Creative People Podcast
Conversations with every type of creative. Hosted by Ryan Leacock - Get inspired and do the work.
Episodes
This week I’m joined by Deborah Puette, a longtime working actor in Los Angeles who has recently added writer and director to her already stacked resume.
We talk about the hunger that keeps artists evolving, the difference between rejection as an actor and as a writer, and what it really means to collaborate when the work is personal. Deborah shares how writing her first short film, Cash for G...
This week, I’m joined by photographer and branding specialist Curtis Grimba—a guy who brings a sharp eye, a playful spirit, and a deep sense of presence to his work.
We talk about what it really takes to create meaningful portraits—building trust, embracing imperfection, and staying open even when burnout hits. Curtis shares how discomfort and spontaneity actually fuel his best work, why he still loves shooting on film, a...
Welcome back to Creative People Podcast! I’m about to kick off Season 5—but before I do, I wanted to take a moment to look back before moving forward.
In this episode, I’m reintroducing myself and the podcast, sharing where I’ve been, where I’m headed creatively, and revisiting some of the best moments from Season 4. You’ll hear clips from incredible conversations with Amy Silva, Matty James, and Stacey Tookey, offering a chance to ...
In this episode of Creative People Podcast, we are thrilled to have Stacey Tookey, a renowned choreographer and dancer who has been nominated for 3 Emmys for her work on So You Think You Can Dance. Stacey shares her story of how she started dancing at the age of four in Edmonton, Canada, and how she pursued her dream of becoming a professional dancer in Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles. She also talks about the challenges and r...
Back at it with local KW favourite, graphic designer Brie Pointer!
Brie is a ray of sunshine and full of heart - she tells me about the farm she started with her family, crafting with glitter and knowing your worth. We chat about some of the hard stuff she's been through in the last few years. Through it all though, Brie's sunshine shines through. Great episode! Do it up!
Work with her:
https:/...
This week comedy writer, Amy Silva is in the studio. She tells me about attending the Humber Collage's Comedy Writing and Performance program, and her love of cringe. We chat about perfectionism and if she actually thinks she's funny.
Super fun one.
https://www.instagram.com/amydsilva_/
Hey buds, this week we're chatting with Special Effects Make-up Artist - Brandi Boulet
Brandi has worked on some of the most acclaimed films and TV shows of the past decade. In this podcast, she shares her insights and stories from behind the scenes of projects such as See, The Horror of Dolores Roach,, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Changeling.
https://www.instagram.com/brandi.boulet/
Brandi tells ...
In this episode, Matty James (the.nonbinary.bombshell) talks about their journey of becoming a drag performer, and how they use drag as a form of art and activism. Matty also discusses some of the challenges and joys of being a drag performer, and how it was a battle with themselves to get there. We chat about growing up in the church (we grew up in the same church) and how they found themselves after leaving that world behind.
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Rachael Taylor as our guest. Rachael is a renowned Creative Director, Bestselling Author, Mentor and Print and Pattern Designer based in Liverpool, UK. She is the co-founder of Make it in Design, an online platform that teaches thousands of creatives how to achieve their dreams in the design industry.
https://rachaeltaylordesigns.com/
https://makeitindesign.com/
We will talk to R...
Today on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker/producer, Katie Billo
Katie is part of Digital Sabbath - a kw local film company
they're the ones who made the Business Unusual series.
Over the last 2 years, I've interviewed a few of those guys
todays it's time for the gal's point of view.
Katie Billo is married to her Digital Sabbath partner, Kyle Sawyer
(ht...
Today's guest told me that when he's told to tone it down, he cranks it 10x!
On this episode I'm chatting with Montreal video producer, xcephasx
Cephas describes himself as a business man first - and an artist second... which i think is great because we need more business minded creatives as far as I'm concerned!
So today we're talking business systems and animaniacs?
Cephas talks to me a...
Today from Los Angeles California, I am joined by magician, princess and pin-up model, Magical Katrina!
Katrina tells me about being a little girl who idolized Judy garland and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We talk about when she started performing and how she took control of her career and how now she's out to get everything she wanted from it.
She talks about the challenge of doing anything fully and ...
Today's guest is Carina Gardner, a designer and coach who is all about helping creatives make money with their work.
https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/
Carina contacted me about being on the podcast - for a podcast switch actually. Now, I often say no to those types of things and it's not that I'm unfriendly, all though I can be. It's just that most of time with the podcast I follow my gut to find guests, but ...
This week we are in the studio with Designer, Ryan Antooa. Ryan makes his podcast return to fill me in on his new books, new skills and new ambitions. Ryan and I first chatted the first September of the pandemic man, a lot has changed since then! We chat about anime, rest and steel sharpening steel.
Music by Apollo
Buy Ryan’s zine, Backslider at ryanleacock.ca
Back at it again, again, and we have a great one for ya.
EM aka Hushpuppy Designs is in the studio to talk luck, making art for the underdogs and friends who are intimidatingly good at drawing. I had such a great time chatting with EM. Great vibes in this one. Enjoy!
https://hushpuppydesigns.com/
I wrote a whole blog about some of the stuff we talked about on this episode. check that out here www.ryanleacock.c...
This week we're back for Season 4.
I am chatting with KW local artist Trevor Clare. We talk about mental health, the power of locations and traditional/digital artwork. Great guy, fantastic convo!
https://www.instagram.com/trevorclareart/
I'm glad to be back for another year of podcasting, expect this season to be striped down and back to basics.
Music by Young Community
Hey buds, this week I sit down with 96.7 CHYM's morning host Brady Kingsbury.
Brady gets into it about all things radio, from producing to hosting. We talk about being part of people's lives every morning and the Springsteen quote that works as his guide. Great chat!
https://www.instagram.com/bradiobrady/
Krista Kankula - Creative Coach
https://www.instagram.com/kristakankula/
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“We need new and unusual experiences to think differently. In fact, cultivating a mind-set that is open and explorative might be the best thing we can do for our creative work. As Jack Kerouac said - ‘the best teacher is experience’.
That’s a quote from my favourite book on the topic of creativity (and one of my all time favourite books), called Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman & Carolyn Gregoire.
Hey, I&apo...
Clarissa Diokno performs her recent single, Haunted live at the podcast studio!
https://www.creativepeople-podcast.com/episodes/clarissadiokno
This week we are in studio with singer/songwriter Clarissa Diokno. We’re talking about forming a band on Facebook, talent shows, and blowing glass. She tells me about her writing process and puppets! Then she performed her song Haunted! Great one!
https://www.instagram.com/clarissadiokno/
https://www.instagram.com/kristakankula/
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