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Sustainability InsiderKennedys: Kate HursthouseIn this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, Chief Impact Officer and Founder of Simply Sustainable, welcomes Kate Hursthouse, Head of Responsible Business at Kennedys.Kate shares how the law firm Kennedys is driving responsible business practices across a complex international network during times of political uncertainty. She also reflects on what it takes to maintain momentum and embed long-term change in a sector known for tradition and caution.The conversation covers the importance of aligning ESG strategy with core business values, the power of employee engagement, and the role of law firms in...
2025-09-2227 min
How to Thrive: Mind & Body Wellbeing for the Modern Woman14. Redefining our relationship with our body through strength training, with Amy BoweFur Mama to Hank, Coffee lover, Wanna be singer, podcast host, and the Creator of Warrior School - this episode with Amy Kate Bowe lands just in time for the holiday season as she is a big one!Amy and I crossed paths in Melbourne in 2011 when we were studying post-grad Dietetics. We have stayed connected over the years and recently I was a guest for Amy’s Podcast Warrior School, take a listen here. Warrior School is an online, individualised and group coaching program for women. In the ...
2023-12-191h 17
The Creative Mother PodcastStorytelling through Tukutuku and sharing mātauranga with the world with Awhina Murupaenga | Founder & director of Whatu CreativeToday’s episode is with Awhina Murupaenga, a mum of two and founder and director of Whatu Creative.Awhina launched Whatu Creative as a grief response to losing a best friend to cancer. She started with the intention of growing art exhibitions in Te Hiku, the Far North but, as for so many, Covid had other plans for them and she had to pivot her business. She created and launched her Tukutuku kits which are a contemporary take on a traditional Māori artform. The kits were an overnight success and they have struggled to keep up wit...
2022-11-2946 minThe Creative Mother PodcastExploring the pain, hope & healing of being a mum with bipolar with Katie Rickson | Poet & WriterToday’s episode is with Katie Rickson who is a poet, copywriter and editor and mum of one. Katie has had bipolar episodes for most of her adult life, but wasn’t diagnosed until she was eight weeks postpartum, and experiencing insomnia and mania. One thing that got her through this time was the mantra: “something beautiful will come from this.”Katie now writes about her experiences of hospitalisation, diagnosis and identity, recovery, work, motherhood and more through her website Compassion Poetry. She’s been a guest lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington every year since 2018, a guest on p...
2022-11-2248 minThe Creative Mother PodcastAdding a dose of humour to motherhood with Michele A’Court | Comedian, writer, performerToday’s conversation is with stand-up comedian, writer and social commentator Michele A’Court.Originally trained as a journalist, Michele has been an icon in stand up comedy since it got started in New Zealand. She was the winner of “Female Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Guild Awards, is a frequent voice on RNZ National’s “Nine to Noon” and “The Panel” and has been a frequent guest host on Three’s primetime show, “The Project”. She has also made regular appearances on the hit comedy show “7Days” since it began in 2009.Her motherhood journey and h...
2022-10-2546 minThe Creative Mother PodcastReleasing perfection and showing up as yourself with Jess Holdaway | DesignerThis weeks conversation is with designer Jess Holdaway. Jess originally co-founded Frank Stationery with her husband Jason, where for each item of stationery sold they donate a school book to a child living in poverty. She is now the design director at The Opshop, a brand strategy and creative studio, she is a mother of two boys, lover of the beach, deep conversations and good questions and is the first one on the dance floor. Always. Theopshop.com@theopshopstudio@jessholdawayartLinks from today’s episode:Frank Stationery@frankstationery
2022-10-1841 minThe Creative Mother PodcastNeurodiversity, mental health and the healing power of creativity with Phoebe Gander | PainterPhoebe is an abstract landscape and still life artist from the UK but now living in Gisborne. Phoebe returned to art making 4 years ago after a long break due to having 3 children. Originally trained as a textile designer, Phoebe works in a similar process working with colour and layers to create her unique artworks. In this episode she talks openly about her experience with post-partum anxiety, raising neurodiverse children, being diagnosed herself with ADHD in recent years and how healing her art journey has been for her.Phoebegander.com@phoebeganderart
2022-10-1155 minThe Creative Mother PodcastMotherhood in the corporate creative world with Genevieve Chunn | Commercial Creative LeaderThis week's creative conversation is with Genevieve Chunn, a commercial creative leader, and mother to two kids who are 6 and 9. Gen's background is in advertising and TV creative, she has worked as a creative director, and is currently Head of Creative in a PR agency. She is also the main breadwinner for her family. Gen has stoked her creative fire in recent years with the publication of a children's book she illustrated, curating a group art show featuring her friends from Elam and life, oil portraiture painting, illustrated pet portraits, and experimental cake decorating. She'll also dance u...
2022-10-0447 minThe Creative Mother PodcastRedefining what it means to be an artist with FLOX | Aerosol and stencil artistToday’s conversation is with iconic New Zealand artist and mum of two boys FLOX.Having built her brand over many years, FLOX is one of New Zealand’s most recognised contemporary artists, redefining what it is to be a practicing artist in the 21st century. An aerosol and stencil artist with a fine art degree, FLOX first made her mark on the inner cityscape of Auckland in 2003. Her trademark native birds, ferns and flowers are a celebration of New Zealand’s environmental taonga (treasure).FLOX has always maintained a philosophy of “making art for the peop...
2022-09-2740 minThe Creative Mother PodcastThe power of believing in yourself and finding your tribe with Rachael Stone | Print Maker & ArtistThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast, host Kate Hursthouse talks to Napier based print maker and contemporary artist Rachael Stone. Through her artwork and zines, she loves expressing messages of self-worth (especially to young girls). Rachael's prints predominately depict her daughter overcoming challenges and believing in her capabilities. Her most recent work has been large-scale, bold-line paintings frequently referencing other women she admires, female empowerment and women supporting women. Several of these statement pieces are displayed in local businesses around the Napier CBD. Instagram: @rachaelstoneartLinks from today’s epis...
2022-09-2037 minThe Creative Mother PodcastThe importance of building a support network with Kate Hursthouse | Artist. Mother. MentorToday Kate Hursthouse talks about some of the key themes and takeaways from season one of The Creative Mother Podcast.In particular she talks about building a strong support system, connecting with other creative women, investing in business mentoring, never having all your eggs in one basket and prioritising yourself, your health and your creativity.Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner, mentor and single mother to one awesome kid. She has worked on a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art...
2022-09-1323 minThe Creative Mother PodcastCreating an emotional connection to indigenous design with Adrienne Whitewood | Māori Print Artist and Fashion DesignerLinks from todays episode:https://adriennewhitewood.com/https://www.facebook.com/AdrienneWhitewood/https://www.facebook.com/AdrienneWhitewood/TikTok: @adriennewhitewoodhttps://ahuboutique.com/https://www.facebook.com/ahuboutique.co.nz/https://www.instagram.com/ahuboutique/Stores:ahu Boutique Rotorua1178 Eruera Street, Rotorua, New Zealand ahu Boutique Wellington115 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington
2022-06-0752 minThe Creative Mother PodcastListening to your intuition, painting joy and the beauty of mixed blessings with Jen Sievers | ArtistThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to artist and painter of joy, Jen Sievers. Jen's mission is to bring joy into your home. She does this with her distinctive colours, and by injecting all of her strongest positive, magical energy into every single piece. Jen paints joy. She uses acrylic paints with fresh colours, sweeping lines and a contemporary edge. She has worked in abstract and portraiture, but found her artistic home in contemporary abstracted landscapes. Colour is her love language.A brush with breast cancer gave her the push she needed...
2022-05-3146 minThe Creative Mother PodcastThe renaissance of making your own clothes with Tara Viggo | Pattern CutterThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to the founder of Paper Theory Patterns, Tara Viggo. Tara was born in the Cook Islands and grew up in New Zealand, however Tara has been living and working in London as a professional pattern cutter for the last 16 years. During this time Tara has worked right across the Fashion industry, from Top Shop and All Saints to luxury catwalk brands like J.W Anderson, Erdem, and Roland Mouret. This breadth of experience gave her insight and expertise into how the fashion industry really works.It is this...
2022-05-2439 minThe Creative Mother PodcastDesigning for social impact through connections and community with Jade Tang-Taylor | Designer. Dreamer. Doer.This week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to Jade Tang - Taylor who is a purpose-driven, design-led, creative social entrepreneur. Over the past 10-15+ years her career has been more of a squiggly line than a straight one, something I can really relate to. Jade has worked on a myriad of game-changing projects with change-making organisations, moving in & out of being a social entrepreneur to social intrapreneur across various organisations, industries & sectors. However, the common thread through them all is that she is deeply passionate about design for social innovation, social change & more recently systems...
2022-05-1747 min
Creative Connections with Mandy JakichKate Hursthouse - Designer, Painter, EntrepreneurKate Hursthouse is a New Zealand artist, illustrator, creative entrepreneur and mother of one living in Te Atatū Peninsula, Aotearoa NZ. https://www.creativematters.co.nz/post/creative-matters-with-kate-hursthouseShe is on a mission to help women find their own place of joy and calm through colour and creativity.Kate has a background in architecture and design and has been running her creative business since 2014. Her work has taken a number of forms over the years, from contemporary artworks, calligraphy and commercial illustrations to an illustrated children’s book, colourful abstract paint...
2022-05-121h 10The Creative Mother PodcastNavigating chronic health, motherhood and healing through art with Mica Still | Street ArtistThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to Wellington based street artist Mica Still. Mica has represented herself throughout her career, showing in over 100 exhibitions. She has been an art mentor, curated shows, a fundraiser and has caught the eye of many NZ and Australian collectors. In the last decade she has moved her practice to the streets gaining recognition quickly for her bold animals that dominate the urban landscape and serve as guardians. Mica’s work, with its radiant colour and optical punch, howling tigers, wolves, guardians and naughty bits – is alive, daring, yet refr...
2022-05-1044 minThe Creative Mother PodcastGiving yourself permission to play with Delphie Dib-Milston | Lettering Artist & Graphic DesignerThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to Australian graphic designer, lettering artist and mum of four boys, Delphie Dib-Milston.With over 20 years in the design industry and 11 and a half years as a parent, Delphie has come to define what she does as "PLAY-inspired, EMOTIVE lettering and design, CONNECTING people, brands and community." She does this through her design studio See Creative and her personal brand Delphie Joy. Delphie is a kindness advocate and a fierce supporter of mental health and her core value is to hold space for anyone w...
2022-05-0348 minThe Creative Mother PodcastSharing stories through the stage and screen with Sophie Henderson | Actor, Screenwriter, film makerThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to screenwriter, actor, film maker and mum of two Sophie Henderson.Sophie has worked extensively for Silo Theatre as an actor and was named Metro’s Best Actress in both 2009 and 2014, for her work with the company in THE SCENE and BELLEVILLE. She has been in a number of film and television productions including HUMAN TRACES, THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE DYING and the iconic OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE. Her first screenplay, FANTAIL in which she also starred, won over audiences at home and overseas. FANTAIL premiered at...
2022-04-2648 minThe Creative Mother PodcastReclaiming te reo Māori in design, work and life with Aroha Tamihana | Graphic DesignerThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to creative mum of two Aroha Tamihana.Aroha is a Māori creative passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. Her creative business, Maimoa Creative is a design studio based in Tauranga. Aroha’s aim is to help normalise the use of te reo Māori throughout Aotearoa using her background in graphic design and brush-lettering calligraphy. Aroha has two free te reo Māori prints you can download from her website...
2022-04-1931 minThe Creative Mother PodcastRediscovering a new balance in art and motherhood with Jasmine Kroeze | Artist & Textile DesignerThis week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to Jasmine Kroeze an artist and all round mess maker from Pāpāmoa Beach in New Zealand. In this open and honest conversation Jasmine talks about her challenges with motherhood, the healing nature of art and how she rediscovered a new balance in her art and motherhood.Jasmine paints original artwork and large scale murals. From her home studio, she also creates digital art in the form of textile designs and art prints. Jasmine’s work is a colourful chaos of cut out shapes. She draw...
2022-04-1249 minThe Creative Mother PodcastPainting, grief and finding beauty amongst the chaos of a pandemic with Kate Hursthouse | Abstract ArtistSeason 1 of the Creative Mother Podcast is here!Today host Kate Hursthouse talks through her journey of taking a long and bumpy road to come full circle and finally embrace the fact she is an artist. She talks about the highs and lows she has experienced since becoming a mother, the impact the pandemic and a separation have had on her and her business. Kate is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole r...
2022-04-1228 minThe Creative Mother PodcastWelcome to The Creative Mother Podcast!Welcome to the Creative Mother podcast, where we have open and honest conversations about the experience of remaining creative and producing creative work all while raising children. Each week host Kate Hursthouse is joined by another creative mother to talk about the impact of motherhood on women, creativity and business.www.creativemotherpodcast.com@creativemotherpodcast
2022-02-2001 min