Welcome! The InkSpark podcast for kids who are, or want to be, creative. We talk about what creativity is and how you can find and grow your creative spark. Meet Tracy and Kati, your podcast hosts, and join us every month to hear from amazing creators who share their stories and tips with you.
In this episode of the InkSpark podcast, Kati, Tracy, and Stephanie discuss creativity and Stephanie's journey from fashion design to teaching kids craft.
We explore the importance of teaching techniques and how copying other people's creations helps us learn and develop our own style.
We talk about creativity and ADHD, and how our being part of a community helps us both in being creative and managing the "boring" stuff.
Big Ideas:
Creativity is a process
Teaching techniques is essential
ADHD influences creative processes
Having likeminded creative friends is important for our own creativity
Find Stephanie over on instagram at @loubiblu. And check out the InkSpark website or instagram for more!
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15 Sept 2026
Episode 2: Barb Nigg (Part 2)
If you haven't listened to part one of Barb's interview yet, go and listen to it first!
In part 2 of our interview with cartoonist and animal lover Barb Nigg, she shares her journey and talks about the importance of lots of different experiences for storytelling. She talks about the role of writing in cartoons and other creative activities she enjoys. Barb also shares her thoughts on creativity, the importance of rest, and the inspiration she draws from her stinky dogs and horses.
She highlights the need for empathy and how parental expectations can affect children's creativity. We cover a wide range of topics about art, creativity, and teaching. We talk about the importance of keeping it simple in art, the challenges of judging other people's artwork, and the value of communication through creative pursuits. We also shared our experiences with sharing our creative work and just how important a supportive community can be.
17 Jun 2026
Episode 2: Barb Nigg, cartoonist
Our conversation with Barb explores creativity, how she sparks it, and how she deals with creative challenges. Barb shares insights into her creative process, childhood experiences, and the importance of imagination. We also dive into strategies for overcoming self-doubt and creative blocks, and the need for balance in creativity. As an added bonus, we get to know Barb's farting dogs and clever horses!
Takeaways
Creativity is a human characteristic
Creativity requires a balance of input and downtime
19 May 2026
Episode 1: Q&A with T&K
In the first InkSpark podcast, Kati and Tracy chat about their own creative experiences and thoughts. We talk about what creativity means to us, how we express it and share it; what we do if we feel stuck or we can't get started; and how we deal with mistakes or perfectionism.
If you're a young creator, you can send your art or writing to us at InkSpark.org (http://InkSpark.org) for the upcoming issue of our digital magazine for young writers. Get it in by May 31!
15 Apr 2026
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Introducing your podcast hosts, two creatives who love to write and share ideas. We can't wait to bring you loads of amazing guests to share their creative stories and answer your questions!
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