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

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

By Joke Wijn

Welcome to 'Joke's Joyful Journey', a show where 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 best of all: we have a lot of fun!

At the end of every episode, each guest has a quote they like to share. Use this quote in a creative way and share it with us. We’d love to see your creations!

Enjoy the talks; these brilliant people share some golden tips, tricks and just general wonderfulness. Make sure to give them a follow.

Have fun!
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01. Aurelie Maron ✨ Multi-passionate Lettering Artist

Joke's Joyful Journey ✏️ A Multipotential Journey to Creative ClarityAug 31, 2022

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30. Natalie Brown 🌸 Threeologie 🌟 Hand Lettering Artist & Designer

30. Natalie Brown 🌸 Threeologie 🌟 Hand Lettering Artist & Designer

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?

You can find Natalie as 'Threeologie' basically everywhere on the internet, like Instagram (@Threeologie), TikTok and Pinterest. Her website is threeologie.com where you can find all the wonderful things.

And to top it off, I can offer a fantastic discount of 75% on her Handlettering Business Bundle!! This comprehensive bundle helps you to monetize your lettering and you get brilliant bonuses! I have taken all her courses, and I can honestly say, it's the best deal ever! And, at no extra cost to you, as an affiliate, I get a little commission, which is cool too :) So, go to ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠ and grab this incredible bundle and save $300! It provides you with everything you need to learn, grow, and succeed in the industry!

Enjoy!

[For more information, like the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast]

Jul 25, 202328:29
29. Karla Fripp 🖍️ Hand Letterer, Illustrator & Graphic Designer

29. Karla Fripp 🖍️ Hand Letterer, Illustrator & Graphic Designer

From South Caroline, USA, my lovely friend Karla Fripp is joining 'Joke's Joyful Journey'. Karla and I have collaborated on her 'Meet The Maker' series and now I'm thrilled to have her as a guest on the show and work together again.

Karla loves anything creative and she tries out anything she's interested in; from pottery to block printing. She is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer and also does hand-lettering.

In this episode, we chat about her big, scary and hairy goals, starting many projects and finishing them, multitasking (or not) and what it's like to get overfocused.

Karla is familiar with having many ideas, getting bored quickly and 'all the syndromes'. Other topics we touch on are social media, 'scrolling' and the creative community.

You can find Karla on Instagram (@karlafrippcreative) and her website (karlafrippcreative.com) where you can find all the amazing things she creates, like her freshly published 'Working Robots' Colouring book.

Her quote is so wonderful and we would love to see you get creative with it: "Be positive, patient and persistent".

Listen to the episode to hear all about it!

Enjoy :)

Jul 24, 202316:29
28. Tara Leslie 🖼️ Artist & Creative Coach

28. Tara Leslie 🖼️ Artist & Creative Coach

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.

And, how cool is this, for listeners of 'Joke's Joyful Journey', she has even created freebies to help you begin your journey to creative unblock: https://www.taraleslie.com/thegreennib. So much goodness!! Juicy stuff right?!

Tara has two quotes she likes to share with you:

- "We can do hard things if we remain gently consistent"

- "Lean into the unfamiliar until it becomes familiar"

You don't have to choose, you can get creative with both quotes and we would love to see your creations, so make sure to tag us :)

You can find Tara on Instagram (@iamtaraleslie) and her website (taraleslie.com), where you can find soo much awesomeness (including the freebies!).

For more information and the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

Enjoy!

Jul 12, 202331:40
27. Rosanna Palumbo 💃🏻 Love Letter Studio
Jul 10, 202324:40
26. Ezgi Platin Atzel ✏️ Lettering Artist

26. Ezgi Platin Atzel ✏️ Lettering Artist

From Istanbul, Turkey, my wonderful and talented friend Ezgi Platin joins 'Joke's Joyful Journey'. So great to have her on the show!

As many multipassionates do, Ezgi also has goals that change frequently. Her main focus though is to bring joy and motivation to the world. And wow, does she do that!

In this episode, we talk about the infamous question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" (Ezgi has a great alternative question for this one!), problem-solving and finding your purpose.

We get excited about our shared love for notebooks, the Law of Attraction and lettering motivational and encouraging words. Ezgi shares so much about her experiences and has great tips and insights. It has been absolutely marvellous chatting with her and I hope you enjoy this episode too! Will you let us know? That would be great, we would love to hear from you.

You can find Ezgi on Instagram (@ezgiplatin). Make sure to give her a follow and tag her when you get creative with her amazing quote:

"Follow Your Curiosity".

Enjoy!

Jul 05, 202331:26
25. Liane Barker 🖌️ Signwriter
Jun 29, 202333:11
24. Shreya Reddy 🐣 An Artistic Chicken
Jun 09, 202319:45
23. Anna Kamal 🖊️ Love Letters Academy
Jun 05, 202326:51
22. Max Juric ✍️ - Lettering Daily

22. Max Juric ✍️ - Lettering Daily

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."


And wow, there is a ton of fantastic content on his website, lettering-daily.com! If you sign up for his newsletter, you even get access to the cool 'Lettering Crate', which has exclusive free content to help you with your lettering & calligraphy journey.


In this episode, Max speaks openly and candidly about so many topics such as studying different subjects, prioritizing tasks and ideas, working for and by yourself and learning from 'bad' experiences. Max knows what it's like to make mistakes and how to go from 'all directions' to a structured and planned way of working. He talks about feeling burned out and his biggest breakthrough through his challenge '100 Days of Lettering' (check it out on YouTube!). And if you are wondering how to deal with having many ideas and how to monetize your work, Max has tips and a process for that too!


His quote fits perfectly to what we were chatting about in the episode: "When Everything is important, nothing is important" - Gino Wickman. Tag us when you get creative with it! And if you need any help, check out his site :) You can find Max on almost all the platforms, such as Instagram (@Lettering_daily) and of course, his website (lettering-daily.com⁠).


Chatting with Max has been absolutely amazing and so insightful. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. For more information and the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.


Enjoy!

Jun 02, 202329:43
21. Verzana Mokiem 📚 Legal & Books

21. Verzana Mokiem 📚 Legal & Books

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.

Verzana is in legislation and owns and runs a bookstore with her friend, Rishma. You can find their bookstore on www.Atlantis.sr and on Facebook (@atlantisbooksandmore).

Her quotes are really cool too:

> "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." - Oscar Wilde.

> Loosely translated: "Life is short, eat pie." LOL.

> "For the Love of Books" is one of her favourite quotes to use to write on the packaging and share with others :)


Tag us when you get creative with the quotes. We would love to see your creations.


For more information and the transcript of the podcast, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.


Enjoy! 📚

May 31, 202318:05
20. James Martin ✖️ Made By James

20. James Martin ✖️ Made By James

I still cannot believe this actually happened... The brilliantly creative and nicest human James Martin, co-founder of Creative and Animation studio Baby Giant Design Co, and, of course, his personal brand Made By James, is on Joke's Joyful Journey! Waaahhh! Pinch, pinch eh!


As an agency owner, logo and brand identity designer, invigorator, and educator, James helps creatives on their path to greatness. And wow, does he know his stuff! In our wonderful chat, James talks about offering an honest voice in the current loud world, Social Media, how everybody is a Multipotentialite to some extent, and about the willingness to commit to your creative career.


His awesome career has been over 20 years in the making, with winding roads and a ton of experience. So James definitely knows what it takes and it is so great that James is leaning into the educational space and sharing his knowledge and wisdom with the world. It has been very humbling and lots of fun talking to James.


The gems James is dropping in this episode are simply marvelous. Topics like happiness, success, the design world, distractions, trend hopping, and having many ideas.. need I say more?


You can find James on Instagram (@made.by.james), YouTube (@madebyjames), LinkedIn (@JamesMartin), and of course themadebyjames.com. James has the best resources for living your best logo life and running a creative business. There are several ways of getting a bit of James (and you definitely should, haha); subscribe to his newsletter to grab the most EPIC giveaways and receive amazing nuggets of wisdom, or sign up for his Logo Legends Course (I'm so happy to be a Logo Legend too! The community is awesome, check it out!), or get a copy of his book 'Your Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design'. It's all so good!


As James mentions hard work finding your passion - how cool is this perspective? - his quote is the epitome of that: "Effort is Free". Go and get creative with it and put the words into action. Tag us when you do, we'd love to see your creations!


For more information and the transcript of the episode, head on over to thegreennib.nl/podcast.


Enjoy! 🔥


May 18, 202334:53
19. Vivi Cardoso 🦩 Event Planner and Lettering Artist
May 12, 202326:18
18. Alanna Flowers 🌼🌸 Lettering Artist & Designer

18. Alanna Flowers 🌼🌸 Lettering Artist & Designer

“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 💚

Portfolio: agfdesignstudio.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/agfdesignstudio Newsletter: https://agfdesignstudio.ck.page Instagram: @alanna_flowers Twitter: @alanna_flowers TikTok: @alanna_flowers Pinterest: @agfdesignstudio


Alanna has an amazing course on Domestika, all about lettering quotes in Adobe Fresco: 'Expressive Lettering of Inspirational Quotes in Adobe Fresco'


For more information and the episode transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl.


Enjoy and tag us when you get creative with her quote!

🌼🌸

May 10, 202322:39
17. Kimberly Snider 👩‍🎨 Play Art With Kim

17. Kimberly Snider 👩‍🎨 Play Art With Kim

"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!


Kim is an amazing person and she shares the joy through in-person classes, her super cool blog 'Wonderful Word Wednesday' and various campaigns, like 'Spread the Love'.


In our chat, we talk about having a lot of materials and sitting amongst your supplies - as Multipotential creatives like to do LOL - and the big struggle of Imposter Syndrome. Kim's big goal is so good, I am not going to mention it here, you'll have to definitely check it out.


Make sure to check her blog - especially the one on 'Virtuoso'! - , website (playartwithkim.com) and Socials (Instagram @playartwithkim, Facebook @playartwithkim). Be sure to subscribe to her email list because her email list people are her community and always get first dibs!! And her newsletters and emails are great!


Enjoy the episode and tag us when you get creative and play with the quote! 👩‍🎨

[For more information and the transcript, head over to thegreennib.nl.]

May 09, 202318:23
16. Bianca Simons 💫 Coach, Trainer, MP, Improv
May 09, 202318:39
15. Peretta Hoekstra 💕 Hartjeperpost.nl

15. Peretta Hoekstra 💕 Hartjeperpost.nl

"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 💕


Je kunt Peretta's webshop vinden op Hartjeperpost.nl en Instagram (@hartjeperpost). Voor meer informatie en transcripts, kijk op thegreennib.nl/podcast.


English:

"Think in possibilities, not in limitations".


Lawyer and mailbox happiness bringer Peretta Hoekstra from Hartjeperpost.nl shares her great insights about running her own creative business, wanting to work in the field she studied and dealing with a long-term illness. You can be multi in various ways.


Peretta loves to make people smile and she does this with her own business: she sends mailbox packages; from Happy Birthdays to sending a mailbox hug. Listen to our wonderful chat and we hope it makes you smile 💕


Peretta's webshop is available at ⁠Hartjeperpost.nl⁠ and Instagram (⁠@hartjeperpost⁠). For more information and transcripts, have a look at thegreennib.nl/podcast.

May 02, 202316:21
14. Paloma Hodgins 🎪 Graphic Designer
May 01, 202317:36
13. Vera Drmanovski 💐 Decorative Lettering & Illustration

13. Vera Drmanovski 💐 Decorative Lettering & Illustration

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!

Vera mentions the importance of having and being part of a creative community and highlights her Lettering Ladies (@lettering_ladies): Jessica Molina (Instagram: @seejessletter), Alix Northrup (Instagram: @a.n.creative), Olga Muzician (Instagram: @olgamuzician), Flavia Salvadori (Instagram: @fvadesign), Lisa Taniguchi (Instagram: @lisa.taniguchi), Andrea Stan (Instagram: @i.am.mky). Their work is so wonderful, definitely check them out!


You can find Vera on almost every platform, under 'Vera Drmanovski', such as her own website www.veradrmanovski.com, and Instagram: @vera.drmanovski.

She has her own set of Floral Fusion brushes (including a great zine and instruction videos!) and so many other awesome products! Have a look at her shop:

https://www.veradrmanovski.com/printed-goods


Her quote is of her own making! :)

"It takes time and a lot of coffee". Have fun creating and tag us to show your creations!


I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I have. For more information, please have a look at www.thegreennib.nl/podcast.


Thank you and enjoy!

Apr 19, 202318:03
12. Catelijne Gerlag 🤹🏻‍♀️ Multipotential Coach
Apr 02, 202321:15
11. Jimbo Bernaus - ShoutBam - Lettering Artist 🦄

11. Jimbo Bernaus - ShoutBam - Lettering Artist 🦄

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."

You can find Jimbo and Tea on Instagram: ⁠@jimbobernaus⁠ & ⁠@shoutbam⁠ as well as on ⁠ShoutBam.com⁠ and YouTube! Their Procreate brushes and products are incredible. For the cover of Joke's Joyful Journey, I actually used their ⁠Eazy 3D Lettering Builder⁠ (available on ⁠Designcuts⁠). As you can tell, I'm a big fan!

For more information and the transcript, check out TheGreenNib.nl/podcast.

Go have a listen and enjoy all the brilliant creative deliciousness and tag us when you get creative with Jimbo's quote. We would love to hear from you!

#jokesjoyfuljourney #jimbobernaus #shoutbam!

Mar 20, 202325:36
09. Ingeborg Kaandorp 🌺 Handlettering & Graphic Design
Nov 12, 202210:55
08. Brendan Mudryk - Brand Strategist 🤘
Oct 03, 202217:03
07. C.J. Amaya 😎 Lettering & Illustration
Sep 19, 202221:46
06. Marieke ☀️ MaMarketing.nl ☀️ Social Media Manager & more
Sep 15, 202213:07
05. Digna van Lint 👓 Coach & Enterpreneur
Sep 12, 202215:05
04. Estée Dauphin 🌾 Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer
Sep 09, 202221:09
03. Nadine Wendel 🪴 Nadine's Urban Jungle

03. Nadine Wendel 🪴 Nadine's Urban Jungle

Nadine Wendel is extremely versatile and creative. She is a Project Manager by day, a knitting superhero and Urban Jungle Queen by night. She has her own podcast: Nadine's Urban Jungle where she shares her journey of growing plants in her home. Learn with her as she discovers how to grow those lovely greens. Make sure to subscribe to her podcast as well as follow her on Instagram :). 

Also, for the knitting lovers; Nadine talks all about patterns and how to deal with wanting to buy and try them all! Check out her account on Ravelry.

Her quote is also amazing. Make sure to tag us if you are getting creative with it! Maybe knit or cross-stitch it? 

Aug 31, 202222:31
02. Dominique Falla ⚡ Creative Funnel Coach

02. Dominique Falla ⚡ Creative Funnel Coach

Dominique Falla is an amazing creative, founder of Typism, host of the Creative Spark Podcast, creator of the Funnelancing™ Movement and a Creative Funnel Coach redefining the way creative freelancers value their work. She has packaged everything she knows about building funnels into helping you build yours. 

In this episode, we dive deeper into Multipotentialism, shiny objects and feeling like a little Jack Russell with a tennis ball. Dominique has a unique way of finding your one thing that overlaps all of the things you like and want to do. Her mission is to turn your creative spark into a flame! 

We also talk about setting goals and funnel hacking. Such fun!!

Check out her website - www.dominiquefalla.com - for lots of tools and free worksheets. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and subscribe to her wonderful podcast.

Aug 31, 202225:18
01. Aurelie Maron ✨ Multi-passionate Lettering Artist

01. Aurelie Maron ✨ Multi-passionate Lettering Artist

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. 

In this episode, we chat about her creative journey, from Graphic Design and client work to her amazing courses such as 'Digital Product Secrets' and 'Nostalgia Lettering Course'. Check out her systems for how to tackle having many ideas and how to never stare at a blank page ever again.

You can find Aurelie on Instagram and her website. Feel free to contact her as she always answers personally to everybody!

If you are feeling creative, you can use her quote 'Never Stop Learning' as a creative prompt. We would love to see your creation! Tag Aurelie (@aureliemaron) and me (@the_green_nib) on Instagram and/or use the hashtags #jjjpodcast and #jjj.

For more information and the show notes, check www.thegreennib.nl/podcast

Aug 31, 202226:33
Welcome 💚 :)

Welcome 💚 :)

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! 

One of the best things that I’ve discovered in the last few years, is the TED Talk by Emilie Wapnick. For this podcast, I’ve referenced this video as well as a Wikipedia article. All the guests have received these links before the interview and it has been a treat to see that it has sparked some recognition!

Enjoy the talks; these brilliant people share some golden tips, tricks and wonderfulness. At the end of every episode, each guest has a quote they like to share. Use this quote in a creative way and share it with us. We’d love to see your creations. Make sure to give all the guests a follow. Have fun!

For more information and the show notes, check www.thegreennib.nl/podcast. 💚

Aug 31, 202203:18