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  • Emma Sage - Sage Journal
    Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Sage - founder and editor of Sage Journal, the go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Zealand and Australia.Sage Journal is a space where gardening is more than just a skill - it’s a creative outlet, a form of self-expression and a collaboration between people, plants and place. Emma’s mission is to make gardening accessible, inspirational and deeply fulfilling. Through high-quality photography, in-depth storytelling and expert knowledge, Sage Journal is a trusted voice in the gardening and design space and Emma has thoughtfully grown Sage Journal from a passion project into a thriving business and active community. We talk about: 🌱 Starting Sage Journal as a passion project🌱 Growing an engaged and thoughtful community 🌱 Turning creative ideas into a sustainable business🌱 Creating meaningful and valuable content🌱 Behind-the-scenes of running an online platform🌱 An exciting new project coming later this year 👀 Emma is thoughtful, open, and full of insight. I loved this conversation - not only did I love to hear how Sage Journal came to life, but as you will hear I came away feeling so personally inspired. I know you’ll love this kōrero with Emma as much as I did.After listening, make sure you visit sagejournal.co.nz for inspiration not only for garden enthusiasts but for design lovers and nature-inspired creatives as well. And make sure you sign up for the email newsletter too. Of course you can follow @sage.journal on Instagram (and you can find it on Facebook and Pinterest too!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Sophie Gilmour - Delicious Business, Fatimas, The Village, Dineaid (Re-release)
    Today on the podcast, I re-release an episode from August 2024 with Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland eatery, Fatimas, and co-owner of The Village, a vibrant co-working space that fosters creativity and community in the heart of the city. She’s also a partner in Delicious Business, a hospitality consultancy that helps businesses thrive with fresh ideas and innovative strategies. And she’s the lead trustee of Dine Aid, a beautiful Christmas campaign that unites the hospitality industry to raise funds for city missions—making a meaningful impact on those who need it most. She’s also got her hand in many other food related ventures but today we are just focusing on these four!In this episode, we discuss the creation and logistics of running multiple businesses, Sophie’s dedication to people, relationships and building communities through food, and her support for women in business and the charitable organisations she is involved in. Sophie is a true champion of hospitality, and her story is about discovering your passion and applying a creative, optimistic, and forward-thinking approach to business.This was a really fun chat with someone I have admired from afar for a long time. I love that Sophie has crafted a business life that she loves that has diverse, full of variety and truly works for her. She is fun and full of optimism, even in the tough times. I loved our conversation, and I know you’ll love my kōrero with Sophie as much as I did. Here’s how you can connect to Sophie’s businesses:Delicious Business – deliciousbusiness.co.nz / @deliciousbusinessnzThe Village – thevillagenz.com / @the_village_nzFatimas – fatimas.co.nz / @feedmefatimasDineaid – dineaid.org.nz / @dineaid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Anahita Paul - Artist & Photographer
    Today on the podcast, I speak with Anahita Paul—a mixed media artist and photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Grounded in visual storytelling and the intersection between content and art, Anahita works across photography, painting, and collage, often layering traditional editorial imagery with analog techniques. She’s created editorial content and commercial projects for brands like Mecca Beauty, Glasshouse Fragrances, Bronwyn, RUUSH, Stylerunner and Remix Magazine We talk about Anahita's creative journey, her self-initiated creative projects that caught the attention of her dream clients and the importance of putting your work out there. We talk in detail about her creative process and how she approaches new projects - I was fascinated. And of course, I had to ask her best tips on creating social media content that really connects (and maybe even goes viral). I loved this conversation with Anahita, not only was just lovely to chat with and so open, I find her work so unique, clever and refreshing and I came away feeling so inspired. I know you’ll love this kōrero with Anahita as much as I did. After listening, be sure to visit her website anahitapaul.com but more importantly make sure you find her on Instagram or Tiktok @anahitapaul and if you are anything like me you will spend a long time being completely mesmerized seeing her beautiful mixed media creations come to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Liv Patience - Material Creative
    Today on the podcast, I speak with Liv Patience —interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative, an interior design studio creating unexpected residential and commercial interiors that bring people together and command attention.Material Creative was founded by Liv and her business partner Toni Brandso on the slopes of the French Alps, with a shared dream of creating a studio that designed spaces that scout beyond the scope of convention to deliver a sense of freedom, spirit and creativity. Over the past 17 years, they have built a highly regarded, industry-leading studio, designing award-winning hospitality, retail, residential and commercial spaces across New Zealand.In this conversation we talk about:The early days—saying “yes” to every opportunityLanding their first major retail rollout and growing an award-winning design studio The realities of business—navigating a pandemic, recession & burnoutRedefining success and reconnecting with meaningful workThe business today and the future for Material Creative.This is an incredibly honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation about design, resilience, and the realities of running a business. I’m so proud of Liv for coming on, being so vulnerable and sharing so honestly about the challenges the business has faced over the last few years. I’m also so excited about the future ahead, – throughout all the challenges, the work just keeps getting better and better and I can’t wait to see what MC does next.I hope you enjoy my kōrero with my friend Liv as much as I did.If you aren’t already, make sure you follow @materialcreative on Instagram and visit materialcreative.co.nz for unexpected, material-led interiors that are crafted for connection._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 stocks internationally renowned, hard-to-find skincare makeup and fragrance brands and offers 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Helen Paul-Smith - ŌKU
    Today on the podcast, I speak with Helen Paul-Smith — co-founder of ŌKU, harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native plants to create organic herbal teas, health tonics, and skincare.Helen founded ŌKU alongside her husband, medical herbalist and naturopath Scott Smith, in 2010. At ŌKU they are conscious of Maori Tikanga, ‘doing things the right way’, and this helps guide their decision-making processes. Sustainability is at the front and centre of their kaupapa, a deep connection to the whenua, and a belief in giving back to the environment that provides for them. Through planting initiatives, ethical harvesting, and donating a portion of every sale towards land restoration, Helen and Scott are ensuring that ŌKU remains a business that treads lightly while making a meaningful impact.In this conversation, we talk about the quiet but steady growth of ŌKU, the importance of educating people on the incredible healing properties of Aotearoa’s native plants, staying true to your vision, navigating growth, and keeping the foundations strong through hard work, persistence, and heart.I know you’ll love this kōrero with Helen as much as I did.After listening, be sure to check out @oku_nz on Instagram and visit oku.co.nz to learn more about their incredible range of teas, elixirs, and balms—and the kaupapa that drives the business._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 stocks internationally renowned, hard-to-find skincare makeup and fragrance brands and offers 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Candid conversations with inspiring women who are thriving in creative business. Join host Catie Dawson as she talks with her guests 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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