Freelance Minds

Lisl Knizner
  • 5.0 (2)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A monthly podcast featuring individuals in freelance, entrepreneurship, small business, and more. Our host @thecreativelisl (Instagram) speaks with people who are using their talents, businesses, and skills to pave their own path in their communities and throughout the world. Freelance Minds features guests with roots in Michigan, especially those from the Flint, Michigan area. The podcast concluded with 9 total episodes. Thanks for listening! 

Episodes

  1. 11/09/2021

    Ep 9- Melis Agabigum

    This month on Freelance Minds, Lisl has a conversation with internationally celebrated artist, educator, and writer Melis Agabigum on teaching in higher ed while working as a professional artist, and why the arts are vital for everyone. Melis is a visiting assistant professor at Earlham College and has had her jewelry shown around the world at galleries and exhibitions, most recently winning The Emerging Designer Award at Romanian Jewelry Week 2021. More about Melis: Website: https://www.melisbanu.com/home Art Jewelry Forum: https://artjewelryforum.org/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ms_melisbanu Earlham College Metals Instagram www.instagram.com/earlham_metals Melis's work at Pistachios Art Jewelry and Objects Chicago https://www.pistachiosonline.com/search?q=melis+agabigum The Flint Cultural Center in Flint, MI ft. The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) http://flintcultural.org/ More on your host, Lisl Knizner: www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl www.lislknizner.com Join Freelance Minds next month for the finale of Season 1!

    1h 6m

  2. 10/04/2021

    Ep 8 - Jody Henderson & Alex Vincent

    October is here and so is this conversation with content creators and podcasters Jody Henderson & Alex Vincent. Look at their process for creating content, upgrading recording equipment, and deciding how to market themselves in this intimate chat. Find more from my guests here: Jody - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/clevergirlfx Alex- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/misterredplays What Makes It Scary Podcast Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/makesitscary Peeves and Qs Podcast Twitter http://www.twitter.com/peevesandqs Find more from me at www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl on Instagram or at www.lislknizner.com Sneak Peek: Coming up next episode: A conversation with Artist and Educator Melis Agabigum.

    51 min

  3. 09/04/2021

    Ep 7 - Calvin Williams & Alex Vincent

    Freelance Minds is back and delving into the world of online gaming with Calvin Williams and Alex Vincent. We talk about gaming as a hobby vs monetization, what work/life balance looks like, what it takes to cultivate an online community, and what they love about streaming. Find more from Calvin: GotBooze Twitch @gotbooze Instagram @gotbooze YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Gotbooze Twitter @Gotbooze7 Find more from Alex: MisterredProductions YouTube https://www.youtube.com/MisterRedProductions Twitter @MisterRedPlays Website: http://www.misterredproductions.com/ Find more from Lisl and Freelance Minds podcast on Instagram at @thecreativelisl Listen to all episodes on Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Hosted on Spreaker.com. Next month: The hosts of the "What Makes It Scary?" podcast talk all things spooky for October.

    1h 13m

  4. 07/05/2021

    Ep 6 - Austin Foster

    It isn't just "doing hair". Listen as friend of the show and Michigan based hairstylist Austin Foster stops by Freelance Minds. We discuss the beauty industry, common misconceptions of hairstylists, and why being able to talk to people is so important. Austin is currently a stylist in Genesee County/Mid Michigan. You can find him/follow his hair journey on social media on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/maneperformancebybp/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maneperformancebp/ Follow Lisl on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/ For more Freelance Minds, and to listen to older episodes visit https://linktr.ee/thecreativelisl

    38 min

  5. 06/04/2021

    Ep 5 - Kayla Driskell

    June is here and Freelance Minds is talking all things Disney magic with Kayla Driskell, owner of online shop Fairytale Bows. Drop in as we discuss Kayla's background as a park performer, knack for starting small businesses, and her advice to individuals setting off on their own. More information on Kayla and Fairytale Bows: Website https://shopfairytalebows.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fairytale_bows SmartBio to Shop and More https://smart.bio/fairytalebows/ Find Freelance Minds and Lisl on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl Find a new episode of the podcast every 4th of the month!

    35 min

  6. 05/04/2021

    Ep 4 - Evan Lian

    Evan Lian is a Michigan based cartoonist and illustrator who has been a New Yorker contributor since 2018. Listen as Evan shares his story of starting off in cartooning, working remotely, collaborating with brands he believes in, and more. You can find more about Evan, including his portfolio of work, here: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/evahnsan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evahnsan/ Website: https://www.evanlian.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/2dudeswatchcartoons Thank you for listening! Find your host Lisl and Freelance Minds on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl

    54 min

  7. 04/04/2021

    Ep 3 - Michelle Cygan

    A conversation with Michelle Cygan, owner of Los Angeles based Sleeping Bear Candle Company. After growing up and graduating in Michigan, Michelle took on the LA television world in casting and production. She walks us through her career so far and fills us in on how she turned her candle side hobby into a full fledged businesses. Find Michelle and Sleeping Bear Candle Company online: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sleepingbearcandleco/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sleepingbearcandleco Website https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/ Candles for a Cause: PRIDE https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/products/pride?_pos=1&_sid=dd4af2c91&_ss=r BLM https://sleepingbearcandlecompany.com/products/copy-of-clean?_pos=1&_sid=7077bfc4c&_ss=r Find your host, Lisl, online here: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecreativelisl

    46 min

  8. 03/04/2021

    Ep 2 - Jenifer Veloso

    Join the conversation with Jenifer Veloso, a Brasilian-American photojournalist based in Flint, MI. Jen walks us through her career trajectory from being a trauma nurse to becoming a photographer, speaks on the importance of mentors, and highlights how being a child of immigrants impacts her work. Jenifer's Information: Website: https://jeniferveloso.com/ and https://www.flintside.com/authors/jenifer-veloso.aspx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenzafrenza/ Email: jenfveloso@gmail.com Find Lisl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl

    1h 7m

  9. 02/04/2021

    Ep 1 - Tiffany Thorpe | Aurelia

    A conversation with Tiffany Thorpe, a freelance songwriter and classical soprano who calls Flint, MI home. We touch on breaking into the local music scene, when to blaze your own path in business, not being everyone's cup of tea, and her new EP. Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aureliasvoice/ Tiffany's music: https://soundcloud.com/tiffanyjthorpe & https://tiffanythorpe.bandcamp.com/ Tiffany's website: https://tiffanythorpemusic.com/ Find Lisl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativelisl/

    1 hr
  • 9 Episodes

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About

A monthly podcast featuring individuals in freelance, entrepreneurship, small business, and more. Our host @thecreativelisl (Instagram) speaks with people who are using their talents, businesses, and skills to pave their own path in their communities and throughout the world. Freelance Minds features guests with roots in Michigan, especially those from the Flint, Michigan area. The podcast concluded with 9 total episodes. Thanks for listening! 

Information

  • Creator
    Lisl Knizner
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Creative Lisl, 2024
  • Show Website
    Freelance Minds