Process The Podcast

We’re taking you out of the Clubhouse and onto the Masterclass Stage. 🎙️

This week, we’re sharing a special live recording from The Social Summit 2026 in Melbourne, presented by Riser Collective. Arielle joined three powerhouse women on April 23rd to pull off a topic that every creative professional needs to master: Reverse Engineering Your Creative Career.

This session explores how to intentionally design your path, make strategic pivots, and the raw reality of building a career that actually works for you, rather than waiting for a seat at the table.

The Panellists:
(From Right to Left) 
Anna Mackenzie: A startup advisor, portfolio career mentor, and a leading global voice on building financially lucrative and fulfilling creative portfolio careers.

Lizzie Mulherin: Brand strategist, journalist, and founder of The Solo Co, a community platform helping women build businesses without burning out. 

And your very own, Arielle Thomas: Director, Content Strategist, and Founder of Cinema Thom and Process the Podcast.

Moderated by: Rosie Boccamazzo, Social Content Manager at Melbourne Social Co.

In This Bonus Content: 
The "Intentional" Approach: Arielle breaks down how she uses spec work and strategic positioning to land dream clients like Mecca & Vogue

The Portfolio Career: Anna explains the beauty of experimentation and how to build a lucrative career from multiple creative income streams

Building Without Burning Out: Lizzie shares the smartest way to transition from your corporate life to a creative business

Personal Brand as an Anchor: How to build a personal brand that does the heavy lifting for you in opening doors

Special Thanks: 
A huge thank you to Amy Dickinson and Riser Collective for bringing this summit to life and allowing us to share this conversation with the listeners of Process.

All Photography by Claudia Tivendale: Instagram @claudia.tivendale

Connect with our Guests on Screen:
Anna Mackenzie

Instagram: @annaclmack

Substack:@annamackstack

Website: annamackenzie.com.au

Lizzie Mulherin

Instagram:@lizziemulherin

The Solo Co IG:  @joinsoloco 

The Solo Co Website: www.joinsoloco.com  

Arielle Thomas

Instagram: @arielle.thomas⁠

Cinema Thom Website: cinemathom.com

Rosie Boccamazzo: 

Instagram: @rosieboccamazzo

Melbourne Social Co Website: melbournesocialco.com.au

Connect with the Makers of The Social Summit: 
Amy Dickinson on IG: @amzdicko

The Social Summit IG: @thesocialsummit

Risercollective on IG: @risercollective_

Claudia Tivendale IG: @claudia.tivendale

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Jemma Sbeg is the voice behind the global #1 psychology podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s. From a management consultant with a private Instagram account with only 600 followers to signing a historic global deal as one of only 15 podcasters on Netflix, Jemma has redefined what creative at scale looks like in 2026.

In this episode, she joins Arielle in the Clubhouse to pull back the curtain on the "messy middle" of her meteoric rise. They dive deep into the raw reality of moving to London with zero local production support while being tasked to deliver 96 episodes a year .
The Netflix Call: The "pinch-me" moment Jemma’s agent delivered and the immediate, grounded reaction that followed.

Network vs. Sponsors: A breakdown of how Jemma actually gets paid, including "minimum guarantees" and the "magazine ad" analogy for filling audio real estate .

Scaling the Support: Transitioning from doing her own research and editing to hiring PhD researchers and production teams. 

Creative Evolution: The decision to move away from the "20-something living room" aesthetic and evolve her brand as she enters a new chapter of womanhood .

The "Dilly Dally" Routine: Jemma’s non-negotiable Sydney ritual for mental health and staying connected to her roots.

Creativity in Crisis: How Jemma stays reactive to the world climate while protecting her audience's space .

Resources: 
Book: Person in Progress by Jemma Sbeg

The Ultimate Guide to your 20s. 

A roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you’re not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s

Jemma Sbeg on Instagram @jemmasbeg

The Psychology of your 20s: 

Streaming on Netflix The Psychology of Your 20s

Instagram @thatpsychologypodcast 

Substack @thepsychologyofyour20s 

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In an era where every app demands a different ratio and every campaign must stretch across dozens of platforms, the old school brief of 10 hero images and some video is officially delusional.
In this episode, Arielle Thomas, Motion Director, Founder of Cinema Thom, introduces a game-changing framework called Shoot Architecture. Learn how to move away from chaotic, frantic shoot days and toward a "Pulled Pork" method that ensures every piece of content has a home before the camera even clicks.

Inside the Episode:
The Death of the Traditional Brief: Why asking for "40 images w 10 heros" no longer works in 2026.

The Pulled Pork Method: How to slow-cook your creative to get every last "shred" of value out of a single shoot.

The Shoot Backbone: Why great shoots start with spreadsheets, not just mood boards.

The Fatigue Formula: The literal math behind how many setups you actually need for a 12-week campaign.

The 3 Tiers of Shoot Architecture:
Arielle breaks down the "Three Columns" every campaign creative and brand owner needs to master:

Tier 1: Paid Placements: Fixed, commercial destinations like store windows, LEDs, e-comm headers, and paid social ads.

Tier 2: Organic Cadence: The calculated social output (usually 3–4 posts a week) is built on understanding your category’s fatigue rate.

Tier 3: Opportunistic Catches (The Reserve): The essential "safety net" assets for last-minute billboards, gift cards, or holiday pivots.

Resources Mentioned:
The Shoot Architecture Workbook: Grab your free copy of the spreadsheet Arielle uses to plan 95+ assets per day. Includes the fatigue math calculator and asset matrix.

📌Link to Shoot Architecture Worksheet 

Key Takeaways for Brand Owners:
If you commission creative work, stop asking "how much?" and start asking:
What are all the placements for this campaign?

What is our fatigue window for this category?

What does the reserve layer look like?

Are you ready to prioritise a spreadsheet before you make a moodboard?
This episode is powered by Remy, the energy gummy designed to kill the 3 pm slump.

Next Week on Process: 
We’re heading to Australian Fashion Week to talk brand architecture with the designers on the ground. Don’t miss it!.

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From the editor’s desk at Harper’s Bazaar to the front lines of fashion tech and circularity, Kellie Hush has seen every evolution of the Australian style landscape. Now, as she leads the charge for a revitalised, newly not-for-profit Australian Fashion Week, Kellie is on a mission to bring the industry back to its roots: trade, community, and global recognition.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the fashion festival to discuss the high-stakes business of the runway. Kellie gets candid about the lessons she learned from professional failure, the necessity of fantasy pieces, and why she’s trading the industrial walls of Carriageworks for the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Harbour.

Inside the Episode:
The Career Sprint: Kellie reflects on her journey from writing about "babies and dummies" at Practical Parenting to the helm of the country's most prestigious fashion titles.

The Pivot to Not-For-Profit: Why the Australian Fashion Council took the reins from IMG to focus on supporting designers rather than corporate bottom lines.

Trade Over Trends: A deep dive into the strategy of getting international buyers back to Australia and why our "lifestyle clothing" is our greatest global export.

The Business of the Runway: The reality of show costs, infrastructure, and why some of those "money shots" on the runway never actually make it to the retail floor.

Failure as a Credential: Kellie shares why her failed retail venture made her a better leader and more relatable to the designers she now champions.

The New AFW DNA: Moving the "fashion walk" to the heart of the city and balancing avant-garde discovery with commercial viability.

Join the Conversation:
What part of Kellie’s Failure-to-Success story resonated most with your own creative journey? And are you excited about the move to the MCA and the harbour?
Is Australian fashion finally getting the global credit it deserves?
Let us know in the comments! 

Fashion Week Dates: May 11-15.
See you in the front row (or behind the scenes)! 

Connect with Kellie: 
Follow Kellie Hush: @kelliehush

Australian Fashion Week: australianfashionweek.org

The Volte : thevolte.com 

The Seamlist: seamlist.com.au

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The opposite of trendy is timeless. 🎙️✨

In this episode of Process, Arielle sits down with the internet’s favourite trend forecaster and cultural strategist, Coco Mocoe. From her early days at Famous Birthdays, where she famously spotted Charli D’Amelio at just 10,000 followers, to building a short-form empire at BuzzFeed, Coco has mastered the art of seeing what’s next before the rest of the world.

Crucially, Coco also breaks down why "just being yourself" isn't enough; she explains the vital importance of crafting a repeatable, unique format that allows a creator to sustain a long-term career and monetize their intellectual property.

We dive deep into her transition from corporate girlie to full-time creator, the launch of her hit show Middle Row, and why she believes the future of content isn't about chasing the algorithm, it’s about human imperfection.

In this episode, we discuss:
Spotting Talent Early: How Coco discovered Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae by looking for "social proof".

The BuzzFeed Era: Why she kept "church and state" separate while building TikTok teams for one of the world's biggest media companies.

The "Cocoisms": Why you can't "read the label from inside the jar" and how to build a brand that stays timeless.

Predicting 2026: Why long-form content, "pre-AI" aesthetics, and human mistakes are the next major viral triggers.

The Business of Middle Row: The financial and strategic decisions behind her movie-theater-based interview show at Spotify.

Tangible Advice for Creators: Why you need a repeatable format (not just a personality) to sustain a career in the creator economy.

Key Quotes:
"The shorter the video, the shorter the object permanence. Smart creators are leaning on long form to create lasting impressions." — Coco Mocoe

"You can be the best hairstylist in the world, but you can't cut your own hair... That's where the outside perspective comes in." — Coco Mocoe

Connect with Coco:
TikTok: @cocomocoe

Substack: Coco Mocoe

Show: Middle Row 

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