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#118: Graphic Designer: Brie Pointer: A Little Sparkle Ain't a Bad Thing
Back at it with local KW favourite, graphic designer Brie Pointer!
Brie is a ray of sunshine and full of heart - she tells me about the farm she started with her family, crafting with glitter and knowing your worth. We chat about some of the hard stuff she's been through in the last few years. Through it all though, Brie’s sunshine shines through. Great episode! Do it up!
#82: Isabelle Poirier: "This is Why We Create"
This week, the wonderfully contagious Isabelle Poirier is on the podcast - Izzy is a creator and founder of the Ottawa Design Club - She sent me a copy of the beautiful semi-annual zine they produce, and... it is like a present from a friend with perfect taste! The two of us talk about how cool it is that we get to create with other people, how her team made their zine through the pandemic, and of course - pantones/kerning. Great one, do it up.
#80: Brand Designer: Robin Lindner: "#kwfamous"
This week the podcast is #kwfamous with brand designer Robin Lindner. Robin is one-half of Robin + Elaine (Elaine, you must be on the podcast sometime!), and she is the owner of the most adorable puppy you will ever see. We have a great, giggly time talking Kitchener, what she learned early about failure and her ideal design community. Great one!
#71: Design Director: Raj Sidhu: "I want to be part of whatever this is"
This week I'm talking to design director Raj Sidhu - Raj talks to me about his years being a graphic designer, having to learn to speak "business" and standing up for the value of design.
Designer: Katie Grant "I like saying spicy things"
Got a great one for you this week, the lovely Katie Grant of Extra Soft co is on the pod. Katie is a designer who works in tech by day, and makes cute / crass designs by night. Art and tech have been coming up a lot lately, Katie and I get into how tech has affected her outlook on design. We also talk about feedback, how to give it, and why it can be so important. I wish I was as good at feedback as Katie is.
Creative Director: Erin Martin: “I'm going to make this work”
Episode 50! This week on the pod we're chatting with Erin Martin - Erin is a creative director & co-owner of Him&Her located here in Kitchener-Waterloo. Erin is a delight and it was great to hear about her creative journey, starting something with angst and paying our dues. Great one, check it out!
Creative Director: Ryan Antooa - “Door #2, for sure”
This weekend we're talking to Creative Director Ryan Antooa. Ryan is a multitalented graphic designer, photographer, and poet. We talk about his creative journey and some of the tough love that he got along the way. He talks about the importance of rest and on the flip side, having to work twice as hard - while I reflect on my laziness. Double Ryan's for ya this week, do it up!
Digital Creator: Mariangelica Forero - "Honest Hustle"
Today on the podcast I'm joined by Mariangelica Forero of Honest Hustle - a one-stop-shop for digital marketing, creative services and content creation. Mariangelica had a great chat about work, enneagrams, and how lucky we are to be creatives! Great one!
Podcaster / Designer: Michael Tumlin: "From Fan Art to Freelance"
I recently got the chance to connect with Michael Tumlin about his design work and his Creatively Brief podcast. We talk about being open to the design inspiration all around you and what the future of graphic design might look like. Good talk!
Designer: Gigi Davarashvili: "Design Shrink"
Today on the podcast I'm joined by Gigi Davarashvili of one6creative - she's a conversion led brand and web designer out of London England. We had a great chat about growing up playing competitive tennis, how that led her to creativity and helping other people find their why. Good chat!
Artist: Amy Esplen: "Not The Only Lonely"
This week I chat with artist Amy Esplen about her community art project, Not The Only Lonely and her own creative work. Fruit Loops, Fast Fashion and getting our Dad's to recycle! Great chat!
Episode 11: Graphic Designer: Jon Johnson - "Don't Die Today"
Today on the podcast we chat with Graphic Designer Jon Johnson. Jon and I talk about putting down roots in the Region of Waterloo & taking ownership of the culture in the region you live in. Jon has a really excellent approach to creative work and I think it's the perfect episode to kick off our Saturday Morning Specials!
Episode 10: Illustrator: Ann Alonso: "Connections & Cute Creations in Digital Worlds"
This week I chat with cute-thing maker and illustrator Ann Alonso! Animal Crossing, Shawn Wasabi, and finding love in Assassin's Creed. We had a great conversation about making things that bring people joy and forming connections in our increasingly digital based world!
Episode 08: Counsel Creative: Kenny Morgan & Katie Haremski
This week we head to Tennessee for a chat with Kenny Morgan & Katie Haremski of Counsel Creative. Kenny is the co-founder of Counsel Creative and Katie is a Brand Strategist there. They are a hard working, people loving, "Noah's Ark" of creatives working for clients all over the US. It was great to meet them and find out about the process & mindset of their marketing collective.