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TWENTYTHREETEA

by Jelena Nagraisalovic

TWENTYTHREETEA dedicates itself to learning about the real lives of up-and-coming Artists who are pursuing their passion as their career. This platform creates a community of creatives who share their stories to serve other arts workers. The honest approach to the grind and unfiltered conversations is refreshing yet funny. If you’re striving towards your dreams you’re bound to learn something from this podcast on how to achieve them by creating your own opportunity.

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Episodes

  1. My first commercial

    Today I talk about what it was like shooting my first commercial, the Canadian Artist Kenojuak Ashevak and my plans for the twentythreeteaRV!

  2. Booked it!

    Today Nick and I will be talking about how attainable your goals are, my recent condo audition and finding out I booked it, my old professor and the naming of a school in KW! Plus a lot more fun with some quick hits at the end as always!

  3. Covid Testing

    Today Nick and I talk about him getting tested for Covid as well as a possible job opportunity for me.

  4. Nikki Duval

    Here we are with the 50th guest! I just want to say again how happy I am to have reached this mark. It’s been a beautiful year and a half of talking to people with unique stories. Thank you to my dearest Nikki for being today’s guest and for sharing all she did! It’s really an episode you don’t...

  5. Netflix and Learn

    Nick and I talk about how to make a self-tape, talking to a producer about broadcasting and radio, netflix documentaries we watched and other Art news in the city.

  6. itsstriking

    Today we talk to Katarina Sucevic who created itsstriking a clothing collection by first asking her mom to show her how to sew and only growing from there. She has a passion for fashion and is debating between programs in either Toronto or Italy.

  7. What is expropriation?

    Today Nick and I talk about some heavy topics, everything from police brutality to sexual abuse victims, and gun violence in Toronto. We also talk about what we learned about a Canadian artist by the name of Emily Carr.

  8. Quarantine Creative Block

    Today we talk with Sof from Beware about hitting a creative block even before quarantine, as well as her possible new path in photoshop and graphic design. She is super honest and candid with us about what it's been like being at home and what's kept her sane.

  9. Having hard conversations

    Today Nick and I talk about having hard conversations about race and injustice as well as what the podcast will look like moving forward.

  10. Keaton TF Evans on Film

    Today we talk to Keaton about videography, editing and producing, as well as virtually everything else there is that comes along with working in the Film industry. Keaton has been doing this professionally for practically his entire life, literally since he was a little kid. Speaking of little...

  11. For the love of Trinity

    What's up people! On this week's episode, Nick and I discuss the chaos that took place at Trinity Bellwoods, the Vincent Van Gogh drive through exhibit, shoe customization at Mack House, and much more! If you want to hear our perspectives on these topics, be sure to check this week's episode out!

  12. Pressure into Power

    Today we talk about feeling pressure to show that you deserve to be in a space. Regrets and wishes of pushing ourselves harder or those around us, and things like how to remain positive when you’ve set a goal and don’t reach it but instead create a new one. Also lots more important topics that…

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  13. Everyone has an opinion

    On todays episode Nick and I talk about how everyone has an opinion on how to handle COVID19, why a charity rejected a donation of 200K, and if masterclass is worth the investment. Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!

  14. Actors in isolation - with Connie Manfredi

    Today I talk to my friend Connie about having a show for Second City be Cancelled and waiting for the green light to continue. How she found the right agent for her, and moving back to Toronto after having a hard time in the first attempt.

  15. Is Instagram dead?

    Howdy y'all, hope everyone had a stellar Mother's Day weekend! In this week's episode, Nick and I discuss a multitude of topics, including TIFF, Twitter vs. Instagram, and Youtubers not social distancing.

  16. This thing over yet?

    On this week's episode, Nick and I talk about various topics including Mukbang videos, quarantine hypocrisy, and we have a short discussion about wearing socks in the house, I swear, you don't want to miss out on this episode!

  17. TikTok goes the clock

    On our first episode with qua-host Nick Peciak we're talking about everything from if you should be shopping right now to how to go viral on TikTok.

  18. Just Listen

    Today we're talking about the lack of diversity in Kitchener-Waterloo and how to not let our egos defend our perspective and instead just listen.

  19. When are nipples okay?

    paper magazine recently put out a photo on instagram of Artist Acra, and I want to talk about why her nipples aren't censored while if other female-identifying people were to have this photo up it would be taken down do to violating rules.

  20. isolating together

    Mary and I talk about her passion for food and art, and how she combines the two! We also discuss how difficult it can be for people with mental health issues to self-isolate and how everyone is different and has different limits. This is probably my last in-person conversation for awhile so I…

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  21. day by day

    An update on COVID-19 and how we're all doing.

  22. "The show cannot go on"

    The show must go on, this has always been the motto. For a lot of Arts workers however this is unfortunately not the case. Today I talk about the impact Corona has had on the Arts community as well as just myself and the people around me. This is a very uncomfortable time for everyone and I hope…

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  23. Breakdown and Breakthrough

    After 3 weeks of a mental health break and adulting I'm back to spill all the tea.

  24. Neglecting the present

    Today I talk about self funding you art, getting into a Masters program in Wales for Film production, as well as focusing on the now rather than always planning for the future.

  25. Not just the good bits

    Just a quick warning that on today’s episode we touch on some sensitive topics of sexual assault. Today Navtej and I have a very honest and open conversation about what her expectations were of being an actor and what the realty of it has actually been. Things such as commercial work and...

  26. Believe

    Here's me singing the chorus of Cher's "Believe"

  27. Expensive city living

    This episode is about what it's like pursuing your art while living in an expensive city that is fuelling you while simutaneaously draining you.

  28. with my own two hands

    Keston gives vintage clothes a new life. He grew up in Toronto where he has seen a lot of Artists get eaten up by the city. He gives advice on how to not let that happen to you and how he's been able to make a living by only doing things he likes.

  29. Succubus audition

    My first ever audition for film/tv in Toronto!

  30. Struggling with patience

    Happy Me Monday! I'm talking about my struggle with patience in terms of where I want to be in my career and life and where I actually am.

  31. The Last Tea

    Today we celebrate 1 year of the podcast!

  32. Henri Fabergé

    THIS IS CRAZY! Henry is officially our last guest of season 1. I want to thank him for pushing boundaries in the Arts and asking important questions as well as starting many valuable conversations through his work. Henry describes himself as an Artist and community agitator. From forming his…

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  33. I am what my movement is

    Bradley is a contemporary dancer and choreographer based in Montreal. There were a few things we didn’t cover in this episode so I’m going to dish it out here! Bradley is a recipient of the Concept to Realization Grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. In an email Brad sent me he had this to...

  34. How do we talk about music

    Claire Ridgely is a singer and songwriter based in Montreal Quebec.

  35. What words can do

    Michaela is an Author and Poet in Waterloo, she's also a dog mom and a scorpio.

  36. Kendal Thompson

    Kendal is a singer/songwriter and self-care advocate in Toronto. Meeting her was an absolute pleasure. We talked a lot about healing through art and what it means to be self-aware. I genuinely love her music and now listen to it regularly. You should check out her album OK Cool with one of my...

  37. FIRST FIVE- JessKal

    Catch up with Jessica Kalman one of my best friends and a powerful female entrepreneur.

  38. FIRST FIVE- Alice in Euroland

    We catch up with Alice after 8 months on her career in photography, and her plan to move to Europe.

  39. FIRST FIVE- Beat of a drum

    We catch up with Evan from episode 7 to hear his biggest opportunity to date.

  40. FIRST FIVE- Mr.Dennis

    Kyle Patrick Dennis tells us about his life as a teacher 8 months after our last interview and whether or not he still does videography.

  41. FIRST FIVE- Uncle Nicky

    Nick Peciak catches us up on what he's been up to these last 8 months, his new projects, and whether or not he'll continue rap.

  42. The Tillie to my Anne

    Glenna was able to make me laugh throughout this episode even though that’s my job! Something I felt as soon as I met her was her positive energy and openness, as well as her confidence. She’s also very funny, like I said. Glenna was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and is currently taking a…

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  43. Liz on Lock

    Liz is a singer/songwriter who calls Toronto her home. She has many things to be proud of and yet she still had the grace to sit down with me and chat about behind the scenes stuff. She shared with us how she got on iTunes hot new artists list as well as writing a song for the motion picture...

  44. It's in the cards

    Lia is a creator who just moved from Dublin Ireland to Toronto 10 months ago! Even though she has a full time office job Lia's passion lies fully in the arts. Whether she's behind the scenes or working on a script, or falling asleep to reading one she is fully invested in breaking into the industry.

  45. Make a name for yourself

    Taras Lavren struck my attention when I learned he was a big part of Blink twice Films, a Toronto based collective of actors and filmmakers who make one minute films and upload them to instagram. Getting to know Taras was even more impressive with his long list of experience in the industry on…

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  46. Apples for Dinner

    Ryan Brough is a Director, photographer, and editor in the city of Toronto!

  47. the perfect pair

    Today we talk to my good friend from high-school Maggie! Maggie is a recent graduate from the creative industries program at Ryerson University in Toronto and just had her glove collection in Montreal's start-up fashion show! We also get nostalgic about the past!

  48. Emma

    Today we talk to a friend I've had since I was 10. Dance has been apart of Emma's life since she was a child. Doing dance as a kid to going to an arts high-school and then further pursuing it at the university of Concordia in Montreal, she has really dedicated much of her life to the craft.…

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  49. Bad Waitress

    Today we talk to Katelyn Molgard from the bad waitress band!

  50. Art is for everyone

    Today I talk to a visual artist who graduated from OCAD in downtown Toronto as well as a member of the band "doing this dishes" a name he claims is dumb but not too obnoxious.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

TWENTYTHREETEA dedicates itself to learning about the real lives of up-and-coming Artists who are pursuing their passion as their career. This platform creates a community of creatives who share their stories to serve other arts workers. The honest approach to the grind and unfiltered conversations is refreshing yet funny. If you’re striving towards your dreams you’re bound to learn something from this podcast on how to achieve them by creating your own opportunity.

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Jelena Nagraisalovic

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