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The Sacred GiggleTSG #26: Theo Zgraggen on Living Your Art, Healing Through Art and Making Art Your GiftTheo Zgraggen is an artist and coach who looks at all of life as a work of art. I found his profile randomly on Instagram a little while back, and was immediately captivated by his message and conscious approach towards creativity. We share very similar worldviews as artists and humans - Theo feels like a long lost brother who is on the same mission as me: to help as many people as possible find their authentic voice and feel safe to share it with the world.What I admire most about Theo is the palpable way he em...2022-10-0152 min
LIVE YOUR ARTAmber Elle: Pleasure is Art.Are art and pleasure inherently fused? In this spicy conversation, Amber and Theo dive right into the parallels between sensuality and art, while shining light on the surprisingly simple ways we can finally get out of our own way and follow our creative yearnings unapologetically. Pre-Save "Pleasure" by Amber Elle: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/amberelle/pleasureConnect with Amber Elle:https://instagram.com/amberellemusicConnect with Theo Zgraggen:https://instagram.com/theozgraggenhttps://theo-zgraggen.comFollow us on...2022-07-2242 minLIVE YOUR ARTDax Brulé: From Beating Cancer to Blowing up on YouTubeOftentimes, what appears to be "overnight" success actually took years to occur. Dax Brulé's growth to over 200,000+ YouTube subscribers and 225,000+ Tik Tok followers in one year is a perfect example of that.In this week's episode, Theo chatted with Dax Brulé, the creator of PokéDaxi, a YouTube channel that provides quick PokémonGo tips to help people with their journey to catch 'em all.This conversation is a look at the five years of behind-the-scenes work that went into his eventual exponential growth: from a series of failed businesses, to extreme creat...2022-03-111h 01LIVE YOUR ARTNicola: Be Willing to Look Like a Fool.Is your fear of being "cringe" holding you back from doing the things you love?In this episode, Theo chatted with Nicola, a Toronto-based singer/songwriter to chat about her journey to releasing her first single. They dive into her process of rediscovering her creative self-worth and breaking free from her perfectionism, as well as how this has transformed her life outside of music.This is a powerful episode especially for those of us who have a creative yearning that we’ve been pushing aside for years.Stream Nicola's Deb...2022-02-2550 minLIVE YOUR ARTEl Niño: Expressing, Connecting and Healing the Inner ChildIn this week's episode, Theo chatted with El Niño, a Canadian-Columbian hip hop artist and content creator, whose powerful Tik Tok content exploring psychology, spirituality and personal growth has touched lives of over 200,000 followers.In this insightful episode, the two creative collaborators chat about what authenticity truly means, and the real key to breaking out of your own shell if you feel trapped in your ability to express yourself. This conversation also sheds light on the importance of openhearted and openminded dialogue when it comes to public discourse and free speech, as well as ho...2022-02-111h 11LIVE YOUR ARTOdeta Kasa: Finding Your Light, Through Your DarknessWhen trying to inspire and help others, many of us feel the need to express an idealized version of ourselves in order to be worthy of being listened to. But what if leading with our imperfections and dark sides could be our superpower?As a Holistic Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator, and writer Odeta Kasa is a powerful leader, who helps women heal their relationships with food, their bodies and themselves. She also happens to be Theo's soulmate + partner in creation 2022-01-2750 minLIVE YOUR ARTEmma Orhun: Creativity and Other Drugs...Can ingesting illicit substances actually be beneficial for our creative, personal and spiritual growth?On 4/20, Theo sat down with Emma Orhun, Visual Artist, Software Developer and psychedelic advocate to chat about the influence of drugs on their journey as artists. In this wacky-a$$ episode, they share wholesome stories of drug-induced epiphanies, the impact that substances have on creativity, and the power of art-making to help us make sense of our experience on the planet. DISCLAIMER:We do not condone the use of illegal substances, this episode is for...2021-04-291h 00LIVE YOUR ARTJoe Barzyk: Playing Music Will Change Your Life.Joe Barzyk is an accountant by day, musician/drummer by night. Although an accountant would likely be the last person you would expect to be an artist, this dude lives his art like a pro.This casual, philosophical, big picture conversation is a look at the power that playing music holds to help us move and groove through life with more electricity, dynamism, passion and colour.Sit back, relax and vibe out with Joe and Theo as they talk about jamming, improvisation, overcoming perfectionism, authentic expression and what it means to live like a cloud. 2021-04-2246 minLIVE YOUR ARTClare Thiessen: The Power of WordsClare Thiessen is a writer, poet, and founder of BrokePress, a small book publishing press located in Vernon, BC.Brokepress produces chapbooks and poetry zines, by both emerging and established Canadian writers Using a mix of modern and traditional bookmaking processes.Broke press is currently operated solely by Clare, who acts as an editor, designer, and book maker. She’s also in the process of writing a series of poems called “TIGER POEMS” which explores themes of trauma, consumption and abuse. In this conversation, we dive into the power of words to infl...2021-04-1436 minLIVE YOUR ARTMadison Leonardo: Speaking Your Truth.Madison Leonardo is a student, mental health advocate, blogger, handmade jewellery creator, and dancer. She is the creator of Speaking Truth Company, a blog focused on helping people find comfort in talking about the uncomfortable things in life. On the platform, she shares about stigmatized topics such as her journey with anxiety, OCD and an Eating Disorder.This powerful episode touches on many uncomfortable realities in our world, such as mens’ mental health, mental health medication, the education system, and arts institutions.Later on in this episode, she courageously shares her exp...2021-04-0758 minLIVE YOUR ARTBrian Tong: If They Can Do It, Why Can't You?This week's episode is a dive into the business of creativity.For our 9th episode, Theo chatted with Brian Tong, founder & chief creative director of Studio79e (a social media marketing agency), video creator, photographer, dancer and choreographer.Throughout this high-energy episode, these two digital creators share stories of the times they were starving artists, crazy synchronicities that shaped them as artists and brutally honest advice around the cutthroat nature of business as a creative. Check out Brian Tong & Studio79e:https://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodbtong/https://www.st...2021-03-3144 minLIVE YOUR ARTDavid Giller: Finding Freedom to Be Yourself.Your Life is Your Canvas. Embrace the creative process.For our 8th episode, Theo chatted with David Giller, a Toronto-based dancer and choreographer to reminisce about what they have learned as creative collaborators. Throughout this trip down memory lane, these two artists uncover the keys to finding the freedom to express ourselves authentically, the difference between being an art student and a creator, and the importance of seeing your entire life as your canvas. Check out David Giller:https://www.instagram.com/davidgiller/Projects discussed in thi...2021-03-2433 minLIVE YOUR ARTAmanda Rassam: Spiritual Ascension Through Creative ExpressionLooking for a pragmatic way to explore your spirituality? Make some damn art! For our 7th episode, Theo chatted with Amanda Rassam, a sacred sexuality and spiritual ascension coach, to explore how creativity can assist in our spiritual and personal growth.Throughout this MINDBLOWING episode, these two creative hippies share stories around their spiritual awakenings, and discuss the power of art in unlocking our personal liberation, the importance of seeing oneself as a creator, and all kinds of spiritual goodness that will surely blow your mind! Check out Amanda Rassam:...2021-03-171h 00LIVE YOUR ARTSarah Giffin: Reaching 95k+ Tik Tok Followers Selling JewelryYou deserve GENUINE support for your art. Settle for nothing less.For our 5th episode, Theo chatted with Sarah Giffin a Toronto-based entrepreneur, artist, jewelry creator and founder of ViV Jewelry to discover how she used Tik Tok and Instagram to grow her business. ViV Jewelry now has over 12k followers on Instagram and 95k followers on Tik Tok, and her e-commerce business is BOOMING.Throughout this goofy episode, these two creatives discuss her journey from dropping out of art school to her unexpected success, the importance of authenticity in selling your art online, building...2021-03-1043 minLIVE YOUR ARTRoberto Martinez: Self-Love! Self-Expression! SEX!Want to make better art, have better sex and expand your influence? Start with self-love.For our 5th episode, Theo chatted with Roberto Martinez, aka "The Conscious Coach," a relationship coach and men's mentor to uncover the keys to standing in our power and expressing ourselves unapologetically and authentically. Throughout this UNCHAINED episode, these two creatives discuss the infinite power of self-expression, practical tips to develop our relationships with ourselves, ways to integrate the feminine and masculine energies within us, the keys to DIVINE LOVE MAKIN', and how showing up vulnerably is vital to our...2021-02-2450 minLIVE YOUR ARTAmelya N.S.H: You are Essential.The world NEEDS to hear your story!For our fourth episode, Theo chatted with Amelya N.S.H. , a Montreal-based audio-visual specialist, producer, filmmaker, and artist to chat about her Netflix sponsored film ‘Sense of Space’ which will be premiered at the Toronto Black Film Festival this month. Amelya is a recent graduate of McGill University's music program, and while attending school, she founded of Apt 6, a spaced where musicians, film-makers, and artists of every medium came together to create an experience of culture and feeling through art. In this space she ran a recurring concer...2021-02-1758 minLIVE YOUR ARTSeanna Bailey: YOU ARE EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BE.Everything happens for a reason.For our third episode, Theo chatted with Seanna Bailey, a Toronto-based dancer, choreographer and clothing designer to chat about her journey from dropping out of a University dance program to charting her own path as an artist and creative. Since dropping out of University in 2019, she has manifested teaching dance classes at her dream studio, creating choreography for local music videos and founding a custom clothing business called METAMORPHOSIS.In this spiritually-elevated episode, they talk about the importance of routines + rituals to stay sane as artists, the stigmas a...2021-02-1041 minLIVE YOUR ARTEmma Orhun: Make! Weird! Sh*t!BEING A WEIRDO IS F**KING AWESOME. On our second episode, Theo sat down with the vibrant Emma Orhun, a graphic designer, visual artist and computer scientist to chat about the power of making sh*tty art as a form of spiritual and personal growth.In this wacky-a$$ episode, they chat about creating art as a means to finding self-love, discover the meaning of our existence, and connect with the world around us.They also touch upon the power of QUANTITY over QUALITY, the importance of art in everyday life and using the...2021-02-0433 minLIVE YOUR ARTJosh Parlee: Breaking 6-Figures Making Videos at 22-Years OldOn our first ever full-length episode, Theo sat down with Josh Parlee, founder of Defiant Astronaut Media to chat about how in the f**k he managed to break 6-figures by making videos despite the global pandemic. In this episode, they chat about perfectionism, pricing creative work, manifestation and share stories of wild moments along the path to living an abundant creative life. Check out Josh & Defiant Astronaut Media:https://www.defiantastronaut.comhttps://www.instagram.com/defiantastronaut/https://www.instagram.com/josh.parlee/Resources mentioned in...2021-01-2839 min
The Render and Repeat PodcastEp. 24 - Theo Zgraggen: Blending Videography and Art for Self-ExpressionThis week we're joined by an idea-machine. Theo Zgraggen is a Toronto-based videographer, and multimedia artist. We kick off this episode by talking about the power of Instagram, and how Theo has used the platform to build his freelance business, connect with like minded creatives and find his community. We dive into the 30-day detox he took from the platform, and the struggles we all face wrestling with our attachment to technology. This episode is an open and honest look into the internal battle every creator faces to make work that feels authentic to them, while supporting their lifestyle...2021-01-1559 minLIVE YOUR ARTWelcome to the "LIVE YOUR ART" Podcast!WOOHOOOOOOO!! Welcome to the first ever episode of LIVE YOUR ART, a show to help you unchain your inner artist. In this episode, host Theo Zgraggen quickly dives into what this show's all about and why he's creating it.To check out Theo's artwork, check out his Instagram @theozgraggen2021-01-1006 min
(Art)versations - Hosted by Bri Clarke2. Jake Myles & Theo ZgraggenJake Myles and Theo Zgraggen make up the company FUTUREYOUTH, whose motto strives to help others live the best life possible. We talk about social media as an art and where they are headed next.
Instagram: @fxtureyouth
Website: https://thefutureyouth.com/
Original airdate: December 7, 20182019-11-1932 min