Shows
Artist Date with Nicole Romanoff: Conversations on Creativity, Courage, and PhotographyJonathan Zoeteman: What It Really Takes to Create for the Long HaulAs we wrap Season 1 of Artist Date, we’re closing out with a deeply grounding and thoughtful conversation with Calgary-based photographer, writer, and creative entrepreneur Jonathan Zoeteman. A Canon ambassador and co-founder of the creative community Socality and House A31, Jonathan shares insights on burnout, creative flow, and why the long game matters more than ever in our fast-paced world.
In this episode, Nicole and Jonathan dive into how staying connected to curiosity, rest, and rhythm can help us avoid burnout and build more meaningful creative lives. From his first photo of a future NHL goalie to ho...
2025-11-0756 min
The Gathering PodcastCreators, Community & the Future of Connection with Chloë ChapdelaineJoin Owen Reader, CMO of The Gathering, for a heartfelt and forward-thinking conversation with creator and community-builder Chloë Chapdelaine. With over 600,000 followers across social platforms and a leadership role at Socality, Chloë shares how creators are rewriting the rules of media, storytelling, and community—and why The Gathering is partnering with 250+ creators this year to spark bold collaborations.This episode explores:Why community, not content, is the real driver of influence todayThe rise of creator-led storytelling and what brands can learn from itHow Socality is building meaningful offline relationships in a...
2025-07-141h 00
The Photographer's Problem: A Narrative PodcastCreative Entrepreneurship With Jonathan ZoetemanJonathan Zoeteman is a Canadian lifestyle, portrait, and travel photographer who shares his passion for supporting other creators through the Socality creative community and as a Canon Ambassador. He chats with Kyle about the creative process and the importance of community, authenticity, and continual growth.
About Jonathan:
Jonathan Zoeteman is a Canadian (Calgary, Alberta based) lifestyle, portrait, and travel photographer drawing inspiration from film, narrative, and creative expression. His work focuses on emphasizing and capturing feeling, emotion, and story, while exploring the relationships between individuals and the world around them. His subjects...
2023-12-2145 min
Pair of Dinks73 Chasing Creativity Through Games and Camera LensesEver wondered how personal experiences can drastically change perspectives on life? This episode takes you on a journey from battling cancer, focusing on personal empowerment and growth, to spending an enjoyable time on the gaming console. We also share our experiences on the art of gaming, from playing the latest Zelda game to cooking with SpongeBob. Join us as we reminisce about childhood nostalgia and board games, and how these simple activities cement relationships and foster communication.
Have you ever thought about the importance of solitude, and what it does to your mind? As we explore this aspect, we...
2023-12-081h 20
The Sawyer Hannay Show#0001 - Scott Bakken | The Sawyer Hannay ShowScott Bakken is an entrepreneur, photographer, and brand consultant with a focus on community engagement and social media marketing. He's the creative mind behind Socality Inc., a community-based organization in Calgary, Canada, that aims to connect people both locally and globally.
He joins The Sawyer Hannay Show to talk about being an influencer, his community Socality, and all things creative. Enjoy!
Follow Scott here: https://www.instagram.com/scottcbakken/
Check out Socality: https://www.socality.org/
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2023-11-081h 00
The Socality Show0026 - Bryan and Ali Castillo on Content Strategy, Adaptability, & Industry TrendsEpisode 0026 - In this episode: Creative entrepreneurs, YouTubers, and digital creators Bryan and Ali Castillo join the show to talk about everything from how they navigate creativity as a couple and as individuals, adapting and evolving your content and creative strategy over time, the trends and challenges they see with the major content platforms, and plenty of advice for those looking to build a long-term career in the creative industry. About Bryan & Ali Castillo:Ali and Bryan are digital content creators who get to do what they love for a living, to...
2023-07-121h 05
The Socality Show0025 - John Gasienica on Retraining Your Brain & Why Your Pain Might be From AnxietyEpisode 0025 - In this episode: We dig into science and psychology a bit with John Gasienica, a therapist with the Pain Psychology Center who joins the show for an eye-opening conversation about retraining your brain, how the majority of the chronic pain we experience is derived from neuroplastic pain (explained in this episode) and the role anxiety plays. Scott shares more of his own personal experience with anxiety manifesting as physical pain and we hope the insights you draw from this episode can help you or those in your community and network be better equipped to recognize a...
2023-06-2844 min
The Socality Show0024 - Nicole Ashley on Finding Creative Balance and Positioning for SuccessEpisode 0024 - In this episode: International wedding and portrait photographer and educator Nicole Ashley joins the show to talk about everything from positioning yourself to land the clients you want, finding balance between life and work as a creative person, stepping into your renaissance season, the power of play and creating for yourself, and a wide range of topics we hope encourage you in your own creative journey. About Nicole Ashley:Nicole Ashley is an international portrait and wedding photographer based out of Alberta, Canada. Her influence has branched out far be...
2023-06-2146 min
The Socality Show0023 - Brian Pruett on Building Your 1% Better Everyday MindsetEpisode 0023 - In this episode: Health and wellness coach, digital creator, and new dad Brian Pruett joins the show to talk about everything from creating foundational daily rhythms, building a 1% better daily mindset, the integration of health and wellness into supporting your overall wellbeing and creativity, reframing your negative self-identities, and a wide range of important topics empowering you to be the best version of yourself. About Brian Pruett:Brian an everyday health and wellness coach, digital content creator, and the founder of BFIT. He is a former Division 1 baseball player tu...
2023-06-141h 05
The Socality Show0022 - Resolving Conflict in Community with Scott Bakken, Caedance, Levi Washington, & Jay McDonaldEpisode 0022 - In this episode: The best and worst parts of life usually involve other people. We get into an open conversation around what it looks like practically to tackle conflict head on in the relationships closest to us, how that leads to inclusive community building, and what it takes to work through the hard things we will inevitably encounter when dealing with other people - whether that's in our creative pursuits or in our closest relationships. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help i...
2023-05-3134 min
The Socality Show0021 - Jasmine Lorimer on the Bachelorette, Diversifying Revenue, and Creating for YourselfEpisode 0021 - In this episode: Creator and entrepreneur Jasmine Lorimer joins the the show to talk about her experience as Canada's first (and only) Bachelorette, her journey into becoming a full-time content creator, and the ways she's diversifying and building out her business as an entrepreneur at the same time. We get into the behind the scenes on her Bachelorette experience, how she's engaging with different social platforms, diversifying revenue, working with brands, managing expectations and identity when it comes to social media, creating for yourself, and more.About Jasmine Lorimer:Ja...
2023-05-1955 min
The Socality Show0020 - On Friendship with Scott Bakken, Jonathan Zoeteman, and Levi SwitzerEpisode 0020 - In this episode: We're talking about friendship and the various dynamics we all have to manage as we navigate relating with each other, different levels of friendship, communication styles, and how we can all be more intentional in the way we relate with each other as individuals and in community. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the importance of taking care of your health whether it be mental, physical, social, or even financial. We are proud to provide o...
2023-05-1250 min
The Socality Show0019 - Anthony Gugliotta on Multi-Platform Growth and Creating Long-term ValueEpisode 0019 - In this episode: Photographer, videographer, and content creator Anthony Gugliotta joins the show to talk about how he's strategically grown his personal brand across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube over the last year along with building a successful business supporting other creators in improving their own creative and storytelling skills. We get into originality, finding your unique competitive advantage, short form content tactics, creating long-term and evergreen value with your content, and much more. About Anthony Gugliotta:Anthony is a Toronto-based content creator and educator with over a decade of ph...
2023-05-0357 min
The Socality Show0018 - Managing & Overcoming Anxiety (Part II of II) with Scott Bakken, Levi Washington, Rheanna Lauren, & Jay McDonaldEpisode 0018 - In this episode: The second half of a two-part conversation around managing and overcoming anxiety and the many challenges we face as creatives in navigating our past, the role of therapy, thriving through ADHD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive and other diagnoses, and more. We're grateful for the honesty and vulnerability of all the guests for these and hope that their stories can encourage you wherever you're at in your personal and creative journey.This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the...
2023-03-3034 min
The Socality Show0017 - Managing & Overcoming Anxiety (Part I of II) with Scott Bakken, Levi Washington, Rheanna Lauren, & Jay McDonaldEpisode 0017 - In this episode: The first half of a two-part conversation around managing and overcoming anxiety and the many challenges we face as creatives in navigating our past, the role of therapy, thriving through ADHD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive and other diagnoses, and more. We're grateful for the honesty and vulnerability of all the guests for these and hope that their stories can encourage you wherever you're at in your personal and creative journey.This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the...
2023-03-3033 min
The Socality Show0016 - On Creative Burnout with Scott Bakken, Jonathan Zoeteman, Jill Tranquilla, and Levi SwitzerEpisode 0016 - In this episode: We get personal with our own struggles with burnout both personally and creatively and unpack some of the symptoms, tools, and ways we're all learning to better manage our time, build healthy rhythms, and look at how to design and build a life that avoids hitting burnout in the first place. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the importance of taking care of your health whether it be mental, physical, social, or even financial. We a...
2023-03-0854 min
The Socality Show0015 - Productivity & Purpose with Scott Bakken, Jonathan Zoeteman, Jill Tranquilla, and Levi SwitzerEpisode 0015 - In this episode: We're talking about productivity and intentionality for creators and freelancers and the things that hold us back from moving forward in our lives and careers. We get into the myth of the 40 hour work week, building better systems, balancing creativity and work, practical tools that have worked for us, and more. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the importance of taking care of your health whether it be mental, physical, social, or even financial. We a...
2023-02-2353 min
The Socality Show0014 - Garrett King & Irene Rudnyk on Social Media & Mental HealthEpisode 0014 - In this episode: Garrett King and Irene Rudnyk join the show to dig into the important subject of social media, its impact on our mental health, rediscovering what's important, getting clear on your values, dealing with criticism, and coming through the difficult seasons with clarity on what matters most. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Alberta Blue Cross and was created to help inspire discussions around the importance of taking care of your health whether it be mental, physical, social, or even financial. We are proud to provide our So...
2023-02-0746 min
The Socality Show0013 - Joey Speers on Problem Solving for Brands and Getting PaidEpisode 0013 - In this episode: Creative brand strategist and creator business coach Joey Speers joins the show to talk about a wide range of subjects including how you can build a six-figure creative business by solving problems, creating dream outcomes for your clients, crafting better offers, and much more. The pricing calculator Joey mentions in this episode can be found here: https://www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculatorAbout Joey Speers:Joey Speers is aiming to build a world where more people succeed at doing what they love. After building a 6 fi...
2023-01-311h 06
The Socality Show0012 - Sam Newton on Going All In and Going Full TimeEpisode 0012 - In this episode: Filmmaker and YouTuber Sam Newton joins the show to talk about a wide range of subjects including his approach to originality, being different, merging your passions into a unique creative offering, monetizing your creativity, how he launched his career in travel filmmaking and YouTube, and much more. About Sam Newton:Sam Newton is a US-based travel filmmaker and Canon Ambassador who has built a career off of creating travel films on YouTube. Known for his funny antics like wearing turtlenecks and calling out the cliches of th...
2023-01-1050 min
The Socality Show0011 - Tom Noske on Building an Audience and Creating Content Around the Things You LoveEpisode 0011 - In this episode: Tom Noske, a creative entrepreneur, content creator, and ultra-endurance triathlete joins the show from Australia to talk about a wide range of subjects including building an audience and personal brand around the things you love, stepping into your authentic self through your creative work, and his advice and strategies for building out your own creative content pillars, handling criticism and much more. About Tom Noske:Tom Noske is a creative entrepreneur and ultra-endurance triathlete living in Australia, sharing his experience and journey in the pursuit of a...
2022-12-201h 12
The Socality Show0010 - The Socality Story with Scott Bakken, Jonathan Zoeteman, and Levi SwitzerEpisode 0010 - In this episode: We do a bit of switch-up for this episode as our friend Levi Switzer sits down with Socality founder Scott Bakken and Jonathan Zoeteman to hear more of Scott's story, the origins of Socality, and some of the lessons learned along the way. Hosts & Guests:Scott Bakken: Scott is the founder of Socality, a commercial photographer, ambassador for Canon Canada, and host of The Socality Show. Scott lives in Calgary, Canada with his wife Jessica and two kids.Jonathan Zoeteman: Jonathan is the operations director at So...
2022-12-091h 14
The Socality Show009 - Why should creators be on VERO? With VERO Founder Ayman Hariri & Tom HodgsonEpisode 009 - In this episode: Scott sits down with VERO founder Ayman Hariri and VERO Head of Community Tom Hodgson to get the inside scoop straight from the source on what's happening with VERO, what they're building, and why it just might be one of the viable alternatives to Instagram that creatives have been looking for. We left inspired by what they're building and think you will too. About VERO:Vero is a social media app with an ad-free, algorithm-free, and no data-mining policy. You can learn more about the app at https://vero...
2022-09-1749 min
GOOSETALKSOUR FIRST BRAND DEAL! | GOOSETALKS EPISODE 12Sargis and Aramayis hang out at the Socality House in Calgary and present their first brand deal with Manscaped while discussing an array of topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0831 min
The Socality Show008 - Dan Carter on Impactful Storytelling and Using Art to Create Change Series 1, Episode 8 - In this episode: Dan Carter, photographer and founder of Common Culture shares the inspiring story of living in South Africa, and using his photography as a motivator to cultivate both storytelling and change. Dan touches on a variety of topics like his creative process, the power that storytelling holds in art, and how to creating meaningful and authentic mindsets that cultivate helping others. We left incredibly inspired from this conversation and believe you will too!This episode was recorded on June 9, 2021 with a live virtual audience. The full video episode can be se...
2021-06-1447 min
The Socality Show007 - Mike & Mitzi Payne on Creative Leadership, Some Good News, & Creating Meaningful WorkSeries 1, Episode 7 - In this episode: Mike & Mitzi Payne of Arcade Studios and the Waves Social Podcast talk about scaling and growing a creative business, behind the scenes stories of the making of "Some Good News" with John Krasinski, lessons in building and leading a team, and plenty of inspiring stories from their work thus far. This episode was recorded on May 12, 2021 with a live virtual audience.About Mike & Mitzi Payne: Partners in business, and in life, Mike and Mitzi Payne are entrepreneurs, parents, and creators who have spent their combined twenty-year ma...
2021-05-1958 min
The Socality Show006 - Daniel Flynn on Changing the World & Bringing Audacious Ideas to LifeSeries 1, Episode 6 - In this episode: Daniel Flynn, co-founder and managing director of THANKYOU shares the inspiring story of how the Australia-based disruptive consumer products social enterprise THANKYOU was born, and the lessons they've learned along the way as they prepare to take their vision to the world. Daniel touches on everything from leadership, the routines that keep him grounded, and what it takes to bring audacious world-changing ideas into reality. We left so inspired from this conversation and believe you will too! This episode was recorded on April 14, 2021 with a live virtual audience. The fu...
2021-04-2057 min
Big Things PodcastS03 E11: Building Your Social Platform, From Vision to Reality with Scott Bakken, Founder of SocalityA collective approach to connectedness might seem a bit obvious, but today’s guest has blazed a trail that embraces new forms of digital interaction to create deeper levels of community. Scott Bakken is passionate about creating spaces where people can connect and build authentic relationships. He is the Founder and Creative Director of Socality, a creative community designed to connect and inspire cultural contributors to use social media for community impact. He has helped brands and organizations with the development of their social platforms, providing consulting services to those who are interested in growing their social presence, and he...
2021-04-141h 01
The Socality Show005 - Chris Hau & Lizzie Peirce on Creativity, Measuring Success, and Avoiding Creative BurnoutSeries 1, Episode 5 - In this episode we are joined by creators, YouTubers, and filmmakers Chris Hau and Lizzie Peirce for our fifth episode of The Socality Show with hosts Scott Bakken and Zack Melhus. Some of the topics we cover include:Getting started with freelancing, YouTube, and creativity as a careerIs social media killing your creativity? Measuring success outside of numbersManaging and avoiding creative burnout Coming up with good ideas for content and videosAdvice for couples working together& moreThis episode was recorded on March 24, 2021 with a live virtual audience. The full video episode can be...
2021-03-291h 10
The Socality Show004 - Kohl Crecelius on Creating Ethical Change in the Fashion IndustrySeries 1, Episode 4 - In this episode we are joined by Kohl Crecelius, co-founder and CEO of two social impact apparel brands - Known Supply and Krochet Kids intl. for our fourth episode of The Socality Show with hosts Scott Bakken and Zack Melhus. Some of the topics we cover include:Changing our perspective and approach around the idea of "impact"Making ethical buying decisions a part of your daily lifeScaling and growing a businessUnderstanding what's wrong with the fashion industry currently Bringing a dream into reality Unrealistic expectations when starting a business or organizationFinding the balance bet...
2021-03-151h 13
The Socality Show003 - Gareth Pon & Maurice Li on the Future of Social Media and the Creative IndustrySeries 1, Episode 3 - In this episode we are joined by Gareth Pon from Havas Creative and Maurice Li from Stay & Wander for a wide ranging conversation covering subjects including: "is Instagram dead?", the future of social media and the creative industry, developing your creative voice and setting trends, secrets for networking with brands and agencies and much much more!This episode was recorded on February 24, 2021 with a live virtual audience. ABOUT MAURICE LI:Maurice Li is a photographer, as well as co-founder & director of renowned content agency Stay & Wander...
2021-03-011h 01
The Socality Show002 - Morgan Harper Nichols on Creative Daily Practice, Finding Your Creative Voice, & Growing Your Creative BusinessSeries 1, Episode 2 - In this episode we are joined by artist, poet, and musician Morgan Harper Nichols for the second episode of The Socality Show with hosts Scott Bakken and Zack Melhus. Some of the topics we cover include:Finding your creative voiceMotherhood and growing upBuilding creative daily practicesCreating with intentionSocial media practicesBuilding and growing your creative businessMorgan reads from her new book "How Far You Have Come"Her new songwriting daily practiceAnd much, much moreThis episode was recorded on February 10, 2021 with a live virtual audience. About Morgan Harper Nichols:
2021-02-121h 09
The Socality Show001 - Jessica Kobeissi on Creative Confidence, Starting on YouTube, & Finding Your StyleSeries 1, Episode 1 - In this episode we are joined by photographer and YouTuber Jessica Kobeissi for our very first episode of The Socality Show with hosts Scott Bakken and Zack Melhus. Some of the topics we cover include:Building confidence as a creatorJessica talks advice for getting started on YouTubeFinding your niche, theme, and creative style How to improve your work and overcoming comparisonBehind the scenes stories of Jessica's shoots (The Pink Dress!)Her new series - Low Res w/ JessBlind Reaction videos - ANTMHer favorite travel and food experiences (AND best pizza toppings)This ep...
2021-02-0152 min
Creativ Rise Podcast17. People Are The Key To Success with Scott Bakken and Zack MelhusPeople are your KEY to success. We all know it but easier said than done. This episode, we sit down with our good friends Zack Melhus and Scott Bakken to debunk relationship myths and add in some tips on "doing people well".You can listen to the Socality Podcast here - https://www.socality.org/thesocalityshow You can find Zack here - https://www.instagram.com/zmelhus/ You can find Zack here - https://www.instagram.com/scottcbakken/the CREATIV RISE MASTERMIND opens for enrollment on February 8th! TEXT "mastermind" to 916-587-6417...
2021-01-2053 min
The Up and Comers Show84: Paul Tellefsen: Finding Creative Flow By Letting Go; Cultivating Connections Through DisconnectionPaul Tellefsen is a connector, cultural architect and story-listener. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, but currently resides in San Diego, California. Known digitally as technopaul, Paul grew up in the arts with his first passion being music. Now with his degree in emerging media and communication, he has been in the creative industry full time for 7 years working in various positions and projects like Instagram Is, a documentary, Socality, a creative community, and Able Creative House, a creative agency. His mission is to create a culture of healthy and meaningful connection. He d...
2019-02-132h 07
Tough Times PodcastE04 | Social Media Is ToughRob kicks off this episode with a funny situation he just witnessed consisting of a kid on a "hoverboard". Nate gets a little too transparent with last names and cross streets, earning him the nickname "Loose Lips Nate" which Dave insists on calling him for the rest of the episode. Rob shares his love of people-watching as it applied to his weekend and Dave grieves over fish tank trama.For the social media segment, we remember the good ol' days of MySpace (where is MySpace Tom today?) and Dave shares a traumatic experience from his first day...
2016-06-2400 min
I Brew My Own CoffeeEpisode 29 - Sharing CoffeeCoffee is meant to be shared ... that's why we're talking about a few of our favorite options for sharing coffee. Whether you're splitting a bag of coffee with a friend, swapping coffee with someone across the world, or even sending coffee to friends and loved ones as gifts, we've got some helpful advice and suggestions for you!
What We're Drinking
Brian Beyke: Colombia Fondo Paez from Kickapoo Coffee on the GINO Dripper
Bryan Schiele: Panama La Esmerelda Mario Carnaval from George Howell on the Chemex
Shownotes
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2015-12-0300 min
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE: Nature + Pop Culture News with Jessica MurnaneEpisode 44: Clip Art, Freelancing, And The Tricky Art Of Instagram With Paul OctaviousI sat down (literally, sat on the ground) with Paul Octavious for this week's podcast. He hosted my farewell-to-Chicago For Reals Meals (coming later this week!), and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview one of my most favorite photographers and creatives out there. Paul and I discuss how leaving school to care for his grandfather ignited his passion for photography, how getting fired from his first job didn't turn out so bad, the incredible physical transformation he's made over the last year, why he's got a love/hate relationship with Instagram, and his advice on creatin...
2015-10-1244 min