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Surf Coast Creatives#60: How to deal with imposter syndrome and why being "politely annoying" is a good thing! - Zoe Strapp from Zoe Strapp PhotographyEp.60 with the magnificent @zoestrapp.photography is now streaming! Such a good chat with this amazing creative and visual artist from Anglesea. We covered a number of topics including the ever present imposter syndrome. Find out how Zoe deals with it and why she’s made no room for anything other than a creative life filled with passion & adventure.Episode LIVE now on your favourite podcast platform. Great chats Zoe! Listen right to the end for a special offer from Zoe and perhaps a small gift for Christmas! This episode of t...
2022-12-2052 minSurf Coast Creatives#59: The story behind "that photo" of the blood moon on the coast - Craig Crosthwaite from SeeSea ImagesIt's been two years since we spoke to master landscape photographer, Craig Crosthwaite, from Anglesea. We catch up for a chat about "that photo" he captured of the blood moon on November 8 2022.Hear how put it together and how he got 61,000 likes, 28,000 shares and 1,000 comments on his Facebook page. Some people even took credit for the photo themselves - it was that good. David Attenborough even got in on the action.Make sure you check out CC's Facebook page under SeeSea Images for some other bangers we discuss.This episode...
2022-12-0643 minSurf Coast Creatives#58: How to build a business that's driven by sustainability - George Shilitto & James Bradshaw from Red Paddle CoJoin us for a chat with the Commercial Director and Managing Director of Red Paddle Co Australia. We talk passion, innovation, sustainability and how to find work that feels like play.Get 15% OFF all 2022 Red Paddle Co inflatable SUPs at Stonker. Thanks for joining us George & James!This episode of the podcast is proudly brought to you by Stonker in Torquay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2959 minSurf Coast Creatives#57: A surgeon to-be inspired by the ocean and the Surf Coast - Dr Gil Stynes from University of MelbourneWe've got out first doctor on the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.Dr Gil Stynes has been a University Hospital Geelong (UHG) stalwart over many years, starting work here first as an intern, before working as a general surgery and plastic surgery registrar. When completing a surgical PhD at UHG, Gil developed a specialised implant that allows skin to grown onto foreign materials, potentially revolutionising the field of robotics and skin penetrating medical devices, such as intravenous lines and catheters. And the best part? He's a customer at Stonker. Ben was asking about Gil's b...
2022-11-2349 minSurf Coast Creatives#56: Dealing with confrontation and why a 5 year plan is a flash in the pan - Ian Chisholm from South Coast SurfboardsShaping is hard. Ian "Chiz" Chisholm joins us for Ep.56 of the podcast.Imagine getting told "we're going to run your business into the ground mate". That's exactly what happened to Chiz when he setup a shaping business in Torquay 26 years ago.Some local brands weren't happy about the upstart from Melbourne entering their turf. Find out who Chiz got a special visit from early days and how he's since built one of the top longboard brands in Australia.So much wisdom in this episode from a bloke who's been...
2022-11-171h 21Surf Coast Creatives#55: How to build a community on steroids using LinkedIn - Robbie Hicks & Lachlan Bradford from The Funny Business podcastLearn how to get 500,000 downloads for your podcast and build a psycho community that loves you to bits. Rob & Lach from The Funny Business podcast join us for episode 55 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. These boys do not hold and they tell it how it is that is for sure! We talk business, building a platform, what makes good content, overcoming challenges and negative feedback and the secret behind the success of the Funny Business podcast (HINT: It's all in the name). It's a belter! Thanks so much for your time Rob...
2022-11-081h 00Surf Coast Creatives#54: Food for adventurers with a mind for sustainability - Ash Butler from The Small Kitchen CookLocal Jan Juc resident Ashleigh Butler spent a decade living and travelling in campervans across Australia and the US with her partner, Jared. She left behind the ideals and conveniences of suburban life but wasn’t prepared to abandon wholesome food and good cooking, even with limited resources in the kitchen.In her first collection of more than 65 recipes for campervans, caravans and tiny homes, Ash shows it’s simple to cook delicious, seasonal and nourishing food when all you’ve got is a two-burner stove, a small fridge and an incredible, everchanging view.We tal...
2022-09-2737 minSurf Coast Creatives#53: How to make awesome video content and thriving as a solopreneur - Bryan Hynes from Hynesight ProductionsWelcome to the Surf Coast Creatives podcast episode 53. In today's episode Ben interviews Bryan Hynes from Hynesight Productions. Bryan is our first videographer on the podcast! The episode is packed full of practical hints and tips for making awesome videos for your business or artisanal craft. For anyone interested in videography, pushing the envelope as a creative and storytelling, then this episode is for you. Today’s episode is proudly brought to you by Stonker - home of foiling, SUP and kiteboarding gear on the Surf Coast in Victoria, Australia.
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Surf Coast Creatives#52: Enjoy the pleasure of food without losing control - Leanne Rowbottom from Revive Holistic HealthHave you ever dreamt about waking up in the morning feeling happy and grateful for your body and not obsessed about what you are going to eat, or not eat?Imagine being able to enjoy the pleasure of food WITHOUT losing control or gaining weight? Sounds too good to be true right? We chat with holistic health expert, Leanne Rowbottom to find out more.Hear why Corona proved to be a blessing in disguise for Leanne after she was forced to shut down her massage therapy business too. Plus, a whole lot more...
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Surf Coast Creatives#51: We miss the people! - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesWe're back!The Surf Coast Creatives podcast returns with your hosts Ben & Jess.Yep. You couldn't keep us away. We miss our community. We miss the people! We miss everyone dearly and yeah, we miss doing coffees. We miss doing events, miss doing online mini master classes. It's just been too long away. Our last episode was published on September 6th, 2021. So what have we been doing? We go run through the what we've been up to the past 12 months and why we're pumped to be restarting the podcast. Sit...
2022-08-1629 minSurf Coast Creatives#50: Final episode! Why we're tapping out, highlights and thank you - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesAll good things to come to an end hey?Sad to say we're finishing the podcast component of the Surf Coast Creatives. We'll continue celebrating the work of creatives on the Surf Cost in Australia but find out why we don't have the time or resources to commit to the pod right now .HINT: Big couple of months coming up for Ben & Jess!Join us for a chat as we talk stats for the pod, our personal highlights and what it takes to make a great podcast. Find out why we aren't d...
2021-09-0538 minSurf Coast Creatives#49: The Country Boy Lighting Up the Coast - Ash Hughes from ashhughesphotos.comBeen itching to get this guy on the podcast for a chat. He's a landscape photographer based in Torquay and goes by the name, Ash Hughes. Ash hails from Ballarat but moved to the coast a few years ago with his wife. He's now a dad to two kids and works full-time as an accountant. On top of that, he's an in-demand wedding photographer with x32 weddings booked already for the season ahead. And he only started shooting weddings last year! But it's Ash's timeless imagery of the coast that came first. He's grown a legion...
2021-08-2953 minSurf Coast Creatives#48: A Visual Storyteller Who Had Her First Exhibition at Age 16 - Ferne Millen from fernemillen.comOur guest today is Geelong-born Artist and Photographer, Ferne Millen. Ferne has a passion for telling stories using visual arts and portrait photography as her medium. And she's been doing it for 21 years! Ferne talks about studying at the VCA and then progressing into a career in Melbourne and eventually settling in her home studio in Jan Juc. Ferne’s latest exhibition “Journey on Wadawurrung Country” is being taken outdoors, at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (running 28 Aug - 24 Oct, 2021). Her work will be featured as part of the Core Outdoor Program. Projections which will showcase Ferne...
2021-08-1743 minSurf Coast Creatives#47: Turning Old Into New And Building Sustainability Into Your Business - Jodie Hayes from Scout For VintageOur guest today is a talented local Designer, Jodie Hayes. Jodie runs local Torquay denim store, Scout for Vintage.If you’re a fashion lover and want to create a sustainable brand, then you’ll love this episode.Jodie runs her business in the heart of Torquay. She aims to sell vintage garments and gives each garment a second life beyond landfill. Jodie has a creative soul and has had a go at running multiple businesses at a young age. Tune in for an in-depth chat with Jodie about what it was li...
2021-07-2641 minSurf Coast Creatives#46: Why You Don't Have to Starve as a Creative - Andrew Hellmich from PhotoBizXOur guest today is one of my favourite podcast hosts Andrew Hellmich. Andrew is the host of a photography business podcast called PhotoBizX.If you’re wanting to build your photography business with a consistent flow of clients then this is the episode for you. Andrew is an entrepreneur, photographer, and author living on the Central Coast in NSW. He talks about the importance of work-life balance. Andrew and his wife have been running their photography business for more than 14 years and Andrew has racked up more than 400 episodes for his podcast. Tu...
2021-07-181h 20Surf Coast Creatives#45: A Creative Dynamo Born on the Coast - Eliza Francombe from Be Franc. & FrancHomeOur guest today is the founder of not one but two awesome brands, Be Franc. Creative, a boutique branding and content agency, and homewares specialist, FrancHome. Her name is Eliza Francombe.If you’re into your DIY experiences then you’ll love listening to Eliza’s story. She is a soon-to-be mum of two kids and runs her studio out of the Ashmore Arts precinct in Torquay.Eliza has recently added in-person workshops to her bow, helping attendees create unique pieces for their homes. She is a modern-day creative weapon with a...
2021-07-1257 minSurf Coast Creatives#44: Head Curator of Australia's Rich Surfing History - Craig Baird from Australian National Surfing MuseumOur guest today is the curator of the world’s biggest Surf Museum, Craig “Gonzo” Baird.If you’re into the history of surfing in Australia then this is the episode for you. Craig tells us some wild tales of surfing before it became a sport. He also explains how he has managed to avoid producing a resume his entire life. He relies on gut intuition and following his passion to get by. Learn how Craig got a job airbrushing t-shirts for Rip Curl which started a 26-year career.He’s now the head c...
2021-07-0458 minSurf Coast Creatives#43: Doing a 180 After Personal Tragedy - Jenna Hutchison from Love LudieWe chat with Torquay local Jenna Hutchison about the transition from business owner to a full-time artist in episode #43 of the podcast. In her first two years painting, Jenna sold two commissions. She had a lot to learn. Take two during 2020 and she sold eighty-seven commissions in short thrift. Jenna shares how momentum built as an artist in 2020 has led her on the path to successful collaborations with other creatives. But there’s so more much packed in too. From learning how to make candles at home 8 years ago and making them by chance for a fr...
2021-04-2850 minSurf Coast Creatives#42: How to Make it Big as an Artist & Finding the Off Switch - Geoffrey & Rowena from Martinich&CarranJoin us for our chat with professional artists Geoffrey Carran & Rowena Martinich. They talk about artistic risk, the intricate balance of life and art, and the necessary hustle when it comes to the business side of art. Make no bones, for Geoffrey and Rowena, art is a 24/7 thing. Despite their success to date, Geoffrey & Rowena both agree there is always that sense of hesitancy that never goes away as a creative—something that Geoffrey describes as “never-ending stage fright.” There is so much more too. Tune in for their take on work ethic, curiosit...
2021-04-191h 04Surf Coast Creatives#41: The Worst Year of Your Life Then Somebody Introduces You to Oprah - Claire Summers from Gratitude Glass JarsJoin your host Ben Hucker with Torquay guest, Claire Summers. Ben speaks to Claire about a cascade of traumatic life events that hit her in 2017. Oprah entered Claire’s life not long after. Claire is the founder of Gratitude Glass Jars which became a viral sensation in 2017 after the ‘Big O’ came across her product.But an unhealthy relationship, the loss of a dearly wanted baby, nursing her father through terminal cancer, a near-death experience with IVF treatment, and being sexually harassed by her new boss meant Claire almost didn’t make it for her first mee...
2021-04-061h 09Surf Coast Creatives#40: A 30-Year Dream To Work For a Top Surfing Mag and Now He Owns It? Ray Bisschop from Surfing LifeOur guest for this episode of the podcast is the editor and owner of Surfing Life Magazine, Ray Bisschop.Ray has been described as a “visual marketing genius” by some of his peers. He’s also a designer, photographer, loving husband and devoted Dad who started surfing about 35 years ago.In fact, surfing lit the spark for an interest in all things creative. These two elements combined have led Ray on a three-decade journey to become owner and publisher of Surfing Life magazine, But he had his fair share of challenges in between. He spen...
2021-03-301h 15Surf Coast Creatives#39: An Illustrator's Journey From the Northern Beaches of Spain to the Surf Coast - Fabiana Aguilar from fabiaguilar.comOur guest for this episode of the podcast is a hugely talented illustrator by the name of Fabiana Aguilar.Fabi is currently in the process of making the move from Melbourne to the Surf Coast. Born on the Northern beaches of Spain and raised between Senegal, Canada and Spain, Fabi got used to moving from country to country from a young age. As an adult, she has spent long periods of time in France, Ireland, Italy, the Caribbean and for the last 3 years, Australia. Fabi comes from a family of creatives: a p...
2021-03-2455 minSurf Coast Creatives#38: Dealing With Dark Dawn Days & Taking the Podcast to Scotland - Mike Guest from Dawn DaysOur guest on this episode of the podcast is freelance photographer and cinematographer, Mike Guest. He’s our first international guest and joins us all the way from Edinburgh in Scotland!Mike includes Patagonia among his list of clientele and is also the co-founder of the Dawn Days movement which went viral in 2020 after coronavirus hit.Lookup #dawndays to see more of Mike and other peoples work from all over the United Kingdom and beyond.We cover a lot today including the important topic of men’s mental health and what it takes to make...
2021-03-161h 05Surf Coast Creatives#37: A Traveller at Heart Now Making Multimillions From Seasonal Gift Boxes - Kate Buchan from Retreat YourselfWe caught up for a chat with the savvy founder of a hugely successful business in Torquay called Retreat Yourself Box for this episode of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. Her name is Kate Buchan (nee Williams) who got married at the beginning of 2020 to her loving partner Andrew. Kate had a little bubba too at the end of 2020 so she now juggles life as a busy entrepreneur, Mum to Charlie, loving wife, friend, and the rest! Find out how she juggles it all while running a business with a national footprint and...
2021-03-091h 00Surf Coast Creatives#36: Swimming With Sharks & 2020 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Winner - Ren McGann from RenMcGann.comJoin your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with the coveted 2020 Nikon Surf Photo of the year winner Ren McGann. Ren talks about the discipline of fine art ocean photography and provides his perspective on some of the challenges facing modern-day photographers. Ren also talks about his unique editing style and why he sees it as a deeply personal matter. For him, it is better to be true to himself than produce the same cookie-cutter shots prevalent on social mediaIn this episode you will learn:Ho...
2021-02-2353 minSurf Coast Creatives#35: Former Art Teacher Now Turning Over $3m in Skincare Products - Kayla Houlihan from Tribe SkincareJoin your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Kayla Houlihan, the founder of Tribe Skincare for Ep.10 Season 3 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. We talk about the journey of a former art teacher now running a multi-million-dollar natural skincare business. Kayla gives the background and tips to help her fellow creatives manifest their entrepreneurship goals. Kayla admits at first that their products were exclusively for their skin clinic, but after featuring it online, the attention it received grew non-stop to a throng of thousands of followers today. Tu...
2021-02-1543 minSurf Coast Creatives#34: How Important is Your Health When it Comes to Doing Your Best Work? - Ryan Rowell from TORQ F1TJoin your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Ryan Rowell, the co-founder of TORQ F1T. We talk about Ryan's journey from motocross champ to the owner of an elite gym in Torquay. In addition, we assess how important a healthy lifestyle is when it comes to doing your best work as a creative. Ryan shares his experience building a gym in a garage with his partner Erin, transitioning the brand, and managing clients. Ryan took what he and Erin learnt from opening their first gym in Cali...
2021-02-091h 05Surf Coast Creatives#33: Getting Told You Can't Make A Living From Your Passion - Romy Roache from Romy PhotographerJoin your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Romy Roache as they chat about the discipline and mindset of an artist running a photography business. Romy explains a specific method of taking pictures and how she defines creativity in this episode. For Romy, images are what they are – natural. As for advice, she believes aspiring artists should work with themselves and from the heart without comparing other people's works. Find out more from what she has to say as you stay tuned to this episode.In this episode you will lea...
2021-01-2931 minSurf Coast Creatives#32: How to Overcome Your Fears Without Holding Your Breath - Ant Williams from Modus LeadershipWelcome to the Surf Coast Creatives podcast Anthony or 'Ant' Williams.Before moving to Torquay, Ant was a Sports psychologist for a motoGP team based in the South of France. He worked with boxers, mountaineers, kickboxing fighters, athletes competing in five-day adventure races without sleep, rally car drivers and big wave tow-in surfers.He wanted to experience a dangerous sport for himself though. He searched high and low to find his niche and eventually discovered free-diving at 30 years of age.The rest is history. Here are 3 of his major achievements:L...
2021-01-211h 00Surf Coast Creatives#31: The Queen of Whole Foods & Self-Publishing - Harriet Birrell from Natural HarryReally excited to sit down for a chat today with the founder of Natural Harry in Barwon Heads, Harriet Birrel. Harriet, or 'Harry,' is the creative dynamo behind 3 best-selling books called Natural Harry, Whole and Home. Her first 2 books were self-published and her final book has been picked up by a publisher along with her 2nd title, Whole by Natural Harry. Learn about Harry's life as a full-time creative and her inspiration for living a humble life on the coast. Harry opens up about her childhood as well and takes us through the...
2021-01-141h 08Surf Coast Creatives#30: What Do You Do When Your Dream Fails? - Jess Mellington from Jess Mellington PTWe turn the tables on co-host Jess Mellington and put her under the microscope for this episode of the podcast. Jess opens up about her childhood and her thirst for adventure. Her quest for all things travel and adventure led to a six-year career working on superyachts in the Mediterranean and raging seas of the pacific. Jess eventually turned her back on the party, party lifestyle and gruelling schedule of the super-yachts though in preference for a career in the world of fitness. Hear how she made her way from the high seas to...
2020-12-2254 minSurf Coast Creatives#29: An Ad Exec Turned Pro Landscape Photographer - Craig Crosthwaite from SeeSea ImagesJoin us for a chat with former advertising executive turned pro landscape photographer Craig Crosthwaite for Ep.4 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. 'CC' as he is known on the coast is the founder of SeeSea Images based in Anglesea. After 30 years in the Advertising industry, Craig decided to up-sticks and follow his passion for the coast, surfing and photography. He and his wife moved into their beach house in Anglesea and made it a permanent stay a few years ago now. A love for the ocean began when Craig started surfing at th...
2020-12-171h 22Surf Coast Creatives#28: How to Speak Betterer & Does it Matter? - Jessica Sherman from Sing Act SpeakWe sit down for an exciting chat today with local Jan Juc Mum, Jessica Sherman. Jess is the founder of Sing Act Speak in Torquay. She coaches young kids and adults how to sing, act and speak with passion. Not just that. She teaches her clients the art of self-confidence and believing in your skills and talents as a performer and presenter.Jess is a graduate from the University of Melbourne- Victorian College of the Arts (Bachelor of Music Theatre) with an Associate (ATCL) Performance Diploma in both Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre with...
2020-12-101h 03Surf Coast Creatives#27: From Pet Portraits to 'Gutsy the Wombat' - Jimmi Buscombe from Jimmi Buscombe ArtRemember that bloke in Warrnambool who caused a ruckus 2 years ago when he sketched a picture of a wombat on the leg of a train bridge?Well, his name is Jimmi Buscombe and we sat down with him for a chat for this episode of the podcast.Jimmi downed tools and spoke to us about the hilarious story behind Gutsy the Wombat, Art and the transition from Chef of 22 years to a nationally acclaimed artist in no short time.He's such a good guy and has a lot of wisdom to pass on.
2020-12-0759 minSurf Coast Creatives#26: How To Pursue Your Passion in a Foreign Country - Luca Rossi from Babel SurfboardsJoin us for a chat with the founder of Babel Surfboards Luca Rossi as we kick off Season 3 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. Luca is an Italian astrophysicist turned surfboard shaper. He's a super-sharp guy and got his start in the cut-throat world of surfboard shaping by knocking on the doors of local shapers on the Surf Coast. They all told him to bugger off except one! Find out which shaper said yes and took Luca under his wing (for 1-hour!).We also chat about Luca's first sighting of a breaking wave in...
2020-12-0358 minSurf Coast Creatives#25: Trading the City For the Coast at Age 36 - Ben Hucker from Surf Coast CreativesSeason 3 of the podcast is 'go for launch'!Today we turn the tables on host Ben and see how he copes when we make him the subject of today's episode. Tune in to hear co-host Jess put Ben under the microscope with a litany of insightful questions. We talk about taking the leap as a full-time creative, plus who inspires Ben and what scares him. The tables are turned that is for sure!We also chat about what we've been up to the past couple of weeks and reveal our...
2020-12-0247 minSurf Coast Creatives#24: What We Learnt Season 2 & Jess's Revenge - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesEp.11 - Season 2 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live! Tune in for a sit-down chat with your hosts Ben & Jess. We ticked over 10 episodes for Season 2 of the podcast last week, so we thought it was time we did a short recap. Find out the "7 Things We Learnt During Season 2" plus more heartbreaking news for myself and Jess. We finish on a positive note with some exciting news regarding our NEW partnership with the Workers Hut in Torquay. We're super excited to announce we'll be building a new co-working spa...
2020-11-1151 minSurf Coast Creatives#23: Building a Tribe With a Hut & Exciting News - Dave & Bec from Workers HutEp.10 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live. Tune in wherever you get your favourite podcasts. In this episode, we sit down for a chat with founders of the Workers Hut in Torquay, Dave & Rebecca Scott. Dave & Bec open up about their journey since falling in love during their uni days in Melbourne and their current role as custodians of the Workers Hut community.Dave & Bec started the Workers Hut three and a half years ago after spotting a need for a home-like premise for freelancers, solopreneurs and small businesses to work f...
2020-11-041h 09Surf Coast Creatives#22: Moving Far, Far Away from Great Whites - Brittany March from March CreativeEp.9 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live. We sit down for a chat with the founder of March Creative in Torquay, Brittany March. Britt specialises in commercial design and branding plus illustration in the form of fine art pieces, illustrated wall art, homewares and unique gifts. This talented artist is a homegrown product of the South Australian coast but now calls the Surf Coast in Victoria home. The looming shadow of Great White sharks off the coast of South Australia was one of the big reasons for Britt's...
2020-10-2844 minSurf Coast Creatives#21: Carving Out a Niche in a Cut-Throat Industry - Tim & Dani from Ena PellyEp.8 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live.We sit down for a chat with the founders of women's fashion label, Ena Pelly. Meet husband & wife duo, Dani & Tim, from Torquay. A big shout out to Shane Thomson from Jan Juc for recommending this awesome couple. Dani & Tim are so down to earth, and they lay it all on the table in this episode of the podcast. Find out how they quit their jobs and went full-time with Ena Pelly from their home in Torquay after one of their sales...
2020-10-211h 05Surf Coast Creatives#20: Can You Be a Working Mum & Artist? - Alison White from White in ColourEp.7 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now streaming. We sit down for a chat with talented Geelong-based artist Alison White from White In Colour. Al has featured on the front cover of GT Magazine—such is the quality of her work—not to mention a number of private exhibitions and now public murals. Her latest pieces sell like hotcakes via her dedicated website too.Al has the unique gift of immense natural talent mixed with great humility. She loves a chat and holds nothing back in this episode. Hear about her...
2020-10-141h 12Surf Coast Creatives#19: Inspired by a Mix of Life & Death - Jake Ross from Jake Ross ArtWe're halfway through Season 2 already!Tune in for Ep.6 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast with iconic Australian artist, Jake Ross. Imagine having Angus Stone, VB and now Justin Bieber among your list of clientele. That’s a day in the life for this super-talented mural artist, creative director and illustrator.Surfing Bells & Winki as a kid has brought Jake full circle back to the Surf Coast. We couldn't wait to chat with him given his popularity and +30,000 brethren of followers on social media.It’s raw and honest and straight from...
2020-10-071h 37Surf Coast Creatives#18: A Yogi Fashion House on the Surf Coast - Emma Barr from Yogi Peace ClubEp.5 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now ready for download!We sit down for a chat with the founder of Yogi Peace Club in Torquay, Emma Barr. Emma is our first 'born and bred' Surf Coast guest. It's fair to say she has Bells Beach running in her veins!A qualified Yoga Instructor with a Diploma of Hatha Yoga and a Diploma of Yin Yoga, Emma makes a hugely popular line of Yogiwear for women.Designed by the ocean, her mission is to create yoga products to inspire the inner y...
2020-09-3051 minSurf Coast Creatives#17: A Coffee Dream Starting WIth A Popcorn Machine - Mark Clatworthy from Ocean GrindJoin us for Ep.4 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. We chat with the founder of a Torquay coffee magnet called Oceangrind. The man behind this popular roastery and cafe is an engineer turned coffee maestro, Mark Clatworthy.Tune in for a story of grit and determination mixed with a good dose of bravado and passion for coffee beans.Mark has been at it for more than a decade starting at the local markets in Torquay. Now his growing enterprise has its very own stronghold in the Torquay industrial precinct behind Bunnings. ...
2020-09-231h 05Surf Coast Creatives#16: A Fearless Ladypreneur in Love With the Surf Coast - Lauren Smith from Lola BerryThere's not a thing this lady doesn't do! So excited to bring you Ep.3, Season 2, with ladypreneur, Lola Berry. Lola had her bags packed for LA in Feb but was forced to stay put after COVID-19 started to take its toll.She decided to up-sticks from the city and head for the coast instead. We're sure glad she did as it means we got to interview her for Ep.3 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast! Sorry, Lols :) Join us as we uncover the secrets of a serial businesswoman. In fact...
2020-09-161h 07Surf Coast Creatives#15: The Secet Life of an Ocean Photographer - Tal Lemmens from Tal Lemmens PhotoEp.2, Season 2, of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast with Tal Lemmens, is now live!Tal is a Fine Art Ocean Phtogographer who recently won a major international award for an image he captured on the South Coast in NSW. Heading out into the water with a pair of flippers and waterproof housing for his camera, Tal can spend hours floating in the sea chasing the perfect shot while getting pounded by giant waves (over and over and over again!) The waves he shoots can be dangerous, but Tal's love of the water keeps him...
2020-09-0900 minSurf Coast Creatives#14: Juggling the Corona-Coaster as an Artist - Natalie MartinJoin us for Ep.1, Season 2, of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.We sat down for a chat with super-talented watercolour artist & designer, Natalie Martin. Natalie has a dedicated studio in the Ashmore Arts precinct in Torquay where she thinks, creates, generates an income and gets inspired on a daily basis. Find out how Natalie worked as a designer at Rip Curl for 6 years before taking the big leap as a full-time artist and creative based on the Surf Coast in Victoria. Natalie has her very own online watercolour master class on her...
2020-09-021h 04Surf Coast Creatives#13: Unleash Your Creativity & Season 2 Sneak Peek - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesTune into this short episode from Ben & Jess. We talk about :What we've been up to the past monthWhat books we've been devouring7 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity, and Provide a sneak peek at our guest line-up for Season 2. We finished Season 1 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast in late July before taking a much-needed break. We're back refreshed and wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks for all your support and kind words of encouragement. We can't wait to bring you Season 2 of the podcast. Tune in to...
2020-08-2636 minSurf Coast Creatives#12: What We've Learnt So Far & Big News - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesEpisode 11 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live! Tune in for a sit-down chat with your hosts Ben & Jess. We ticked over 10 episodes for Season 1 of the podcast last week, so we thought it was time we did a short recap. Find out the "7 Things We've Learnt So Far" plus heartbreaking news for your hosts Ben & Jess. If you've ever been a Mum or Dad or you're becoming a parent for the first time, then you need to hear this. We finish on a positive note with some exciting news regarding...
2020-07-221h 00Surf Coast Creatives#11: A Dutch Gardener & His Aussie Branding Babe - Cees & Elly from Urban Edible Gardens & Barefooted EarthEp.10 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live!I cannot believe we're at 10 episodes already. Thanks, everyone for your support. We're closing in fast on 2,000 downloads so we're taking that as a big upvote for the pod. For Ep.10, we sit down for a chat with Dutchman Cees Engelen and his Aussie partner Elly Rose Kennedy.Cees is from a little beach town close to Amsterdam. Amsterdam is known for many things but not so much for having good waves. Yet they surf on a weekly if not daily basis!
2020-07-151h 26Surf Coast Creatives#10: A Chocolate Addiction on Hold During Corona - Leanne & Ian from Great Ocean Road ChocolaterieA chocolaterie in Victoria, or even Australia, is a rare commodity. We're a long way from Belgium after all.But sitting right there on Victoria's Surf Coast is one of Australia's favourite chocolaterie's and ice creameries. We sat down for a chat with the founders of the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for Ep.9 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.Jess & I were welcomed by a spectacular showroom filled with thousands of chocolates. Not to mention an ever-changing range of freshly made pastries, desserts and artisan ice creams and an all-day café us...
2020-07-081h 02Surf Coast Creatives#9: Running A Fashion Label in Your Spare Time - Caroline Teakle from Maxted FashionBuilding a women’s fashion label is not for the faint-hearted!For Ep.8 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast, we sit down for a chat with the founder and creator of a boutique women’s fashion label, Maxted Clothing.She’s hard-working, dedicated, tenacious and laser-focused. Her name is Caroline Teakle.Caroline hails from England but now calls Torquay on the Surf Coast in Victoria home. She moved here a couple of years ago with her partner of five years Ed Maxted—hence the name Maxted Clothing.Caroline has built her fashion...
2020-07-0153 minSurf Coast Creatives#8: The King of Wildlife Education on the Surf Coast - Xavier Morello from WildlifeXposureJess & I got a bit tied up today recording Ep.7 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast! Think Snakes, Crocodiles, Barking Owls, Dingos, Lizards and all manner of endangered species in Australia.We sat down for a chat with wildlife conservationist and protector, Xavier Morello. Xavier is the founder and creator of wildlife education company WildlifeXposure. Xavier runs the business in partnership with his lovely wife Madeline and two sons Jacques & LucaThanks to Jasper the Black-headed python and his mates for making us feel warm and cosy.Ep.7 is no...
2020-06-241h 10Surf Coast Creatives#7: A Lady Photographer For Lady Entrepreneurs - Leslie Carvitto from Luna RisingEp.6 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live!Today we interview lady photographer, Leslie Carvitto, from LeslieCarvitto.com. Leslie is a Californian born and bred. She made the move to Hawaii after graduating from college and spent some time working Public Relations before realising it wasn't for her. She now calls Torquay home after a brief stint in Melbourne. Leslie reached out to us when the podcast was launched and said she was "overwhelmed by the creative energy on the Surf Coast." We had a look at her...
2020-06-171h 00Surf Coast Creatives#6: A Former Chippy Turned Blacksmith - Dave Graham from Simply ForgedEver met a blacksmith before?It's a dying trade that's for sure. But there's a small band of passionate 'Smithies' who keep the tradition alive today.David Graham from Simply Forged Custom Ironworks is one of them. In Ep.5 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast, we sit down for a chat with Dave, a former chippy who got frustrated with the same old building techniques. Dave now uses traditional methods combined with a keen eye for detail to create works that are unique, high quality and custom-made.Specialising in he...
2020-06-1056 minSurf Coast Creatives#5: Stressed Out Mums on Vacation - Alison Smith from muMEcationsAre you a stressed-out Mumma who needs a break? If you are, then make sure you tune into Ep.4 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.Thanks to Ali from muMEcations for taking the time to share her story. We sat down for a big chat with Ali last week and we're pumped to announce her recorded interview is now live.Ali began her business two years ago with a big vision after a personal tragedy. She has a passion for taking care of other mums and her undeniable love for travel made the m...
2020-06-031h 00Surf Coast Creatives#4: From Jumping Out Of Planes to Van Conversions - Jesse & Sam from Built For AdvantureHave you ever jumped out of an aeroplane at 14,000 feet? Imagine doing it 2,500 times! That's exactly what Jesse Jeffrey from Built From Advanture did before he switched to the relative safety of custom van conversions in Torquay. After living in Melbourne for the majority of their lives—15 years as a cabinet maker/carpenter—Jesse and his partner Sam decided it was time for a lifestyle change (with their 2-year-old son in tow!). Six months travelling Australia—in a self-built rooftop camper trailer and 4WD combo—on top of a number of trips to th...
2020-05-2754 minSurf Coast Creatives#3: Leading Sports Photographer Turned Publican - Jeff Crow from Bells Beach BreweryBoom! We've added to our awesome guest line-up!Pumped to announce Jeff Crow as our guest for Ep.2 of the Surf Coast Creatives Podcast.Jeff is one of Australia's most experienced sports photographers and now runs the Bells Beach Brewing company.Host Ben Hucker is a keen photographer so he couldn't wait to sit down with Jeff and hear how he turned his passion into a career as a sports photographer. And now a pub owner.It’s a ripper!Yep, a podcast about beer, sports photography and business! Ho...
2020-05-201h 03Surf Coast Creatives#2: A Chippy & A Designer Gone Wild - Al & Imo from Al + ImoHey creators,So excited to be bringing you the first episode of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast! Our guests are Al & Imogen Roberts from Al & Imo. This formidable duo has built a successful custom made timber furniture business in Freshwater Creek—a magnificent nook of the Surf Coast in Victoria only 10 minutes from Geelong. Your host Ben Hucker chats to Al & Imo about how they created their business and got to where they are today in just under 4 years. Find out how Al & Imo stay motivated and what they attribute their successes to...
2020-05-1357 minSurf Coast Creatives#1: Welcome to the Surf Coast Creatives Podcast - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesHey guys and welcome to the Surf Coast Creatives podcast!We wanted to record a quick welcome episode to let you know a bit more info about the Surf Coast Creatives podcast and what is we’re trying to achieve.So why the Surf Coast Creatives Podcast?Well, we both got laid-off from our jobs in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and we wanted to keep people connected and build a community focused on creativity and entrepreneurship.We thought a podcast was the perfect way to do that. No face-to-face co...
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