Creator Tales

Underrepresented excellence is hidden in plain sight. We sit down with creatives and artists to find out how they create and access platforms for their work. Hosted by Dylan Prins, Director of Kaju Creative.

Creator Tales is a society podcast hosted by Kaju Creative, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kaju Creative hosts Creator Tales, a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Improv for Life via DXB - Rushdi Rafeek | Creator Tales Podcast 030

  Sep 8, 20261h 45mS1

  To exist between worlds is to constantly translate oneself. In this expansive conversation, we sit down with improviser, creator, and former finance worker Rushdi Rafeek. Abandoning the rigid predictability of spreadsheets for the radical uncertainty of improv, Rushdi shares his transition from the gleaming, hyper-regulated mirage of Dubai to the visceral, grounding, and occasionally overwhelming rhythms of Sri Lanka.Together, we explore the heavy cost of chasing algorithmic virality versus the quiet poetry of ten-year storytelling. From surreal coastal sound-system buses pulsing against the Indian Ocean to a chance encounter with a Punjabi chef living in Croatia, and the humbling, bureaucratic odyssey of renewing a passport independently, this episode is a meditation on displacement, belonging, and the art of unscripted living.We also trace Dylan's extraordinary six-month reverse migration: sailing across oceans from Australia to Sri Lanka without flying—a deliberate rejection of modern velocity in search of a deeper, slower connection to place.What does it mean to finally arrive where you started, only to find you must learn how to speak all over again?Guest: Rushdi RafeekHost / Production: Dylan Prins - Kaju CreativeIf this conversation resonated with you, consider subscribing and sharing your thoughts in the comments. #CreativeJourney #SriLanka #Dubai #Storytelling #Improv #TravelNarratives YouTube Chapters 00:00 - Cold Open & Introduction 00:35 - From Finance to Improv Comedy in Dubai 03:20 - The Content Game: Virality vs. Authentic Storytelling 05:06 - Sunset, Bus Parties, and Overstimulation in Weligama 11:05 - Meeting Pradeep: The Chef from Punjab in Croatia 13:05 - What Does "Content" Mean? 16:56 - The Epic Battle with Sri Lankan Admin (Passport Office Saga) 20:00 - Moving Back to Galle and the Reverse Migration Reality 20:34 - The 6-Month Overland Journey from Australia to Sri Lanka Without Flying 26:20 - Language Barriers and Translating Empathy in Sri Lanka 30:47 - Artist Hustling in Colombo vs. The Financial Realities of Dubai(Gemini Generated Description) https://www.instagram.com/rushdirafeek/ https://www.instagram.com/kaju_creative kajucreative.net

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  Episode #29

  Drum & Bass takes IYRE from Colombo to London - Creator Tales 029

  Nov 6, 20251h 47mS1

  <p>IYRE is a Sri Lankan-born drum & bass producer and DJ known for weaving emotionally resonant, cinematic soundscapes that blend the soulful depths of liquid DNB with South Asian musical textures, along with a deep and minimal flair. His style is melodic, percussive, and unmistakably narrative-driven, crafted for both the heart and the dancefloor.He was named "One to Watch" by DJ Mag in 2024, featured in Mixmag’s Breakthrough DJs list in 2022, and nominated twice for Best Newcomer at the Drum&BassArena Awards (2021 & 2023). His music has been released on esteemed labels including Hospital Records, Goldfat Music, Soulvent Records, UKF, Elevate Re...

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  Episode #28

  DIY Crowdfunding hacks island-style, Imaad Majeed | Creator Tales 028

  Jul 24, 20251h 32mS1

  <p>One should expect such a sharp writer to pull no punches, however Imaad Majeed gives equal parts flowers and flames in this classically uncensored deep dive where they re-connect with an old creative co-conspirator and friend, Dylan Prins (FKA Larry T Hill).</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode shot by Riyal Riffai</p><p><br /></p><p>Imaad Majeed is a multidisciplinary artist, curator and writer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They are Director and Curator of the trilingual performance platform “KACHA KACHA”. They are one part of the artist collective “The Packet” and VJ/DJ of “Packet Radio” (SU...

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  Episode #27

  Why Collectives? - Live BEMAC conversations panel | Creator Tales 027

  May 8, 20251h 18mS1

  <p>Featuring RINA. Nejmere, Megan Cope, Sirena Varma and Facilitated by Dylan Prins. </p><p>The role of the artistic collective in the current arts landscape”. In today’s CALD arts scene, collectives are redefining collaboration, creativity, and community. This panel brings together artists to discuss the power of working collectively—how it fosters innovation, amplifies voices, and shapes the cultural landscape.</p><p>Sirena Varma</p><p>Sirena Varma is a multidisciplinary designer with a background in architecture and a decade of experience across graphic design, branding, and exhibition design. She co-founded Twig, an interdisciplinary collaborative offering flexible design soluti...

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  Episode #26

  Freestyle Rapper creates an 'album' of music with each show - Roman MC - Creator Tales 026

  Dec 24, 20241h 44mS1

  <p>Roman MC is an award-winning artist, freestyle MC, and storyteller who has been performing on international stages and engaging with diverse audiences for over a decade. Alongside a career in higher education and award-winning outreach programs workshopping with primary and high school students around aspiration, pathways, and careers, Roman MC has engaged with diverse communities across Australia and abroad using creativity and self-expression as vehicles for the development of self-belief, resilience, and a growth mindset. As an active lead performer in nationally renowned acts like BULLHORN brass band and the breakthrough improvisation project Life On Earth, to the internationally-acclaimed...

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