In this episode of Creative People Podcast, we are thrilled to have Stacey Tookey, a renowned choreographer and dancer who has been nominated for 3 Emmys for her work on So You Think You Can Dance. Stacey shares her story of how she started dancing at the age of four in Edmonton, Canada, and how she pursued her dream of becoming a professional dancer in Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of being a choreographer, and how she balances her...

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! Work with her: https://www.briepointer.ca/ Check out her farm, Wayward...

This week comedy writer, Amy Silva is in the studio.  She tells me about attending the Humber Collage's Comedy Writing and Performance program, and her love of cringe.  We chat about perfectionism and if she actually thinks she's funny. Super fun one. https://www.instagram.com/amydsilva_/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Hey buds, this week we're chatting with Special Effects Make-up Artist - Brandi Boulet   Brandi has worked on some of the most acclaimed films and TV shows of the past decade. In this podcast, she shares her insights and stories from behind the scenes of projects such as See, The Horror of Dolores Roach,, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Changeling. https://www.instagram.com/brandi.boulet/ Brandi tells me about her love of Ewoks, we chat movie magic and escaping a government work cubical. ...

In this episode, Matty James (the.nonbinary.bombshell) talks about their journey of becoming a drag performer, and how they use drag as a form of art and activism. Matty also discusses some of the challenges and joys of being a drag performer, and how it was a battle with themselves to get there.  We chat about growing up in the church (we grew up in the same church) and how they found themselves after leaving that world...

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Rachael Taylor as our guest. Rachael is a renowned Creative Director, Bestselling Author, Mentor and Print and Pattern Designer based in Liverpool, UK. She is the co-founder of Make it in Design, an online platform that teaches thousands of creatives how to achieve their dreams in the design industry. https://rachaeltaylordesigns.com/ https://makeitindesign.com/ We will talk to Rachael about her latest book, Power Up Your Creativity, which is a...

Today on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker/producer, Katie Billo  https://www.digitalsabbath.ca Katie is part of Digital Sabbath - a kw local film company they're the ones who made the Business Unusual series. Over the last 2 years,  I've interviewed a few of those guys todays it's time for the gal's point of view.  Katie Billo is married to her Digital Sabbath partner, Kyle Sawyer (https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/episodes/kylesawyer) The two of them are the driving force...

Today's guest told me that when he's told to tone it down, he cranks it 10x! On this episode I'm chatting with Montreal video producer, xcephasx https://xcephasx.com/ Cephas describes himself as a business man first - and an artist second... which i think is great because we need more business minded creatives as far as I'm concerned! So today we're talking business systems and animaniacs?   Cephas talks to me about pushing it so that people feel it, how he never wanted to grow up and how art...

Today from Los Angeles California, I am joined by magician, princess and pin-up model,  Magical Katrina! https://magicalkatrina.com/ Katrina tells me about being a little girl who idolized Judy garland and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We talk about when she started performing and how she took control of her career and  how now she's out to get everything she wanted from it. She talks about the challenge of doing anything fully and using magic to get backstage at a rolling stones concert. Great...

Today's guest is Carina Gardner, a designer and coach who is all about helping creatives make money with their work. https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/ Carina contacted me about being on the podcast - for a podcast switch actually. Now, I often say no to those types of things and it's not that I'm unfriendly, all though I can be.  It's just that most of time with the podcast I follow my gut to find guests, but this time I felt like I should yes and I'm glad that I did. Money isn't...

This week we are in the studio with Designer, Ryan Antooa.  Ryan makes his podcast return to fill me in on his new books, new skills and new ambitions.  Ryan and I first chatted the first September of the pandemic man, a lot has changed since then!  We chat about anime, rest and steel sharpening steel.   https://www.ryanantooa.com/ Music by Apollo Buy Ryan’s zine, Backslider at ryanleacock.ca www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Back at it again, again, and we have a great one for ya.  EM aka Hushpuppy Designs is in the studio to talk luck, making art for the underdogs and friends who are intimidatingly good at drawing.  I had such a great time chatting with EM.  Great vibes in this one.  Enjoy! https://hushpuppydesigns.com/ I wrote a whole blog about some of the stuff we talked about on this episode.  check that out here www.ryanleacock.ca/blog/hushpuppy-designs Music by Baegel Buy Ryan’s zine, Backslider at...

This week we're back for Season 4.  I am chatting with KW local artist Trevor Clare.  We talk about mental health, the power of locations and traditional/digital artwork.  Great guy, fantastic convo! https://www.instagram.com/trevorclareart/ I'm glad to be back for another year of podcasting, expect this season to be striped down and back to basics. Music by Young Community www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Hey buds, this week I sit down with 96.7 CHYM's morning host Brady Kingsbury.  Brady gets into it about all things radio, from producing to hosting.  We talk about being part of people's lives every morning and the Springsteen quote that works as his guide.  Great chat! https://www.instagram.com/bradiobrady/ Krista Kankula - Creative Coach https://www.instagram.com/kristakankula/ Ryan Leacock - Podcast Host/Producer https://www.instagram.com/ryanleacock_/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Clarissa Diokno performs her recent single, Haunted live at the podcast studio! https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/episodes/clarissadiokno www.creativepeople-podcast.com

“We need new and unusual experiences to think differently. In fact, cultivating a mind-set that is open and explorative might be the best thing we can do for our creative work. As Jack Kerouac said - ‘the best teacher is experience’.  That’s a quote from my favourite book on the topic of creativity (and one of my all time favourite books), called Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman & Carolyn Gregoire. Hey, I'm Krista Kankula.  I'm a creativity coach who focuses on helping adults...

This week we are in studio with singer/songwriter Clarissa Diokno.  We’re talking about forming a band on Facebook, talent shows, and blowing glass. She tells me about her writing process and puppets!  Then she performed her song Haunted!  Great one! https://www.instagram.com/clarissadiokno/ https://www.instagram.com/kristakankula/ https://www.instagram.com/creativepeople.podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanleacock_/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Hey, buds!  Today we’re talking theatre with Innovative Productions theatre creators Marley And Sidney!  They have a production happening this week called “That' One Act Thing” - which I am lucky enough to be a part of.  The duo talk to me about friendship/partnership, Canadian Theatre, and using frustration as a motivator.  Great chat! https://www.theinproductions.com/ www.creativepeople-podcast.com

Hey buds, today on the podcast we're talking animation with animators Hannah, Carla, and Michaela.  The trio tells me about their animated short, "Ashes" and all the time, love, and effort that went into making it. We get into it about perfectionism and the bitter-sweet feelings that creatives go through at the end of big projects.    Great chat, do it up! Watch the short: "Ashes" - Short film Haanimation links: https://twitter.com/haanimation_s https://bio.link/haanimationstudio...

Display your creativity/put on your own art showDo it in your house - could be just for yourself to see and appreciate or you can invite friends/familyFirst let yourself view what you’ve created How to appreciate your progress/creative journey and build in time to pause and celebrateSometimes when our projects get stored away in a file in our computer, in a sketchbook, we can forget about them, we can forget about the progress we’ve made, the different styles we’ve attempted Remind ourselves...

Jaguar Sun performs Cold Wind Live at the Creative People Podcast Studio www.creativepeople-podcast.com

This week we're in the studio for a conversation and live performance by Jaguar Sun.  Chris Minielly talks to me about the evolution of his music and how stepping outside of his comfort zone was part of that process for him.  We talk about navigating social media while staying true to ourselves   Then Chris caps off the podcast with a fantastic live performance.  Do it up! Jaguar Son https://linktr.ee/JaguarSun Krista...

Hey buds, This week we’re talking comics, imposter syndrome, and store ownership with comic book creator Alfonso Espinos of Studio Comix!  I met Alfonso when I stopped in on the way to my barber, and I immediately knew I had him on the podcast.  Alfonso’s passion for comics and helping creators is infectious and it was interesting to learn about the history of comic books in Mexico.  We had a great time.  Do it up. https://www.studiocomix.com/ https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/

Hi I’m Krista Kankula! I’m a creativity coach that helps adults make time for + access their creativity & do it in a way that’s rooted in joy, playfulness and self-belief.  Have you ever been working on a creative project or maybe marketed something you’ve created and found yourself thinking “do I just say the same thing over and over again” Or have you ever found yourself bored with the very topic you’ve centered your creative project on - not necessarily because you find it terribly...