Creative Influence

In this episode, I talk with Dayna Szyndrowski about many topics, including life on Galiano Island, the Leña Artist Research and Residency Centre, travel, dance practice, and culture. Dayna speaks eloquently about living with intention, privilege and authenticity. What I take away from this conversation is that how we practice creativity and how we create community matters.

@lenaresidency

lenaresidency.com

daynaszyndrowski.com

Travis Knights 

In this episode, I am joined by tap dancer extraordinaire Travis Knights.  This was recorded in June 2025. We talk about teaching and learning, emotions, legacy, minstrelsy, national identity, age, performance and finding your own shuffle. He hosts his own podcast, TapLoveTour. Please check it out after this. 

Thank you, Travis, so much, for you and for all the work you do. 

So much more to explore about his numerous projects here: 

https://www.travisknights.com/

https://www.taplovetour.com/podcast

Email: [email protected]

In this podcast episode, I talk with jewellery designer and business owner of Luxe Jewellery Design, Joanne Hart. 

Our conversation covers childhood whimsy, sculpture, tariffs, dogs noses, the price of silver and gold, and how connection creates purpose. I am sure you will agree Joanne is humorous, grounded and full of wisdom. 

E: [email protected]

www.luxe-design.com

https://www.facebook.com/LuxeDesignJewellery

https://www.instagram.com/luxedesignjewellery/

https://www.pinterest.ca/LuxeDesignJewelry

https://www.tiktok.com/@luxedesignjewellery

In this episode, my former colleague Stephen Fisher, describes himself as a Creative Technologist. He has created an avatar of himself and shares how it supports his work and personal well-being. I love where this part of the conversation goes. 

Stephen explains more about the Digital Aquarium space and new ventures. We also discuss resourcefulness, neurodiversity, and accessibility. 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/intarmedia

https://www.digital-aquarium.com/

Heather Laura Gray and I dive deep into the world of choreography. We met in 2008 and have worked together several times. Here, we mainly talk about how Heather's career has evolved over the years and especially how it has taken off in the film and TV industry. Heather is an Emmy Award winner and Leo Award winner and has received numerous nominations. They keep coming!

We talk about dance creation in general, about awards and award categories, about production, collaboration and sustaining a creative life. 

@hlghlg

https://heatherlauragray.com