Jessica Fitzgibbon - Podcast Details

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Afternoons with Leith ForrestAfternoons with Leith Forrest - 12 June 2025Joel Fitzgibbon, Dave Bensen, Di Hall, David Leaf, Jessica Craven, Vika & Linda Bull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-121h 58

Creative Wellbeing#22 The Foundations of Creative WellbeingAfter 3 transformative years and 22 episodes, Jess Fitzgibbon closes the Creative Wellbeing podcast with heartfelt reflections and the 12 powerful foundations that support a vibrant creative life. This episode is both a goodbye and a new beginning—tune in for inspiration, wisdom, and a glimpse of what’s next. Show Notes: Vedic Meditation Compass Episode The Artist’s Way Layla Metcalfe Water podcast Mayde Tea Learn to Let Go Course (Bondi Meditation) Juliet Allen Georgia Grace Contact: Inst...2025-04-291h 04

Creative Wellbeing#21 Elemental Artistry with Abi FinchamAbi Fincham is the founder of Lunarc, an Australian textiles and adornments brand infused with nature, cultivated in ritual, and intentionally designed to evoke the senses. Specialising in botanically dyed, one-of-a-kind pieces, her creations celebrate natural fibres and pigments, inviting deeper connections to self, others, and the natural world. Abi has just moved from Byron Bay to Mexico and we had a wonderful conversation about how she’s built her world as an artist, inspired by the elements and energies around her that weave their way into her work. Contact Us: www...2025-01-2549 min

Creative Wellbeing#20 On The Road with Jamie PreiszA man of the world, Jamie Preisz was just the person I wanted to speak to about living and working abroad. Recently relocating to Porto, Portugal, Jamie generously shares how he’s built his career to become one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists. We discuss the many hats the artist needs to wear, the important role of mentors, how to build community in a new city and the 5 x pillars Jamie lives by as an artist. Contact Us: www.jessicafitzgibbon.com www.instagram.com/jess_fitzgibbon 2024-12-1450 min

Creative Wellbeing#19 Thoughts on Singing with Lloyd Malouf”Sing as if no one is listening because they probably aren't.” - Bob Marley When I was a child, I sang with pure abandon, as if noone was listening. We all did. At some point, we became aware of our voices, usually through a passing compliment or criticism from another. Becoming self-conscious of our singing, how did that change the freedom of our expression? Each season, I invite my confidant and collaborator in life & art onto the podcast, Lloyd Malouf. Meeting 18 years ago at music university, where we studied Contemporary Performance, singing has been a...2024-10-261h 00

Creative Wellbeing#18 Leading from Values with Carolina VillaçaHow are you leading in your work and life? What values drive your choices and the way you show up in the world? As we see increasing dissatisfaction with some of societies traditional leadership, our healthy future depends on strong leadership forming at a grassroots level. How can we be making a positive impact in our workplace, our family, our neighbourhood, our immediate communities? Leading from our values is a way of connecting to our inner compass, where infinite wisdom and resources can be found. It’s how we listen to our body and...2024-08-311h 07

Creative Wellbeing#17 Seasonal Sustainability with Sophie FrenchAt what point did we disconnect so much from nature that we forgot we were a part of it? If we can’t prioritise and tend to our own health and wellbeing, it’s easy to see how this neglect can ripple out into the natural world at large. Sustainability starts with tending to our own garden, adapting to seasonal changes and weaving our creative practise into these cycles. How can we thrive in alignment with nature, instead of swimming against the tide? Today I chat with cycle coach, women’s business...2024-07-2700 min

Creative Wellbeing#16 Authentic Promotion with Karina WilsonSocial media- we love to hate it. It can feel like feeding a hungry monster that never gives back. What if we could redesign our approach, to feel empowered and excited in our online creations, building meaningful relationships along the way. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Karina Wilson of Korporate Karina. Karina approaches marketing and branding as something playful and fun, a place to tell stories and express yourself, Madonna style. In this conversation we talk about Karina’s colourful journey and how she invites her clients to break fr...2023-09-301h 00

Movie Deputy REVIEWSThe Equalizer (2014)Denzel Washington as you've never seen him before... Be prepared for some surprises. Original Review: Our past, we do the best to hide from it but it always catches up with us. We do our best to start over but no matter what we do, the past continually haunts us. That's what Robert is trying to do, start over. New name, new life, no history... Or so he thought. A situation presents itself that he cannot overlook and he has to help. In doing so he crosses some lines that he cannot come back from. H...2023-09-0404 min

Creative Wellbeing#15 Creative Identity with Made by TsukiHow do you develop a creative identity or brand that connects with both you and your audience? How do we give this identity the space to expand and change, so we don’t get stuck in past versions of ourself. Over the last decade, Adam Sullivan aka Made by Tsuki, has been busy signing record deals with the worlds biggest DJ’s, ghost-producing millions of streams for major labels, touring both nationally and internationally, speaking at conferences, teaching masterclasses and exhibiting digital art in some of Australia's most iconic galleries. In this episode, Adam and I di...2023-08-1950 min

Creative Wellbeing#14 Meditation as Medicine with Carly McDowellDo you have a current meditation practise or are you curious about starting one? Maybe you wonder if you’re meditating right? I met the beautiful Carly McDowell at a meditation retreat she hosted last year and was instantly captivated by her deep presence. Carly is a mother, Vedic Meditation Teacher and Mentor who is passionate about providing stories of hope and healing for others, in particular those navigating the complexity of dysfunctional and/or toxic and abusive relationships through the lens of compassion and lived experience. In this episode we dive into Carly’s med...2023-07-2256 min

Creative Wellbeing#13 Child’s Play with Wayne Forbes“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” - Pablo Picasso. Today I chat with my close friend Wayne Forbes, a primary school teacher and aspiring author/illustrator. We talk about the rich, creative lives of children, and how we often lose touch with our innate creativity and sense of play as we get older. When our societal systems are often ill- equipped to nurture this creative spirit, we discuss how as individuals we can support creative expression in both ourselves and the child...2023-06-161h 03

Creative Wellbeing#12 Making Music“Creativity is a spiritual quest. It’s not something that you learn in school. It’s an inner thing that you bring out.” - Jim Morrison Today I answer questions from my community on my creative process, specifically around making music. This isn’t a technical deep dive, but a sharing of my philosophies on creative living, that can be applied to all areas of life. Show Notes: SelfDivision Music: https://www.instagram.com/selfdivisionmusic/?hl=en Article on tool I used in songwriting week: https://jessicafitzgibbon.com/reflecti...2023-05-2150 min

VoltsWashington state Democrats are tackling the housing crisisIn this episode, Washington State House Rep. Jessica Bateman talks about championing an ambitious and successful bill that aims to increase housing density in Washington, and the politics of housing in general.(PDF transcript)(Active transcript)Text transcript:David RobertsAfter decades of effort by urbanists, which often felt like the work of Sisyphus, housing has arrived as a political issue. Big environmental groups have come around to the idea that dense housing is a crucial climate strategy, support is growing from unions worried that their members can’t af...2023-05-101h 25

Creative Wellbeing#11 Fostering Freedom with Lloyd Malouf"The secret of Happiness is Freedom, and the secret of Freedom, Courage." - Thucydides Today I welcome back my long time friend and collaborator Lloyd Malouf, for a candid conversation on how fostering freedom has dramatically shifted out lives. We discuss the pleasure and pain of experiencing a more unconventional life and open up on how we’re doing it… Jessica Fitzgibbon @jess_fitzgibbon www.jessicafitzgibbon.com 2023-04-221h 11

Creative Wellbeing#10 Conscious Travel with Nina KarnikowskiTravel is such an exciting experience, but can also be accompanied by overwhelm and decision fatigue. With so many options available, along with trying to balance our time, energy and money, we can easily forget our initial intention for the trip. Was it to switch off from the daily grind and enjoy some relaxation? Was our desire to learn more about a culture and connect with new people? Or to explore the natural beauty of a place? Today I speak with author and travel writer, Nina Karnikowski, about how to create a trip that will...2023-03-1750 min

Creative Wellbeing#9 Returning to Ritual with Cassie PolgarWhat do the words ritual and ceremony provoke for you? Since the beginning of time, humankind have created ritual and ceremony to mark time, to pass down stories and learning, to express gratitude to nature and to deepen the relationship with ourself and others. Today I speak with Cassie Polgar, a tea ceremonialist, who pulls on a number of different practices and rituals on a daily basis to keep her balanced and grounded in the fast pace of modern life. Find out more: Cassie Polgar - Instagram @casipolgar Je...2023-02-1846 min

Creative Wellbeing#8 Summer SpaciousnessWhat feelings come up for you in your summer break? Do you find it hard to switch off? Do you find yourself disappointed at how quickly the time goes? Or that your holiday doesn’t quite meet your expectations? When we put aside our work, it’s interesting to observe how we fill up that time. This summer I’ve taken more solitude than usual and I’ve made space for deep rest and Wrelaxation. Something I crave but also find challenging to stay present with when given the opportunity. In thi...2023-01-0529 min

Creative Wellbeing#7 Creating Community with Sara MansourWho were the people that encouraged, inspired and appreciated you this year? What communities were you a part of that contributed to your sense of connection and wellbeing? Today I speak to Sara Mansour; a leading figure in Australia’s poetry community- a writer, practising lawyer and the co-founder and director of Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS), Australia's largest poetry Slam. I loved this conversation so much, talking to Sara about how she’s created a thriving community with poetry as the centre point, giving people a stage to shar...2022-12-1751 min

Creative Wellbeing#6 Cultivating CollaborationMy first solo episode! I’m sharing some personal stories on how collaborating with others has been vital for my personal and creative growth and expression. I reflect on how my obsession to be self-sufficient and independent was a breeding ground for self judgement and overwhelm, and how I’ve experienced freedom and opportunity since opening to receive from others. The incredible magic that happens when an idea is brought to life by many hands and hearts, each person embedding their essence into the work. I’ll take that any day, over trying to do it all...2022-11-1935 min

Creative Wellbeing#5 Authentic Expression with Camilla Rose SullivanThe creative process is an experimentation and exploration of blending internal and external ideas. Like an in and out breath; breathing in sensory moments that inspire us and breathing out our personal perception of it all. Today’s episode with Melbourne musician and songwriter Camilla Rose Sullivan, explores the themes of creative identity, collaboration and cultivating our authentic voice. Find out more: Jessica Fitzgibbon Instagram: @jess_fitzgibbon Website: www.jessicafitzgibbon.com Camilla Rose Sullivan Instagram: @camillarosesullivan Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSvSFBsIpr8 2022-10-2253 min

Creative Wellbeing#4 Mindful Wealth with Lea ClothierHow would you describe your relationship with money? Are you supportive best friends, or in a rollercoaster, on and off again relationship? Creating a healthy and conscious relationship with money transformed my life, and I owe it to my work with Master Certified Behavioural Money Coach, Lea Clothier. Lea works with creatives, freedom seekers, entrepreneurs, and health & wellness professionals to develop the clarity, skills, and confidence to manage money as a tool to create freedom and a life of their design. Today’s episode is jam packed with insights and tools on how to feel...2022-09-1746 min

Creative Wellbeing#3 Vulnerable Sharing with Lloyd MaloufThis conversation with one of my closest friends Lloyd Malouf, explores the power of sharing vulnerably with others, how to ask for what we need in our relationships and how our friendship has supported us both to have courage in our creative expression, wellbeing and life. Lloyd and I met 16 years ago at university doing our Bachelor of Music. As well as a singer and musician, Lloyd is a talented artist across other mediums including painting, collage and writing. 2022-08-2053 min

Creative Wellbeing#2 Embodied Wisdom with Rachael SardelichRachael Sardelich is a Creative Mentor and Vedic Meditation teacher. Her deep curiosity and desire to build a community of rich, secure and creative inner lives is what led her to support and empower others to embody their highest expression. Her approach is multi-disciplinary and informed by Vedic wisdom & ancient technologies, modern neuroscience, somatic healing modalities and a deep understanding of working alongside artists and creative professionals. Rach and I caught up to discuss the power of connecting to our bodies and the deep well of wisdom that can be found within… Find out...2022-07-1451 min

Creative Wellbeing#1 Intuitive Artistry with Carmonn FrenchCarmonn French is a Sydney based painter and sculptor driven by story telling and her innate desire to search for what lies beneath the surface. Carmonn’s intuitive approach to her creative work and her trust and respect of the process has lead her through the challenges of self doubt that we all face. In return for her dedication, her creative energy is always rewarding her with inspiration and motivation. Find out more: Jessica Fitzgibbon Instagram: @jess_fitzgibbon Website: www.jessicafitzgibbon.com Carmonn French Instagram: @carmonn.french Web...2022-06-0800 min

Sincerely, Future You105. The Intersection of Branding & Thought Management with Emily FitzgibbonIn this episode of the Sincerely, Future YouPodcast, Coach Jess sits down with Emily Fitzgibbon to break down how mindset plays in your branding in the digital space. Branding is what you and your clients feel about your presence on the internet or in person. If you’re having difficulty pinpointing that feeling, that may already be a signal for something. Today, Emily explains the areas of branding that you should care and not care about and the points wherein branding and thought management intersect. In this episode you will learn: Mindset affects your brandingServing your cl...2022-03-1851 min

Sincerely, Future You5 Ways to Make 2022 Your Biggest Growth Year YetYou can decide to be successful. Coach Jess shares the five things that'll help you make this year your biggest year for growth. After she gives Emily Fitzgibbon, our Hapster of the week, a beautiful shoutout, Coach Jess runs down on how you can focus more on your future and less on the present, what it means to invest in yourself, how you can commit to advanced decision making, why you need to own your time and money, and why you need to fall in love with sales in order to sprinkle in some fun, intention, and focus in...2022-01-2840 min

Sincerely, Future YouHow to Believe a New ThoughtIn this episode, Coach Jess walks us step-by-step from our current limiting beliefs into a new, desired thought. Something you may think you're not good at. After listening, you might realize you're just skipping steps!What You'll Learn:The 8 Phases of Believing a New ThoughtWhat It Means If You Keep Thinking an Old ThoughtThe Benefits of Cognitive DissonanceWhy "Positive Thinking" Isn't The End GoalConnect with The Happster of the Week: Emily FitzgibbonHire Emily for Branding, Web Design or...2021-04-2324 min

Slightly FoxedAn Issue of Enthusiasms Slightly Foxed Editors Gail and Hazel take us between the pages of the magazine, bookmarking articles along the way. Crack the spine of the quarterly to discover T. H. White taking flying lessons, smutty book titles, a passion for romantic ruins, John Berger shadowing a remarkable GP, a rebellious Mitford ‘rescued’ by a destroyer, a night to remember on the Titanic and much more besides. From correcting proofs to welcoming writers with a host of experiences, the story of putting together an issue of enthusiasms unfolds. And in this month’s reading from the archives, a hapless apprentice at the Hogart...2020-06-1536 min