Creative Conflab Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/creative-conflab Welcome to Tara Joy Andrews’ podcast Creative Conflab! On this podcast, you will find honest conversations about creativity, art, design, and craft. We'll talk about what it means to be creative, how to stay motivated and inspired, and ways to continue learning in creative ways. Part solo episodes and part interviews with other amazing creative people we’ll delve into this inspiring world and hopefully motivate you a little along the way. Join us, we’re making things. ©2020 Tara Joy Andrews 17c69cf4-2d69-555d-8992-658581500622 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:46 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:10:07 -0800 https://www.tarajoydesign.ca/ https://img.transistor.fm/BdbvRDnuqzGEdsaBC8m9Vcw-H435P9biClETfaSyErw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk3OTcvMTU4Nzk5/ODUwMC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Creative Conflab https://www.tarajoydesign.ca/ episodic Tara Joy Andrews Welcome to Tara Joy Andrews’ podcast Creative Conflab! On this podcast, you will find honest conversations about creativity, art, design, and craft. We'll talk about what it means to be creative, how to stay motivated and inspired, and ways to continue learning in creative ways. Part solo episodes and part interviews with other amazing creative people we’ll delve into this inspiring world and hopefully motivate you a little along the way. Join us, we’re making things. Welcome to Tara Joy Andrews’ podcast Creative Conflab. creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining Tara Andrews No No EP15 - Creativity as self-care and teaching creativity with Alka Chopra 15 15 EP15 - Creativity as self-care and teaching creativity with Alka Chopra full 0147f204-4b01-41d6-bab9-0e912458bb47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2bb3a79 In episode fifteen, I chat with registered dietician, certified diabetes educator,  technology addict and creativity lover, Alka Chopra. We chat about incorporating creativity into our self-care routines, where her love of technology and teaching started, and about her online creative classes. You can connect with Alka on her website.

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]]> In episode fifteen, I chat with registered dietician, certified diabetes educator,  technology addict and creativity lover, Alka Chopra. We chat about incorporating creativity into our self-care routines, where her love of technology and teaching started, and about her online creative classes. You can connect with Alka on her website.

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]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2020 14:29:33 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2132 In episode fifteen, I chat with registered dietician, certified diabetes educator, technology addict and creativity lover, Alka Chopra. We chat about incorporating creativity into our self-care routines, where her love of technology and teaching started, and about her online creative classes. In episode fifteen, I chat with registered dietician, certified diabetes educator, technology addict and creativity lover, Alka Chopra. We chat about incorporating creativity into our self-care routines, where her love of technology and teaching started, creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No EP14 - Creativity, Compassion and Joy with guest Meryl Cook 14 14 EP14 - Creativity, Compassion and Joy with guest Meryl Cook full e8ed888d-7e90-4707-965d-3507ef0606c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9becb58 In episode fourteen, I have a powerful chat with Meryl Cook about creativity, how it has shaped her business, and how courage and resilience through creativity is something that makes everyone happier and more confident.

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]]> In episode fourteen, I have a powerful chat with Meryl Cook about creativity, how it has shaped her business, and how courage and resilience through creativity is something that makes everyone happier and more confident.

You can connect with Meryl on her website, on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

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]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:21:07 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2869 In episode fourteen, I have a powerful chat with Meryl Cook about creativity, how it has shaped her business, and how courage and resilience through creativity is something that makes everyone happier and more confident. In episode fourteen, I have a powerful chat with Meryl Cook about creativity, how it has shaped her business, and how courage and resilience through creativity is something that makes everyone happier and more confident. creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No EP-13 - Creative Business, imposter syndrome and making great work with author Russell Nohelty 13 13 EP-13 - Creative Business, imposter syndrome and making great work with author Russell Nohelty full b3284cb4-2bac-483e-938c-fbff4cb32d41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59ac8187 In episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russell Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, and how Russell can help with his podcast, books, blog posts, and coaching programs. 

The Complete Creative website has many helpful resources for your creative business. You can listen to Russell's podcast The Complete Creative and also visit his website to check out his books, subscribe to his email list, and access courses for creatives and authors.

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]]> In episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russell Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, and how Russell can help with his podcast, books, blog posts, and coaching programs. 

The Complete Creative website has many helpful resources for your creative business. You can listen to Russell's podcast The Complete Creative and also visit his website to check out his books, subscribe to his email list, and access courses for creatives and authors.

Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 3344 In episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russell Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, and how Russell can help with his podcast, books, blog posts, and courses. In episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russell Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, an creative business, creative entrepreneur, author, writer, business coaching No EP12 - Summertime, creative communities, and creative workshops you should go to now. 12 12 EP12 - Summertime, creative communities, and creative workshops you should go to now. full 53deaef7-df4e-42c3-9ddc-4c1d4de4131d https://share.transistor.fm/s/76c743db In episode twelve I talk about what I love about summertime and some childhood memories. I also chat about creative communities, mentors, and an AMAZING workshop I went to this week. 

]]> In episode twelve I talk about what I love about summertime and some childhood memories. I also chat about creative communities, mentors, and an AMAZING workshop I went to this week. 

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:56:54 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 799 In episode twelve I talk about what I love about summertime and some childhood memories. I also chat about creative communities, mentors, and an AMAZING workshop I went to this week. In episode twelve I talk about what I love about summertime and some childhood memories. I also chat about creative communities, mentors, and an AMAZING workshop I went to this week. creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No EP11 - Marketing, social media marketing and making connections online with guest Kerra AuCoin Mansfield 11 11 EP11 - Marketing, social media marketing and making connections online with guest Kerra AuCoin Mansfield full ca30747a-dc9f-4c06-9b34-757093422374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca3210d0 In episode eleven, Kerra and I chat honestly about marketing, social media marketing, and how to be consistent with your online marketing. We also chat about the importance of connections and how social media can help build relationships.

You can connect with Kerra AuCoin Mansfield on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also check out her website to read her blog posts and sign up for her newsletter. And, if you want to see local food and her adorable daughter, check out her personal Instagram account here.

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]]> In episode eleven, Kerra and I chat honestly about marketing, social media marketing, and how to be consistent with your online marketing. We also chat about the importance of connections and how social media can help build relationships.

You can connect with Kerra AuCoin Mansfield on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also check out her website to read her blog posts and sign up for her newsletter. And, if you want to see local food and her adorable daughter, check out her personal Instagram account here.

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]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2249 In episode eleven, Kerra and I chat honestly about marketing, social media marketing and how to be consistent with your online marketing. We also chat about the importance of connections and how social media can help build relationships. In episode eleven, Kerra and I chat honestly about marketing, social media marketing and how to be consistent with your online marketing. We also chat about the importance of connections and how social media can help build relationships. marketing, social media, creativity, business marketing No EP10 - My favourite books that discuss creativity and my first Instagram GIVEAWAY is announced in this solo episode. 10 10 EP10 - My favourite books that discuss creativity and my first Instagram GIVEAWAY is announced in this solo episode. full d6ce680e-f5c6-4b30-aedd-c105cb3d7a39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4438a45c This week is often the start of summer with holidays for July 1st in Canada and July 4th in the USA. In episode ten I discuss three of my favourite books that discuss and cover creativity. I also announce my first Instagram giveaway that you can enter over on my Instagram account @creativeconflab. Happy summer! 

]]> This week is often the start of summer with holidays for July 1st in Canada and July 4th in the USA. In episode ten I discuss three of my favourite books that discuss and cover creativity. I also announce my first Instagram giveaway that you can enter over on my Instagram account @creativeconflab. Happy summer! 

]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 570 This week is often the start of summer with holidays for July 1st in Canada and July 4th in the USA. In episode ten I discuss three of my favourite books that discuss and cover creativity. I also announce my first Instagram giveaway that you can enter over on my Instagram account @creativeconflab. Happy summer! This week is often the start of summer with holidays for July 1st in Canada and July 4th in the USA. In episode ten I discuss three of my favourite books that discuss and cover creativity. I also announce my first Instagram giveaway that you can enter ove creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No EP9 - Self-publishing, book design and nerding out about books with guest Rebecca Wilson 9 9 EP9 - Self-publishing, book design and nerding out about books with guest Rebecca Wilson full b7e80d86-daa3-4fc1-a625-8c550f052d6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e185cd3 In episode nine, I dig into the wonderful world of publishing and book design with Rebecca Wilson. We chat about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, how everyone should publish a book, and we geek out about some of the things we love most about books and journals.

You can connect with Rebecca on her website or on Instagram.

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]]> In episode nine, I dig into the wonderful world of publishing and book design with Rebecca Wilson. We chat about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, how everyone should publish a book, and we geek out about some of the things we love most about books and journals.

You can connect with Rebecca on her website or on Instagram.

Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:30:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 3681 In episode nine, I dig into the wonderful world of publishing and book design with Rebecca Wilson. We chat about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, how everyone should publish a book, and we geek out about some of the things we love most about books and journals. In episode nine, I dig into the wonderful world of publishing and book design with Rebecca Wilson. We chat about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, how everyone should publish a book, and we geek out about some of the things we love most about bo publishing, self-publishing, design, creativity Yes EP8 - Celebrating your accomplishments, focusing on what you're good at and asking for more with guest Andrea Janzen 8 8 EP8 - Celebrating your accomplishments, focusing on what you're good at and asking for more with guest Andrea Janzen full 4af23bbc-e06f-45b6-92e7-1d2aa659c35f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7f98e99 In episode eight, I chat with leadership coach and diversity consultant Andrea Janzen about why we undervalue what we know and do. We chat about celebrating your accomplishments, that icky feeling when you send big estimates and quotes, and how to get more from your work or business. You can also connect with Andrea on her Instagram and Facebook page.

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]]> In episode eight, I chat with leadership coach and diversity consultant Andrea Janzen about why we undervalue what we know and do. We chat about celebrating your accomplishments, that icky feeling when you send big estimates and quotes, and how to get more from your work or business. You can also connect with Andrea on her Instagram and Facebook page.

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2456 In episode eight, I chat with leadership coach and diversity consultant Andrea Janzen about why we undervalue what we know and do. We chat about celebrating your accomplishments, that icky feeling when you send big estimates and quotes, and how to get more from your work or business. In episode eight, I chat with leadership coach and diversity consultant Andrea Janzen about why we undervalue what we know and do. We chat about celebrating your accomplishments, that icky feeling when you send big estimates and quotes, and how to get mor confidence, creative, creativity, money, estimates, courage, salary, gender gap No EP7 - Setting intentions, rethinking negativity and awesome island with guest Codie Lea 7 7 EP7 - Setting intentions, rethinking negativity and awesome island with guest Codie Lea full b5b997a4-601a-4453-bcad-96a529cc1e86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23fc05c8 In episode seven, I dig deep with Codie Lea, a bodymind & soul coach and fellow artist about setting intentions, rethinking negativity and striving towards your own personal awesome island.
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]]> In episode seven, I dig deep with Codie Lea, a bodymind & soul coach and fellow artist about setting intentions, rethinking negativity and striving towards your own personal awesome island.
Connect with Codie on her website, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2908 In episode seven, I dig deep with Codie Lea, a bodymind & soul coach and fellow artist about setting intentions, rethinking negativity and striving towards your own personal awesome island. In episode seven, I dig deep with Codie Lea, a bodymind & soul coach and fellow artist about setting intentions, rethinking negativity and striving towards your own personal awesome island. creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No EP6 - Tips to get unstuck from a creative block solo episode 6 6 EP6 - Tips to get unstuck from a creative block solo episode full 9fa07c17-0075-4511-9d65-53974bdfc1e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6556330 In episode six, I talk about some of my methods to get unstuck when I feel a creative block happening. A short solo episode to give you a little creative boost.

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]]> In episode six, I talk about some of my methods to get unstuck when I feel a creative block happening. A short solo episode to give you a little creative boost.

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 443 In episode six, I talk about some of my methods to get unstuck when I feel a creative block happening. A short solo episode to give you a little creative boost. In episode six, I talk about some of my methods to get unstuck when I feel a creative block happening. A short solo episode to give you a little creative boost. creative blocks, creativity, art, design, craft No EP5 - Motivation, to-do lists, accountability buddies and making podcasts with guest Mike Tanner 5 5 EP5 - Motivation, to-do lists, accountability buddies and making podcasts with guest Mike Tanner full a80d2d7f-e33a-4dbf-ae3e-4bcea2dd764c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4723b4ef In episode five, I chat with Mike Tanner (oneredcat.com @stuffmikedoes.ca) about what creativity means to him, why we like to-do lists, how accountability buddies and coaches help us reach our goals, and why a podcast about potato chips was one of the most creative things he's put out into the world. We also chat about a bunch of other interesting things like honesty, showing up during a pandemic and pursuing personal projects.

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]]> In episode five, I chat with Mike Tanner (oneredcat.com @stuffmikedoes.ca) about what creativity means to him, why we like to-do lists, how accountability buddies and coaches help us reach our goals, and why a podcast about potato chips was one of the most creative things he's put out into the world. We also chat about a bunch of other interesting things like honesty, showing up during a pandemic and pursuing personal projects.

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]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 22:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 4286 In episode five, I chat with Mike Tanner about what creativity means to him, why we like to-do lists, how accountability buddies and coaches help us reach our goals, and why a podcast about potato chips was one of the most creative things he's put out into the world. In episode five, I chat with Mike Tanner about what creativity means to him, why we like to-do lists, how accountability buddies and coaches help us reach our goals, and why a podcast about potato chips was one of the most creative things he's put out int creativity, productivity, accountability coaching, podcasting No EP4 - Creativity & our subconscious mind, mindfulness, and how to combat burnout with guest Laura Lake 4 4 EP4 - Creativity & our subconscious mind, mindfulness, and how to combat burnout with guest Laura Lake full 343b473f-0db4-40a8-aecc-7cb26c1ff8bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc9e3cc6 In episode 4 of Creative Conflab, I chat with Laura Lake (@lauralakesd) about how being truly creative comes from our subconscious mind. We also chat a little bit about personality, therapy, and a lot about mindfulness and how to look out for and combat burnout.

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]]> In episode 4 of Creative Conflab, I chat with Laura Lake (@lauralakesd) about how being truly creative comes from our subconscious mind. We also chat a little bit about personality, therapy, and a lot about mindfulness and how to look out for and combat burnout.

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 21:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2433 In episode 4 of Creative Conflab, I chat with Laura Lake about how being truly creative comes from our subconscious mind. We also chat a little bit about personality, therapy, and a lot about mindfulness and how to look out for and combat burnout. In episode 4 of Creative Conflab, I chat with Laura Lake about how being truly creative comes from our subconscious mind. We also chat a little bit about personality, therapy, and a lot about mindfulness and how to look out for and combat burnout. creativity, mindfulness, art, design, craft, motivation, inspiration Yes EP3 - Creative processes, marketing & advertising during a pandemic, and #CommunityColours with guest Pierre Tabbiner 3 3 EP3 - Creative processes, marketing & advertising during a pandemic, and #CommunityColours with guest Pierre Tabbiner full e368fb85-3567-4a33-8de3-68c27a46fe1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/091f43dc In episode three, I chat with Pierre Tabbiner about our creative process, working on analog projects like cross-stitch and string art, discuss how people are shifting their marketing and advertising, and he talks about how an awesome community colouring project #CommunityColours is getting people to grab their colouring supplies in Dartmouth, Halifax and all over the world.

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]]> In episode three, I chat with Pierre Tabbiner about our creative process, working on analog projects like cross-stitch and string art, discuss how people are shifting their marketing and advertising, and he talks about how an awesome community colouring project #CommunityColours is getting people to grab their colouring supplies in Dartmouth, Halifax and all over the world.

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]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 20:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2809 In episode three, I chat with Pierre Tabbiner about our creative processes, working on analog projects, discuss how people are shifting their marketing and advertising, and an awesome community colouring project #CommunityColours. In episode three, I chat with Pierre Tabbiner about our creative processes, working on analog projects, discuss how people are shifting their marketing and advertising, and an awesome community colouring project #CommunityColours. creative process, art, design, marketing, craft, communitycolours No EP2 - Mandalas, creative blocks, and art therapy with guest Katie Hanczaryk 2 2 EP2 - Mandalas, creative blocks, and art therapy with guest Katie Hanczaryk full eb9b1572-f955-49b4-b44f-507a34bdd077 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3acf3e6 In episode 2, I have an informative and honest chat with Katie Hanczaryk (mandalas4ns@gmail.com) who works at the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (@centreavalon) about why our brains are not letting us be creative right now. We discuss what art therapy is and how being creative and making art or doing things that bring us joy can help us. And we also talk about an inspiring community art project Mandalas for Nova Scotia (Instagram @mandalas4ns) to help support Nova Scotians through recent tragic events.

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]]> In episode 2, I have an informative and honest chat with Katie Hanczaryk (mandalas4ns@gmail.com) who works at the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (@centreavalon) about why our brains are not letting us be creative right now. We discuss what art therapy is and how being creative and making art or doing things that bring us joy can help us. And we also talk about an inspiring community art project Mandalas for Nova Scotia (Instagram @mandalas4ns) to help support Nova Scotians through recent tragic events.

Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2020 11:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 2123 In episode 2, I have an informative and honest chat with Katie Hanczaryk who works at the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (@centreavalon) about why our brains are not letting us be creative right now. We discuss what art therapy is and how being creative and making art or doing things that bring us joy can help us. And we also talk about an inspiring community art project Mandalas for Nova Scotia (Instagram @mandalas4ns) to help support Nova Scotians through recent tragic events. In episode 2, I have an informative and honest chat with Katie Hanczaryk who works at the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (@centreavalon) about why our brains are not letting us be creative right now. We discuss what art therapy is and how being creative and art therapy, mandalas, creativity, creative blocks, motivation, inspiration No EP1 - It all gets better from here. 1 1 EP1 - It all gets better from here. full 84514b0a-1ecf-46df-bc67-0f69f2be379d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ef01b00 A warm welcome to Creative Conflab. A short episode about your host, Tara Joy Andrews, a little background about the show and what it will be about.

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]]> A warm welcome to Creative Conflab. A short episode about your host, Tara Joy Andrews, a little background about the show and what it will be about.

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0700 Tara Joy Andrews Tara Joy Andrews 421 A warm welcome to Creative Conflab. A short episode about your host, Tara Joy Andrews, a little background about the show and what it will be about. A warm welcome to Creative Conflab. A short episode about your host, Tara Joy Andrews, a little background about the show and what it will be about. creativity, art, design, craft, motivating, inspiring, entertaining No