Everyday Talent Podcast Betty Xie

Join me in this mini =-episode of “Start Your Day with…” as I sit down with the incredible Javelin, a multi-talented creative who juggles coaching, film industry advocacy, and acting. Javelin shares their secrets to crafting an intentional workday that embraces flexibility and prioritizes well-being.About Javelin: Javelin Laurence is a Coach, Educator, and Storyteller with a special interest in neurodivergent world building. They consider themselves an alchemist, transmuting the raw mate...

Have you ever felt like you're not allowed to have more than one passion? Or that you have to choose just one creative endeavour to be successful? If so, this episode is for you. My guest today is Javelin, an actor, coach, educator, and storyteller. Javelin knows firsthand what it's like to feel like you have to choose just one path. For years, they focused solely on their acting career, believing that was the only way to be successful. But eventually, they gave themselves the permission to b...

Ever felt the thrill of ditching the 9-to-5 for the freedom of freelancing, only to realize it's not all rainbows and butterflies? If your creative hustle is feeling more like a never-ending grind, you're not alone. I've been there, and so have many of the amazing creatives I work with. But here's the good news: freelancing doesn't have to be another soul-sucking job.In this episode, I'm diving deep into the three telltale signs that your freelancing career is veering into toxic territory. We...

In this episode of Start Your Day with a Creative, I sit down with the amazing Cristal Buemi to explore her daily routine and how she stays inspired and productive. From her morning rituals to her end-of-day practices, Cristal offers a glimpse into how she structures her workweek and maintains her creative energy. Whether she's teaching, working on personal projects, or taking care of client work, Cristal's approach to balancing her diverse roles is both insightful and inspiring.About Cristal...

Have you ever felt trapped in a career that drains your creativity rather than fuels it? Meet Cristal Buemi, a Puerto Rican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans from stop motion animation, video art, photography to collage and digital design. In this episode, I chat with Cristal about her incredible journey of career transformation. Cristal shares her early experiences working in broadcast TV, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moment when she realized her true call...

Today, we're chatting with Kar, also known as sketchykarr, who juggles her role as an illustrator and running a unique bottle shop in London. In this new episode of Start Your Day with a Creative, Kar shares insights into her non-typical weeks that blend job hunting, managing her business, and finding time for creativity.Listen in to learn how Kar starts her day to fuel her creativity, the strategies she uses to wind down, and her personal tips for getting into the creative zone. Whether you'...