CREATIVE SHADE.: Recent Episodes
CREATIVE SHADE
The creative shade is about 3 creatives who have known each other since uni and in this podcast they share their journey and experiences in the creative industry. The podcast is about creating a space to discuss the typical lives of creatives and their ups and downs and help advice other young creatives in the same shoes as them.
Ian is finally back for this episode as we discuss round the clock social networking. Companies try to fill social media with a lot of content to the extent of trying to be cool while doing things not fit to their profile. Check out the full episode and share your views
After looking at AI art in our previous episode we looked at even more confusing art that we can't wrap our heads around; Contemporary art. From weird and inspiring sculptures made from different materials to impressive images composed and created with insight and madness. Listen in to learn more about contemporary art.
Did you know you and anyone you know can now have AI create art for you in under a minute? In this episode, we review Dall-E a new AI art creation tool that generates art from descriptive words. Is is good or bad for the community and society? We discuss all this and more
We're back for season 4!! Yes! We kick off the season by catching up and into our episode on single-parent households. How common it is becoming? Should we try to limit it... and so much more. Got great content planned out for this season.
What do you use to judge art? How it looks? The kind of message it has? How the message is portrayed? In this episode, we discuss all that plus our what if this art scenario. 😂Listen with an open mind and jua tu ni unfiltered +18 content. Enjoy
Given how different creatives dress they are always faced by that discrimination by different class people as Maxwell tell his story. He could seem in place in the home/ghetto and seem out of place in a corporate office. Listen to the full episode and catch the story.
We had a fun episode discussing if we could stay in Shagz without any other stuff and how different it would be.
In this episode we discuss how more and more artist are snuffing the creative spark in them to do work for money and content. Before creatives used to do work that they were passionate in but not anymore. Listen in to get the full conversation.
In this episode we discussed the freedom of speech and how much freedom is allowed in the creative scene. How far is going to far? At what point does free speech become hate speech, libel and slander. Listen to the full episode and hear our opinions.
In this episode, we talk to young moms on how it is being a young mother. We were joined by Hazel Mnyazi, Victoria Kina and Faith Waqo to discuss how it has been so far, what they think the future holds and mother's day. Watch their visual on Youtube.
On this episode we were joined by two psychologists, Favour and Sonya to discuss the different opinions on therapy and mental awareness.
We did a minisode following the conversation on politics, with the continued elections and campaigns tensions are rising. Comments focused on stereotypes and tribal in nature are becoming more common. Listen to the full episode and remember we are Kenyans and we will still be here after the elections.Â
In this episode we were joined by Diana Waweru as we share on the role of art and creatives in the political scene. Art has long been used to make political statements that become immortalized such as the Barrack Obama 'HOPE' poster. We also talked about the current war in Ukraine and How art is being used in it. Join in and enjoy the full episode.
We celebrated our one year anniversary in this episode and we took a look at what had happened so far. We talked about what we would have been doing if we had not been on the podcast, Max had other project ideas and Ian wasn't sure just yet. Tune in to get the full story.
We would like to thank all our fans and listeners and special shoutout to Sylvia, Bien, Diana, our producers and all our guests. We plan on producing more great content.
In this episode, we discuss with Brian Lunayo how currently in the creative scene it is becoming a norm to have multiple requirements for one creative position. Designers now are asked to also have videography skills or copywriting or animations skills. Is this what the creative world is evolving into or is it companies trying to cut costs and hire one person for the work of many? Join in and listen to our opinions on the matter.
Raw African stories have been an untold and unexplored side of human stories over the ages with the exception of some art and literature. In this episode, we were joined by @warugu_waithira who is a Kenyan artist based in the US and has been discovering herself through the stories of the MauMau and other rebellions. She has documented the stories from her grandmother who was a MauMau spy, among other women who were in the rebellion. Listen to the episode to get her full experience and her other works as an artist and her non-profit organization.Â
In this episode, we were joined by Makish who is a digital artist and is currently working as the lead creative for Boomplay. We discussed how he got to design and digital art and the various steps that came along the way to help him become who he is now. Listen in and enjoy the insightful opinions that Makish had to offer.
In this episode, we discuss how artists can generate multiple streams of revenue from their work. Setting up multiple revenues is essential because creative work is not entirely stable especially during the early stages thus more revenue can help sustain and fund a creative. Catch up to this and other episodes on all podcasts platforms.
Season 3 is heree! We hope you had a great start to 2022 and your resolutions are on track, unlike za Max. We will be releasing weekly episodes on Tuesday as well as other content on all social media platforms.
The final episode of our second season that we recorded live at the sips and strokes art event. We reminisced on how the year has been so far and just how nice it is interacting with people in the art community at these events.Â
We will return with season 3.
In this episode, we discussed art pricing and the change happening around the world from traditional art to digital art that is gaining traction. We were joined by Victor Musyoka @musyoks_art; a visual artist who does amazing pencil art and 2 other courses that are not art related. Listen in to get our views and opinions on these matters. Ian turned 24 on this episode.Â
In this episode, we are joined by @bien_dowpeboy99 and had interesting conversations on our office cultures and the many office relations. We also talked about marriage especially with the realization of how in this time and age trust is fecal thus making things like a prenup all the more common.Â
Listen to this episode and all our other episodes.
On this episode we have a conversation with Unboxed Africa. @unboxedafrica is a young entrepreneurial business focused on helping artists to get the full potential and returns from their art and work. It provides a solution for artists and help them get on to the growing market through their digital market and connecting them with clients through different proposals. Creative or not the conversation in this topic aim to give you a broader reach to how to get full returns on your work.
On this episode we are joined by Souvs Simali as we talk about how he has hustled to start his handcrafted business and the journey so far.
We reminisce on fitting in to the new job as John Babu tells us how he's adjusting in his first week at the new job.
This week we had Nancy Muttai and Shaquei in the studio as we had a talk about what inspires us daily. The episode is full of feels and lots of inspirational quotes especially from Ian😅. You'll love this episode. The visuals with Nancy Muttai will be on our YouTube channel so check it out.
In this weeks episode we first reminisce on the teachers who shaped us and our lives given as it was teachers day earlier in the week. We also discussed how our income isn't as stable as we think after the covid epidemic and not all that we own are assets that generate income.
On this episode we are joined by Kai Sanna she shares on her art and growth so far. We also talk on some religious aspect as John shares how and why he's an atheist.
On todays episode with Andrew Mogire and Sonia Sialo we get hot and personal as we talk about what attracts us to our partners and the in and outs of getting to a relationship with them. It's an interesting conversation filled with our personal opinions on the matter and seeking in no way to be harmful to anyone in the community.Â
This week we were joined by Ellis Lunayo and Diego Harkamal who have been designers for a while now and have had a long career in and around the creative market. We discussed the things necessary for a young creative and professional to do and learn so as to grow and change in their career. We also discussed on how to know when to make career decisions. It is a must listen to everyone who is looking on how he can make those important career steps.
This week we talk about mental health as it is a huge topic and issue. We are joined by Sonia who has studied psychiatry and a long time friend who shared her insights on how to approach such issues and address them.
On this episode we had a talk about parenting and the many ways we feel the previous generation had toxic parenting and our views on what we feel we would change since we are now getting to the age of parenting. We were also joined by Crae who shared some of his views on the topic.
In this episode we talked about the boundaries we set on our lives and our friendships, we also talked about how lost we all feel and especially as creatives since our work is highly linked with our identity.
After a 3 week break due to covid and the subsequent quarantine we are back in studio and catching up with all that's been happening while we were away. We were joined by Nick gert as we discussed the police profiling and brutality, the covid recovery and much more.
For this episode we are joined by "Blaine29" who is a painter and graffiti artist. She shares on her journey to doing graffiti and even getting nominated for multiple awards.Â
This episode focuses on Farouk 'Steroo' who is an enterpreneur and actor. He shares his story on how he went from selling clothes on Moi avenue to Tahidi high and other avenues as well as his views on the actinge scene in kenya.
In this episode we are joined by Mitchele Shaquei as we discuss Adulting in terms of how we knew at this point we were now adults. Taking on the extra responsibility and just trying to figure different things together.
We are joined by Jesse Kimotho and we discuss his art journey as well as the different challenges that have come from different expectations, learning abroad and trying out new ventures. Listen in for for the full experience and get the vibes and energy that we had.
In this episode we shared on friendship and the various levels of friends that we have in our lives. We were joined by 2 guests; Nancy Muttai and Ruben Njoroge who also shared their views on the subject and also reminisced on how far we have come as friends.
in this episode we reminisce on how we started our social media journeys and also how it has changed as well as the pressure that faces many people in the social media aspects.
In this episode we discuss how in our career we have slowly been meeting and making new connection with people both in and out of our profession. Working and building relations with all these different people into a community that we can both work and support as we grow.
On this episode we talk about our mothers growing up over the years and how they worked and raised us to be the people we are today. Happy mother's day to all the mothers.
In this episode we talk about the misconceptions and misgivings from the current education system and how it affects the creative aspect as well as how we feel it can change to be better.
In this episode we look at how the society feels about art and the the changes of how art reflects on to the people and how it affects art.
On this episode we look at the times our plans did not go as planned and we had to review our strategy as we are joined by Otto Gohole.
On this episode we look into the fear of failure and how it affects different people from different aspect as well as our experiences and how we got through it.
On this episode we continue the conversation on exposure with Nick Gert and the experiences that he has undergone in the creative industry.
In this episode we talk about creative blocks and how we have experienced them and how we have worked through them on different occasions.
In this episode we discuss about creatives being approached with 'exposure' as a form of payment. We are joined with Edward Waihenya a.k.a Lebakakni as we discuss how creatives and clients should approach this.
The creative shade is about 3 creatives who have known each other since uni and in this podcast they share their journey and experiences in the creative industry. The podcast is about creating a space to discuss the typical lives of creatives and their ups and downs and help advice other young creatives in the same shoes as them.Â