The Stories: Exploring the Creative Mind

Creating a Slow Fashion Brand with Amanda, founder of Nicole + Rose

Amanda shares her journey on starting her slow fashion brand, Nicole + Rose, and gives advice on how you can start too. We also discuss the challenges and rewards as founders of small businesses. You can find Amanda on IG @shopnicoleandrose [https://www.instagram.com/shopnicoleandrose/] and shop her clothing line at www.nicoleandrose.com [https://www.nicoleandrose.com] Cover Photo by Bona-Luwi Ng'andu [https://www.instagram.com/bonaluwinganduphotography/] Mentioned in this episode: Colour Alchemist Design Studio [https://www.colouralchemist.com]Harly Jae [https://www.instagram.com/harlyjae/]Elizabeth Suzann [https://www.instagram.com/elizsuzann/]Sarah Landry- @thebirdspapaya [https://www.instagram.com/thebirdspapaya/] For more about the host, Chrissy and Kite Jewels, please visit: www.kitejewels.com [https://www.kitejewels.com] www.instagram.com/kitejewels [https://www.instagram.com/kitejewels/]

"No Love Given is Love Lost": Modelling + Networking with Michaela

A conversation with Michaela about her journey as an unsigned model, how she networks and advice for anyone who wants to model.   We also chat about finding your purpose, age and the so called, "Asian genes". You can find Michaela on IG @kaelsphotos [https://www.instagram.com/kaelsphotos/] Cover Photo by Emily Machan Mentioned in this episode: Emily Machan Photography [https://www.instagram.com/emmeiling/] Socality [https://www.instagram.com/socality/]cartel.contra [https://www.instagram.com/cartel.contra/] cartel.madras [https://www.instagram.com/cartel.madras/] Secret Shop [https://www.instagram.com/secretshopyyc/] Cuties Club [https://www.instagram.com/cutiesclub.ca/] Hang Time Flea [https://www.instagram.com/hang_time_flea/] YYC Block Party [https://www.instagram.com/yycblockparty/] Fresh Out the Trap [https://www.instagram.com/freshoutthe_/] Soul Circus [https://www.instagram.com/soulcircusyyc/] https://www.instagram.com/socality/ For more about the host, Chrissy and Kite Jewels, please visit: www.kitejewels.com [https://www.kitejewels.com] www.instagram.com/kitejewels [https://www.instagram.com/kitejewels/]

"Honour the Space Between No Longer and Not Yet" with Calligrapher Carmen Yuen

A conversation with calligrapher, Carmen Yuen about the importance of slowing down to appreciate the small things, motherhood and our experiences as Chinese Canadian creatives.  Listen as she gives us some very valuable tips on how you can get started with calligraphy. You can find Carmen on IG @thunderloftpaper [https://www.instagram.com/thunderloftpaper] https://www.instagram.com/lifrikeart/and her work on www.thunderloftpaper.com [https://www.thunderloftpaper.com/] Calligraphers mentioned in this episode: Doris Wai [https://www.instagram.com/lovelettering_doriswai/] @lovelettering_doriswai [https://www.instagram.com/lovelettering_doriswai/] Grace [https://www.instagram.com/gracesongcalligraphy/] Song @gracesongcalligraphy [https://www.instagram.com/gracesongcalligraphy/] Erica [https://www.instagram.com/ep_lettering/] @ep_lettering [https://www.instagram.com/ep_lettering/] Kris [https://www.instagram.com/redlettersinlove/] @redlettersinlove [https://www.instagram.com/redlettersinlove/] For more about the host, Chrissy and Kite Jewels, please visit: www.kitejewels.com [https://www.kitejewels.com] www.instagram.com/kitejewels [https://www.instagram.com/kitejewels/]

"There Are No Rules": Breaking Free with Upcycling Artist Lisa Friederike

Lisa Friederike is a upcycling textile artist who creates wearable pieces of art.  In this episode, Lisa shares her creative process, how her work has enabled her to defy expectations, get away from perfectionism and improve her mindset.  She also shares some valuable tips on how you can make your own wearable art! You can learn more about Lisa's work on her website + Instagram: www.lifrike.com [https://www.lifrike.com]www.instagram.com/lifrikeart [https://www.instagram.com/lifrikeart/] Lisa would is inspired by the work of photographer + filmmaker, Wim Wenders [https://www.wim-wenders.com] For more about the host, Chrissy and Kite Jewels, please visit: www.kitejewels.com [https://www.kitejewels.com] www.instagram.com/kitejewels [https://www.instagram.com/kitejewels/]

Creative Portrait Photography with Emily Machan

Emily Machan is a Calgary based creative portraits photographer whose artful portraits exude emotion and depth.  In this episode, we have a conversation about how she got started, her creative process, photography trends, camera gear, editing software and tips & tricks on taking better photos (even if it's a selfie!) Emily's work is featured on the Kite Jewels website and Instagram.  You can learn more about Emily's work on her website + Instagram: www.emilymachanphotography.com [https://kite-jewels.myshopify.com/www.emilymachanphotography.com] www.instagram.com/emmeiling [http://www.instagram.com/emmeiling] Emily is inspired by the work of: Kitty Lou (@kittylouu) [https://www.instagram.com/kittylouu/] Alexsey Reyes (@alexseyreyes) [https://www.instagram.com/alexseyreyes/] Megan Clark (@digitalsmeg) [https://www.instagram.com/digitalsmeg/] For more about the host, Chrissy and Kite Jewels, please visit: www.kitejewels.com [https://www.kitejewels.com] www.instagram.com/kitejewels [https://www.instagram.com/kitejewels/]