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SEMI-PRECIOUSEp:15. Hot Mess, Banana Cakes, and Existential CrisesWelcome back to the chaos, the glory, and the mulberry bush trauma that is Semi Precious! It’s Episode 15 — even if we weren’t totally sure at the start. Your favourite hot mess express (aka Jade) and semi-glamorous lounge queen (aka Amber) are officially back after their longest gap year ever. This week: bus tours, surprise periods, lost cats (RIP Jet), and life reflections from Jade's wardrobe and Amber's bed.KEY THEMES: Video Killed the Radio Stars: First ever video recording attempt — lipstick vs. mulberry pruning realness. Life Updates: Amber moves house again (because of course she did) and...
2025-04-2745 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyAmber Swenor with Authenticity, Metal, and the Messy MiddleWhat do business strategy, leadership coaching, and fronting a metal band have in common? Amber Swenor! (https://www.amber-swenor.com/) This powerhouse entrepreneur and rockstar joins us to talk about the wild, sometimes uncomfortable journey of living authentically—even when the world expects you to fit into a neatly labeled box.From trying to play by the rules in pageants (until she unleashed a bold, unexpected musical number) to navigating the messy middle of transitioning her business, Amber gets real about what it takes to own your voice. She also dives into how wri...
2025-03-1728 min
Australian Design RadioEp 161 Amber Bonney (The Edison Agency) & Andrew Ashton (Aa Design)This episode, listen in as Aa Design Studio Creative Director, Andrew Ashton sits down to chat with Amber Bonney, founder of The Edison Agency. They dive deep into the world of fast-moving consumer goods, and Amber speaks candidly about her experience with neurodiversity and how it’s impacted her working life.
2025-03-1349 min
SEMI-PRECIOUSEp 14 Vision Boards and VinoIf you need your spirits lifted by listening to two women laugh and talk over one another, then this episode is for you. Hector the horse gets a special mention as does the Argentinian stallion (also a horse despite Amber’s intimations).The actual topic is vision boards, however we don’t do the process (which we both use in our professional lives) much justice. During the sharing of their vision board creations, Jade’s lack of metaphor or symbolism leaves amber to imagine knotted vulvas and other such hilarity. Which for the record were not very sound...
2024-10-0337 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp13 Neurosparkly New MumsThis episode is certainly uncut and unpolished. Staying on brand here. No edits, snorts and all. Whilst the title might imply that this episode is for the neurodivergent new mums, it could easily be called ‘how to avoid burnout’, or ‘how to share the load’, or ‘how to reach out for support’, or ‘how to say no to the Sunday lunch with the in-laws if you’re exhausted or just needing time to yourself’. Jade share’s a long list of the things she would or wouldn’t do if she had her new parent time again. Amber reflected that she didn’t struggl...
2024-10-0147 minSEMI-PRECIOUSSP Ep 12: Charity Hike, Phallic Chips and Public PoolsWARNING: this podcast was recorded without all mentally faculties on board. We are in a slightly delirious mood so if you need a good laugh whilst you’re completing a boring task, then wrap your ears around this utter rambling silliness.As the title suggests, we share our charity hike adventures, the eating of phallic shaped chips and general rantings about public pools/bathing.Beyond Blue’s 30km Great Aussie Hike is the hero of this episode. The sister’s, and their amazing team mates, share their training journey and hiking highlights, including the rave like v...
2024-05-1551 min
GrowGetters177. BOOK CLUB: Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier HanssonIn today’s Book Club, we are discussing Rework by the founders of Basecamp, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. Basecamp is the stupidly simple yet powerfully productive software that helps teams get organised, communicate, and get stuff done. Rework was published a decade ago, but it is so progressive, forward-thinking, and revolutionary, it feels contemporary and extra poignant in today's working climate. Rework is almost like the anti-business book because of its strong opinions on some of the traditional stalwarts of the workplace and business strategy in general.It rejects the status quo and us...
2024-04-0345 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp: 11. In a FlurryHappy belated International Women’s Week.This episode begins in a flurry, it took over an hour to get the remote recording working (tech issues on Ambers end). During this hour, Amber was stretched out on a hotel bed drinking some pineapple, canned, cocktail concoction after a full day of International Women’s Week conference. Whilst Jade was drinking a beer and overheating in her wardrobe, which was the best recording option available to her.The conversation begins with both sisters describing how their year began in a flurry and moved on to deeper and phil...
2024-03-1237 min
SEMI-PRECIOUSEP: 10. Surviving Christmas and Sayonara 2023It's that time of the year again! In this episode the Semiprecious sisters drink bubbles (loudly), talk over each other a lot, complain about first world privileged problems (mostly Amber) and make promises for the new year which involve our listeners (yes you!) to drink wine, wrap things and hike with us. Confused? Yes, so are we. But it's Christmas, tis the season to not know whats going on. Amber also try's to impart surviving the silly season tips though we are not sure there is anything particularly helpful unless you're into present tracking apps! We also have a s...
2023-12-1658 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEP. 9: Advice to our 25year old SelvesIn this episode the Semi-Precious sisters share words of wisdom (or thinly veiled regrets) for their 25 year old selves. Amber recalls what a rocking body she had at 25 and how she wish she'd appreciated it more. Whilst Jade struggles to remember where she was at 25! Both agree that they wish they'd been more money savvy (Jade more so) and that they'd drank less (probably Jade again).Amber wishes she'd worn more sunscreen which inspires Jade to make her podcast singing debut. She thought about deleting it, but given she wished she were braver in her 20's, she l...
2023-12-0341 minSEMI-PRECIOUSSP: Ep8. Dating ShenanigansIn this episode Amber and Jade share their hilarious and horrific dating stories from the past. Amber confesses to a plan to get her now husband drunk on their 4th date so he could meet Jade and friends. It did not go as planned. Jade recommends not choosing expensive wines on first dates, in case they need to be skulled or left behind. Amber recommends a simple G&T, 3 sips- your'e done. They split the difference and decide maybe shots is the way to go. Just not tequila. Amber says that the only acceptable reason a...
2023-10-3159 minSEMI-PRECIOUSSP: Ep 7. The Subtle Art of FriendshipsLook out, the Semi-Precious sisters have created their finest podcasting moment together!In this absolute ripper of an episode, Amber shares how number 7 is her lucky number, declaring lucky numbers to never be in the double digits. Jade calls bullshit and they eventually get back on track.They explore the subtle art of friendships, as usual, Amber doesn’t care too much about what people think of her, whilst Jade questions every interaction. Both sister confess to some friendship hoarding issues.They both agree that they need more laughter and playfulness in friendships, Am...
2023-08-2655 min
SEMI-PRECIOUSEp: 6. Success and Celebrationhttps://www.instagram.com/awakenadhdpodcast/Still on a high and maybe a little bit hung over from their SEMI-PRECIOUS launch party, Amber and Jade talk about their too-tight new jeans, anxiety about the people they forgot to invite and why the hell they used Facebook to setup the event!Jade explains why she wasn’t following the SEMI-PRECIOUS Instagram page, why celebration is an important ritual in one’s self esteem and how she feels like a success in launching this podcast even if nobody listens to it. Amber reveals how she built a “boyfriend brand v...
2023-08-2528 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp. 5: Being a Boss BitchEPISODE 5, Amber and Jade go deep into their contrasting experience of business, personal drive, appetite for risk and connection to the term “boss bitch”. As Jade describes it, “the full hardy bravery” required to dig in, work hard and build a career of passion and self advocacy. Amber reflects with some seriousness, on her approach to “failing fast” and the risk v reward attitude that drove her success after she fled a domestic violence situation, starting a business and raising a child on her own.Amber and Jade talk about the importance of impact, loneliness, professional acknowledgement (or lack ther...
2023-07-2140 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp.4: Ageing and $350 face creamsIn episode 4, Amber and Jade share their experience of ageing as Amber sits across from Jade studying how much ‘work’ there is to be done- beginning with her thin patchy eyebrows and chipped nails.They share both their ageing vulnerabilities and they way in which they feel more empowered in their 40’s.They push back on the antiquated notion of ‘dress your age’ and Amber muses that clothes should be simply categorised “good taste and bad taste”, leaving age out of the equation.Take a listen if you want to her Amber in full judgey si...
2023-07-0640 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp.3: Thinking Different- Our ADHD JourneyIn episode 3 of SEMI-PRECIOUS Amber and Jade unpack their ADHD diagnosis journey and the impact it’s had on their lives thus far.Warning: this episode is not as amusing or witty as you might have come to expect if you have listened to Episode 1 and 2 so if you are in need of light relief then this might not be your vibe. Sorry, not sorry 😘Tune in if you want to hear Jade slipping into Counsellor mode with her soft inquisitive “I’m curious, help me to understand” voice and Amber explain her SEMI-PRECIOUS moment as one that...
2023-06-2543 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp.2: Growing up in the 70's and 80'sIn episode 2, the Semi Precious sisters share what it was like growing up in the 70’s and 80’s in a big and somewhat dysfunctional family. They quickly discover there are a few things they didn’t know about one another. Jade reveals that she wasn’t a goody two shoes despite her smiling façade, whilst Amber confesses, she was both a scaredy cat and “a bit of an asshole”.As the youngest 2 of 5 sisters, they compete for the ‘who had it toughest’ award. Jade wins, because she’s the one writing this intro. However, Amber exceeds expectations with h...
2023-06-1937 minSEMI-PRECIOUSSemi Precious Podcast TrailerA podcast that’s clever, silly and sometimes unbelievable. SEMI-PRECIOUS follows the stories of two high energy neurodivergent sisters who have survived some pretty tricky life situations.In what can only be described as a classic case of over sharing, the hosts, a brand strategist (the blonde one) and a relationship counsellor (the brunette) talk uncut and unpolished about business, raising humans, embarrassing accidents and their unhealthy obsession with Champagne, cheese and gin. You might learn something, you might be inspired but if nothing else, you will definitely have a laugh.
2023-06-1601 minSEMI-PRECIOUSEp.1: The Strategist and the Counsellorhttps://www.instagram.com/awakenadhdpodcast/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5YgIn this episode you will be introduced to us, your SEMI-PRECIOUS sisters Amber and Jade. While it’s a bit of a bio for both of us, you will come to see why we talk about being “uncut and unpolished” and how we are learning to embrace being beautifully imperfect, absurd, random, clumsy, sweary, rebellious and sometimes forgetful hot messes!As is typical for Amber, she will avoid answering anything that gets too emotional or raw (at least in this episode) and Jade will over share her story and try to pry...
2023-06-1624 min
Awaken ADHDEp. 4: "Being successful meant I didn't appear to fit the criteria" (Amber's Story)Amber runs a successful design and strategy agency in Melbourne. She began her journey into the neurodivergent world about 5 years ago when her son was diagnosed with ADHD. Amber reflects upon the difficulty of having her experience of ADHD recognised by both peers and professionals due to her perceived 'high functioning' and successful professional life. Her tenacious nature drove her to seek diagnosis despite these barriers. She speaks about the need for greater awareness of the female presentation of ADHD and how validating it is to hear stories of other women with ADHD. Amber's shares her journey wi...
2023-06-0432 min
Cmoove Grooves PodcastDJ Cmoove's Neo-Soul Quarantine Mix (Vol. 1)It's been a few minutes but we're back Cmoove Groovers. In this social distancing era I decided to drop a few mixes. As always, trying to introduce you to lesser known artists that straight up jam. Be safe...stay inside if you can. If you're an essential employee, like myself, take your precautions. And as always...
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Enjoy...
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DJ Cmoove's Neo-Soul Quarantine Mix (Vol. 1)
01. India Shawn - Water Me | (00:00) |
02. Jidenna - Sou Sou | (03:08) |
03. Emmavie - OOPS | (06:20) |
04. Victoria Monet - Moment | (09:36) |
05. Zilo - Sweet Like | (12:18) |
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2023-04-112h 04
Choose Hard with Cody McBroom832 - Amber French: Vie Athletics (Founder/CEO)Vie Athletics is a POWERHOUSE in Washington State -- it's a female only strength training facility that has a captivating culture and a cult-like community. They've already taken over this state by opening gyms in Seattle, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Puyallup, South Hill, and Bonney Lake... And now, they're expanding OUT of the state by opening their first out-of-state gym in Chandler, Arizona.
But there's more to this story because the founder and owner of the gym, Amber French, is the mastermind behind this company who has simply created something unique, special, and unbelievably powerful. Which is why...
2022-11-161h 19
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette3: Amber Bonny — The Edison AgencyAmber Bonney shares insights on working with brands on the road to their sustainability pathway, why a shared economy is so crucial, looks at branding from the inside out, plus community responsibility and purpose-led businesses. Amber Bonney is the Founder and Managing Director of award-winning creative business The Edison Agency. She is a branding and identity strategist, guest lecturer, speaker and female leadership advocate. With more than 20 years experience across diverse industry sectors, Amber has a vested interest in both traditional and disruptive design methods that activate, provoke and inspire. Amber believes the...
2022-10-2738 min
Future of Australia PodcastFuture Of Australia - Episode 60 - Amber Bonney - The Edison Agency"From Losing $750,000 to Building One of the Fastest Growing New Marketing Agencies in Australia and Aiming to Become a B Corp"
On Episode 60 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Amber Bonney, the Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison Agency, which grew 38% last year, to do over $2.6 million in annual revenue.
This made The Edison Agency, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.
2022-10-0251 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyEpisode 186: Bob Bolyard (aka Amber LaMay) the Larry King of Drag!I LOVE RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE! It is one of my favorite shows, and Drag is something that has always fascinated me. Drag is an artform that many people don't understand, so this week, I welcome Bob Bolyard, aka Amber LaMay to join me and talk about his experience with Drag. Sure, every drag queen has a different motivation, but Bob's is common, his story is super fun, and the positive contribution he is making to his community is undeniable! (hundreds of thousands of dollars raised!) In this episode, we talk aboutHow Bob ended up in Dra...
2022-06-0625 min
Four Girls, One Podcast#95 - Nautically NakedThis episode Kristen tells us the story of Anne Bonney (10:15) and Jaime goes with a nautical cryptid with Organism 46B (28:42) and..Amber provides some confusion about angler fish.
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2022-04-2545 min
PodXEpisode 1: PortfoliosA portfolio can be a designer’s best friend. It’s something that can kickstart conversation in any industry interview. It’s a collection of work that showcases your personality and sets you apart from other designers.
In this discussion hosted by Dr. Jane Connory, Emma Fisher (Swinburne Educator), Amber Bonney (Edison Agency) and Caitlin Preyser (2019 Swinburne Graduate & Designer, Edison Agency) reveal what employers look for in a portfolio and why they are important.
Links: https://edison.agency/
2021-11-1750 min
Better Future Exec Club PodcastTown Hall #75 - Action, AUS - Design Exec ClubHosted by Mark Bergin - Chairman and Founder at DRIVENxDESIGN & the Design Exec ClubGuests:Mike Biggs - Innovation Director at Mike Biggs ConsultingAmber Bonney - Founder and Managing Director at The Edison AgencyDavid Montgomery - Director at Scaffad / SME Business Consultant at WatchWellLorena Gaxiola - Director at Lorena GaxiolaRichard Henderson - Founder & CEO at R-Co BrandCelso Borges - Experience Design Director, ASEAN at Concentrix Tigerspike View the episode and show notes here.
2021-10-0752 min
Better Future Exec Club PodcastTown Hall #70 - Strong Economy, AUS - Design Exec ClubHosted by Mark Bergin - Founder of the Design Exec ClubGuests:Amber Bonney - Founder and Managing Director at The Edison Agency / President at the Creative Women's CircleAndrew Hoyne - Founder & Principal at HoyneDavid Montgomery - Founder and Director at ScaffadDylan Brady - Conductor (Owner) at Decibel ArchitectureJulie Ockerby - CEO, Creative Director & Principal at Meli Studio AustraliaLorena Gaxiola - Director at Lorena Gaxiola DesignMaria Scott - Owner at Eye 2 Connect / Director at the Michael Hughes...
2021-09-0354 min
Better Future Exec Club PodcastAmber Bonney - Better Future SPOTLIGHT - Better Future SPOTLIGHTIn this episode of the Better Future SPOTLIGHT, our Founder Mark Bergin sits down with the sensational Amber Bonney - Founder and Managing Director at The Edison Agency and President of The Creative Women's Circle. Together they discuss creating a vision beyond the ego, taking the time to establish a framework for your values, reimagining the language of ‘good design’, helping the next generation believe and strive for a better future, pursuing uncomfortable conversations, championing the power of mentoring and more.Amber is steadfast in her values and applies them to both her personal and profe...
2021-08-2746 min
Better Future Exec Club PodcastDesign Exec Club — Town Hall #33, AUS — The New PossibleFor video, quotes, and talking points from this Town Hall, please head over to the Design Exec Club Website.Hosted by:Mark Bergin - Founder & CEO of DRIVENxDESIGN - Linkedin, Instagram, TwitterContributors:Mike Biggs - Director of Innovation & Design at Telstra PurpleAmber Bonney - Managing Director & Head of Strategy at Edison Agency | President at Creative Women's CircleCelso Borges - Head of Experience Design at TigerspikeChris Bosse - Director of Architecture at LAVADylan Brady - Conductor (Owner) at Decibel ArchitectureKeeley Green...
2020-12-0457 min
Cmoove Grooves PodcastDJ Cmoove's Neo-Soul Quarantine Mix (Vol. 1)It's been a few minutes but we're back Cmoove Groovers. In this social distancing era I decided to drop a few mixes. As always, trying to introduce you to lesser known artists that straight up jam. Be safe...stay inside if you can. If you're an essential employee, like myself, take your precautions. And as always...LIsten...Enjoy...And Share...(Go ahead and hit the "heart" button so that I know you were here.)DJ Cmoove's Neo-Soul Quarantine Mix (Vol. 1)
01. India Shawn - Water Me | (00:00) |
02. Jidenna - Sou Sou | (03:08) |
03. Emmavie - OOPS | (06:20) |
04. Vic...
2020-11-292h 04
GrowGetters47. Book Club: Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson from Basecamp with Edison Agency founder, Amber BonneyHey Book Lovers! You’re listening to a #GrowGetters Book Club episode! Each month, we unpack, dissect, and discuss some of the hottest non-fiction releases that have the potential to positively impact your careers, and your lives!Today, we are discussing REWORK by the incredibly inspirational founders of tech company, Basecamp, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson!Basecamp is the stupidly simple, yet powerfully productive software that helps teams get organised, communicate, and get stuff done! Tiffany and I MASSIVE fangirls of Basecamp (yep, major nerd alert here!!) and we...
2020-10-2946 min
Better Future Exec Club Podcast#BeyondCOVID Town Hall - Aus Episode 3 - Design Exec ClubFor video, quotes, and talking points from this Town Hall, please head over to the Design Exec Club Website.Hosted by:Mark Bergin - Founder & CEO of DRIVENxDESIGN - Linkedin, Instagram, TwitterPanelists:Marc Alexander - Co-Founder at Raine ScootersAmber Bonney - Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison AgencyCelso Borges - Head of Experience Design at TigerspikeJamie Durie OAM - President Durie Design IncHasan el Rayes - State Sales Manager at Schiavello SystemsRod Farmer...
2020-06-0437 min
Better Future Exec Club Podcast#BeyondCOVID Town Hall - AUS Episode 2 - Design Exec ClubFor video, quotes, and talking points from this Town Hall, please head over to the Design Exec Club Website. Hosted by:Mark Bergin - Founder & CEO of DRIVENxDESIGN - Linkedin, Instagram, TwitterPanelists:Nathan Birch - CEO, Interbrand ANZAmber Bonney - Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison AgencyDylan Brady - Conductor (Owner) at Decibel ArchitectureRichard Henderson - Founder & CEO at R-Co BrandJulia Monk - Hospitality Thought Leader, Architect, Interior Designer, Former Senior VP, Director of H...
2020-05-0752 min
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesThe Do's And Don'ts Of Working With A Virtual Assistant With Trivinia BarberIn this episode, I sit down with Trivinia Barber, the founder of Priority VA, who matches elite level entrepreneurs with highly skilled virtual assistants. We discuss best practices for hiring and working with virtual assistants who can help accelerate your business. This was an awesome discussion with Trivinia I hope you enjoy. Now let's jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Do's And Don't For Making Your VA Hire ✔️The Key To Building A Lasting Relationship With Your VA ✔️How To Get The Most...
2018-11-0542 min
EPISODE FIFTY FOUR : in conversation with Sarah SchulweisOur Guest : Sarah Schulweis is one of the most hard hitting no bullshit women I’ve ever met. Her approach to consulting with her business Anchor & Orbit is gentle yet firm, organized yet flexible. I met Sarah when she attended my How to Not Always be working class at Gravel & Gold last year and almost immediately made a joke that she should just teach class. Between her clients and her new online workshop, she has a way of reaching into people’s lives and businesses to set up new systems that ACTUALLY help them grow. You can find...
2017-03-1700 min