//podcastplus.net/feed/the-creative-pulse-podcast~ad701782 The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too.  Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:58:18 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/15134482-ep-108-marcella-young-actor.mp3 Marcella Young grew up participating in the performing arts, studying literature and cultivating a love of storytelling. But over time, she became less involved in that world as she built a successful career in an entirely different field. But still… that pull towards performing was always there. She decided to challenge herself several years ago by signing up for an improv class at the iconic Second City. Since then, she’s taken more classes, worked on her special skills and began auditioning for acting roles. She’s now acted in multiple television shows and movies and she’s only getting started. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Marcella about how she rediscovered her love of acting, her process for developing new characters, her experiences at The Second City, and what she’s learned about herself through this process. Say hi to Marcella:   IMDB   Facebook   Instagram - @marcellabellacella ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodc... Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/15134482-ep-108-marcella-young-actor.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8748555-ep-45-stacey-robins-founder-and-the-imagination-behind-crafternoon.mp3 Stacey Robins has been an artist since she was a child, working in a variety of mediums at different times in her life. She says her goal is to make the world more colourful. Painting was a big part of her life for a long time but there came a time when that art form didn’t work for her any longer. That’s when she discovered digital illustration and it’s captured her imagination and led her to create all kinds of fun things. Through her Crafternoon website, she designs and offers products like mini and GIANT colouring posters so that everyone can bring more colour into their lives. She even took over a garage door in her city recently, creating a bright, beautiful design that is an absolute joy to look at. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Stacey about how artmaking helped her navigate challenging times in her life, how she added digital illustration to her creative painting practice, her approach when designing a new product, and the role music plays in her creative process. S... Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8748555-ep-45-stacey-robins-founder-and-the-imagination-behind-crafternoon.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8064860-ep-31-tracey-erin-smith-founder-of-soulo-theatre.mp3?blob_id=36254828 Tracey Erin Smith is an award-winning performer and director, as well as the founder of SOULO Theatre. Using her extensive knowledge and experience she guides people from all walks of life as they develop, write and ultimately perform a one-person show of their own. She is a tour de force theatre artist who works with actors, comedians, bankers, lawyers, clergy, drag queens and everyone in between, helping them tell their life stories on stage. Tracey is also the creator of “Drag Heals”, a hybrid stage workshop and documentary TV series that follows eight drag artists over an intensive ten day workshop as they build their own show. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Tracey about the role creative self-expression plays in helping people speak their truth, what inspired her to develop a theatre company that’s focused on self-created solo shows, how she develops a supportive learning environment, and the creative approach she takes to support people as they share their powerful, pers... Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8064860-ep-31-tracey-erin-smith-founder-of-soulo-theatre.mp3?blob_id=36254828 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8018268-ep-30-paul-de-burger-photographer-musician-speaker-and-author.mp3?blob_id=35981349 Paul de Burger has been able to blend creativity into every part of his life, both in his personal interests as well as in his career. He’s a musician, a writer, photographer, podcaster and professional speaker. Creativity seems to flow in every aspect of his life. For the 30th episode of the Creative Pulse podcast, host Angela de Burger is so happy to welcome her incredibly talented husband. They chat about Paul being a musician and how he lifted people’s spirits in the early days of COVID with a weekly musical guessing game, writing fiction and non-fiction, his “Voyages and Vistas” travel blog, his love of photography and the inspirational presentations he’s delivered all over the world as a professional speaker. If you ever need a boost of motivation and inspiration, he’s the guy to talk to, and he shows us why in this episode. Say hi to Paul:   Website: pauldeburger.com   Twitter Voyages and Vistas travel and photo blog:   Website: voyagesandvistas.... Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/8018268-ep-30-paul-de-burger-photographer-musician-speaker-and-author.mp3?blob_id=35981349 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7914106-ep-29-lauren-pelkey-children-s-author-and-travel-writer.mp3?blob_id=35372368 Lauren Pelkey was bitten by the travel bug after a study-abroad experience and she’s never looked back. Her love of exploring new areas in the world led her to create a popular travel blog called Wanderluluu, and her photographs capture people’s imaginations thanks to her fun Instagram account. She even had a job where she hosted retreats in some of the most exotic locations around the world! Originally from the United States, Lauren first moved to Australia and then went on to explore 29 different countries across 5 continents. Now, she calls Bogotá, Colombia home. Lauren built her life and career around her love of travel. So you can imagine that over the past year, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s had to get very creative. She started envisioning the things she wanted for her future and she’s making them happen. Some of that creative brainstorming led to her latest project - writing a children’s book. “Wally The Wandering Wallaby” introduces children to the idea of ... Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7914106-ep-29-lauren-pelkey-children-s-author-and-travel-writer.mp3?blob_id=35372368 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7754914-ep-28-drew-hill-crochet-artist-and-zookeeper-at-drewbie-s-zoo.mp3?blob_id=34423414 As a talented crochet artist, Drew Hill designs and creates characters with personality! They’re all part of a community he calls Drewbie’s Zoo. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Drew about why he was drawn to crocheting, what inspires his creativity, how he approaches a new project, whether his designs evolve over time, and what crochet has added to his life. With some inspiration drawn from nature, some from favourite shows, and even more coming from real life, the one thing all of his creations have in common is their ability to make you smile! Say hi to Drew:   Instagram   TikTok   Etsy site   Facebook Show mentions: Ilaria Caliri, Crochet designer, @airali_gray on Instagram ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativepulsepodcast   Twitter https://twitter.com/CreativePulseTW Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7754914-ep-28-drew-hill-crochet-artist-and-zookeeper-at-drewbie-s-zoo.mp3?blob_id=34423414 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7643275-ep-27-elin-petronella-modern-and-mindful-embroidery.mp3?blob_id=33771493 Elin Petronella creates modern embroidery works of art, impeccably bringing them to life with her needle and thread. Rather than repeating tried and true embroidery patterns, her designs are inspired by the architecture of the European cities she’s called home as well as the places she’s worked and travelled to around the globe. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Elin about why she was drawn to embroidery, how she developed her unique style, her creative process when developing new designs, how teaching and developing resources for others has impacted her own creative journey, and why embroidery can be such a powerful mindful and meditative practice. Elin is incredibly talented and has a fantastic creative partner by her side - her husband, Charles Henry. He was enamoured with her talents and was even inspired to take up the art form himself. Together, they focus on the mindful, meditative aspects of embroidery and aim to inspire people to slow down and create with their hands. The ... Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7643275-ep-27-elin-petronella-modern-and-mindful-embroidery.mp3?blob_id=33771493 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7362271-ep-25-claudine-hemingway-french-arts-and-culture-historian.mp3?blob_id=32112970 Claudine Hemingway feels a strong pull to the city of light - Paris, France. Being a descendant of writer Ernest Hemingway, whose name is connected to Paris due to the time he spent there and the stories he told, maybe it’s a family connection that drew Claudine to this creativity-filled city. Her own grandparents visited often and sparked a fascination that has only grown throughout her life. She has spent lots of time there, exploring family connections and tracking down the spots they frequented in the past. In doing that, she’s also found connections of her own - particularly in the area of arts and culture. She’s developed a wealth of knowledge about the creative people who have lived, worked and visited Paris, and France in general. Show her a painting, a sculpture, or a building and there’s a good chance she can tell you who made it, why it’s significant, and the part it plays in the arts and cultural history of the country. Claudine shines a light on creative people throughout histor... Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7362271-ep-25-claudine-hemingway-french-arts-and-culture-historian.mp3?blob_id=32112970 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7146004-ep-23-david-burkus-5-myths-of-creativity.mp3?blob_id=30788083 David Burkus literally wrote the book about the myths of creativity, sharing the misconceptions that can hold people back from reaching their creative dreams and goals. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with David about five of the creativity myths he busted in his book, what drew him to sharing his expertise through writing, and his creative approach when starting a new project. He’s an accomplished business and innovation thought leader and a best-selling author. His books have won multiple awards and been translated into dozens of languages. David’s insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Fast Company, the Financial Times, CNN, the BBC and many other publications. A former business school professor, David holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University. He’s also a well-known international speaker, an... Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/7146004-ep-23-david-burkus-5-myths-of-creativity.mp3?blob_id=30788083 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/6850840-ep-22-hope-heffner-solimeo-art-therapist-and-abstract-artist.mp3?blob_id=29082568 Hope Heffner-Solimeo is an Art Therapist who helps people express themselves through creativity. In addition to being immersed in this impactful career, she's also an artist in her personal life. She creates ethereal, colour-drenched paintings that she calls ‘fluid artwork’. She shares that she creates each piece with an intention towards connection with herself, others, and the love and light that she believes is within us all. In a true reflection of her words, she also uses her artwork to contribute to her community. Through sales of her artwork from her website “Hope in the Stars”, she donates to several arts-based non-profits and charities throughout Philadelphia. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Hope about the personal experience that inspired her to become an art therapist, the impact of this profession, how she gets into the flow to create her own artwork, and the importance of supporting arts-based organizations in her community. Say hi to Hope:   Website: ... Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1209869/6850840-ep-22-hope-heffner-solimeo-art-therapist-and-abstract-artist.mp3?blob_id=29082568