In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with the magical Ryan Antooa. He’s a writer, musician, dancer, designer, and on and on – he’s the epitome of a creative and we’re so grateful that he made space to join us on the show. We have a real, honest conversation in this episode… Read More
Last week (on June 3rd) we came together, along with 30,000+ people from across the Waterloo region, to march in solidarity with our local Black Lives Matter organization, in protest of police brutality. As we’re sure you are aware, these marches and protests have been happening all over the world, even in the midst of… Read More
Creative block can halt us in our tracks. And we may be more familiar with the idea of “writer’s block” or “the blank page syndrome” but the truth is, it happens to all types of creatives in various disciplines. What is it and why does it happen? Creative block is a period of time when… Read More
What is your story? Who is Jon Johnson? When I was young, I was fascinated by road signs and how meaning was conveyed on them with symbols. I loved learning about their purpose, and in hindsight, that curiosity is likely where my love of design began; on road trips with my dad as a kid.… Read More
When I was in my full-time, marketing agency job I was considering making the leap. I proceeded to reach out others I admired that had ‘walked the walk’ for advice. One person who had a particularly great impact was another artist entrepreneur, Jennifer. Jennifer Gough, is a multidisciplinary and contemporary abstract artist located in Kitchener, Waterloo.… Read More
What inspires you? What are you passionate about? What difference do you want to make? Although these may be intimidating questions to tackle, it is important to consider them and establish honest answers (even if they change and evolve over time).
We are all born with an innate desire to express ourselves. There are some of us fortunate enough, on this journey, to discover creative outlets to help express ourselves, connect and communicate with others. They come in many forms: fashion, science, religion, sport, community engagement, philanthropy, travel, music, writing, the arts (and the list goes… Read More
“I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.”–… Read More
Embrace. Those moments. When everything feels right in the world, and you think to yourself, “Life could not possibly get better… this is bliss.” Those moments are precious. When we are in the midst of them, life feels endless and full of possibility. They come and go. What I have learned is not to be… Read More
