Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in Life

Sunflowers, Survival and Storytelling with Oksana Kukurudza

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Oksana Kukurudza felt called to do far more than protest – she realized her creative voice could serve as a powerful bridge

Choirs, Copywriting and Confidence with Caroline Buist

‘Failure is not the end of the world. Failure is just feedback – it’s just information to help you tweak your journey and what you do.’ From accidentally becoming the ki

Dice, Dramas and Danger in Iceland with Hem Brewster

My players are my plot twists. You never know what you're going to get until you play it – it's chaos, but it's the good kind of chaos. From childhood rad

Tunes, Tradition and Teamwork with Tara Connaghan

‘I realized I was playing what I thought was expected of me, rather than playing music because I loved it.’ Irish traditional folk musician Tara Connaghan shares how inh

Performance, Processing and Pepli with Sharon Pierre-Louis

'Actors are emotional athletes. Taking on all this emotion and processing it in a safe container is like an emotional shower for the soul.' Actress and America

From Banking to Broadway with Norman Calvo

A conservative New York mortgage banker turns his hand to performing cabaret solos and tap-dancing in Manhattan's Times Square.  In this episode, Norman Calvo share

From Outer Space to Inner Place with Justine Guillermou

Engineering a life of colour. Justine Guillermou transitioned from a rigid career in space engineering to the vibrant world of professional interior design.  In this ep

The Care Manager's Canvas with Lora Arbrador

At the intersection of medicine and masterpieces. Lora Arbrador is a nurse and artist who uses the ancient technique of egg tempera to explore profound human experiences

Thrilling New Chapters with Michael Wendroff

Turning a lifelong dream into a published reality. Marketing-consultant-turned-thriller-writer Michael Wendroff shares his fascinating journey of being raised within a l

Rom-Com Lessons for Real Life with Sheila Kazan

"I know what it feels like to be the bird in the cage that doesn't sing. I know that feeling and I don't want to go back to that again." Sheila Kazan, creator

Science, Silver and Staying Awake with Ruth Chipperfield

'I was unaware that it wasn't normal to fall asleep when you're sat still.' This episode was first released in April 2023. Ruth Chipperfield, a gold

Songwriting at 70 with Dennis Welch

The transformative power of words and music. Singer-songwriter Dennis Welch shares his journey from a Texas childhood filled with libraries and country music to a creati

Fuzzy Sharks Reimagine Marine Conservation with Jessica Adanich

Merging professional expertise with a lifelong passion for ocean conservation. Jessica Adanich shares her journey from a childhood immersed in creativity to founding Fuz

Ancient Worlds and New Chapters with Neil Laird

Blending filmmaking and fiction: Neil Laird is a veteran documentary filmmaker and television executive who rediscovered a new creative spark in midlife through writing f

Puzzled About Everything with Monica Marlatt

Monica Marlatt is a Toronto-based puzzle influencer who rediscovered her love for jigsaw puzzles while navigating the challenges of the empty-nest stage.  In this episod

From Corporate Stress to Creative Success with Bonny Snowdon

How coloured pencils changed Bonny's life. World-renowned artist and teacher Bonny Snowdon shares how a stressful period in her life and a gift of coloured pencils

From Blueprints to Brushes with Emily-Jane Sarroff

Finding a balance between career and creativity.  Have you ever built a "successful" career only to realize it was draining the very creativity you intended to nurture? 

Painting Peace Leads to Finding a Voice with Jaime Townzen

Physiological peace and rewiring a creative soul.  Creative pursuits helped my guest, Jaime Townzen, to overcome years of grief and caregiving stress to complete and pub

From "What If?" to "Why Not?" with Kathy Kyle

From statistics to sustainability via collaboration, community and creativity.  Kathy Kyle is an illustrator and entrepreneur who successfully pivoted from a 25-year car

Purpose, Piano and the Goosebump Compass with Steve Goldberg

Creativity as a necessity in the age of AI.  Steve Goldberg is a passionate advocate for the role of creativity in a rapidly changing world, and in this episode he share