Keep It Creative Podcast

In this week’s episode I’m chatting with Puno the founder of I Love Creatives and People Map. Puno is the ultimate self-starter and a natural creative. Her wild creativity is prevalent throughout her ventures, and she teaches a Squarespace and Instagram Marketing course. Puno has had all sorts of media attention from the New York Times, Society6, LA Confidential just to name a few, and today is chatting with me about her journey about leaving the 9 to 5 hustle to become a self-made digital entrepreneur. Check out Puno’s website here: Punodostres I Love Creatives People Map

In this episode, Emma and Victoria sit down with me to chat about The Beach People. A brand that has shaken Australia and now the world! It’s famous round towel changed the way the textile industry is perceived. We speak about how the round towel was brought to life, setting up suppliers and sustainability and the many learning curves the girls had to overcome. I really loved talking to Emma and Vic because these ladies are just so honest and raw and completely transparent. You can hear the way they talk about each other is so full of respect and admiration.  

In this episode, I'm chatting with Byron Bay musician, Tay Oskee. Over the past couple of years I’ve seen first hand Tay’s career unfold, from the challenges and to the rewards that he’s been through, so I today I wanted to feature him on the podcast to share it with you. He’s played at some of Australia’s biggest festivals like Splendour in the Grass, Bluesfest Byron Bay, Falls Festival and is currently on tour through Europe. Tay shares with us a linear process on how to become a musician, income streams and one thing that has really helped him progress as a musician. If you’re a budding artist or have just started your journey as a musician then you NEED to listen to this episode. Check out Tay Oskee on Spotify here and YouTube here.

Sharnee Thorpe is a freelance textile designer and the founder of Wandering Folk. In this episode, we speak about the process of developing textile designs, how Sharnee built a reputation as a pattern designer and how she has grown Wandering Folk so effectively. Sharnee has collaborated with so many incredible brands including Nine Lives Bazaar, Rue Stiic, Peony Swimwear, Mr Simple, We Roam, Cleo Bella, RM Williams, Victoria Secret, Bonds, Sportsgirl, Shapes in the Sand and so many more. Check out Keep It Creative website here.

Anita Ghise is a co-owner of Andean Collective. Anita goes by the concept - choose well and buy less and speaks to us about what slow fashion is and how she’s implementing it in her brand. Anita has had incredible experience working for leading fashion house Spell & the Gypsy Collective and has worked in Argentina and Germany in a number of roles in the fashion industry.

Phoebe Galloway is an Australian film maker based out of the Gold Coast. She creates all types of video content including documentary, branded film, wedding, promotional, corporate, commercial & fashion. In this episode we talk about the work Phoebe did for Nona in Italy and Belgium, filming people when you don’t speak their language and how she makes awkward people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Check out her website here and social media here. What videographer inspires you the most? Terence Connors, Elliot Rausch, Terrence Malik, Derek Cianfran, Sofia Coppola and Danny McShane - her boyfriend

Let’s face it. Most millennials are sick of the 9 to 5 rut, so employers either need to move with the times or be ready for things to change. So maybe you’re thinking about quitting your job to go freelance? But maybe you don’t know what exactly it is you could do as a freelancer? Well, the best place to start is by completing my eBook - How to find your freelance skills [and make money from them]. Now it’s time to start following some actionable steps. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right in.   START SAVING MONEY & BUILD YOUR INCOME WHILE YOUR STILL FULL TIME For an entire year before I went freelance, I worked full time plus another three nights a week on my freelance work to build it up to where it needed to be. Start your journey by saving money to have a ‘fall back’ if your income drops in the beginning. This acts as a safety net for you to rely on. Next, it’s time to build your income while you’re full time and slowly peel away your current job. I then cut back to three days a week and fil

Marta, from A Girl Who Travels, is a female travel and lifestyle blogger who also provides happiness and lifestyle coaching. Marta has travelled all over the world and has lived in Italy, India, the US, and is now based in London. In this week’s episode, we’re talking to her about how to find your niche as a blogger in an over saturated digital space and how travelling has inspired her to start a blog. Marta shares some insight with us on what’s helped her succeed and how social media has kick-started this. Check out her article here: https://www.keepit-creative.com/blog/keep-it-creative-podcast-a-girl-who-travels

Cara Sanders, the talent behind Owlet is a Gold Coast artist who focuses on commissions and character drawings. We sat down with her and chat about what led her to leave her ‘9 to 5er’ and become a full-time artist along with some of the biggest lessons she’s learnt on this journey. Cara is a self-taught artist and is driven by her passion to explore different medium and colour palettes. Three takeaway points from this episode are: Keep pushing through, even when things are going slow and nothing is happening, later on down the track, they will come to fruition. Commit to something every day and you will begin to reap the rewards Don’t be afraid to reach out to people via Instagram messaging that influence and inspire you, because you never know where this may lead you to.

Rose Madden and Vanessa Cave share the story of Nine Lives Bazaar, their labour of love and 70s inspired boutique in Coolangatta. Starting from the humble beginnings of selling vintage clothing at the markets, to selling custom made fabrics and designs in their own flagship store. We sit down with Rose Madden from Nine Lives Bazaar and I sit down and she shares with us the trials and triumphs of opening your own fashion label, Nine Lives Bazaar creative process.

Carmen Huter shares with us her story and how travelling the world led her to become a full-time photographer as well as her tips on she became a travel photographer, what’s in her camera kit and her daily routine as a photographer. What I really love about Carmen is her commitment to making a difference in this world and how she allows her online influence to help educate people and create a more sustainable future. She is so genuine, passionate and talented and I know you’re going to love this episode, so let’s get into it! Three key takeaway points from this episode are: Find what it is you’re looking for in photography and follow that to find your style Carry a mirrorless camera, with a good lens, which is all you need in your camera kit Mental and physical health impact everything, if you don’t put your wellbeing first, you won’t be able to perform.