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Art Pays Me

The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they"re known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art.

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49:13

Tina Essmaker

Art Pays Me ·

2020/02/02

Tina Essmaker is a Coach, Writer and Speaker who I credit with being one of the biggest inspirations for this podcast and my creative journey. Tina, together with her former husband and business partner cofounded an online publication called The Great Discontent, that featured in-depth conversations with highly respected creatives of various disciplines. I was able to discover leaders in the field while also relating to them on a human level. Reading their stories helped me to believe that my

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28:22

Jordan Baraniecki

Art Pays Me ·

2020/01/26

Artist, Jordan Baraniecki discusses his creative process and why he thinks artists can do more to engage their audiences. Find Jordan Here Website Instagram

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28:19

Ryan Veltmeyer

Art Pays Me ·

2020/01/19

Ryan Veltmeyer is a Social and Economic Innovator who’s passionate about helping creative youth turn their passion into viable career options. We talked about the various initiatives he’s involved in, the importance of activism and why he’s passionate about what he does. Find Ryan at: Youth Art Connection LinkedIn Facebook

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31:50

Lexxicon

Art Pays Me ·

2020/01/12

We back! On the first Art Pays Me episode of 2020 I interviewed up and coming Dancehall/Hip-Hop Artist, Lexxicon. Lexxicon shares how living in 3 different countries influenced his sound and how his relentless hustle helped him develop a high level of skill and knowledge in a short time as a musician. He also talked about how his experience as a community organizer helped him understand how to build infrastructure for himself as an independent in the music industry. Lexxicon online

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31:01

Ten Lessons From The 2010s

Art Pays Me ·

2019/12/29

A lot of us see the end product of success and don't consider all of the losses and lessons that need to occur on the way there. In the the 2010s my business evolved quite a bit so on this episode I'm sharing the top 10 lessons I've learned as a creative entrepreneur over the last decade.

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09:15

Repetition

Art Pays Me ·

2019/12/15

On this solo episode I get into the importance of repetition in my process, why immediate success isn’t always failure, how artists are like athletes and why it’s important to lower expectations.

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01:07:48

Lola Brown

Art Pays Me ·

2019/12/09

Lola Brown is one of the top travel writers in Canada who happens to be a friend of mine. I reached out to her about doing the podcast when she tweeted about some of the challenges she faced as a mother with a business and as a father on a similar path I, wanted to bring that conversation to the podcast. We also talk about how Lola got her start in writing, how she promotes her work and how charging what she’s worth means she can provide more for her children. Lola Online lolaaugustine.com

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54:54

Rhys Waters

Art Pays Me ·

2019/12/01

Rhys Waters is an award winning television and radio producer from the UK whose now based in Nova Scotia. Rhys had diverse creative interests, growing up but didn’t know exactly how he wanted to apply them to a career. We talked about how watching the DVD extras on the movie Evil Dead helped him figure that out and how not following others and exploring your individual “weirdness” as a creative can make you a leader in your space. His time co-creating, directing and producing the BAFTA-winning BBC

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56:16

Flavia Testa

Art Pays Me ·

2019/11/22

International Outsider Artist, Flavia Testa is a rebellious free-thinker whose raw, unapologetic work drew me to her. We share our thoughts on pursing an art career without formal training from an art school, how pushing risky concepts in her art has been rewarding, how being a “third culture kid” with UN Diplomat parents impacts her work and why it’s important to take your ego out of your art. Flavia also shares her thoughts on the purpose of art and the nuance associated with pricing it. You can

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01:01:17

Lily Lightbourn

Art Pays Me ·

2019/11/17

In this episode I spoke with model, Lily Lightbourn about how someone from the tiny island of Bermuda is working with some of the biggest brands and publications in the world, what it’s like working with a modelling agency, the casting process and what it’s like backstage at a major runway show. We also talked about diversity in the modelling industry and how social media is affecting the industry as a whole. We discussed Lily’s mission outside of modelling, her spirituality and if that impacts the

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23:33

Maje

Art Pays Me ·

2019/11/10

I chat with hip hop artist Maje about his passion for music, how winning $10,000 in the Viola Desmond Singing/Songwriting Competition simultaneously made his mother a believer and proved to himself that it’s possible to make money from music. We discussed the importance of having systems in place to help hip hop artists grow, spending time in Atlanta to make music, his involvement with Spotify Secret Genius and what he learned from working with fellow artist Kayo while there. He also talked about

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56:48

Tyler Simmonds

Art Pays Me ·

2019/11/02

On episode 30 I interview award winning Filmmaker, Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Tyler Simmonds. We talk about his film projects, about growing up in North Preston, where masculinity and mental health in the Black community intersect, what it was like working on the Bell Let’s Talk campaign and I even open up about my personal journey with mental health. Get in touch with Tyler Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Email: info@tylersimmonds.com

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35:11

Kayla Borden

Art Pays Me ·

2019/10/26

On this episode I chat with multihyphenate, Kayla Borden about being an Event Coordinator, Promoter and Community Advocate. We talk about how we faired during hurricane Dorian, how Kayla supports and advocates for artists in the community, the importance of getting offline and networking in person and how to create impact through board membership. Contact Kayla Personal Instagram Personal Twitter The Om Arts Collective on Instagram

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01:13:13

Haviah Mighty

Art Pays Me ·

2019/10/20

I’m excited to welcome the first rapper to Art Pays Me — I chat with 2019 Polaris Award winning artist Haviah Mighty about her latest project The 13th Floor and how it came to be. We talk about breaking through as an artist, and how race and gender can impact your career. I asked her if music artists need record labels in 2019. I even got Haviah to share her top 5 rappers dead or alive. Haviah Online Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

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42:35

Art Pays Me Live: Élana Camille Saimovici

Art Pays Me ·

2019/10/12

On the the second half of the Art Pays Me Live recording I interviewed Illustrator, Artist and Creative Content Producer, Élana Camille Saimovici. Élana talks about how she expressed herself creatively in many ways growing up but having an illustration business happened unexpectedly. She recalls how selling at markets for her family’s Bajan food business made her more equipped to sell her art. She talks about the importance of using multiple sales channels and her many strategies for self promotion

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33:55

Art Pays Me Live: Geordan Moore

Art Pays Me ·

2019/10/05

This is the first half of the Art Pays Me Live Recording! In the first half of the show I interviewed Geordan Moore of Quarrelsome Yeti about his unique aesthetic, how he’s been able to establish a successful career as an illustrator and whether he considers himself a fashion designer since a lot of his work ends up on clothes. We also talk about how he balances client work vs independent projects and how he promotes his products. We even find out what a Quarrelsome Yeti is. The second half of Art

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49:03

Stella Niatsikas

Art Pays Me ·

2019/09/28

On episode 25 I chat with Medical Skin Therapist, Lash Artist and Educator Stella Niatsikas. Stella talks about her passion for eyelash extensions and the beauty industry. The thriving business she’s built as a master Eyelash Technician and Trainer of aspiring “lashistas”. She talks about her fine art background, why she feels her work with lashes is an extension of her artistic practice and what it’s like putting a lot of effort and care into art that’s temporary. Stella says why she feels

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47:58

Kimberley Eddy

Art Pays Me ·

2019/09/21

I had a great conversation with Painter, Kimberley Eddy about, where she grew up, how she went from teacher to full-time painter, her time living in my home country, Bermuda and how it left its mark on her. We dug into why she incorporates the ocean into so much of her work, how that’s become her brand and how she feels about sharing work that’s outside of what she’s most known for. We also talk about how one gets their work recognized by galleries and collectors, being self-taught and the system

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Rebecca Thomas

Art Pays Me ·

2019/09/14

This week I speak and Activist, Poet , Author and former Poet Laureate of Halifax Rebecca Thomas. We had an incredible conversation about her work raising awareness of Indigenous issues in this region, her creative journey and how establishing credibility can help an artist justify their rates. We also talk about: loving the land we know as Canada while not ignoring the ways that it can improve, acknowledging our privilege, how telling stories that aren’t yours in your art can cross the line of

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47:32

Guyleigh Johnson

Art Pays Me ·

2019/09/07

This week I chat with Author and Spoken Word Artist, Guyleigh Johnson. We talk about her books, her creative process, how she found her publisher and the fear of having your work stolen. We also talk about how mental health challenges present differently in the Black Community and how that impacted us. Guyleigh opens up about her experience working with child education and why her stories are important for people of all races and cultures. Guyleigh Online: afraid of the dark expect The unexpected:

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