Mimi

by Melanie Johnsson

Season 1

Ep#13 Erin Miller Wray - On merging art and athletics, crafting genuine relationships and dream collabs

In today's episode, I get to catch up with Erin Miller Wray. Erin and I first met when I interviewed her for my magazine, Spellbound, just before Covid hit a few years ago. Erin is an amazing artist, muralist and designer based in Los Angeles. In our chat, we talked about her journey from growing up playing sports to moving out to LA to pursue acting before finding her voice and shining creatively through art. Erin also shared how her newest dream collab' with Rip Curl came about, why she values community so much and what her dreams and goals are for the coming years. This was such an inspiring chat...and I really loved catching up with Erin. I hope you enjoy it too! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/erinmillerwray/ and see more of her work at https://www.erinmillerwray.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E13

Jun 26, 2023

51:47

Ep#12 Cait Miers - On surf photography, pinch me moments and trusting the Universe

In today's episode, I have a lovely chat with Cait Miers, a surf and fashion photographer originally from the Mornington Peninsula in Australia. If you love surf imagery, you will have seen Cait's photographs for WSL, Roxy, Billabong or again Lululemon. In this chat, we talk about her journey to becoming a surf photographer and what her lifestyle truly looks like these days. We chat about her experiences shooting female surf icons on and off the water, what her favourite shooting memory is and how she feels about traveling around the world for her job. We also talked about some of the struggles that came along the way and what her goals and dreams are for the coming years! If this chat doesn't make you want to be a surf photographer, I don't know what would! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/caitmiersphotography/ and see more of her work at https://www.caitmiers.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E12

Jun 19, 2023

44:08

Ep#11 Daniel Dooreck - On turning mud into really nice ceramics, work life balance and wild dreams

Explicit

In today’s episode, I chat with Daniel Dooreck from Danny’s Mudshop, a potter currently living in sunny LA. If you’re into pottery and ceramics, you’ve probably seen Danny’s work on social media - his hand thrown creations are carved with pictures of cowboy boots, snakes and other desert inspired images. In our chat, we talked about Danny’s journey from working in the wine and food industry to discovery pottery and going full time with his mud shop. We talked about his creative process, why it’s hard to scale and how terrifiying shipping his work can be. I asked him what the most rewarding parts of running his business are and if it’s hard for him to find a good balance between working hard and taking time off. I hope you enjoy our chat and find yourself wanting to move to LA and become a potter too! (I know I did). You can follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/dannydsmudshop/ and buy his ceramics on https://www.dannydsmudshop.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E11

Jun 12, 2023

40:50

Ep#10 Naomi Anderson-Subryan - On collages, jelly cake ceramics and social media comparison

In today’s episode, I talk to Naomi Anderson-Subryan, an illustrator and maker from the UK. Naomi grew up wanting to be an actor but ended up falling in love with illustration while studying at Camberwell in London. We chatted about her work, which is so unique, colourful and kitsch. We explored her feelings navitaging illustration, collage and ceramics and being inspired by pop culture. We also talked about some of the struggles that come with being in the creative industry and what her dream projects are for the coming months. Naomi just installed her newest work at the Dog & Bone Gallery in Brighton - it looks very yummy and I hope you’ll go see it next time you visit. I hope you enjoy our chat! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/naomiandersonsubryan/ and see more of her work on her website https://naomiandersonsubryan.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E10

Jun 5, 2023

47:58

Ep#9 Liv Lee - On native Australian flora, joyful collaborations and knowing her worth

In today’s episode, I talked to Liv Lee. Liv is a joyful illustrator from Australia and I really adored getting to know her a bit more. We talked about her dreamy and wild childhood, her love of native Australian flora which inspires her work to this day and what her creative process is. We also discussed how art can bring us joy and how she feels about social media. Liv has worked with some amazing clients but we recorded our discussion before Liv released her dreamy collab’ with Gorman clothing...which I hope you’ll check out before it’s wonderful. Anyway, enjoy our chat! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/liv.leeee/ and shop her prints on her website https://www.livlee.com.au/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E9

May 29, 2023

50:11

Ep#8 Jon Klassen - On his creative process, drawing in public and being inspired by films

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Jon Klassen. Jon is an illustrator originally from Canada who now lives in LA. If you have kids, I bet that you already own at least one of the amazing books he’s worked on... His first solo picture book I want my hat back was published in 2011 and he’s then gone on to write and illustrate many more (my favourite being This is not my hat, about a fish who steals a hat from a much bigger fish...). We talk about Jon’s creative process when it comes to writing and creating illustrations, how he loves to get inspiration from films and the way he feels about drawing in public. We also chat about his work on the new kids series Shape Island (which you can watch on Apple Tv) and his upcoming book The Skull - which I can’t wait to read! It was amazing getting to know Jon, trying to soak up all the widsom and feeling very inspired to start writing more too! Enjoy! You can follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/jonklassen/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E8

May 22, 2023

1:09:52

Ep#7 Elspeth Mills - On designing in house for Lucy & Yak, seeking inspiration and living in the moment

In today’s episode, I chat with Elspeth Mills. Elspeth has a veryyyy exciting job: she’s the lead designer at lucy & yak. I‘m pretty sure you know this very popular, joyful and sustainable UK fashion brand (you might even own a pair of their famous dungarees!) We talk about how she landed this dream job, what her process in creating patterns is, where she find inspiration and who her dream collab’ would be...(hint: he’s a very stylish and handsome brit). It was fun getting to chat about her experience working in house (instead of freelancing) and I’m sure a lot of you will enjoy our conversation. You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/elspeth_lucyandyak and obviously https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E7

May 15, 2023

48:10

Ep#6 Lalese Stamps - On building Lolly Lolly ceramics, being a confident leader and making time for self-care

In today’s episode, I chat with Lalese Stamps. Lalese is a wonderful creative spirit: she started out in the industry as a graphic designer before fully embracing ceramics and creating her beautiful brand Lolly Lolly ceramics. We talk about her 100 mugs a day challenge which propulsed her into the light at the same time as the Black Lives Matter movement was gaining popularity back in 2020 and how everything felt to her. We talk about her process, her inspirations and how she now runs a very successful business, having to wear all the hats. Lalese is such an inspiration and a force of nature - it was truly lovely getting to chat more deeply about her journey and hearing her experience. You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/lollylollyceramics/ and support her work via her website https://lollylollyceramics.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E6

May 8, 2023

56:31

Ep#5 Poppy Magda - On impostor syndrome, illustration agents and planting seeds

In today's episode, I chat to Madeleine, a.k.a Poppy Magda, an illustrator from France whose work is truly diverse, joyful and current. Her digital collages are inspired by women, culture and fashion, amongst other things. We talked about her process and inspirations as well as how having an agent early on in her career shaped her journey as an illustrator. We also talk about her inspirations, what she loves doing when she isn't drawing and why planting seeds along the way is important... You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/poppy_magda/ and support her work via her website https://poppymagda.com/en To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/ We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E5

May 1, 2023

47:51

Ep#4 Ana Gaman - On art theft, AI art and building a farm in Greece

In today's episode, I talk to Ana Gaman, a designer and illustrator originally from Romania now based in Luxembourg. In this chat, we talk about how Ana has been juggling a full time job as a designer with her budding illustration career (hint: she's taken a sabbatical!). We explore her work, what her dream projects are and how she's recently had to deal with art theft online. We also chatted about AI art and most importantly, her dream to live in Greece and have a farm (which is actually coming true!). I'm sure this conversation will leave you inspired to do something similar...Enjoy! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/ana.gamann/ and see more of her work on her website http://www.anagaman.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/ We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney

S1 · E4

Apr 24, 2023

48:15

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