Graphic designer Amy Esplen on screen printing her way into her first job, building public art on her due date, and why brands should lean into their weird.

Painter and podcaster Nathalie Kalbach on the ghosts, ledgers, and forgotten residents behind Jersey City’s buildings.

Illustrator Alysha Dawn on the detail that makes her work feel alive, the mural at the Rogers Centre that stops strangers in their tracks, and why she can’t stop noticing the small stuff.

Lisa Congdon on the messy creative process, quitting retail, and making more room for joy.

A conversation with Isabelle Poirier about curiosity, observation, and letting creative ideas lead instead of controlling where they go.

A conversation with Alex Kinsella about curiosity, storytelling, and the question that gets people to open up.

Award-winning author and illustrator Amanda Amaral shares the story behind My Invisible Friend ADHD, finding self-acceptance, and why helping children feel seen has become the heart of her work.

Kendall Kent shares how honesty, maximalism, and embracing unconventional creativity shaped It’s Okay Studio and the community around it.

A conversation with James Martin about conversations, craft, and why a logo was never really the point.

Christine Hillis, aka Chris P Corpse, shares how drag, therapy, dogs and creativity come together through advocacy, community and queer joy.

Amanda Kind shares what years of teaching singers have taught her about finding your voice, confidence, creative seasons, and the surprising ways people grow.

Designer, author and Design Matters host Debbie Millman reflects on curiosity, character and the questions that shape a creative life.

Cake artist and entrepreneur Rochelle Williams shares how creativity, community, and authenticity helped her build a business and redefine success on her own terms.

Creative pressure builds when everything is expected to do everything. Separating paid work from exploratory work can protect energy, improve focus, and allow both to thrive.

Allison Vidug shares how seasonal ingredients, wine pairings, and thoughtful hospitality create dining experiences that bring people together.

You don’t need a big idea to start. Paying attention to small, meaningful moments can become a powerful foundation for creative work that resonates with others.

One year ago, I started asking creative people a few simple questions. I wanted to know how they got started. What inspires them. What they do when they're stuck. What keeps them going.

Connection is not a byproduct of the work. It is the work. Hilary’s approach shows that when people feel comfortable and seen, the outcome changes. The image becomes more than a record. It becomes a reflection of something real.

A Zentangle artist shares how pattern and repetition became a steady creative practice.

Sarah Badran’s work blends playfulness with depth, using wool to explore connection, imperfection, and creative instinct. A conversation about process, pressure, and letting ideas take shape as you go.