The Creative Pulse podcast

Angela de Burger
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The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too. 

  1. 4D AGO

    2025 Wrapped and Ready for 2026

    Hello friends! I’m your host Angela de Burger, and today I want to take the opportunity to look back on a great year of creativity-filled conversations as well as look forward to a new year of creative exploration. I also want to ask you the question I pose to guests on every episode: What are your tips for starting up, or keeping up, the creative energy in your life? To share a tip, you can: record a short voicemail from your phone or computer at speakpipe.com/CreativePulseor you can send me a message or tag me in a post on Instagram @creativepulsepodcast I’ll share your tips on future episodes of the podcast and on social media so that your ideas can help other people who are looking for some creative inspiration. Thank you for being here in 2025! I can’t wait to bring you even more conversations with incredible, creative people in 2026. ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    4 min

  2. 2025-12-17

    Ep 137: Lara Kluczynski - Whimsical, Wearable Hat Sculptures

    Lara Kluczynski is a self-taught multimedia artist who hand sculpts whimsical, wearable hats and headpieces that blend fashion and sculpture. She combines decorative frieze-style elements with fantastical animals, balancing tradition and kitsch in her creations. Lara explores innovative materials and techniques in her pieces, probing the boundaries between different art forms. Her style is theatrical, surreal and playful, with hints of antiquity and comedy sprinkled throughout. Lara’s work is currently featured in an online group exhibition at the Poetic Tiger Gallery entitled “Fables of Time” and in March 2026 she will have a solo show at that same gallery. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lara about how she brings her creative visions to life, how her style has developed over time, and where she finds inspiration for her designs. Say hi to Lara:   Website - craftglamour.com   Instagram - @craft.glamour   TikTok - @craftglamour   Poetic Tiger Gallery - Fables of Time group exhibition ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    43 min

  3. 2025-12-03

    Ep 136: Amanda Witucki - Paper Artist

    Amanda Witucki is living her dream after finding artistic inspiration through the medium of paper, making origami-based paper sculptures. She uses origami folding techniques and specially chosen thick paper to create paper “paintings”, experiential works and site-specific art installations. In her artworks, Amanda combines precision and repetition with whimsy and colour. She’s also the creative mind behind the Secret Prezzie Project, an initiative to inspire hope, spread joy and connect strangers by hiding treasure-filled presents in plain sight. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Amanda about how her creative community helped her realize she is an artist, why paper is her creative medium of choice, how she fuels her insatiable creative curiosity, and what the Secret Prezzie Project looks like in action. Say hi to Amanda:   Websites:     - The Paper Committee - papercommittee.com     - Secret Prezzie Project - /secretprezzieproject   Instagram - @thepapercommittee Show mentions - the people who inspire Amanda:     - El Anatsui - elanatsui.art (web) and @elanatsui.art (Instagram)     - Bekah Worley - bekahworleyco.com (web) and @bekahworleyco (Instagram)      - Conny Gölz Schmitt - connygoelzschmitt.com (web) and @connygoelzschmitt (Instagram)      - Aunty Beast - archenemyarts.comauntybeast (web) and @aunty_beast (Instagram)  ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    54 min

  4. 2025-11-19

    Ep 135: Laura June Ness - West End Performer (Harry Potter), Dancer and Dream Chaser

    Laura June Ness is a Canadian dancer, actor, aerialist and singer who decided to make a big leap and chase her dream of performing in a West End show in London. And she made her dream come true! Laura is now a cast member of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and recently made her debut performance in London’s West End. She’s sharing this creative adventure with her growing social media community, showing the work that goes into pursuing a dream like this, including all of the highs and lows she’s experiencing along the way. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Laura about her journey to being cast in a Harry Potter stage show, what it’s like to perform on a West End stage, her creative process for creating a character, and why she decided to share her creative life on social media. Say hi to Laura:   Instagram - @laura.june.ness   TikTok - @laura.june.ness   YouTube - @LauraJuneNess ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    50 min

  5. 2025-11-05

    Ep 134: Nadja Nikko - Prop Maker for Film and Entertainment

    Nadja Nikko is a prop maker who dreamed of making props for the film industry and she’s made her dream come true! After being inspired by the prop makers from the Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Harry Potter series, she’s now making props for lots of productions, including Hollywood films. Nadja regularly shares behind-the-scenes insights into the world of prop making, techniques and materials, tutorials, creative tips, and personal stories from working in the film industry around the world. She says it’s not just the craft of prop making she loves, it’s the creative journey. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Nadja about what fuels her passion for making props, the types of projects that get her creative energy flowing, and why she believes that anything is possible. Say hi to Nadja:   Instagram - @nadjanikko   TikTok - @nadjanikko   YouTube - @NadjaNikko  ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    35 min

  6. 2025-10-22

    Ep 133: Kelly Lyles - Art Car Creator, Curator and Painter

    Kelly Lyles infuses creativity into every part of her life. She’s designed five art cars, organizes an annual art car festival and is a fine art painter specializing in portraits. Kelly is also an artistic community builder, attending openings and events most days of the week and supporting her wide network of creative friends in every way possible. Her art cars are vividly decorated and have creative names such as Leopard Bernstein and Excessories Odd-yssey. The Seattle Art Car Blowout she organizes is a gathering for art car makers and lovers, welcoming an amazing array of art cars that are creatively designed according to the unique visions of their owners. Kelly is also a fine art painter who specializes in portraits and visual puns involving animals. Rumour has it she knows everybody in the Seattle art scene and she has curated her home like an art museum, decorated from the floor to the ceiling with the artworks of hundreds of other artists she loves. Her creative passion also extends to her fashion and accessory choices. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Kelly about her love of art cars, her punny series of animal portraits, the strong creative community she’s developed, and how she welcomes creativity into every aspect of her life. Say hi to Kelly:   Website - kellyspot.com and Seattle Art Car Blowout   Instagram - @lkellylyles   Facebook - /L.kellylyles ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    48 min

  7. 2025-10-08

    Ep 132: Rachael Harms Mahlandt - Sidewalk Joy Artist and Global Map Curator

    Rachael Harms Mahlandt is passionate about creating Sidewalk Joy - adding bright spots of whimsy to her city through creative art installations. Sidewalk Joy spots are free, curated public galleries, exchanges and displays, often installed in front yards, along a sidewalk fence, or on the side of a building. Her first project was creating a dinosaur-themed diorama (a ‘Dinorama’), which then led to a dino exchange, a micro book swap, an Air Bee N Bee, micro parks, a mug exchange, and more. Building on the success of the Portland Sidewalk Joy map she co-created, Rachael recently launched a Worldwide Sidewalk Joy map, highlighting hundreds of projects (and growing!). She loves the community connections that happen through Sidewalk Joy spots and openly shares her own knowledge to help other people get started. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Rachael about what sparked her love of sidewalk art installations, how she comes up with new ideas, how these projects bring people together and build community, and what you can find on the Worldwide Sidewalk Joy map. Say hi to Rachael:   Websites:     - Sidewalk Joy - sidewalkjoy.com     - PDX Sidewalk Joy - pdxsidewalkjoy.com     - Worldwide Sidewalk Joy - worldwidesidewalkjoy.com   Instagram - @pdxdinorama   TikTok - @pdxdinorama   Facebook - /pdxdinorama   YouTube - @PDXDinorama/shorts   Bluesky - /pdxdinorama.bsky.social Show mentions:   Awesome Foundation Portland - awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/portland ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    51 min

  8. 2025-09-24

    Ep 131: John Avilla - Creative Community Builder and Musician

    John Avilla joined his family’s band at only 8 years of age and the experience ignited a lifelong passion for music. Building on his expertise in branding and marketing for global companies, he is now a co-founder of Sound Union, a first-of-its-kind social club and creative studio in Redwood City, California. The space welcomes people who make music a central part of their lives—not necessarily as a career, but as a passion. It’s a cultural hub where music fuels well-being, creativity and connection. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with John about what being a musician has brought to his life, how he fosters collaboration and connection at Sound Union, and how music can be an energizing force in daily life. Say hi to John:   Website - soundunion.com   Instagram - @joinsoundunion   Facebook - /JoinSoundUnion   LinkedIn - /johngavilla ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    40 min
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The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too. 

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  • Creator
    Angela de Burger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Creative Pulse podcast
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