FEEL SEEN Space

Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée
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Welcome to FEEL SEEN Podcast — conversations across photography, fashion, visual arts, film, curation, and contemporary image-making. We speak with artists and industry leaders about the realities of building and sustaining a creative career today—sharing insight into creative growth, professional journeys, and the evolving landscape of visual culture. Through honest and thoughtful dialogue, FEEL SEEN explores how creative work is shaped, developed, and experienced. Ready to Feel Seen? Book a Session at https://feelseenspace.com/sessions Youtube: @feelseen-space Instagram: @feelseen.space

  1. May 30

    18 - Finding Beauty in the Ordinary, with Johanna Benaïnous, Photographer & Artist

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Johanna Benaïnous — photographer, artist, and one half of the acclaimed duo Elsa & Johanna — for a conversation about artistic vision, creative confidence, and building a sustainable career in photography. From photographing friends as a teenager to exhibiting internationally, Johanna shares how intuition, collaboration, and a strong sense of personal vision have shaped her practice. Together with Elsa Parra, she creates cinematic photographic worlds that transform ordinary people and everyday moments into powerful visual narratives. Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore: · How to develop a recognizable visual language and artistic identity · Why trust, intuition, and observation are essential creative tools · Building a long-term photography career while staying true to your vision · Navigating self-doubt, rejection, and the pressure to constantly produce · The importance of showing your work and creating opportunities for yourself · Balancing creativity with the practical realities of running an artistic practice · Finding inspiration, protecting your creative energy, and trusting your own timing This episode is for photographers, artists, and creatives looking to strengthen their visual voice, gain confidence in their work, and create from a place of authenticity rather than comparison. Resources & Links Book a mentoring session: ⁠⁠⁠⁠feelseenspace.com/mentors⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@feelseen.space⁠⁠⁠ Watch full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@feelseen-space⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Johanna: ⁠@johannabenainous Follow Sara: ⁠⁠⁠@saravanpe ⁠⁠⁠Follow Roxanne: ⁠⁠⁠@roxannedoucet⁠

    48 min

  2. Apr 24

    17- Living by Design, with Marine Buffard, Artist & Animation Director

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Marine Buffard — Artist & Animation Director — for an honest and introspective conversation about creativity, attention, and building a life aligned with your own rhythm. Based in Paris and working internationally, Marine shares her journey from graphic design to illustration, and how stepping away from external expectations allowed her to reconnect with a slower, more intentional creative practice. From resisting productivity norms to protecting her focus in a hyper-distracted world, she offers a grounded perspective on what it means to truly “live by design.” Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore: · Letting go of the “ideal creative lifestyle” and embracing your natural rhythm · Why starting small is the best cure to procrastination · Navigating fast-paced editorial work vs. long-form, experimental projects · How constraints and imperfections shape a distinctive artistic style · Meditation, inner clarity, and reconnecting with joy in the creative process · The difference between art and content in an algorithm-driven world · Living and working with intention in a culture of speed and distraction This episode is a conversation about reclaiming time, attention, and authorship — and finding creative freedom by listening more closely to yourself. A must-listen for artists, creatives, and anyone seeking a more mindful and sustainable way of working and living. Resources & Links Book a mentoring session: ⁠⁠⁠⁠feelseenspace.com/mentors⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@feelseen.space⁠⁠⁠ Watch full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@feelseen-space⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Marine: ⁠@becomingamorningperson Follow Sara: ⁠⁠⁠@saravanpe ⁠⁠⁠Follow Roxanne: ⁠⁠⁠@roxannedoucet⁠

    36 min

  3. Mar 12

    16- Building Cultural Visibility, with Hannah Gottlieb-Graham, PR and Founder of Alma Communications

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Hannah Gottlieb-Graham, founder of the New York–based PR agency Alma Communications for a conversation about storytelling, cultural visibility, and the evolving role of PR in the arts. Hannah shares her path from The New Yorker and Surface Magazine to leading communications at Aperture Foundation before launching Alma in 2019. Named after her mother, the agency reflects her upbringing in a family of writers and researchers — a perspective that continues to shape her relationship-driven work with artists and cultural institutions. Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore: · Starting a communications agency just before the pandemic and growing it organically with her husband through community · The art of PR: translating artists’ visions into compelling stories and media visibility · Working with emerging and established voices across photography, fashion, and contemporary art · Why relationships, trust, and shared values matter more than traditional client structures · The differences between supporting individual artists and large cultural institutions · The shifting media landscape, from traditional editorial to social platforms and new forms of storytelling · Staying curious: seeing art, reading constantly, and keeping a pulse on culture This episode is a conversation about community, storytelling, and the work behind making artists, institutions and cultural projects truly seen. Resources & Links Book a mentoring session: ⁠⁠⁠⁠feelseenspace.com/mentors⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@feelseen.space⁠⁠⁠ Watch full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@feelseen-space⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Hannah: ⁠@hannahgottliebgraham Follow Sara: ⁠⁠⁠@saravanpe ⁠⁠⁠Follow Roxanne: ⁠⁠⁠@roxannedoucet⁠

    47 min

  4. Feb 25

    15- Human Resonance, with Krešimir Špicer, Opera Tenor

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with internationally acclaimed tenor Krešimir Špicer for a powerful conversation about opera, education, discipline, and the deeply human nature of music. From growing up in war-time Croatia to performing on the world’s leading stages, Krešimir reflects on how music shaped his life — not as an elite pursuit, but as a fundamental human necessity. He challenges the idea of opera as inaccessible, and makes a compelling case for curiosity, slowness, and the irreplaceable power of live performance. Hosted by Sara Van Pée, this episode explores: - Growing up with music during political upheaval and discovering a calling early - Opera as the most complete art form — combining music, theater, craft, and community - Why opera is not elitist, but has been institutionalized over time - The neuroscience of music and why arts education is essential - The psychological and physical realities of being an opera singer and the transformative power of live performance - Teaching singing as a process of self-discovery and undoing fear - Music as a spiritual, communal force woven into human history This episode is a reflection on voice — as identity, instrument, and expression. A must-listen for musicians, artists, and anyone curious about why music remains one of the most vital forces in human life.

    59 min

  5. Feb 5

    14- Best of 2025: A Year of Becoming

    As we step into 2026, FEEL SEEN Space pauses to reflect on our first year of conversations. Hosted by Sara Van Pée and Roxanne Doucet, this episode is a curated Best of 2025, drawing from 13 interviews with artists, writers, directors, and cultural workers who shared their stories, doubts, and wisdom. Through these voices, one question emerges: What does it really mean to be a creative today? From early feelings of otherness to professional turning points, from learning the craft to unlearning fear, this episode traces the emotional and practical realities of creative life — a living, evolving practice shaped by place, people, and self-trust. We explore: - How early sensitivity and difference shape creative identity - The influence of cities, culture, and public support - The craft of practice, attention, and curiosity - The emotional realities of freelance life: freedom, loneliness, resilience - Collaboration rooted in respect and integrity - Sustainable work lives through boundaries and self-knowledge - Fear, self-honesty, and knowing when to stay or leave - Redefining value, ease, and self-worth - Creativity as a healing, spiritual, and collective practice This episode is about being seen: seeing yourself, being mirrored by others, and building spaces where creativity can thrive without self-erasure. We are deeply grateful to our guests for their generosity and to our listeners for growing this space with us. Join us in stepping into 2026 with more alignment, courage, and care — for your work, your process, and yourself. ResourcesBook a mentoring session: ⁠feelseenspace.com⁠Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @feelseen.space Follow us on YouTube: @feelseen-space Follow Roxanne on Instagram: @RoxanneDoucetFollow Sara on Instagram: @SaraVanPe If you’re ready to be seen—artistically, emotionally, and holistically—this space is for you.

    1h 4m

  6. 12/30/2025

    13- Curating with Care, with Giorgia Basch, Founder of BilderAtlas

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Giorgia Basch, curator, publisher, art director, and founder of BilderAtlas, for a deeply reflective conversation about images, freedom, feminism, and the long-term responsibilities of cultural work. Giorgia shares her journey from fashion art direction to independent publishing and curation, and explains why stepping away from commercial systems allowed her to reclaim authorship, slowness, and care. Through books, exhibitions, and future gallery spaces, BilderAtlas becomes a platform for intentional image-making and feminist visibility. Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore: ·       Moving from fashion and advertising to building a values-led curatorial practice ·       Working with iconic artists like Larry Fink and honoring legacies such as Pippa Garner and Bibi Tomasi ·       Why photobooks are “portable exhibitions” fostering intimacy with images ·       The ethics of publishing, collectability, and choosing small-scale, intentional production ·       Feminism as a lived practice (not an ideology) and its influence on curatorial choices ·       Championing and highlighting the visibility of women artists ·       Trust, mentorship, and one-to-one relationships as foundations for creative life ·       Learning to leave toxic environments and reclaim freedom through independent work ·       Curating with intuition, slowness, and future-oriented thinking This episode is a conversation about care, authorship, and being seen: by yourself, your collaborators, and your community. A must-listen for curators, artists, publishers, and anyone seeking a more intentional and sustainable way of working with images.

    53 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    12- Unblocking Creative Flow, with Oevra Founder and Writer Tasha Young

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Tasha Young: writer, multidisciplinary creative, and founder of Oevra (oevra.app, a digital platform designed to support the creative process. Tasha opens up about the realities of living a creative life, from navigating uncertainty and burnout to the essential role of rest, play, and nervous-system care.She shares how her lifelong relationship with creativity informed the design of Oevra, a neuroscience-backed platform blending research, immersive digital environments, ambient sound, and mental-health tools to help creatives reconnect with their flow and overcome creative blocks.Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore:- Growing up in an artistic, free-spirited household and discovering creativity early through music, art, and community- How mentorship, collaboration, and creative networks shaped her confidence and practice- Navigating imposter syndrome and building confidence through doing, sharing, and staying connected while leading a nomadic creative lifestyle- The Oevra app: a structured, accessible, science-backed platform to guide users into flow, focus, problem-solving, and “unblocking” without digital distractions- The role of ambient music, mindfulness, and somatic tools in regulating the nervous system and supporting brain health- Living with synesthesia: how sound becomes shape in Tasha’s creative world- Why rest, joy, play, and “incubation” are essential for sustainable, long-term creativityThis episode is a thoughtful conversation about cultivating creativity as a lived ecosystem. Perfect for writers, creatives, and anyone seeking a grounded, intentional approach to their creative life. It’s a reminder that creativity is accessible to everyone who wants to reconnect with their creative flow.

    57 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    11- Designing with Authenticity, with Apple Creative Director Françoise Cournoyer

    In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Françoise Cournoyer—Apple Creative Director and visionary designer—who shares her journey of leading with curiosity while staying true to her creative voice. Françoise reflects on the power of authenticity in fueling both confidence and creativity, the importance of mentorship and community in shaping a creative career, and the responsibility of women to claim their space while fostering inclusive, forward-thinking creative cultures. She also explores how constraints can spark innovation, even within corporate environments, and how art, music, and life experiences—from motherhood to travel and everyday observations—intertwine to inspire her design work. Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore: Françoise’s creative path from fashion design to AppleThe mentors and values that shaped her leadership styleHow authenticity fuels confidence and creativityCreative community as a vital source of inspiration and supportHow constraints can spark innovation in both corporate and personal projectsThe evolving creative landscape and technology’s impact on designBalancing ambition and motherhood This episode is a thoughtful conversation about confidence, leadership, and embracing your authentic creative voice—perfect for emerging artists, designers, and anyone seeking inspiration for their own journey.

    48 min
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Welcome to FEEL SEEN Podcast — conversations across photography, fashion, visual arts, film, curation, and contemporary image-making. We speak with artists and industry leaders about the realities of building and sustaining a creative career today—sharing insight into creative growth, professional journeys, and the evolving landscape of visual culture. Through honest and thoughtful dialogue, FEEL SEEN explores how creative work is shaped, developed, and experienced. Ready to Feel Seen? Book a Session at https://feelseenspace.com/sessions Youtube: @feelseen-space Instagram: @feelseen.space

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  • Creator
    Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée
  • Show Website
    FEEL SEEN Space