Author and podcaster Clint Hall engages a variety of creatives and entrepreneurs to discover how and why they do what they do. New episodes released the first and third Monday of every month.
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Join us for conversations with artists and creatives across Canada. Inspiring, engaging and educational, the Conversations With Creatives Podcasts aims to connect members of our creative community throughout their artistic journey.
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Overshare: Honest Conversations with Creatives
Working Not Working: Connecting Companies with the Universe's Best Creatives
Welcome to Overshare, hosted by Working Not Working co-founder Justin Gignac. In a world of carefully curated portfolio sites and Instagram feeds, Justin sits down with his favorite creatives to get past the highlights and discuss the tough stuff we don't talk about in public often enough.
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Interior designer and tastemaker, Paloma Contreras takes you further into the beloved "The Style Files" column from her blog, La Dolce Vita, for thoughtful, engaging conversations with creative entrepreneurs. Delve into the journeys of design luminaries and design industry trailblazers through these fascinating talks.
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Conversations with artists, animators, filmmakers, writers and other creatives about their careers, their craft and their creative convictions. This podcast is born out of the conviction that those in one field of arts can learn much from those in a different creative discipline. Our goal is not aspirational, it's grounded in creatives who work in their craft professionally. There are no starving artists here.
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Cracking The Sky-Conversations With Creatives with host singer/songwriter/recording artist Cidny Bullens, is a podcast featuring creatives from around the world talking about their experience with their own creative process and what it takes for them to make something out of nothing.
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A podcast dedicated to creative minds: what makes them tick, what inspires them, and how they balance it all in this wild and wacky world. Hosted by Katy McKinley from WildandWanderful.com
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Branded by dictionary definition in the commerce world means carrying the brand or trademark of a manufacture. In today’s world, the definition of a brand has opened up much more. Brand’s can be the label names we wear, the companies we support, down to our own individual selves. Join BRNDD hosts, Donte’ Cotton and Ronald James as they interview not just people behind the brands but also some of the influencers on these brands. Musicians, artists, athletes and store owners have created their ...
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Making Elephants Fly features conversations with High-Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives hosted by Terry Weaver. Terry is a speaker, author, and ideapreneur who has invested his life in others to giving them the tools to live life alive; whether through helping others see their dreams become reality, traveling around the world challenging young leaders to change the world, leading teams of people to do more together than they could alone, or hanging out with Mickey Mouse. Over the last 20 ...
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Literary Agents, Conferences, and Seeking God's Guidance with Author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
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Author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz joins the podcast to discuss her journey of working with literary agents, dealing with setbacks, seeking God's guidance, collaborative writing, providential relationships, and much more. Follow Candice: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz on Instagram Candice Pedraza Yamnitz website Candice Pedraza Yamnitz on Amazon Follow Clint …
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Tricia and Nathan Goyer on Conventions, Homeschooling, Video Games, and Co-Writing
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Authors Tricia and Nathan Goyer join the podcast to discuss their experiences with conventions, homeschooling, co-writing as mother and son, their writing process, the importance of trust and collaboration, their love for speculative fiction, and their new book, Breath of Bones. Buy Breath of Bones now (Affiliate link) Follow Tricia Goyer: TriciaGo…
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Music Editor Yuri Gorbachow on the Joy of Mentorship, Collaborating with Composers, and Creating Music for TV
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Yuri Gorbachow (music editor for Vikings: Valhalla, Halo, The Handmaid's Tale) joins the podcast to talk about his passion for mentorship, editing mixtapes, piecing together music for film and television, representing the composer's best interests while also serving the needs of the production, the importance of teamwork, the satisfaction of creati…
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Author Lyndsey Lewellen joins the podcast to discuss her love for comic books and the X-Men, her experience with rejection and perseverance, the importance of refining her pitching skills, Christian punk rock, the vulnerability of writing fiction, and her debut novel, The Chaos Grid, a Mad Max-like story set in futuristic Texas. Buy The Chaos Grid …
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Robert Kaelin, a multifaceted influencer, leader, and author of "Generous Influencers”. Robert Kaelin is an author, speaker, trainer and coach after graduating with a degree in leadership from Faith International University. He is a visionary leader, launching Counter Culture Leadership …
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Brett Harris on Childhood Adventures, Ambition, and Finding Joy in Hard Times
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Brett Harris (bestselling author of Do Hard Things and co-founder of The Young Writer’s Workshop and The Author Conservatory) joins the podcast to talk about childhood adventures in the wilderness, ambition viewed through the lens of eternity, unexpected book deals, success at a young age, the importance of faithfulness in each season of life, find…
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101: Creating Super Fans | A Conversation with Brittany Hodak
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Graphic Designer Collin Smith on Hearing God's Voice, All-Nighters at Denny's, Gaming, and More
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Graphic designer Collin Smith joins the podcast to discuss the time when he realized he was on the wrong creative path, discovering his true calling, transitioning from ministry to full-time graphic design, a very important night in Denny's, working with Enclave Publishing, gaming as a dad, and much more. Follow Collin Smith: collinsmithcreative.co…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry Weaver sits down with himself to reflect on the journey of the podcast. Join Terry as he talks about the trials and tribulations of starting and running a podcast, the incredible growth along the way, and the invaluable lessons learned from 100 episodes. In this milestone reflection, Terry unpacks what…
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099: Wresting With Big Dreams | A Conversation with Dylan Postl
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with former WWE wrestler and actor Dylan Postl. Dylan, known by his ring name Hornswoggle, and now Swoggle, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He gained fame in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2006 to 2016 as the sidekick of Finlay. His comedic antics and underdog person…
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Trissina Kear on Helping Others Shine, Stepping Into Your Own Value, and Why She Wants to Make You Cry
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Enclave marketing director and professional musician Trissina Kear talks about her passion for music, breaking into the Los Angeles music scene, playing in rock bands, her discovery of Bookstagram, and how she eventually joined Enclave Publishing. Listen to Trissina's album Heart of Worship now! Follow Trissina Kear: Trissina Kear on Instagram Foll…
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Author Candace Kade on Growing Up in China, Leaving a Corporate Job for Writing, and the Importance of Persistence
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Author Candace Kade joins the podcast to talk about growing up in China, the decision to leave her corporate job to write full-time, the importance of community, the process of pitching, her new book, Hybrid, and more! Buy Hybrid now! Follow Candace Kade: CandaceKade.com Candace Kade on Instagram Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hal…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Liz Wilcox. Liz is an online entrepreneur & copywriter who specializes in email marketing. You can currently find Liz on Season #46 of Survivor. She helps freelancers and professionals alike package up their magic and turn it into emails that convert. In a previous life, Liz was an educa…
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Artist Daniel Govar joins the podcast to discuss growing up in a military family, the importance of adapting to new environments, balancing two full-time jobs, his foray into animation, working with the SYFY Channel, why it's important to get out of the house when being creative, the power of saying no, and much more. Follow Daniel Govar: DanielGov…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Mike Brennan. Mike , author of Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again, isn’t your typical Creative Consultant and Communicator; he’s a passionate advocate for reigniting the lost art of fun and creativity. Mike’s expertise goes beyond the pages of his …
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Author Sophia L. Hansen joins the podcast to talk about the power of obtainable writing goals, encouraging writing advice, helping to tell her mother’s story, the oppressive power of fear, and her debut YA sci-fi novel, Water's Break. Buy Water's Break now! Follow Sophia L. Hansen SophiaLHansen.com Sophia L. Hansen on Instagram Sophia L. Hansen on …
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Nicholas Eames Talks About Kings of the Wyld, Video Games, The Differences Between Writing Novels and Comics, and More!
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Nicholas Eames (Gemmell Award-winning author of Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose) joins the podcast to talk about video games, geocaching, his close relationship with his brother, capturing the dynamics of a rock band in an epic fantasy story, writing comics, and more! Buy Nicholas's books now! Follow Nicholas Eames NicholasEames.com Nicholas Eame…
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In this special mini-episode recorded live at Realm Makers 2023, Andrew Swearingen returns to talk about how he got his contract with Sunrise Publishing to be a draft author for a new story set in the epic fantasy world of Jill Williamson’s award-winning “Blood of Kings” trilogy. Follow Andrew Swearingen Andrew Swearingen on Instagram Andrew Sweari…
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Cathy McCrumb Discusses Writing Characters on the Autism Spectrum, Navigating Feedback, and More
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Author Cathy McCrumb joins the podcast to talk about why Clint is a bad critique partner, her writing process, how she got her book deal, discovering that her character was on the autism spectrum, and her upcoming book, Guardian. Pre-order Guardian now! Find Cathy at: Cathy McCrumb's website Cathy McCrumb on Instagram Cathy McCrumb on Facebook Foll…
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The Pre-Publisheds! (2023 Year-End Episode)
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In this special year-end bonus episode, pre-published fiction authors Taylor Pence and Philip Wilder share tips on contests for unpublished authors, what to do while you’re waiting to hear back from agents and publishers, co-writing, when to self-publish, and much more. Find Taylor Pence Author website Editorial services Instagram Facebook Newslett…
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Author Bradley Caffee joins the podcast to discuss everything that can go wrong at a wedding, pastoral burnout, mental and physical health, how he got into writing, and his books The Chase Runner Series and Sides. Buy Bradley's books! Find Bradley at: Bradley Caffee website Bradley Caffee on Instagram Bradley Caffee on Facebook Follow Clint Hall: C…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down again with Logan Sekulow. Logan is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, radio show host, and podcaster. Logan holds degrees from Full Sail University in Film and Entertainment Business as well as a Certificate in Leadership Excellence in Executive Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Owen…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, A teacher. Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 21 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple …
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Audiobook Narrator Adam Verner on Breaking Into the Industry, AI Dictation, Cephalopods, and More!
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Audiobook narrator Adam Verner joins the podcast to talk about how he got into the industry, his thoughts on how AI will impact audiobook narration, his creative process, his decisions for shaping each vocal performance, and much more. Sign up for Adam's newsletter here! Find Adam Verner: Website Instagram Threads Twitter Follow Clint Hall: Clint H…
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Steve Laube on Swords, Singing, Dunking, and the Call to Excellence
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Steve Laube is on the podcast! In this episode, Steve discusses collecting swords, growing up in Alaska, touring the world as a singer, 180 dunks, the importance of sharpening your craft, his role as a gatekeeper, and much more. Find Steve Laube: The Steve Laube Agency The Christian Writers Institute Enclave Publishing Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall…
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This special bonus episode features the first audiobook chapter of Steal Fire From The Gods, my debut sci-fi novel from Enclave Publishing / Oasis Family Media! The audiobook is narrated by Adam Verner, who is scheduled to appear on the podcast in December. Get the full audiobook now: Amazon Audible Spotify Steal Fire From The Gods is also availabl…
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In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we’re taking time to recognize artist Gordon A. Smith Renowned Canadian artist Gordon A. Smith, co-founder of Artists for Kids, epitomised the idea that art is a gift. Painting until the age of 100, his lifelong dedication to creativity was a journey he generously shared throughout his career, leaving an i…
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The Journey to Steal Fire From The Gods! Special Guest Host: Tyra Burton
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I'm the guest! Because my debut novel releases on November 7th, this episode is about my publishing journey, agent experiences, the importance of relationships, and my debut sci-fi novel, Steal Fire From The Gods. Special guest host: Tyra Burton! Steal Fire From The Gods releases on November 7th from Enclave Publishing/Oasis Family Media. Buy it no…
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Bonus Episode! Filmmakers Brett Brooks and Jason M. Sheedy Talk About Partnerships, Short Film Festivals, Making Horror Movies, and More!
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Happy Halloween! In this special bonus episode, filmmakers Brett Brooks and Jason M. Sheedy talk about how they started making movies together, why they love short film festivals, the process of creating their feature horror film (Patient) and their new "midnight madness" comedy horror short, The Mages of Rage and the Desecration of the House of Mi…
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Composer Sherri Chung On Making Music for Film and TV
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Composer Sherri Chung talks about making music that feels personal while also fitting the story, collaborating with showrunners and filmmakers, her path to a career in music, separating work from self-worth, how she's paying it forward, and the music she created for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (Max), Based On A True Story (Peacock), Happiness F…
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Author Gillian Bronte Adams joins the podcast to talk about rewriting the ending of The Hobbit as a kid, her connection with horses, why she originally shelved her idea for The Fireborn Epic, and her newest book “Of Sea and Smoke,” which releases on Nov 21st. Buy Gillian’s new book, Of Sea and Smoke Find Gillian Bronte Adams: Gillian Bronte Adams W…
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Max Brooks Talks Art, Family, Education, and Minecraft
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Max Brooks is on the podcast! In this episode, we talk about balancing family with a career in the arts, the importance of marketing your work correctly, modern education, the need for creative problem-solving, how the creativity community should view AI, the magic of the unexpected, and his new book, Minecraft: The Village. Buy Minecraft: The Vill…
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Author L.E. Richmond on Discovery Writing, Essential Creativity, and the Importance of Immersing Yourself in Good Art
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Author L.E. Richmond joins the podcast to talk about growing up in a creative family, writing her first book at her day job, why she chose to write fantasy, how creativity is essential, and her new YA fantasy novel, The Mermaid’s Tale. Buy The Mermaid's Tale now! Find L.E. Richmond: L.E. Richmond Website (sign up for her newsletter!) L.E. Richmond …
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We are thrilled to be introducing Shantel Miller in this episode of Living A Creative Life. Artist Shantel Miller is a Jamaican-Canadian visual artist known for her vibrant reimagined spaces that intricately depict pivotal moments in Black lives. In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we continue our theme of Materials At Work. To see more of S…
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In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we were fortunate to speak with artist Shawn Hunt about our theme of Materials At Work. As an artist, Shawn taps into his imagination, as well as his Heiltsuk, Scottish, and French heritage to create utterly unique, surreal and sculptural artworks. Shawn prioritizes the flow state, preferring to utilize mi…
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Creative Director Jamie Foley Talks Publishing, Map Making, Book Design, and Helping Indie Authors
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Jamie Foley talks about her role as Creative Director at Enclave Publishing, how she started working in the publishing industry, map making, getting chased down by Steve Laube at a writers conference, and her new brand for indie publishers, Fayette Press. Guest co-host: Andrew Swearingen! Find Jamie: Fayette Press website Jamie Foley's website Jami…
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Author Katherine Briggs joins to podcast to discuss how repressing your creativity can affect yourself and the people around you, dealing with rejections, why she’s torn on critique groups, navigating the moment in which she thought her book was irreparable, and the journey to her debut novel, The Eternity Gate. Also, I share a special announcement…
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094: Collective Strength: How Collaboration Propels Us Towards Success | A Conversation with Kabrina Budwell
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Kabrina Budwell LIVE from the Jamacia Mastermind 2023. Kabrina is a former Disney Trainer and Cast Member, positioning expert, speaker, and author. She specializes in frameworks and messaging alignment for businesses to accelerate growth and give them a clear place to point to for their …
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Dragon Con Special Episode with Tyra Burton of the Digital Media Track!
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Author, professor, podcaster, and social media muse Tyra Burton talks about why podcasters (like me) should be doing more video, how she started writing fan fiction, the challenges of being a creative with a tender heart, social media advice, and why Dragon Con is such an amazing con! Because Tyra is a marketing expert, she makes it easy to find he…
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Apprentice Tattooer Gavin Davis joins the podcast to talk about the process of becoming an apprentice, the unique bond between a tattoo artist and a client, why the community is so protective, and how the art form is evolving. Follow Gavin Davis: Gavin Davis on Instagram Victory Tattoo Co (the shop where Gavin works) on Instagram Follow Clint Hall:…
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Author Rachelle Nelson joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of homeschooling and how the experience has changed, writing fan fiction in high school, her band Nelson at the Helm, the value of sharing your creative journey with other people, and her new novel, Sky of Seven Colors. Order Sky of Seven Colors now! Listen to Rachelle's band, Nels…
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093: Fans First, Fun Always: Creating Remarkable Experiences | A Conversation with Jesse Cole
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. With one mission to Make Baseball Fun, the Bananas have quickly become known as the Greatest Show in Sports. The team has sold out every g…
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092: The Good Money Revolution | A Conversation with Derrick Kinney
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Derrick Kinney, a financial planning expert and advocate for the Good Money Revolution. As a Private Wealth Advisor at Derrick Kinney & Associates for over 25 years, Derrick has a proven track record of providing financial security and quality advice to help people live the lives they’ve…
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From Mathematics to Broadway with J. Jared Janas
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Hair, makeup, and wig designer J. Jared Janas joins the podcast to discuss the importance of finding community, how he got his start as a volunteer, balancing a day job while pursuing your passion, the mentors who helped him along the way, why he believes in openly sharing information about his profession, and how he went from being a mathematician…
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In this short special episode, Clint walks the floor at Realm Makers to ask people what they're excited about during the event and what advice they have for other authors at the conference. Special appearances by my podcast rival and lots of people from Enclave Publishing! Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Threads Clint Hall …
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Composer Tangelene Bolton On Making Music for Disney, Netflix, Max, and more
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Tangelene Bolton joins the podcast to discuss storytelling through music, the importance of protecting your passions, and her journey to becoming the composer for movies and TV series including Let's Be Tigers (Disney), Warrior Nun: Season 2 (Netflix), Awkwafina is Nora From Queens (Max), Unseen (Blumhouse), and more. Listen to Tangelene's music on…
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Emmett Sparling is a travel photographer and videographer, capturing engaging stories from his adventures around the world. In this episode of our Living A Creative Life series, you'll get insight into Emmett's creative process and career. He speaks about building careers with his peers, pushing boundaries, and translating photography into print at…
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My podcast rival (just kidding) and author JJ Johnson talks about his approach writing fiction that boys love to read, his strategies for getting the book in front of teachers and librarians, and his award-winning novels, Iggy and Oz. Check out JJ's Kickstarter for Iggy & Oz: The Great Ice Cream Truck Heist Listen to me talking about the 1986 anima…
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Anong Migwans Beam, painter and founder of Beam Paints, is thoughtfully and methodically building her art practice and art materials business. Beam Paints (the business) is like a natural extension of Anong. The idea for the business came after sharing images of taking her two sons on rock/pigment gathering excursions. The positive response and int…
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091: Freedom & Connection | A Conversation with Vincent Pugliese
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Vincent Pugliese, a successful entrepreneur, author, and photographer. Vincent is the founder of the Total Life Freedom Community. Living a life of freedom is of huge importance to Vincent and his wife Elizabeth. They homeschool their three boys, and believe that having control of your t…
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