By 2M Creative Labs
The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.
On this episode we have Ima Ekanem, a web developer and graphic designer. Founder of Black Owned MB, We talk about her process on approaching design conversations with clients, her strategy when a client says "I want something simple," and her experience with Black Owned MB. Enjoy the episode!
On this episode, we have Kate Allan, an author and illustrator, better known as The Latest Kate. We talk about her tips on improving the use of colour and detail, her advice for using platforms such as Patreon and Redbubble, as well as creating work centered around mental health. Lots of insight in this episode around mental health and content creation, hope you enjoy this one.
On this episode we have Olivia Onuk, a whole of many parts, a writer, trauma councelor, community organizer, and an all around thinker and doer of so many things. We talk about creating poetry and art for healing, how to write more effectively, and what makes writing exceptional and captivating. Enjoy the episode
On this episode, we have a returning guest, a graphic designer by the name of Segun Olude. We talk about his method of drawing a map to find your happiness, the idea of visual language, and explaining the value of creative works. Segun also shares more about his book, and the need for showcasing your own culture and language. Enjoy the episode.
On this episode, we have Tim Dessaint, a men's fashion Youtuber. We talk about making money as a creator on YouTube, creating authentic content, and dealing with the overwhelming pressure of always being up to par. Enjoy the episode!
Shownotes:
00:40 - Who is Tim Dessaint
00:55 - How did Tim get started into being a fashion Youtuber
02:56 - Tim's process of entering YouTube
05:06 - Tim's current process now
08:12 - How does Tim plan his day and month as a fashion YouTuber
10:35 - The decision behind making sponsored content
14:51 - Some tricks to level up your fashion game
16:54 - How do fashion trends affect Tim's content
18:49 - Tim's Dream Project
20:45 - What makes Tim unique?
24:17 - Coupling Instagram with YouTube to grow your audience
26:27 - Creating YouTube videos that perform well
27:55 - What should someone keep in mind if they want to go into YouTube
32:14 - Practical advice for aspiring YouTubers
33:23 - How can you support Tim Dessaint
On this episode, we have Raphael Galeuchet, a Swiss concept artist. We talk about finding the positives in rejection, the design process with form and function in mind, and his experience in the military influencing his concept art. Enjoy the episode!
Shownotes:
00:38 - Who is Raphael Galeuchet
01:43 - Jumping from Engineering to Pursuing the Passion
04:09 - Doubts jumping into Concept Art
06:50 - Raphael's Experiences Traveling as a Concept Artist
11:24 - Taking Advantage of Rejection
12:51 - What is Raphael working on now?
13:57 - Should Concept Artists Know How to Do Everything?
15:43 - Raphael's interests as a Concept Artist
16:48 - The influence of Raphael's military experience on his concept art
19:11 - Where does Raphael's concepts come from, and the process of conceptualization
21:34 - The line between cool and sensible
24:35 - Being a problem solver as a concept artist
28:10 - Advice Raphael received from other companies that other concept artists would find useful
33:28 - What makes Raphael Galeuchet?
35:15 - How to support Raphael Galeuchet? Check out his Artstation and Instagram
On this episode, we have Quan Luong, a Vietnamese cinematographer and colourist living in Winnipeg. We talk about what makes something cinematic, how colour in film can communicate different story components, and what sets DSLRs and Cinema Cameras apart.
Enjoy the episode.
Shownotes:
00:38 - Who is Quan Luong
01:13 - How did Quan get started into film and colouring
06:01 - Should You Specialize, or Know Everything About Making Videos and Film?
11:08 - Being a Colourist and How to Develop that Skill
13:26 - Taking References from Movies for Colours
14:49 - Experiencing Movies Differently as a Filmmaker
16:41 - What Makes Something Cinematic?
20:09 - Being the First to Buy A Gimbal
23:32 - DSLR vs Cinema Camera
28:21 - The Difference Between Shooting for Short Film vs YouTube
30:35 - What makes Quan Luong unique?
32:59 - What keeps Quan motivated?
35:48 - How to Support Quan
On this episode, we have Jordan Stranger, a visual artist and graphic designer. Well known for his murals and Festival du Voyageur's rebranding as Totemdoodem, we talk about his design process, expressing your feelings and stories in your drawings, and how he communicates through the simplest ways. Enjoy the episode.
Shownotes:
00:38 - Who is Jordan Stranger
00:55 - How did Jordan end up doing design?
04:18 - Design and Art mixed together
05:59 - What can you learn from learning how to draw?
07:21 - Where does the vibrancy in Jordan's work come from?
09:42 - A story behind everything Jordan creates
11:09 - Encouraging Youth to Create
13:53 - Festival du Voyageur's Rebranding
18:24 - The Importance of Story in Jordan's work
21:21 - What makes Jordan Stranger Unique?
25:21 - What keeps Jordan motivated?
29:06 - How to Support Jordan Stranger?
On this episode, we have Andrea Tiwari, the owner of Bindy's Carribean Delights, head chef, and an incredible entrepreneur. We talk about the idea staying authentic through new changes, the importance of an online social media presence for her business, and managing your time and sanity as an entrepreneur and business owner. Enjoy the episode, and if you are in Winnipeg, stop by Bindy's at the Forks and say hello to Andrea!
Shownotes:
00:49 - Who is Andrea Tiwari
01:14 - How did Andrea become a chef
03:28 - What does Andrea prefer out of all her work
05:51 - Where does the Inspiration for the Restaurant come from?
07:36 - The reason for the rebranding of Bindy's Carribean Delights
10:51 - Key Points to Pay Attention to for Marketing
13:30 - Meeting People and Talking About What You Do
15:00 - Being Part of the Forks for 33 Years, and Following New Trends and Changes
21:03 - How Bindy's and Andrea expands her business' reach
22:33 - Why did Andrea choose entrepreneurship?
26:15 - Finding time for yourself as an entrepreneur
26:59 - What makes Andrea unique?
29:30 - The challenge of posting on Social Media
30:36 - Sharing information as a business owner
34:00 - What keeps Andrea motivated?
38:20 - Advice for people who aspire to run their own business
40:21 - How to support Bindy's and Andrea
On this episode, we have John Hughes, UK based street photographer, working mostly in Cambridge and London. We reached out to him after hearing his name mentioned by Jho Manalo, another street photographer here in Winnipeg. We talk about how to get over the fear of confrontation in the street, how to stay motivated doing the same thing every day, and whether you should crop your photos. Be sure to check out some of his work and hope you enjoy the episode!
Shownotes:
00:51 - Who is John Hughes
01:30- How did John Hughes get into Street Photography
06:36 - Who inspired John Hughes
08:03 - Bruce Davidson's Subway
09:08 - What does being a Street Photographer mean?
12:49 - What inspires such a varied style in John Hughes' work?
17:11 - The Unpredictability of Street Photography
19:30 - Taking Away the Fear of Confrontation on the Street
23:30 - Sean Tucker's style of Street Photography
24:14 - Finding Work from Taking Photos of Strangers
25:51 - John's Mystery Street Photographer Friend
28:15 - Disbelief in where John Hughes has found himself as a Street Photographer
28:50 - Favourite Place to Shoot Photography
29:44 - Shooting at Olafur Eliasson's Exhibit at the Tate Modern
31:44 - Being Up 40 Hours Shooting Photos
35:01 - Going to Edinburgh for Photos
37:05 - John Hughes's Tips on How to Take Great Photos Anywhere
38:05 - Street Photography in the Purest Sense
41:16 - Does John Hughes Crop his Photos?
45:58 - How can you become a Better Photographer?
48:35 - How does John see Black & White vs Colour Photos
51:04 - How does John decide whether to edit in Black & White or Colour
53:38 - How do you know if a Photograph Works?
55:33 - Why are you taking that image?
57:16 - What makes John Hughes Unique?
1:01:15 - The Best Photograph John Hughes has taken
1:04:12 - John's Best Year as a Photographer
1:06:41 - How to Support John Hughes
The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.