Best Studio 41 Creative Podcasts (2026)

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Breathing Into The Moment: 41 Years to Now 8:40

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“The journey is not always a straight line; sometimes the pauses and detours are the very things that prepare you to finally breathe into the moment you once only dreamed about.” Session Summary In this session of The DancePreneuring Studio, we travel from a small Pacific island to the bright lights of New York City, tracing a 41-year dream that fi…

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When Movement Becomes Medicine with Arianne MacBean 49:02

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“The body isn’t just an instrument; it’s a living realm of experience that can guide us through grief, loss, and into true self.” - Arianne MacBean Session Summary In this session of The DancePreneuring Studio, we explore how movement, memory, and the wisdom of the body can become portals to authentic selfhood with dance artist, somatic psychothera…

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In the Pull of Gravity: Ballet Preljocaj, Fatigue, and Finding Presence Through Non-Attachment 6:05

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Don't complain, don't explain. -Benjamin Disraeli How does dance create space for connection, presence, and self-awareness? In this contemplative episode of The DancePreneuring Studio, I reflect on my experience attending Ballet Preljocaj’s Gravity at The Joyce Theater in New York City. Through honest observations shaped by fatigue, distracted thou…

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Reimagining Site Specific Dance: The Next Chapter with Raymond Ejiofor 40:45

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"I feel like dance is one of the most universal mediums of communication—you can do two gestures, and everyone, the person right across from you, no matter what language they speak, can empathize, can understand..." Raymond Ejiofor How does dance create space for community, memory, and possibility? In this thoughtful and energizing conversation wit…

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Becoming Daddy AF: Redefining Virtuosity and Legacy with David Roussève 46:59

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Growing older is a privilege… I had to ask myself, What is the truth of my own life?” – David Roussève In this resonant conversation, David Rousseve—internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and educator—reveals the journey behind his first full-length solo work in over 20 years: Becoming Daddy AF. From his early days as a solo performanc…

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The Heart of Kinetic Activism: Dance, Dialogue and Social Impact with Cue Arnold 51:42

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“Movement is a language. And if I can open up vulnerability and empathy in both of us, then I can help shift us toward uplifting the historically oppressed.” - Cue Arnold What does it mean to embody activism through art? How can dance not only express but shift the cultural narrative toward justice, healing, and empowerment? This deeply engaging co…

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The Fruit of Risk and Relationship: Candid Moments with Danielle Agami and Jacob Jonas 47:21

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“All that is important is this one moment in movement. Make the moment important, vital, and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and unused.” — Martha Graham When I think about these two exemplary artists and their impactful companies, I think of the times I’ve experienced their work and how each moment was important. Based in Los Angel…

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Between Light and Shadow: The Art of Remembering Through Dance 8:44

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We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. — Anaïs Nin Join me for a journey into perception, memory, and vulnerability as experienced through contemporary dance. In this episode, I reflect on two captivating works: Corina Kinnear and Company's "Forgotten Time" and Jordan Saenz's "The Shadow Poems". Discover how movement resonates with…

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Dancing Through Time: Lessons from Little Women Ballet 6:12

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I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship. -Louisa May Alcott I invite you to join me as I step into the enchanting world of the Little Women Ballet immersive experience at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. Surrounded by the rich history of Victorian-era homes and the artistry of live ballet, I found myself reflecting on how…

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The Beauty of Ambiguity: In Search of an Exit 7:29

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Not everything needs to make sense to be meaningful. In this episode of The DancePreneuring Studio, I invite you to step into the beauty of ambiguity with me as we explore the world of ‘In Search of an Exit’ by Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford. We’ll discover how embracing uncertainty, valuing diverse perspectives, and finding strength in both vulner…

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Transforming Traditions in Dance, Life and Business 5:59

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If you knew you were going to die, how would you dance? -Pina Bausch When Pina Bausch created her groundbreaking piece The Rite of Spring in 1975, she posed this as the main question for her dancers. The piece explores the unwavering ritual that occurs when the season shifts from winter to spring through the sacrifice of a "chosen one." This ground…

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From Roots to Liberation : Empowerment in “ink” by Camille A. Brown and Dancers 8:02

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Without community, there is no liberation, only the most vulnerable and temporary armistice between an individual and her oppression. -Audre Lorde Even as performances like "ink" grace the stage for a fleeting moment, their impact resonates far beyond the theater. Each show may come and go, but the lessons they offer—about dance, life, and business…

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Ghosted by My Own Podcast: How Delays, Doubt and Dance Brought Me Back 4:20

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Movement, like creativity, isn't always linear. Sometimes you pause, sometimes you leap, but the music is always there, waiting. I candidly share my journey through an unplanned podcast hiatus. I explore the reasons behind stepping away—including technical challenges, shifting priorities, and self-doubt—and how these experiences mirror the creative…

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Three Thoughts on the Art of Thriving 6:12

2y ago6:12

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There is need of brevity, that the thought may run on. -Horace Three Thoughts on the Art of Thriving is my shortest podcast episode to date. As the last few episodes have been longer interviews, which, of course, I thoroughly enjoyed, I thought it would be a nice switch to keep this one super short. A Few Key Takeaways Thought 1: The secret of thri…

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Beyond Cyphers: Cros One’s Dance Legacy & Business Brilliance 48:43

2y ago48:43

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Freestyle Session is coming back to Los Angeles on the weekend of November 11 and 12th and I have the honor of having its founder, Cros One on this episode. I was inspired to hear more about how he’s built his various businesses and being transparent about the work. If you are in the greater Los Angeles area, I highly recommend attending. Spectacul…

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From Breakin’ to Breaking Free with Bboy Wicket 48:19

2y ago48:19

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BBoy Wicket has dedicated his life to hip-hop culture and its positive impact on society. With a career spanning over two decades as a competitor, judge, and performer, he has become a role model for aspiring breakers worldwide and is currently a professor at Texas State University in Austin and an advisor for TEAM USA Breakers for the upcoming 202…

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Cultivating Artistry, Gratitude and Resilience with Katy Tate 50:31

2y ago50:31

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Katy Tate is a true powerhouse in the world of entertainment. I am thrilled to have her on the show, and what makes this interview even more special is that we recorded it just after her recent triumph at the World Choreography Awards. Katy is a multifaceted talent - she wears many hats as a Director, Choreographer, Producer, and Master Teacher. He…

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Navigating the Dance Narrative with Regina Klenjoski 48:01

2y ago48:01

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of choreography and artistic expression. Regina Klenjoski shares her insights on the power of experience, the challenges of crafting a complex narrative, and the beauty of collaboration. Join us as we explore her journey of creation, her structured approach, and the underlying themes that drive her uniqu…

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Transforming Pain into Powerful Expression with Joey Cooper 54:47

2y ago54:47

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Featuring emotional anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, this episode with Joey Cooper offers a deep dive into the world of artistic expression. Joey shares how his personal experiences, including the end of a significant relationship, impacted his work as a dancer and artist. Through various projects and collaborations, he continues to explor…

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Episode 41 - Barbara Reade 29:45

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Barbara Reade lives right beside Lake Ontario in the heart of downtown Burlington. The windows of her my studio space look out on a sweeping vista of sky, water and all the urban elements that make up her vibrant neighbourhood. Barbara’s palette is often influenced by the colours that she sees with a mix of natural hues, highly saturated pigments a…

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Episode 40 - ANNIVERSARY Edition 31:08

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Happy 1st Anniversary!!! It’s hard to believe that the podcast is a year old. What started as an idea has evolved into great conversations with artists from across Canada and around the globe. The podcast has now been downloaded in over 26 countries and continues to grow. Thank you to all the artists and individuals who have continued to support th…

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Episode 39 - Nicole Kagan 31:07

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Nicole Kagan is a multi-faceted visual artist born in Johannesburg, South Africa and based in Toronto, Canada. Deeply inspired by the natural world as a reflection of the interior human experience, her works are layered and lush, thoughtful and evocative. In her making practice, Nicole thrives on the freeing sense of experimentation and alchemy tha…

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Episode 38 - Filling The Creative Well 7:06

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Sometimes as artists we forget the importance of the creative pause to refill our creative well. Recently I took a mini vacation to just get away from everything, and it got me thinking about the importance of getting out into the world to explore new ideas, find inspiration and just breathe. Here are 5 ideas which I go into on today's episode for …

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Episode 37 - Sarah Brodie 18:40

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Sarah Brodie has found a brilliant way to write off all her art and office supply purchases by becoming an art therapist. She went to Canada’s one and only english language graduate studies program: getting her Masters in Art Therapy from Concordia University in 2005. She beefed up her studies with post-graduate specialization in child development …

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Episode 36 - Andrew Cheddie Sookrah 25:42

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Andrew Cheddie Sookrah is a Canadian artist based in Toronto. An elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists (Lifetime, Mentor), Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Ontario Society of Artists, and the Portrait Society Of Canada. Andrew was a contestant in the finals of Landscape Artists Of The Year Canada Competition; episodes can be…

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Episode 35 - Andrew Scheglov 29:52

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Andrew Scheglov is a Toronto based figurative painter. Born in Russia and raised in Israel, he currently lives and works in Canada. His education includes a diploma in Classical Animation from Sheridan College in 2005, a year long apprenticeship with Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum in 2007, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of…

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Episode 34 - Kaitlin Mason 26:43

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Kaitlin is an award-winning artist who uses multiple layers of coloured pencil to create her trompe-l’oeil fabric drawings. Leaving the wood exposed adds an additional element of organic detail, which is unique to each piece. She enjoys playing with light and shadows, in an attempt to transform an otherwise mundane item, into a sculptural entity. C…

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Episode 33 - Pascal Normand 28:13

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After a career in television and cinema in the 2000s, Pascal Normand has devoted himself since 2009 to the creation of his pictorial artwork. Independent and self-taught, Pascal has participated in artistic events such as the New Art Festival in Ottawa, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TAOF) and MTL en Arts in Montreal. In recent years, Pascal’s work …

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Episode 32 - Tara Leaver 29:47

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Originally from London, Tara Leaver is an artist and teacher living by the sea in Cornwall, England. After completing a Foundation Diploma in London in her early twenties, her regular art practice took a back seat to travel and various forms of employment, including six years teaching Montessori. She was also dealing with recurring bouts of depress…

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Episode 31 - Laura Peturson 28:47

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Born in Windsor, Ontario, Laura Peturson holds a BFA from York University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. With a practice situated in printmaking, drawing and painting, Laura’s works combine multiple print-based techniques with a handmade aesthetic. Laura lives in Callander, Ontario, and teaches printmaking, painting, and drawing at Ni…

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Episode 30 - Victoria Pearce 28:03

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Victoria lives and paints in Hamilton’s James North art district and cottages on the edge of Algonquin Park and enjoys hiking and paddling the natural spaces of Ontario’s north, be it Muskoka, Algonquin, Haliburton, Kawartha, Madawaska or the length of Bruce Trail. The contrast of sky to rocky cliffs, grand pines and idyllic islands make for great …

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Episode 29 - Jorn Schmidt 14:39

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Jorn Schmidt grew up in Germany, where he studied Philosophy. Jorn moved to Canada in 2005. His first contact with screen printing was in Berlin, where he tried to support himself during his Ph.D studies. He would sell t-shirts and other things on the weekend at a local flea market. The first t-shirt Jorn ever designed and printed depicted the Phil…

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Episode 28 - Delio Delgado 33:34

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Delio Delgado is a Dominican-Canadian artist based out of Hamilton, Ontario He has a BFA in multidisciplinary studies from The National School of Visual Arts in the Dominican Republic. Delio also graduated from the Altos de Chavon, The School of Design which is affiliated with Parson’s The New School of Design in New York City. Delio also has compl…

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Episode 27 - Artist-Life Balance 20:02

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Join me from my studio as I talk about the Artist - Life balance. After a busy week full of events, podcast recordings and studio engagements, I spent a little time reflecting on how best to manage my time without feeling burnt out. So, what does it take to be a full time artist? How do I find balance between teaching, my art practice, recording a …

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Episode 26 - Peggy Taylor Reid 30:11

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Peggy Taylor Reid is a photographer using both a traditional and an alternative lens. Her work encompasses constructed photographs, concepts, and the natural world. She holds a BFA from the University of Ottawa and a B.ED from the University of Toronto. She is an educator, and a long-time member of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography, an…

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Episode 25 - Cole Swanson 41:18

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Cole Swanson is an artist and educator based in Toronto, Ontario. Through a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and materially-focused practice, he explores interspecies dynamics evolving in the anthropocene. Cole has exhibited works in national and international institutions on four continents and is two-time arts fellow through the Shastri Indo-Can…

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Episode 24 - Heather Horton 36:16

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Heather Horton’s work focuses on internal states, contemplative narratives and often has a personal connection to her own life. Heather was born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. She attended McMaster University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Heather then went on to graduate from the well-respected Interpretiv…

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Episode 23 - Sandra Tarantino 33:13

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Sandra Tarantino received a Bachelor of Fine Arts through the Ontario College of Art and Design in Drawing and Painting, a BA at York University in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education at Western University. She has actively participated in the artistic community as Co-Founder and Director of C1 art space from 2004-2011, AWOL Gallery and Studios …

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The Creativity and Passion of Flamenco with David Gutierrez 42:15

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Welcome to The DancePreneuring Studio. My name is Annett Bone and this is the place that inspires dance, life and business. I get the joy and the privilege of sharing my journey back into the dance world after a 20 year hiatus, the lessons I've learned, the transformation I've experienced and the wonderful creatives I've met along the way who share…

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Episode 22 - Clarence Porter 39:55

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“My job as an artist is to see and translate my visual and emotional moments into pieces that allow the viewer to see, feel and be in my moments giving the viewer pause to reflect on moments in time that I cherished, frozen in pigments.” - Clarence Porter Clarence Porter worked in the Toronto advertising world as an art director/freelance illustrat…

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Episode 21 - Michelle Harton 35:40

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Michelle Harton (b.1983) is an Irish artist who works mainly in acrylic and water soluble drawing materials. She has studied art at Fermanagh College in Northern Ireland, classical portraiture and figure painting and drawing at the private art school and international arts colony Studio Escalier in France, plein air painting with David Mynett in Ma…

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Episode 20 - I'm Back! ...but where did I go? 9:32

4y ago9:32

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Hello to all my listeners and thank you for your patience. If you're new here, I had a bit of a hiatus from the world of podcasting. So after a three month break from recording I am finally back. Listen in as I explain what happened, where I have been and why I had to put everything on pause for the past three months. Also, I will give you a sneak …

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How to Cultivate the Effective Habits of a Champion 1:19:52

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Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character. -T. Alan Armstrong- My accomplished guest today is no stranger to winning events. At the time of this recording, his most rec…

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How to Optimize The Creative Mindset Inspired by Monet and Banksy 17:14

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"Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas." -Donatella Versace- If you compare two artists as different as Monet and Banksy, it would be no surprise that there would be opposing, conflicting opinions because of their artistic styles. Nonetheless, they are both creative and evoke a variety of emotions from their works. In this session of The DanceP…

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Episode 19 - Lois Schklar 28:24

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Lois Schklar's work has been shown in exhibitions throughout Canada and the United States. Her sculptures are in the Racine Art Museum, the Bronfman Collection, Claridge Investments, Idea Exchange Art Gallery and The Key Corporation. Lois has received grants from the Toronto Arts Council, Canada Council and Ontario Arts Council. Most recently, she …

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Wisdom and Inspiration on Dance at The World Choreography Awards 45:27

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To create one's own world takes courage -Georgia O'Keeffe It takes courage to create. It takes courage to be vulnerable, to share your art with the world. Courageous is one word I would easily use to describe the artists in attendance at The World Choreography Awards that took place in December 2021 at The Globe Theater in Los Angeles. Wisdom and i…

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Episode 18 - Kelly O'Neill 29:25

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Kelly O’Neill is a sculpture/ installation, multimedia and textile artist who lives in Selwyn, ON. Working with assemblage and text, video and projection, and incorporating traditional textile methods with unconventional materials, Kelly creates objects and experiences that explore the fluidity and impermeability of embodied experience. Kelly’s wor…

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How To Effectively Lead Yourself and Others to More Success 1:04:43

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"The true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action — an unconventional business strategy, a unique product-development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign — even as the rest of the world wonders why you're not marching in step with the status quo. In other words, real leaders are happy to zig while others za…

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Episode 17 - Sharifah Marsden 30:02

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Sharifah Marsden is Anishinaabe (Ojibway) from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation in Ontario. She began painting and doing beadwork when she was about 13 and was taught by her mother, who was also a painter. Sharifah connected with elders in her community and began doing leather work, crafting moccasins and regalia. Then she took course…

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Episode 16 - Spark Box Studio 54:10

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Since 2009, Chrissy Poitras and Kyle Topping have been hosting a vibrant community artist residency and printmaking studio in their rural Ontario farmhouse. Spark Box Studio has welcomed over 400 visiting artists from around the world who have come to find time and space away from their routines to focus on a variety of arts ranging from painting a…