The Creative Wellbeing Podcast
A series of real and raw conversations, supporting the connection with your unique creative voice, to inspire a fulfilling and beautiful life.
Episode #18
Leading from Values with Carolina Villaça
How are you leading in your work and life? What values drive your choices and the way you show up in the world?
Today I speak with designer, facilitator and social entrepreneur Carolina Villaça. With a focus on holistic sustainability, Carolina collaborates with socially-conscious organisations through her branding studio Amora Creative, designing and facilitating impact-driven strategies and leadership programs.
Carolina researches the intersection between Nature, Culture and Creativity; interested in how personal liberation and creative leadership can nurture communities and contribute to collective change.
Episode #17
Seasonal Sustainability with Sophie French
At what point did we disconnect so much from nature that we forgot we were a part of it? If we can’t prioritise and tend to our own health and wellbeing, it’s easy to see how this neglect can ripple out into the natural world at large.
Sustainability starts with tending to our own garden, adapting to seasonal changes and weaving our creative practise into these cycles. How can we thrive in alignment with nature, instead of swimming against the tide?
Today I chat with cycle coach, women’s business mentor and designer Sophie French, as we share our experiences in creating sustainable lives aligned with nature’s seasons.
Episode #16
Authentic Promotion with Karina Wilson
Social media- we love to hate it. It can feel like feeding a hungry monster that never gives back. What if we could redesign our approach, to feel empowered and excited in our online creations, building meaningful relationships along the way.
On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Karina Wilson of Korporate Karina. Karina approaches marketing and branding as something playful and fun, a place to tell stories and express yourself, Madonna style.
In this conversation we talk about Karina’s colourful journey and how she invites her clients to break free from the ordinary and embrace their individuality, to connect to their audience in a vibrantly authentic way.
Episode #15
Creative Identity with Made by Tsuki
How do you develop a creative identity or brand that connects with both you and your audience? How do we give this identity the space to expand and change, so we don’t get stuck in past versions of ourself.
Over the last decade, Adam Sullivan aka Made by Tsuki, has been busy signing record deals with the worlds biggest DJ’s, ghost-producing millions of streams for major labels, touring both nationally and internationally, speaking at conferences, teaching masterclasses and exhibiting digital art in some of Australia's most iconic galleries.
In this episode, Adam and I discuss creating characters, time management, the spiritual path, soccer, monetising music, social media and so much more.
Episode #14
Meditation as Medicine with Carly McDowell
Do you have a current meditation practise or are you curious about starting one? Maybe you wonder if you’re meditating right?
I met the beautiful Carly McDowell at a meditation retreat she hosted last year and was instantly captivated by her deep presence. Carly is a mother, Vedic Meditation Teacher and Mentor who is passionate about providing stories of hope and healing for others, in particular those navigating the complexity of dysfunctional and/or toxic and abusive relationships through the lens of compassion and lived experience.
In this episode we dive into Carly’s meditation journey and how her practise has supported her through the ups and downs of life.
Episode #13
Child’s Play with Wayne Forbes
“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” - Pablo Picasso
Today I chat with my close friend Wayne Forbes, a primary school teacher and aspiring author/illustrator. We talk about the rich, creative lives of children, and how we often lose touch with our innate creativity and sense of play as we get older.
When our societal systems are often ill- equipped to nurture this creative spirit, we discuss how as individuals we can support creative expression in both ourselves and the children in our lives.
Episode #12
Making Music
“Creativity is a spiritual quest. It’s not something that you learn in school. It’s an inner thing that you bring out.” - Jim Morrison
Today I answer questions from my community on my creative process, specifically around making music. This isn’t a technical deep dive, but a sharing of my philosophies on creative living, that can be applied to all areas of life.
Episode #11
Fostering Freedom with Lloyd Malouf
"The secret of Happiness is Freedom, and the secret of Freedom, Courage." - Thucydides
Today I welcome back my long time friend and collaborator Lloyd Malouf, for a candid conversation on how fostering freedom has dramatically shifted out lives.
We discuss the pleasure and pain of experiencing a more unconventional life and open up on how we’re doing it…
Episode #10
Conscious Travel with Nina Karnikowski
Travel is such an exciting experience, but can also be accompanied by overwhelm and decision fatigue. With so many options available, along with trying to balance our time, energy and money, we can easily forget our initial intention for the trip. Was it to switch off from the daily grind and enjoy some relaxation? Was our desire to learn more about a culture and connect with new people? Or to explore the natural beauty of a place?
Today I speak with author and travel writer, Nina Karnikowski, about how to create a trip that will expand and inspire us, along with the communities and cultures we immerse ourselves in.
Episode #9
Returning to Ritual with Cassie Polgar
What do the words ritual and ceremony provoke for you?
Since the beginning of time, humankind have created ritual and ceremony to mark time, pass down stories and learning, express gratitude to nature and to deepen the relationship with ourself and others.
Today I speak with Cassie Polgar, a tea ceremonialist, who pulls on a number of different practices and rituals on a daily basis, to keep her balanced and grounded in the fast pace of modern life.
Episode #8- SPECIAL
Summer Spaciousness
What feelings come up for you in your summer break?
Do you find it hard to switch off? Do you find yourself disappointed at how quickly the time goes? Or that your holiday doesn’t quite meet your expectations?
When we put aside our work, it’s interesting to observe how we fill up that time. This summer I’ve taken more solitude than usual as I’ve made space for deep rest and relaxation. Something I crave but also find challenging to stay present with when given the opportunity.
In this episode, I share what’s been coming up for me this summer…
Episode #7
Creating Community with Sara Mansour
Who were the people that encouraged, inspired and appreciated you this year? What communities were you a part of that contributed to your sense of connection and wellbeing?
Today I speak to Sara Mansour; a leading figure in Australia’s poetry community- a writer, practising lawyer and the co-founder and director of Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS), Australia's largest poetry Slam.
I loved this conversation so much, talking to Sara about how she’s created a thriving community with poetry as the centre point, giving people a stage to share their stories.
Episode #6
Cultivating Collaboration
My first solo episode! I’m sharing some personal stories on how collaborating with others has been vital for my personal and creative growth and expression.
I reflect on how my obsession to be self-sufficient and independent was a breeding ground for self judgement and overwhelm, and how I’ve experienced freedom and opportunity since opening to receive from others.
Episode #5
Authentic Expression with Camilla Rose Sullivan
The creative process is an experimentation and exploration of blending internal and external ideas. Like an in and out breath; breathing in sensory moments that inspire us and breathing out our personal perception of it all.
Today’s episode with Melbourne musician and songwriter Camilla Rose Sullivan, explores the theme of creative identity and cultivating our authentic voice as artists.
Episode #4
Mindful Wealth with Lea Clothier
How would you describe your relationship with money? Are you supportive best friends, or in a rollercoaster, on and off again relationship?
Creating a healthy and conscious relationship with money transformed my life, and I owe it to my work with Master Certified Behavioural Money Coach, Lea Clothier.
Lea works with creatives, freedom seekers, entrepreneurs, and health & wellness professionals to develop the clarity, skills, and confidence to manage money as a tool to create freedom and a life of their design.
Episode #3
Vulnerable Sharing with Lloyd Malouf
This conversation with one of my closest friends Lloyd Malouf, explores the power of sharing vulnerably with others, how to ask for what we need in our relationships and how our friendship has supported us both to have courage in our creative expression, wellbeing and life.
Lloyd and I met 16 years ago at university doing our Bachelor of Music. As well as a singer and musician, Lloyd is a talented artist across other mediums including painting, collage and writing.
Episode #2
Embodied Wisdom with Rachael Sardelich
Rachael Sardelich is a Creative Mentor and Vedic Meditation teacher. Her deep curiosity and desire to build a community of rich, secure and creative inner lives is what led her to support and empower others to embody their highest expression.
Her approach is multi-disciplinary and informed by Vedic wisdom & ancient technologies, modern neuroscience, somatic healing modalities and a deep understanding of working alongside artists and creative professionals.
Rach and I caught up to discuss the power of connecting to our bodies and the deep well of wisdom that can be found within.
Episode #1
Intuitive Artistry with Carmonn French
Carmonn French is a Sydney based painter and sculptor driven by story telling and her innate desire to search for what lies beneath the surface.
Carmonn’s intuitive approach to her creative work and her trust and respect of the process has lead her through the challenges of self doubt that we all face. In return for her dedication, her creative energy is always rewarding her with inspiration and motivation.