
Creative Full Time
A deep dive interview style podcast with Canadian creatives. How they got started and how they're doing the damn thing in Canada.
Episodes
70 episodes
Episode 70: Mark Keller; POZ & This Is Just What I Do Now
This episode dives into a deeply personal and powerful journey, Mark Keller talks about going from an HIV diagnosis to turning that experience into art and advocacy. We talk about what it really takes to write and perform a play that hits so cl...
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Episode 69: Vanessa Sears; Shedding A Skin
In this episode, Vanessa opens up about her upcoming solo show Shedding a Skin and we get into all the things that come with it: identity, storytelling, and what it means to truly be seen on stage. We talk about stage fright (yes, even the pros...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68: Elijah Mucciaccio; Self Tapes, Stage Life & Sobriety
This conversation explores Elijah's journey from their unexpected entry into the arts during high school to their experiences in theater school and the evolving landscape of auditions in the digital age. The discussion highlights the importance...
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Episode 67: Amanda Verhagen; The Hidden Power of Line Producing
In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Verhagen, a talented line producer who has worked on major projects like Jurassic World Dominion, Cold Copy, and the recently released Love Me, starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.Amanda walk...
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Episode 66: Andrew Seok: You Have To Love It
In this conversation with the talented Andrew Seok, we delve into his creative process, his recent successes with Rosamund and a step by step in how to write a musical. We also discuss the challenges faced in the Canadian arts scene, and the im...
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Episode 65: Wayne Burns; Relationships & Resume
In this conversation with Wayne Burns we explore the importance of advocating for dignity and building relationships in the creative industry. Wayne discusses the challenges of navigating social media as artists, the struggle between long-form ...
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Episode 64: Liz Whitmere; Directing & "Difficult Women"
In this conversation, Liz Whitmere shares her journey from performer to director, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of authentic representation of women in film, particularly fla...
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Episode 63: Dr. Maz; Spiraling UP in Your Career
In this conversation, Dr. Maz shares her journey from a creative child to a professional in creativity coaching, emphasizing the importance of creativity in overcoming trauma and fostering personal growth. She introduces the concept of 'spirali...
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Episode 62: Allisha Pelletier: Making Indie Projects
In this conversation, Allisha Pelletier shares their journey into the arts, discussing the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in acting and producing. They reflect on the importance of self-acceptance, the impact of joining a union, a...
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Episode 61: K. Zimmer; Mental Health, Creativity & Humour
In this conversation, K. Zimmer shares their journey through mental health and comedy, discussing their experiences and the therapeutic role of creativity. They delve into the importance of agency in mental health care, the stigma surrounding m...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: Aurora McClennan & Canadian Theatre
In this engaging conversation, Aurora shares her journey as an artist, reflecting on her experiences in theater, the challenges of self-training, and the importance of values in the creative process. She discusses her writing journey, the signi...
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Episode 59: Rachel Cairns & "Hypothetical Baby"
In this engaging conversation, Rachel Cairns discusses her one-woman show 'Hypothetical Baby,' which explores her personal experience with abortion and the broader societal issues surrounding it. She shares insights into her creative process, t...
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Episode 58: Markian Tarasiuk & Sean Harris Oliver & Making "Hunting Matthew Nichols"
In this conversation, Markian Tarasiuk and Sean Harris Oliver discuss their film 'Hunting Matthew Nichols,' a unique blend of mystery, thriller, and horror presented in a faux documentary style. They share insights into the film's inspira...
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Episode 57: David Pinard & Being Open To Opportunities
"Success isn’t about being the best, it’s about taking chances."In this episode, David Pinard shares their journey in the entertainment industry, everything from making people laugh on set to booking 11 films in one year. They dive into...
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Episode 56: Brennan Julius & Navigating Disappointment In The Acting Industry
Brennan was generous enough to share a big no that he got. A novice at navigating the industry, I'm so glad that he shared this experience with us. Not sugar coating it, and not placing blame, this was an important learning lesson. It's importa...
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Episode 55: Hilary Wirachowsky & Trusting The Dots
Had so much fun talking to Hilary, we talk about agents, being supported by your team whether thats agents or teachers. We talk about her passion for self tape coaching through Prism Self Tapes, how to get through the "no's", trusting the dots ...
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Episode 54: Katie Uhlmann & Making Connections
We jump right into the conversation on this one, I loved talking to Katie, an actor, director, writer, stand up comedian and the CEO of the production company Katie Chats Inc. AND JUST ANNOUNCED President of Webseries Canada! We talk about work...
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Episode 53: Thilo Schaller& Composing With The Story
I loved learning more about the music composition side of things. I'm not in any way shape or form educated in music (as you'll be able to tell) BUT THILO professor turned full time music composer is a genius! I love what he has to share, the i...
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Episode 52: Mark Kreder & Your Self Worth
"Acting isn’t who I am, it’s what I do." 🎭In this episode of Creative Full Time, actor Mark Kreder gets real about the pressures of tying self-worth to bookings and how letting go of that mindset transformed his craft. ...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: Nawaaz Makhani & New Beginnings
This is the perfect episode to start off 2025. If you've never created before, you want to try something different or you have that little spark of creativity nudging your soul, this is the episode for you!! From teacher to theatre writer/p...
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Episode 50: One Year Anniversary With Nicola Correia-Damude
EPISODE 50!!!! Wow!!! I was so excited when Nicola said yes to helping me celebrate my podcast's one year anniversary. We talked about ALL THE THINGS, and I love how open and honest she was about everything! We talked about the ACTRA union,...
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Episode 49: Mercedes Cardella & The Rejection Business
Talking with Mercedes was wonderful! She says it how it is and I learned so much! I loved this conversation, we talked about her upcoming project and racial ambiguity, we talked about her production company Magic Carpet, we talked about produci...
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Episode 48: Greta Whipple & Finding Joy In The Work
Speaking of finding joy in your work, talking to Greta brought me so much joy!! Side note: I truly did think about naming this episode "Greta Whipple & Raccoon People" (you'll understand after watching the episode) God I hope you laughed as...
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Episode 47: Sarah Hime & Having Something To Say
Advocacy meets art in this week’s episode! 🎥✨ I came across Sarah’s short film Alice Is Fine on TikTok and was immediately captivated. I knew I had to bring her on the podcast to share her incredible journey. Our conversation dives int...
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Episode 46: Pol Seoige & Making Your Own Roles
Pol doesn't sit and wait by the phone and neither should you! And the result of that work ethic, since the filming of this podcast, Pol has won Best Actor Award 2024 for his performance in "Butterfly" at the Widescreen Film Festival!👀👀h...
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