00:00:00 - introduction and passion for raf simons 00:00:47 - educational background and career shift 00:01:52 - transition to styling and collecting designer pieces 00:03:36 - aspiring to be a stylist and working at ssense 00:04:43 - creative fulfillment and building a raf collection 00:05:05 - focusing on raf simons and the impact of silhouettes 00:06:28 - the significance of raf simons' work 00:07:02 - utilizing the raf collection for styling 00:08:00 - raf simons' inspirations and messages in clothing 00:09:14 - the importance of sentiment in clothing design 00:09:44 - favorite raf collection and its influence 00:11:04 - acquiring unique raf pieces and their value 00:13:41 - starting enhancer closet and personal branding 00:15:12 - designing and producing sweatpants 00:18:09 - the significance of sweatpants and future designs 00:20:32 - challenges with production and customer service 00:22:40 - branding and naming of the sweatpants 00:23:39 - upcoming designs and wallet chain accessory 00:24:21 - sentimental value in future clothing pieces 00:27:14 - creative direction in fashion 00:29:02 - quality over quantity in social media posting 00:31:16 - the five stages of grief in design 00:32:08 - the role of creative direction 00:34:01 - the importance of silhouette in styling 00:36:03 - attention to detail in styling 00:37:45 - early interest in streetwear and reselling 00:39:15 - growth and recognition in the fashion industry 00:40:11 - the importance of relationships and connections 00:42:00 - early attempts at a streetwear brand 00:43:52 - looking up to other creators and brands 00:47:01 - favorite places for inspiration 00:47:52 - reading habits and influences 00:48:43 - collaborations and connections in the industry 00:50:06 - understanding social media algorithms 00:52:23 - grail pieces and the value of raf simons' archive 00:53:17 - raf simons buying back his own pieces 00:54:39 - the market for rare fashion pieces 00:56:04 - sourcing and consulting for fashion stores 00:58:59 - contact information and shoutouts 01:00:07 - mention of friends and collaborators in the industry start a conversation with karim: @eauxclaire I @enhanceyourcloset start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativeheadspace video conversation available @creativeheadspace on youtube if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @mycreativeheadspace and we can have a short conversation :)

karim is a writer and videographer. karim is also a photographer for nhl. we get to listen to his creative journey about writing for complex canada, becoming part of nhl, what really is storytelling and why karim will be one of the biggest creatives out of montreal. 00:00 intro. 03:17 a touching content experience. 10:47 maximizing personal potential. 21:00 responsibility and motivation. 37:08 reporting on vital news. 44:27 curation as creation. 54:17 manifesting dreams and unexpected paths. 01:03:09 high expectations in relationships. 01:12:05 nhl and content creators. 01:21:09 embracing montreal's potential. 01:31:43 music on rotation. start a conversation with karim: @karimfall_ I @diffminds start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativeheadspace video conversation available @creativeheadspace on youtube if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @mycreativeheadspace and we can have a short conversation :)

arthur makes shoes, lamps, shirts, chairs, he paints, yes all of that and a lot more. let's talk to him about his favorite projects. how he managed to work with converse for one of his very first projects. why he was featured in hypebeast and so much more :) 00:00 intro 02:21 gaining confidence through creative support. 06:07 childhood dream of being an inventor. 08:39 sacrificing the known for the unknown. 12:59 confidence and project impact. 17:11 favorite creative projects. 20:12 exploring the canvas itself. 24:00 executing good ideas. 30:01 being a student of life. 33:13 liberating curiosity and exploration. 36:08 childhood in the forest. 41:13 pursuing creative passions and mindset. 45:22 yerba mate tea. 50:25 pursuing art through recycled materials. 53:16 sharing creative process on social media. 56:16 montreal canadiens collaboration. 01:02:03 inspiring artists and creatives 01:05:22 exploring outside our comfort zones. start a conversation with arthur: @j._arthur start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativeheadspace if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @mycreativeheadspace and we can have a short conversation :)

do you know anyone who was making good money and decided to switch it all up? this is kali’s story. listen today to one of my favorite creative entrepreneurs, the man who inspired me to start filming these conversations. (yes that's right) kali began with fitness and content creation before diving deep into fashion—transforming ‘health hustle’ into ‘hyper human.’ but why? 00:00 intro. 01:54 fashion. 03:27 mountains in vancouver. 08:18 accountability in a team. 11:06 drawing magic cards as resourcefulness. 16:36 rebranding and inclusivity. 18:21 health and perspective. 22:09 pursuing dreams and building a brand. 26:22 falling in love with training. 30:47 75 hard challenge. 34:19 influential people. 37:25 persistence and starting a podcast. start a conversation with kali: @kaligdj start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativesheadspace if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @mycreativesheadspace and we can have a short conversation :)

aldo is a creative director of nucleo. they just shot for leagues cup. yes that big tournament where messi played. aldo is the same guy who carried a rack of clothes in metro from one suburb to another because of his passion. that itself is inspiring. lets listen to his creative headspace and his love to elevate latin culture through visual arts. ready, set (you know it) 00:00 unity and building something beautiful. 05:33 elevating latin businesses and communities. 09:01 latin music industry in montreal. 13:21 community and its importance. 17:38 finding branding through storytelling. 20:26 putting time into success. 23:55 cold showers and workouts. 28:22 connecting with people. 31:37 carrying clothing rack in subway. 35:40 what does it mean to document? 39:43 treating people like family. 41:49 competition and inspiration. 45:42 a fun project with kid super. 49:18 building through teamwork. start a conversation with aldo: @aldostephano_ l nucleo.studios start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativesheadspace if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @mycreativesheadspace and we can have a short conversation :)

from football fields to dance floors, this is noel’s first time telling his creative journey. ready? chapters!! :) [05:41] reading the crowd. [00:08:10] finding your purpose in music. [11:30] being passionate about something. [15:24] classification of songs in a set. [20:07] approaching DJs for bookings. [22:10] working instead of pursuing dreams. [25:23] building a music label. [29:03] influences and inspirations. [31:22] roommate interviews and podcasting. start a conversation with noel: @issa.nono start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @creativesstartingconvos and we can have a short conversation :)

remember those pictures with baggy sweatshirts and skinny pants with subtle chains. like the ones popping off in 2015? yeah, that was sam. sam is currently 21 years old and owns one of my favorite shops in montreal. he also has a clothing brand. right off the bat, i asked him why really fashion is your whole life and what fashion means to you? later, we got into talking about sam’s mental health and how his brand and fashion help him cope. even got to ask him what makes a good fit pic? i said proportions and? maybe dm me after listening ;) chapters!! :) [01:27] emptying the mind through fashion. [04:41] the importance of having projects. [11:29] love and concrete poetry. [12:45] romanticizing the city. [19:45] saying yes to opportunities. [22:09] taking calculated risks. [27:19] supporting friends in fashion. [31:19] proportions and monochromatic fashion. [34:10] every day is a puzzle. [39:43] the importance of surrounding atmosphere. [42:21] being behind the scenes. start a conversation with sam: @sam.vez I @outandaboutstudio l @emptystudios.xyz start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @creativesstartingconvos and we can have a short conversation :)

aidan started taking pictures of his friends and family in high school but how did he shot just drake? what is the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone as a creative? aidan also works at saint woods. how is he working for a brand that everyone wants to work for? lets explore together :) [00:11] constantly evolving in photography. [03:06] taking on diverse opportunities. [07:09] pursuing passion in photography. [11:49] finding downtime as a creative. [13:31] pursuing photography from childhood. [17:35] becoming comfortable around celebrities. [21:43] production of a concert. [24:42] five photographers for drake. [26:49] wolfgang tillmans' influence. [31:06] competitive nature and surpassing others. [34:29] describing personal photography style. [37:05] my constantly changing style. [41:23] learning from early photo shoots. [43:54] rebuilding vintage bikes and customizing. start a conversation with aidan: @aidanc.m start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @creativesstartingconvos and we can have a short conversation :)

when you think of a creative, you can't help but think of someone like ashantéa, also known as @mustbemargiela. today we get to explore her creative journey from making tiktoks for fun to experiencing life-changing opportunities in the world of creativity. ready? [02:08] video resumes at ssense. [04:18] passion and creating content. [08:02] women of color in creative industries. [09:15] inclusivity in the modeling industry. [13:36] cars and fashion. [16:32] similarities between sneakers and cars. [19:10] belonging in new spaces. [23:14] seizing opportunities and quality work. [26:27] finding passion and making money. [29:11] finding passion outside of money. [32:27] black lives matter protest. [35:07] community-led protest and activism. [39:28] working with a friend. [43:20] bridging cars and fashion. [47:43] organization and photo curation. [50:00] threads and social media evolution. [52:34] supporting friends on social media. [56:28] book recommendations and book club. [59:06] working out with friends. start a conversation with ashantéa: @mustbemargiela I @mustbe.jwon start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @creativesstartingconvos and we can have a short conversation :)

shane has been in the fashion game for over a decade. he has worked with brands such as new balance and adidas. now, he is the founder of adapture, where shane creates products that can be adapted to absolutely anything – and i do mean anything. today, shane is gonna drop so much knowledge, it's like... what do we even do with all of it? start a conversation with shane: @shanelong I @adapture.co start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg if you see this: post a review and send me a screenshot at @creativesstartingconvos and we can have a short conversation :)