this week, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with leo maisonneuve, a remarkable young filmmaker who, at the age of 20, has already produced and directed nine films. leo delved into his impressive body of work and discussed the level of consistency he maintains in his craft. we also explored how creative projects have influenced his mental health, delving into the connection between artistic expression and emotional well-being. leo generously shared the best advice he received as a child. join me for an inspiring episode filled with creativity, wisdom, and a glimpse into the bright future of this rising filmmaker.

start a conversation with leo: @leo_maisonneuve

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this week i had a chance to have a beautiful conversation with maxwell neubacher. he is the in-house photographer of the world-famous brand dime. maxwell has a beautiful journey where he took photos for years before seeing any kind of financial result. we touched on how he got started, film photography vs digital photography, the importance of stylists and lighting, and much more.

start a conversation with max: @maxwellllincoln I maxneubacher

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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OOO ALSO, we did part 2 just so you can watch the conversation on youtube <3

this week, i had a chance to have a heartwarming conversation with everyone's favorite content creator, nolan daniel white. nolan is a creative from a very young age and today he is a content creator with over 100k followers on instagram and 200k on tiktok. he is also a writer and a creative consultant. he has built a family-like community around his love for fashion, watches, and interior design. our conversation led to topics such as how to build a personal brand, community, transparency as a content creator, insecurities, and much more.

much love <3

start a conversation with nolan: @nolandanielwhite

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teo is a young dj and videographer based in montreal. he has the incredible talent of playing sets at all the hottest spots you need to be, including renowned clubs like apartment 200. in fact, he's even secured his own set at one of the biggest festivals in montreal, mural. teo's passion for creativity runs deep. he began his artistic journey at an early age, exploring dance, acting, modeling, and even teaching himself the art of djing, becoming one of the most prominent djs in montreal at just 21 years old. during our conversation, we delved into how he transformed his hobby into a reliable source of income, built a loving community around him, and discussed everything in between. much love <3

start a conversation with teo: @teooo2k

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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i am thrilled to introduce you to my creative homie, clay. clay started his creative journey when he was four years old. today his work is shown on pages like highsnobiety. clay is currently a designer at minted new york. we talked about how he uses platforms like tiktok as a digital portfolio, how he fell in love with shoes and begged his friends to paint their shoes in middle school, healthy creative mind concept, and much more. much love <3

start a conversation with clay: @claybarckholtz I @clerbs on tiktok

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hello, beautiful people! welcome to this conversation. i am thrilled to introduce you to my creative genius, jaden tillou. jaden tillou started making clothes when he was 14, later he made a bold decision to quit his job and dedicate 12 hours so he can become a better designer. although he only officially started his brand a year ago, in february he did a collection for new york fashion week. we talked about how to start a fashion label, how to market it, his inspiration behind his work, what has been motivating him and how to make a collection for new york fashion week as a 20-year-old. he enriched my mind with lots and lots of valuable lessons and i know he will enrich yours too. much love <3

start a conversation with jaden: @jadentillou I I check out: jadentillou.com

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hello, beautiful people! welcome to this conversation. i am thrilled to introduce you to my genius friend, muse. he is the perfectionist behind one of my favorite fashion labels 'solace theory'. join us for a captivating conversation with the creative mind behind solace theory. we explore a range of topics related to his approach to design, including overcoming fear, maintaining authenticity, and fueling creativity through competition. muse also shares insights into his eye for quality and prioritizing mental health. he enriched my mind with lots and lots of valuable lessons and i know he will enrich yours too. much love <3

start a conversation with muse: @solacetheory I [email protected] I check out solace: solacetheory.com

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hello, beautiful people! welcome to this conversation. i am thrilled to introduce you to my incredibly creative friend, max. max is the visionary behind the captivating concept of good Wine, good music, and good friends.' join us as he shares invaluable insights on organizing sold-out events, exploring the world of wines, and bringing ideas to life. in our conversation, we delve into diverse topics such as art, design, movies, and strategies to enhance creativity. he enriched my mind with lots and lots of valuable lessons and i know he will enrich yours too. much love <3

start a conversation with drew: @maxxjohnston I @goodwinemusicfriends

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hello beautiful people! welcome to this episode. i am extremely excited to introduce you to a creative genius and one of my favorite content creators in the fashion space - drew joiner. drew has accumulated over 10 million views on youtube, 7.4 million likes on tiktok, and 134,000 followers on instagram. drew started his journey during pandemic by launching his famous podcast beyond the garment. we discuss his success in content creation, basketball, goal-setting, inspiration and creativity. he enriched my mind with lots and lots of valuable lessons and i know he will enrich yours too. much love <3

start a conversation with drew: @drewjoiner on tiktok, instagram, youtube I @beyondonthegarment on apple and spotify

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hello beautiful people! welcome to this episode. i am excited for you to learn from this creative. i had the privilege to speak with landon from the what's the hype youtube channel! landon has generated over 4.2 million views by covering current fashion analysis and popular themes in fashion. we conversed about fashion, what makes a good youtube video, e-commerce, and much more. he enriched my mind with valuable lessons and i know he will enrich yours too. much love <3

start a conversation with my creative friend: @landon.heidrich I @whatsthehype (youtube)

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