This is How We Create

Francely Plaza is a freelance makeup artist born and raised in Chicago. An artist at heart, she made the decision over 15 years ago to make the human face her canvas. Since then, working with makeup has become her expertise, and beauty her passion. Francely worked at Sephora for over 9 years as a Senior Makeup Artist where she was in charge of Sephora’s makeup artist team development. In that role, she taught and certified new makeup artists at a Sephora stores.

If you ever get the pleasure of working with Francely she is grace under fire. She has a calming quality that reinforces her mastery and knowledge of all things makeup and beauty products.

Books: Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup

https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Beauty-History-Gabriela-Hernandez/dp/0764353004

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/francely_makeup/

Website: https://www.francelymakeup.com/

Stay connected with Martine Séverin:

https://martineseverin.com/

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This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina

My guest Susan J Chen is an award-winning photographer whose work bridges the commercial and fine art world.  She uses a conceptual approach to fashion, portraits, things, and motion.

Her work has been described as cinematic, moody and emotionally charged with color and dark humor.

Susan was chosen by Saatchi Art as one of top 100 women artists in the world.  Her work has been shown in NY, LA, SF, Minneapolis, Tokyo, Miami, and Cataluna, Spain.

Movies:

Keep up with Susan J Chen  https://www.susanjchen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/susanjchen/

In the Mood for Love - Wong kar Wai

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Pedro Almodovar

https://www.saatchiart.com/all?query=susan%20j%20chen#

Andreas Endregaard is a photographer, videographer, digital marketer brand owner, and Korean bbq enthusiast.

Andreas went to Michigan State University for Marketing, before moving to Chicago to start his professional career.

A lover of all things fashion and sneaker-related, he wouldn’t be the creator he is now if it wasn’t for the dream of running a successful clothing brand.

Over his life, he’s tried several creative endeavors (DJing, sewing custom hats, making beats, and hosting events).

These endeavors led him to create films and photography. This sense of creation and the camera gave him a sense of purpose he didn’t know he was looking for.

Eventually, Dre would leave his corporate job to pursue photography and film full-time.

Book recommendations: Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads Paperback – February 1, 2016

by Luke Sullivan &  Edward Boches

Stay connected with Andreas:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/andreasendregaard/

Forever Grateful: https://www.forevergr4teful.com/

https://www.andreasendregaard.com/

Stay connected with Martine Séverin:

https://martineseverin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/martine.sev...

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

Today on the show we have Chicago based potter, Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery.

Essentialism and minimalism are always on her mind when creating. To that end, she believes that the objects in our homes should be useful, durable, and beautiful. In service to these beliefs, all of her work is microwave, dishwasher, and even oven safe. Beautiful doesn’t have to be precious. Useful can still be romantic. Danielle specializes in ceramic dinnerware and housewares. She credits her inspiration to nature, classic Asian motifs, Chinatown, and—over everything else—restaurant and food culture.

She grew up in a Thai/Pacific rim restaurant in upstate New York and learned from a very young age that food is special, personal, and becomes even more meaningful when presented with care and attention to detail. Each piece Danielle makes is focused on enhancing the beauty and ritual of your table.

Monsoon Pottery:  https://monsoonpottery.com/

Connect with Danielle on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/monsoonpottery/

Book Recommendation: The Secret History by Donna Tartt

How to be an AntiRacist  by Ibram X. Kendi

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

Stay connected with Martine Séverin:

https://martineseverin.com/

On the podcast today, we’re chatting with photographer Thalia Gochez. When I first came across Thalia work, I gasped. She creates portraits of the womxn in her neighborhood in a tender yet commanding way.  She arrests your attention to convey her love and respect for her subjects.

A print of Thalia’s work hangs proudly in my home. Each time I pass this image of two young women sitting on a stoop, I settle more securely into myself. I see more beauty in the world. 

During our conversation, we talk about how Thalia centers herself in order to create work. We cover what she demands when taking a commission in order to create her special brand of magic.  This episode is a masterclass in how to step into your power.

Book recommendation:  All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks

Stay in touch with Thalia Gochez:  https://www.instagram.com/thaliagochez/

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

On the podcast today, we’re chatting with photographer Thalia Gochez. When I first came across Thalia work, I gasped. She creates portraits of the womxn in her neighborhood in a tender yet commanding way.  She arrests your attention to convey her love and respect for her subjects.

A print of Thalia’s work hangs proudly in my home. Each time I pass this image of two young women sitting on a stoop, I settle more securely into myself. I see more beauty in the world. 

During our conversation, we talk about how Thalia centers herself in order to create work. We cover what she demands when taking a commission in order to create her special brand of magic.  This episode is a masterclass in how to step into your power.

Book recommendation:  All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks

Stay in touch with Thalia Gochez:  https://www.instagram.com/thaliagochez/

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

On today’s show, I’m pleased to welcome Nolis Anderson a Chicago-based portrait photographer.

I talk with Nolis about his journey from pharmacy school to becoming a successful photographer. We talk about how to navigate a new career, about learning how to learn and about how to stay top of mind clients in a low-key way.  Enjoy!

Marc Laroche: https://larochemarc.com/

The Photographer’s Playbook: https://aperture.org/shop/the-photographer-s-playbook-books/

Profit First:  https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/B06X15WW79/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=profit+first&qid=1586972891&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-2

South Facing Windows: https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5cf49641e83cc6000fe2ba57

The Simple Good: http://www.thesimplegood.org/

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

I'm excited to welcome writer, Roxanne Fequiere to the show.  Roxanne's writing is witty, introspective and simply delightful. If she were a TV character, she definitely would be Rhoda of The Mary Tyler Moore Show!  During our conversation, we discuss crafting relationships and a life of our choosing.

You can learn more about Roxanne and about her work here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxannefequiere/

Roxanne’s Website: https://roxannefequiere.com/

Roxanne’s wedding in Domino Magazine: https://www.domino.com/content/roxanne-fequiere-wedding/ 

Golly Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/gollymagazine/

Girls at Library: https://www.girlsatlibrary.com/interviews/roxanne-fequiere

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.

Welcome to This is How We Create!

My name is Martine Séverin, a commercial and lifestyle photographer based in Chicago IL.  I’m so excited to record this intro episode to the This is How We Create show.  

This is How We Create digs deeper into the creative life of contemporary artists of color.  Discover what feeds their creativity and how they found (or are finding) their artistic voice. Through these intimate and candid conversations, you will gain insights into the lives of creative professionals that are hard to find anywhere else.

You can learn more about us at http://www.howwecreatepodcast.com/ or at https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/

This is How We Create has been edited by Casandra Voltolina.