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Creative Playdate

Dec 20, 2018

Tom and Amanda Froese

Tom's Portrait by Sharalee Prang

The last episode of 2018 features an interview with the lovely Tom and Amanda Froese. Tom is a commercial artist whose work can be seen in publications like The Walrus and Harvard Business Review. He also creates illustrations for children's books, beer labels and even ceramics. Amanda...


Nov 13, 2018

Steve Folland Working

After chatting with Steve Folland on his podcast Being Freelance last year, I knew I wanted to get him onto Creative Playdate. If anyone is mastering the art of freelancing while parenting, Steve is.

Being Freelance Logo

Steve started working freelance full-time when his children were young. We talk about Steve's work and how he managed...


Oct 24, 2018

Selina Alko

In episode 23, I interview children's book author and illustrator, Selina Alko. We met briefly at ICON10 in Detroit where she was serving as the VP (thanks to Scott Bakal for the introduction) and I was happy to have the chance to chat with her in a more conversational setting.

Selina Alko Painting

Selina grew up in Canada and lives in...


Oct 3, 2018

Brand Thinking cover - Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman, everyone! This episode of Creative Playdate is a bit different than all the other episodes so far because this one is NOT about parenting. Debbie Millman is many things, including a designer, brand consultant and founder and host of one of the world's longest running podcasts, Design Matters.

Debbie Millman

Debbie...


Sep 17, 2018

Bear and forest illustration by Michael Byers

Episode 21 of Creative Playdate features an interview with Canadian illustrator and super nice guy, Michael Byers. His editorial illustration is whimsical and colorful and always includes a touch of humor - as is Michael, himself. We talk about whether or not we should be properly dressed to take our kids to school and...