In this episode, the final episode of season one of Magical Humans, I talked to Drea Johnson and Alyssarhaye Graciano. This episode was a special presentation taped live as a part of Portland Textile Month at Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Hana Nobel: Writer Part 2

Nov 19th, 2019 33m 5s

Hana Nobel is a writer, storyteller, and adventure seeker about her career. Hana is a freelance writer who writes her own pieces as well as writing copy, blogs, newsletters, and more for other brands. In 2015, her article about eating at the wo

Hana Nobel: Writer Part 1

Nov 15th, 2019 33m 59s

Rachel Burke: Artist & Designer Part 2

Oct 23rd, 2019 40m 55s

Rachel Burke is an Australian artist, designer, and mom. Rachel has a huge Instagram following, where she posts photos of her amazingly colorful, joyful creations: jackets and dresses made of sparkly rainbow tinsel, floral headdresses, wild jew

Rachel Burke: Artist & Designer Part 1

Oct 10th, 2019 43m 36s

Corissa Saint Laurent: Speaker, Trainer, Entrepreneur Part 2

Jul 9th, 2019 43m 17s

Corissa Saint Laurent is a powerhouse of business and marketing. As a speaker and trainer, Corissa helps female entrepreneurs transform their lives and their businesses. Her new project called Hear Me Roar is helping women find their voice and

Corissa Saint Laurent: Speaker, Trainer, Entrepreneur Part 1

Jul 2nd, 2019 43m 58s

Patty Delgado: CEO & Designer

Jun 19th, 2019 52m 40s

Patty Delgado is the CEO and designer behind Hija de tu Madre, a brand that celebrates being Latinx. After the 2016 election, Patty wanted to take a statement and create a wearable statement about her identity, so she sewed a sequined Virgen de

Karen Pride: Chef & Wellness Entrepreneur

Jun 5th, 2019 1h 14m

Karen Pride is a chef and wellness entrepreneur. Karen started her career off by opening a restaurant in Portland, which is no easy task. One restaurant quickly became three and was followed by a yoga studio called Yoga Pearl. Karen still owns

Paloma Medina: Trainer, Coach, and Entrepreneur

May 28th, 2019 1h 9m

Today on the podcast I am talking to Paloma Medina, a coach and owner of 11:11 Supply. Paloma wanted to combine her love of retail with her passion for psychology, neurology, and how those things can make our workplaces and our lives better. At

Take a Break

Apr 30th, 2019 3m 24s

I'm taking a little break. Maybe you should too!Connect with Vania Vananina at vaniavananina.com and on Instagram @vaniavananina!Produced by Puddle CreativeMusic by Megan DianaArt by Vania Vananina and Maia Buzbee

Claire & Alanna Saunders: Actors

Apr 23rd, 2019 58m 45s

Claire and Alanna Saunders are two Pacific Northwest natives who are now actors based in New York City. Claire and Alanna are identical twins who, along with their three brothers, started their musical lives at a very young age. After attending

Samantha Bakall: Food, Diversity, and Travel Journalist

Apr 16th, 2019 55m 20s

Samantha Bakall is a food, diversity, and travel writer currently based in Portland, OR. Sam is from Chicago, IL, where she was raised by her Chinese grandparents. Food became an important part of her life in her youth, and she has been obsesse

All The Feels: Design Week Portland 2019

Apr 9th, 2019 12m 50s

This year I created an exhibit for Design Week Portland called All The Feels. What is all the feels? Listen and find out what kind of art it is, and why I love making work like this.Design Week Portland runs April 6-13, 2019, and All The Feels

Emily Fassler: Theater Production Manager & Sound Designer

Apr 2nd, 2019 59m 53s

Emily Fassler is a production manager and sound designer based in the Bay Area. Emily has had a love of the theater since she was young, playing James in James and the Giant Peach when she was just five years old! Later in life, with the help o

Tsilli Pines: Design Week Portland Co-Founder & President

Mar 25th, 2019 1h 7m

Tsilli Pines is the Co-Founder and President of Design Week Portland, as well as the VP of Creative at Instrument, a creative agency in Portland, OR. Tsilli was also the host of Creative Mornings in Portland for seven years. Connect with Vania

Nilofer Merchant: Author & Speaker

Mar 19th, 2019 59m 43s

Nilofer Merchant is the author of The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough to Dent the World. Her theory of onlyness - the idea that each of us stands in a spot in the world only you stand in, it’s a function of your history an

Vania Vananina: Visual Artist and Creativity Expert

Mar 11th, 2019 1h 8m

Vania Vananina is a painter, ceramicist, creativity expert and consultant, podcast host, and all around magical human. Born and raised in Ensenada, Baja-California, MX, Vania made Portland, OR her home and immediately delved into the art scene,

Reflect & Celebrate

Mar 5th, 2019 4m 29s

This week, we’re taking a small break, but I wanted to share with you a thought I had recently about reflecting and celebrating. Are you taking the time to congratulate yourself for your own achievements? To reflect on the things that have happ

Lily Ash Sakula: Artist & Educator

Feb 26th, 2019 54m 50s

Lily Ash Sakula is an illustrator, animator, and educator based in London. Lily started making comics seven years ago and eventually quit their job to pursue art full time. Their work often contains a social commentary on the human experience.

Natalie Baldwin: Brewer Part 2

Feb 19th, 2019 49m 4s

Part 2: Today’s guest is badass brewer Natalie Baldwin. After bouncing around with some odd jobs and ending up in Portland, OR, Natalie started bartending at a brewery and quickly moved her way up, with her creativity and chemistry background c

Natalie Baldwin: Brewer Part 1

Feb 12th, 2019 45m 51s

Part 1: Today’s guest is badass brewer Natalie Baldwin. After bouncing around with some odd jobs and ending up in Portland, OR, Natalie started bartending at a brewery and quickly moved her way up, with her creativity and chemistry background c

Wokeface: Street Artist

Feb 5th, 2019 1h 7m

In April 2016, the artist behind Wokeface was struck with a bolt of inspiration to put up a piece of large scale, anonymous street art. The rush she got was exhilarating, and her journey began. Wokeface’s art is positive and thoughtful, and her

Lydia Lauer: Global Advertising Director & Badass Madre

Jan 29th, 2019 57m 45s

Lydia Lauer is an unapologetically candid woman, a badass mother, and a global basketball advertising director. At the global athletic apparel and footwear company where she works, Lydia helps develop commercials that tell stories of some of th

Ana Serrano: Fine Artist

Jan 22nd, 2019 58m 41s

While attending art school in California, Ana discovered her passion and skill for sculpting with paper. Using bright colors and highly detailed techniques, she often depicts life in Latino neighborhoods through her sculptures. By referencing h