Pure Fire Creatives

Racquel Keller
  • 5.0 (4)
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The purpose of this podcast is to give Creatives (especially Women Creatives, although others are completely welcome) an opportunity to connect with each other, promote themselves & educate people interested in the creative process. So, if you are an artist, painter, sculptor, textile artist, installation artist of any sort, a curator, gallery owner, chef, filmmaker, creative thinker, art owner or art lover...this group is for you! And if I missed out on naming any fabulous creative category, please let me know! I will add it to the list! Let's get our creative fires burning!

  1. Holly Danger Talks Happiness & The Power of "Do it Messy"

    03/06/2021

    Holly Danger Talks Happiness & The Power of "Do it Messy"

    Holly and I chat about her love of The Flaming Lips, the power of giving yourself permission to do it messy, and the importance of doing what makes you happy.  We talk about how Covid impacted her work and how she pivoted to create an amazing and vibrant community experience to help keep people connected in these strange times! Holly Danger is an Experiential Designer and Video Artist. She is also the founder of the Danger Gallery, an immersive video art space in Stamford, CT. Danger’s work brings ideas to life through creative videos and creative video experiences. The overall vision to bring together art, technology, and human connection through video installations and live video performances. The work is unique to each experience and created with a sense of design and artistry for both the art and commercial world. Her work has spanned the spectrum from the Museum of the Moving Image in NYC to the Black Rock desert at Burning Man. Currently, you can join in on her weekly Livestream show, “Live from the Danger Gallery”, on YouTube @hollydanger, every Saturday night at 9PM EDT. Check out Atmosphere here for your very own in-home experience. Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips special message to Holly! You can finder her here: Website: www.hollydanger.com Instagram: @hollydanger

    35 min
  2. Emmy winner Jayati Vora talks about the power of generosity and collaboration

    01/07/2021

    Emmy winner Jayati Vora talks about the power of generosity and collaboration

    Jayati Vora is a writer, teacher, and editor. In her 15 plus years as an editor, she commissioned and edited stories that were translated into other languages, republished in outlets around the world, and won numerous awards, including an Emmy.  She has a weekly podcast, Cutting Chai Stories, where she breaks down the craft of writing, provides writing tips for creative writers and entrepreneurs who need to write for their business. She teaches creative writing to both children and adults.  Jayati is launching a digital writing course for entrepreneurs called The Words Will Come in early 2021.  Where we can find Jayati: https://cuttingchaistories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayativora/ and https://www.instagram.com/cuttingchaistories/ Facebook Group: Cutting Chai Stories Podcast: Cutting Chai Stories on Apple, Spotify, and other places you find podcasts. Backscatter Collaboration: Backscatter  Photographer @hersh.img and Writer @jayativora Sign up below to get Jayati's freebie that will help you strengthen your story:  https://cuttingchaistories.com/storytelling-cheatsheet/ www.cuttingchaistories.com Favorite artists: Chris Roberts-Antieau - http://www.antieaugallery.com/ Tara Books - https://tarabooks.com/

    34 min
  3. Pyrocrafters' Aney Carver talks about walking through the fear to set the world on fire!

    11/18/2020

    Pyrocrafters' Aney Carver talks about walking through the fear to set the world on fire!

    As Pyrocrafter’s Creative Trailblazer, Aney does more than smoke up the place. With more than 10 years of working with creative mediums, she brings new life to all of her inspired pieces. Aney stoked her passion for visual expression by creating unique wood-burned art pieces, founding Pyrocrafters in 2016. What makes her tick? She likes encouraging others to unlock their creative spirits, the same spirit that fuels all of her artistic endeavors. She’s 1-part entrepreneur, 2-parts skilled artist, and all creative.  Aney talks about her journey from Graphic Designer to Entrepreneur, and how the power of experimentation inspires her work. Best advice she received: In talking to Odin Leather about working a day job while trying to start your own business -  "This is just how it has to be right now...it has to be hard." and "Everything you say yes to, you are saying no to something else." Listen to the podcast to hear her 3 tips for creatives. Creatives to watch:  1. Happi Camper KC. Find her here. 2. HippieNorth. Find her here. Where to find Aney: Website: Pyrocrafters.com Instagram: @pyrocrafters Her Book: DRAWING WITH FIRE: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WOOD BURNING

    27 min
  4. Geomyra Pollard, of Coaching For Creatives, Talks about The Power of Just Showing Up!

    09/11/2020

    Geomyra Pollard, of Coaching For Creatives, Talks about The Power of Just Showing Up!

    Season 2 opens with the amazing Geomyra Pollard, recognized as one of HoneyBook’s 20 On The Rise business coaches based on empowerment, impact, purpose, and passion. She is a well-rounded life + biz coach and course creator for creatives that aspire to create and live with grace, passion, and purpose. Through her coaching firm, Coaching for Creatives, Geomyra finds joy as the strategic support and encouragement for entrepreneurs seeking a thriving business and a well-rounded life! As a former wedding planner and designer, she uses her fourteen years of experience and formal education to coach clients, so they may focus on what matters most. Geomyra is the host of the top-rated weekly podcast, A Well-Rounded Life, and owns the online shop, Living Well-Rounded Merch Boutique. Geomyra considers it a blessing and her calling to educate, coach, and encourage determined small business owners and boss moms. She is a systems and workflows guru, lover of handbags, can’t live without dessert, and is always ready to use her passport. Geomyra is married to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mama of favorite daughter Payton and favorite son Jackson. Who is she inspired by?  Her Mother. Listen to find out why. Advice for Creatives? Just show up! She tells us how to do this, and more, in the podcast. Who is doing it well? Marva Goss, Sales Coach to Women Entrepreneurs.  Find her here. Listen to the podcast to learn why Geomyra thinks she is doing things right! Who are her Favorite Artists?  Beyoncé and Celine Dion Where can we find Geomyra? Instagram @coachforcreatives Website Geomyra.com and CoachingforCreatives.co Podcast A Well-Rounded Life Shop Living Well-Rounded Merch Boutique Pinterest Coach4Creatives

    34 min
  5. Katherine Knight talks Art & Reframing Rejection to turn things around!

    08/07/2020

    Katherine Knight talks Art & Reframing Rejection to turn things around!

    Katherine Knight grew up in Columbia, South Carolina.  She received a BA in Studio Art from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and an MFA in Painting from American University in Washington, DC.  She has completed additional studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Slade School of Fine Art in London.  Her work has been exhibited internationally and she currently teaches painting at Montgomery College in Silver Spring, Maryland, and lives in Washington, DC with her family. Where you can find her:  Website: K2Art.net Instagram: @KMKnight2 Exhibit: She, An Expression of Womanhood at Annemarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center.  Virtual tour here through September 27, 2020. Artist doing Social Media Right:  Jamie Beck @jamiebeck.co RICHARD HEARNS @richardhearns Favorite Contemporary Artist (Katherine had more than one and I couldn't be happier :) Jenny Saville @jenny_saville_art Paula Rego @paularegostudio Kyle Staver @kylestaver Njideka Akunyili Crosby @njidekaakunyilicrosby Michael Armitage @manairobi Koyo Kouoh @madamekoyo Golden @goldenthem_

    1h 2m
  6. Mary Welch Higgins, Focused on the Arts

    07/11/2020

    Mary Welch Higgins, Focused on the Arts

    Artist and Curator Mary Welch Higgins talks about her single-minded focus on the arts and how it started from an early age.   Mary Higgins is a fourth-generation Washington DC native who grew up continually visiting the local area museums and galleries. She has a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art and an MA in Visual Information Technologies from George Mason University. Her professional experience includes work as an adjunct professor, a creative director in the computer graphics industry, and most recently as gallery director and curate for the Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. In addition, to her various work experiences, she has maintained her professional practice as an artist. Listen in while we chat about best advice and 3 things artists can do today to get more visibility. Favorite Contemporary Artist: Kyujin Lee https://www.kyujinlee.com/ Books Read Recently:  More Than a Muse by Kate McCabe & Significant Others: Creativity and Intimate Partnership by Whitney Chadwick Find Mary here: https://www.instagram.com/distinctstudios/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/fisherartgallery/?hl=en http://marywelchhiggins.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Welch-Higgins/100007130714923

    28 min
  7. Shorten the Climb by Starting at the Top, with Dr. Fatimah Pierce

    07/03/2020

    Shorten the Climb by Starting at the Top, with Dr. Fatimah Pierce

    Dr. Fatimah Pierce, a native Washingtonian, established Hickman Rose Strategies after her nearly 20-year career in the federal government. She is an expert in strategic planning, organizational development, and grants management. Dr. Pierce holds a bachelor’s degree in human development and a master’s degree in organizational management. In addition, she earned her doctorate in public policy and administration, and she is a graduate of the Federal Executive Leadership Program. Dr. Pierce uses her voice as a speaker and facilitator for conversations about inclusion and equity, leadership and career development, and business success. Dr. Pierce gives three concrete things that creatives can do to help move their careers forward, starting with Being Confident and Being Bold! Example of someone taking charge and making it happen: Geomyra Pollard, Coach for Creatives.   Favorite Contemporary Female Artist: Amy Sherald, "because she is a risk-taker..." Bonus Favorite: Peggy Cooper Cafritz, "a real game-changer for underserved artists." Find Dr. Pierce here - Website:  https://www.hickmanrose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hickmanrosestr/ and https://www.instagram.com/drpierceceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hickmanrosestr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hickmanrosestr/

    42 min
  8. Gail Keyes Allen talks about the Importance of Mindset Work!

    06/26/2020

    Gail Keyes Allen talks about the Importance of Mindset Work!

    Gail Keyes Allen is the Midlife Moneymaker.  She's a Money & Life Coach who helps her clients Master their Mindset of Wealth by seeing their money blocks, beliefs, and behaviors and then transforms them.  In this episode, Gail talks about the importance of mindset work and pushing past your fears!  She shares the pivotal moment she realized she needed to change things and the beautiful power of giving yourself permission to take quick messy action! She gives three things creatives can do to get more visibility as well as the role a mini offer has in moving your goals forward. Favorite Contemporary Female Artist: Corie Mattie, the LA Hope Dealer. Find Gail here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachgailkallen Instagram: @midlifemoneymaker Website: Midlifemoneymaker.com Podcast: Midlife Moneymaker

    37 min
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The purpose of this podcast is to give Creatives (especially Women Creatives, although others are completely welcome) an opportunity to connect with each other, promote themselves & educate people interested in the creative process. So, if you are an artist, painter, sculptor, textile artist, installation artist of any sort, a curator, gallery owner, chef, filmmaker, creative thinker, art owner or art lover...this group is for you! And if I missed out on naming any fabulous creative category, please let me know! I will add it to the list! Let's get our creative fires burning!

Information

  • Creator
    Racquel Keller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Racquel Keller
  • Show Website
    Pure Fire Creatives