A Creative Approach Podcast

Public health is a topic many of us aren't sufficiently informed on, and should be. We aren't aware of the work that's going on behind the scenes, or the benefits we're missing out on due to the lack of attentiveness to the world around us. Dr. Mary Guinan has written a book on the subject, traveled the world for vaccination work, and helped women recover rights that should be basic human rights. Tune into this episode of a Creative Approach podcast, with your host, Karen Poirier-Brode, in order to become more informed on women's vigor and public health.

Show Highlights:

• Writing a book about public health
• Informing people on public health
• Becoming a part of the worldwide small-pox organization
• Women physicians being banned from going to India
• Vaccinating children
• Women being traditional healers, but not being as widely accepted
• Traveling to different villages to vaccinate people from disease
• Traveling by elephant
• Studying herpes
• Being recruited back to CDC
• Treating and researching women's STD's
• Studying experimental factors of AIDS in San Francisco
• America's STD epidemic
• Taking a moral stance
• Having an actress portray a part after Mary
• Difficulties for gay men when STD info was released
• The need for keeping people updated
• Founding a school for public health
• Women being in charge of their own health
• Ways to prevent abortion
• Preventing unplanned pregnancy
• Influences that pushed Mary into her profession
• The difficulties of finding a career as a woman
• Equality advancing for women
• Creative advice
• Women getting the equality and access they deserve

Resources:

Adventures of a female Medical Detective by Mary Guinan

Many of us are oblivious to the underlying history and culture in everything. We fail to notice the details and technicalities within our everyday life. In a "Creative Approach Podcast", we will explore the anthropology of many different cultures and how it correlates with us today. Professor William Doonan is a professor at Sacramento City College, Archaeologist, Cruise line speaker, and published novelist. Over his travels and personal explorations, he has acquired immense knowledge on subjects involving civilization and cultural awareness, which he uses as inspiration for his own novels and others. Tune into this episode, with your host Karen Poirier-Brode, in order to be enlightened on the culture around you.

Show highlights:

• The inspiration drawn from daily life in order to create novels
• Meeting fascinating people on cruise ships
• Traveling to Costa Rica to work as an archeologist
• Where Professor Doonan grew up and got to where he is today
• Exploring different aspects of archaeology
• Studying Mayan archeology and writing a book on it
• Irish language revitalization and helping people learn the native language
• Genealogy
• The melting pot of cultures
• Getting involved in cruise ships
• Teaching forensic anthropology and understanding culture
• Learning to determine different aspects of people in the past and learning to respect all the individual people
• Finding culture and diversity from people around you
• The gravitational pull towards the topics Professor Doonans books are about
• How cruise ships regulate and manage security
• Anthropology being incorporated into literature
• The meaning of creativity and developing others ideas
• Broadening culture awareness and being confident
• Selective listening

Links:

http://www.williamdoonan.com

Grave Passage

Do you believe that travel makes your life richer and inspires your creativity? Well, I certainly do and today, I'm going to tell my travel story. I think that if you take every opportunity to explore as far and as often as your time and money allow, you will truly improve your life. Please visit the Facebook page of A Creative Approach Podcast and the Patreon page on the Podcast website, www.acreativeapproachpodcast.com to access the photos. Listen in now, to hear the first part of my story.

Show highlights:

• My trip started in San Francisco, with a talk by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the host of Star Talk Radio, at the elegant Davies Symphony Hall, where he spoke about his latest book, Astro Physics For People In A Hurry. Science really can be a lot of fun!
• We spent a night at the legendary Mark Hopkins Hotel, at the top of Nob Hill. The charming little touches of old time elegance are so unlike the stark finishes of contemporary hotels.
• Off to Chinatown to explore and have lunch the next day. It's always so bustling and colorful!
• After an overnight flight with United, we landed in London and took an Uber to The Houston Hilton, which is just across from the British Medical Association and the Greek Revival style St Pancras Church. The excursion began with London in mind, because of the celebration of the centenary of The Medical Women's Federation of England. As a member of the Medical Women International Association, I wanted to celebrate with my physician sisterhood.
• The first event of the conference that I attended, was a reception at an office building that incorporates the former Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital. The historic sites of the Royal College of Medicine and The Royal College of Surgeons also served as meeting venues. Go to karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com to see the photos of these buildings.
• The Hunterian Museum, at the Royal College of Surgeons, features collections of anatomical and pathological specimens of humans and animals, as well as models, instruments, and art of surgery, from the 1800's to the present.
• We attended an evening of lectures at the Royal College Of Medicine, where Princess Anne was a speaker and she discussed her work with Save The Children.
• The female guests at the conference were invited by Baronness Von ???, a physician and peer in government, to attend a banquet at The House Of Lords for a celebration of the Medical Women's Federation's Centennial. Princess Sophie, the Duchess of Gloucester attended the dinner, as she is Patroness of the Medical Women's Federation.
• The London Eye is opposite The House Of Lords.
• The Medical Women's Federation arranged a private boat tour, for the attendees to travel from London to Greenwich, on the Thames.
• It was a delight for us to stop at the historic Trafalgar Tavern.
• I was treated to The London Eye, for Mother's Day. It's a tourist attraction that I unequivocally recommend!
• We became acquainted with the National Health Service, due to a minor health emergency.
• Cal became curious about a bar, which was in a yarn shop, so the proprietress informed him, of course, there was a wide selection of beverages, as many ladies came to her boutique for knitting groups!

We dined at La Barca, an Italian Restaurant which became our favorite restaurant of our entire vacation.

Are you someone who really likes to tell stories? Are you analytical and would you like to leave a legacy and your history behind one day? If so, you're going to love today's show, with Debbie Hodge. Debbie is a really steadfast pal to Karen and she's also Karen's boss in her Scrapbook work. Karen contributes to Debbie's site, Get It Scrapped, although she actually reports there to her assistant and team mate, Amy Kingsford. The focus of Get It Scrapped is on teaching both Layout Design and Storytelling on the Scrapbook Page, which is done either visually, or with words. Listen in to find out more about Debbie and the really inspiring work that she does.

Karen is really excited to have Debbie on the show today, as they really go back quite a way. She's fun to tease, laughs often and really values her family. Her scrapbook pages really are a true reflection of her life as a wife, mother, daughter and extended family member. She is also a superlative teacher, with a real ability to analyze and summarize a topic and then present it in such a way that it really switches all your lights on! Debbie leads a number of people to successful online teaching, through her other online class site, Teach What You Do. Listen in now, as we share Debbie Hodge and her creative approach.

Show highlights:

• Debbie gives a rundown on the things that she's doing right now and what's happening with Getting It Scrapped.
• What you will find on Debbie's Get It Scrapped Face book Group, which was set up at the end of last year.
• Debbie's free Webinars, of crops, where you can Scrapbook at home and either share it or just watch people Scrapbooking online. A great way to get to know people!
• How do you find your tribe? Debbie ends up hanging around with the people who come to her crops.
• Debbie discusses the things that are taught on her online class site, Teach What You Do.
• What prompted Debbie to create Teach What You Do.com.
• Debbie's collaboration with Amy Kingsford, which has really been good for her in many ways.
• How Chat Box has really helped Debbie with what she does. She's always trying the newest marketing techniques at Get It Scrapped and then teaching them at Teach What You Do.
• Debbie chats about her Podcasts, which you can find at getitscrapped.com. She really loves storytelling and wanted to do something different.
• Debbie, who has an M.B.A. talks about her background in writing and tech.
• Debbie explains where she comes from, with her really creative Mom, and how she came to be where she finds herself today, with Scrapbooking and Online Teaching.
• Debbie's current passion- teaching people how to teach artistic and creative processes.
• Debbie shares her thoughts about creativity.
• Debbie really encourages you to create something and find a community to share what you've made.

Links:

Debbie's websites: www.debbiehodge.com

Karen's website: www.acreativeapproachpodcast.com

What is your creativity quotient in YOUR chosen career? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that only certain careers allow for creativity, but, in reality, there is room for a creative approach almost everywhere! My guest today shares how she finds creativity in her work as a physician, and how women through generations have been creative in their endeavors to make a difference in the field of medicine.

Dr. Eliza Chin is a past president and current Executive Director of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). I've known her for several years and have been privileged to work on projects with her. She is an active physician, author, and leader with many skills and ideas. Her interests include mentoring young women in medicine, geriatric medicine, women's health, medical humanities, women's leadership, and the history of women in medicine. Join me to learn more about Eliza's creative approach!

What you'll hear in this episode:

• How Eliza began her work with AMWA as she wrote her first book
• The challenges of balancing motherhood and being a physician
• Her dream: to collect and publish stories of women in medicine
• How the different divisions of AMWA help young women in the medical field
• Eliza's current practice and her work in different medical fields in her career
• Initiatives and the mission of AMWA, covering the spectrum of women's health and sex/gender issues
• The recent focus of AMWA on arts and humanities
• Coming soon to AMWA: a literary focus on written works by women in medicine and the launch of a Music in Medicine division
• The creative influences on Eliza's life
• One of Eliza's current projects: an exhibition of women physicians in WWI
• How AMWA grants support medical clinics around the world
• Why AMWA is still going strong after 102 years!
• Why Eliza and her twin sister both became physicians
• The important connection between medicine and creativity: it's all about relationships!

Resources:

www.amwa-doc.org

This Side of Doctoring: Reflections from Women in Medicine by Eliza Chin

Has anyone ever tried to limit your creativity? Have you been criticized for "jumping from one thing to another"? My guest today is proof that varied interests and endeavors can enrich and enhance your innate creativity. Don't be afraid to let your creative efforts flow in different directions!

Margot Potter is three notches too loud, five notches too sparkly, and is aging disgracefully. She's either a Renaissance woman or a "Jill of All Trades," depending on which day you ask her. She's a woman of diverse interests and talents who is a jewelry-maker and designer, author, actor, singer and has entertained in bands, in theater, and on television. Her colorful personality goes far beyond her bright pink hair! It's always a delight to speak with Margot and hear her lively, intelligent, and occasionally provocative opinions. Join me to hear more about Margot and her creative life!

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Margot's background in theater, her acting and musical career, and her time at QVC
• Margot's books about jewelry-making and design, branding, and her upcoming book about life after 50
• Margot's life outside of crafting and her weekly live Facebook event, The Lady Party
• The influences in Margot's life: "finding joy in creativity"
• How everything around us is connected to art and music
• How nurturing teachers helped develop Margot's creativity
• How reading everything as a kid led to endless interest and endless inspiration
• Find your spark and go with it!
• How a new direction for Margot unlocked what was already there
• Margot's guiding force and mission: to arm people with the best products and techniques for discovering their own creativity

Resources:

www.margotpotter.com

www.cocktailscupcakescrafts.com

www.theimpatientcrafter.com

www.icanmakestampedmetaljewelry.com

Find Margot on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter: Margot Potter

Find Margot on Snapchat: the margot potter

Find Margot Potter's books on Amazon

Art, in whatever form it may take, is all about telling a story. What story do you have to share? What are the passions and interests that make you who you are? How can you share your own personal point of view with the rest of the world? Christy Stickler might know a thing or two about that.

Christy is a homeschooling mom who used to Co-Host the Digi-Scrap Geek Podcast. These days, she lends her considerable talent to so many fabulous online scrapbooking and art journaling resources. From designing page layouts at Get It Scrapped to showing off her own skills at her blog, Christy hopes to inspire and teach others to use the elements of design to tell beautiful stories. This week, Christy shares her personal story, full of so many unexpected and wonderful hidden gems of personality and inspiration.

Also in this episode:

• Fond memories about the Digi-Scrap Geek podcast
• Christy shares her current projects and passions beyond scrapbooking.
• Digging into the ins and outs of Getting It Scrapped!
• Simple Scrapper- learning how to tell a story on the page.
• Learning how to balance life and art.
• Fight creative burnout.
• Becoming an ex-pat, and how that lifestyle changes your perspective.
• Christy shares how her history impacts her creative process.
• Learning how to use your many "sides" to influence art.
• Be sure to stay tuned for an episode all about drawing inspiration from your travels!

Links

Enjoy Christy's work at one of these fine places:

Oscraps

http://ozone.oscraps.com/author/christy/

Sustainable Souls

http://thesustainablesoulsproject.blogspot.com/

Get it Scrapped Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/getitscrapped.debbiehodge/

Simple Scrapper

http://www.simplescrapper.com/

Christy's Blog

https://myscrapbookevolution.com/

Do you have clothes in your closet that you don't wear'? Do all of your clothes fit your Personality? This is what Chantera Gunn is here for! In the episode of A Creative Approach Podcast, Chantera is going to talk to us about herself and what she does for a living. How do you know if what you are wearing "goes" or what do you do when you can't stop buying clothes but don't wear most of the ones that you already own'? These are the questions that Chantera has the answer to!

What you'll hear in this episode:

• What Chantera does with your clothes
• Does everybody "deserve" a stylist?
• What a stylish like Chantera can do for you
• How Chantera got her start as a stylist
• What Chantera did to get her start as a personal stylist
• How Chantera juggles being a stylist and a mother
• Fashion tips from Chanter
• The difference between men and women when it comes to fashion
• How to be "authentically" yourself in your fashion choices

RESOUFCESI

Chantera Gunn

Do you get a lot of joy from your experience of crafting? If so, you're really going to love today's episode, with Ursula Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Bug. Ursula firmly believes in the joyfulness to be found in crafting, from the delight of making something to the pleasure derived from receiving a beautifully crafted, handmade gift. Listen in to find out more about Ursula and her joyfully creative approach to life.

Creative Bug, which will be turning five on the 15th of May, is the award winning DIY Art and Craft Instruction site, with over a thousand videos, for all skill levels. Before Creative Bug, Ursula had a successful career as an Art Editor. She was also an award-winning Magazine Publisher, for what is known by some to be the UK's favorite Knitting Magazine. Ursula was the Vice President of all the US operations through one of the United Kingdom's largest publishing houses. Listen in today and find how Ursula helps artists to spread more joy every time she grows the audience of Creative Bug.

Today, Ursula talks to Karen about:

• Creative Bug and what it has for creative people.
• The really inexpensive cost for getting instruction from the best experts in the country, at Creative Bug.
• The challenge of producing 2-4 shows per week.
• The creative atmosphere and the awesome team at Creative Bug.
• The hot off the press, great news about Creative Bug!
• That Joanne Fabric and Craft Stores have allowed Creative Bug to retain its full creative autonomy and awesomeness!
• Ursula's creative life, growing up.
• How Ursula ended up as the CEO of Creative Bug.
• How she found herself able to 'read' spreadsheets and see a picture with them.
• The huge craft portfolio that she built up, going from one to many pillars in crafting.
• What she was doing in her job, when she moved here, to the US.
• The risk she took, leaving her job and starting out on her own.
• The 'aha' moments and breakthroughs she's had in her crafting capabilities.
• Their Friday 'Crafternoons' at Creative Bug and the new things Ursula's learned to make.
• Passions and deep passions.
• What brought her to study design.
• What brought her to the realization that you're only limited by your own belief of what you can do, or not.
• Her philosophy around creativity- that you just need to give yourself the time to return to your creative self.
• They even have some sweet treats and baking classes at Creative Bug.
• That you can even learn to sew with Creative Bug.
• How you can find and sign up for Creative Bug and what you can get on the website.
• You can have a two week trial for free.
• That Creative Bug is now on Facebook Live.
• What creativity really means to Ursula.
• The Daily Challenges on the Creative Bug website.
• Ursula's advice for people wanting to get into the more professionally creative side of crafting, or teaching.

Link:

Creative Bug Website: www.creativebug.com

Today's Big Ass Guest is Mark Montano- he's at the top of Karen's list when it comes to having a creative approach! She's been a great fan of his, since seeing him on Trading Spaces and she has many of his books and watches lots of his Facebook Live videos. Listen in and find out more about Mark, what he does and how he really inspires people.

Mark is a Designer, a Television Host and the Best Selling Author of the really popular Big Ass Craft Book Series, which are the best-selling craft books in the United States. He also works as a Creative Consultant for DecoArt and as a Creative Director for Eclectic Products. Listen in today and find out about Mark's wonderfully creative approach to life.

Today, Mark talks to Karen about:

• What he does with Facebook Live and some other projects.
• How he decided, at the age of thirteen, that he would move to New York and become a fashion designer.
• How he eventually did become a fashion designer and worked for Oscar de la Renta, before starting his own collection.
• How he was asked to write a monthly article for Cosmo Girl Magazine.
• How his articles for Cosmo Girl turned into his book series.
• How his career moved from Fashion into Interiors, after landing a TV show called While You Were Out.
• How he ended up moving to Los Angeles.
• How he moved into doing Youtube movies and Facebook Live.
• Live events- he finds them fun, but exhausting.
• The Association For Creative Industries - The new name for the CHA.
• How he was constantly making things while growing up.
• Traveling and performing with the Kashari Indian Dancers, as a child.
• His education- starting with a degree in marketing and business, then The Fashion Institute where he studied the history of fashion.
• That he views fashion as art.
• That being smart with your money is the only way you can be successful in a creative industry.
• The biggest question- What creativity really means to him.
• How he came up with his big ass name for his books, now in their 29th
• The new book that he wrote recently, about how to stay on track in your life and avoid distractions, while working from home.
• The normal tasks you do that make you a creative person.

Links:

Mark's website and blog: www.markmontano.com

Mark on Youtube: Mark Montano

Mark on Facebook: Mark Montano

or

Google 'make your mark' and he'll pop up!

Resource:

Books: The Big Ass Book Of Crafts by Mark Montano

And all his other books are available from Amazon