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Creative Influence
by Claire French
Welcome to Creative Influence! I am Claire French, host and founder. I am a choreographer, educator, dance artist, researcher, artistic co-director (Restless Productions), producer, and podcaster. I have spent the last three decades grappling with and revelling in a creative life in professional, academic, and community contexts. Conversation is a large part of my work, as is collaboration. I love to learn how different people relate to their creative pursuits. I am delighted to present extended conversations with creatives from multiple disciplines, invited by me. For the first series, and the launch of the Creative Influence podcast, the conversations are loosely themed around money and creativity and how my guests relate to notions of striving and thriving creatively. I love how open, generous and candid my guests are and being able to share these conversations with you makes these experienc
Episodes
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S01 E05-Dayna Szyndrowski
In this episode, I talk with Dayna Szyndrowski about many topics, including life on Galiano Island, the Leña Artist Research and Residency Centre, travel, dance practice, and culture. Dayna speaks eloquently about living with intention, privilege and authenticity. What I take away from this...
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S01 E04-Travis Knights
Travis Knights In this episode, I am joined by tap dancer extraordinaire Travis Knights. This was recorded in June 2025. We talk about teaching and learning, emotions, legacy, minstrelsy, national identity, age, performance and finding your own shuffle. He hosts his own podcast, TapLoveTour.…
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S01 E03-Joanne Hart
In this podcast episode, I talk with jewellery designer and business owner of Luxe Jewellery Design, Joanne Hart. Our conversation covers childhood whimsy, sculpture, tariffs, dogs noses, the price of silver and gold, and how connection creates purpose. I am sure you will agree Joanne is…
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S01 E02-Stephen Fisher
In this episode, my former colleague Stephen Fisher, describes himself as a Creative Technologist. He has created an avatar of himself and shares how it supports his work and personal well-being. I love where this part of the conversation goes. Stephen explains more about the Digital Aquarium…
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S01 E01-Heather Laura Gray
Heather Laura Gray and I dive deep into the world of choreography. We met in 2008 and have worked together several times. Here, we mainly talk about how Heather's career has evolved over the years and especially how it has taken off in the film and TV industry. Heather is an Emmy Award winner and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Creative Influence!
I am Claire French, host and founder. I am a choreographer, educator, dance artist, researcher, artistic co-director (Restless Productions), producer, and podcaster. I have spent the last three decades grappling with and revelling in a creative life in professional, academic, and community contexts.
Conversation is a large part of my work, as is collaboration. I love to learn how different people relate to their creative pursuits. I am delighted to present extended conversations with creatives from multiple disciplines, invited by me. For the first series, and the launch of the Creative Influence podcast, the conversations are loosely themed around money and creativity and how my guests relate to notions of striving and thriving creatively.
I love how open, generous and candid my guests are and being able to share these conversations with you makes these experienc
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Claire French
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Welcome to Creative Influence! I am Claire French, host and founder. I am a choreographer, educator, dance artist, researcher, artistic co-director (Restless Productions), producer, and podcaster. I have spent the last three decades grappling with and revelling in a creative life in professional,...
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