Creator's Cafe
Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe.
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Episodes
46 episodes
44. Paula Deming - The Doors that Open
Paula Deming is an actor and creator based in Los Angeles. Paula Deming makes board game comedy videos on Youtube in her series "Things Get Dicey". Her Youtube Channel also features playthroughs, silly strategy videos, and the occasional ...
44. Ashley Quach - What Lights You Up
Ashley Quach is a playwright and radio dramatist based in Los Angeles. She is best known for her award-winning romcom podcast “Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)”, featured in 2020 as one of the New York Times’ Fiction Podcasts to Get Lost In. Qu...
43. Brian Abraham - Just Be Real
My guest Brian Abraham is an accomplished actor who has worked across Southern CA in film, TV, and Theatre, and is about to take on his third role on Broadway!Brian is an incredible acting teacher who is passionate about the process of ...
42. Gabrielle Thomas - Championing the Fresh
Gabrielle and I dish on how to be a sneaky creator and get the wheel of creativity moving so much it feels inevitable. My guest, Gabrielle Thomas, is a Director and Producer based in LA. She works across film, TV, commercials, and m...
41. Megan Green - Embracing Power in Heartbreak
Megan reveals how she stays committed to her craft through the tough times and creates stories of people rising above their situation. My guest Megan Green is an award-winning screenwriter based in Los Angeles. Megan's work ha...
40. Jerome Kurtenbach - Wear the Hats You Have
Jerome lets the spark of the story start a composition. JEROME KURTENBACH WRITER | DIRECTOR | COMPOSERJerome Kurtenbach loves to tell stories! He has directed and written several films in conjunction with h...
39. Clara Griffith - The Art is the Adventure
Clara GriffithMy guest Clara Griffith is a visual artist based in Austin, Texas. She is also my sister-in-law! Coming from classical training in music and art, she now works across mediums, from painting and photograph...
38. Marshall Knight - Getting the Ideas Out
TV writer Marshall Knight and I connect on the need to create or explode, and on crafting a career that fits his indoor cat personality. My guest Marshall Knight is a Hollywood TV writer. Most recently, he and his writing part...
37. Rachel Lee - Bold Branding
Rachel Lee and I dig into finding yourself to bravely embody your own brand. My guest, Rachel Lee, is an artist, designer, and co-founder of Neo Genesis, a personal branding agency for creatives and misfit entrepreneurs who are read...
36. Jacob Smith: Sounds Like Shenanigans
The always delightful Jacob Smith and I chew on how to take your craft seriously and yourself silly-ly. My guest is Jacob Smith, an audio expert who lives in Las Vegas and hails from Louisiana. Jacob is a dear friend, but we'll get ...
35. Fern Madden: Revealing Radiance
Makeup artist Fern Madden encourages us to find our signature look that allows our natural beauty to shine through. Follow: https://www.fernmaddenmakeup.com/IG:
34. Tehran: The Trojan Philosopher
Comedian Tehran and I dig into "freedom of speech, pushing thoughs, pushing the envelope, broadening horizons to absurdity and bringing everyone together." Follow: @iamtehran...
33. Amy Kersten: Controlling the Edit
Filmmaker Amy Kersten and I discuss the importance of learning the skills to take your project from concept to the finish line.Follow: IG @AmyKerstenFilm IG:
32. John Mason: Olympic Level Presence
Olympics Swimming Host John Mason and I talk about the art of hosting and how to be present when the stakes are high. Follow: IG: @officialjohnmasonJohn's
31. Sergine Dumais: On My "X"
Director Sergine Dumais and I explore her journey from Montreal to LA and owning her calling as a director.Follow: @serginedumais |
30. Jonathan Unger - Producing Impact
Producing CEO Jonathan Unger and I bond over refusing to stay in one lane and the importance of choosing your collaborators purposefully. Follow: Unger Media
29. Maggie Szabo: Owning the Risk
Recording Artist Maggie Szabo and I talk about writing songs for Eurovision and TVFollow: IG: @officialmaggieszabo
28. Thomas Stockwell: Think Bigger
Creative Executive Thomas Stockwell encourages us to create weirder and more innovative worlds for emerging VR capabilities. Follow: @onthelam84
27. Suzanne Schmidt: Loving the Work
Actress Suzanne Schmidt and I dive into how she aims for loving what she's doing 80% of the time. Follow: Suzanne on IG: @suzannejschmidtSuzanne's
26. Robin Nyström: Building the Band
Filmmaker Robin Nyström reveals how his art is inspired by the team he builds. Follow: Personal website: https://www.robinnystrom.com/Nicolif...
25. Jess Paul: It's Not Cake
25. Jess Paul: It's Not CakeFilmmaker and actor Jess Paul and I dish on indie films and the dark side of the industry while she is wearing a croissant on her head. It makes sense.Follow: IG:
24. Brandon Stansell: It's My Music
Country music singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell and I dig into the raw truths from trailblazing queer rights in country music to enjoying a more intimate present story. Follow:
23. Carolina Alvarez: Making it Work
Filmmaker Carolina Alvarez and I dish on finishing post on her first feature film! Follow: Carolina's IG: @lafemmecarolinaFemme Regard Website: