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Moogy groovyMoogy groovyMoogy groovy S2 Ep23Une escapade sonore audacieuse qui célèbre les rythmes envoûtants de la soul, la vitalité énergique du funk, le glamour scintillant du disco, et les flows vibrants du hip-hop. Chaque semaine, M0ogy vous donne rendez-vous pour explorer des pépites méconnues, de la fièvre des pistes de danse disco aux hymnes soul profonds, 'Moogy Groovy' est votre guide dans un voyage éclectique à travers des genres qui ont façonné nos oreilles. Rejoignez-nous pour un périple rempli de groove, d'éclats et de découvertes... Facebook - Instagram Tracklist :  Jah Mason - Watching the world Barrington Levy...2025-02-221h 57Conscious Style PodcastConscious Style Podcast109) How this Founder is Creating Solutions, Not Just More Stuff with Karen Poirier of EmbragoFashion is rarely focused on fixing real problems for real people. But what if slow fashion did things differently? The thoughtfulness and attention to quality that is embedded into the slow fashion movement can be harnessed to make genuinely better products that make these options a no-brainer IF brands understand the true needs of their customer.In this episode, you'll hear from Karen Poirier, founder of Embrago, a bra-alternative that uses a new approach to built-in bust support that can ebb and flow with our changing bodies. Karen shares what is wrong with mo...2024-12-1746 minThe enCourage Women\'s PodcastThe enCourage Women's PodcastCall Me Crazy: Candid Conversations about Criticism and Reclaiming PeaceThis Week's Big Question: What was an unexpected thing you received criticism about and how did that impact how you engaged with God and others? To listen to the rest fo the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast webpage.   Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen - War of Words by Paul Tripp Susan - CCEF Article, The Cross and Criticism by Alfred Poirier "You have already faced the worst criticism the cross and that same cross makes you ok!"2024-10-0827 minHormone Hottie Hotline ™️Hormone Hottie Hotline ™️The Other PMS™️ & Clothing with Karen Poirier Part 1--Ep. 22Karen Poirier is the innovative and compassionate designer behindEmBRAgo—a revolutionary clothing line that frees curvy womenfrom the daily struggles of uncomfortable bras and ill-fitting tops.After decades of living with a larger bust, and her body changing inmidlife, Karen devoted years to researching and designing a bra-alternative that would support larger curves without sacrificingstyle or comfort. Combining fashion design and FemTechengineering, Karen re-imagined bust support to create hersignature Body Responsive Fit™.Each luxurious EmBRAgo style provides secure lift and shaping thatfeel...2024-09-2828 minHormone Hottie Hotline ™️Hormone Hottie Hotline ™️The Other PMS™️ & Clothing with Karen Poirier Part 2--Ep. 23Karen Poirier is the innovative and compassionate designer behindEmBRAgo—a revolutionary clothing line that frees curvy womenfrom the daily struggles of uncomfortable bras and ill-fitting tops.After decades of living with a larger bust, and her body changing inmidlife, Karen devoted years to researching and designing a bra-alternative that would support larger curves without sacrificingstyle or comfort. Combining fashion design and FemTechengineering, Karen re-imagined bust support to create hersignature Body Responsive Fit™.Each luxurious EmBRAgo style provides secure lift and shaping thatfeel...2024-09-2830 minHormone Hottie Hotline ™️Hormone Hottie Hotline ™️The Other PMS™️ & Clothing with Karen Poirier Part 3--Ep. 24Karen Poirier is the innovative and compassionate designer behindEmBRAgo—a revolutionary clothing line that frees curvy womenfrom the daily struggles of uncomfortable bras and ill-fitting tops.After decades of living with a larger bust, and her body changing inmidlife, Karen devoted years to researching and designing a bra-alternative that would support larger curves without sacrificingstyle or comfort. Combining fashion design and FemTechengineering, Karen re-imagined bust support to create hersignature Body Responsive Fit™.Each luxurious EmBRAgo style provides secure lift and shaping thatfeel...2024-09-2830 minHormone Hottie Hotline ™️Hormone Hottie Hotline ™️The Other PMS™️ & Clothing with Karen Poirier Part 4--Ep. 25Karen Poirier is the innovative and compassionate designer behindEmBRAgo—a revolutionary clothing line that frees curvy womenfrom the daily struggles of uncomfortable bras and ill-fitting tops.After decades of living with a larger bust, and her body changing inmidlife, Karen devoted years to researching and designing a bra-alternative that would support larger curves without sacrificingstyle or comfort. Combining fashion design and FemTechengineering, Karen re-imagined bust support to create hersignature Body Responsive Fit™.Each luxurious EmBRAgo style provides secure lift and shaping thatfeel...2024-09-2821 minEmpowered Patient PodcastEmpowered Patient PodcastTherapeutic Cancer Vaccines with Nicolas Poirier OSE Immunotherapeutics TRANSCRIPT Nicolas Poirier, CEO of OSE Immunotherapeutics, uses immunology and molecular engineering to develop innovative immunotherapies for oncology, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant.  The same immune cells, lymphocytes and macrophages, are involved in both immuno-oncology and immuno-inflammation, and OSE aims to re-educate these cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells or restore immune tolerance in autoimmune diseases. He also discusses the potential of cancer vaccines in re-educating the immune system to target cancer cells, and the importance of combination therapies in improving treatment outcomes. Nicolas explains, "There are two big families in the immune system. We have t...2024-06-1000 minEmpowered Patient PodcastEmpowered Patient PodcastTherapeutic Cancer Vaccines with Nicolas Poirier OSE Immunotherapeutics Nicolas Poirier, CEO of OSE Immunotherapeutics, uses immunology and molecular engineering to develop innovative immunotherapies for oncology, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant.  The same immune cells, lymphocytes and macrophages, are involved in both immuno-oncology and immuno-inflammation, and OSE aims to re-educate these cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells or restore immune tolerance in autoimmune diseases. He also discusses the potential of cancer vaccines in re-educating the immune system to target cancer cells, and the importance of combination therapies in improving treatment outcomes. Nicolas explains, "There are two big families in the immune system. We have t...2024-06-1020 minLate Bloomer Living PodcastLate Bloomer Living PodcastEP 178: Fashioning a New Future Beyond the Bra with Karen PoirierJoin us for an empowering journey with Karen Poirier, the visionary behind Embrago, a luxury fashion brand revolutionizing the industry with built-in full bust support for real bodies.   In this episode, Karen shares her inspiring story of innovation and entrepreneurship that sprang from an embarrassing moment over a pancake breakfast with house guests.    Listen to learn about Karen's mission to redefine beauty standards and empower women of all ages. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted by Karen's transformative journey! 2024-03-2050 minCruising | A Queer Documentary PodcastCruising | A Queer Documentary PodcastMaud's | San Francisco, CARikki Streicher opened Maud's in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1966. The bar would be a fixture of the lesbian community there until it closed its doors in 1989. It's memorialized in the 1993 documentary Last Call At Maud's and in the hearts and minds of all those who called Maud's a home over the years!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Paris Poirier, Karen Kiss, Susan Fahey, Mandy Carter, and Jeanne Clarke, as well as audio excerpts f...2024-01-161h 07Style MasterclassStyle MasterclassFashion Designed for Full-Busted Women with Founder of Embrago, Karen PoirierOn this week’s episode of the Style Masterclass Podcast, I have a special guest with me, founder and inventor of Embrago Clothing, who is sharing her all-too-relatable story on the podcast today. There is something for everyone in this episode. You’ll learn: The origin story behind Embrago Clothing - clothes designed for a large bust  Failures along the way are totally normal and part of the longer process  What to do when we start to feel like we should “give up” on our goals    After decades of l...2023-10-0342 minThe Plus Size ExperienceThe Plus Size ExperienceGuest Episode: The Bra-Free Revolution with Embrago featuring Karen PoirierWelcome to a special episode of "The Plus Size Experience" with your host, Michaela Leitz, the size inclusive fashion expert. In this episode, we are honored to have Karen Poirier, the compassionate designer and founder of Embrago, a disruptor clothing brand that provides full support bra-free clothing for women with larger busts. Her innovative designs offer comfort, ease, and style, and have become a source of empowerment for countless women. During our conversation with Karen, we'll explore a range of topics related to her journey, including: The inspiring story behind...2023-09-061h 04First Voices RadioFirst Voices Radio07/16/23 - Elizabeth Woody, Charles Lyons and Christian PoirierIn the first half-hour, Tiokasin speaks with Elizabeth Woody (Warm Springs, Yakama and Diné), executive director since 2018 of The Museum at Warm Springs in Warm Springs, Oregon. The Museum opened its doors to the public on March 14, 1993 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2023 with special exhibits, public programs and events. Built to Smithsonian Institution professional standards, The Museum’s mission is to preserve, advance and share the traditions, cultural and artistic heritage of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. Elizabeth is an internationally renowned poet, author, essayist and visual artist. She is also an educator, mentor, collaborator and...2023-07-1759 minTerres de GrooveTerres de GrooveTerres de Groove - Episode 9 - Husa & Zeyada (Egypte)Terres de Groove - Episode 9 - 2023  Passé, présent et futur des musiques d'Afrique, d'Amérique latine et d'ailleurs sur la Radio du bord de l'eau à Sierre en Suisse 🇨🇭⚓🦩  Emission du 29 avril 2023 Invité : Husa & Zeyada 🇪🇬 1ère partie  Sabrina Bellaouel - Legit Sababa 5 - Banga Sharero Band - Sharero Tinariwen - Ayat Sendad Eghlalane Bantu Spaceship - Don't Break Wau Wau Collectif - La Paix du Sénégal Interview2023-04-291h 00Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ PartiesLost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ Parties"A Slice Of Lesbian Reality That I Had Never Seen" - with Paris Poirier and Karen Kiss* This episode is sponsored by Spaces, the new group chat app for queer communities - find out more at https://www.queerspaces.com/ (and, come join the Lost Queer Spaces Space after you've set up your profile! * Picture it. It's 1989.  Maud's, one of the only lesbian bars in San Francisco, is about to close down permanently.  And, in its last few days a plucky film crew sets up to document the final days of the bar, celebrate the women who went there, and mark the importance of such a space. ...2022-08-1731 minJust Wanted to AskJust Wanted to AskKaren Poirier - Embrago™ - Comfort & Confidence (No Bra Required)Here are the things to expect in the episode:Why is it so hard to find the right bra?What are the typical bra struggles every woman can relate to?Why do bras feel uncomfortable?Which bra is best and comfortable for daily use?And much more!About Karen:Karen Poirier is on a mission to give women a new choice when they get dressed: the choice to be comfortably bra-free and still beautifully supported and tastefully dressed. She designed and patented Embrago™ - a new line of versatile, hybrid apparel with built-in full support th...2022-08-0140 minThe Heal Thrive Dream PodcastThe Heal Thrive Dream PodcastHeal Thrive Dream Guest: Anne PoirerAnne Poirier is an Eating Disorder Specialist, Intuitive Eating Coach, Life Coach from the Life Coach Institute and Self-Talk Trainer from the Self-Talk Institute. Her greatest joy is seeing women transforming and putting themselves first by engaging in self-care, stressing-less, eating intuitively, moving and playing with joy and accepting and appreciating their unique one-kind bodies. Website: https://shapingperspectives.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shapingperspectives/2022-03-0732 minYou A LieYou A LieConor McGregor Breaks His Leg, Karen Spotted at Victoria's Secret | You A Lie Ep. 54Send us a textWelcome to the You A Lie Podcast! We're a group of longtime friends that go in on various day-to-day topics. If we smell B.S. we will call it out! Everyone is in studio today as we iron out the kinks in  our new location, the guys go in on Conor McGregor's poor performance against Dustin Poirier, A wild Karen spotted at a Victoria's Secret, A woman's claims that being pretty is difficult, and Indian Red Boy's fatal shooting.Punishments include but are not limited to:2021-07-231h 01The PodThe PodEpisode 43 - Beef with a Karen & Conor vs PoirierTalk about some beef I had with a Karen and the Conor Mcgregor fight. Also talk a little about Wendy Williams2021-07-1545 minLutz Get Down to BusinessLutz Get Down to BusinessS01 E22: 2021 Worlds - Gala RecapThis Worlds 2021 Gala/World Team Trophy Selections/Olympics Spot discussion episode may be the most fun we’ve ever had on the pod! Seriously, it was 4:30am and we were laughing so hard. We talked about the emotional significance of Guignard and Fabbri’s 7+3 program, counted the number of skaters in Keegan Messing-esque cowboy costumes, and Claudia took imaginary shots for every all-black gala costume. We also marveled at Yuzuru Hanyu’s program and fought about our favorite Nathan Chen program. (Rocketman and Caravan are superior - can you tell who wrote this caption??) Finally...2021-04-051h 13The Kickback Lounge PodcastThe Kickback Lounge PodcastSuper Bowl 55 - The Kickback Lounge PodcastIn this episode we give our Super Bowl predictions, talk Jake Paul vs Ben Askren, Talk Mcgregor Poirier , and courtside Karen. Make sure to rate 5 star and follow our podcast @tkblpodcast2021-02-0648 minThe Golden HourThe Golden HourEpisode 106: Karen VonErik Griffin joins the show with Brendan and Theo and the guys talk Trump's Pardon's, Doc Antle's Mansion Invite for the KATS Crew, Dustin Poirier's message to Brendan, Kohl's Jewelry, Handsome Teachers, Ethnic Smells, Adult Baths, Stand-Up Comedy Fight Stories, All New Culture Corner Auditions and much more! Get 20% off kratom from Super Speciosa with code KATS at getsuperleaf.com/kats Kats Merch - https://KATSmerch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-01-291h 27EC Comics Presents... THE VAULT OF HORROR!EC Comics Presents... THE VAULT OF HORROR!THE VAULT OF HORROR, Episode 12“John Bennett… a real werewolf?” ON THE SEASON FINALE... “The Beast of the Full Moon!” Adapted by Lance Roger Axt from the story by Jack Davis. 1921, Hollywood! Fiction meets reality as the crew members of a silent horror film are being killed one by one. See if you can guess which of the players in our little melodrama is really the “Beast of the Full Moon”! “Voodoo Horror!” Adapted by Butch D’Ambrosio from the story by Jack Kamen. Dorian Gray has nothing on sleazy businessman Ge...2020-06-0545 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastBuilding a Multi-Faceted Creative Career with Pat WoodWelcome to today's show! We have Patricia Wood, Karen's friend, and teacher, with us today. Pat is a professor of art at American River College, where she is currently teaching printmaking and drawing. She is also the director of the Kaneko Gallery, which is the campus art gallery. Today, Pat tells us about what she's doing at American River College- the fabulous art shows she's put together for the Kaneko Gallery, and the fun projects she's coordinated with her students. She also talks to us about her background and the kind of art that she creates. Listen in today...2019-12-0751 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastHow Your Health Can Impact Your Creativity with David CornishAre you bursting with creativity or are you perhaps feeling a little under the weather right now? Have you noticed how much your state of health impacts on your levels of creativity? Today, we're starting season three of the podcast with an interview with Dr. David Cornish. David is Karen's friend and he's the author of two terrific novels, 1918: The Great Pandemic, and 1980: The Emergence of HIV. With the current escalation of viral illnesses in the world, this is a really good time for reading these topical novels, so tune in, to learn more about David Cornish and his...2019-09-1837 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastCreating Art with Deep and Meaningful Connections with Catherine RainsWould you like to know what inspires an artist to create a meaningful piece of work? Today's guest is Catherine Rains. Catherine is an artist and she is an excellent example of how evolution works in collage, her chosen medium of art. Catherine has had a really intriguing art career. In today's episode, she talks to us about her skills, and about her certification in evaluating personalities. She also explains how she lets her art speak to her over time a period of time as she creates it, and how she brings a deep and meaningful spiritual connection to...2019-05-0845 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast49: Creating Visual Art in Your Local Community with April BeyAre you dedicated to creating wonderful art? If so you are really in for a treat! Today's guest is April Bey, an exciting visual artist, and teacher. April teaches art at a community college in California. She loves drawing and using her art to explore contemporary themes about current events. In today's episode, April talks to us about her life, her studies, her art, and her career. Tune in now to find out more. April grew up in the Bahamas, and for all her life she's been passionately creating. Art is a very prominent subject in schools...2019-03-0631 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastEp 47: A Creative Approach to Solving Environmental Issues With Molly MorseShe is one of the bright and innovative people who is bringing new technologies to work for a sustainable planet, and I am intrigued to learn more. Join me now in my conversation with Molly Morse, to learn more about her passion for positive-impact plastics, the health of the environment and her creative approach. Dr. Molly Morse is the CEO and co-founder of Mango Materials, a San Francisco Bay Area-based startup company, that uses wastewater treatment plant methane gas to manufacture biodegradable materials. Her vision of the future involves the proliferation of anaerobic digestion so that methane...2018-11-2133 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastWhen the Love of Literature and Scotland Turns into a Podcast with Ginger WisemanGinger Wiseman is one of the co-hosts (with her sister) Summer Reynolds, of The Outlander Podcast. She has a great story of how her love of the books and then the series, and a passion for Scotland, led them to create a podcast for fans. I always have a great deal of fun learning about how my guests found their creative niche. Today is no exception.  More in this episode ● We learn about Ginger's story and what got her and her sister, Summer into hosting two podcasts. ● How the two sisters connected over liter...2018-10-3149 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastA Gifted Geyser of Artistic Expression A Conversation with Jonathan FongToday’s podcast has a fascinating guest, Jonathan Fong. From plans for kid’s projects to ideas for sophisticated weddings, Jonathan just shines! Home decorating, crafting, and entertainment are not the only things he knows about, but he also has a unique gift to teach us how to master his creative visions. I love that Jonathan always dresses impeccably and adds unique touches to his ensemble. His approach proves that men’s fashions can be both original and very dapper. In this conversation, you’ll learn more about the innovative Jonathan Fong and his "creative approach." More i...2018-10-0335 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastFinding Beauty in the Imperfections with Linda GelfmanJoining me on the show today is a professor of ceramics at American River College in Sacramento, a founding member of The E Street Gallery and Studios, and one of my favorite art teachers, Linda Gelfman. She has recently been exploring soft-sculpture as well as her ceramic work. She used her textile pieces in a recent show at The Kaneko Gallery at American River College, titled “Cognitive Dissonance.” The show examined the multilayers of life. “Linda’s Lollies¨ the name she’s given her anthropomorphic soft sculptures, have a mixture of cuteness and the bizarre. Her work has focused...2018-09-1938 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast43: Crafting The Life You Love With Amy Tan Joining me on the show today is crafter, designer and author, Amy Tangerine. Amy has always had a creative outlook on life. Growing up in Chicago, she wallpapered her walls with pages from fashion magazines.  She has recently written a book titled Craft A Life You Love, a book that shows readers how to find their flow, maintain a positive mindset, and cultivate a rich and fulfilling life by focusing on what truly matters. The book was a passion project for Amy that was written to inspire others to live their creative lives. Amy self-published her book, and...2018-07-1139 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast42: Feeding Your Creativity with Food and Flavor with Lina FatLina Fat is VP of Culinary Research and Development for Fat Family Restaurant Group, based in Sacramento, CA. Her first dream was to be a pharmacist, which she fulfilled when she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California-San Francisco in 1964, where she met and married her husband, Kenneth. Her father-in-law, the late Frank Fat, founded the landmark Sacramento restaurant, Frank Fat’s in 1939, where many of the state’s most influential figures have dined for more than 70 years. Lina joined the restaurant business when the second restaurant, China Camp, opened in 1974. In 1976, Fat City B...2018-06-271h 13A Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast41: Creativity that Brings Joy, Mindfulness, Satisfaction, and Peace with Caroline GirouxHave recent celebrity suicides left you with a deep sadness and wonderment at what it takes to go that far into depression? Those are common thoughts when we hear the news that someone was so overwhelmed by life’s difficulties that suicide seemed the only answer. The good news is that hope is available for anyone who needs it, and life is full of possibilities for connection and support---and yes, creativity that brings joy, mindfulness, satisfaction, and peace. Dr. Caroline Giroux is a psychiatrist who migrated from Canada and is now Associate Professor at UC Davis. Through na...2018-06-1344 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast40: Using Photography to Support a Cause with Alison BrownOur guest today is the photographer, Alison Brown. I learned of Alison through the Women’s Environmental  Network of the San Francisco Bay area. I saw her work online, and I knew I had to have her on the show. Alison is an international photographer that discovered her passion for photography nearly ten years ago after embarking on her first backpacking trip through Southeast Asia in 2008. She's been blessed to visit the countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Turkey, France, Israel, Spain, Portugal, United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to...2018-05-3032 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast39: Doctors Who Create with Vidya ViswanathanIt is always a joy to see creativity bloom where you least expect it. I am speaking with student physician Vidya Viswanathan today, the founder of Doctors Who Create. Vidya and her team are on a mission to change the culture of medicine by fostering creativity. It is such a delight to see colleagues in medicine with an interest in creativity. Vidya had the chance not just to explore how creativity plays an important role in medicine but also how her experiences of travel and foreign language have shaped her career as well. There is so much...2018-05-1643 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast38: Celebrating National Scrapbook Day with Nancy NallyDo you know that May 5th is International (aka National) Scrapbook Day? By now, my regular listeners all know that I’m a really enthusiastic scrapbooker, and at the moment, I am busy creating a kit to take with me to Dixon, California, to celebrate this special tribute to scrapbooking. Although I have done more digital pages lately, I still love to take out my supplies and get lost in the world of cutting and gluing. In fact, I love getting lost in the whole dimension of paper storytelling! May 5th is a day to celebrate other things, too. It...2018-05-0342 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast37: Using Creativity to Impact Future Generations with Patricia NewmanThe creative process of storytelling is both fascinating and inspiring. The stories we share and the ones we create play such a huge role in how we capture memories and shape the future. No one understands this better than Patricia (or Patty) Newman. Patty has a passion for telling stories, but her passion doesn’t stop there! I am excited for you to hear all of her thoughts on creativity! Patricia Newman is the author of the Sibert Honor-winning Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem as well as Zoo Scientists to the Rescue; Plastic, Ah...2018-04-1833 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast36: Ireland Travelogue Highlighting Irish CoffeeIt's always so tempting to travel! When my husband called me over the other day to check out a fantastic tour of Ireland that he found while looking at his tablet, it reminded me  that I had  not yet continued with the tale that I'd started in the podcast a while back, about the wonderful adventure we had last year, while touring around Great Britain and Ireland. So today I continue my story and I'm also going to let you listen in to a fun interview that I recorded on my trip, where I ask a host manager of a...2018-04-0417 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast35: Try New Things to Find What You Are Awesome At with Jen CushmanArt is not just for the artist! My guest today, Jen Cushman, is an artist, a crafter, and a teacher who embraces that mentality wholeheartedly. Jen works best in multimedia. Any time she tries to stick to one medium, it never ends up well! From scrapbooking to mixed media collage to jewelry and so much more, Jen wants us all to push outside of our comfort zones and try something new and spectacular. Today, Jen is going to share her amazing journeys in creativity. Along the way, she will share some of her brightest inspirations, favorite ways...2018-03-2145 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast34: A Creative Approach to Fine Art with Diane Richey-WardWhat really inspires your creativity? Do you ever use the time it takes to do your routine tasks as an opportunity to reflect on things? And if so, do you make use of those reflective moments for your inspiration? Some of my most creative ideas have come to me while preparing a meal, or while doing laundry. And at times I allow myself to really indulge in the sensory input from my surroundings while getting completely lost in the moment. I focus on the colors, textures and my feelings at the time and then the creative force usually follows...2018-03-0745 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast33: Inspiration from People and Places for the Digital Creative with Lynn GrievesonWhere do you get YOUR creative approach? For many, it comes from the people in our lives or the places we travel. My guest today draws from both of those for her inspired digital scrapbooking designs. I’m a big fan of hers and I love using her designs for digital pages. I know you’ll enjoy hearing her story and learning about her creative approach. Lynn Grieveson is a scrapbook storyteller, a digital designer, and a memory keeper. She designs digital scrapbooking kits and unique photobooks for documenting and preserving precious memories and stories. Although she has...2018-02-2150 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast32: Creating Your Own Category with the Scrapbook Novels Author, Caroline PrestonHave you ever thought of doing something creative that has never been done before? My guest today, author and archivist Caroline Preston, is the creator of a whole new genre of literature. Her books and stories are exciting and revealing, combining her passions of writing and storytelling in a new and creative way. Ironically, Caroline’s mother kept scrapbooks and made collages, which were a significant part of Caroline’s past. She went on to work as an archivist at a museum in Salem, Massachusetts, before embarking on her writing career. Her latest book is the second of h...2018-02-0753 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast31: Using Creative and Sustainable Technology to Solve 21st Century Problems with Mark DorfmanThe natural world is filled with so much creative inspiration. Artists and designers often look to nature when deciding the shape and form of their creative works, but have you stopped to consider how we might mimic how the natural world functions? Biomimicry is the study of how nature is already solving some of the toughest problems facing mankind. These scientists, designers, and engineers are using creativity in a truly fascinating and innovative way. I know you are going to enjoy learning about this vast topic with my guest, Mark Dorfman. Mark Dorfman is a Chemist working...2018-01-2437 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast30: The Unlimited Creativity of Online and Offline Scrap-booking with Jill SprottCreativity is allowed to grow and flourish in a community. We see it in just about every art or craft. Thanks to the internet, we are more connected to fellow crafters than ever before, and the results are stunning. Together, we can share stories, draw inspiration, and give perspective. The more connections we make, the deeper our wellspring of creativity seems to run. My guest today, Jill Sprott, knows that all too well. She is using her creativity to celebrate the diverse collection of artists that have joined together over scrapbooking and storytelling. Today, she is going to show...2018-01-1052 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast29: Creative Photography with Shutter Sisters Founder with Tracey ClarkWhat is your artistic vision? The way you see the world is completely different than everyone else. And how incredible is that? As creative individuals, we have this great capacity to grow and heal through our art. This podcast celebrates the triumphs we as artists create, and I cannot think of a better person to celebrate with than today’s guest. Tracey Clark is a photographer, first and foremost, but in reality, she is so much more than that! Tracey is an author, teacher, speaker, and founder of Shutter Sisters. I first learned about Tracey through her cl...2017-12-2754 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast28: A Creative Approach to Storytelling with Stacy JulianToday I am excited to bring to you a pioneer of online craft courses, and one of my personal scrapbooking and storytelling heroes. Stacy Julian is with me today, and we had ourselves a grand old time chatting about creativity, the boom of the online crafting community, and the kinds of projects that light a fire within us. If it were not for Stacy’s influence, this podcast might never have existed! She is one of my personal creative inspirations, and with that, I am delighted to introduce her to all of you. When I think of St...2017-12-1355 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast27: Using Your Creativity to Help Others Tap Into Their Creativity with Eileen HullCreativity rarely happens on an island by yourself. The crafting community is filled to bursting with strength, support, and heart, which is just what we need to celebrate during a season of gratitude. My guest today is Eileen Hall, and she has certainly discovered all of those things and more. Eileen is a Paper Trail traveling adventurer who crafts her way across the country. Through her digital media, Eileen also teaches and shares her inspiration with followers from all over the world. What makes Eileen’s teaching even better is that she considers her “followers” her friends. She has learne...2017-11-2951 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast26: Getting Creative with Digital Arts with Janaina OliveiraDo you have some kind creative outlet that you use, in order to express what's going on with you, and in your life? Did you know that creating art is really good for you, both emotionally and mentally? Today we are really excited to have Janaina Oliviera, of With2Worlds.Org as our guest on the show. Janaina uses Digital Art to tell her stories and she also teaches these skills online. She loves to share these skills with others because she really believes in using an artistic expression of our ideas, for maintaining good mental health, so listen...2017-11-1554 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast25: Creative Storytelling Through Music and Lyrics with Forrest EaglespeakerToday we are having a very first musician on the show! He is the delightful Canadian musician Forrest Eaglespeaker, founder of the band The North Sound and today he will be telling us about his storytelling, his music and the poetry of his lyrics, so listen in to find out more about Forrest and the wonderful music that he plays. Forrest has been playing the guitar and singing in his band, The North Sound, for the last two and a half years.  In January of this year, they released their debut album, The Valley and one of t...2017-11-0123 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast24: Creatively Using Video on Social Media with Jennifer PriestWhat does it take to run a successful creative business? Crafters and Artists have a unique set of challenges to face once we decide to turn our hobbies and passions into something profitable. Of course, there’s the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. For some, it might be a challenge to monetize their creativity. Marketing to reach an audience can also be a struggle for many. It looks like we might need a Creative Approach to solving some common business problems. I cannot think of anyone more creative than Jennifer Priest, my guest today. Jennifer’s love of the arts...2017-10-181h 01A Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast23: The Beauty of Being Different with Anna AspnesOne of the best things about art and design is its playfulness. Have you ever stopped to see your latest project as a playground? Maybe you are like so many of us and you caught up in chronological order, the perfect edges, and the ideal composition? Take a breath, take a step back, and let my guest Anna Aspnes show you a thing or two about how to have fun with your work.   Anna is a self-proclaimed creator of Digital Artistry, a style that blends traditional paper craft and scrapbooking elements with the unlimited potential o...2017-10-041h 01A Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach PodcastCreatively Addressing Women's Health Issues with Dr. Mary GuinanPublic health is a topic many of us aren’t sufficiently informed on, and should be. We aren’t aware of the work that’s going on behind the scenes, or the benefits we’re missing out on due to the lack of attentiveness to the world around us. Dr. Mary Guinan has written a book on the subject, traveled the world for vaccination work, and helped women recover rights that should be basic human rights. Tune into this episode of a Creative Approach podcast, with your host, Karen Poirier-Brode, in order to become more informed on women’s vigor and...2017-09-201h 07A Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast21: A Creative Look at the Anthropology of Different Cultures with William DoonanMany of us are oblivious to the underlying history and culture in everything. We fail to notice the details and technicalities within our everyday life. In a “Creative Approach Podcast”, we will explore the anthropology of many different cultures and how it correlates with us today. Professor William Doonan is a professor at Sacramento City College, Archaeologist, Cruise line speaker, and published novelist. Over his travels and personal explorations, he has acquired immense knowledge on subjects involving civilization and cultural awareness, which he uses as inspiration for his own novels and others. Tune into this episode, with your host Kare...2017-09-0634 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast20: British Isles Travelogue: Feeding Creativity with Karen Poirier BrodeDo you believe that travel makes your life richer and inspires your creativity? Well, I certainly do and today, I'm going to tell my travel story. I think that if you take every opportunity to explore as far and as often as your time and money allow, you will truly improve your life. Please visit the Facebook page of A Creative Approach Podcast and the Patreon page on the Podcast website, www.acreativeapproachpodcast.com to access the photos. Listen in now, to hear the first part of my story. Show highlights: My trip started in San...2017-08-2316 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast19: Teaching Layout Design and Storytelling on the Scrapbook Page with Debbie HodgeAre you someone who really likes to tell stories? Are you analytical and would you like to leave a legacy and your history behind one day? If so, you're going to love today's show, with Debbie Hodge. Debbie is a really steadfast pal to Karen and she's also Karen's boss in her Scrapbook work.  Karen contributes to Debbie's site, Get It Scrapped, although she actually reports there to her assistant and team mate, Amy Kingsford. The focus of Get It Scrapped is on teaching both Layout Design and Storytelling on the Scrapbook Page, which is done either visually, or w...2017-08-0935 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast18: Increasing Your Creativity Quotient in Your Chosen Career with Dr. Eliza ChinWhat is your creativity quotient in YOUR chosen career? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that only certain careers allow for creativity, but, in reality, there is room for a creative approach almost everywhere! My guest today shares how she finds creativity in her work as a physician, and how women through generations have been creative in their endeavors to make a difference in the field of medicine. Dr. Eliza Chin is a past president and current Executive Director of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). I’ve know...2017-07-2638 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast17: Varied Interests Can Enhance Your Creativity with Margot PotterHas anyone ever tried to limit your creativity? Have you been criticized for "jumping from one thing to another"? My guest today is proof that varied interests and endeavors can enrich and enhance your innate creativity. Don't be afraid to let your creative efforts flow in different directions! Margot Potter is three notches too loud, five notches too sparkly, and is aging disgracefully. She’s either a Renaissance woman or a “Jill of All Trades,” depending on which day you ask her. She’s a woman of diverse interests and talents who is a jewelry-maker and designer, author...2017-07-1232 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast16: Creatively Share Your Point of View - The World May Need to Hear It wtih Christy StricklerArt, in whatever form it may take, is all about telling a story. What story do you have to share? What are the passions and interests that make you who you are? How can you share your own personal point of view with the rest of the world? Christy Stickler might know a thing or two about that. Christy is a homeschooling mom who used to Co-Host the Digi-Scrap Geek Podcast. These days, she lends her considerable talent to so many fabulous online scrapbooking and art journaling resources. From designing page layouts at Get It Scrapped to...2017-06-2832 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast15: Creatively Transforming Lives with Style with Chantera GunnDo you have clothes in your closet that you don't wear‘? Do all of your clothes fit your Personality? This is what Chantera Gunn is here for! In the episode of A Creative Approach Podcast, Chantera is going to talk to us about herself and what she does for a living. How do you know if what you are wearing “goes” or what do you do when you can't stop buying clothes but don‘t wear most of the ones that you already own‘? These are the questions that Chantera has the answer to! What you'll hear in this ep...2017-06-1429 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast14: Finding Joyfulness in Creativity with Ursula MorganDo you get a lot of joy from your experience of crafting? If so, you're really going to love today's episode, with Ursula Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Bug. Ursula firmly believes in the joyfulness to be found in crafting, from the delight of making something to the pleasure derived from receiving a beautifully crafted, handmade gift. Listen in to find out more about Ursula and her joyfully creative approach to life. Creative Bug, which will be turning five on the 15th of May, is the award winning DIY Art and Craft Instruction site, with...2017-05-3132 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast12: Big Ass Crafting with Mark MontanoToday's Big Ass Guest is Mark Montano- he's at the top of Karen's list when it comes to having a creative approach! She's been a great fan of his, since seeing him on Trading Spaces and she has many of his books and watches lots of his Facebook Live videos. Listen in and find out more about Mark, what he does and how he really inspires people.   Mark is a Designer, a Television Host and the Best Selling Author of the really popular Big Ass Craft Book Series, which are the best-selling craft books in t...2017-05-0333 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast11: Putting Creativity to Work for Charity with Elena Lai EtcheverryIf you're a creative person with a desire to give something back to your community, you will really enjoy today's show, with Karen's bubbly and inspiring guest and long time friend, Elena Lai Etcheverry. Elena is the founder and Executive Director of Charity Wings.org, a Non-Profit Organization and DIY Make-A-Space in Southern California. Listen in today to find out about this wonderful, charitable non-profit, where you can really get creatively involved and also make a difference. Charity Wings is a huge, open studio, where you can come along and bring your imagination and a desire to...2017-04-1938 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast10: The Journey from Teaching to Acting with Keiko ElizabethCreativity comes in many forms, and even though many choose a career that isn't particularly creative, you can find ways to leverage your creativity in that career. Other times, the creative soul isn't being fed and that mandates a change in career. That's exactly what happened to today's guest. Keiko Elizabeth went through a mid-career transformation and she's here to share her journey with us! Keiko Elizabeth grew up having career aspirations to be a Doctor and eventually studied Biology. Later she became a middle school teacher and was able to change the lives of children. Then, l...2017-04-0539 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast09: Using Creativity in Your Finances with Lynn EvansDo you know how many people are out there, who are really talented, yet just don't realize it at all? The guest on today's show, Lynn Evans, used to be that way, until someone pointed it out to her. Listen in today to find out what happened and how that motivated her to really tap in to her creativity.   Lynn, who is a natural storyteller and a teacher, is an author, a podcaster, she's involved with television and she's a CPA. She's written a book called “Power of the Purse”, as well as having written colum...2017-03-2241 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast08: The Marriage of Art and Science with Dr. Kathryn KoWelcome to another episode of A Creative Approach Podcast! My special guest for today is Dr. Kathryn Ko. Kathryn grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and went to medical school at the University of Hawaii. She absolutely fell in love with the brain and central nervous system and wanted to pursue it. She moved to New York and did a residency and a neurosurgery. Kathryn got into art also and has combined her two loves by getting a degree in representational painting with a medical emphasis.   What you'll hear in this episode: Where Kathryn's inspiration c...2017-03-0829 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast07: Coffee, Comics and Craft-lebrities with Tiffany PriceIf you're inspired by wacky people who live multi- faceted, creative lives, listen in to today's show, as Karen interviews her guest, Tiffany Price and explores her creative approach, to the world of 'craft-lebrities' and acting. Tiffany, who lives in the Los Angeles area, is a comedic actress turned girl boss, having recently started out as a business woman and owner of The Perky Nerd- a Comic Book Shop that sells cold brew coffee and hosts lots of events. Tiffany also pursues her career endeavors as an actress, writer, and producer of web series, like Craft Ladies a...2017-02-2230 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast06: A Colorful Career with Color Burst Creator, Ken OliverDo people with passion inspire you? And do you enjoy learning from the creative ideas of interesting artists? If this is so for you, listen in to today's show and find out more about Ken Oliver and what he does. You will also enjoy hearing about the quaint historic, riverside town that he is truly fortunate to call his home.   Ken is an artist, marketer and a traveler from the picturesque town of Newburgh, in Indiana. He helps companies to develop craft products, which are then brought to the crafts and arts industry. Join Ken t...2017-02-0826 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast05: Using Your Creativity to Influence Your Career with Kara Gott WarnerAre you looking to start a career in knitting design? Would you like to take a peek behind the curtain in the working life of an editor of a knitting magazine? Then join Karen Poirier-Brode on this week's episode of “A Creative Approach Podcast” as she explores the working world of dynamic and versatile Kara Gott Warner. Kara, a native New Yorker, who grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey, is the editor of Creative Knitting magazine and the host of Power Purls Podcast. She started designing knitting patterns in 2002. After training as a technical illustrator, she...2017-01-2530 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast04: Using Creativity to Solve Global Social Problems with Dr. Padmini MurthyAre you willing to be of service to others? Would you love to make a difference to the lives of less fortunate individuals, but aren't sure how? Let Dr. Padmini Murthy activate your conscience and inspire you, as she talks to Karen Poirier-Brode about her experiences while working with the poorest of the poor, on this week's episode of “A Creative Approach Podcast”.    Dr. Murthy (Mini) is a professor and the Global Health Director of New York Medical College. She has been practicing medicine and public health for the past 28 years in various countries, dealing with i...2017-01-1126 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast03: Coloring Outside the Lines with Erin ManningDo creative people inspire you? Would you like to enhance your own creativity, or nourish it in your children? If so, let this week's dynamic and versatile guest on  “A Creative Approach Podcast”, Erin Manning, encourage you to “color outside the lines” as she is interviewed by Karen Poirier-Brode.   Erin Manning is a warm-hearted, enthusiastic and talented photographer, author, teacher and media personality,  acknowledged for her friendly and clear style of teaching. She is best known as the host of the award-winning TV series “The Whole Picture”. Her methods encourage students to be bold and true to their in...2016-12-2826 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast02: Add Depth to Your Digital Scrapbook with Cheryl AshcroftAre you looking for new and exciting ways to add depth to your scrapbooking projects? Would you love to learn more about the art of digital scrapbooking? If so, join Karen Poirier-Brode this week, on A Creative Approach Podcast, as she interviews Cheryl Ashcraft, designer of digital scrapbook kits and templates, as they talk about Cheryl's creative approach to digital scrapbooking.   Cheryl, a hometown girl from Florida, creates richly layered, intricately designed digital scrapbook templates, to help scrapbookers tell their story without the fuss or mess. When she's not busy creating fabulous new template designs, C...2016-12-2042 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast01: Finding The Creativity Within with Charr Crail  Would you love to be a creative person, but think that only certain people are born that way? Do you have a desire to express something creatively, yet feel that you're not talented enough to do it? If so, break through your limiting ideas and become inspired by this week's guest on “A Creative Approach Podcast”, Charr Crail, as she is interviewed by Karen Poirier-Brode.   Charr Crail is a photographer, artist, photojournalist, and teacher who has won countless awards. During her formative years, she often accompanied her Dad, a newspaper-man and photographer, on his as...2016-12-1923 minA Creative Approach PodcastA Creative Approach Podcast00: Introducing A Creative Approach PodcastKaren began her life in the Canadian prairies followed by several years of studying medicine in Montreal. Marriage, family, and career brought her to California where “Snow is optional. You can drive to it.” With a large extended, blended family and a love of travel, Karen’s hobby of scrapbooking has endless resources. An enthusiastic world traveler, she still has the continents of South America and Antartica to cross off her list. Karen loves meeting her network of online friends on her journeys. Karen came to podcasting through scrapbooking and has been a co-host on "The Digiscrap Geek Podcast" (now on...2016-12-1803 minAlive and Well STLAlive and Well STLIn Case of EmergencyDr. Robert Poirier, Chief of Clinical Operations at Barnes Jewish Hospital ER Department, and Karen Bradshaw, lead Community Coordinator with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network, share how to get the right care at the right place and at the right time here in St. Louis. They discuss when to go to the hospital and when the ER is not the best answer. Learn what you need to do today to ensure you are Alive and Well when you're not feeling your best!2014-01-2718 minThis Memory Keeper\'s LifeThis Memory Keeper's LifeTMKL 002: Conversation with Memory Keeper Karen Poirier-BrodeEverybody has a story. Today we talk to retired physician Karen Poirier-Brode about her stories and how she records them, through genealogy, paper and digital scrapbooking, and blogging. We also talk about her online and real-life memory-keeping communities.2012-04-3048 minThe Paperclipping RoundtableThe Paperclipping RoundtablePRT077: Masters of the Long Arm ExtensionThe Panel Angie Lucas Jess Forster Karen Poirier-Brode Noell Hyman Sponsors Masterful Scrapbooking Design Bundle: Click Here to check out the bundle. Big Picture Classes: Click here to see special offers from Big Picture Classes! Picks of the Week Cathy Zielske’s Layered Template No. 87 We R Memory Keepers – The Cinch – Binding Wires – Kiwi Canvas Corp – Chalkstock Prima – Self Adhesive Jewel Art – Bling – Feathered Hat (Affiliate links wherever possible.) How to subscribe… Did you know that when you subscribe in i...2011-07-2100 min