Back to the Drawing Board

This episode's guest is architect and author Donald M. Rattner. Inspired by his book My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, we chat about his motivation for writing the book, why it was important for him that the techniques in the book were backed by science and he even gives a sneak peak into the book by sharing one technique with you!

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It's time for me to share the love and share with all of you my current favorite creative podcasts. I list four of them and why I love each of them in this episode. They are the perfect podcasts for those looking to live inspired, curious and creative lives!

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This is probably one of the most important episodes I have ever released and it's with author Alice Rivard. We talk about gatekeeping, the people 'keeping the gates shut' and power dynamics in the art world. If you ever felt like there were random rules or codes in the art world that you didn't understand or didn't fit into, then you'll love this episode!

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Let's talk about mentors!

In this episode I sat down with Esma Kirim, creativity coach and business mentor to discuss all things mentorship, the challenges that creatives struggle with (including MONEY!) and the step-by-step approach she takes to help her clients.

Esma's website: www.esmakirim.com 

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On this episode I'm joined by photographer and video artist Jay Sullivan to chat about the intersection between memory, psychology and the creative process. We chat about how the creative process helps him shift his narrative around his past, if the final artwork matters, and whether the public can relate to artwork build around such personal experiences and memories.

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Time to learn about the practice of Henna! Join me in this episode, where I sit down with Canadian artist Anoosh Ahmed to discuss the history and origins of henna, the way its used today and how she uses it in her drawings.

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Let's talk more about the Tibetan Buddhist perspective on art and it's role in society!

For this episode, I am talking to Carmen Mensink, a painter and teacher with over 13 years of training. We touch on aspects such as what drew her to tangka painting, the history and tradition of this practice, and her opinion on the contrast between 'Western' and 'Eastern' approaches to art.

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On this episode I am chatting with Jip Heijmerink, who's back on the podcast, this time to tell me more about Thuismuseum, an initiative that brings the museum to your home. We chat about the future of art institutions, the insights those without an art background can bring to the field, and the differences between online and offline art viewing.

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Since recording the last solo episode on my Master's thesis, I realized that I never shared with you my work and research for my Bachelor's thesis. It's on the topic of photography, art as therapy, the memory of the body, and how art can help the creator go beyond the analytical mind. I hope you enjoy!

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In this week's episode I am talking with Paula de Wijs, the co-founder of the Maitreya Institute in the Netherlands. We are talking about the practice of sand mandalas, why and how their made, the role of art in the practice of Buddhism and why the monks and nuns would spend days creating an artwork just for it to be destroyed in the end.

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