A Creative Approach Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
52: Building a Multi-Faceted Creative Career with Pat Wood
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today's show! We have Patricia Wood, Karen's friend, and teacher, with us today. Pat is a professor of art at American River College, where...
51: How Your Health Can Impact Your Creativity with David Cornish
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bursting with creativity or are you perhaps feeling a little under the weather right now? Have you noticed how much your state of health impac...
50: Creating Art with Deep and Meaningful Connections with Catherine Rains
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to know what inspires an artist to create a meaningful piece of work? Today's guest is Catherine Rains. Catherine is an artist and she ...
49: Creating Visual Art in Your Local Community with April Bey
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dedicated to creating wonderful art? If so you are really in for a treat! Today's guest is April Bey, an exciting visual artist, and teacher. ...
Ep 47: A Creative Approach to Solving Environmental Issues With Molly Morse
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She is one of the bright and innovative people who is bringing new technologies to work for a sustainable planet, and I am intrigued to learn more. Jo...
Ep 46: When the Love of Literature and Scotland Turns into a Podcast with Ginger Wiseman
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ginger Wiseman is one of the co-hosts (with her sister) Summer Reynolds, of The Outlander Podcast. She has a great story of how her love of the books ...
Ep 45: A Gifted Geyser of Artistic Expression A Conversation with Jonathan Fong
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast has a fascinating guest, Jonathan Fong. From plans for kid's projects to ideas for sophisticated weddings, Jonathan just shines! Home ...
Ep 44: Finding Beauty in the Imperfections with Linda Gelfman
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on the show today is a professor of ceramics at American River College in Sacramento, a founding member of The E Street Gallery and Studios...
43: Crafting The Life You Love With Amy Tan
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on the show today is crafter, designer and author, Amy Tangerine. Amy has always had a creative outlook on life. Growing up in Chicago, ...
42: Feeding Your Creativity with Food and Flavor with Lina Fat
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lina Fat is VP of Culinary Research and Development for Fat Family Restaurant Group, based in Sacramento, CA. Her first dream was to be a pharmacist, ...
41: Creativity that Brings Joy, Mindfulness, Satisfaction, and Peace with Caroline Giroux
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have recent celebrity suicides left you with a deep sadness and wonderment at what it takes to go that far into depression? Those are common thoughts ...
40: Using Photography to Support a Cause with Alison Brown
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is the photographer, Alison Brown. I learned of Alison through the Women's Environmental Network of the San Francisco Bay area. I sa...
39: Doctors Who Create with Vidya Viswanathan
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is always a joy to see creativity bloom where you least expect it. I am speaking with student physician Vidya Viswanathan today, the founder of Doc...
38: Celebrating National Scrapbook Day with Nancy Nally
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that May 5th is International (aka National) Scrapbook Day? By now, my regular listeners all know that I'm a really enthusiastic scrapbook...
37: Using Creativity to Impact Future Generations with Patricia Newman
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The creative process of storytelling is both fascinating and inspiring. The stories we share and the ones we create play such a huge role in how we ca...
36: Ireland Travelogue Highlighting Irish Coffee
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's always so tempting to travel! When my husband called me over the other day to check out a fantastic tour of Ireland that he found while looking a...
35: Try New Things to Find What You Are Awesome At with Jen Cushman
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Art is not just for the artist! My guest today, Jen Cushman, is an artist, a crafter, and a teacher who embraces that mentality wholeheartedly. Jen wo...
34: A Creative Approach to Fine Art with Diane Richey-Ward
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What really inspires your creativity? Do you ever use the time it takes to do your routine tasks as an opportunity to reflect on things? And if so, do...
33: Inspiration from People and Places for the Digital Creative with Lynn Grieveson
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you get YOUR creative approach? For many, it comes from the people in our lives or the places we travel. My guest today draws from both of th...
32: Creating Your Own Category with the Scrapbook Novels Author, Caroline Preston
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of doing something creative that has never been done before? My guest today, author and archivist Caroline Preston, is the creat...
31: Using Creative and Sustainable Technology to Solve 21st Century Problems with Mark Dorfman
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The natural world is filled with so much creative inspiration. Artists and designers often look to nature when deciding the shape and form of their cr...
30: The Unlimited Creativity of Online and Offline Scrap-booking with Jill Sprott
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity is allowed to grow and flourish in a community. We see it in just about every art or craft. Thanks to the internet, we are more connected t...
29: Creative Photography with Shutter Sisters Founder with Tracey Clark
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is your artistic vision? The way you see the world is completely different than everyone else. And how incredible is that? As creative individual...
28: A Creative Approach to Storytelling with Stacy Julian
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am excited to bring to you a pioneer of online craft courses, and one of my personal scrapbooking and storytelling heroes. Stacy Julian is wit...
27: Using Your Creativity to Help Others Tap Into Their Creativity with Eileen Hull
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity rarely happens on an island by yourself. The crafting community is filled to bursting with strength, support, and heart, which is just what...
26: Getting Creative with Digital Arts with Janaina Oliveira
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have some kind creative outlet that you use, in order to express what's going on with you, and in your life? Did you know that creating art is ...
25: Creative Storytelling Through Music and Lyrics with Forrest Eaglespeaker
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are having a very first musician on the show! He is the delightful Canadian musician Forrest Eaglespeaker, founder of the band The North Soun...
24: Creatively Using Video on Social Media with Jennifer Priest
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to run a successful creative business? Crafters and Artists have a unique set of challenges to face once we decide to turn our hobbi...
23: The Beauty of Being Different with Anna Aspnes
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best things about art and design is its playfulness. Have you ever stopped to see your latest project as a playground? Maybe you are like s...
22: Creatively Addressing Women's Health Issues with Dr. Mary Guinan
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Public health is a topic many of us aren't sufficiently informed on, and should be. We aren't aware of the work that's going on behind the scenes, or ...
21: A Creative Look at the Anthropology of Different Cultures with William Doonan
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are oblivious to the underlying history and culture in everything. We fail to notice the details and technicalities within our everyday lif...
20: British Isles Travelogue: Feeding Creativity with Karen Poirier Brode
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe that travel makes your life richer and inspires your creativity? Well, I certainly do and today, I'm going to tell my travel story. I t...
19: Teaching Layout Design and Storytelling on the Scrapbook Page with Debbie Hodge
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who really likes to tell stories? Are you analytical and would you like to leave a legacy and your history behind one day? If so, you'...
18: Increasing Your Creativity Quotient in Your Chosen Career with Dr. Eliza Chin
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is your creativity quotient in YOUR chosen career? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that only certain ...
17: Varied Interests Can Enhance Your Creativity with Margot Potter
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has anyone ever tried to limit your creativity? Have you been criticized for "jumping from one thing to another"? My guest today is proof that varied ...
16: Creatively Share Your Point of View - The World May Need to Hear It wtih Christy Strickler
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Art, in whatever form it may take, is all about telling a story. What story do you have to share? What are the passions and interests that make you wh...
15: Creatively Transforming Lives with Style with Chantera Gunn
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have clothes in your closet that you don't wear'? Do all of your clothes fit your Personality? This is what Chantera Gunn is here for! In the e...
14: Finding Joyfulness in Creativity with Ursula Morgan
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get a lot of joy from your experience of crafting? If so, you're really going to love today's episode, with Ursula Morgan, the Chief Executive ...
12: Big Ass Crafting with Mark Montano
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Big Ass Guest is Mark Montano- he's at the top of Karen's list when it comes to having a creative approach! She's been a great fan of his, sin...
11: Putting Creativity to Work for Charity with Elena Lai Etcheverry
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a creative person with a desire to give something back to your community, you will really enjoy today's show, with Karen's bubbly and inspir...
10: The Journey from Teaching to Acting with Keiko Elizabeth
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity comes in many forms, and even though many choose a career that isn't particularly creative, you can find ways to leverage your creativity i...
09: Using Creativity in Your Finances with Lynn Evans
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how many people are out there, who are really talented, yet just don't realize it at all? The guest on today's show, Lynn Evans, used to b...
08: The Marriage of Art and Science with Dr. Kathryn Ko
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of A Creative Approach Podcast! My special guest for today is Dr. Kathryn Ko. Kathryn grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and went ...
07: Coffee, Comics and Craft-lebrities with Tiffany Price
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're inspired by wacky people who live multi- faceted, creative lives, listen in to today's show, as Karen interviews her guest, Tiffany Price an...
06: A Colorful Career with Color Burst Creator, Ken Oliver
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do people with passion inspire you? And do you enjoy learning from the creative ideas of interesting artists? If this is so for you, listen in to toda...
05: Using Your Creativity to Influence Your Career with Kara Gott Warner
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to start a career in knitting design? Would you like to take a peek behind the curtain in the working life of an editor of a knitting ...
04: Using Creativity to Solve Global Social Problems with Dr. Padmini Murthy
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to be of service to others? Would you love to make a difference to the lives of less fortunate individuals, but aren't sure how? Let D...
03: Coloring Outside the Lines with Erin Manning
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do creative people inspire you? Would you like to enhance your own creativity, or nourish it in your children? If so, let this week's dynamic and vers...
02: Add Depth to Your Digital Scrapbook with Cheryl Ashcroft
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for new and exciting ways to add depth to your scrapbooking projects? Would you love to learn more about the art of digital scrapbooki...
01: Finding The Creativity Within with Charr Crail
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Would you love to be a creative person, but think that only certain people are born that way? Do you have a desire to express something creatively,...
00: Introducing A Creative Approach Podcast
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Karen began her life in the Canadian prairies followed by several years of studying medicine in Montreal. Marriage, family, and career brought her to ...