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Super CreativeSarah Street - Bronwyn FootwearToday on the podcast, I speak with Sarah Street - footwear designer and founder of footwear brand, Bronwyn. Named in honour of Sarah’s late mother, Bronwyn is minimalist, consciously curated footwear designed for modern women who lead multifaceted lives - women with a love of simplicity, an eye for detail, and a desire for quality that endures. The Bronwyn design ethos centres around thoughtful silhouettes, considered details, contemporary comfort and unwavering quality - designed to be worn for seasons to come. In our conversation, Sarah shares the incredibly personal story behi...2025-07-172h 06
Super CreativeLara Henderson - Pure MamaEPISODE 91: Today on the podcast, I speak with Lara Henderson – founder of Pure Mama, a natural skincare brand created specifically for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. After her own frustrating experience during pregnancy, Lara realised that modern, conscious mothers didn’t have access to the kind of skincare they deserved. With a passion for natural, low-tox ingredients and a commitment to doing things differently, she set out to create a new benchmark in pregnancy skincare. Since launching in 2021, Pure Mama has grown into a global brand, and is now stocked in selected retail...2025-07-101h 51
Super CreativeRobyn McLean - Hello PeriodToday on the podcast, I speak with Robyn McLean - co-founder of Hello Period, the New Zealand-based brand shaking up the global period care industry. Founded in 2017 alongside her best friend Mary Bond, Hello Period was born out of a desire to create period products that were sustainable, safe, and actually worked. Fast forward to now, Hello Period is an award-winning, world-leading brand in sustainable period care – with a full range of cups, discs, reusable pads and period underwear, all designed right here in Aotearoa. In this episode, Robyn shares the stor...2025-06-171h 45
Super CreativeGreer Clayton - ArtistToday on the podcast, I speak with Greer Clayton – a contemporary artist known for her large-scale immersive landscapes that have a unique way of drawing you in. Greer interprets the landscapes she paints, not in a direct, topographical way, but in a way that extracts their essence and reimagines the scene as a depiction of the artist’s mind’s eye. Each one represents an underlying connection with the land, exuding a feeling that goes beyond what the naked eye can see alone. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ela...2025-06-061h 25
Super CreativeRachel Sloane - Naveya & SloaneToday on the podcast, I speak with Rachel Sloane - co-founder and creative director of Naveya & Sloane, a jewellery house that has been crafting love stories since 2010. Naveya & Sloane was born in 2010 when co-founders and life partners Rachel Sloane and Alex Bunnett met, fell in love and combined creative forces to create an iconic jewellery house with a beautifully considered approach to luxury design, craft and care. Naveya & Sloane pieces are expertly designed with a potent blend of artistry and expertise - capturing the spirit of love and life with a distinct depth of character t...2025-05-2855 min
Super CreativeHospitality Queens - Super Creative Live!✨LIVE EPISODE✨ An evening of lively and candid conversation with Polly Markus (Miss Polly's Kitchen), Sophie Gilmour (Fatimas, Delicious Business, The Village, Dineaid) and Leisha Jones (Food Writer). Bringing a fresh perspective to hospitality in all its forms - entertaining, feeding, nourishing, and hosting - this was a hilarious night full of lively conversation about food, business, hospitality, success, challenges, creativity and everything in-between.Co-hosted by Super Creative Podcast and Blank Canvas Catering as part of the Flavours of Plenty festival in Tauranga, New Zealand.This event proudly supported the Western Bay Women's Fund.2025-05-031h 51
Super CreativeLucy Burke - Lucy's Event HireToday on the podcast, I speak with Lucy Burke - Founder and Managing Director of Lucy's, a large-scale hire company redefining what event hire looks like in Aotearoa. What began as a small idea to create better hire has grown into a large-scale operation with a head office in Mount Maunganui and warehouses in Auckland and Palmerston North - supporting everything from weddings and festivals to corporate activations and intimate dinner parties. In this episode, Lucy shares about:⭐️ Launching L.L Hire in 2014 to evolving into Lucy’s⭐️ Her...2025-04-241h 46
Super CreativeEmma Sage - Sage JournalToday 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...2025-04-092h 16
Super CreativeSophie 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 cit...2025-04-021h 43
Super CreativeAnahita Paul - Artist & PhotographerToday 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 impo...2025-03-261h 14
Excellent Leadership Podcast(Video on Spotify/YouTube) Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations on Power of Observation, & more ft. Catie GriggsThis is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues 2025-03-111h 14
Super CreativeLiv Patience - Material CreativeToday 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 co...2025-03-062h 00
Super CreativeHelen Paul-Smith - ŌKUToday 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...2025-02-281h 20
Super CreativeGemma Gillett - Studio Gemma + The Joinery EditToday 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 pa...2025-02-131h 54Super CreativeBecs Caughey - Cook & Nelson + Good Sh*t SodaToday 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...2025-02-061h 53Super CreativePolly Markus - Miss Polly's KitchenToday 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 buildin...2024-12-121h 16Super CreativeLauren Caughley - Caughley & CoToday 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...2024-12-061h 29Super CreativeFleur Woods - Contemporary Fibre ArtistToday 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-dis...2024-11-252h 18Super CreativeSarah Murray - Fashion QuarterlyToday on the podcast I speak with Sarah Murray, editor-in-chief, publisher, and owner of Fashion Quarterly—New Zealand’s iconic style authority for over 40 years. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and a reputation as an award-winning feature writer, Sarah recently took the bold step to acquire Fashion Quarterly, where she’s leading its growth across print, digital, and event platforms.During our conversation, we discuss Sarah’s career journey, finding her dream role at Fashion Quarterly, the unique challenges and rewards of taking ownership of such a legacy title, and her vision for the future of publi...2024-11-141h 09Super CreativeDanu Kennedy - Parts and Labor Design, Known WorkToday on the podcast I speak with Danu Kennedy a New York based interior designer and partner at Parts and Labor Design, an award-winning full service interior design firm, specializing in hospitality, commercial, retail, and residential experiences. Danu joined the Parts and Labor Design team in 2014 and several years ago became a partner and now leads the studio alongside founding partner Jeremy Levitt. Their work is frequently featured in top design publications, like Architectural Digest, Wallpaper and Elle Decor. In July, Donna and Jeremy were named in Wallpaper* magazines USA 400 list, which honors the people defining America's cr...2024-10-231h 47
Excellent Leadership PodcastCatie Griggs REPLAY (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues (12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United(14...2024-10-211h 11Super Creative(Re-release) Toni Brandso - Material CreativeFour years of Super Creative! To celebrate four years of the podcast, I thought it might be fun to re-release my very first episode with my friend Toni Brandso with a little 2024 catch up at the beginning. If you are new to the podcast, you might not have had a chance to go back to the beginning so here is your chance!_My first guest is my clever and creative friend, Toni Brandso - interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative. Over the past 11 years, Toni and her business partner Liv Patience have built an...2024-10-0753 minSuper CreativeRachael Mayne - ArtistToday on the podcast, I speak with Rachael Mayne, —an Auckland-based artist known for her large-scale, immersive, impressionistic floral paintings. Rachael is a self-taught artist from a family of creatives, where painting has been a fundamental part of her life for as long as she can remember.However, Rachel’s artistic journey is only one part of her story. Alongside being a painter, she is also a clinical psychologist. Fascinated by the inter-relationship between art, creativity, and well-being, painting is a therapeutic process for Rachael and a space for self-expression, exploration and reflection.In this epis...2024-10-031h 51Super CreativeChloé Julian - Videris Lingerie (Part Two)Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainability and ethical practices at its heart.Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for some of the most recognized global brands and icons. In 2020, she launched Videris - lingerie for everyday wellbeing. Designed for comfort and support, made from natural and sustainable fabrics, in colours designed to enhance a feeling or mood.In this conversation we dive into the world of Videris, exploring the philosophy behind the brand, exp...2024-09-181h 20Super CreativeChloé Julian - Videris Lingerie (Part One)Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainable and ethical practices at its heart.Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for Stella McCartney, Agent Provocateur and David Beckham Bodywear. In 2017, she led the design team to launch Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty as VP of Design. In 2020 she launched Videris - lingerie for everyday wellbeing. Designed for comfort and support, made from natural and sustainable fabrics, in colours designed to enhance a feeling or mood.I fou...2024-09-121h 29Super CreativeJuliette HoganToday on the podcast, I speak with Juliette Hogan, Founder and Director of her eponymous brand, Juliette Hogan. With a focus on everyday luxury and simple sophistication, Juliette creates clothing that New Zealand women rely on for every aspect of their lives. Juliette established her brand in 2004 and recently celebrated the incredible milestone of 20 years in business. Since opening her first store in Ponsonby, Auckland in 2007, she has grown Juliette Hogan into one of New Zealand's most successful boutique brands, with four stores and multiple stockists nationwide. In our conversation, we explore the bra...2024-08-281h 38Super CreativeSophie Gilmour - Delicious Business, Fatimas, The Village, DineaidToday on the podcast, I speak to 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 Dineaid, a beautiful Christmas campaign that unites the hospitality industry to raise funds for city missions—making a meaningful impact on those...2024-08-221h 40Super CreativeEvie Kemp - Multidisciplinary CreativeToday, on the podcast, I speak to Evie Kemp. A self-employed multidisciplinary creative, Evie works across design, illustration, art, textiles, interiors, styling, content creation, and everything in between.Through expressive colour and bold pattern, Evie creates visual symphonies and immersive, joy-filled, creative experiences, helping people and brands find the absolute *magic* great design can bring to life.Whether designing textiles for a clothing brand, sharing creative interiors and projects on social media, or creating original art, Evie wants to make the world a bit more beautiful, colourful and a lot more fun. Over...2024-08-151h 37Super CreativeMegan Wyper - Acme CupcoToday on the podcast, I speak to Megan Wyper – co-owner and Managing Director of Acme Cupco - producers of the iconic porcelain coloured coffee cups and teacups you see in almost every café throughout Aotearoa. Acme’s approach is simple; design a functional, durable, yet elegant product for the everyday. Starting out as a need for the ideal coffee cup in the hospitality industry, twelve years later Acme cups are used all over the world by champion baristas, tea drinkers, and everyone in between.In 2022, Megan and her then colleague Paddy acquired Acme from founders Jeff K...2024-08-071h 44Super CreativeAlice Lines - Editor, HomestyleToday on the podcast, I speak to Alice Lines – editor of Homestyle magazine.Alice is an experienced editor and interior stylist who has spent the last decade at the helm of Homestyle magazine which is quite possibly Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most beloved interiors title. It goes beyond being just an interiors magazine, thanks to the work and influence of Alice and her clever team. Homestyle shares modern ways to make a home in New Zealand, offering aspirational, authentic, and original content from artists, designers, and creatives throughout Aotearoa and sometimes further afield.As an...2024-07-311h 42Super CreativeMid Year Catch Up with Mandy Myles / Bookety Book BooksHello everybody! Super Creative is back! I'm kicking off this new season with a second recommendations episode with (friend of the pod and previous guest) Mandy Myles from Bookety Book Books. And alongside all of the book, TV and podcast recommendations we start off with a great business catch-up that I think you will find is really valuable.What I love about Mandy is that she is so open and honest and ready to share the full nitty gritty of what it's like running her business and how she's navigating all of the challenges that come as...2024-07-231h 24Excellent Leadership PodcastCatie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues (12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United(14...2024-07-151h 14Super CreativeDeborah Sweeney - CeramicistToday on the podcast, I speak to former fashion designer turned ceramicist Deborah Sweeney.After a successful career in fashion that saw her working in New York and London, Deborah returned to New Zealand to establish her fashion label in 2002. Her collections were stocked in select boutiques around the world - including the UK, USA, Japan, Denmark, and Australia; her designs were featured in publications like British Vogue, Women's Wear Daily ID, Nylon, and Elle.However, after fifteen years of running her brand and looking for a change of pace, Deborah took a short sabbatical...2024-02-221h 12Super CreativeFleur Wickes - ArtistToday on the podcast, I speak to artist and writer, Fleur Wickes.After a very successful twenty-year career in photographic portraiture, and with published short stories and poetry under her belt, in 2008 Fleur began drawing the words she wrote: the shape of the drawn words acting as an emotional landscape, adding depth and meaning to the poetry. Since then, she’s made a career and a studio as an artist working in word and image, using photography, drawing and painting as her medium.Fleur is a long-time listener of this podcast and will reg...2024-02-141h 15Super CreativeKristy McGregor - ShepherdessToday on the podcast, I speak to Kristy McGregor, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Shepherdess. From the Women, For the Land — Shepherdess is here to connect, empower and inspire women across rural Aotearoa. An organization passionate about creating vibrant rural communities through storytelling and events.Starting life as a blog and then launching as an independent printed publication in August 2020, Shepherdess was started around Kristy’s kitchen table on a dairy and beef farm in the Horowhenua. Shepherdess believes that telling stories is a great way to reduce social and geographical isolation, stimulate ideas and thinking, and foster conn...2024-02-071h 45Super CreativeHoliday Spectacular with Mandy Myles / Bookety Book BooksWelcome to a special edition of Super Creative. In this episode, I'm thrilled to present our very first 'Holiday Spectacular'!This is an episode I've wanted to do for quite a while; a chance to share some of my recommendations, my quick-fire faves, and shows, books and podcasts I've been enjoying throughout the year. And rather than ramble on by myself for an hour, I've invited previous guest and friend of the pod, Mandy Myles from Bookety Book Books to join me. Mandy is the perfect person to recommend all of our holiday reading (of course), and...2023-12-141h 16Super CreativeSarah Page (2023 Update) - Kindness CollectiveToday on the podcast I'm catching up with the wonderful Sarah Page - founder and CEO of the Kindness Collective.I first interviewed Sarah this time last year and as we have just launched our second Kindness Collective Christmas Joy Store giveaway, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to check in with Sarah and see how the Kindness Collective is getting on a year later. The Kindness Collective is such a special organisation, but as this is a podcast where I talk to creative Kiwi women in business, I still think there's also so...2023-12-0444 minSuper CreativeJane Allan - FineryToday on the podcast, I speak to Jane Allan, founder of Finery - a range of unique ready-to-pour low and no alcohol cocktails. Finery is here to voice moderation. Since 2019, Finery's mission is to reshape Australasia's drinking culture with low and non-alcohol alternatives. You’ll find Finery on shelves in New Zealand's largest supermarket chains and specialty liquor outlets as well as in their online store. Jane’s background is in finance and commercial property. After going through a health and fitness journey in late 2018, Jane couldn’t find anything that ticked the boxes for what she wanted...2023-11-161h 27Super CreativeJessica Clarke - Mother MadeToday on the podcast, I speak to Jessica Clarke, co-founder of Mother Made, a 100% all-natural, plant-based dietary supplement made from nothing but mushrooms. Using the benefits of natural fungus, Mother Made helps support the brain, body, skin and gut; they have a mushroom for everything.Mother Made's purpose is to shine a light on one of the planet's true minute marvels: the mushroom, nature's greatest healer.In 2021, Jessica co-founded Mother Made alongside her long-time best friend and fellow entrepreneur, Emily Blanchett. They had both tried medicinal mushrooms whilst living overseas. When they found themselves back...2023-11-071h 14Super CreativeMiria Flavell - Hine CollectionToday on the podcast, I speak to Miria Flavell, founder and owner of Hine Collection, a women's activewear and athleisure brand but also a community-led, purpose-driven movement built to inspire change. By women for women and indigenous-owned, Hine is leading the way as one of the world's most size-inclusive and diverse activewear brands. Currently stocking thirteen sizes (XXS - 8XL), it's safe to say that this brand truly champions body diversity.Miria's journey began in 2018 when she started Hine Collection in her garage. Fueled by her personal health and fitness journey, she embarked on a mission to...2023-10-2454 minSuper CreativeClaire Hammon - MeadowlarkToday on the podcast, I speak to Claire Hammon, co-founder and Creative Director of independent jewellery studio Meadowlark.The Meadowlark story is a love story between the creative minds of Claire and co-founders and partner Greg Fromont. Starting from a makeshift work bench in their Auckland home, the evolution of Meadowlark reflects their mutual passion for art, nature, travel and the magical craft of jewellery making.Established in 2006, Meadowlarks offering includes everyday essentials, experimental and enigmatic seasonal collections, and Ceremonial, for very special occasions. With few exceptions, Meadowlark jewellery is made-to-order at the studio in...2023-10-101h 10Super CreativeChloe Zara Munro - Chloe Zara HairToday on the podcast, I speak to Chloe Zara Munro – award-winning hairstylist and founder of Chloe Zara Hair – a mindfully curated, premium haircare collection that fuses the best of science with the wonder of nature.With two decades in the hair industry, Chloe has amassed a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to create healthy hair. Launching in 2020, Chloe Zara Hair is formulated and made in New Zealand with clean beauty principles and premium ingredients top of mind, the ever-growing range focuses on creating a simple, yet luxurious haircare routine for all that nourishes the scalp and...2023-09-261h 18Super CreativeMeg Gallagher - ArtistToday on the podcast, I speak to Meg Gallagher – visual artist and denim designer. Meg has spent the past decade in Australia working in top design roles for some of the most recognisable brands in the fashion industry including Camila and Marc, Insight and Ksubi. After years of the intensive fashion loop she started to feel the itch to create slower work with her hands so she translated everything she knew about denim, textiles and colour into creating art. She started selling pieces privately and demand swiftly grew into creating commissions and showing in galleries. Retu...2023-09-121h 35Super CreativeEmilie Pullar - Maaike / Burnt Butter TableToday on the podcast, I speak to Emilie Pullar – fashion designer and co-founder of womenswear label Maaike and the pasta chef behind the recipe website and instagram account Burnt Butter Table.This is such an interesting episode as I chat to Emilie right at the crossroads of her business journey. In 2010, Emilie and her business partner Abby van Schreven founded their brand Maaike and have grown a loyal following in New Zealand and overseas, becoming known for their timeless and easy to wear pieces and their custom prints. In this conversation we talk abo...2023-09-051h 35Super CreativeAroha Tamihana - Maimoa CreativeToday on the podcast, I speak to Aroha Tamihana – owner of Maimoa Creative, a design studio based in Tauranga that is passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. Her aim is to help normalise the use of te reo Māori in everyday life.In her own words Aroha is a graphic designer, hand lettering artist, wife to a passionate Māori teacher, māmā, perfectionist, learner, and advocate for te reo Māori. Maimoa Creative was birthed out of her desire to fuse two of her passions (typography and te a...2023-08-281h 03Super Creative(Re-Release) Frances Shoemack - Abel OdorHi, everyone. Just a really quick note from me before we launch into this episode. I have been on holiday and have come back a little sick and I'm running a little bit behind. So I decided to re-release an episode that isn't too out of date and that also could keep my little one episode a week algorithm going! So for those of you that haven't listened to this episode with Frances Shoemack from Abel, I know that you will love it. And for those of you that have already listened to this episode, I will be back ne...2023-08-211h 19Super CreativeEli Glover - FSL FoodsToday on the podcast, I speak to Eliana Glover –managing director of FSL foods, a family run business with 20 years’ experience sourcing and selling frozen fruit and vegetables. FSL work closely with local and international growers to produce leading retail brands that we find in our supermarket freezers such as Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, the majority of which are packed by the team in their Nelson based factory.Eli’s story is slightly different to many of my previous guests. Over the past few years she’s had quite the entrepreneurial journey which has led to h...2023-08-141h 27Super CreativeJulia Matthews - Two IslandsToday on the podcast, I speak to Julia Matthews –founder of Two Islands, a range of lifestyle food and dietary supplements creating daily rituals for skin, hair, nails, joints, gut health, brain and sleep. Made in Aotearoa, Two Islands is a blend of science and nature, an expertly formulated range of intentionally crafted supplements using only the highest quality ingredients at effective doses. Two Islands aims to simplify wellness and give its customers greater control over the health of their bodies, peace of mind and possibly even delight their soul.Since the brand’s launch in 2...2023-08-071h 18Super CreativeVictoria Harris - The CurveToday on the podcast, I speak to Victoria Harris – co-founder of The Curve, a financial education platform providing investing and finance content to women globally. As well as a website, Harris and her co-founder Sophie Hallwright host workshops, corporate events, and (my personal favourite) multi award-winning podcast, called Raising The Curve.With over ten years in the investment and finance industry, Vic continued to see the women around her struggle with the confidence to build their finances.Together with Sophie, they created The Curve - a safe space for women to get investment-savvy, without the no...2023-07-311h 20Super CreativeSophie Hurley - Honest WolfToday on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Hurley – co-founder of luxury luggage and accessories brand Honest Wolf.Sophie, along with her husband and co-founder Sam, are part of the third generation to farm at Papanui Estate. Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Papanui Estate covers 3,300 hectares and is home to over 25,000 happy, healthy sheep. Their property has been thriving for more than 80 years and they hope to keep it alive and well for at least another century or two.Honest Wolf launched in June 2020. Sophie and Sam were inspired by the...2023-07-241h 22Super CreativeOlivia Boswell - Common Ground PRToday on the podcast, I speak to Olivia Boswell – award-winning public relations and communications specialist and founder of Common Ground PR. Olivia is a multi-faceted operator. With her extensive experience in the cultural space and her passion for New Zealand businesses with heart, she offers a unique and creative perspective. Common Ground PR supports companies with big goals in their journeys, from launching and profile building to maintaining a covetable position in the media.It's not often I interview people on what I call the 'service' side of building a brand and business. Sti...2023-07-121h 25Super CreativeKatey Mandy - RAAIE SkincareToday on the podcast, I speak to Katey Mandy – founder of the New Zealand botanical skincare brand RAAIE. After 15 years working in the creative industry for other high-profile names in luxury beauty, Katey launched her own active botanical skincare brand just over a year ago. RAAIE represents a new realm of science-backed botanical skincare. With the antioxidant power of New Zealand botanicals and backed by the latest ingredients in cosmeceutical science, RAAIE is looking to redefine the clean cosmeceutical skincare game.I first became aware of RAAIE not long after its launch. Suddenly I s...2023-07-051h 20Super CreativeClaire Stapleton - ArtistToday on the podcast, I speak to Claire Stapleton – a self-taught, New Zealand born artist based in Sydney, Australia.Inspired by the human form and the connections we have with each other, Claire’s work is a continuous journey as she explores both conscious and unconscious responses through the process of painting on paper, raw linen and cotton canvas, and ceramics. Only four years into her practice, Claire’s use of expressive colours, gestures and form is ever evolving. She is interested in the negative space around us, exploring dynamic brush strokes and colour palettes to bri...2023-06-281h 14Super CreativeSarah Lindsay - SalaToday on the podcast, I speak to Sarah Lindsay – founder of Sala, a multidisciplinary movement community in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland.Sala is more than just sweating. Born from the desire to create impactful experiences, integrated living and community, Sala hosts over 85 weekly classes in 12 disciplines, including yoga, reformer pilates, barre, HIIT, sound healing and more.When Sarah moved to Auckland from London in 2018, she struggled to find her ‘place’ or her ‘people’, and after letting her loneliness transform into action, Sala was born. Over the last four years Sala has evolved and transformed in early 2...2023-06-211h 40Super CreativeMimi Gilmour Buckley - Burger Burger, Mates Agency, IAMMIToday on the podcast I speak to the incredible Mimi Gilmour Buckley - entrepreneur, restauranteur, hospitality guru, creative director, and mother. Many of you will know her as co-founder of burger empire, Burger Burger, she's also the owner and creative director of brand and design agency Mates and more recently she's the entrepreneur behind a new skincare range and resilience-building app, IAMMI.Burger Burger opened in Ponsonby, Auckland in 2014 and is now in six locations around NZ. After spending many years overseeing the running of the restaurants, Mimi is now focusing on running Mates Agency and getting...2023-03-172h 05Super CreativeFrances Shoemack - Abel OdorToday on the podcast I speak with the clever Frances Shoemack - founder of Abel Odor, a modern 100% plant-derived fragrance house fixated on a better future.Following a failed search for a natural perfume that was chic, modern and long lasting. Abel was founded in Amsterdam by Frances with a simple goal - to create the world’s best natural perfume. For nearly a decade, Abel have been working on that mission without compromising on ethics or aesthetics, and in doing so, inspire positive change.Now based in the brands Wellington Fabriek (which is Dutch fo...2023-03-081h 18Super CreativeBec Snelling - Snelling StudioToday on the podcast I speak to the wonderful Bec Snelling – the creative force behind Snelling, a multidisciplinary studio specialising in lighting, furniture, and objects. Originally established in 2007 as a collaboration between Bec and her father Douglas, a series of unpredictable and challenging events – which included personal transformation, artistic rejuvenation, retirement, and a factory fire led to the rebirth of the acclaimed design studio from Douglas and Bec to Snelling.Shaped by Bec’s formal training as a fine artist and her years of experience as a designer, Snelling remains a furniture and design studio dedicated to delive...2022-12-071h 30Super CreativeSally McDonald - The Arc Dept.Today on the podcast I speak to the clever Sally McDonald – founder of The Arc Dept. Dedicated to crafting and curating beautifully designed architectural hardware, The Arc Depts exquisitely crafted door handles and custom resin furniture are art in function. As a design studio, The Arc Dept. focus on creating spaces with an emphasis on considered details. The meeting of points and junctions between materials are so important and can become the hero of a design. So often door and joinery pulls are an afterthought but it’s one part of a design you touch and use ever...2022-11-241h 16Super CreativeSarah Page - Kindness CollectiveToday on the podcast I speak with the incredible Sarah Page - founder of the Kindness Collective. In 2014, Sarah and her husband Dave started a small mobile food bank operation delivering food to a local Women’s Refuge group and began growing a behind-the-scenes group of friends and family, finding ways to give back to their community. The Kindness Collective registered as a charity in 2020 and is now a network of over 25,000 people with active donors, volunteers, followers, brands and businesses all working together to build a kinder Aotearoa. The Kindness Collective community beli...2022-11-161h 34Super CreativeJane Denton - Textile ArtistToday on the podcast I speak with the lovely Jane Denton. As a textile artist, Jane’s artworks are all about all about texture, colour and design. Using cotton or wool carefully handstitched onto canvas, Jane creates delicate, precise pieces that are clean, fresh, and contemporary. Colour plays an important role, and her compositions range from bright and bold to soft and muted. All pieces are hand stitched, and each one is unique. Jane's work is not only much loved by New Zealanders but has struck a chord with art lovers across the USA and beyond. Over the...2022-11-0356 minSuper CreativeMorven McAuley - TradecraftToday on the podcast I speak with the clever Morven McAuley - the founder and director of Tradecraft. Tradecraft operate behind the scenes, looking deeply at brands and businesses to discover effective ways to get competitive growth. When they do their job well, no one knows they were involved because they’re too busy looking at the brands they work with. That’s tradecraft. A brand visionary and sales and marketing strategist, Morven has over 20 years’ experience in the wine industry. She is deeply passionate about seeing New Zealand’s boutique producers thrive and find their plac...2022-10-261h 41Super CreativeKate Hall - Founder, Ethically KateToday on the podcast I speak to Kate Hall - sustainability inspirer, content creator and founder of online platform Ethically Kate and the creative genius behind her popular Instagram account of the same name. Kate is an educator, activist, blogger and now author who advocates for living and decision making that respects and protects people and the planet. Creating content for Ethically Kate and for brand partners, Kate aims to inspire her audience about living in a more sustainable way with tips and tricks to make it simple and tangible. She also speaks at schools, events and w...2022-09-071h 04Super CreativeGrace Glass - Co-Founder, Natural Paint Co.Today on the podcast I speak to the lovely Grace Glass – co-founder of Natural Paint Co. - a kiwi owned and operated manufacturer of sustainable paints and wood oils. The company was created with an uncompromising promise; to make the world’s best paint that is healthier for people and the environment.After learning the pitfalls of the paint industry (which for over 70 years has favoured petrochemicals and toxic ingredients) Grace and her co-founder James both quit their careers at 22 to create a business that would challenge the paint industry.Working with leading paint chemists, Grac...2022-07-271h 09Super CreativeKate Cullwick & Prue Watson - Foxtrot HomeToday on the podcast I speak to the truly delightful Prue Watson and Kate Cullwick – sisters and owners of Foxtrot Home, an online store supplying beautiful french flax linen and NZ wool bedware to homes throughout New Zealand and beyond. It all began when the sisters decided they wanted to start a business together - the vision was for them to be able to work from home and for themselves. They knew that whatever they did, it had to be online and they knew they wanted to source sustainable and ethically made goods – so they landed on linen...2022-07-131h 39