Podcasts by Art Pays Me

Gabrielle LeGuerrier, Head Chef, GourmetGab Events from 2023-09-27T23:53:23

On this episode, I chat with a chef for the first time on the podcast! Michelin-trained Gabrielle LeGuerrier, Head Chef of Listen

I'thandi Munro, Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award Recipient from 2023-09-14T19:22

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Clara Dugas from 2023-08-16T19:46:25

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the  Listen

Tyshan Wright, Emerging Artist Recognition Award from 2023-07-14T03:17

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Sarah Prosper, Indigenous Artist Recognition Award from 2023-06-15T02:31:22

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Cyndi Cain from 2023-05-12T02:47:47

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award from 2023-04-13T02:40:25

On this episode I chat with Ash Young, the Executive Director of the Inverness County Centre for the Arts. They are the recipient of the C...

Domanique Grant from 2023-03-29T14:18:19

We talk about early days as an artist and letting go of fear to make the work we were meant to create. We also talk about the role of spirituality in her music and why I should commit...

Andre Fenton from 2023-03-15T18:57:12

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Martins Madumere from 2023-03-02T02:09

Martins Madumere is an artist who’s difficult to put in a box. His diverse interests and penchan...

Tonya “Sam’Gwan” Paris from 2023-02-16T00:40:26

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Frances Dorsey, Established Artist Recognition Award from 2023-01-18T13:44

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

STORRY, Singer-songwriter from 2023-01-09T19:27

Singer-songwriter, STORRY talks about the importance of diversifying your skills when you’re an independent artist,...

Séamus Gallagher, Emerging Artist Recognition Award from 2022-12-28T18:22

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Listen

Jackie Torrens, Writer&Filmmaker from 2022-11-22T19:18

On this episode, I chat with writer, actor and director Jackie Torrens of Listen

Nikki Yanofsky, Singer from 2022-11-07T14:34

On this episode of Art Pays Me, I chatted with singer Nikki Yanofsky about the journey back to her roo...

Glitterati Returns from 2022-10-24T21:29

On this solo episode I share some exciting news and discuss why our parent company, Glitterati Communications will be ...

Omar Gandhi, Architect from 2022-10-10T18:24

On this episode I chat with my friend – Architect, Omar Gandhi about how we met, what it’s like receiving global accolade...

Waants, Artist and Producer from 2022-09-26T13:26:41

Artist and producer Waants and I talk about his new music and what it means to be in your “flop era”. ...

Bruno Capinan, Singer-songwriter from 2022-09-12T17:54:56

Singer-songwriter Bruno Capinan hopped on the podcast to talk about their new album Listen

hill of iamhill from 2022-08-29T05:00:37

On this episode I chat with JUNO-nominated artist, hill of Listen

Teagan Johnston, Singer-songwriter from 2022-08-01T14:20:22

In this episode I chat with singer-songwriter Teagon Johnston – except she/they are so much more than that. Teagan, like many of us is exploring creativity in multiple areas including...

Artist, Miya Bailey from 2022-07-01T02:21:09

Artist Miya Bailey breaks down his art origin story, how he pursues his many creative outlets from tattooing to sculpture, and how...

Ria Mae: Singer-songwriter from 2022-05-23T18:42:35

Singer-songwriter Ria Mae shares what happened after her first hit song, why age doesn’t matter for mu...

Omar Hopkinson (Oms) from 2022-05-09T18:53:48

Multidisciplinary creative, Omar “Oms” Hopkinson discusses how his roots in Toronto’s hip hop scene led ...

Jonathan Smith from 2022-04-25T23:34:17

Artist, Designer and Co-Founder of Choice, Jonathan Smith shares how this new app helps artists connect wi...

Stephanie Joline from 2022-04-04T15:51:06

Filmmaker Stephanie Joline and I discuss tapping into our shame to create art, leaning into controversy and her latest film, Night Blooms.

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Kristina Elise Søbstad from 2022-03-21T19:43:07

Visual Artist, Kristina Elise Søbstad and I talk about leaning into what feels natural for you as an artist and balancing that with what sells. We also talk ab...

Ally Thatcher from 2022-03-07T04:20:29

Ally Thatcher is one of my favourite designers. I love how she skillfully makes hilarious subversive statements about culture that appeal to design nerds and regular folk alike. We ta...

Boma Nnaji from 2022-02-23T15:06:02

On this special episode I chat with artist Boma Nnaji. I've followed Boma on Instagram for a while but never had a chance to talk to him until we were paired up in the Listen

Emily Chase from 2022-02-08T19:43:21

I spoke with fashion stylist and digital artist Emily Chase about shifting the direction of an art career, influencer marketing and why it’s important to set professional boundaries.<...

Nadia Katherine from 2022-01-24T04:10:02

For the first time on Art Pays Me, I speak with a tattoo artist. Nadia Katherine and I talk about how to get into the tattoo industry, her influences and the diverse skillset needed t...

Letitia Fraser from 2022-01-07T16:52:35

Interdisciplinary Artist, Letitia Fraser discusses her roots as an artist, her experience in art school and why Black portrait artists are important right now. We also talk about why ...

Cadence Weapon from 2021-12-13T15:58:13

Musician and writer Cadence Weapon discusses his approach to making songs and how his obsession with rap guided him early on. We also talked about becoming more politically engaged to...

KTheChosen from 2021-12-01T16:22

KTheChosen is a Zimbabwe born hip-hop artist and activist based in Calgary Alberta. We talked about his music, activism, the importance of knowing what you care about most in the crea...

Winter Craft Show Panel from 2021-11-17T15:35:43

Rapid fire conversations with new Craft Nova Scotia members, Adam McNamara of Acadian Mushrooms, Jessie Marshall of Jessie Louise Design, Jennifer McDonald of Vivid Vision Bags, Funmi Odeniyi of...

Mike and Kristen from 2021-11-08T15:14:19

Husband and Wife creative duo, Mike and Kristen talk about collaboration, the process of making their new travel book, You and Me, and their respective approaches to making art. We al...

Christine Goudie from 2021-10-26T00:09:31

In this episode with Christine Goudie, Co-Founder + CEO of Granville Biomedical, we talk about design in the medical, research and development space. We discus...

daysormay from 2021-10-11T13:33:52

Vancouver based band daysormay talk about how they started making music and how they’ve made the best of the pandemic. We also talk about their new album, Just Existing and why puttin...

Amy Batchelor from 2021-09-27T13:26:43

Graphic Designer and Educator Amy Batchelor shares what it’s like doing exhibition design for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. We nerd out about design and creativity and Amy’s experie...

John Orpheus from 2021-09-21T12:56:08

John Orpheus is a Trinidadian musician and writer based in Toronto. We talked about his upbringing, his thoughts on creativity, his new book Listen

Reginé Gilbert from 2021-08-01T16:25:36

On the 100th episode of Art Pays Me, Designer, Author and Professor Reginé Gilbert shares how her background in fashion, psychology and project management influence her work in user e...

Rebekah Higgs from 2021-06-27T13:15:31

Rebekah Higgs and I talk about the latest season of home renovation show, DIY Mom that she both hosts and produces. We get into how she runs her business, being a mom and the influenc...

I M U R from 2021-06-13T15:23:39

Jenny Lea, Mikey J Blige and Amine Bouzaher of genre bending band, I M U R share how they fought through writer's block to create their latest album, My Molecules. They talk about the...

Amy Eaton from 2021-05-30T13:57:38

Photographer Amy Eaton gives some insight into her path to photography, her business and why she incorporated teaching Listen

Jenn Grant from 2021-05-23T12:56:10

Jenn talks about how the pandemic gave her a chance to learn new skills that have made her more independent as an artist and discuss why we wish we took more classes during our time a...

Melanie Eddy from 2021-05-16T13:02:06

UK based Jewelry designer and academic, Melanie Eddy talks about her work, her beginnings in Bermuda and how teaching at Listen

Julie Rosvall from 2021-05-10T14:58:35

Textile Artist and Printmaker Julie Rosvall discusses her process, her solo exhibition, Iterations, at Harvest Gallery and how Craft Nova Scotia supports crafters in Nova Scotia. We a...

Tafui from 2021-05-03T00:55:12

Artist and Designer Tafui shares her journey from Jamaica to Canada, how culture influences her work and why her dad’s lessons were so impactful. We also talk about why it’s important...

Christopher Webb from 2021-04-25T11:42:41

Visual Artist Christopher Webb talks about the meaning behind his paintings and how training in boxing taught him how fear can be productive for artists. We also talk about his busine...

Kris Reppas and Emily Sheppard from 2021-04-18T19:54:46

I speak with artists Kris Reppas and Listen

K. Claire MacDonald from 2021-04-04T10:07:22

On the final episode of the Craft Pays Me series, Artist and Jewellery Designer, K. Claire MacDonald talks about the symbolism in her work and the importance o...

Aaron Collier from 2021-03-28T15:39:40

Award-winning musician/composer, sound and video designer, performer and theatre creator, Aaron Collier talks about why he loves to tell stories as both a performer on stage and a des...

Rhonda Miller from 2021-03-21T15:08:21

Bookbinder Rhonda Miller shares with us what bookbinding is and how she found herself working in this medium. She also talks about how she was able to grow her customer base, factorin...

Black Designers Connect from 2021-03-14T13:19:45

I recently had the pleasure of participating in Black Designers Connect, a workshop panel that’s part of the Listen

Frances Dorsey from 2021-03-07T13:51:44

Artist, Frances Dorsey and I talked about her creative process and why she avoids putting a label on her art. We also talked about how the chance discovery of a book on weaving set he...

Russell Louder from 2021-02-28T13:52:53

I spoke with performance artist, musician and producer Russell Louder (they/them) about their creative process and the meaning behind some of the songs on their new album, Humor. We a...

Jennifer Marlow from 2021-02-21T11:35:42

Woodcarver Jennifer Marlow discusses her creative process, common subjects in her work and how she balances the various aspects of her practice that includes independent projects, com...

Gisun from 2021-02-14T12:31:20

Singer-songwriter and performer, Gisun talks about her new collaborative cover of Violeta Parra’s song Gracias a la Vida that she initiated to raise awareness for the benefits of musi...

Lori Nason from 2021-02-07T12:54:44

Lori Nason, The Fused Glass Diva shares how she turned a hobby in glass into a business after working in studios in the US. We talk about the origin of the Diva moniker, how painting ...

Mobley from 2021-01-31T13:29:41

Musician and Filmmaker Mobley talks about his new record, Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme and how he inserts important topics into very catchy pop songs....

Toni Losey from 2021-01-24T14:12:06

In episode one of the six part Craft Pays Me Series, I speak with Ceramic Artist, Toni Losey about her creative process, her influences and managing a creative practice that includes ...

OKAN from 2021-01-10T13:29:34

I spoke with Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne of Toronto-based JUNO-nominated and Independent Music Award winning Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble OKAN. We discussed their latest albu...

Be kind. Do that thing. from 2020-12-27T14:17:14

I share my perspective on 2020 and what I hope to see in 2021.

Perri Furbert from 2020-12-13T14:35:28

Multidisciplinary Creative, Perri Furbert discusses how following her passion for revamping shoes led to opportunities in wardrobe styling and eventually her Gold The Label brand. We ...

Keonté Beals from 2020-12-01T20:34:38

R&B singer Keonté Beals talks about his transition from singing gospel music in church to pursuing a career as an R&B singer and the importance of vulnerability in his songwriting and...

Fabienne Colas from 2020-11-15T20:54:16

This episode is an artist talk hosted by me that was facilitated by the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (NSCADU). The talk is by their first virtual Visiting Artist i...

Jen Meza from 2020-11-01T12:35:44

Fibre Artist, Author and Blogger, Jen Meza talks about pivoting into her creative pursuits after losing her job during the pandemic. We learn about her woven wall hangings, her love f...

Ana and Zac from 2020-10-18T18:09:42

Designers and Retailers Ana and Zac talk about the history of their new brand Ana + Zac, their design philosophy and the importance of sourcing sustainably. We also talk about supply ...

Anthony Grant from 2020-10-06T15:10:01

Visual Designer and Artist, Anthony Grant and I talk about his origin story as an artist and designer and the thinking behind his work that blurs the lines between design and art. We ...

Josh Rodgers from 2020-09-20T11:05:44

Cartoonist and Filmmaker, Josh Rodgers and I discuss his influences, working on kid friendly cartoons by day, and adult cartoons like Henry vs the Reptilian Overlords from the Cosmos ...

Dylan Edwards from 2020-09-06T12:39:25

Dylan Edwards is a Writer, Artist and Animator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We talk about how he got into the animation industry, how it’s been impacted by COVID-19 and why so few p...

Andrea Tsang Jackson from 2020-08-23T11:36:01

Textile Artist, Quilt Designer, Author and Educator Andrea Tsang Jackson talks about her transition from architecture, to exhibit design, to making her creative escape, quilting her f...

Shannon Ellis from 2020-08-09T21:23:12

Artist, Shannon Ellis and I talk about her sci-fi and fantasy inspired work, our mutual fascination with Japanese animation and why she loves crows. We also talk about Shannon’s role ...

David Strickland from 2020-08-02T14:02:21

David Strickland is a Grammy Award winning multidisciplinary artist, producer, engineer, DJ and activist. We discuss his music and visual art influences, how connected Indigenous cult...

Chantel Gushue from 2020-07-27T16:24:10

Multidisciplinary Visual Artist Chantel Gushue and I talk about how she incorporates science into her art practice, parenting during the pandemic, why she’s not a fan of the tradition...

Sunil Sarwal from 2020-07-19T04:00

Food branding consultant Sunil Sarwal talks about the benefit of specialization in a service based creative business. We learn about their creative process, why they got into the indu...

DK from 2020-07-12T12:18:15

Beatmaker and Producer DK talks about his music making process, his love for the classic hip hop sound of the 90s and how he gets the attention of established artists he’d like to wor...

Eman El-Husseini from 2020-07-05T12:33:38

Stand Up Comic Eman El-Husseini and I talk about why comedy is a great way to discuss tough topics, being a Canadian in New York during the 2020 Pandemic, why she’s not afraid to say ...

Maggie Rahr from 2020-06-28T14:17:26

Maggie Rahr is an award winning multimedia Investigative Journalist. I discovered Maggie through her podcast ‘What Happened to Holly Bartlett’ that was featured in Oprah magazine (201...

Bria Miller from 2020-06-21T14:17:15

Multidisciplinary Artist Bria Miller participates in almost every aspect of creativity. She talks about her work, what motivates her, why women and race issues are prominent in her vi...

Emmanuel Nwogbo from 2020-06-14T12:22:41

Emmanuel Nwogbo is a Nigeria born, Visual Artist based in Montreal, Canada. We talked about how The Rona has impacted his career, what he thinks about the civil unrest we’re experienc...

Black Family Matters from 2020-06-08T02:52:09

On this special episode, my wife, Natasha Nurse-Jones and I talk about some of her experience as a Black educator and our experience with anti-Black racism.

DeRico Symonds from 2020-06-02T11:08:55

Youth and Community Advocate DeRico Symonds and I discuss police violence against Black people in North America, the significance of protest and some of the challenges that community ...

Matt Dowling from 2020-05-24T12:02:52

Matt Dowling, Founder of Freelancer Club shares his creative journey, how he’s grown a business that advocates for creative freelancers and how a negative experience with a photograph...

Romana from 2020-05-10T13:15:23

I interviewed multihyphenate artist Romana about her new music and the diverse creative interests she’s simultaneously pursuing. She opens up about how the COVD-19 pandemic has effect...

Big Wins from 2020-05-04T00:06:42

On this episode I share my thoughts on the first four episodes of basketball documentary, The Last Dance. I talk about my relationship with basketball, why I think Michael Jordan was ...

Tabitha Co from 2020-04-26T13:08:56

This week I have Leather Designer and Maker Tabitha from Tabitha + Co. I asked her what it means to produce mindfully made products and what implications that has on society – particu...

Luke James from 2020-04-19T16:22:45

Album Reviewer, and Twitch Streamer Luke James and I talked about coping with life and creativity during COVID-19. Luke breaks down his process for reviewing music, why he interacts w...

Kyle Carpenter from 2020-04-12T23:34:56

On this week’s episode, I spoke with Writer, Editor and Podcaster Kyle Carpenter. We talk about his popular website and podcast Clients From Hell. Kyle shares why he left academia for...

One Year Deep from 2020-04-05T16:43:48

On this week's episode I hit 50 episodes and one year of doing this podcast! It’s been a fun journey and I’ve learned a lot from the guests so far. Thank you for all for listening, co...

Survival from 2020-03-29T13:11:05

On this short solo episode, I share my thoughts on the creative industry and where my creative energy is focused during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Paul Chin from 2020-03-22T11:03:55

Music Producer and DJ, Paul Chin talks about how a 5 year hiatus from the music industry after dealing with some personal setbacks inspired him to make his latest album, Full Spectrum...

Josie Matthiesen from 2020-03-15T15:30:41

Josie Matthiesen is the Jeweller and Metalsmith behind Salt + Summit. A nomad at heart, Josie talks about how living on the road with her now husband helped her find the clarity to st...

Andrew Da Silva from 2020-03-09T01:38:30

Andrew Da Silva is a Montreal based Contemporary Artist. We talked about how hip hop and Montreal influence his work, the importance of consistency when developing your style and what...

Melissa Townsend from 2020-03-01T12:17:06

Artist, Melissa Townsend joins me to chat about doing commissioned work, her affection for art lovers and why having a connection to the subjects she paints is important. I’m fascinated by Melis...

Deedee Morris from 2020-02-23T12:52:48

Deedee Morris is a fantastic photographer. I was introduced to her work when she asked me to participate in a portrait series called Shifting Polarities. The series consists of portra...

Maurice Cherry from 2020-02-16T11:33:17

Maurice Cherry is an accomplished creative strategist who received the AIGA’s Steven Heller Price for Cultural Commentary in 2018 and in the same year was listed as one of The Root’s ...

Tina Essmaker from 2020-02-02T12:04:21

Tina Essmaker is a Coach, Writer and Speaker who I credit with being one of the biggest inspirations for this podcast and my creative journey. Tina, together with her former husband a...

Ryan Veltmeyer from 2020-01-19T15:34:13

Ryan Veltmeyer is a Social and Economic Innovator who’s passionate about helping creative youth turn their passion into viable career options. We talked about the various initiatives ...

Lexxicon from 2020-01-12T12:23:55

We back! On the first Art Pays Me episode of 2020 I interviewed up and coming Dancehall/Hip-Hop Artist, Lexxicon. Lexxicon shares how living in 3 different countries influenced his so...

Repetition from 2019-12-15T13:42:57

On this solo episode I get into the importance of repetition in my process, why immediate success isn’t always failure, how artists are like athletes and why it’s important to lower e...

Lola Brown from 2019-12-09T01:28:03

Lola Brown is one of the top travel writers in Canada who happens to be a friend of mine. I reached out to her about doing the podcast when she tweeted about some of the challenges sh...

Rhys Waters from 2019-12-01T20:55:29

Rhys Waters is an award winning television and radio producer from the UK whose now based in Nova Scotia. Rhys had diverse creative interests, growing up but didn’t know exactly how h...

Flavia Testa from 2019-11-22T19:40:29

International Outsider Artist, Flavia Testa is a rebellious free-thinker whose raw, unapologetic work drew me to her. We share our thoughts on pursing an art career without formal tra...

Lily Lightbourn from 2019-11-17T05:51:33

In this episode I spoke with model, Lily Lightbourn about how someone from the tiny island of Bermuda is working with some of the biggest brands and publications in the world, what it’s like wor...

Maje from 2019-11-10T11:57:15

I chat with hip hop artist Maje about his passion for music, how winning $10,000 in the Viola Desmond Singing/Songwriting Competition simultaneously made his mother a believer and proved to hims...

Tyler Simmonds from 2019-11-02T10:45:27

On episode 30 I interview award winning Filmmaker, Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Tyler Simmonds. We talk about his film projects, about growing up in North Preston, where...

Kayla Borden from 2019-10-26T11:53:33

On this episode I chat with multihyphenate, Kayla Borden about being an Event Coordinator, Promoter and Community Advocate. We talk about how we faired during hurricane Dorian, how Ka...

Haviah Mighty from 2019-10-20T00:26:15

I’m excited to welcome the first rapper to Art Pays Me — I chat with 2019 Polaris Award winning artist Haviah Mighty about her latest project The 13th Floor and how it came to be. We ...

Art Pays Me Live: Élana Camille Saimovici from 2019-10-12T16:05:25

On the the second half of the Art Pays Me Live recording I interviewed Illustrator, Artist and Creative Content Producer, Élana Camille Saimovici. Élana talks about how she expressed ...

Art Pays Me Live: Geordan Moore from 2019-10-05T12:47:20

This is the first half of the Art Pays Me Live Recording! In the first half of the show I interviewed Geordan Moore of Quarrelsome Yeti about his unique aesthetic, how he’s been able ...

Stella Niatsikas from 2019-09-28T11:48:24

On episode 25 I chat with Medical Skin Therapist, Lash Artist and Educator Stella Niatsikas. Stella talks about her passion for eyelash extensions and the beauty industry. The thrivin...

Kimberley Eddy from 2019-09-21T11:17:04

I had a great conversation with Painter, Kimberley Eddy about, where she grew up, how she went from teacher to full-time painter, her time living in my home country, Bermuda and how i...

Rebecca Thomas from 2019-09-14T06:25:57

This week I speak and Activist, Poet , Author and former Poet Laureate of Halifax Rebecca Thomas. We had an incredible conversation about her work raising awareness of Indigenous issu...

Guyleigh Johnson from 2019-09-07T12:05:26

This week I chat with Author and Spoken Word Artist, Guyleigh Johnson. We talk about her books, her creative process, how she found her publisher and the fear of having your work stol...

Trevor Silver from 2019-08-31T11:07:58

This week I speak with Trevor Silver, the Designer and Founder of clothing brand tREv Clothing. Trevor is an inspiring young business owner with a bright future. We talk about the ori...

For The Community from 2019-08-24T11:11:49

On this solo episode, I share the story of a potential client project that didn’t pan out and why the way I was approached left me feeling uncomfortable. I recorded this episode while...

Aspiring Artist from 2019-08-10T05:43:53

This week I talk about what it means to be an aspiring artist and how old-school gatekeepers sometimes fool us into believing that there's only one form of professional validation. I share some ...

Gwen Fox from 2019-08-03T04:00

I chat with Artist, Coach and Teacher Gwen Fox about her art practice and how she helps other artists develop as creators and business people through her coaching and teaching program...

Hangama Amiri from 2019-07-27T02:52:36

Painter, Video Artist and Textile Artist and Yale School Of Art student, Hangama Amiri chatted with me about the powerful statements in her art. She shares why her Afghan heritage is ...

Hangama Amiri from 2019-07-27T02:52:36

Painter, Video Artist and Textile Artist and Yale School Of Art student, Hangama Amiri chatted with me about the powerful statements in her art. She shares why her Afghan heritage is ...

Don't Reach from 2019-07-20T04:00

On this episode I use a basketball analogy to talk about the importance of trying and how it looks like failure sometimes, even when it’s a stepping stone to success. I also talk abou...

Beau Cleeton from 2019-07-13T04:07:11

On episode 15 I interview Beau Cleeton, a Product Developer, Artist and the CEO of rolling paper company, Canadian Lumber. We challenge the commonly held belief that artists can’t or ...

SMDH 2018 Panel from 2019-07-06T13:34:59

This episode is a recording of a podcasting panel that I spoke on during Social Media Day Halifax 2018. It took place before this podcast existed and I was still co-host of Changing t...

Erin Trafford from 2019-06-29T04:00

Erin Trafford is an award-winning broadcaster, media and brand ambassador and influencer marketing strategist. We talk about her roots in journalism and as an OG in the influencer gam...

Eric Stotts from 2019-06-22T17:31:12

On Episode 12 I chat with Architect and Adjunct Professor and lecturer at Dalhousie University School of Architecture, Eric Stotts about what an architect does, what skills an aspirin...

Andy Hines from 2019-06-15T12:58:40

On episode 11 of Art Pays Me, I speak with Grammy nominated, MTV Award and Cannes Lions Award winning Director, Andy Hines about how he went from making videos for clients in Nova Sco...

Katrina Lopes from 2019-06-09T02:37:18

Katrina Lopes is the president of KL Management, an artist management company whose roster includes platinum selling and Juno Award winning artist and producer Shawn Desman, R&B/soul ...

Alison Knott from 2019-06-01T17:30:25

Alison Knott is a coding queen, graphic designer and instructor with over a decade in the field of all things web and design. She’s also a very talented illustrator and public speaker...

Amara Kanté Featuring Crystal John from 2019-05-25T04:45:44

On this episode of Art Pays Me, I interviewed Amara Kanté, world renowned Master Percussionist, Composer and Artistic Director. We talked about Amara’s passion for preserving and shar...

Dion Walcot from 2019-05-18T12:38:06

In episode 7 I interviewed Dion Walcot, the entrepreneur behind Martk’d, a dynamic custom shoe design competition. We discussed his background and how he uses his past experience as a...

Tied Up Tee from 2019-05-11T09:32:35

Today on the show, I interview Tied Up Tee, a rope artist, photographer and general creative. I love Tee’s work but I admit that I’m a little scared of it. We’ve been able to chat a f...

Kemmy Smith from 2019-05-04T05:34:32

I met Kemmy when he was my barber at a shop called Ascension. He wasn’t as talkative as the other guys but he would pipe in with a sharp verbal jab periodically to get us laughing. Th...

Liz Mac from 2019-04-27T11:26:51

In episode 4 I spoke with illustrator, Liz Mac.

• Liz opened up about how negative feedback at NSCAD Portfolio day led her to believe she didn’t have what it too...
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Melissa MacMaster from 2019-04-20T10:41:55

My guest on this episode is Melissa McMaster of 902 Hip Hop. Melissa and I met years ago and immediately bonded. We’ve been cheering for each other ever since and I’ve been amazed at ...

Art Pays Gayneté from 2019-04-13T07:43:54

This week’s episode features Gaynete' Jones, a leading millennial mentor, motivational speaker, best-selling author, blogger, founder of G.A.M.E. Changing Industries, Youtuber, plus t...

Art Pays Gayneté from 2019-04-13T07:43:54

This week’s episode features Gaynete' Jones, a leading millennial mentor, motivational speaker, best-selling author, blogger, founder of G.A.M.E. Changing Industries, Youtuber, plus t...

Art Pays Duane from 2019-04-02T02:14:32

Premier episode of Art Pays Me, featuring a brief introduction to the show and host, Duane Jones. Duane talks about his childhood, education and career.