Magical Humans: Live Podcast with Vania Vananina
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View Upcoming EventsJoin us for a live, special-edition of the Magical Humans podcast by Vania Vananina as part of Portland Textile Month. This episode will feature makers and entrepreneurs in the textile and fiber world in a candid conversation about creativity and humanness.
Visual artist and creativity expert Vania Vananina talks to all kinds of magical humans with in-depth interviews to investigate the creative process, find out what motivates them and inspired them to think "I can do it".
How do artists come up with ideas for their next painting? How do CEOs disrupt industries? How do chefs combine unexpected ingredients? Find out what made them think, “I can do it.”
Visual artist and creativity expert Vania Vananina talks to all kinds of magical humans to inspire you to take the leap and lead a creative life. Follow Vania’s adventures on instagram @vaniavananina!
The Magical Humans podcast is available everywhere podcasts are available!
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