This episode we chat with a very creative graphic designer who is also Pecha Kucha Winnipeg's organizer Justin Ladia. We talk about what Pecha Kucha is and how he got his start, how to make your city a more creative space, and handling personal branding. Super fun, lots of great rambling, as well as insights on how to deal with the various challenges of being a creative.

Enjoy and be sure to give him a follow as well as Pecha Kucha Winnipeg!

This episode features the mutlifaceted, insightful, and downright hilarious Keo Necra. 

I had no idea what to expect when I was initially told she was a fitness model. She's got tons of experience in so many things so it's hard to be specific with her title. But in this episode, we talk about her experience as a social media manager, the difference between a good and bad creator, and compartmentalizing your life.

Super fun, lots of hot takes as well as tips to give you a boost in your own field.

Dennis, better known as Menace204, is a street photographer from Winnipeg. He talks about his inspirations, why he doesn't market himself as a photographer or business, and the difference between inspiration and plagiarism. I hope you aspiring photographers, street or otherwise, learn something new from this episode!

Be sure to give him a follow and support him on Instagram @menace204 and even get a print from him by DM'ing him!

Shownotes:

1:30 - How did you get started

7:45 - Why Dennis doesn't make photography a business

14:42 - Stressful wedding shoot

35:20 - Multiple Instagram accounts

45:30 - Inspiration vs Plagiarism

57:32 - One advice for anyone who wants to start doing what Dennis does

1:08:00 - Why you should print your photos

Marie Laure, founder of the Instagram page Geneva discovery, sits down and shares how she finds and maintains balance within a social media heavy career, being too nice and setting boundaries for herself, and how she conquers her doubts and builds confidence. I hope you get as much value out of this conversation as I did!

09:00 - The one skill you need to have as a freelancer.

12:00 - Needing breaks and making time for them.

16:35 - Story telling and how to sell a product.

19:30 - Selling your own services.

22:00 - Being too nice and setting some boundaries.

23:30 - Building confidence.

26:14 - How do you know who you are if you don't know?

28:15 - Conquering doubts.

30:00 - Being okay with failing.

What up podcast! Really appreciate every single one of you listening, so again thank you. In this episode, Serena and I dive into the origin story of 2M, the roles we play, and our strengths and weaknesses and practical steps we take to improve. There's a lot of value here for anyone looking to better themselves, as I find these points of improvement exist with all creatives. Whether you're a photographer, designer, brand strategist, film maker, musician, whatever creative medium you pursue there's lots of good stuff here. Hopefully we can share something that you can take to your own pursuit.

If you liked this episode, let us know and we'd love to do more. If you have any questions for us, please let us know! DM us on social, send us an email, drop a line!

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On the second part of the interview, they talk about renaming the podcast, and focusing on the yes's instead of the no's. And something that many creatives face all the time, the fear of rejection. Serena gives her reason on how she sees rejection which allows her to keep moving.

Be sure to support them on their socials!

 The 6Pod, on Spotify and iTunes! 

Serenachandesign - design & ampersands

Serenawychan - food photography

Serenachangallery - travel, portrait photography

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First of all big thanks to Rowin from The 6 Pod for letting us post these episodes too. Be sure to give his podcast some love too!

This episode is an episode that Rowin did with Serena which dives more in depth into her creative journey. She talks about why she uses plants in her photos, her experiences with burnout, and why people stay in the dreaming state instead of doing. Thanks for listening and definitely give them some support here!

 The 6Pod, on Spotify and iTunes! 

Serenachandesign - design & ampersands

Serenawychan - food photography

Serenachangallery - travel, portrait photography

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What up podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. Seriously, we appreciate every single one of you. 

This episode's guest features yours truly. Listen to me talk about how I used to find social media detrimental, my insatiable addiction to a certain French guy, and what I think is the reason I and many others stop themselves from trying things. Serena gives me a lot of sass on this episode, so if you're into listening to me get sassed, this is the episode for you.

IF you are interested, it would mean a lot to me if you check out my socials too! Really there's just instagram...

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What up podcast! Thank you thank you for listening to the podcast, your support means a lot to us. Today's episode features someone who's been incredibly influential and inspirational to me, and is actually the "funnel" person of 2M. Listen to Serena talk about dealing with my insanity, her insatiable addiction to a certain French guy, and redefining the meaning of practicality. We're opening up the floor and sharing who makes up 2M and this is the first episode!

Go support Serena on all her socials! If you like 2M's branding, DM her for yours ;)

Serenachandesign - design & ampersands

Serenawychan - food photography

Serenachangallery - travel, portrait photography

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What up podcast! Thanks again for listening to the 2M Creative Labs Podcast. This episode's a little bit different. We collab with Rowin from The 6Pod. Such an incredibly hard working and humble dude who's got his own podcast. Check out this episode where we bounce back and forth with questions for each other. 

This is part two of a two part series so check the first one out if you haven't yet. And definitely give his podcast, The 6Pod, on Spotify and iTunes!