The Super Creative podcast delivers candid conversations with inspiring women who are thriving in creative business. We talk about creativity, strategy, product...
Today on the podcast, I speak with Gemma Gillett — interior architect, founder of Studio Gemma, and creator of The Joinery Edit, an online education platform bridging the gap between designers and joiners.After graduating from Massey University, Gemma spent nine years forging her career in London - working for several highly regarded interior design studios including Godrich Interiors. In 2014 Gemma relocated to Sydney and after the birth of her second son, she launched her solo venture, Studio Gemma, her own design practice specialising in interiors that are as functional as they are beautiful.But Gemma’s passion for design extends beyond her own projects. The Joinery Edit started as a side project—an Instagram account dedicated to celebrating the art of joinery—and has since evolved into a thriving resource for interior designers, home renovators and design enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge and collaborate more effectively with trades.In this conversation, we chat about Gemma’s journey from fresh design graduate to running her own studio, why she finds joinery sexy, how she’s built a platform that’s changing the way designers and trades collaborate. This chat is very conversational, it feels like Gemma is an old friend! She’s funny, sharp, so bloody talented and a little bit outrageous. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Gemma as much as I did.After listening, make sure you check out @_studiogemma_ on Instagram — it’s an absolute goldmine of inspiration and insights for design lovers. And then visit thejoineryedit.com for a deep dive into the sexy world of joinery and for her interior design work – studiogemma.comFor more podcast information visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast
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Becs Caughey - Cook & Nelson + Good Sh*t Soda
Today on the podcast, I speak with Becs Caughey—co-founder of Cook & Nelson and Poptimist, the creators of Good Sh*t Soda.Becs has never followed a conventional career path. She started out managing some of New Zealand's biggest musicians, including Shapeshifter and Ladi6, which took her all over the world. But when touring life became less sustainable, she pivoted into the world of food and, alongside her husband Nick, started Cook & Nelson, a company that brings trailblazing international food brands to New Zealand—think McClure's Pickles, Seedlip, and Tony's Chocolonely.Then, during Covid, Becs, Nick and a few business partners set out to create a product of their own and co-founded Poptimist, the company behind Good Sh*t Soda*—the world's first pre- and pro-biotic soda, made right here in New Zealand. In this conversation, Becs shares her journey— how she's built businesses that align with her lifestyle, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she approaches life with big-picture thinking and infectious enthusiasm. I loved this chat! Becs is sharp, funny, and this episode is full of brilliant business insights. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Becs as much as I did.After this episode, make sure you head to cookandnelson.com and goodshitsoda.com. And you can follow both brands on Instagram @cookandnelson and @goodshitsoda~A big thank you to our wonderful podcast sponsor, Iris Store and Studio - an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services. Visit iris-beauty.co.nz for all your skin and beauty needs.For more podcast information visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast
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Polly Markus - Miss Polly's Kitchen
Today on the podcast I speak with Polly Markus, the creative force behind Miss Polly's Kitchen. What started as a lockdown hobby in 2020 has quickly evolved into a thriving platform, amassing a community of over 75,000 followers on Instagram and two bestselling cookbooks; Miss Polly's Kitchen and the recently released Seriously Delicious. Through Miss Polly’s Kitchen, Polly has built a loyal community of food lovers who adore her light, colourful, and straightforward recipes. In this conversation, Polly shares her journey—from her career in commercial real estate to finding her creative spark during lockdown and building a community and brand. We talk about the process behind writing her cookbooks, her insights on building a personal brand, and how she’s navigating the next chapter of Miss Polly’s Kitchen.I loved this conversation with Polly! She is as warm and vibrant as the food she creates—an open book with an infectious laugh and a genuine love for what she does. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Polly as much as I did.And I’m sure you probably are following her already but if not, head straight over to @miss_pollys_kitchen where you will spend hours scrolling through the most delicious and inspiring food content. And then you can visit Polly’s website at misspollyskitchen.com~A big thank you to our wonderful podcast sponsor, Iris Store and Studio - an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services. Visit iris-beauty.co.nz for all your skin and beauty needs.For more podcast information visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast
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Lauren Caughley - Caughley & Co
Today on the podcast I speak with Lauren Caughley, the founder of Caughley & Co, an interior architecture and design studio that believes in the transformative power of spaces to enrich our human experience. Originally from New Zealand, Lauren built her impressive career overseas, spending 12 years in New York City working for renowned firms Selldorf Architects and Morris ADJMI Architects. During this time, she worked on everything from residential homes to boutique hotels, retail spaces, and gallery design—projects that honed her craft and prepared her for the next big step: founding her own practice in 2021. Now based in Laguna Beach, California, Lauren is steadily shaping Caughley & Co into a studio that values collaboration and craftsmanship while taking on projects across New York, California, and New Zealand.In this conversation, we talk about Lauren’s journey from New Zealand to New York, the lessons she learned working on high-caliber projects, and how she’s now balancing the early days of building her practice with family life and navigating working cross-country. We also discuss her thoughtful, approach to her work and the book that changed her life. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Lauren as much as I did.After this episode you can visit caughleyandco.com to view some of the beautiful projects Lauren has worked on and then connect with her on Instagram @caughley.and.co. ~ I’m thrilled to introduce you to our wonderful new podcast sponsor. Iris Store + Studio is an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services, brows, lashes, makeup lessons, applications, and facials. For more podcast information visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast
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Fleur Woods - Contemporary Fibre Artist
Today on the podcast I speak with contemporary fibre artist, Fleur Woods. Based in the beautiful rural village of Upper Moutere (near Nelson) Fleur is surrounded by vineyards, hop farms, orchards and country gardens that deeply inspire her work. She describes her style of work as ‘stitched paintings’ - an extraordinary fusion of embroidery, textile collage, paint, and found materials. Her intricate and joyful pieces, filled with blooming florals, colour and texture, are collected internationally and throughout Aotearoa and are considered contemporary heirlooms.Fleur’s journey as an artist is one of experimentation, perseverance, and self-discovery. She’s spent more than a decade refining her unique style—a vibrant celebration of stitch, colour, and vintage fabrics that reflect her love of nature and her commitment to creating from the heart, rather than following trends. Alongside her art, Fleur has cultivated a thriving creative community, teaching workshops and sharing her process with others who are eager to explore the restorative power of creativity.In our conversation, Fleur shares her journey of finding her own artistic voice, building resilience, growing, learning and balancing the creative and business sides of being an artist. We talk about the importance of making what you love and finding joy in the creative process. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Fleur as much as I did.After this episode, please visit fleurwoodsart.com and then head to Instagram and follow @fleurwoodsart. If you are anything like me you will be instantly obsessed and then start planning your own future as a stitch artist. I get lost for a long time when I start scrolling through Fleur’s insta feed – it’s just so lovely!For more podcast information visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast
The Super Creative podcast delivers candid conversations with inspiring women who are thriving in creative business. We talk about creativity, strategy, productivity, marketing, success, failure, fulfilment, health, happiness, and everything-in-between. This is a behind the scenes look at the clever women who make a living being creative, and how they do it.
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