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A Prayer for Pilgrimage – Spoken Meditation by MS rObi
https://pilgrimage.bwc.org/Step into a sacred moment with MS rObi, award-winning storyteller, Grammy-nominated musician, and Bahá’í artist, as she shares “A Prayer for Pilgrimage.” This heartfelt spoken meditation, recorded as she prepares for her pilgrimage to the Bahá’í Holy Sites, reflects a deep longing for healing, connection, and divine nearness.With themes of spiritual resilience, reverent surrender, and gratitude in the face of chronic illness, this audio is more than a prayer — it’s a whispered letter to the soul. Whether you’re on your own journey of faith, or simply in need of a spiritual pause, this piece...
2025-05-25
10 min
Zoology Ramblings
Cape Town re-union, Penguins, New Species, More Beavers & Swedish Lapland
Welcome to the 21st episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast, where Robi and I are actually together in the same place after over a year! We share some exciting updates about our recently released Rewilding A Nation documentary, Robi's leopard research for his masters thesis and what 2024 of the Wildlife Champions Programme has in store. We talk about some new species discovered in 2023, and I get very excited about seeing the wonderful Cape Pengiuns! As ever, I go on a tangent about some exciting new beaver releases in the UK, and Robi gets festive talking about Swedish...
2024-01-06
48 min
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 9: Kartini
In this episode, we delve into the connection between Indonesia's first feminist, Raden Ajeng Kartini, and the Kendeng movement, through Navicula’s song "Kartini".The narrative unfolds at the base of the Karst Mountains in Central Java, where women from a humble farming community confronted the threat of a major cement company invading their land. Their courageous protest sparked one of Indonesia's first major ecofeminist movements, capturing the nation's attention.We also meet some of the remarkable women who have played a pivotal role in Navicula's journey over its more than 25-year career. Former manager La...
2023-12-21
48 min
Zoology Ramblings
Wildlife Champions, Leopards are ninjas, Frogging, Rosebank & Beavers are time wizards
Welcome back to another very belated episode of Zoology Ramblings! Thanks for putting up with our sporadic podcast recording. In this episode Robi and I give life updates, Robi of his masters project on monitoring leopard density in Namibia and me from Bristol of my job supporting local communities to take action for nature. We take a moment to reflect on key moments in nature and encourage you all to notice nature in your day to day lives. We then go on a big rant about the State of Nature report and the backwards decision of the UK government...
2023-11-13
49 min
ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY
Co tak naprawdę robią koordynatorki? ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY. ODC. 8 (sezon drugi)
Cześć, tu Paulina i Kinga czyli ONE kropka! W kolejnym odcinku drugiej serii podcastu „ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY” wyjaśniamy, na czym tak naprawdę polega koordynacja ślubu i przyjęcia weselnego. Ile jest etapów przygotowań? Kiedy nasza praca się zaczyna, a kiedy kończy? W jakich sytuacjach wedding plannerka może okazać się niezastąpiona? Czy zawsze mamy plan b? I czy cokolwiek jest nas w stanie jeszcze zaskoczyć? one@onekropka.pl
2023-09-04
29 min
ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY
Tradycje, przesądy i zwyczaje ślubne według ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY. ODC. 6 (sezon drugi)
Cześć, tu Paulina i Kinga czyli ONE kropka! W kolejnym odcinku drugiej serii podcastu „ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY” zastanowimy się czy warto podtrzymywać tradycje ślubne? Ślubne zwyczaje – hit czy kit? Jakie są najpopularniejsze polskie przesądy? Czy należy ich przestrzegać za wszelką cenę? I dlaczego warto tworzyć "swoje własne" tradycje? one@onekropka.pl
2023-07-31
27 min
ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY
ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY w poszukiwaniu stylu. ODC. 5 (sezon drugi)
Cześć, tu Paulina i Kinga czyli ONE kropka! W kolejnym odcinku drugiej serii podcastu „ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY” razem ze stylistką Ewą Bedrychowską przyjrzymy się polskim stylizacjom weselnym. Czy dziś, bardziej niż kiedyś, potrafimy dostosować strój do okazji? Jak Polacy reagują na dress code narzucony przez parę młodą? Jakie są ponadczasowe zasady stylizacyjne? Czy czerń i biel są mile widziane na sali weselnej? Szybkie zakupy przed weselem czy sukienka z drugiej ręki? Czy pary młode i goście weselni korzystają z usług stylistki? I dlaczego warto uwzględnić takie usługi w budżecie ślubnym? one@onekropka.pl
2023-07-16
50 min
ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY
Kodeks gościa weselnego według ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY. ODC. 4 (sezon drugi)
Cześć, tu Paulina i Kinga czyli ONE kropka! W kolejnym odcinku drugiej serii podcastu „ONE. ROBIĄ ŚLUBY” przygotowałyśmy swój osobisty ranking dziesięciu rzeczy, których nie powinniśmy robić będąc gościem weselnym. Jak nie zepsuć dnia parze młodej? Dlaczego warto przestrzegać dress code’u uroczystości i nie spóźniać się na ceremonię? Jedzenie, alkohol i robienie zdjęć - w czym zachować umiar? one@onekropka.pl
2023-07-03
19 min
Zoology Ramblings
New Beginnings, Bridges for Howler Monkeys, Orchids and Ejaculating Beetles, Leopards in Nepal, Elephant in the room
In episode 19 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I reconnect as he embarks on an exciting new journey in Cape Town and I get my first paid job in conservation! I talk about the awesome project that's helping howler monkeys in Costa Rica by putting up rope bridges and Robi enlightens us about the significance of a beetle ejaculating on a rare orchid. We then take a short break to go eat cheese and crackers and come back to talk about canine distemper virus affecting leopards in Nepal, which is escalating human-wildlife conflict. Robi ends this podcast with a fascinating...
2023-02-22
49 min
Making A Living Show
Jay Klassen: Making A Living As A Twitch Streamer
Jay Klassen: Like many of us, Jay Klassen has had many different jobs. Over his career he’s been in the Canadian Armed Forces, a certified welder, and an internet porn model. Now this father of nine and grandfather of six has reinvented himself yet again, this time as a Twitch Streamer known as My Gun Is Huge. For more visit www.twitch.tv/mygunishuge. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Ca...
2022-12-05
37 min
Making A Living Show
Kerry Frances: Making A Living As An Actor + Singer
Kerry Frances: Kerry Frances is an actress, singer, songwriter, voice over artist, and producer. She made her major motion picture debut in late 2019 in the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated hit film “Knives Out”. Theatrically, Kerry has worked opposite Sally Struthers, played the daughter of three incomparable Tevye’s (Topol, Theo Bikel, Harvey Fierstein) and was featured in the star studded 50th Anniversary of Fiddler On The Roof gala. www.kerryfrances.com Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominat...
2022-11-14
33 min
Making A Living Show
Jonas Chernick: Making A Living As A Filmmaker
Jonas Chernick: As a writer, director, actor and producer, Jonas Chernich does it all. His films have screened at the TIFF, Vancouver Film Festival and every other notable festival in the country and beyond. He’s had turns on hits like Working Moms, Fargo and Dark Matter. And along the way has been recognized by the likes of the Canadian Screen Awards, ACTRA Awards and Canadian Comedy Awards. For more visit www.jonaschernick.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living mak...
2022-10-17
39 min
Zoology Ramblings
Truss going backwards, Cheetahs in India, Bottlenose dolphins, The black stork, Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and Lions of the Gir Forest
In episode 18, Robi and I record our latest episode from the middle of nowhere in New Quay, Wales. We talk about how the UK government is taking steps backwards when it comes to key environmental laws and tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. We chat about the reintroduction of cheetahs to Kuno National Park in India, and why this has proved to be a controversial and divisive topic. For our animals of the week, I go down a marine tangent and talk about Bottlenose dolphins and touch on the research I am conducting at the moment on marine mammals...
2022-10-14
1h 10
Making A Living Show
Linsay Rousseau: Making A Living As An Actor
Linsay Rousseau: Linsay Rousseau is an award winning actor. Known for her range and versatility, she’s a classically trained singer, a combat veteran, an Emmy nominated journalist, a martial artist and a podcast host. Suffice it to say if you’re looking for someone who can throw a punch, swing a sword, shoot a gun, take a hit and yell “die!” for hours at a time, look no further. www.linsayrousseau.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. N...
2022-10-03
39 min
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 8: Orangutan
With their pensive expressions, boundless curiosity, and frequent bursts of playfulness, it’s not hard to see just how closely biologically related we are to orangutans. But despite them being so closely related to us and their name literally meaning 'person of the forest' - we have threatened them with extinction.In this episode we’re looking at an issue that has come to represent Indonesia’s darkest environmental reality: deforestation and habitat loss in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, through Navicula’s song Orangutan. Writing and Production: Ewa Wojkowska , Julia Wi...
2022-08-18
51 min
Making A Living Show
Tash Damjanovic: Making a living as a Photographer
Tash Damjanovic:Tash Damjanovic is a fine art photographer based in Canada. After a successful career and raising a family of five, she’s gone on to exhibit internationally and her work has been recognized by the likes of the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, the International Photography Awards, and the Tokyo International Foto Awards. For more, visit www.tashd.art. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Su...
2022-08-02
29 min
Zoology Ramblings
Return of the Bison, EU nature laws, Springhare, African finfoot, The 'Beenome' Project and all things Rewilding
In Episode 17 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I talk about the very exciting imminent return of European bison to the UK, some uplifting new nature legislation in the EU, the weird and wonderful springhare whose fur is biofluorescent, the obscure and illusive African finfoot with bright orange feet, an exciting new project to map bee genomes and we break down the different types of Rewilding. We also share some exciting news about a new Rewilding documentary that we are working on at the moment. We hope you enjoy our latest ramble. Thanks as always to the lovely A...
2022-07-15
47 min
Making A Living Show
Eytan Millstone: Making a living as a Comedian
Eytan Millstone: Eytan Millstone is one half of the comedy duo, Jay & Eytan. The Toronto born, Brooklyn based pair regularly grace the stages of legendary comedy venues like Carolines on Broadway and UCB. Both of their albums debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and they’ve been featured by the likes of Funny Or Die, College Humor, Comedy Network and MTV. Here’s my chat with Eytan Millstone. For more visit www.jayandeytan.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a livi...
2022-05-31
46 min
Making A Living Show
Heather Ellison: Making a living as a Musician
Heather Ellison: Heather Ellison got her start singing in nightclubs for a country band. She was only 15 at the time so her grandfather had to chaperone. She went on to write and perform her own music as Uni and Her Ukelele – releasing albums, touring the world, and winning awards. These days she’s one half of the pop duo Astronaut Ice Cream. Here’s my chat with Heather Ellison. For more visit www.astronauticecreamband.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living...
2022-05-17
32 min
Making A Living Show
Peter Bond: Making a living as a Creature Builder & Filmmaker
Peter Bond: Overcoming years of severe depression and medication caused by a head injury at the age of eight, Peter Bond rediscovered his creativity in adulthood after having kids. He’s gone on to create award-winning creatures, plays and films and been featured on JImmy Kimmel Live and PBS’s Indie America. Here’s my chat with Peter Bond. www.galaxyexpress.world. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. ...
2022-04-05
33 min
Making A Living Show
Marty Ross: Making a living as a Stand-Up Comedian & Actor
Marty Ross: There’s no place Marty Ross would rather be than on stage, in front of an audience with nothing but a mic in his hand. At 65 he retired from the clothing business, divorced his 3rd wife and devoted himself to stand-up comedy. Since then he’s gone on to tour the US, record a TV pilot, launch a comedy album and make Simon Cowell do a spit take on TV. For more visit www.martyross.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about...
2022-03-22
21 min
Making A Living Show
Monica Dottor: Making a living as an Actor + Dancer + Choreographer + Director
Monica Dottor: Monica Dottor is an award winning actor, dancer, choreographer and director. She’s been nominated for 10 Dora awards in 5 different categories and has taken home the hardware twice. Beyond the stage, she’s had turns on shows like Orphan Black, Murdoch Mysteries and Rookie Blue. For more visit www.monicadottor.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Foll...
2022-03-08
38 min
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 7: Bali Berani Berhenti (Bali Dares to Stop)
In this episode of the podcast, we're looking at Nyepi through the Navicula song, Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti, or as everything gets faster and faster Bali dares to stop.Released in 2016 it's the band's love letter to Nyepi - Bali’s day of silence during which the entire island shuts down for 24 hours. A gentle acoustic folk ballad the song is an ode to the Island's bravery to continue celebrating its traditions in the face of globalization and to slip into stillness amidst so much noise.But Nyepi isn't the only example of B...
2022-02-06
1h 00
Zoology Ramblings
COP26, A new shark species, Hog badgers, Potoos, Rhino breeding program update and Tuskless elephants
In episode 15 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I record our first episode from Leeds, where we are living together for our final year of university. For our news section we talk about COP26 and whether it is going far enough to tackle the climate crisis and Robi talks about a new species of shark. For our animals of the week, I talk about the bizarre and wonderful hog badger and Robi talks about the slightly terrifying Potoo bird. For our conservation section, I talk about the decision to withdraw one of the last two northern white rhinos from the...
2021-11-06
46 min
Making A Living Show
Chris Lang: Making a living as a Dialect Coach
Chris Lang: The better Chris Lang does his job, the less anybody notices he’s actually doing it. As a Harvard trained dialect coach, Chris helps performers master language and accents for upcoming roles. He’s worked with actors from Game of Thrones and Doctor Who to Scandal and Captain America, but of course you’d never notice any of it because he’s just that good. For more visit www.dialectcoachchrislang.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things...
2021-10-25
40 min
Making A Living Show
Ken Tizzard: Making a living as a Musician
Ken Tizzard: You might know Ken Tizzard as the bassist for multi-gold and platinum selling bands, The Watchmen and Thorrnley. But he’s also a singer/songwriter with 8 critically acclaimed records and an intimate weekly online show called Whiskey Wednesdays. Ken recently released All Together Now, an album of reimagined covers featuring members of Lowest Of The Low, Headstones, Hedley and The Watchmen. For more visit kentizzard.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Se...
2021-10-11
56 min
Zoology Ramblings
Legal protection for beavers, Hope for tunas, Nile Crocodiles, Reticulated Siren, Futuristic seed coatings and Jaguar Recovery in the USA
In episode 14 of Zoology Ramblings Robi and I record the first ever episode in person rather than over Zoom! We stick to the new format of: News, Animals of the week and end with current wider conservation stories. In this episode I talk about the recent decision by the British Government to possibly give beavers native species status and legal protection, Robi talks about some hope for tuna species despite dwindling populations of other marine species. For our animals of the week, I talk about nile crocodiles and Robi about the little-known, bizarre reticulated siren. In the final wider...
2021-09-30
57 min
Making A Living Show
Erin Shields: Making a living as a Playwright
Erin Shields: When I first met Erin Shields they were just a normal theatre loving 9th grader who wanted to be in the school play. Little did I know they’d go on to become one the most celebrated and sought after playwrights in the country. With plays like If We Were Birds and Paradise Lost, Erin has won worldwide audiences, critical acclaim and countless awards including the Governor General’s Award. For more visit erinshields.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about maki...
2021-09-20
35 min
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 6: Mafia Hukum / The Legal Mafia
In this episode we are getting into a topic that every Indonesian across the country thinks about, corruption. We're going to do our best to give you a picture of why it's such a big issue in Indonesia and introduce you to some of the people and organizations who are tackling corruption at different levels in very diverse and creative ways.We're looking at all of this through the Navicula song that has become the anthem of Indonesia's anti-corruption movement, Mafia Hukum, or the legal mafia, a song that is arguably one of the band's biggest hits.
2021-09-18
1h 06
Making A Living Show
Steve Niel: Making a living as a Content Creator and On-Set Coach
Steve Niel: You might recognize Steve Niel as the Dodge Durango “Can You Say Hemi?” spokesperson, or from his turns on Angel and The Improv, or films like Under The Same Moon. A passionate artist, Steve thrives on sharing his knowledge, creating content and coaching performers with intellectual disabilities at Performing Arts Studio West. For more visit www.pastudiowest.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subs...
2021-09-06
38 min
Making A Living Show
Diana Lansleen: Making a living as an Actor and Designer
Diana Lansleen: You might know Diana Lansleen from her roles on Young And The Restless and Day Of Our Lives. Or maybe you recognize her from her commercial, voice over or design work. She’s a true renaissance woman. and through the philosophy of “Hygge” she’s is also one of the most positive, open and generous people I’ve had the the good fortune of speaking with. For more visit dianalansleen.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. No...
2021-08-09
40 min
Zoology Ramblings
Conservation News, Short-eared dog, Little Black Tapir, Vaquita update and Rice's Whale
In Episode 13 of Zoology Ramblings, we introduce a new section called "conservation news" where Robi and I each talk about a recent positive conservation news story. We discuss our animals of the week: I decided to talk about the illusive, weird short-eared dog (thanks @wayne_wildlife for the suggestion) and Robi talks about the Little Black Tapir and whether this is in fact a new species or not. We then delve deeper into some wider conservation stories where I give a sad update about the status of Vaquitas and Robi talks about the newly discovered, yet already critically endangered...
2021-08-01
1h 11
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 3: Merdeka / Freedom
We're going back to the very beginning - back to 1996, the year that Navicula was formed, and talking about the band's journey over the past 25 years - to how they got to where they are today. There's a lot in this episode, we're speaking with the whole band - Robi, Dadang, Palel and Krishna, as well as two of the band's former managers, Rudolf Dethu, and Lakota Moira. We'll hear about Navicula's experience recording at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, and the band's deal with Sony and their subsequent split with the record label. We'll find out why Gembul, N...
2021-07-31
57 min
Making A Living Show
Joanne Levy: Making a living as an Author
Joanne Levy: As a kid, Joanne Levy always had her nose in a book. As a grown up, she left the corporate world behind to write. She’s gone on to pen her own unique brand of “kids lit” with stories like Sorry For Your Loss about a 12 years old aspiring funeral home director known around school as “Corpse Girl”. For more visit www.joannelevy.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadia...
2021-07-26
35 min
Making A Living Show
Luis Jimenez: Making a living as an Actor & Podcaster
Luis Jimenez: Luis Jimenez is an actor, writer, and ufo activist. Since moving to LA he’s become a member of UCB’s House sketch team and worked with comedic heroes Scott Thompson, Dave Foley and Tom Hanks. Recently though, he launched a podcast and has found himself in the middle of a politically charged UFO movement called “The Big Phone Home.” For more visit theunidentifiedcelebrityreview.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the C...
2021-07-12
54 min
Making A Living Show
Rachel Dean: Making a living as a Composer
Rachel Dean: Rachel Dean is a piano player, music director and composer of musical theatre. When she’s not rehearsing with the cast of Hamilton or Moulin Rouge, Rachel is busy composing daring new projects like Medusa, On The Line and The Anxiety Project. She’s an ASCAP award winner and her work has been performed around the world. www.racheldeanmusic.com Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022.
2021-07-05
40 min
A Soundtrack of Resistance
Episode 1: Busur Hujan / Rainbow
In the first episode, we explore one of Navicula’s most popular songs - Busur Hujan (Rainbow). The song was created by Navicula to welcome the Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Ship to Bali, as part of its journey to campaign for environmental protection around the world. In this episode, you will hear about Robi’s (Navicula’s vocalist and guitarist) and the band’s motivation to support those fighting for social and environmental rights and passion about the cultural, social and biological diversity of Indonesia. You will hear about the process of making the song, and how Navicu...
2021-07-01
41 min
Making A Living Show
Kate Endle: Making a living as an Illustrator
Kate Endle: Kate Endle has been an illustrator since the age of one and her parents have the drawings to prove it. After college, she pulled up stops for the Pacific Northwest and focussed on creating for children. She’s gone on to make her own brand of cards, puzzles, books and decor and work with clients like Hallmark, Sesame Street Workshop and beloved children’s entertainer, Caspar Babypants. For more visit www.kateendle.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a livi...
2021-06-21
52 min
Making A Living Show
Catherine McMillan: Making a living as a Ceramic Artist
Catherine McMillan: Catherine McMillan was a promising clinical researcher with a not-so-secret painting habit. But like so many before her, she fell in love, quit her job, moved out west and got hooked on donuts. This one time Nutritional Sciences graduate was seduced by the glaze and glamour of ceramic donut making. And in the end, it all turned out really really well for her. For more visit shop.catherinemcmillan.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated...
2021-06-14
45 min
Making A Living Show
Dave O’Connor: Making a living as a Tea Maker
Dave O'Connor: Dave O’Connor is the Chief Steeping Officer and co-founder of Genuine Tea along with his partner, Sarah Wilcox. Leaders in the Third Wave Tea movement, Genuine Tea was voted best Tea in Toronto in 2017, 2018, and 2020. An appearance on Dragons Den led to a partnership with Arlene Dickinson and now Genuine Tea is sold in cafes and retailers across the country. For more visit genuintea.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Seri...
2021-06-07
33 min
Making A Living Show
Zinnia Naqvi: Making a living as a Photographer & Artist
Zinnia Naqvi: Zinnia Naqvi combines photography, video, writing, and archival material to create her lens based art. Through her work she examines a range of issue from colonialism and cultural translation to language and gender. She’s exhibited her work around the world, collecting accolades and awards including the New Generation Photography Award from the National Gallery of Canada. For more visit zinnianaqvi.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Po...
2021-05-31
34 min
Zoology Ramblings
Exciting news, All things beaver, White-Eyed River Martin & Cicadas
In episode 12 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I reveal some very exciting news about our podcast and its selection as one of the 8 winners of the Spotify Next Wave Initiative! We are so thrilled to have been selected alongside 7 other amazing podcasts which cover some very important and pressing topics in our society today. We also talk about our recent beaver adventure down in Devon, where we had the amazing opportunity to film wild beavers in the UK! We were amazed how close we were able to see them during the day: they are chonky, stealthy and a...
2021-05-25
44 min
Making A Living Show
Glenda Hart: Making a living as a Birch Syrup Maker
Glenda Hart: Glenda Hart is the co-owner of The Canadian Birch Company with her husband, Rory. During a drive in the country, a fortuitous turn landed them in a sea of white birch that left them breathless. They knew they’d found their new home but little did they know they’d also found their calling. Since tapping their first tree, they’ve gone on to win prestigious awards and the hearts of syrup lovers around the country. For more visit canadianbirchcompany.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interv...
2021-05-24
28 min
Making A Living Show
Olivia Pelling: Making a living as a Violin Maker
Olivia Pelling: Can you name another violin that’s not a Stradivarius? Well now you can add “Pelling” to your list. Olivia Pelling is a luthier based in Ottawa. Growing up with a mother and stepfather who themselves were successful luthiers, Olivia embraced stringed instruments early on. She’s since gone on to make her own harp, win a fiddling scholarship and invent the Twitter Violin. For more visit www.finestrings.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominate...
2021-05-17
29 min
Making A Living Show
Rhea Pechter: Making a living as a Children’s Author & Podcaster
Rhea Pechter: Rhea Pechter describes herself as “a lifelong daydreamer with an overactive imagination”. She put her creativity to good use when she started her beloved podcast “Little Stories for Tiny People”. 5 years and over 100 stories later, Rhea has helped countless children drift off to sleep and even more exhausted parents from losing their minds. www.littlestoriestinypeople.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google...
2021-05-10
36 min
Making A Living Show
Brad Turner: Making a living as a Glassblower
Brad Turner: Brad Turner is a glassblower based in Toronto. Since completing a prestigious residency at The Harbourfront Centre he has traveled the world refining his craft, exhibiting at shows and collecting industry accolades and awards. Recently his skills were put to the test as a contestant on the hit Netflix series Blown Away where he competed against the best glassblowers in the country. www.glassturner.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series a...
2021-05-03
35 min
Making A Living Show
Ellen Skura: Making a living as a Puppet Maker
Ellen Skura: Ellen Skura’s childhood love of puppets led her to learn sewing as a teen and eventually to making puppets for her own kids. Her hand-made, one of a kind creations quickly caught the eyes of teachers and the requests started pouring in. Ellen has gone on to participate in countless craft shows including the one and only, One of A Kind Show where she’s been exhibiting for over 30 years. www.elpuppetcreations.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a li...
2021-04-26
35 min
Making A Living Show
Rick Klemm: Making a living as a Drum Maker
Rick Klemm: Rick Klemm’s passion for drums began as a musician playing in orchestras and bands while majoring in orchestral percussion at UBC. But he also had a passion for woodworking which he learned from his father, a master craftsman in his own right. It wasn’t until after his retirement from teaching that Rick combined both of his passions and began creating his unique brand of handcrafted wooden drums. www.klemmdrums.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living maki...
2021-04-19
26 min
Zoology Ramblings
Tayra, Monito del Monte, Zoonotic diseases, African elephants, Welsh Beavers and White Storks
In episode 11, Robi and I ramble about our animals of the week- I talk about the tayra and Robi talks about the tiny Monito del Monte. We each tackle large global conservation topics including zoonotic diseases and the lessons we can learn from the Covid 19 pandemic. Robi discusses why the taxonomic classification of African elephant species is important! For our UK conservation topics I talk about the very exciting reintroduction of beavers to Wales for the first time in 400 years. Robi talks about the fantastic white stork project and our recent interview with the wonderful conservationist and project manager...
2021-04-18
1h 24
Making A Living Show
Heather Haynes: Making a living as an Artist
Heather Haynes: Heather Haynes is a Canadian artist who’s lived and exhibited around the world. She’s been creating since her teens but her work took on new purpose after a trip to The Democratic Republic of Congo. It was there that she witnessed such severe poverty and gender inequality she vowed to use her art to tell these stories in hopes of affecting lasting change. www.heatherhaynes.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outs...
2021-04-12
37 min
Making A Living Show
Michael ”Fish” Herring: Making a living as a Musician
Michael "Fish" Herring: What do Justin Timberlake, Prince, New Kids On The Block, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys Dru Hill, Idina Menzel, Lady Antebellum, Dropkick Murphys, TLC, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Sir Elton John have in common? When they need a guitarist, none of them call me. But they all call “Fish”. www.colorblindfish.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awar...
2021-04-05
1h 00
Making A Living Show
Greg Hildreth: Making a living as an Actor
Greg Hildreth: Greg Hildreth is an actor who has appeared on stage in Stephen Sondheim's Company, on TV in The Good Wife and on the silver screen in Wall Street II. But to me and my toddler he’ll always be known as that summer loving snowman, Olaf from Frozen: The Musical. Oh and on the side he paints portraits of people’s pets. www.instagram.com/greg_hildreth. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Busi...
2021-03-29
42 min
Making A Living Show
Jonathan Byrd: Making a living as a Musician & Photographer
Jonathan Bird: The son of a piano teacher and a preacher, Jonathan Byrd has been playing guitar his whole life. After a stint in the Navy he played in different rock bands but was always searching for music that truly spoke to him. One day he was invited by friends to an old time fiddlers convention in Virginia and it was there that he finally found what he’d been looking for. www.jonathanbyrd.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a li...
2021-03-22
51 min
Zoology Ramblings
Sunda Island Tigers, Albatross, Eagle Owls in Britain, Cumbria Coal mine and Coral Gardening
This week in episode 10 of Zoology Ramblings we talk about an animal of the week each: Robi talks about the Sunda Island Tigers and throws in a bit of epic tiger taxonomy and palaeontology! I talk about the Laysan Albatross following an article about the world's oldest wild bird 'Wisdom' who has just had her 37th chick! For our UK conservation stories, Robi talks about the majestic Eagle Owl in Britain and how a mysterious group of them has 're-appeared' in the UK. I talk about the controversial Coal mine proposal in Cumbria and whether this is a good...
2021-03-17
1h 23
Making A Living Show
Kathleen Monteleone: Making a living as an Actor, Writer & Producer
Kathleen Monteleone: Kathleen Monteleone is an actor, singer, writer and producer. Right out of college she competed for the role of Sandy on NBC’s GREASE: You’re the One That I Want and from there landed lead roles in Legally Blonde and Hands On A Hardbody. She’s since branched out into filmmaking and currently stars in the comedy, American Reject which she also wrote and produced. KathleenMonteleone.com | AmericanReject.movie. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nomina...
2021-03-08
42 min
Making A Living Show
Mark Beltzman: Making a living as an Actor, Writer, Director & Tuba Player
Mark Beltzman: You might know Mark Beltzman from movies like Billy Madison, Home Alone, and The Wedding Singer or from show’s like According To Jim, Brooklyn 99 and Seinfeld. But for me he’ll forever be the man who repeatedly told me to F—K OFF on my own show. For over 40 years he’s been acting, writing, directing, and playing tuba all over the world. Here’s my chat with Mark Beltzman. markbeltzman.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living maki...
2021-03-01
37 min
Making A Living Show
Vasthy Mompoint: Making a living as an Actor, Dancer & Singer
Vasthy Mompoint: Vasthy Mompoint is an actor, dancer and singer based in LA and NY. She’s appeared on screen in Nora from Queens, on stage in SpongBob SquarePants and as a dancer she’s performed with James Corden and Michael Jackson. Not one to be pigeonholed as merely a triple threat, she decided to launch a kid’s show during covid staring her buddies from Broadway. vasthysfriends.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Busine...
2021-02-22
34 min
Making A Living Show
Joon Lee: Making a living as an Artist
Joon Lee: Originally from Seoul, Korea, Joon Lee is an artist based in Vancouver, BC. After battling addiction he immersed himself in his art and emerged a prolific creator who’s exhibited across the globe and been featured in notable art publications like Collage Expo, Juxtapoz, and Creative Boom. www.kdotclee.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Ins...
2021-02-15
33 min
Zoology Ramblings
Hot pink slugs, Alien-like Hirola and The Elephant Ivory Trade
Welcome to episode 9, part 1 of Zoology Ramblings with Emma and Robi! Apologies we haven't released one of these in a while- we have been busy with our other podcast 'The Biome Podcast'. Please feel free to check that one out if you wanted more regular content. This week we talk about neon-pink slugs which live on one mountain-top in Australia and nowhere else in the world. They really are hot pink and awesome but are also threatened by climate change. Robi talks about the Hirola, which is an alien-looking antelope with very large scent glands below its e...
2021-02-13
50 min
Making A Living Show
Chris Ballew: Making a living as a Musician & Artist
Chris Ballew: In 1995, Chris Ballew and his band Presidents Of The United States Of America rocketed to the top of the charts with hits like Lump and Peaches. They toured the world, were parodied by Weird Al and were even nominated for a Grammy. Twenty five years later, Chris received another Grammy nod but this time as a children’s performer named Caspar Babypants. www.babypantsmusic.com | www.chrisballew.org. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Out...
2021-02-08
56 min
Making A Living Show
Karyn Balser: Making a living as a Dot Mandala Designer
Karyn Balser: While walking with her daughter during the one week of the year that Winnipeg-ers refer to as “summer”, Karyn Balser was intrigued by kindness rocks decorated with intricate dotted mandala patterns. She was immediately inspired to start making her own and has since gone on to create custom dot mandala mugs and art under the name, PegDots. www.pegdots.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022.
2021-02-01
30 min
Making A Living Show
David Pasquesi: Making a living as a Actor & Improviser
David Pasquesi: David Pasquesi is an actor and improviser known for hits like Strangers with Candy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep and At Home With Amy Sedaris. He’s an accomplished writer, veteran of IO and Second City, and is considered by the finest improvisers on the planet, to be the finest improviser on the planet. www.davidpasquesi.com Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Go...
2021-01-25
45 min
Making A Living Show
Benny Bing: Making a living as an Artist
Benny Bing: Toronto based, Benny Bing is a self-taught artist of Nigerian descent. With his colourful, large scale portraits Benny emphasizes positive representations of Black women. His work has shown at major art fairs, exhibitions and museums and he has created commissions for the likes of Dave Chappelle, The Weeknd and Milos Raonic. www.bennybing.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify...
2021-01-18
1h 06
Making A Living Show
Naila Janzen: Making a living as a Textile Artist & Designer
Naila Janzen: Naila Janzen is a textile artist and designer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was searching for a creative outlet but needed one she could do while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Having learned to sew at an early age from her grandmother, Naila took up quilting. She has since gone on to create Rox Textiles and exhibits her cushions and bags at markets around the country. www.roxtextileart.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for O...
2021-01-11
33 min
Making A Living Show
Darryl Dinn: Making a living as an Actor
Darryl Dinn: Darryl Dinn is an award-winning actor and comedian based in Toronto. A graduate of Second City, Darryl credits include turns on Schitt’s Creek, Rick Mercer Report and Out With Dad. And he’s shared the screen with heavyweights like Jake Gylenhall, Kids In The Hall’s Scott Thompson and Sesame Street’s Oscar The Grouch. www.darryldinn.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscr...
2021-01-04
45 min
Making A Living Show
Charlotte Ehlers: Making a living as a Beeswax Wraps Maker
Charlotte Ehlers: Charlotte Ehlers was on a quest to reduce the amount of plastic her family was using and their kitchen was the logical place to start. So she created her own beeswax food wraps as an alternative to single use plastic wraps. After gifting her creations to friends and family, word spread and demand increased so she decided to take the leap and make it official. Naming her company after her three kids and her key ingredient, Leabee was born. www.leabee.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as h...
2020-12-14
32 min
Making A Living Show
Shereen Ladha: Making a living as a Dancer & Choreographer
Shereen Ladha: Shereen Ladha is a dancer and choreographer based in Toronto. Her Youtube channel features dance covers and tutorials in Bollywood and Classical Indian styles and boasts over 100,000 subscribers with more than 20 million views. She’s an instructor, an influencer and she even has touring stage show. Oh and as a side hustle, she’s also a successful advertising strategist. www.shereenladha.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podc...
2020-12-07
44 min
Making A Living Show
Samuel Engelking: Making a living as a Photographer
Samuel Engelking: Samuel Engelking is an editorial, commercial, and portrait photographer based in Toronto. He’s that rare breed of shooter who’s love of light, lenses and learning everything he can about photography has taken him all over North America shooting celebrities and notable personalities as the staff photographer at Canada’s premiere alternative weekly, Now Magazine. www.samuelengelking.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subs...
2020-11-30
37 min
Making A Living Show
Caissie Levy: Making a living as an Actor & Singer
Caissie Levy: Caissie Levy is an actor and singer known for her soaring vocals and powerful performances on Broadway and London’s West End. She originated Sheila in Hair, recreated Fantine in Les Miz and most recently originated the iconic role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. The list goes on and on but there’s one role that she was absolutely born to play: my sister. www.caissielevy.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outsta...
2020-11-23
47 min
Zoology Ramblings
Cave Bears and Ethiopian Geladas
In episode 6 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi talks about the enormous cave bear which used to inhabit the UK, which weighed up to 1000kgs and was entirely vegetarian! I talk about the Gelada monkeys of the Ethiopian highlands and how they have been driven to the roof of the world by humans and aggressive ancestors of baboons. Sorry we haven't released an episode for a while, we have been busy with the launch of our new project "Biome". We are collaborating with a production called Grizzly, making exciting video podcasts about wildlife re-introductions to the UK as well a...
2020-11-21
45 min
Making A Living Show
Matthew Dayler: Making a living as an Artist & Professor
Matthew Dayler: Before talking with Matthew Dayler my knowledge of Cincinnati consisted of four letters - WKRP. Turns out it’s is home to a thriving arts scene, a respected arts college and Matthew’s company, Chroma Projects, which makes large scale murals and installations. Cincinnati is also considered the capital of the bean bag tossing game, “Cornhole”, which isn’t relevant but I thought it was pretty funny. www.chroma-projects.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated...
2020-11-16
38 min
Making A Living Show
Emma O’Neill: Making a living as a Voice Actor
Emma O'Neill: Emma O’Neill is a voice actor based in Toronto. She starred in her first commercial at the age of two and continued to hone her craft on stage before making the full time switch to VO. Since then , she’s worked all over the world voicing some of the biggest brands on the planet, and she’s done it all from the comfort of her own home. For more visit www.emmaoneillvo.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a livi...
2020-11-09
50 min
Making A Living Show
Robin Collins: Making a living as an Actor, Director & Other Stuff
Robin Collins: Robin Collins is an actor, director, editor, producer, graphic designer and the list goes on. Escaping the mean streets of Victoria, BC over a decade ago, he was welcomed with open arms into the loving embrace of Los Angeles. He’s since gone on to befriend and work with some of the biggest names in comedy from Kids In The Hall to Saturday Night Live to Mad TV. Plus he’s starred in the Super Bowl of commercials… Super Bowl commercials. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interv...
2020-11-02
50 min
Making A Living Show
Carissa McCaig: Making a living as a Fashion Designer
Carissa McCaig: Carissa McCaig is a fashion designer and the owner of Copious Fashions. Inspired by her love of books, music, film and tv, Carissa is a successful business woman, a prolific creator, a conscientious environmentalist and as it just so happens, the person who made my wife’s absolutely stunning wedding dress. www.copiousfashions.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Yo...
2020-10-19
43 min
Making A Living Show
Charles Papert: Making a living as a Cinematographer
Charles Papert: Charles Papert is an LA based cinematographer who specializes in TV comedy. He started out in commercials before becoming a steadicam operator on shows like ER, and West Wing. Since then you’ve seen his work on hits like The Mindy Project and the classic sketch comedy series, Key & Peele. www.charlespapert.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube...
2020-10-12
47 min
Making A Living Show
OKAN: Making a living as Musicians
Okan: Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne are the Grammy and Juno award nominated leaders of afro-cuban ensemble, OKAN. Partners on stage and off, the cuban born musicians came together after immigrating to Canada and are now set to release their sophomore album, Espiral. www.okanmusica.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support: R...
2020-10-05
45 min
Making A Living Show
Bob Beresh: Making a living as a Commercial Photographer
Bob Beresh: Bob Beresh is a commercial photographer and director based in Colorado Springs and LA. He left a career in post-production to pursue his life-long passion for photography and filmmaking. He’s since gone on to become Chairman of the Sierra Club Camera Committee, Artist in Residence for the US Forest Service, and a member of the International Society for Aviation Photography. www.bentriver.co. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at th...
2020-09-28
32 min
Making A Living Show
Danielle Skentzos: Making a living as a Pottery Maker
Danielle Skentzos: Danielle Skentzos is the owner of Shiralee Pottery in Oro Medonte, Ontario. She makes functional wheel thrown pottery in her home studio on a ten acre farm. She’s inspired by her rural surroundings and the idea that sharing food and drink in pottery helps one appreciate the small simple moments that make life beautiful. www.shiraleepottery.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Sub...
2020-09-21
22 min
Making A Living Show
Paul Bellini: Making a living as a Comedy Writer
Paul Bellini: Comedy writer, Paul Bellini is a 3 time Emmy nominee for his work on Kids In The Hall and a 3 time Gemini winner for his work on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. He’s a prolific film director, a comedy writing teacher and one half of the 80’s gay punk band, Mouth Congress. Suffice it to say, this man knows funny. https://mouthcongress.bandcamp.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canad...
2020-09-14
44 min
Making A Living Show
Julie Neff: Making a living as a Musician
Julie Neff: Julie Neff is a singer/songwriter based in Toronto. After establishing herself as a successful video producer, she found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Instead of making the obvious choice, she took a chance that changed her trajectory. Today, Julie travels the world writing songs, collaborating with other creators and performing her music. julieneff.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe...
2020-09-07
49 min
Making A Living Show
Christian Marcello: Making a living as a Pet Supplies Maker
Christian Marcello: In 2018, Christian Marcello graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. So naturally the first thing he did with his degree, was to start a company that saves homeless pets at risk of being euthanized, by designing and selling handmade pet supplies. And so Team Plover was born. teamplover.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram...
2020-08-24
29 min
Making A Living Show
Marketa Kopal: Making a living as a Linen Designer
Marketa Kopal: Marketa Kopal is the owner of Maison Lenko where she designs linen clothing and homeware. When she was just a toddler, her parents fled communist Czech Republic and settled in Canada. Her love of animals led her to a successful career as a veterinarian but as her life evolved, she decided to create a different kind of legacy. maisonlenko.ca. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022.
2020-08-17
25 min
Making A Living Show
Chuck Allen: Making a living as a Leather & Pottery Maker
Chuck Allen: Chuck Allen is a former US Marine and video producer who left the sleepy town of Washington DC for the bustling metropolis of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Now he’s the owner of Earth and Hide where he makes leather goods and pottery. Normally these are two very different disciplines but Chuck combines them to create his uniquely useful pieces. www.earthandhide.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Aw...
2020-08-10
33 min
Making A Living Show
Laya Barak: Making a living as a Choreographer & Soup Maker
Laya Barak: Laya Barak has been dancing almost as long as she’s been walking. From an early age she trained in jazz, modern, ballet and tap. But it was hip hop that led her to New York opening the doors to prestigious teaching opportunities, choreographing on Broadway and starting her own bone broth company. www.instagram.com/layabarak | www.brothmasters.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022....
2020-08-03
45 min
Making A Living Show
Alexander Burke: Making a living as a Musician
Alexander Burke: Alexander Burke is an award-winning musician, composer and performer. After graduating USC he became the youngest musical director in second city history working with comedians like Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, and Thomas Middleditch. He has gone on to record with the likes of Billy Ray Cyrus and Fiona Apple and his music can be heard in New Girl and Iron Man 3. www.alexanderburke.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at...
2020-07-27
33 min
Making A Living Show
Christianna Ferguson: Making a living as a Felt Maker & Textile Artist
Chistianna Ferguson: Christianna Ferguson is a felt maker whose clothing, accessories and conceptual work showcase her colourful multilayered surface designs. Her passion for felt began while abroad in Australia where she joined a felting guild. And to answer your next question… yes there actually are felting guilds. She’s since gone on to win felt awards, exhibit at felt shows and be featured in international felt publications. www.christiannaferguson.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outst...
2020-07-20
32 min
Making A Living Show
Curtis Nemechek: Making a living as a Home & Garden Decor Designer
Curtis Nemechek: Inspired by the lack of products on the market that met his needs, Curtis Nemechek co-founded Urban Minimalist and set out to create home and garden products that combine utility and style while satisfying his minimalist sensibilities. www.uminimalist.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support: Rate | Donate | Sponsor
2020-07-13
25 min
Making A Living Show
Anu Raina: Making a living as an Artist & Fashion Designer
Anu Raina: Anu Raina is an artist and fashion designer living and working in Oakville, Ontario. Since launching her ready to wear collection in 2010, she’s gone on to win notable awards, hold prestigious residences, receive national press coverage and exhibit internationally. www.anuraina.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support: Rate | Don...
2020-07-06
33 min
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Rouzbeh Heydari: Making a living as a Filmmaker
Rouzbeh Heydari: Rouzbeh Heydari is an award-winning filmmaker based in Toronto. Starting his career in the edit suite, Rouzbeh quickly established himself as a much sought after editor. Determined to direct, Rouzbeh sought the tutelage of notable industry vets including his father, legendary Iranian filmmaker, Jamshid Heydari. Inspired by stories he feels compelled to tell, Rouzbeh has emerged as a unique voice in the Canadian filmmaking landscape. www.instagram.com/rouzbehheydari. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated...
2020-06-29
40 min
Making A Living Show
Monika Giacca: Making a living as a Rubber Stamp Maker
Monika Giacca: Monika Giacca is a toronto based artists and the owner and designer behind Owl Paper Goods. After making her first stamp as a gift for a friend’s wedding, she went on to hone her craft in rubber stamp design specializing in portraiture. www.owlpapergoods.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ...
2020-06-22
26 min
Making A Living Show
Mark Gleberzon: Making a living as an Artist
Mark Gleberzon: Mark Gleberzon is a mixed media artist who has been exhibiting and selling his work throughout Canada, the US and Japan for nearly 25 years. His work has appeared in print and tv including Canadian House and Home, Style Canada and HGTV Canada. www.markgleberzon.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ...
2020-06-15
42 min
Making A Living Show
Karyn Ruiz: Making a living as a Hat Maker
Karyn Ruiz: For 32 years, Karyn Ruiz has been the owner, designer and driving force behind Lilliput Hats. From her atelier in Toronto’s Little Italy, Karyn creates custom hats and headpieces for film, tv, and musicians including those worn by Gord Downie on the Tragically Hip’s Man Machine Poem tour. www.lilliputhats.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Fo...
2020-06-08
33 min
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JJ Whitehead: Making a living as a Comedian
JJ Whitehead: Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, comedian JJ Whitehead got his start doing standup in Scotland and went on to become a veteran of the British comedy circuit. These days he’s living in LA and writing on the Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central. His new album Live Before Lockdown is available now on iTunes | www.jjwhitehead.net. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subsc...
2020-06-01
34 min
Making A Living Show
Katherine Muir-Miller: Making a living as a Landscape Artist
Katherine Muir-Miller: Katherine Muir-Miller describes herself as a Canadian storytelling landscape artist. After an injury ended her professional career, she picked up a brush and dove head first into painting. Passionate about colour and inspired by the Canadian wilderness, she showcases landscapes rarely seen by any but the most adventurous spirits. www.katherinemuirmiller.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube F...
2020-05-25
32 min
Making A Living Show
Ryan Espersen: Making a living as a Lighting Designer
Ryan Espersen: Ryan Espersen is the creator behind Espersen & Son Heritage Company. Inspired by his day job as an archaeologist, Ryan repurposes antique bricks from the mid 17th to early 20th centuries. He breathes new life into them, creating one of a kind lamps and planters imbued with a sense of history. www.esheritagecompany.com. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube
2020-05-18
26 min
Making A Living Show
Heather Brassington: Making a living as a Stationery Maker
Heather Brassington: Heather Brassington is a stationery maker who paints classic watercolour flowers and pairs them with rude and cheeky messages. Her personality, style and sense of humour are infused in every card, sticker and magnet she makes. Passionate about creativity and determined to run her own creative business, she overcame early disappointment to create her company, Naughty Florals. naughtyflorals.com Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. ...
2020-05-11
35 min
Making A Living Show
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Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support: Rate | Donate | Sponsor Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
2020-04-18
00 min
Main Room selection
Robi And Vir - T - Main Room Selection EP 11
Selecting the best EDM music & progressive House May st 2015. In this chapter we present the new private remix "Zeed - Stay the night (Robi and Vir-t rmx) and the new production.The set includes new tracks from Fedde le grand, Borgeus, Arty, Eric prydz and More... !! Includes exclusive bootleg and Mashup by Robi and Vir-t and the main songs Beatport Top 100. Language:Spanish Subscribe to podcast on itunes: itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/main-…id879488118?mt=2 Faceboock: www.facebook.com/robiandvirt Twitter:twitter.com/robiandvirt
2015-05-11
00 min
Main Room selection
Robi And Vir - T - Main Room Selection EP10
Selecting the best EDM music & progressive House April st 2015. In this chapter we present the new remix "Robi and Vir-t Feat. Alicia Madison - Diamonds (Hr. Troels)and the new instrumental "Tumors".The set includes new tracks from Tritonal, Deniz coyu, Eddie thoneick, Laidbackluke and More... !! Includes exclusive bootleg and Mashup by Robi and Vir-t and the main songs Beatport Top 100. Language:Spanish Subscribe to podcast on itunes: itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/main-…id879488118?mt=2 Faceboock: www.facebook.com/robiandvirt Twitter:twitter.com/robiandvirt
2015-04-07
59 min
Main Room selection
Robi And Vir - T - Main Room Selection EP9
Selecting the best EDM music & progressive House February st 2015. In this chapter we present the new remix "Robi and Vir-t Feat. Alicia Madison - Diamonds (John Snow Remix).The set includes new tracks from Donkey Fallen, Tommy trash, Eric prydz, Dub Vision and More... !! Includes exclusive bootleg and Mashup by Robi and Vir-t and the main songs Beatport Top 100. Language:Spanish Subscribe to podcast on itunes: itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/main-…id879488118?mt=2 Faceboock: www.facebook.com/robiandvirt Twitter:twitter.com/robiandvirt TRACK LIST: 0:00 – 2:20 INTRO 2:20 Digitalism - Second Chance (Capa Remix) 4:00 Tim Mason - Rapture (Original Mix) 5:50 WasteLand & Skyden - In...
2015-02-27
58 min