Freelance Minds

This month on Freelance Minds, Lisl has a conversation with internationally celebrated artist, educator, and writer Melis Agabigum on teaching in higher ed while working as a professional artist, and why the arts are vital for everyone.

Melis is a visiting assistant professor at Earlham College and has had her jewelry shown around the world at galleries and exhibitions, most recently winning The Emerging Designer Award at Romanian Jewelry Week 2021.

More about Melis:
Website: https://www.melisbanu.com/home

Art Jewelry Forum:
https://artjewelryforum.org/

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/ms_melisbanu

Earlham College Metals Instagram
www.instagram.com/earlham_metals

Melis's work at Pistachios Art Jewelry and Objects Chicago
https://www.pistachiosonline.com/search?q=melis+agabigum

The Flint Cultural Center in Flint, MI ft. The Flint Institute of Music (FIM)
http://flintcultural.org/


More on your host, Lisl Knizner:
www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl
www.lislknizner.com


Join Freelance Minds next month for the finale of Season 1!

October is here and so is this conversation with content creators and podcasters Jody Henderson & Alex Vincent. Look at their process for creating content, upgrading recording equipment, and deciding how to market themselves in this intimate chat.

Find more from my guests here:
Jody - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/clevergirlfx
Alex- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/misterredplays
What Makes It Scary Podcast Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/makesitscary
Peeves and Qs Podcast Twitter http://www.twitter.com/peevesandqs

Find more from me at www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl on Instagram or at www.lislknizner.com

Sneak Peek: Coming up next episode: A conversation with Artist and Educator Melis Agabigum.

Freelance Minds is back and delving into the world of online gaming with Calvin Williams and Alex Vincent. We talk about gaming as a hobby vs monetization, what work/life balance looks like, what it takes to cultivate an online community, and what they love about streaming.

Find more from Calvin: GotBooze
Twitch @gotbooze
Instagram @gotbooze
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Gotbooze
Twitter @Gotbooze7

Find more from Alex: MisterredProductions
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/MisterRedProductions
Twitter @MisterRedPlays
Website: http://www.misterredproductions.com/

Find more from Lisl and Freelance Minds podcast on Instagram at @thecreativelisl

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Next month: The hosts of the "What Makes It Scary?" podcast talk all things spooky for October.

It isn't just "doing hair". Listen as friend of the show and Michigan based hairstylist Austin Foster stops by Freelance Minds. We discuss the beauty industry, common misconceptions of hairstylists, and why being able to talk to people is so important.

Austin is currently a stylist in Genesee County/Mid Michigan. You can find him/follow his hair journey on social media on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/maneperformancebybp/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maneperformancebp/

Follow Lisl on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/
For more Freelance Minds, and to listen to older episodes visit https://linktr.ee/thecreativelisl

June is here and Freelance Minds is talking all things Disney magic with Kayla Driskell, owner of online shop Fairytale Bows. Drop in as we discuss Kayla's background as a park performer, knack for starting small businesses, and her advice to individuals setting off on their own.

More information on Kayla and Fairytale Bows:
Website https://shopfairytalebows.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fairytale_bows
SmartBio to Shop and More https://smart.bio/fairytalebows/

Find Freelance Minds and Lisl on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl

Find a new episode of the podcast every 4th of the month!

Evan Lian is a Michigan based cartoonist and illustrator who has been a New Yorker contributor since 2018. Listen as Evan shares his story of starting off in cartooning, working remotely, collaborating with brands he believes in, and more.

You can find more about Evan, including his portfolio of work, here:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/evahnsan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evahnsan/
Website: https://www.evanlian.com/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/2dudeswatchcartoons

Thank you for listening! Find your host Lisl and Freelance Minds on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl

A conversation with Michelle Cygan, owner of Los Angeles based Sleeping Bear Candle Company. After growing up and graduating in Michigan, Michelle took on the LA television world in casting and production. She walks us through her career so far and fills us in on how she turned her candle side hobby into a full fledged businesses.

Find Michelle and Sleeping Bear Candle Company online:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sleepingbearcandleco/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sleepingbearcandleco
Website https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/

Candles for a Cause: PRIDE https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/products/pride?_pos=1&_sid=dd4af2c91&_ss=r
BLM https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/products/copy-of-clean?_pos=1&_sid=7077bfc4c&_ss=r

Find your host, Lisl, online here:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecreativelisl

Join the conversation with Jenifer Veloso, a Brasilian-American photojournalist based in Flint, MI. Jen walks us through her career trajectory from being a trauma nurse to becoming a photographer, speaks on the importance of mentors, and highlights how being a child of immigrants impacts her work.

Jenifer's Information:
Website: https://jeniferveloso.com/ and https://www.flintside.com/authors/jenifer-veloso.aspx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenzafrenza/
Email: [email protected]

Find Lisl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl

A conversation with Tiffany Thorpe, a freelance songwriter and classical soprano who calls Flint, MI home. We touch on breaking into the local music scene, when to blaze your own path in business, not being everyone's cup of tea, and her new EP.

Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aureliasvoice/
Tiffany's music: https://soundcloud.com/tiffanyjthorpe &
https://tiffanythorpe.bandcamp.com/
Tiffany's website: https://tiffanythorpemusic.com/

Find Lisl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/