S2EP3 From hustling in broadcast TV to embracing a multidisciplinary art practice with Cristal Buemi

Have you ever felt trapped in a career that drains your creativity rather than fuels it? Meet Cristal Buemi, a Puerto Rican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans from stop motion animation, video art, photography to collage and digital design.  In this episode, I chat with Cristal about her incredible journey of career transformation. Cristal shares her early experiences working in broadcast TV, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moment when she realized her true calling lay elsewhere. We dive deep into how she navigated this transition, found her artistic voice, and built a thriving creative career that feeds her soul. Tune in to hear how Cristal turned her career around and learn how you can do the same. 

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Introduction to Cristal Buemi
• 03:00 Early Career in Broadcast TV
• 10:50 Realizing Her True Calling
• 17:30 Overcoming Challenges
• 22:40 The Importance of Community
• 30:00 Balancing Multiple Roles
• 40:00 Self-Care and Sustainability
• 52:00 Final Advice and Encouragement

This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:

https://youtu.be/mcmG5NYGZ_g

About Cristal: 

Cristal Buemi is a Puerto Rican Canadian multidisciplinary artist (stop motion animation, video art, photography, collage and digital design). Her work pushes frame by frame boundaries by exploring the materiality and inherent beauty found in the minutia, through an experimental, and ecological lens. Her collaborative and individual works have been exhibited worldwide including: Animac, Harbourfront Centre’s CoMotion Festival, Fashion Art Toronto, and broadcasted on AMC and HBO. Cristal’s passion for creative expression has enabled her involvement in art education with various organizations such as OCADU, TIFF, TAIS, North York Arts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada. Supporting a diverse group of participants in the advancement of their own creative practices. Most recently, she co-founded Frame by Frame, a research and programming initiative that through the magic of stop motion animation creates flexible and adaptive artistic opportunities accessible to participants of all abilities.

Connect with Cristal:

Instagram: @cristalclear_

Website: cristalbuemi.com 

About Betty

Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching

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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.