2M Creative Labs Podcast

On this episode we have Ima Ekanem, a web developer and graphic designer. Founder of Black Owned MB, We talk about her process on approaching design conversations with clients, her strategy when a client says "I want something simple," and her experience with Black Owned MB. Enjoy the episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Kate Allan, an author and illustrator, better known as The Latest Kate. We talk about her tips on improving the use of colour and detail, her advice for using platforms such as Patreon and Redbubble, as well as creating work centered around mental health. Lots of insight in this episode around mental health and content creation, hope you enjoy this one.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode we have Olivia Onuk, a whole of many parts, a writer, trauma councelor, community organizer, and an all around thinker and doer of so many things. We talk about creating poetry and art for healing, how to write more effectively, and what makes writing exceptional and captivating. Enjoy the episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have a returning guest, a graphic designer by the name of Segun Olude. We talk about his method of drawing a map to find your happiness, the idea of visual language, and explaining the value of creative works. Segun also shares more about his book, and the need for showcasing your own culture and language. Enjoy the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Tim Dessaint, a men's fashion Youtuber. We talk about making money as a creator on YouTube, creating authentic content, and dealing  with the overwhelming pressure of always being up to par. Enjoy the episode! Shownotes: 00:40 - Who is Tim Dessaint 00:55 - How did Tim get started into being a fashion Youtuber 02:56 - Tim's process of entering YouTube 05:06 - Tim's current process now 08:12 - How does Tim plan his day and month as a fashion YouTuber 10:35 - The decision behind making sponsored content 14:51 - Some tricks to level up your fashion game 16:54 - How do fashion trends affect Tim's content 18:49 - Tim's Dream Project 20:45 - What makes Tim unique? 24:17 - Coupling Instagram with YouTube to grow your audience 26:27 - Creating YouTube videos that perform well 27:55 - What should someone keep in mind if they want to go into YouTube 32:14 - Practical advice for aspiring YouTubers 33:23 - How can you support Tim Dessaint --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Raphael Galeuchet, a Swiss concept artist. We talk about finding the positives in rejection, the design process with form and function in mind, and his experience in the military influencing his concept art. Enjoy the episode! Shownotes: 00:38 - Who is Raphael Galeuchet  01:43 - Jumping from Engineering to Pursuing the Passion 04:09 - Doubts jumping into Concept Art 06:50 - Raphael's Experiences Traveling as a Concept Artist 11:24 - Taking Advantage of Rejection 12:51 - What is Raphael working on now? 13:57 - Should Concept Artists Know How to Do Everything? 15:43 - Raphael's interests as a Concept Artist 16:48 - The influence of Raphael's military experience on his concept art 19:11 - Where does Raphael's concepts come from, and the process of conceptualization 21:34 - The line between cool and sensible 24:35 - Being a problem solver as a concept artist 28:10 - Advice Raphael received from other companies that other concept artists would find useful 33:28 - What makes Raphael Galeuchet? 35:15 - How to support Raphael Galeuchet? Check out his Artstation and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Quan Luong, a Vietnamese cinematographer and colourist living in Winnipeg. We talk about what makes something cinematic,  how colour in film can communicate different story components,  and what sets DSLRs and Cinema Cameras apart.  Enjoy the episode. Shownotes: 00:38 - Who is Quan Luong 01:13 - How did Quan get started into film and colouring 06:01 - Should You Specialize, or Know Everything About Making Videos and Film? 11:08 - Being a Colourist and How to Develop that Skill 13:26 - Taking References from Movies for Colours 14:49 - Experiencing Movies Differently as a Filmmaker 16:41 - What Makes Something Cinematic? 20:09 - Being the First to Buy A Gimbal 23:32 - DSLR vs Cinema Camera 28:21 - The Difference Between Shooting for Short Film vs YouTube 30:35 - What makes Quan Luong unique? 32:59 - What keeps Quan motivated? 35:48 - How to Support Quan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Andrea Tiwari, the owner of Bindy's Carribean Delights, head chef, and an incredible entrepreneur. We talk about the idea staying authentic through new changes, the importance of an online social media presence for her business, and managing your time and sanity as an entrepreneur and business owner. Enjoy the episode, and if you are in Winnipeg, stop by Bindy's at the Forks and say hello to Andrea! Shownotes: 00:49 - Who is Andrea Tiwari 01:14 - How did Andrea become a chef 03:28 - What does Andrea prefer out of all her work 05:51 - Where does the Inspiration for the Restaurant come from? 07:36 - The reason for the rebranding of Bindy's Carribean Delights 10:51 - Key Points to Pay Attention to for Marketing 13:30 - Meeting People and Talking About What You Do 15:00 - Being Part of the Forks for 33 Years, and Following New Trends and Changes 21:03 - How Bindy's and Andrea expands her business' reach 22:33 - Why did Andrea choose entrepreneurship? 26:15 - Finding time for yourself as an entrepreneur 26:59 - What makes Andrea unique? 29:30 - The challenge of posting on Social Media 30:36 - Sharing information as a business owner 34:00 - What keeps Andrea motivated? 38:20 - Advice for people who aspire to run their own business 40:21 - How to support Bindy's and Andrea --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have John Hughes, UK based street photographer, working  mostly in Cambridge and London. We reached out to him after hearing his name mentioned by Jho Manalo, another street photographer here in Winnipeg. We talk about how to get over the fear of confrontation in the street, how to stay motivated doing the same thing  every day, and whether you should crop your photos. Be sure to check out some of his work and hope you enjoy the episode! Shownotes: 00:51 - Who is John Hughes 01:30- How did John Hughes get into Street Photography 06:36 - Who inspired John Hughes 08:03 - Bruce Davidson's Subway 09:08 - What does being a Street Photographer mean? 12:49 - What inspires such a varied style in John Hughes' work? 17:11 - The Unpredictability of Street Photography 19:30 - Taking Away the Fear of Confrontation on the Street 23:30 - Sean Tucker's style of Street Photography 24:14 - Finding Work from Taking Photos of Strangers 25:51 - John's Mystery Street Photographer Friend 28:15 - Disbelief in where John Hughes has found himself as a Street Photographer 28:50 - Favourite Place to Shoot Photography 29:44 - Shooting at Olafur Eliasson's Exhibit at the Tate Modern 31:44 - Being Up 40 Hours Shooting Photos 35:01 - Going to Edinburgh for Photos 37:05 - John Hughes's Tips on How to Take Great Photos Anywhere 38:05 - Street Photography in the Purest Sense 41:16 - Does John Hughes Crop his Photos? 45:58 - How can you become a Better Photographer? 48:35 - How does John see Black & White vs Colour Photos 51:04 - How does John decide whether to edit in Black & White or Colour 53:38 - How do you know if a Photograph Works? 55:33 - Why are you taking that image? 57:16 - What makes John Hughes Unique? 1:01:15 - The Best Photograph John Hughes has taken 1:04:12 - John's Best Year as a Photographer 1:06:41 - How to Support John Hughes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support

On this episode, we have Shaneela Boodoo, artist and designer currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She does a lot from installations, design, and illustration. We talk about the various mediums she's worked with, her involvement with Rind, and representing women of color in art. Quotes: Shownotes: 00:39 - Who is Shaneela Boodoo? 00:53 - What has Shaneela been working on lately? 01:42 - Is there a difference between Design and Art 02:50 - Shaneela's BFA Show 04:00 - Collaging and How it's Soothing 08:09 - What is Rind 08:48 - Designing for Rind 12:10 - Creating spaces for Artists of Colour 13:22 - What is Shaneela's process between Fine Art and Graphic Design 14:05 - Where do Shaneela's inspirations come from? 16:00 - Learn Screenprinting at Martha Street Studio! 20:14 - What makes Shaneela uniqe? 21:13 - Why is nothing ever monotone in Shaneela's work 22:19 - Shaneela's Mural with Cyndie Belhumeur 24:40 - What keeps Shaneela motivated? 25:55 - How to Support Shaneela --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2mcreativelabs/support