Best Karen Poirier Brode Podcasts (2024)

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52: Building a Multi-Faceted Creative Career with Pat Wood 51:52

5y ago51:52

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Welcome to today's show! We have Patricia Wood, Karen's friend, and teacher, with us today. Pat is a professor of art at American River College, where she is currently teaching printmaking and drawing. She is also the director of the Kaneko Gallery, which is the campus art gallery. Today, Pat tells us about what she's doing at American River Colleg…

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51: How Your Health Can Impact Your Creativity with David Cornish 37:51

5y ago37:51

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Are you bursting with creativity or are you perhaps feeling a little under the weather right now? Have you noticed how much your state of health impacts on your levels of creativity? Today, we're starting season three of the podcast with an interview with Dr. David Cornish. David is Karen's friend and he's the author of two terrific novels, 1918: T…

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50: Creating Art with Deep and Meaningful Connections with Catherine Rains 45:21

5+ y ago45:21

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Would you like to know what inspires an artist to create a meaningful piece of work? Today's guest is Catherine Rains. Catherine is an artist and she is an excellent example of how evolution works in collage, her chosen medium of art. Catherine has had a really intriguing art career. In today's episode, she talks to us about her skills, and about h…

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49: Creating Visual Art in Your Local Community with April Bey 31:27

5+ y ago31:27

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Are you dedicated to creating wonderful art? If so you are really in for a treat! Today's guest is April Bey, an exciting visual artist, and teacher. April teaches art at a community college in California. She loves drawing and using her art to explore contemporary themes about current events. In today's episode, April talks to us about her life, h…

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Ep 47: A Creative Approach to Solving Environmental Issues With Molly Morse 33:02

6y ago33:02

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She is one of the bright and innovative people who is bringing new technologies to work for a sustainable planet, and I am intrigued to learn more. Join me now in my conversation with Molly Morse, to learn more about her passion for positive-impact plastics, the health of the environment and her creative approach. Dr. Molly Morse is the CEO and co-…

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Ep 46: When the Love of Literature and Scotland Turns into a Podcast with Ginger Wiseman 49:21

6y ago49:21

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Ginger Wiseman is one of the co-hosts (with her sister) Summer Reynolds, of The Outlander Podcast. She has a great story of how her love of the books and then the series, and a passion for Scotland, led them to create a podcast for fans. I always have a great deal of fun learning about how my guests found their creative niche. Today is no exception…

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Ep 45: A Gifted Geyser of Artistic Expression A Conversation with Jonathan Fong 35:00

6y ago35:00

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Today’s podcast has a fascinating guest, Jonathan Fong. From plans for kid’s projects to ideas for sophisticated weddings, Jonathan just shines! Home decorating, crafting, and entertainment are not the only things he knows about, but he also has a unique gift to teach us how to master his creative visions. I love that Jonathan always dresses impecc…

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Ep 44: Finding Beauty in the Imperfections with Linda Gelfman 38:34

6y ago38:34

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Joining me on the show today is a professor of ceramics at American River College in Sacramento, a founding member of The E Street Gallery and Studios, and one of my favorite art teachers, Linda Gelfman. She has recently been exploring soft-sculpture as well as her ceramic work. She used her textile pieces in a recent show at The Kaneko Gallery at …

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43: Crafting The Life You Love With Amy Tan 39:38

6+ y ago39:38

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Joining me on the show today is crafter, designer and author, Amy Tangerine. Amy has always had a creative outlook on life. Growing up in Chicago, she wallpapered her walls with pages from fashion magazines. She has recently written a book titled Craft A Life You Love, a book that shows readers how to find their flow, maintain a positive mindset, a…

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42: Feeding Your Creativity with Food and Flavor with Lina Fat 1:13:17

6+ y ago1:13:17

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Lina Fat is VP of Culinary Research and Development for Fat Family Restaurant Group, based in Sacramento, CA. Her first dream was to be a pharmacist, which she fulfilled when she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California-San Francisco in 1964, where she met and married her husband, Kenneth. Her father-in-law, the late Fra…

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41: Creativity that Brings Joy, Mindfulness, Satisfaction, and Peace with Caroline Giroux 44:06

6+ y ago44:06

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Have recent celebrity suicides left you with a deep sadness and wonderment at what it takes to go that far into depression? Those are common thoughts when we hear the news that someone was so overwhelmed by life’s difficulties that suicide seemed the only answer. The good news is that hope is available for anyone who needs it, and life is full of p…

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40: Using Photography to Support a Cause with Alison Brown 32:07

6+ y ago32:07

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Our guest today is the photographer, Alison Brown. I learned of Alison through the Women’s Environmental Network of the San Francisco Bay area. I saw her work online, and I knew I had to have her on the show. Alison is an international photographer that discovered her passion for photography nearly ten years ago after embarking on her first backpac…

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39: Doctors Who Create with Vidya Viswanathan 43:06

6+ y ago43:06

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It is always a joy to see creativity bloom where you least expect it. I am speaking with student physician Vidya Viswanathan today, the founder of Doctors Who Create. Vidya and her team are on a mission to change the culture of medicine by fostering creativity. It is such a delight to see colleagues in medicine with an interest in creativity. Vidya…

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38: Celebrating National Scrapbook Day with Nancy Nally 42:14

6+ y ago42:14

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Do you know that May 5th is International (aka National) Scrapbook Day? By now, my regular listeners all know that I’m a really enthusiastic scrapbooker, and at the moment, I am busy creating a kit to take with me to Dixon, California, to celebrate this special tribute to scrapbooking. Although I have done more digital pages lately, I still love to…

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37: Using Creativity to Impact Future Generations with Patricia Newman 33:16

6+ y ago33:16

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The creative process of storytelling is both fascinating and inspiring. The stories we share and the ones we create play such a huge role in how we capture memories and shape the future. No one understands this better than Patricia (or Patty) Newman. Patty has a passion for telling stories, but her passion doesn’t stop there! I am excited for you t…

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36: Ireland Travelogue Highlighting Irish Coffee 17:40

6+ y ago17:40

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It's always so tempting to travel! When my husband called me over the other day to check out a fantastic tour of Ireland that he found while looking at his tablet, it reminded me that I had not yet continued with the tale that I'd started in the podcast a while back, about the wonderful adventure we had last year, while touring around Great Britain…

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35: Try New Things to Find What You Are Awesome At with Jen Cushman 45:42

6+ y ago45:42

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Art is not just for the artist! My guest today, Jen Cushman, is an artist, a crafter, and a teacher who embraces that mentality wholeheartedly. Jen works best in multimedia. Any time she tries to stick to one medium, it never ends up well! From scrapbooking to mixed media collage to jewelry and so much more, Jen wants us all to push outside of our …

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34: A Creative Approach to Fine Art with Diane Richey-Ward 45:53

6+ y ago45:53

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What really inspires your creativity? Do you ever use the time it takes to do your routine tasks as an opportunity to reflect on things? And if so, do you make use of those reflective moments for your inspiration? Some of my most creative ideas have come to me while preparing a meal, or while doing laundry. And at times I allow myself to really ind…

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33: Inspiration from People and Places for the Digital Creative with Lynn Grieveson 50:13

6+ y ago50:13

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Where do you get YOUR creative approach? For many, it comes from the people in our lives or the places we travel. My guest today draws from both of those for her inspired digital scrapbooking designs. I’m a big fan of hers and I love using her designs for digital pages. I know you’ll enjoy hearing her story and learning about her creative approach.…

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32: Creating Your Own Category with the Scrapbook Novels Author, Caroline Preston 53:58

7y ago53:58

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Have you ever thought of doing something creative that has never been done before? My guest today, author and archivist Caroline Preston, is the creator of a whole new genre of literature. Her books and stories are exciting and revealing, combining her passions of writing and storytelling in a new and creative way. Ironically, Caroline’s mother kep…

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31: Using Creative and Sustainable Technology to Solve 21st Century Problems with Mark Dorfman 37:31

7y ago37:31

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The natural world is filled with so much creative inspiration. Artists and designers often look to nature when deciding the shape and form of their creative works, but have you stopped to consider how we might mimic how the natural world functions? Biomimicry is the study of how nature is already solving some of the toughest problems facing mankind…

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30: The Unlimited Creativity of Online and Offline Scrap-booking with Jill Sprott 52:45

7y ago52:45

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Creativity is allowed to grow and flourish in a community. We see it in just about every art or craft. Thanks to the internet, we are more connected to fellow crafters than ever before, and the results are stunning. Together, we can share stories, draw inspiration, and give perspective. The more connections we make, the deeper our wellspring of cre…

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29: Creative Photography with Shutter Sisters Founder with Tracey Clark 54:35

7y ago54:35

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What is your artistic vision? The way you see the world is completely different than everyone else. And how incredible is that? As creative individuals, we have this great capacity to grow and heal through our art. This podcast celebrates the triumphs we as artists create, and I cannot think of a better person to celebrate with than today’s guest. …

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28: A Creative Approach to Storytelling with Stacy Julian 55:17

7y ago55:17

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Today I am excited to bring to you a pioneer of online craft courses, and one of my personal scrapbooking and storytelling heroes. Stacy Julian is with me today, and we had ourselves a grand old time chatting about creativity, the boom of the online crafting community, and the kinds of projects that light a fire within us. If it were not for Stacy’…

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27: Using Your Creativity to Help Others Tap Into Their Creativity with Eileen Hull 51:43

7y ago51:43

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Creativity rarely happens on an island by yourself. The crafting community is filled to bursting with strength, support, and heart, which is just what we need to celebrate during a season of gratitude. My guest today is Eileen Hall, and she has certainly discovered all of those things and more. Eileen is a Paper Trail traveling adventurer who craft…

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26: Getting Creative with Digital Arts with Janaina Oliveira 54:01

7y ago54:01

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Do you have some kind creative outlet that you use, in order to express what's going on with you, and in your life? Did you know that creating art is really good for you, both emotionally and mentally? Today we are really excited to have Janaina Oliviera, of With2Worlds.Org as our guest on the show. Janaina uses Digital Art to tell her stories and …

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25: Creative Storytelling Through Music and Lyrics with Forrest Eaglespeaker 23:20

7y ago23:20

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Today we are having a very first musician on the show! He is the delightful Canadian musician Forrest Eaglespeaker, founder of the band The North Sound and today he will be telling us about his storytelling, his music and the poetry of his lyrics, so listen in to find out more about Forrest and the wonderful music that he plays. Forrest has been pl…

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24: Creatively Using Video on Social Media with Jennifer Priest 1:01:39

7y ago1:01:39

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What does it take to run a successful creative business? Crafters and Artists have a unique set of challenges to face once we decide to turn our hobbies and passions into something profitable. Of course, there’s the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. For some, it might be a challenge to monetize their creativity. Marketing to reach an audience can also be …

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23: The Beauty of Being Different with Anna Aspnes 1:01:58

7y ago1:01:58

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One of the best things about art and design is its playfulness. Have you ever stopped to see your latest project as a playground? Maybe you are like so many of us and you caught up in chronological order, the perfect edges, and the ideal composition? Take a breath, take a step back, and let my guest Anna Aspnes show you a thing or two about how to …

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22: Creatively Addressing Women's Health Issues with Dr. Mary Guinan 1:07:23

7y ago1:07:23

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Public health is a topic many of us aren’t sufficiently informed on, and should be. We aren’t aware of the work that’s going on behind the scenes, or the benefits we’re missing out on due to the lack of attentiveness to the world around us. Dr. Mary Guinan has written a book on the subject, traveled the world for vaccination work, and helped women …

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21: A Creative Look at the Anthropology of Different Cultures with William Doonan 34:02

7y ago34:02

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Many of us are oblivious to the underlying history and culture in everything. We fail to notice the details and technicalities within our everyday life. In a “Creative Approach Podcast”, we will explore the anthropology of many different cultures and how it correlates with us today. Professor William Doonan is a professor at Sacramento City College…

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20: British Isles Travelogue: Feeding Creativity with Karen Poirier Brode 16:24

7y ago16:24

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Do you believe that travel makes your life richer and inspires your creativity? Well, I certainly do and today, I'm going to tell my travel story. I think that if you take every opportunity to explore as far and as often as your time and money allow, you will truly improve your life. Please visit the Facebook page of A Creative Approach Podcast and…

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19: Teaching Layout Design and Storytelling on the Scrapbook Page with Debbie Hodge 35:44

7+ y ago35:44

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Are you someone who really likes to tell stories? Are you analytical and would you like to leave a legacy and your history behind one day? If so, you're going to love today's show, with Debbie Hodge. Debbie is a really steadfast pal to Karen and she's also Karen's boss in her Scrapbook work. Karen contributes to Debbie's site, Get It Scrapped, alth…

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18: Increasing Your Creativity Quotient in Your Chosen Career with Dr. Eliza Chin 38:25

7+ y ago38:25

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What is your creativity quotient in YOUR chosen career? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that only certain careers allow for creativity, but, in reality, there is room for a creative approach almost everywhere! My guest today shares how she finds creativity in her work as a physician, and how women through…

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17: Varied Interests Can Enhance Your Creativity with Margot Potter 32:36

7+ y ago32:36

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Has anyone ever tried to limit your creativity? Have you been criticized for "jumping from one thing to another"? My guest today is proof that varied interests and endeavors can enrich and enhance your innate creativity. Don't be afraid to let your creative efforts flow in different directions! Margot Potter is three notches too loud, five notches …

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16: Creatively Share Your Point of View - The World May Need to Hear It wtih Christy Strickler 32:27

7+ y ago32:27

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Art, in whatever form it may take, is all about telling a story. What story do you have to share? What are the passions and interests that make you who you are? How can you share your own personal point of view with the rest of the world? Christy Stickler might know a thing or two about that. Christy is a homeschooling mom who used to Co-Host the D…

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15: Creatively Transforming Lives with Style with Chantera Gunn 29:30

7+ y ago29:30

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Do you have clothes in your closet that you don't wear‘? Do all of your clothes fit your Personality? This is what Chantera Gunn is here for! In the episode of A Creative Approach Podcast, Chantera is going to talk to us about herself and what she does for a living. How do you know if what you are wearing “goes” or what do you do when you can't sto…

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14: Finding Joyfulness in Creativity with Ursula Morgan 32:37

7+ y ago32:37

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Do you get a lot of joy from your experience of crafting? If so, you're really going to love today's episode, with Ursula Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Bug. Ursula firmly believes in the joyfulness to be found in crafting, from the delight of making something to the pleasure derived from receiving a beautifully crafted, handmade g…

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12: Big Ass Crafting with Mark Montano 33:38

7+ y ago33:38

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Today's Big Ass Guest is Mark Montano- he's at the top of Karen's list when it comes to having a creative approach! She's been a great fan of his, since seeing him on Trading Spaces and she has many of his books and watches lots of his Facebook Live videos. Listen in and find out more about Mark, what he does and how he really inspires people. Mark…

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11: Putting Creativity to Work for Charity with Elena Lai Etcheverry 38:39

7+ y ago38:39

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If you're a creative person with a desire to give something back to your community, you will really enjoy today's show, with Karen's bubbly and inspiring guest and long time friend, Elena Lai Etcheverry. Elena is the founder and Executive Director of Charity Wings.org, a Non-Profit Organization and DIY Make-A-Space in Southern California. Listen in…

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10: The Journey from Teaching to Acting with Keiko Elizabeth 39:05

7+ y ago39:05

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Creativity comes in many forms, and even though many choose a career that isn't particularly creative, you can find ways to leverage your creativity in that career. Other times, the creative soul isn't being fed and that mandates a change in career. That's exactly what happened to today's guest. Keiko Elizabeth went through a mid-career transformat…

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09: Using Creativity in Your Finances with Lynn Evans 41:05

7+ y ago41:05

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Do you know how many people are out there, who are really talented, yet just don't realize it at all? The guest on today's show, Lynn Evans, used to be that way, until someone pointed it out to her. Listen in today to find out what happened and how that motivated her to really tap in to her creativity. Lynn, who is a natural storyteller and a teach…

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08: The Marriage of Art and Science with Dr. Kathryn Ko 29:35

7+ y ago29:35

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Welcome to another episode of A Creative Approach Podcast! My special guest for today is Dr. Kathryn Ko. Kathryn grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and went to medical school at the University of Hawaii. She absolutely fell in love with the brain and central nervous system and wanted to pursue it. She moved to New York and did a residency and a neurosurge…

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07: Coffee, Comics and Craft-lebrities with Tiffany Price 30:21

7+ y ago30:21

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If you're inspired by wacky people who live multi- faceted, creative lives, listen in to today's show, as Karen interviews her guest, Tiffany Price and explores her creative approach, to the world of 'craft-lebrities' and acting. Tiffany, who lives in the Los Angeles area, is a comedic actress turned girl boss, having recently started out as a busi…

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06: A Colorful Career with Color Burst Creator, Ken Oliver 26:15

8y ago26:15

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Do people with passion inspire you? And do you enjoy learning from the creative ideas of interesting artists? If this is so for you, listen in to today's show and find out more about Ken Oliver and what he does. You will also enjoy hearing about the quaint historic, riverside town that he is truly fortunate to call his home. Ken is an artist, marke…

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05: Using Your Creativity to Influence Your Career with Kara Gott Warner 30:14

8y ago30:14

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Are you looking to start a career in knitting design? Would you like to take a peek behind the curtain in the working life of an editor of a knitting magazine? Then join Karen Poirier-Brode on this week's episode of “A Creative Approach Podcast” as she explores the working world of dynamic and versatile Kara Gott Warner. Kara, a native New Yorker, …

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04: Using Creativity to Solve Global Social Problems with Dr. Padmini Murthy 26:36

8y ago26:36

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Are you willing to be of service to others? Would you love to make a difference to the lives of less fortunate individuals, but aren't sure how? Let Dr. Padmini Murthy activate your conscience and inspire you, as she talks to Karen Poirier-Brode about her experiences while working with the poorest of the poor, on this week's episode of “A Creative …

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03: Coloring Outside the Lines with Erin Manning 26:52

8y ago26:52

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Do creative people inspire you? Would you like to enhance your own creativity, or nourish it in your children? If so, let this week's dynamic and versatile guest on “A Creative Approach Podcast”, Erin Manning, encourage you to “color outside the lines” as she is interviewed by Karen Poirier-Brode. Erin Manning is a warm-hearted, enthusiastic and ta…

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02: Add Depth to Your Digital Scrapbook with Cheryl Ashcroft 42:02

8y ago42:02

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Are you looking for new and exciting ways to add depth to your scrapbooking projects? Would you love to learn more about the art of digital scrapbooking? If so, join Karen Poirier-Brode this week, on A Creative Approach Podcast, as she interviews Cheryl Ashcraft, designer of digital scrapbook kits and templates, as they talk about Cheryl's creative…

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01: Finding The Creativity Within with Charr Crail 23:57

8y ago23:57

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Would you love to be a creative person, but think that only certain people are born that way? Do you have a desire to express something creatively, yet feel that you're not talented enough to do it? If so, break through your limiting ideas and become inspired by this week's guest on “A Creative Approach Podcast”, Charr Crail, as she is interviewed …

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