebook: /maritimebhangra
YouTube
Twitter: @maritimebhangra
Connect with Hasmeet:
Website: www.singhsvoyage.com
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @singhsvoyage
Show mentions:
- Behind the Bhangra Boys documentary
- Maritime Bhangra Group video at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
- Maritime Bhangra Group Snow Shoveler Bhangra
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Ep 11: Karen Evans Moratz - Flutist Sep 30, 2020

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Karen Evans Moratz is an accomplished musician who is the principal flutist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, author of the bestselling book Flute For Dummies, and an adjunct instructor of flute and an Artist-in-Residence at Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts.
She has studied and performed all over the world, and is extremely active in her community, as the founding member of both the Greater Indianapolis Flute Club and the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, as well as being the former coordinator of the National Flute Association’s Young Artist Competition.
In addition to her passion for music she’s also a yoga instructor, teaching at several yoga studios in Indianapolis and incorporating mind/body techniques when she teaches flute to her students.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Karen about how she was drawn to the flute, her love of languages (she speaks four!), and why she connects with yoga and music in such a meaningful way.
Say hi to Karen:
Website: https://karenmoratz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmoratzflute
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmoratz
Yoga website: https://suryasta-yoga.com/about
Yoga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suryastastudios
Yoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suryastayoga
Show mentions and people who inspire Karen:

People who inspire: William Ingham Brooke Bennett aka WIBB, Nick McKeegan, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Livingston Taylor, Maria Callas, Cecilia Bartoli, Joni Mitchell, Freddie Mercury, Leslie Odom Jr.
Movies: The BFG (Big Friendly Giant), Amadeus
Martha Graham quote

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Ep 10: Miranda Currie - Children’s Entertainer Sep 23, 2020

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Miranda Currie is a children’s entertainer who helps fuel a love of music for her audiences. She writes and performs songs that help kids learn Indigenous languages and to be proud of their culture in a fun and engaging way. She says that at the core of everything she does, she hopes to change the Indigenous narrative in Canada in a positive way.
She’s a talented multidisciplinary artist who was nominated for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2015 for her album Up In the Air, and released her first children’s album, Bouncing in the Boreal, in 2018. In 2019 she participated in an Indigenous Songwriter residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity where she worked on her second northern Indigenous children's album. Most recently she was selected to participate in the National Screen Institute’s IndigiDocs filmmaker training program and the documentary she’s creating about her Canadian Inuit sled dog Ellesmere will be available soon.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Miranda about how she developed a passion for writing songs and performing for children, why she incorporates Indigenous languages into her music, and how she’s exploring more ways of creative expression through filmmaking.
Say hi to Miranda:
Website: http://www.mirandacurrie.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirandacurrie.ca
Show mentions and people who inspire Miranda:
- People who inspire: Leela Gilday, Fred Penner, Vivaldi
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: https://www.banffcentre.ca
- National Screen Institute’s IndigiDocs program:
https://nsi-canada.ca/courses/nsi-indigidocs
- Snow Castle: http://www.snowking.ca
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Ep 09: Emma FitzGerald - Illustrator and Author Sep 16, 2020

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Emma FitzGerald uses her considerable artistic talents to sketch unique details in cities and special places so she can capture a little of their magic. She’s an illustrator and author who has explored dual paths of visual art and architecture. This ultimately led her to opportunities to work with publishers to create and release several books such as “Hand Drawn Halifax”, “Hand Drawn Vancouver” and “Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia's South Shore”.
Emma is a woman of the world: born in Lesotho, a small mountainous kingdom in Southern Africa, moving to Vancouver, BC in Canada at a young age, spending time in Ireland and France, and later choosing Halifax, Nova Scotia as her home. She says that these “travels have instilled a keen interest in people and places.”
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Emma about her desire to artistically capture the places she loves, how living all around the world influenced her creative eye, and how she stays inspired to create.
Say hi to Emma:
Website: https://emmafitzgerald.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmafitz_art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houseportrait
Show mentions and people who inspire Emma:
- Anna Wyman, choreographer, artistic director and dance instructor:
https://www.thedancecurrent.com/column/remembering-anna-wyman
- Kat Frick Miller: http://katfrickmiller.com
- Joanna Close: http://joannaclose.ca
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Ep 08: Helen Nugent - Pie Artist Sep 09, 2020

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Helen Nugent is the artist behind some of the most spectacularly designed pies you’ve ever seen. A self-taught baker, she spends time experimenting with ways to bring her creative visions to life. The results are showcased on her popular Instagram account and baking blog. That’s where she also gives lots of tips so people can give their own ideas a try as well. That’s probably why a publisher approached her and after tons of baking, recording recipes and photographing the stunning results, her debut book entitled “Pie Style” will be released in September.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Helen about how she comes up with so many creative designs, why she creates using the medium of pie dough, and how her pies came to be Instagram-famous.
Say hi to Helen:
Website: http://pieeyedgirl.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batterednbaked
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batterednbaked
Show mentions and people who inspire Helen:
- Pie Style book:
http://bit.ly/PieStyleBook
- Julie Jones: https://juliejones.online
- Calum Franklin: https://holborndiningroom.com/pie-room
- Erin McDowell: http://www.erinjeannemcdowell.com
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Sculptor
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Ep 07: Kanja Chen - Puppeteer Sep 02, 2020

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Kanja Chen is a professional puppeteer and performer who is truly passionate about the craft of puppetry. He creates and builds custom puppet designs and performs live, as well as on film and television. He also offers workshops for people who are interested in the art form. Kanja has performed on several acclaimed puppet series, using strong technical skill and a wide range of voices to bring characters to life.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kanja about why puppets can be so powerful, how they help people connect, and how he keeps his creative energy at a high level.
Say hi to Kanja:
Website: http://www.chensationalpuppets.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanjachen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KanjaChen
Production company website (coming late 2020): http://chensational.ca

Show mentions and people who inspire Kanja:
Spadasheo (Kanja played Maurice the catfish):
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdeyLunF7dk
“The 5 greatest puppet shows of all time” by Kanja:
- https://youtu.be/MeGxslWJcTg
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Ep 06: Ashleigh Powell - Dance Teacher and Choreographer Aug 26, 2020

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Ashleigh Powell is a dance teacher and choreographer whose expertise and passion has introduced thousands of people to the wonderful world of dance. She graduated with distinction from the Teacher Training Program at Canada's National Ballet School and her talents have been recognized with multiple awards for excellence in teaching. Today she is a member of the artistic faculty and head of community dance programs at Canada's National Ballet School.

In addition to teaching dance Ashleigh is a creative and skilled choreographer, creating works for the Toronto Youth Theatre, Hart House Theatre, the Classical Theatre Project, Canopy Theatre, and the Next Stage Festival. She’s also been very involved with the Sharing Dance program at Canada’s National Ballet School, which brings the joy of music and dance to people in communities across the country.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ashleigh about why dance is for everyone, the differences between teaching and choreographing, and how people find unique ways to share their voices and stories through creative movement.

Say hi to Ashleigh at Canada’s National Ballet School:
Website: http://nbs-enb.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbs_enb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBSENB
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbs_enb

Show mentions - people who inspire Ashleigh:
Irving Layton - Poet
Mavis Staines - Artistic Director of Canada’s National Ballet School
NBS Sharing Dance 2020 video -
https://www.facebook.com/NBSENB/videos/623953741805906
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Ep 05: Stan Behal - Photojournalist Aug 19, 2020

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Stan Behal is an amazing photographer who has captured some of the most iconic images in sports history over the last 30+ years. He’s covered diverse subjects including the Olympic Games, Parisian fashion, humanitarian and environmental concerns, and professional sports. He’s been honoured with many awards throughout his career from the National Newspaper Awards, the United Nations Environment Program, the National Press Photographers Association, and the International Photography Awards, to name only a few.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Stan about his career as a photojournalist, balancing technical know-how and a creative eye, and the magic moments he’s been able to capture. He shares his experiences photographing scenes that depict social issues, news stories, as well as athletes and personalities such as Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors, Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis, José Bautista, Gaël Monfils, Wayne Gretzky, George Clooney and President Barack Obama.

Say hi to Stan:
Website: http://stanbehal.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanBehalPhoto

Show mentions - people who inspire Stan:
Photojournalists who try to affect change around the world.
World Press Photo - https://www.worldpressphoto.org

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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ep 04: Nina Hidalgo - Painter of Miniature Masterpieces Aug 12, 2020

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Nina Hidalgo paints exquisite works of art that are filled with flowers, animals, landscapes and stylized calligraphy. The amazing thing about her paintings is that they are miniature in size. Imagine a painting on a canvas the size of a postage stamp, and a tiny paint palette that fits on her thumb! That’s her specialty - painting miniature masterpieces.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Nina about what inspired her to paint in these unusual dimensions, why flowers inspire her creativity, and creating a circle of community and learning with other artists.
Say hi to Nina:
Website: https://www.nthminiaturearts.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ninathidalgo and
https://www.instagram.com/every.thing.mini
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nthminiaturearts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6IQH_WGpcP0QwET66wb6Vw
Mini Challenge Hashtag: #nthminichallenge
Show mentions - people who inspire Nina:
Nelson Castillo, the Father of Philippine Miniature Painting
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Ep 03: Rick Cross - Author Aug 05, 2020

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Rick Cross is an enormously talented writer, with the kind of imagination and enthusiasm you don’t find very often. He’s written books, short stories, scripts - you name it and he’s done it. All of this, and a full-time job at NASA where he’s the senior media writer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Rick about his opportunity to write a novel that adds to the canon of his favourite TV show - Doctor Who, his short stories and other works that will be published this year, the Loose Lobsters Writing Collective that’s celebrating 20 years in 2020, and how his creative approach positively impacts his work at NASA. Rick shares tons of ideas about how everyone can tap into their own creative talents.
Say hi to Rick:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickcrosswriter
Web: https://rickcrosswriter.com
Show mentions - people who inspire Rick:
Anghus Houvouras, Chris Fain, Iain McLaughlin, Jim Mortimer, John Peele, Mark Morris, Nancy Smith, Paul Magrs, Richard "Dick" Smith, Robert Sheerman, Stephen King, Tommy Donbavand, Candy Jar Books, Chromakey Magazine, Flame Tree Press, and the Loose Lobsters: Brian Kelly, Chuck Woodford, Danny Evans and George Evans.

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