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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas

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 Welcome to "Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose" with Nicole Thomas!

Join host Nicole Thomas as she sits down with writers, artists, and visionaries who share their journeys and the services that helped them achieve their goals.

Each episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and empowering conversations designed to help you discover your passion, live with purpose, and elevate your path to success.

Tune in for motivating stories, valuable insights, and actionable tips that will inspire you to live a more fulfilled, purpose-driven life.#PassionAndPurpose #Inspiration #Empowerment #NicoleThomasCopyright Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide Art
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  • EP 26 - Creating a Life Through Art | Bryant Small | Visual Artist, Curator, and Co-Founder of KAAI

    EP 26 - Creating a Life Through Art | Bryant Small | Visual Artist, Curator, and Co-Founder of KAAI
    Jul 10 2025
    Podcast Title: Let's Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole ThomasEpisode Title:Episode 26 – Creating a Life Through Art | Bryant Small, Visual Artist, Curator, and Co-Founder of KAAIHosted by: Nicole ThomasGuest: Bryant SmallRelease Date: 07/10/2025Duration: 57 MINS🎨 Episode Summary:In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Bryant Small—a celebrated visual artist, curator, and co-founder of KAAI—to explore the transformational power of embracing your creativity. From a pivotal moment of self-recognition in an art gallery to boldly blending art, curation, and social media, Bryant's journey is a testament to the power of owning your artistic identity at any stage of life.Bryant shares how his mother's influence, personal breakthroughs, and deep commitment to authentic expression have fueled his multifaceted career. He opens up about discovering alcohol ink as his medium of choice, curating from an artist's perspective, building community through art, and redefining what it means to be an artist in today's digital and AI-driven world.Whether you're a creative professional, an aspiring artist, or simply looking to reconnect with your passion, this episode offers practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and an empowering reminder: art is a superpower, and there's room for everyone to create.🎙️ Featured Guest:Bryant SmallVisual Artist | Curator | Co-Founder of KAAIKnown for vibrant alcohol ink art and intuitive expressionAdvocate for artist rights and education in business and brandingCreator of the bFly777 brandSocial Media Influencer and EducatorWebsite: bfly777.comInstagram: @bfly777 | @bfly777facesTikTok: @bfly777🔑 Key Topics Covered:Creative Beginnings: How a 2nd-grade math project sparked a lifetime of creativityThe Power of Recognition: The moment Bryant declared, "I am an artist," and how it changed everythingFrom Corporate to Creative: Letting go of traditional roles to fully embrace art as a callingThe Role of Family: A heartwarming collaboration with his mother that symbolized newfound freedomMedium of Choice: Exploring alcohol ink on Yupo paper and why I chose itColor as Language: Why he avoids black and brown ink and focuses on vibrant, emotive palettesArt as Superpower: Pushing past creative blocks and showing up daily with confidenceThe Business of Art: Pricing work with intention, treating art as a startup, and managing contracts wiselyCurating with Purpose: Creating spaces for underrepresented artists and elevating how art is presentedSocial Media Influence: How TikTok and Instagram revolutionized visibility for artists and creatorsAI & Art: How KAAI empowers artists to protect their work and use AI on their termsCreative Freedom: Why artists must bet on themselves, stay authentic, and never limit their potential💡 Notable Quotes:"Art is my superpower—it's in my veins. I can't help but create.""That moment in the gallery was everything. It allowed me to say out loud—I am an artist.""Your art is your business. Know your worth. Price your work like you're paying yourself.""Social media gives power back to the artist. You can build your own audience without the gatekeepers.""You can be a curator, an artist, a creative director. Don't let anyone tell you who you get to be."🛠️ Resources & Mentions:KAAI (Kaleidoscope AI) – An AI-powered platform co-founded by Bryant Small that enables artists to create and sell digital/physical works while protecting their originalityYupo Paper – A synthetic, non-porous surface ideal for alcohol ink paintingTikTok for Artists – Tips for leveraging social media to grow your art audience and brandBridge Art Gallery – The gallery where Bryant's pivotal artistic transformation occurred🌟 Connect with Nicole Thomas:Host: Nicole ThomasPassion Coach | Podcast Host | SpeakerWebsite: Instagram: @letstalkpassionandpurposeEmail: 📣 Call to Action:Did this episode reignite your creative fire?✅ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!📲 Share this episode with a fellow creative ready to bet on themselves.💌 Stay connected with Nicole Thomas for more stories of purpose, impact, and passion-driven living.
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    58 min
  • EP 25 - Finding Clarity in the Chaos | Bridgette Bramlage | Collage Artist

    EP 25 - Finding Clarity in the Chaos | Bridgette Bramlage | Collage Artist
    Jul 3 2025
    Podcast Title: Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas🎨 Episode Title:Episode 25 – Finding Clarity in the Chaos | Bridgette Bramlage, Collage Artist🎧 Host: Nicole Thomas🎤 Guest: Bridgette Bramlage📅 Release Date: 07/03/2025🌐 Guest Website: www.bridgetbramlage.com📲 Instagram: @bridget_bramlage🖼️ Episode Summary:In this energizing and thought-provoking episode, Nicole Thomas welcomes Bridgette Bramlage, a bold and dynamic collage artist from Chicago, who transforms vintage magazines and advertisements into powerful, humorous, and deeply feminist visual narratives. What began as a way to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic blossomed into an award-winning career, featuring gallery exhibitions, artist residencies in the U.S. and France, and a signature analog aesthetic grounded in storytelling, commentary, and craft.Bridgette shares how chaos, curiosity, and community shaped her creative evolution. From making messes with paper at her kitchen table to curating collections like "Factory Girls" and preparing for the Chicago Other Art Fair, she details how collage has become her artistic voice and a feminist advocacy tool. This conversation explores the power of play, the importance of imperfection, and the freedom that comes with claiming your creative identity at any age.👩‍🎨 About the Guest:Bridgette Bramlage is a Chicago-based analog collage artist and vintage magazine enthusiast. Since beginning her artistic journey in 2020, she has exhibited nationally and internationally, been featured in Create Collage and Chicago Collage magazines, and participated in residencies at the Collage Institute (New Orleans) and Château Orquevaux (France). Her analog work is renowned for its vibrant layering, emotional impact, and subversive feminist themes, all created entirely by hand without digital manipulation.🔑 Key Topics Covered:Pandemic Beginnings: How college became Bridgette’s self-soothing outlet during COVID-19Claiming “Artist” as Identity: The pivotal moment someone told her, “You ARE an artist”Analog Only: Why she remains devoted to traditional cut-and-paste techniquesCreative Process: A chaotic, intuitive flow where meaning often comes after the compositionFeminist Commentary: Using vintage advertising to invert outdated gender rolesThe Factory Girls Series: A powerful exploration of female identity through deconstructed carsArtist Residency in France: How two weeks in Château Orquevaux rewired her creative brainTeaching and Community: Her workshops with the design and architecture communitiesThe Role of Play: Why embracing mess, imperfection, and experimentation is essentialUpcoming Work: Preparing for The Other Art Fair and One of a Kind Show in Chicago✨ Notable Quotes:“I’m a messy woman—and paper is the most gratifying mess I know.”“There is no right or wrong in college. There is only you—and play.”“College gave me a place to put all my anxiety and turn it into something that speaks.”“Art is conversation. If I can get someone to walk closer, to ask questions, my work is done.”“Images matter. If I can’t speak it aloud, I will say it with my scissors.”🧩 Featured Series:Factory Girls Inspired by her Detroit roots and vintage car advertisements, Bridgette reimagines automobiles as abstract, machine-like sculptures that challenge gendered narratives around labor, identity, and power.Upcoming Series – Undomesticated A deconstruction of mid-century ideals of femininity, housewifery, and societal expectations, reimagined through collage as commentary, rebellion, and playful disruption.🛠️ Practical Takeaways for Creatives:Start messy. Just grab paper and play—don’t wait for perfection.Community is essential. Share your work and find your people.Be open to unexpected inspiration. Even glue can teach you something.Protect your analog process in a digital world—it’s your personal touch.Your art doesn’t need to speak immediately; meaning can emerge over time.📣 Call to Action:Feeling inspired?🎧 Subscribe to Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose⭐ Leave a rating and review to help others discover the show📲 Share this episode with a fellow creative who needs to embrace their inner artist🌈 Follow Bridgette’s evolving journey on Instagram: @bridget_bramlage🖼️ Explore her collections at www.bridgetbramlage.com🎤 About the Host:Nicole Thomas is a speaker, purpose coach, and host of Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose, where she brings visionary creatives and changemakers to the mic for deep, honest conversations. Her mission is to help others live intentionally, courageously, and creatively.
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    42 min
  • EP 24 - Lessons from a Creative Life | Kate Murdoch | Australian Artist and Writer

    EP 24 - Lessons from a Creative Life | Kate Murdoch | Australian Artist and Writer
    Jun 26 2025
    Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas
    Episode 24 – “Lessons from a Creative Life” with Kate Murdoch

    Episode Snapshot
    Australian artist-turned-novelist Kate Murdoch joins Nicole to unpack what a lifetime of creativity really looks like—spanning gallery walls, award-winning historical fiction, international residencies, and the daily rituals that keep her inspired. Together, they explore the power of early mentors, the discipline behind “play,” and why beauty and refuge still matter in a hyper-digital world.Guest at a Glance

    Name Kate Murdoch
    Based in Melbourne, Australia
    Creative Hats Fine-art painter
    • Historical-fiction author
    Notable Books Stone Circle (2017) – Chaucer Awards “First in Category”
    • The Orange Grove (2019) – Chaucer Awards Finalist
    Current Focus 1970s-set Positano novel (3rd draft)
    • Abstract “shield” paintings inspired by tropical flora
    Fresh Milestones 2024 writing residency at Château d’Orquevaux (France)
    • Upcoming painting residency in Skopelos, Greece

    Conversation Highlights
    Segment Talking Points & Gems
    1. Origins of a Calling • Drawing stories on her bedroom floor at 8 yo • First art-school prize judged by a university dean • The gentle mentorship of primary-school teacher Irina Sibley
    2. Dual Passions, One Path • Switching from oils to acrylics to “paint faster” • Manuscript #1 that never saw daylight—and why she’s grateful • How historical-fiction research starts six months before draft one
    3. The Role of Community • Founding a writers’ critique group after a short course • Autonomy (HarperCollins) and building feedback resilience • Residencies as “beautiful isolation + like-minded fuel”
    4. Discipline & Daily Practice • 500-word minimum, candles, and strong tea • Meditating or exercising almost daily to escape “digital-age steroids” • Tricks for introverts facing launches & live interviews
    5. Themes That Keep Returning • Extreme ideologies & fractured discourse • Nature as refuge—“painting is inward; writing goes outward”
    6. Navigating Industry Shifts • Paper shortages, shrinking attention spans, and AI anxiety • Traditional vs. self-publishing realities (AUS vs. US)
    7. Advice Corner • “Read, read … then read some more” for aspiring historical-fiction writers • Build creative “allies” and protect hermit time • Public-speaking fear? Toastmasters, prep, breathe, and treat it like coffee with a friend
    Memorable Quotes
    • “Creativity is a meditation—exercise the muscle every day.” – Kate’s biological father.
    • “Writing pushes me out into the world; painting pulls me back into refuge.” – Kate Murdoch.
    • “Beauty isn’t superficial; it lets people exhale in a troubled world.” – Kate Murdoch.
    Practical Takeaways
    1. Create Ritual Triggers – A consistent sensory cue (such as tea, a candle, or a playlist) trains your brain to enter “work mode” on demand.
    2. Alternate Mediums to Stay Fresh – Switching between fast acrylic studies and slower oil canvases can reset creative energy.
    3. Small Wins Matter – Publishing short stories or entering art prizes sustains momentum when bigger projects stall.
    4. Guard the Calendar – Schedule solitude and community; both are non-negotiable fuel sources for long-game creativity.
    5. Feedback ≠ Failure – Seek critiques early; cultivate “hardy skin” so your best work makes it to shelves and walls.
    Resources & Links
    • Kate’s Art Portfolio: KateMurdoch.com
    • Author Site & Blog: KateMurdochAuthor.com
    • Instagram (Art): @katemurdochart
    • Instagram (Writing): @katemurdoch2
    Connect with Nicole Thomas
    • Instagram: @theNicoleThomas
    • LinkedIn: Nicole Thomas
    • Show Website & Archive: coming soon
    Call to Action
    Loved Kate’s blend of canvases and chapters? Follow, rate, and leave a quick review in your favorite podcast app—it helps more purpose-seekers find us.

    Share the episode on social and tag
    #PassionAndPurposePod so we can amplify your takeaways!
    Production Credits
    • Host & Executive Producer: Nicole Thomas
    • Audio/Edit: Positive Power XXI Studios
    • Show Notes Writer: ChatGPT (OpenAI o3)
    • Music: “Purpose Pulse” by JamCore Media
    © 2025 Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose Podcast. All rights reserved.
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    41 min

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