Joke's Joyful Journey ✏️ A Multipotential Journey to Creative Clarity

I'm still a bit fan-girling, hehe.

Having the very talented Natalie Brown from Threeologie as a guest on 'Joke's Joyful Journey' is such a treat! What a way to conclude the series!

Natalie has been in the Hand Lettering and Design business full-time for over 7 years now; she helps clients from all over the world and she loves helping other artists to fulfil their full potential as artists, and enabling them to earn a passive income.

Natalie does it all! She is a true unicorn; she sells online courses, creates digital content, paints murals, designs logos and so more!

We had a ton of fun, chatting about learning new things, following your curiosity, using different art mediums, being intrigued by programs and software and what it's like to learn things by yourself as compared to going to school for the specific education.

In this episode, Natalie describes her process around ideas and all the things she wants to do. She doesn't get overwhelmed, wow, so it's extremely insightful to hear her process and how she does the things.

Of course, we also talk about the 'syndromes', from Imposter to the fear of not being relevant in the design world. How do art and lettering fit into it? Very, very interesting!

There are so many more cool things we mention in this episode; it was so amazing!

Her quote is also really cool:

"A mind stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions."

Check out the episode to hear the full story. Will you tag us when you get creative with the quote?

From the Outback in Australia, the wonderful Mixed Media Fine Artist & Creative Coach Tara Leslie is joining this episode of 'Joke's Joyful Journey'.

Tara has been creative her whole life, she could draw before she could write, and in her professional career she has dipped her toes in many ponds; from being trained as a Graphic Designer to doing color correcting.

Now she is building her business as a Mixed Media Artist and Creative Coach, helping others to creative unblock and how to create every day.

Tara is such a gentle and creative person and the insights and experiences she shares are just marvellous.

We touch on so many things; what it's like to build a creative business, being a multipotentialite and having an ADHD brain, how to not burn and wear yourself out, FOMO, systems, what to do with all of your ideas, listening to your gut, Shiny Object and Project Syndrome, (not) finishing things and so much more.

Tara draws several insightful comparisons to help with perspective and learning how to trust yourself, trust the process and build your skills.

We also talk about mental health and creative health, perfectionism, leaning into the uncomfortable, your inner critic and your inner creative child and play as inspiration. Tara gives a sneak preview of her workshops were she goes deeper into all of this.

Meeting my talented course buddy and friend, Rosanna Palumbo, from Love Letter Studio, has been so much fun.

In our chat, we deep dive into the world of lettering, calligraphy, Procreate, the iPad and our nemesis, vectorization.

Rosanna embodies multipotentialism and she loves shiny objects. She talks about her experiences from working in the dental department, working on ceramic teeth to being a mom and a teacher. Thanks to a dear friend of hers, she got back into the lettering game and has been hooked ever since.

We talk about being course collectors (check out her 'course management' system!) and eager to start new things, as well as what it's like to be self-critical and how we spend useless time worrying.

My next guest has been 40 years in the signwriting biz and she is a fantastic person and friend: Liane Barker from Brush and Pen Studio and Barker Signs.

We talk about so many things; we go from how she started her apprenticeship with her dad, and what it has been like to be a female signwriter to the wonderful world of technology.

Shiny objects and Imposter Syndromes pop by and we think back to the time when there was no internet. Hello, Instagram trap! Liane has juggled it all: motherhood, an ex-husband, work, and the global financial crisis in 2006/2007.

Liane paved the way and is still doing it! Her motto and quote is: "You grow your wings as you fall." It says it all.

We would love to see your creations! Will you tag us?

There are so many great things that Liane touches upon. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.

So happy to announce this episode of Joke's Joyful Journey with the wonderful Watercolor Artist, Educator and friend from India: Shreya Reddy A.K.A. An Artistic Chicken.

Shreya and I have known each other through Instagram and we talk about conventional education vs the arts, painting, getting your mind off of things and using art as meditation. As an artist you have many media, how does Shreya tackle all the ideas she has? We also chat about Imposter Syndrome (we don't like it!), roadblocks and feeling overwhelmed by everything. Oh yes, and perfectionism!

Her quote is a gentle reminder that we don't always have to keep pushing through: "It's okay to give up sometimes". Please tag us when you get creative with it.

Energy Bouncing! That's what this episode is all about. The wonderful Anna Kamal from Love Letters SG & Love Letters Academy has such a fun and warm energy, it was an absolute treat to have her as a guest on Joke's Joyful Journey.

Being a Brush pen Calligrapher as well as a Teacher and mother of 3, Anna knows what it's like to juggle all the things. We go deeper into wanting to do all the things by ourselves, being present and how it's really important to ask for help: it's a superpower!

What does it mean to be a Multipotentialite? Do you have to know everything about multiple subjects? Or wanting to do so many things and feeling like "what is wrong with me?" and how do you concentrate and focus? Analysis paralysis, 'Netflixing it away' LOL and also: not every idea has to be executed. Anna and I talk all about it. We also cover things like outsourcing, feeling rushed and the wonders of the creative community.

Woohoo, I'm still so grateful and pinching myself: the wonderful Lettering Artist Max Juric from Lettering Daily is my next guest!

Transitioning from graffiti into lettering and calligraphy, Max has been drawing and writing letters professionally for over 7 years. He runs the awesome platform and content hub 'Lettering Daily'. As Max says: "My mission at Lettering Daily is to empower individuals, from beginners to experienced artists, to discover the joy of hand lettering and calligraphy. Through valuable resources, tutorials, and inspiration, I aim to help people improve and grow in their craft. Whether you’re looking to develop a new skill or take your existing abilities to the next level, I’m here to help you achieve your goals."

My amazing book-loving and creative friend, Verzana Mokiem, shares with us her story. We chat and laugh a lot in this episode. We talk about the bigger goals, living the life, and being loved by family and friends. But also about getting overwhelmed by (doing) the dishes and eating pie.

I'm so happy to share this fun chat with you! My wonderful friend, Event Planner and Lettering Artist Vivi Cardoso from Calligravivs shares her story, how she loves singing, dancing, always being creative and how she does all the different things.

Vivi is based in Montreal and she is a self-taught artist with a modern, fresh and elegant style. She has been doing lettering and calligraphy since 2016, but it wasn’t until 2020 that she started providing her services professionally for weddings, special events, brand activations and corporate gifts.

We share a deep love for lettering and for both of us Multipotentialites, lettering has been a pretty consistent factor.

There are some aha moments and wonderful tips and things in this chat, including how to answer the question "What do you do for a living?"... :)

“No one is you, and that is your power” (-Dave Grohl-) This quote rings so true and is from the wonderful and talented Alanna Flowers.

I'm still smiling ear to ear from this chat. Alanna Flowers is a freelance lettering artist and designer based in Brooklyn, NY where she runs AGF Design Studio (btw, can you guess where the G stands for?). As a lettering artist, she creates work using bold lettering in a range of styles for brands like Adobe, The Los Angeles Times, and American Greetings. In addition to working with clients, she enjoys sharing what she knows about lettering, digital art, and freelance through YouTube and other social channels. Throughout her career, she hopes to become a prominent voice in the spaces that she occupies so that other creatives that look like her, can feel uplifted and learn from her experiences.

Alanna has such a positive outlook on life and it was so much fun chatting with her. We talked about her running list of goals, her experience as a trained Graphic Designer and her discovery of the word 'Multipotentialite'. We go over how to deal with overwhelm and putting your eggs into which basket. We even chat about planners (hello notebook lovers) and a Joy Jar!

You can find Alanna basically everywhere :) Make sure to follow her and show her 💚

"Play Art and Spread Joy"

This is the motto of the creative virtuoso Kimberly Snider from Play Art With Kim. And you know, chatting with Kim always makes me so happy and she really does spread joy. Of course she had to be on this joyful journey!

"You need to be yourself to be happy"

This is one awesome quote by fellow tattoo lover, coach, trainer, multi-passionate and Improv Bianca Simons. Our chat on 'Joke's Joyful Journey' was a lot of fun and Bianca tells all about being a muli-passionate as well has having an ADD brain, how to handle the major overflow of a ton of ideas, the impact of vitamins and how to integrate focus in your life.

We chatted about many interesting topics and thoughts in this energetic episode! We were even having multiple conversations at once, with each other and with our brains. Even Beyonce popped by.

"Denk in mogelijkheden in plaats van beperkingen".

Jurist en brievenbusgeluk-brenger Peretta Hoekstra van Hartjeperpost.nl deelt haar mooie inzichten over het runnen van een eigen creatieve bedrijf, het willen werken in het vakgebied waarvoor ze heeft gestudeerd en langdurig ziek zijn. Je kunt multi zijn op verschillende manieren.

Peretta maakt graag mensen blij en met haar eigen bedrijf brengt zij een glimlach, een hart onder de riem of een hartelijke felicitatie door de brievenbus. Luister naar ons mooie gesprek en smile 💕

The lovely, creative, and bubbly Paloma Hodgins is on the show! It is so wonderful to chat with her, as she is amazing.

Grab a cuppa and listen to what it was like for Graphic Designer, Student, Tutor, Mentor, Mentee and Circus Art Enthusiast 🎪 Paloma to realize 'there was a word for what she thought was chaos in her mind' 🤩 Woohooo! Furthermore, she has two BIG tips for those who want to do it ALL!

Paloma not only shares the love for shiny objects and bringing joy to the world, she sparkles and shines.

Her quote is one that speaks to many and we can't wait for you to get creative with it: ""All adventures, especially into unknown territories are scary" - Sally Ride

I am still pinching myself... it is truly so amazing to have the extremely talented Vera Drmanovski as a guest on Joke's Joyful Journey!

Vera is one of the most creative and super nice people I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is a Decorative Lettering Artist and Illustrator and her work is literally stunning.

In our lovely chat, Vera talks about her own creative journey - from Graphic Design, and video editing to paper art and other explorations - and how she brings them all in and how she has explores her passion for decorative lettering and intricate floral work 💐 Yes, you can find your jam as a Multipotentialite! Have a listen as Vera gives awesome tips on how to use the Shiny Object Syndrome to your advantage!

Yesss! In my multipotentialite journey to creative clarity, my next guest just simply HAD to be here! And I'm super excited she said yesss!

Wearing many hats, following your passions, feeling like you cannot do it all and how to deal with your 'Imposter'... my wonderful friend, Catelijne Gerlag, talks about it all.

Catelijne is a Multipotential Coach, helping out multipotentialites (how to) choose and what to do if you're feeling stuck or when you have too many ideas. Listening and talking to Catelijne was fantastic and she has the best energy and tips. She has free workshops too!

Wooohoooo!!! Hold on to your hats & seats lovely people because the amazing and extremely talented Jimbo Bernaus is on the show! :O 🤩

When I asked him if he would be interested in having a chat about lettering and Multipotentialism, I was so thrilled he said yes! And now the moment is finally here. Whoop!

Jimbo is a Lettering Artist Extraordinaire from Zagreb, Croatia & Barcelona, Spain. He is a co-founder of ShoutBam! - a creative studio he runs together with his equally fantastic partner, Tea. Two creative unicorns 🦄🦄 !

In this episode, Jimbo drops soooo much goodness, honestly, it's gold! Without giving away too much, Jimbo goes into being really passionate about things, niching and has the BEST tips on how to manage stressful situations and dealing with overwhelm. We talk about the social space, mental health and being Multi in biz. It's so so good!

Jimbo has a really cool quote with a great background story to it; he tells all about it in the episode. Here is the quote: "Be consistent in what you love so you enjoy it when you're not doing it."

My wonderful lettering friend Ingeborg is one of the most versatile and creative people I have ever met. In this episode of Joke's Joyful Journey, Ingeborg shares her fantastic energy and we chat about living your dream and having a stream of ideas and so much more. It is always a treat to talk to Ingeborg and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. 

Ingeborg's quote is one I think we should take to heart more (and one I wish I did more myself):
"Do what you love. If you don't love it, don't do it". 

Get creative with the quote and share it with us, tagging Ingeborg (@bijingeborg) and myself (@the_green_nib) on Instagram or using #jokesjoyfuljourney.

It was such a treat to have fellow Night Owl and Brand Strategist Brendan Mudryk on the show. Brendan is one of those amazing creative people who you just instantly like. In this episode, we talk about so many wonderful and interesting topics; including having an ADHD Brain, breaking things down into smaller chunks in order to find a balance as well as the omnipresence of Imposter Syndrome, failing safely and even minimalism. 

C.J. is one of my Lettering Heroes 🙀 and I am so thrilled to have him on the show. Please join in on the wonderful conversation where C.J. shares his experience of working as both a freelance Lettering Artist as well as working at an agency. 

We talk about having a passion for type (totally nerding out over beziérs and smooth letters, LOL), the impact of imposter syndrome and the importance of having cool teachers. We also chat about multiple buckets, sleep and lessons from grandpa and grandma.

Whenever Marieke and I chat, we just laugh. A lot. 😆 

Join in on the fun in this episode of 'Joke's Joyful Journey' where Marieke and I talk about running a biz as a Social Media Manager as well as working part-time AND having a shop in homemade earrings. I mean, Marieke does it all. Have a listen to how Marieke and I discuss how to combine the things you love doing without tripping over your own feet and exhausting yourself. 

As a Social Media Manager, Marieke knows all there is about social media and it's great to hear her view on creative communities and about being yourself in this imposter-rich environment. She also has a special offer for you; so go ahead and listen to the episode to grab that offer! 

In this episode of 'Joke's Joyful Journey', I'm chatting with multipotentialite, world traveller and coach Digna van Lint. We talk about constellations (for both families as well as business), limiting beliefs and the Law of Attraction. ✨

We also discuss having many goals in different areas and how to handle all of these goals and passions. Digna goes deeper into her quote 'Feeling is healing' and emotions. A lovely episode! 💚

In this episode of 'Joke's Joyful Journey', I'm chatting with the wonderful Estée Dauphin, a French-Canadian Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with a brilliant big, scary hairy goal. 

Tune in and listen all about how Estée got over her Shiny Object Syndrome, learning to say no, closing and opening doors, sticky notes and purple people. Estée has a great way of still being able to sleep with Imposter Syndrome - yes, even after 14 years in the biz - and her quote is very calming. Also, we laugh a lot in this episode. Estée is really, really funny! 

Aurelie Maron is a super talented multi-passionate lettering artist from the Gold Coast, in Australia. Her mission is to produce the highest quality work for every client, on every creative project. She thrives to share her knowledge with upcoming designers and hand-letterers. 

Welcome to Joke’s Joyful Journey; a Multi-potential Journey to Creative Clarity. In this show, I chat with amazing creative people about their own creative journey, Multipotentialism and how to deal with having many ideas, those Shiny Objects and Imposter Syndrome. And most of all: we have a lot of fun!