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The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they're known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art.
Dem Black Mamas answers all the questions yo mama won't! From sex & dream chasing to adulting & raising free Black children in an unfree world, Crystal Tennille Irby, NeKisha Killings, & Thea Monyee, three #BlackMamaCreatives give you all the #BlackMamaMagic your heart can hold.
Crystele is a black woman dedicated to improving your quality of life by talking about it! Join the conversation for weekly installments of Talk Is Chic's short and impactful episodes that empower you to be your best self and live your best life. Within each episode, you will find actionable guidance and self improvement strategies that are are guaranteed to take your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being to the next level! Powered by @cryssk on IG and Twitter Learn more about ...
**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kass ...
Each episode comedian Justin Lain invites a fellow comedian to school him on a topic they are obsessed with as Justin weighs in from an outside perspective.
Welcome to the Boss Your Life Up (BYLU) Campaign Podcast, where we remind Millennials on their journey to self-integration that they are not alone. Here we acknowledge imperfections, celebrate growth, recognize the strength in vulnerability, and strive to be authentic. So, if you want to live your best life by flourishing intellectually, physically, financially, spiritually, and emotionally; then you are in the right place. Join in on the conversation with founders Daniel Nutakor and Nathan ...
"Take Up Space" is advice that is told time and time again, especially in moments where we’re overwhelmed by everything and everyone, and feeling particularly small in the world... But what does that actually mean? How exactly does one take it on in the actual world? And what will it actually do for us in the long run? Tap In and Learn MORE! Connec…
Singer-songwriter Ria Mae shares what happened after her first hit song, why age doesn’t matter for musicians anymore and why it’s a good thing when people don’t know who you are. We also talk about her new album, Therapy.
I am here to remind you today that results require ACTION. You have what it tames to make it happen. Choose courage over comfort and stop making excuses today! Let this episode be your reminder and motivation to begin, persevere, and keep going Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @thetalkischic…
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DBM Episode 45: Black Women, Social Media & Building Community for Liberation
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Dear Mama, From Rosewood, Florida to Tulsa Oklahoma Black folx have always been about the the business of building sustainable thriving communities. What if I told you we are in the midst of the same opportunity now? What if I told you we could build communities rooted in healing, creativity and liberation? What if I told you the real estate is in …
Multidisciplinary creative, Omar “Oms” Hopkinson discusses how his roots in Toronto’s hip hop scene led him to work on diverse projects across the visual spectrum. We talk about how to stay true to yourself even when your interests vary and why he refers to himself as a creator instead of an artist.By Duane Jones
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DBM Episode 44: Honoring and Navigating Our Friendships as Mothers
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#DearMama, take time this Mother's Day to honor your friendships. Honor those who have expanded you, stretched you, given to you, trusted you, and elevated you. We come here to be seen and loved, and I'm so grateful to have friends in my life who see me. In this episode, Thea and I share the genesis and evolution of our friendship and the challenge…
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Episode 84: Turn Envy/Jealousy Into Inspiration
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As counterintuitive as it seems, envy can actually be an asset: Research suggests that when we change how we think about envy, it can motivate us to make positive changes. Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @thetalkischicpodcast On Facebook: The Talk Is Chic Podcast On Twitter: @talkischicpod …
Artist, Designer and Co-Founder of Choice, Jonathan Smith shares how this new app helps artists connect with one another, form little sub-communities, and share weird and unique work that they create and discover.By Duane Jones
It is time to reassess the feelings that we have surrounding success! We live in a goal-obsessed society but sometimes reaching that goal will not always automatically make you happy. If you expect to find happiness by attaining something, changing something, or being someone else, you’re experiencing arrival fallacy. Connect with Crys ON IG! @crys…
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DBM Episode 43: Rewriting the Script on Mental Health for Black Mothers
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#DearMama, We believe in rooting our motherhood and healing because healing is a part of our inheritance and a part of the generational wealth that we pass on to our children. When we heal, we're not just healing for ourselves. We're healing for our ancestors. We’re healing for future generations, making the path clearer and smoother for them as th…
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How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - My TEDx talk!
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I’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw. or TED.com https://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_kassam_chicken_wings_made_me_unstoppable I encourage you to check it out, hit the li…
When is the last time you REALLY enjoyed a full meal? Mindful eating is simply practicing mindfulness while eating. Paying attention to our food, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment. It is an approach to food that focuses on our sensual awareness of the food and our experience of the food and it is a great practice! Connect with Crys ON …
‘People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.’ When it comes to trauma or feelings that are overwhelming and end up affecting your life, its important tot remember that If it’s too heavy, we can put it down Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @th…
Filmmaker Stephanie Joline and I discuss tapping into our shame to create art, leaning into controversy and her latest film, Night Blooms. Stephanie's websiteBy Duane Jones
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DBM Episode 42: Honoring Your Body, Creativity, and Embracing Motherhood on Your Own Terms featuring Staci Mitchell
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#DearMama, we’re about to embark on a meaningful conversation all about your body, creativity, and motherhood. And Staci Mitchell, a yogi, artist, and professor, helps us navigate this discussion all about the Black body, creativity, and Black motherhood. Staci is someone who embodies full power, joy, and energy, and we’re so excited to have her he…
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Episode 80: MONEY MARCH Series- Rewind Episode "Travel and Finance"
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Welcome to the final Money March Rewind Episode! In this episode Crystele is joined by author, blogger and podcaster Danielle Desir and our conversation centers around her passion for both travel and finance. If you are paying off debt but still want to prioritze travelling and saving money... this episode is just for YOU! BE SURE TO RATE, REVIEW &…
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Episode 79: MONEY MARCH Series- Rewind Episode "Money Tips During a Pandemic"
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Enjoy this rewind episode that I recorded towards the beginning of the pandemic- it's so crazy that the majority of this episode is still RELEVANT! 2 years later and COVID is still wreaking havoc... In this episode I share important financial advice for anyone that has been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. From income replacement op…
Visual Artist, Kristina Elise Søbstad and I talk about leaning into what feels natural for you as an artist and balancing that with what sells. We also talk about the importance of having real life experiences to feed the work that we create. Kristina Online Website InstagramBy Duane Jones
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DBM Episode 41 Surrender, Worthiness & Learning From Our Children featuring Precious Bivings
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Dear Mama, The Mother Ship hit some unchartered territory and It got TIIIIGHT in the up #BlackMamaMagic room but WE AIN’T NEVA scared so we allowed and trusted. We discussed what it means to surrender, reconciling our ancestors spiritual agreements with their human existence, allowing our children to impact our works and how to make yo booty sit hi…
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Episode 78: MONEY MARCH Series- Rewind Episode with Multipassionate Megan Nichole
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Enjoy this rewind episode featuring Megan Nichole from the Lazi Millennial Blog and Podcast. This conversation centers around being multi passionate and having success as well as wholeness and it is relatable to all of us! Although some may have traditional employment, it's so important to remember that you are who you are, your passions are your p…
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Episode 77: MONEY MARCH Series- Creating Healthy Work Life Balance
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We all know the importance of making money, being financially responsible, creating generational wealth and all of those good things but it’s important for us to remember that work is not everything and money is not everything! On this episode, I highlight the importance of having a healthy work / life balance! Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE S…
Ally Thatcher is one of my favourite designers. I love how she skillfully makes hilarious subversive statements about culture that appeal to design nerds and regular folk alike. We talk about her brand Fallen Cargo, Black culture, satire in design and making work that functions as activism. We even discuss NFTs and what they mean for artists. Follo…
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Episode 76: MONEY MARCH Series- Rewind Episode "Get Your Money Right" with Ash Exantus
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Welcome to the MONEY MARCH Series! Enjoy this rewind episode featuring @iamashcash. "ABUNDANCE is your birth right and you deserve to have more than enough!" In this episode Crystele is joined by one of the nation's top personal finance educators! Ash Exantus, also known as Ash Cash and dubbed the "Financial Motivator" , is a personal finance exper…
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DBM Episode 40: We Back! What We Learned in 2021 and What’s Coming Next
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Dear Mama, We all deserve the grace and permission to explore our shadows and cradle ourselves in radical honesty. After losing the desire to continue producing our podcast, I went on an unexpected hiatus where I found the answers I was looking for. WE BACK & Today, Thea and Nekisha are riding shotgun with me as we all share our journey looking bac…
On this special episode I chat with artist Boma Nnaji. I've followed Boma on Instagram for a while but never had a chance to talk to him until we were paired up in the Visual Arts Nova Scotia Mentorship Program. We talk about his paintings, the motivation behind his work and the role gallery representation plays in his career. Boma Online Instagram…
If you're in a waiting season, you need to hear this episode! Divine timing is the belief that everything that happens in your life occurs at precisely the right moment. Press play to lear how to implement this into your life! Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @thetalkischicpodcast On Faceboo…
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Episode 74: Healthy Ways to Handle Rejection
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Nobody wants to feel rejected (but it is most likely going to happen). Because of this, It's important to learn and incorporate into our lifestyles different ways to cope with REJECTION! Tap in to learn about 5 different ways that you can "rejection proof" yourself! Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Ins…
I spoke with fashion stylist and digital artist Emily Chase about shifting the direction of an art career, influencer marketing and why it’s important to set professional boundaries. Emily Online Instagram TikTokBy Duane Jones
It's important to develop a growth mindset and get rid of the fixed one! Tap in to find out why! In this episode you will learn the signs of both mindsets along with various ways to shift from fixed to growth and go from surviving to THRIVING. Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @thetalkischicp…
Old keys do not unlock new doors! Tap in for 7 keys to success for approaching goals and growth this year! Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RATE/REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW On Instagram: @thetalkischicpodcast On Facebook: The Talk Is Chic Podcast On Twitter: @talkischicpod Email us: talkischicpod@gmail.com…
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Episode 71: YOU Come First + Self Reflection Journal Prompts
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WELCOME BACK! Tap in for a message on the importance of putting yourself first and making your overall well being your top priority. Crystele shares lessons learned from 2021 and what to expect from Talk Is Chic moving forward. You will also find awesome journal prompts for some yearly self reflection. Connect with Crys ON IG! @cryssk BE SURE TO RA…
For the first time on Art Pays Me, I speak with a tattoo artist. Nadia Katherine and I talk about how to get into the tattoo industry, her influences and the diverse skillset needed to be successful as a tattoo artist. Nadia on InstagramBy Duane Jones
Interdisciplinary Artist, Letitia Fraser discusses her roots as an artist, her experience in art school and why Black portrait artists are important right now. We also talk about why staying independent of galleries can be a good thing for artists. Letitia Online Website Instagram FacebookBy Duane Jones
Musician and writer Cadence Weapon discusses his approach to making songs and how his obsession with rap guided him early on. We also talked about becoming more politically engaged to influence change in society, why Houston is the Edmonton of the South and Dave Chappelle’s The Closer. Cadence Weapon Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Newsle…
KTheChosen is a Zimbabwe born hip-hop artist and activist based in Calgary Alberta. We talked about his music, activism, the importance of knowing what you care about most in the creative process and crediting collaborators for their roles. KTheChosen Online Spotify Instagram Twitter KTheChosen Facebook…
Rapid fire conversations with new Craft Nova Scotia members, Adam McNamara of Acadian Mushrooms, Jessie Marshall of Jessie Louise Design, Jennifer McDonald of Vivid Vision Bags, Funmi Odeniyi of Michnat Fashion and Peter and Luci Wile of LuPe Leather who will all be participating in the Craft Nova Scotia Winter Craft Show. Links Craft Nova Scotia A…
Husband and Wife creative duo, Mike and Kristen talk about collaboration, the process of making their new travel book, You and Me, and their respective approaches to making art. We also talk about the unsexy parts of making and releasing a creativity based commercial product and what’s scary about making the leap to full-time creative. Mike and Kri…
In this episode with Christine Goudie, Co-Founder + CEO of Granville Biomedical, we talk about design in the medical, research and development space. We discuss when you should or shouldn’t say no to opportunities and why Granville Biomedical chose to pivot during the pandemic. Christine also talks about the importance of treating your creative pra…
Vancouver based band daysormay talk about how they started making music and how they’ve made the best of the pandemic. We also talk about their new album, Just Existing and why putting a deadline on your success can be unhelpful. daysormay online Website Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok TwitchBy Duane Jones
Graphic Designer and Educator Amy Batchelor shares what it’s like doing exhibition design for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. We nerd out about design and creativity and Amy’s experience as Casual Faculty at the Nova Scotia Community College. Amy also gives advice about what to include in your portfolio and why it’s important to know yourself when …
John Orpheus is a Trinidadian musician and writer based in Toronto. We talked about his upbringing, his thoughts on creativity, his new book Saga Boy and the musical companion to it – his album, Saga King. John Online Website YouTube Instagram Twitter FacebookBy Duane Jones
Update: April 2022 - My TEDx talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch! I share how to become unstoppable by embracing the lesson of the chicken wing - the ability to re-sauce yourself! It will have you laughing, thinking, and craving a good chicken wing! Three ways to watch it! My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.c…
On the 100th episode of Art Pays Me, Designer, Author and Professor Reginé Gilbert shares how her background in fashion, psychology and project management influence her work in user experience, accessibility design and education. We also talk about how transferable skills can be applied to different industries, how Reginé’s dad inspired her to beco…
There are a many things that Comedian Alex Cave holds near and truth to her heart. But there is one that is the closes and that's anime. She tells Justin how anime has not only been a form of entertainment for her, but also how the art form has been used as a form of therapy for her and how that has helped her shape her views.…
For Comedian Mark Logan, the saying "Do you what you love" is a creed he lives by. He tells Justin how working an office job propelled him to think critically about where his life was headed and how the thought process got him to focus on his true passion in life; comedy and screen printing.
Rebekah Higgs and I talk about the latest season of home renovation show, DIY Mom that she both hosts and produces. We get into how she runs her business, being a mom and the influence of God in her life. She also talks about her parent’s influence, her background as a performer and how leaning into creative opportunities led her to where she is to…
Jenny Lea, Mikey J Blige and Amine Bouzaher of genre bending band, I M U R share how they fought through writer's block to create their latest album, My Molecules. They talk about their collaborative writing and producing process, playing shows and how they’ve grown during their 6 years of making music together. The trio also talk about the importa…
Photographer Amy Eaton gives some insight into her path to photography, her business and why she incorporated teaching online courses. We also talk about the importance of nurturing creativity in children and learn about Amy’s podcast, Bold Company that features unscripted conversations with entrepreneurs and creators. Amy Online Website Instagram …
Jenn talks about how the pandemic gave her a chance to learn new skills that have made her more independent as an artist and discuss why we wish we took more classes during our time at NSCADU. She also talks about her collection of covers of Canadian classics, her cover of Eye Of The Tiger being featured on multiple shows and her new variety show, …
UK based Jewelry designer and academic, Melanie Eddy talks about her work, her beginnings in Bermuda and how teaching at Central Saint Martins impacts her practice. We also talk about addressing social justice as a creative and why we think being Bermudian is a super power. Melanie Online Instagram Website…
