Episodes

Can you work less, live more, and still find profound fulfillment in your work? I've found my answer as I travel and work, and I'm excited to share it with you! In today's episode, we're exploring the digital nomad lifestyle ...

We are starting 2024 with a very special studio visit conversation with nail artist and solopreneur Milica Dodic. For 17 years, Millie has been perfecting the craft of nail art, which she started as a childhood hobby and grad...

In this last episode of 2023, I share with you a sneak peek of my digital planning tool: A Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives. This preview offers essential insights into crafting a more fulfilling and intentional c...

On today's minisode, I catch up with the incredible Erica Mattson to dive deep into her day-to-day routine. Erica, a consultant, coach, advisor, artist, and a mother of two, shares how she balances it all. She reveals her new...

It’s the end of 2023. How are we embracing the ever-changing seasons of our career and our creative selves? If we treat our creative practice like a garden, how are we feeding it and nurturing it from season to season? Joinin...

If we are not intentional, taking the plunge into self-employment can feel like free falling without a parachute. But what if there was a way to harness the free spirit of the creative without losing sight of the reality of s...

Artist Yannis Lobaina shares her daily routine with us. She loves starting her day with a meditative shower, where she takes a few moments to relax and reflect. We delve into the details of her morning ritual, which include...

The experience of migration and immigration can forever alter an artist’s career trajectory and have a profound impact on one’s artistic influences. In today's episode, we delve deep into the inspiring journey of Yannis Lobai...

In this enlightening minisode, we get a peek into Sasha's morning routine, the multi-passionate creative force behind the vibrant SteMargScot brand. From kick-starting her day with a structured yet flexible agenda to mindful ...

Can you be a scientist and an artist? Our society seems to put those two occupations at odds with each other. The guest on today’s episode shatters that dichotomy. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sasha...

In today’s solo episode, I get real with you and share my experience of navigating two major life decisions this past year - getting married and planning to work remotely overseas this coming winter! I'll be taking you behind...

Curious how the magic of projection mapping gets created everyday? Emma López Hechem is back to spill the tea on her daily routine—trust me, you won't want to miss what keeps her creative juices flowing! Plus, she shares with...

How can art be transformative and joyful? Today on the podcast, projection mapping artist Emma López Hechem shares how she and her partner at Ava Animation & Visual Arts create magical moments in time and space that transpor...

What is it like to be multi-passionate and running your own creative business? Start your day with Lydia Li, founder of Plantish Future and multi-passionate extraordinaire. About Lydia: 🌱 Boss Babe behind Plantish and the vis...

If you’ve ever wondered how to mix creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, today's episode is a must-listen. I sat down with the amazing Lydia—also known as Mermaid—the founder of Plantish Future, a line of eco-frie...

For many of us, the path to creativity isn’t straight out of a storybook. Life comes with its turns, detours, and bumps, and, let’s face it, not all of us had that fairytale start in the arts. Today, I’m thrilled to bring yo...

What is it like to leave a leadership job that you felt so attached to, and go on your own and explore your creative potential? No one can answer this question better than Ananya Ohri. In this episode, Ananya shares her exper...

Do you ever feel being pulled by many directions and interests? Have you tried to fit yourself into one professional label? Or, have you been beating yourself up with this question, "why can't I focus on one thing?" Well, you...

Picture yourself in survival mode, just barely scraping by in your creative practice. Your brain screams "danger!" at every turn, inhibiting your ability to take risks and innovate in your craft. This was me,a few years back,...

Do you struggle with taking a break? Does the thought of pausing your creative business or practice for a vacation fill you with anxiety and guilt? I've been there, too. There's this constant pressure of "I should be doing mo...

In a world where most of us are still in go-go-go mode, VIBE Arts, a Toronto based arts charity, broke the mold and switched to a four-day workweek. How did they pull that off? Well, that's exactly what we're going to chat ab...

What do you want to be known for? How can you show up authentically on social media? On today’s podcast, I invited side hustle coach Cheryl Lau to share with us some practical tips on how everyone of us can develop our story ...

Are you fed up with scope creep, rate negotiation, and being raced to the bottom when proposing a rate for your creative work? Or, you know that charging hourly rate is not sustainable for the long term, but you are stuck on ...

On today's episode, we dive deep into the world and profession of film curation with two guests, Lucy J. Mukerjee and Shakira Refos. These two trailblazers have curated for film festivals around the world, and they’re also le...