On Creativity with Paula Wallace
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2024 Webby Award Nominee: Podcasts - Arts & Culture - Coco Rocha2022 Webby Award Nominee: Best Live Podcast Recording - Robert Fairer.2022 Communicator Award of Excellence: Individual Episode in Entertainment - Maggie Gyllenhaal.The podcast for creatives, by creatives! Hosted by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) President and Founder Paula Wallace, On Creativity enthralls listeners through interviews with leading voices and some of the most prominent makers, thinkers, auteurs, and inventors of our time. Wherever you are, we've saved a seat for you — come join the conversation.
Episodes
- Noah Centineo on The Recruit, Storytelling, and Creative Growth (Re-Upload)
How do you redefine your creative identity under the global spotlight? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with actor and producer Noah Centineo. Known to millions as the breakout star of Netflix’s To A…
- Designing Hit Reality TV: Jeff Probst on Storytelling and Creativity
How do you keep a creative vision fresh for over two decades? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer Jeff Probst to deconstruct the creative engine behin…
- Mark Hamill on the Art of Storytelling and Longevity in Hollywood
How does a "living legend" stay grounded while inspiring generations? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Mark Hamill. While the…
- Amanda Seyfried on the Art of Performance and Creative Courage
What does it take to sustain a transformative career in Hollywood? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace welcomes Academy Award-nominated actress Amanda Seyfried. Recorded at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, this c…
- From Harry Potter to Mr Bates: Toby Jones on Creative Versatility
How does an actor disappear into a role? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with the legendary Toby Jones at the SCAD Lacoste Film Festival. Known for his incredible range and "chameleonic" ability to…
- Jany Temime: Behind the Seams of Cinema’s Biggest Franchises
How do you dress a Wizard, a 007 agent, and a Targaryen Queen? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with the legendary, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime. From the magical halls of Hogwarts to t…
- Fashion & Leadership: A Conversation with Tory Burch and Pierre-Yves Roussel
What happens when creative vision meets world-class business strategy? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace hosts an exclusive conversation with fashion designer and philanthropist Tory Burch and her husband, Pier…
- Peter Copping on the Future of Lanvin and the Art of the Heritage Brand
How do you revitalize a 135-year-old fashion legacy? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace speaks with Peter Copping, the newly appointed Artistic Director of Lanvin. Renowned for his romantic silhouettes and maste…
- From A-COLD-WALL* to SR_A: Samuel Ross on Creative Optimism
How do you build a design empire that spans from streetwear to smart technology? In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with the visionary Samuel Ross MBE. From his start as a design assistant to the late…
- Antoni Porowski
The Taste of Positivity… 'Queer Eye' star Antoni Porowski is hitting the roadways and airways to explore the culinary and cultural history of entertainment's most compelling stars in 'No Taste Like Home'. From his flair in the kitchen to h…
- Daniel Roseberry
Never Be Protective of a Good Idea… The 2024 CFDA International Designer of the Year and winner of the 2024 Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion is here! As creative director of Schiaparelli, Daniel Roseberry has…
- Kevin Costner
Riding the Horizon… For forty years, 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival Legend of Cinema Award honoree Kevin Costner has scaled the tallest heights of film and television and is still actively exploring and innovating in his fiercely indepen…
- Colman Domingo
In Service to the Story... Admired across stage and screen for his decades of singular talent, Colman Domingo follows his tour de force performance in “Rustin” with another essential true story: “Sing Sing.” The film spotlights the Rehabil…
- Amy Adams
Call of the Wild… It’s time to get closer to man’s best friend than ever before with “Nightbitch” and its beloved star Amy Adams. With six Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe wins, and eight additional Golden Globe nominations (inc…
- Janty Yates
Gucci and Gladiators Too... In November, dust off your best toga because it’s time to return to the Colosseum for “Gladiator II.” This film marks the fifteenth collaboration between director Ridley Scott and today’s special guest, costume…
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
When I Come Back, You’ll Know, Know, Know… From her years as one of the Young British Artists who took the contemporary art scene by storm to her achievements as a filmmaker, Sam Taylor-Johnson is a leading lady and her stage is the viewfi…
- Wes Gordon
No Sad Colors… During SCADstyle 2024, history was made when the fashion house Carolina Herrera received its second SCAD Etoile Award. In 2016, Paula Wallace presented the award to Carolina herself, and in the Spring, her creative director…
- Francesco Risso
A Match Made in Marni... In 2016, Francesco Risso became creative director of one of fashion's most beloved brands: Marni. Under his leadership, Marni soared to new heights and unbridled creativity under the "Marnifesto" and the Virginia W…
- Rene Celestin
Let the Games Begin... Tune in to hear from Rene Celestin, the founding partner behind The Banner, the creative agency group producing the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. This year's opening will feature a f…
- Aurora James
A Wildflower Blooms... Since launching Brother Vellies in 2013, Aurora James has become one of the most influential and admired fashion founders of the past twenty years. Her must-read memoir 'Wildflower' recounts the years that led up to…
- Jean Paul Gaultier (2)
Return of the Enfant Terrible… Legendary couturier Jean Paul Gaultier is back at SCAD with a new exhibition—CinéMode par Jean Paul Gaultier—on display at SCAD FASH Lacoste. Just before the exhibit's grand opening, Paula Wallace and Jean Pa…
- Rob Lowe
Literally… As SCAD's 2024 Commencement speaker, Rob Lowe delivered the final lecture to thousands of eager graduates and their ecstatic families. Just an hour later, Lowe sat with Paula Wallace for today's conversation about Lowe's supreme…
- Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Live… We all know and love Leslie Odom Jr. for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr in “Hamilton,” the musical that revolutionized Broadway and introduced thousands to a type of theater they never knew was possible. Since that br…
- George Lopez
Turn It To Laughter… From his early days in comedy clubs to appearing on Arsenio Hall and Johnny Carson to ‘The George Lopez Show’ to ‘Lopez Tonight’ to ‘The Blue Beetle’ and back to primetime television with ‘Lopez vs. Lopez,’ George Lope…
- Kathryn Ireland
What Makes a House Home… After three decades in the design field, Kathryn Ireland is still at the top of her profession. Her latest and seventh book overall, “A Life In Design,” takes the reader through the years from the California coast…
- Ava DuVernay
To Listen With a Humble Heart... From virtuoso writer, director, and producer Ava DuVernay comes a poignant film meant to stir our better angels. The film, “Origin,” was inspired by Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times bestselling non-fiction…
- Inside the Mind of Kelly Wearstler: Proper Hotels, Synchronicity, and Global Style
How do you build a world-renowned aesthetic that is both "instantly recognizable and undefinable?" In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with the ultimate "Global Queen of Interior Design," Kelly Wearstle…
- Lesley Manville
Ms. Manville Goes to Lacoste... In a career spanning fifty years, Lesley Manville continues to prove her profound range and versatility with no signs of slowing down. From ‘Phantom Thread’ to ‘The Crown’ to ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,’ Man…
- Todd Haynes
‘May December’ Comes Home… At the 2023 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Todd Haynes received the Oustanding Achievement in Directing Award for his latest triumph, ‘May December,’ starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. During its Savannah…
- Kevin Bacon
The Bacon Connection... Today, On Creativity returns for its 10th season with an actor whose prolific career has made him synonymous with excellence in film and television for decades: Kevin Bacon. SCAD proudly presented Bacon with the Out…
- Coco Rocha
The Queen Of Pose… She’s the model who’s come to define the digital age and the mentor who’s lifting the next generation: Coco Rocha. Rocha was SCAD FASHION 2023’s runway coach, providing an unforgettable learning experience for SCAD model…
- Anna Sui
Won’t Take No For An Answer… For decades, Anna Sui has tapped into and helped define youth culture, grunge lifestyle, and rock-n-roll romanticism. Her baby-doll dresses, made iconic by Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turling…
- Sara Jane Ho
The Utmost Form of Wellness… Leading etiquette expert and host of Netflix's "Mind Your Manners," Sara Jane Ho, is in the studio to share how manners can thrive in the 21st century. Join Paula Wallace as the two discuss transitioning from a…
- Jamie Beck
A Dream Realized… Since the 2022 release of her “New York Times” bestseller “An American in Provence,” Jamie Beck has come to define the modern ex-pat and inspires the thousands who dream of a similar life in an embraced home. Her photogra…
- Julien Fournié
Touch the Stars… SCAD is honored to host the first museum exhibition of fashion superstar Julien Fournié! The exhibition, ‘Haute Couture Un Point C’est Tout!’ (Haute Couture, And That’s All), can be seen at SCAD FASH Lacoste and features m…
- Emily Giffin
Meant to Write… International bestselling author and queen of the Atlanta literary scene, Emily Giffin, joins Paula Wallace for a special interview before a live audience! This event celebrated the paperback release of Giffin’s latest nove…
- Rachel Feinstein
Where Reality Meets Fantasy… For decades, Rachel Feinstein has blurred the lines of how we interact with art through her paintings, sculptures, and performances. She seeks to invite the audience beyond the finished product and see glimpses…
- Jorge Pardo
The Restless Mind… For 2023’s SCAD deFINE ART Honoree, Jorge Pardo, adhering to one medium is the last thing on his mind. He's a fine artist who breaks every mold — transitioning from painter to sculptor to architect to interior designer w…
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
Always Ready to Be Strong… Lights up on SCAD TVfest’s 2023 Icon Award honoree Sarah Michelle Gellar! After a multi-year hiatus from on-camera roles, Gellar made a lauded return to film with Netflix’s “Do Revenge” and to TV with the paranor…
- Tricky Stewart & The Dream
Grammy Gold… When it comes to the top songwriting and record-producing artists, Tricky Stewart and The Dream are among the most prolific of all time. For decades, both as a team and as individuals, they have helped define contemporary musi…
- Ron Howard
Howard…Ron Howard… For the final episode of season eight, please welcome Mr. Ron Howard. As an artist whose career began as a child in the 1960s, Howard knows all angles of the entertainment industry better than almost anyone working today…
- Miles Teller & Leona Flowers
Mup The Queen… Today’s episode features a most iconic duo — Miles Teller and his grandmother Leona Flowers. The two were special guests at the 2022 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, where Teller returned to SCAD with the long-anticipated “Top G…
- Sandy Powell
Sewing The Unspoken Lines… At the 25th Anniversary SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the legendary Sandy Powell received the inaugural Variety Creative Impact in Costume Design Award. Powell’s luminary design work has elevated some of the most…
- Ruben Toledo
A Heavenly Pair… For over three decades of personal and professional life, Ruben and Isabel Toledo defined partnership in visual art. Since Isabel’s untimely death in 2019, Ruben Toledo has carried the Isabel Toledo fashion empire into the…
- Vanessa Friedman
The Style Arbiter... At SCAD, all aspects of the fashion industry are studied at the highest levels, including the realm of fashion journalism and criticism. Over her career spanning over twenty-five years at some of the world's most respe…
- Quintin "Q" Williams
Laced To Win… SCAD’s newest minor is all about the footwear that moves us most — sneakers. With the sneaker design minor, students from across disciplines design using VR technology and finish their experience with a physical wearable prot…
- Mercedes Abramo
Spirit Of The Maison… In the world of luxury brands, the name Cartier carries unrivaled weight. Its history of innovative design, awe-inspiring clientele, and cultural attention earned it the moniker “the jeweler of kings and the king of j…
- Christopher John Rogers
C...J...R... The brightest young star in fashion, SCAD alumnus Christopher John Rogers, is in the studio! Rogers and his core creative team of fellow SCAD alumni returned to campus for SCAD Fashion Weekend, where CJR was honored with the A…
- Jeremy Irons (2)
Beneath The Ash Tree… There’s always more to talk about with Jeremy Irons, and lucky for us, he is back for more On Creativity! Irons is the epitome of the traits actors hold most dear and has always been a generous mentor to SCAD performi…
- Ashley Longshore
Creativity’s North Star… She’s the pop artist of our time. The painter who pioneered selling artwork on Instagram. The essence of hustle and willpower. Ashley Longshore. Longshore was an honored guest at SCADstyle 2022, where she reconnect…