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“There’s this connection that happens when you write something you want down, and make it tangible in the world” – a conversation with Daniel Scherl

“There’s this connection that happens when you write something you want down, and make it tangible in the world” – a conversation with Daniel Scherl

“I have a big dream list that now has over 200 items. I hadn’t looked at in five years, until very recently. When I looked at it, I discovered that about forty things on that list I’d done… without even

Creative Life Interview November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 director, Interview Series, musician, producer Read more

“I decided to trust that things would turn around… and they did.” – an interview with Spencer Teeter

“I decided to trust that things would turn around… and they did.” – an interview with Spencer Teeter

Spencer Teeter is a Canadian born actor, singer, songwriter, and composer currently based in Vancouver BC. Most notably working on Bravo’s “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce”, recurring on Discovery’s “Twisted Tales of my 9 to 5”, and working on various other

Creative Life Interview October 13, 2015February 15, 2017 Interview Series, musician, vocalist Read more

“Pressure can force you to breakthrough a threshold.” – an interview with Daniel Deorksen

“Pressure can force you to breakthrough a threshold.” – an interview with Daniel Deorksen

“It’s not a finished product, but it’s very imperative that you treat it like a finished product because that’s what people are coming to see… I’ve learned to always stand by my work, even if I know that there’s improvements to

Creative Life Interview May 9, 2015May 20, 2015 director, Interview Series, musician, My Greatest Failure Read more

John Pippus: I took that chance, and that growl that came out of the amp was pure rock and roll.

John Pippus: I took that chance, and that growl that came out of the amp was pure rock and roll.

“We are all very vulnerable and insecure, and people can relate to that. Much more than they can relate to someone who is super super confident.” About John Pippus From sharing a stage with Jackson Browne to playing to small,

Christine Bissonnette March 19, 2015March 19, 2015 Interview Series, musician Read more

Jay Daniel Flett: I don’t really look at anything that I’ve done in my life as a failure, but my greatest obstacle in the past was fear.

Jay Daniel Flett: I don’t really look at anything that I’ve done in my life as a failure, but my greatest obstacle in the past was fear.

“Before I would over-think things and I would talk myself out of everything. Now I just do it. Doubt opens the door for a lot of thought that could become negative. I could talk myself out of an experience that could

Creative Life Interview December 3, 2014February 6, 2015 Interview Series, musician Read more

Bob Rylett: Complete every project you start. See it through. The Muse will hesitate giving you your next inspiration if you leave work unfinished.

Bob Rylett: Complete every project you start. See it through. The Muse will hesitate giving you your next inspiration if you leave work unfinished.

About Bob Rylett Over 20 years ago, Bob turned away from law school and made the bold decision to become a musician. He had never played a guitar and he didn’t know how to sing, but he knew that he was

Creative Life Interview June 4, 2014February 6, 2015 Interview Series, musician Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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