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Oftentimes, what appears to be "overnight" success actually took years to occur.  Dax Brulé's growth to over 200,000+ YouTube subscribers and 225,000+ Tik Tok followers in one year is a perfect example of that. In this week's episode, Theo chatted with Dax Brulé, the creator of PokéDaxi, a YouTube channel that provides quick PokémonGo tips to help people with their journey to catch 'em all. This conversation is a look at the five years of behind-the-scenes work that went into his eventual exponential growth: from a series of failed businesses, to extreme creative output that was falling on deaf ears, to overcoming a battle with cancer at just 19 years old, to eventually building a community of hundreds of thousands of likeminded gamers worldwide.  He also shares some of his best tips to growing on TikTok and YouTube, so stay tuned! Grab yourself some LIVE YOUR ART Merch: https://www.live-your-art.com/merch Connect with Dax: https://www.youtube.com/c/Pok%C3%A9Daxi https://www.tiktok.com/@pokedaxi https://www.instagram.com/pokedaxi/ https://twitter.com/pokedaxi Sign up to Watch our FREE Masterclass: https://www.live-your-art.com/masterclass-sign-up Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art

Is your fear of being "cringe" holding you back from doing the things you love? In this episode, Theo chatted with Nicola, a Toronto-based singer/songwriter to chat about her journey to releasing her first single.  They dive into her process of rediscovering her creative self-worth and breaking free from her perfectionism, as well as how this has transformed her life outside of music. This is a powerful episode especially for those of us who have a creative yearning that we’ve been pushing aside for years. Stream Nicola's Debut Single: https://open.spotify.com/album/06SbFbsgqXmys7M2NdWPFI?si=s59vnpVIS1ui7m0kMXdhtw Connect with Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvcola/ Sign up to Watch our FREE Masterclass: https://www.live-your-art.com/masterclass-sign-up Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art

In this week's episode, Theo chatted with El Niño, a Canadian-Columbian hip hop artist and content creator, whose powerful Tik Tok content exploring psychology, spirituality and personal growth has touched lives of over 200,000 followers. In this insightful episode, the two creative collaborators chat about what authenticity truly means, and the real key to breaking out of your own shell if you feel trapped in your ability to express yourself.  This conversation also sheds light on the importance of openhearted and openminded dialogue when it comes to public discourse and free speech, as well as how to connect with your own values and beliefs in today’s noisy world. They also discuss the  balance between authenticity and commercial appeal in the arts, and touch upon the value of psychedelic substances in personal growth. Connect with El Niño Pre-Save his new single, "Take My Heart" https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/elnio1/take-my-heart Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32kamVkA4dAqIz9wFLwLsn?si=p9n7UirrQ3KoNU9kiAmfYg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/el-ni%C3%B1o/1414976068 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldivinenino/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eldivinenino?lang=en Sign up for our FREE Group Creativity Sessions: https://www.live-your-art.com/Creativity-Sessions/ Grab yourself some LIVE YOUR ART Merch:  https://www.live-your-art.com/merch/ Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/IqEoWeRN   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

When trying to inspire and help others, many of us feel the need to express an idealized version of ourselves in order to be worthy of being listened to. But what if leading with our imperfections and dark sides could be our superpower? As a Holistic Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator, and writer Odeta Kasa is a powerful leader, who helps women  heal their relationships with food, their bodies and themselves. She also happens to be Theo's soulmate + partner in creation 3 In this powerful episode, these two lovebirds dive into the power of writing and art to connect us with the depths of our being, and what role this plays in allowing us to show up as embodied leaders in our lives. They also chat about the struggles of vulnerability, overcoming perfectionism and procrastination, and the role the "inner-child" plays in self-expression and art.   Check out Odeta Kasa: https://www.instagram.com/odetakasa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@odeta.kasa/ Sign up for our FREE Group Creativity Sessions: https://www.live-your-art.com/Creativity-Sessions/ Grab yourself some LIVE YOUR ART Merch:  https://www.live-your-art.com/merch/   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

Can ingesting illicit substances actually be beneficial for our creative, personal and spiritual growth? On 4/20, Theo sat down with Emma Orhun, Visual Artist, Software Developer and psychedelic advocate to chat about the influence of drugs on their journey as artists. In this wacky-a$$ episode, they share wholesome stories of drug-induced epiphanies, the impact that substances have on creativity, and the power of art-making to help us make sense of our experience on the planet. DISCLAIMER: We do not condone the use of illegal substances, this episode is for educational purposes only. Check out Emma Orhun: https://www.instagram.com/emmaorhun/ Videos mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-4ccYLkD-0 Books mentioned in this episode: "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollen   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

Joe Barzyk is an accountant by day, musician/drummer by night. Although an accountant would likely be the last person you would expect to be an artist, this dude lives his art like a pro. This casual, philosophical, big picture conversation is a look at the power that playing music holds to help us move and groove through life with more electricity, dynamism, passion and colour. Sit back, relax and vibe out with Joe and Theo as they talk about jamming, improvisation, overcoming perfectionism, authentic expression and what it means to live like a cloud. 

Clare Thiessen is a writer, poet, and founder of BrokePress, a small book publishing press located in Vernon, BC. Brokepress produces chapbooks and poetry zines, by both emerging and established Canadian writers Using a mix of modern and traditional bookmaking processes. Broke press is currently operated solely by Clare, who acts as an editor, designer, and book maker. She’s also in the process of writing a series of poems called “TIGER POEMS” which explores themes of trauma, consumption and abuse.  In this conversation, we dive into the power of words to influence others, overcoming writer’s block, and writing as a means of emotional healing & self-discovery. Check out Clare Thiessen & Brokepress https://www.instagram.com/c_thiess/ https://www.brokepress.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/brokepress/ Apply for a FREE 1-on-1 Coaching Session with Theo: https://bit.ly/3sjx47t Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

Madison Leonardo is a student, mental health advocate, blogger, handmade jewellery creator, and dancer.  She is the creator of Speaking Truth Company, a blog focused on helping people find comfort in talking about the uncomfortable things in life. On the platform, she shares about stigmatized topics such as her journey with anxiety, OCD and an Eating Disorder. This powerful episode touches on many uncomfortable realities in our world, such as mens’ mental health, mental health medication, the education system, and arts institutions. Later on in this episode, she courageously shares her experience with leaving a Dance program that left her with serious emotional wounds and some big critiques on the way in which art is taught in the institutions we are brought up to trust. Check out Madison Leonardo & Speaking Truth Company: https://www.instagram.com/madisonleonardo_/ https://www.speakingtruthcompany.com/#/ https://www.instagram.com/speakingtruthcompany/ Apply to "THE UNCHAINED ARTIST" coaching program: https://bit.ly/3kiE0PP Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

This week's episode is a dive into the business of creativity. For our 9th episode, Theo chatted with Brian Tong,  founder & chief creative director of Studio79e (a social media marketing agency), video creator, photographer, dancer and choreographer. Throughout this high-energy episode, these two digital creators share stories of the times they were starving artists, crazy synchronicities that shaped them as artists and brutally honest advice around the cutthroat nature of business as a creative.   Check out Brian Tong & Studio79e: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodbtong/ https://www.studio79e.com/ Books discussed in this episode: "The E-Myth Revisited" - Michael E. Gerber Apply to "THE UNCHAINED ARTIST" coaching program: https://bit.ly/3kiE0PP Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

Your Life is Your Canvas. Embrace the creative process. For our 8th episode, Theo chatted with David Giller,  a  Toronto-based dancer and choreographer to reminisce about what they have learned as creative collaborators. Throughout this trip down memory lane, these two artists uncover the keys to finding the freedom to express ourselves authentically, the difference between being an art student and a creator, and the importance of seeing your entire life as your canvas.   Check out David Giller: https://www.instagram.com/davidgiller/ Projects discussed in this episode: "Under the Same Sun" https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sRT5Xn106/ "Crushed Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkbmzK8Y8s Daily videos: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5110mUHdFf/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_Jd0tHVwM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B37_cs2Hqin/ Apply to "THE UNCHAINED ARTIST" coaching program: https://bit.ly/3kiE0PP Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

Looking for a pragmatic way to explore your spirituality? Make some damn art! For our 7th episode, Theo chatted with Amanda Rassam,  a  sacred sexuality and spiritual ascension coach, to explore how creativity can assist in our spiritual and personal growth. Throughout this MINDBLOWING episode, these two creative hippies share stories around their spiritual awakenings, and discuss the power of art in unlocking our personal liberation, the importance of seeing oneself as a creator, and all kinds of spiritual goodness that will surely blow your mind! Check out Amanda Rassam: https://www.instagram.com/amandarassam/ https://www.theconsciouscouple.ca/Fire-Starter-6-Week-Program Apply to "THE UNCHAINED ARTIST" coaching program: https://bit.ly/3kiE0PP Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/ https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/

You deserve GENUINE support for your art. Settle for nothing less. For our 5th episode, Theo chatted with Sarah Giffin a Toronto-based entrepreneur, artist, jewelry creator and founder of ViV Jewelry to discover how she used Tik Tok and Instagram to grow her business. ViV Jewelry now has over 12k followers on Instagram and 95k followers on Tik Tok, and her e-commerce business is BOOMING. Throughout this goofy episode, these two creatives discuss her journey from dropping out of art school to her unexpected success, the importance of authenticity in selling your art online, building a community around your brand, the absurdity of the Tik Tok algorithm, e-commerce tips and tricks, and the power of standing up for yourself and your artwork in the face of unsupportive family members or friends. Check out Sarah Giffin & ViV Jewelry https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaniellegiffin/ https://www.instagram.com/viv.jewelry/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vivjewelry?lang=en https://vivjewelry.ca Apply to "THE UNCHAINED ARTIST" coaching program: https://bit.ly/3kiE0PP Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theozgraggen/ https://www.instagram.com/live.youuur.art/