Derek Wagner & Ryley Petersen

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Living CreativityMarried to Creatives with Melinda Wagner and Jennifer Petersen - Season FinaleThanks for joining us on the final episode of season one of the Living Creativity Podcast! Today we’re gonna wrap up our first season something a little different. We bring our wives onto the podcast. It’s a fun conversation that we know we’ll enjoy. We also wanted say thank you to all of you for listening and supporting us. It’s been a fun adventure so far and we look forward to continue exploring all things creative with you soon! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagra...2024-02-281h 02

Living CreativityImposter Syndrome and Deconstruction with Joe Holt from HolyNameThanks for joining us on the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re complete part 2 of our chat with Joe Holt from HolyName. In this episode we continue talking musical technicality, imposter syndrome, and dive deep into Joe’s faith journey. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow creati...2024-02-2157 min

Living CreativityFulfillment, Faith, and Creativity with Joe Holt from HolyNameThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re privileged to chat with Joe Holt, musician, and guitarist for the Christian metalcore band HolyName. Joe shares about his journey in writing, producing, and eventually performing his music live with HolyName. We were encouraged to hear about his journey recording music in his basement and how that engagement with his creativity from a young age has impacted his life. Be sure to check out HolyName’s album of the same name here on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. We h...2024-02-1458 min

Living CreativityLet Your Work Make You A Better Person! with Melody AnguianoThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we wrap up our chat with Melody Anguiano. She shares her perspective on running a business with three intertwining components, collaborating with her team, and developing a relationship with self-discipline and balance. Check out her store at the links below: Desert Rose Designs Desert Rose Cafe We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast...2024-02-0750 min

Living CreativityLife as a “Mompreneur” with Melody AnguianoThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we are joined by “mompreneur” Melody Anguiano. Melody owns and runs Desert Rose in Washington State all while working hard as a mother and wife. During the interview she shares her passion for her business, her love for her family, and how she uses creativity to run her store and find harmony between life as a mom and a business woman. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our webs...2024-01-3152 min

Living CreativityValue and Volatility in Creative Careers with Dave VincentThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we conclude our conversation with graphic designer David Vincent. We spend this episode discussing the financial side of creativity, the volatility of creative careers, and realizing the monetary value of your creative work. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And sh...2024-01-1845 min

Living CreativityProve the Haters Wrong! Dealing with Imposter Syndrome with Dave VincentThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. We’re joined, once again, by graphic designer David Vincent. We dive right into it with “Just Dave” and discuss something all creatives feel sometimes: Imposter Syndrome! We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow creative. Resource...2024-01-1053 min

Living CreativityThe New Year Episode - Reflecting, Creating, and Looking Ahead in 2024Thanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. And welcome to the first episode of the year 2024! The two of us chat, laugh, reflect, and look forward to what the New Year may bring. We hope this episode brings you a bit of joy, a few chuckles, and maybe helps you do some reflecting or maybe even setting creative goal or two. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the...2024-01-031h 05

Living CreativityWhat Makes You Come Alive? with Eric BensonThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re conclude our conversation with guest Eric Benson. During this episode, our sprawling conversation centers around the idea of finding out what makes a person “come alive.” Eric shares some helpful insights that we hope will be helpful for you to find that for yourself, or affirming in what you’re already doing. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podc...2023-12-1959 min

Living CreativityFinding Your Calling and Purpose with Eric BensonThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we begin a conversation with Eric Benson. We have a very fun and inspiring conversation in which Eric shares his passion for helping people find theirs. Working in the dental field by day, Eric loves to help people figure out what it is they are created to do. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a...2023-12-1355 min

Living CreativityMoney’s Not a Dirty Word with Hayley KingThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we wrap up our conversation with writer Hayley King. As this episode was recorded in November, we discuss the craziness that is NaNoWriMo, the usefulness of short feedback loops, and the stigma of earning money in your creativity. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever...2023-12-0654 min

Living CreativityDon’t Go It Alone! Collaborating as a Writer with Hayley KingThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re joined by Derek’s friend and fellow writer, Hayley King. Connecting with us from the Northern UK, Hayley discusses her experience joining a writing group and how that collaboration has impacted her writing process. If you want to see what Hayley’s up to, follow her on Instagram. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave...2023-11-2953 min

Living CreativityFinding Creative Accountability and Other Tips with Mel from Create In CompanyThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to wrap up our chat with dancer, writer, and creative coach, Mel from Create In Company. During this portion of our conversation, Mel gives us a ton of practical advice on how to establish creative accountability with someone who can help keep you on track. Make sure you jot down some ideas because there are lots of great tips and tricks for helping you maintain your creative journey. "To get into the Free Weekly Creative Commitment Club sign up for her em...2023-11-1546 min

Living CreativityCreative Accountability, What it is and How to Keep it with Mel from Create In CompanyThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we have dancer, writer, and creative coach Mel from Create In Company. Mel describes herself as a “recovering creative” and has made it her mission to help creatives regain their sense of creativity, but also the “doing” aspect of creativity. To get into the Free Weekly Creative Commitment Club sign up for her email newsletter on her website where she shares the join details. Or to contact Mel about anything creativity related, you can reach her at createincompany@gmail.com She wants to hear what's you...2023-11-0857 min

Living CreativityNarrowing Your Focus as a Creative with Elise HolmThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to finish our conversation with Elise Holm. In addition to a bit of foray into AI, we discuss the importance of narrowing your focus as a creative. And Elise shares more insight into how she creates specialized instruction for students with disabilities. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or re...2023-11-0140 min

Living CreativityCreativity in Special Education with Elise HolmThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we chat with our friend and fellow creative Elise Holm. Elise is a lifelong creative and a special education teacher. Elise shares her journey as a creative, what brought her to special education, and how she uses creativity in her everyday life. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Substack, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify...2023-10-251h 00

Living CreativityThe Necessity of Failure with Ryan Leacock of the Creative People PodcastThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we wrap up our chat with podcaster and creative, Ryan Leacock. He shares more of his journey with the Creative People Podcast and how his view of creativity, discipline, and getting your work to “good enough.” We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listen...2023-10-1842 min

Living CreativityCreativity is Conflict with Ryan Leacock of the Creative People PodcastThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re joined by fellow creative and podcaster Ryan Leacock. Ryan is the host of the Creative People Podcast. He shares his journey in creativity and how his journey brought him into the world of podcasting. As an aside, we had some technical issues with Derek’s audio, so the quality may sound a little off, but bear with us, it is fixed during part two of our chat with Ryan. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Inst...2023-10-1155 min

Living CreativityHow Marketing Can Impact Perception with Lyndsey MourelatosThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we wrap up our conversation with Lyndsey Mourelatos. In part 2 we talk about the process of how things come to be, how she found creativity in cooking, and Lyndsey gives Derek some advice on marketing his books. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re...2023-10-0455 min

Living CreativityMarketing and Dabbling in Everything with Lyndsey MourelatosThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re joined by marketing professional, avid reader, and creative Lynsdsey Mourelatos. We have a great conversation exploring Lyndsey’s background in creativity and how she uses her creativity in marketing while leading a team of creatives, and a little about her as a reader. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on S...2023-09-2743 min

Living CreativityCreativity That Outlives You with Emily ScottThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we continue our conversation with fellow creative, writer, poet, and content creator Emily Scott. Our conversation goes all over the place, from Tolkien to food and more. But one thing we can guarantee is lots of laughter! You can find Emily on Instagram as @emilyisodd. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or...2023-09-2048 min

Living CreativityExploring Every Interest with Emily ScottThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. We’re super excited to share this interview with you! Joining us today is writer, poet, and content creator Emily Scott. This is part 1 of 2 and a fun and encouraging conversation, not without a light foray back into the AI topic. You can find Emily on Instagram as @emilyisodd. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a ra...2023-09-1353 min

Living CreativityEngaging in Creativity as an Everyday CreativeThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we talk about how creativity is used by the “Everyday Creative.” Whether we’re talking about creativity to problem solve, or to simply add beauty and fulfillment to life, the Everyday Creative is the majority type of creative out there - maybe that’s you, too! We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or revie...2023-09-0644 min

Living CreativityDoes Creativity Belong to Artists?Thanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we answer the question of whether or not creativity is something unique for “artists.” And we explore the role of creativity in the lives of every day people. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow...2023-08-2943 min

Living CreativityDoes AI Undermine Human Creativity?Thanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we continue our conversation about AI and how its advent has impact the creative world, especially regarding copyright and intellectual property. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow creative. Resources mentioned in this show be...2023-08-2346 min

Living CreativityThe Impact of AI on CreativityThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. In this episode Ryley and I decide to join the conversation that has taken the world by storm: Artificial Intelligence. We focus on how it impacts the creative domain. Of course, we’re not experts in AI, but it’s a fun conversation with lots to consider. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or r...2023-08-1642 min

Living CreativityLaughing it Off with Isaac MagañaThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to continue our conversation with Isaac Magaña. Despite rolling blackouts shutting down Isaac’s power part way through our chat, we continued on! We wrap up our chat by discussing “laughing it off,” learning to be comfortable in the uncomfortable, and finding rest amidst the business of life. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can l...2023-08-0946 min

Living CreativityThe Power of Perspective with Isaac MagañaThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we have a fun conversation with Isaac Magaña, a creative whose outlook and perspective on life is profoundly encouraging and inspiring. We did have some technical difficulties with Isaac’s audio during this conversation, but its a great conversation nonetheless. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Pod...2023-08-0247 min

Living CreativityConnecting to the Source with Nic BeardsleyThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to continue our conversation with creative, architect, and music hobbyist Nic Beardsley, founder of Dear Untitled. We dive further into Nic’s creative process, his perspective on creativity, and the source we’re all drawing on creatively. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whe...2023-07-2648 min

Living CreativityFueled by Passion with Nic Beardsley of Dear UntitledThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. In this episode we’re joined by Nic Beardsley. Nic is a creative, architect, and music hobbyist who founded the Dear Untitled entity as a passion project to channel his obsession with music, and supporting rising artists into a singular channel. Throughout his journey, Nic has hosted the Dear Untitled podcast, the Unsigned//Undiscovered Playlist livestream, and most recently, Dear Untitled Radio, in addition to written music reviews for Dear Untitled. Unpacking Nic’s brain simply boils down to song selection and “life’s mixtape” which can d...2023-07-1948 min

Living CreativityFinding Your Voice as a CreativeThanks for joining us for the 10th episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. We appreciate you sticking with us on this journey, and we can’t wait to do more! Today we’re going to explore finding your voice as a creative and how to draw inspiration from others, while still figuring out your own voice or style. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or revi...2023-07-1240 min

Living CreativityCollaboration and Intuition in the Creative ProcessThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to explore collaborative creativity and creative intuition. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow creative. Resources mentioned in this show below. Thanks for listening! ⁠Instagram ⁠Discord Websit...2023-07-0551 min

Living CreativityIteration and Asking “What If?” with Dave VincentThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to continue our conversation with Graphic Designer Dave Vincent. Dave Vincent is a husband, father, art director, and brand builder. Currently working as a Senior Art Director for Bass Pro Shops’ Brand Team, David and his team oversee the creative direction for all the company’s internal brands, with the exception of the fishing and boating brands. In addition to this, David works independently as a freelance Brand Designer and a contributing member of the Dear Untitled Podcast. With a diverse backgr...2023-06-2847 min

Living CreativityBig Ideas In Graphic Design with Dave VincentThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to dive into part one of our interview with Graphic Designer Dave Vincent where we discuss his creative process, big ideas, and the necessity of iteration in creativity. Dave is a husband, father, art director, and brand builder. Currently working as a Senior Art Director for Bass Pro Shops’ Brand Team, David and his team oversee the creative direction for all the company’s internal brands, with the exception of the fishing and boating brands. In addition to this, David works indepe...2023-06-2153 min

Living CreativityFinding Inspiration From Everyday LifeThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to explore inspiration, how failure plays a part in the creative process, and cultivating curiosity and asking “what if” in your everyday life to find inspiration right in front of you. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And shar...2023-06-1447 min

Living CreativityNavigating and Overcoming Creative BlocksThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to explore navigating and overcoming creative blocks, as well as a slight detour into movies, and the collective unconscious. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow creative. Resources mentioned in this show below. Than...2023-06-0749 min

Living CreativityFinding Balance Between Order and Chaos in the Creative ProcessThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to explore personality psychology, finding balance between order and chaos in the creative process, and how an individual’s own personality influences their creativity. If you’re interested in finding out your personality structure according to the Big 5 OCEAN model as mentioned in this episode, check out the following free test: Big Five Personality Test. If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help s...2023-05-3134 min

Living CreativityShower Thoughts, Flow State, and Structure in CreativityThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to explore “shower thoughts,” the strange tendency to have deeper, more creative thought patterns while you’re taking a shower. We also meander our way towards talking about flow state, structure, and discipline as it relates to creativity. We hope you enjoy! If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever...2023-05-2443 min

Living CreativityRyley’s Story - The Journey BackThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to dive into Ryley's story as a creative, how he discovered his passion for music, becoming a guitarist and vocalist, and how a hiatus and subsequent reentry into music has impacted his life. ⁠⁠⁠ If you want to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Discord, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow crea...2023-05-1754 min

Living CreativityDerek’s Story - Coming Alive Through WritingThanks for joining us on this episode of the Living Creativity Podcast. Today we’re going to dive into Derek’s story as a creative, how he discovered writing, trying to figure his life out, and how writing helped him find himself again. If you want to connect with us, you can do so via our discord server, email, or our website. If you want to help support the podcast, you can leave a rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. And share this episode with a fellow...2023-05-1143 min

Living CreativityLiving Creativity (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingcreativity/message 2023-05-0900 min