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Chaotic Creatives
Choosing Our Own Adventures
In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios.Episode Mentions:Paper pulp on Lauren’s blogGrit by Angela DuckworthRachael’s Creative Visioning Workbook Dusen Dusen Backyard MosaicSponsors:Creative Coaching with Rachael RenaeMural Mocku...
2025-08-25
1h 01
Chaotic Creatives
Phone a Friend: The Creative Coaching Episode
Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals.Episode MentionsHere is the Forbes article about Mud Witch, and the inspiration behind their ceramics.Check out Lauren's website for an example of the "trail mix" style portfolio.Learn more about Lauren's 4-Week Portfolio Procrastinator program!Sponsors1-on-1 Coaching with LaurenCreative Coaching with RachaelThe transcript...
2025-08-11
54 min
Chaotic Creatives
Workspace, Play Place: Designing a Creative Haven
Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arrang...
2025-07-28
44 min
Dear Rach & Soph
July 2025 new releases
It’s a double episode today! That’s because we're late posting the July new releases. As it happens, Rachael recorded that one on her own, and as Sophie made the Emma Clancey episode (posted earlier) on her own, it has lined up nicely that we post both episodes today. So instead of one episode with us together, you have one from Soph and one from Rach. Lots of great new reading in this episode! Details of the books mentioned in this episode appear below.Title: What Did I Miss?Author...
2025-07-20
14 min
Chaotic Creatives
Field Guide to Finding Creative Community IRL
Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself.Episode Mentions See Rachael’s Bingo...
2025-07-14
49 min
Chaotic Creatives
Q&A: Finding Clarity and Connection in Your Creative Practice
Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life.Topics CoveredThe silliest things the hosts created that made their souls smile. Ways to respond when people say “you should sell these,” if you don’t want to turn your passion into a business. Finding a creative community that also aligns with your values. Balancing the tedious parts with the joyful parts of your creative business. Tips on how to prioritize your creative energy and calm a chaotic...
2025-06-30
57 min
Chaotic Creatives
Can You Avoid Being Cringe Online? And Other Listener Questions!
Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you!Questions CoveredTips/advice for incorporating playfulness, sparkle, and fun into your corporate job/work.How to not be cringey when promoting your work.How do you connect with your audience authentically? How do you find...
2025-06-16
57 min
Chaotic Creatives
Purpose, Process, and Embracing the Unexpected
Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice. E...
2025-06-02
56 min
Chaotic Creatives
Nature, Nurture, and the Creative Journey
In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers.Episode Mentions:ESPN 30 for 30: Bad BoysRodman: For Better or WorseThe Last DanceSponsors:Mural Painting for DesignersDress For YourselfThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on...
2025-05-19
55 min
Chaotic Creatives
The “Bummed Hole” Survival Kit
The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities.Mentions:The War of Art by Steven Pressfieldwoman, 30, sobs to All Time Low music video on couch...
2025-05-05
45 min
Chaotic Creatives
Why We Love Passion Projects & Creative Challenges
For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way.Big thanks to our audience for listening this season. Please share our pod with someone you think would love the show AND give us a rating and review! We’ll be back soon for Season 3!In the meantime, join Rachael for a FREE Creative Challenge Webinar on March 30th...
2025-03-03
52 min
Chaotic Creatives
Social (Media) Code of Conduct
Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online.Special shoutout to Therapy Jeff!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to pat...
2025-02-17
48 min
Chaotic Creatives
Making Sense of Making Money
This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the...
2025-02-03
48 min
Chaotic Creatives
Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit
As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals.Episode Mentions:Join the waitlist for Lauren’s Portfolio Procrastinator CourseGet the PLAYlist temp...
2025-01-20
58 min
Chaotic Creatives
Get the Goo Gone! We’re Peeling Back Limiting Labels!
Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same...
2025-01-06
40 min
Trance Up You Life With Peteerson
Peteerson - EOYC 2024 @ AH.FM
Here is my part of EOYC2024 @ afterhours.fm Listen on youtube = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwmgGRG1wZA Tracklist: 01 Paul Skelton Ft. Eddie Pinero - Impromptu In C Minor (Peteerson's Believe In C Minor Edit)[White] 02 Pierre Pienaar & That Girl - Still Breathing (Uplifting Mix)[Pure Trance] 03 Robert Nickson - Delyo's Voyage (Alan Morris Remix)[Pure Trance] 04 Eddie Makabi Ft. Einat - Ecstasy (Allen Watts Remix)[A State Of Trance] 05 Neptune Project Vs. Aly & Fila w/ Philippe el Sisi & Omar Sherif Ft. Jaren - Count On Aztec (Peteerson Mashup)[White] 06 Fearless Soul Ft. Rachael Schroeder - Already Enough (Peteerson...
2024-12-26
1h 59
Chaotic Creatives
2024 Reflections for 2025 Revisions
Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming.Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a...
2024-12-09
57 min
Chaotic Creatives
Seven Silly Questions for (Creative) Connection
After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity.Episode Mentions:Rachael's Silly Questions Resource!The Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColeWTF Should I LetterLauren’s IG post about shame snackThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Mars...
2024-11-25
52 min
Chaotic Creatives
Art Kid vs. CEO: Balancing the Idealist and the Pragmatist
Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you.Episode Mentions: h...
2024-11-11
1h 01
Chaotic Creatives
The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating
There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys.Episode Mentions:Rachael’s leprechaun, spaghetti, and sun goddess costumes.Book Rachael References: A Year in Practice by Jacqueline SuskinJoin Rachael November 10th for Dress For Yourself Chicago: More info here!The transcript for this episode can be found here!...
2024-10-28
1h 07
Chaotic Creatives
Riding the Waves of Creative Entrepreneurship
It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives.Episode MentionsNYC-Based listeners can learn The Art of the Hand-lettered Magazine Cover at Lauren’s workshop at Creative Works East in Brook...
2024-10-14
58 min
Chaotic Creatives
Staying Jazzed on Your Creative Journey
Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break. Episode Link Mentions:C...
2024-08-19
1h 10
Chicks Who Give a Hoot
The Power of Play with Rachael Renae
In this episode, we chat about: The benefits and drawbacks of the internet in fostering connections The role of creativity in leading a fulfilling life The pressure of monetizing creativity and its impact on joy The importance of playing and exploring without the need to be good How to integrate creativity into daily life regardless of your profession Resources + Links: Follow Rachael Renae on her social media: Instagram | @rachaelrenae Pinterest | @rachaelrenae Subscribe to Rachael's YouTube channel for mo...
2024-08-07
49 min
Chaotic Creatives
Unpacking the B-Word: Personal "Branding" for Multi-Passionates
Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession.Episode Link Mentions:The chocolate...
2024-08-05
1h 06
The Unschool by Andi Alleman
Will monetizing your hobby sucks all the fun out of it? Plus discovering confidence and creativity through play and personal style with Rachael Renae
The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn’t have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist This episode: "It's the small tiny steps that snowball into bigger dreams... once we realize we can fit play into those small steps, you start to recognize what's important." Smart Girl Mastermind Member and Conscious CEO Alum Rachael Renae joins me to share her journey of discovering confidenc...
2024-07-24
48 min
Chaotic Creatives
Embrace Your Weird. Make Friends! Q&A Pt. 2
Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way!Episode Link Mentions:Play with Clay with Rachael Renae @ Still Life Studio: https://ferndale.still-life-studio.com/collections/workshop/products/play-with-clay-with-rachael-renaeMural Painting Workshop with Lauren: https://www.homsweethom.com/in-studio-mural-painting-workshopCheck out Tuesday Bassen's work here: https://www.instagram.com/tuesdaybassen/Lauren's Refinery 29 Room: https://www.instagram.com/p/ByAjoLBBbVo/?img_index=1The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you...
2024-07-22
31 min
Chaotic Creatives
Confirmed Millennials! Q&A Pt. 1
Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way!Episode Link Mentions:Play with Clay with Rachael Renae @ Still Life Studio: https://ferndale.still-life-studio.com/collections/workshop/products/play-with-clay-with-rachael-renaeMural Painting Workshop with Lauren: https://www.homsweethom.com/in-studio-mural-painting-workshopThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
2024-07-08
26 min
Chaotic Creatives
Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action
Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office. Episode Link Mentions:Rachael's "Prioritize Play" Workshop: https://rachaelrenae.com/prioritizeplayThe Ideal Road Not Taken by Tom Gilovich: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/05/woulda-coulda-shoulda-haunting-regret-failing-our-ideal-selves The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sw...
2024-06-24
1h 04
Chaotic Creatives
Niche for Now, Not Forever
We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you.Episode Link Mentions:Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz: https://bookshop.org/book/9781982146863The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker: https://bookshop.org/book/9781594634932Open Wide: A...
2024-06-10
1h 13
Chaotic Creatives
The Creative Clutter Conundrum: How Hobby Hoarders Can Make Space for New Ideas
Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.Link Mentions:100 Ways to Change Your Life by Liz Moody: https://bookshop.org/book/9780063333710Rachael Renae Closet Cleanout Guide...
2024-05-27
56 min
Chaotic Creatives
To Monetize or Not Pt. 2: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit
Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.Episode Link Mentions:Lauren & Tammy's 2023 Rosé Soiree Dinner Party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdXNifpyuE/?img_index=10The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/book/9781936891023The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin: https://bookshop.org/book/9780593652886Lauren's Travel Poster P...
2024-05-13
50 min
Dear Rach & Soph
Episode 11 - All about agents (with special guest Renae Black)
In this episode Rach and Soph talk about their Farmer Wants a Wife viewing, Rach asks Soph if she'd ever write a country music novel and we have a special guest: rural fiction author Renae Black. Renae had some questions about literary agents and Sophie used to be one, so we talk about the reasons for having one or not and, if you want one, how you’d choose one.Rach also asks Soph if she has a tattoo - and she wants to know if any of you have a literary-themed tattoo …We r...
2024-05-05
1h 01
Chaotic Creatives
To Monetize or Not Pt. 1: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit
To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures. Episode Link Mentions:Lauren's Ceramic Baguette Dish: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmKxtjWgvQ9/Learn more about Passion to Paid : https://homsweethom.teachable.com/p/passion-to-paidJiro Dreams of Sushi: https://www.youtube.com/w...
2024-04-29
48 min
Chaotic Creatives
Our Relationship with Creativity and Why We Follow the Fun
Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about).Episode link mentions:Ira Glass on the Skill Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2wLP0izeJEAlan Watts on “Playful” Existence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHnIJeE3LAILA Times on the Food Network incident in 1997: 'Porn Video Is Recipe for Trouble on Cooking Show...
2024-04-13
1h 03
Small Change
It's Time To Talk To Your Partner About Money
Talking about money isn't always easy, especially when it's with your partner. Most of us would rather just let things be, or just keep putting it off. Renae Vercoe is here to tell you that it's might be time to rip that bandaid off, before it's too late! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball ...
2023-12-03
03 min
Small Change
Should you Keep Your Credit Card?
Credit Cards, can't live with them, can't live without them. Or so it would seem... Renae Vercoe reckons it's time to get real about who's side your credit card is really on! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always...
2023-11-09
04 min
Deeply Unsettling
The Tragic End of Renae Marsden
Send us a textThis week we go to the land down under for a case all millennials will cringe from. This week Erin talks about the horrific events that led to the end of Renae Marsden's young life and the serious effects of catfishing. Buckle up, I didn't see this one coming.Source info:https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/coroners-court/download.html/documents/findings/2020/Marsden_findings_20_May_20.pdfCasefile episode 238: Renae marsdenBe sure to follow us on instagram @ deeply unsettling. We post...
2023-04-07
36 min
Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)
Crabs All the Way Down
This week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny. This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...
2023-03-03
00 min
Radiolab
Crabs All the Way Down
This week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny. This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...
2023-03-03
25 min
Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)
Crabs All the Way Down
This week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny. This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...
2023-03-03
00 min
The Best Podcasts
This week we examine one of nature's most humble creations: crabs. Turns out when you look closely at these little scuttlers, things get surprisingly existential — about how to come into being, how to survive chaos, and how to live. We even examine the possibility of evolutionary destiny. This episode is a two-parter, a double-decker crab cake of sorts. Served up on a bed of lettuce and beautiful weirdness. The first layer comes from producer Rachael Cusick, and is a story she told live on stage at Pop-Up Magazine (http://www.popupmagazine.com) as a part of their Fal...
2023-03-03
00 min
Writer's Book Club Podcast
Rachael Johns
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS.In this episode, Rachael Johns takes us through the process behind writing her novel The Work Wives. Rachael very generously decided she was more than happy to discuss the twists and turns of the novel so that all you writers out there could learn from this novel. She also takes us through her physical notebook for the novel - the original character outlines and plot points - so we can really see how this novel took shape from its inception. Rachael also read through the detailed developmental and structural notes from h...
2022-12-04
1h 40
Small Change
How To Save On Your Next Holiday
What makes a good holiday? We all love a 5-star resorts and mimosas by the pool, but is it really worth the dent in your bank account? Good thing we have Renae Vercoe with some top tips on how to make money, on your next holiday! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode...
2022-11-17
04 min
Small Change
Is It Time To Break Up With Your Credit Card?
Credit Cards, can't live with them, can't live without them. Or so it would seem... Renae Vercoe reckons it's time to get real about who's side your credit card is really on! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always...
2022-11-10
04 min
Life Aligned Business
Ep 110 - Connecting back to yourself with Rachael Poffenroth
On today's podcast, I speak with Rachael Poffenroth about how you can discover the truth of who you are and how you can let that guide you through life. Rachael's mission is to help people remember the truth of who they are by providing guidance for life’s transformative journey. She assists with spiritual evolution, self-mastery, shadow work, repatterning the subconscious, and inner child healing.You can connect with Rachael over on Instagram here For more on her courses and how to work with her go to https://miraclemama.kartra.com/page/homeClick Subsc...
2022-09-25
37 min
Small Change
Say Goodbye To Bill Shock!
Are you always prepared for whatever bill might come your way? Be honest... If you're in need of a system to make sure you're always covered for the next bill, Renae Vercoe is here to make sure you can live your life free of bill shock! CREDITS Host: Rachel Corbett.Contributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle Beattie.Lead Producer: Rachael Hart.Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball. This episode of...
2022-02-10
02 min
Small Change
A Crash Course In The Childcare Subsidy
If you've got kids, there's already A LOT of stuff that you need to be thinking about, and so it's not exactly easy to make time to decipher the childcare subsidy system... Luckily, Renae Vercoe is here with everything you need to know about childcare subsidies! CREDITS Host: Rachel Corbett.Contributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle Beattie.Lead Producer: Rachael Hart.Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball. This episode of S...
2022-01-13
03 min
Small Change
Taking The Guilt Out Of Your Spending
What's your vice? Maybe it's Friday night Uber Eats, a monthly mani-pedi, or a trip to Gold Class with an extra large popcorn. We often feel guilty about spending money on things that seem indulgent or outside our budget, but Renae Vercoe reckons changing your attitude about your vice could help you keep your spending in check! CREDITS Host: Rachel Corbett.Contributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle Beattie.Lead Producer: Rachael Hart.
2021-11-18
02 min
Small Change
Is Your Budget Missing Something?
Some events in the year can come out of nowhere and ruin the best of budget intentions... Renae Vercoe has got the solution to make sure you're including one thing in your budget that most people miss. CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take...
2021-11-07
02 min
Small Change
Small Goals, Small Steps, Big Results!
We often get told to dream big when it comes to our goals, but trying to save for something that could be years down the line is not easy! Renae Vercoe has got the steps you need to break down your goals and get results! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small...
2021-10-31
02 min
Small Change
6 Ways To Save On Health Insurance
Has your health insurance bill got you ready to cancel? Or maybe you not sure if now is the right time to get a policy? Well, Renae Vercoe has got six tips on how to be healthy, wealthy and wise! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial...
2021-10-21
04 min
Small Change
Top Up Your Super With FREE Money
Yes you read correctly, FREE MONEY! Renae Vercoe has got the tips you need on how to get that super nice and full! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice. See o...
2021-10-10
02 min
Small Change
Save For Your First Home Faster With This Hack
There's a lot to think about when you're buying your first home, and one of the big ones is the deposit. Luckily, Renae Vercoe has got a hot tip on how to get your deposit faster and easier! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or...
2021-09-23
02 min
Small Change
Spring Clean Your Good And Bad Debts
Spring has sprung! Many people use this time to get rid of old clothes, or clean out those dusty boxes from under the bed. But Renae Vercoe reckons spring is a perfect time to clean up your debt, and she's got some great tips to get you started! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This...
2021-09-02
04 min
Small Change
Look Out For This Home Loan Trap
If you've got a mortgage, you've probably thought once or twice about refinancing. But Renae Vercoe is here to tell you that looks can be deceiving when it comes to refinancing... CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek...
2021-08-26
02 min
Small Change
One Thing Most People Forget To Insure
When you hear the word insurance, what do you think of? Probably car insurance, health insurance, home and contents insurance... But is there something you're forgetting? Renae Vercoe is here to tell you that you're probably not insuring the most important asset of all... CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of...
2021-08-08
03 min
Small Change
New Financial Year, New You!
It's a new financial year, and if you've been putting off your money matters, now's the time to get on top of things with some great tips from Renae Vercoe! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartProducer and Editor: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your...
2021-07-01
03 min
Small Change
SOS! Plan For A Money Emergency
Have you ever thought about what you would do if something went wrong tomorrow? If you're car broke down or you needed a new phone, would you still be able to pay all the bills you need to pay? Renae Vercoe is here to help you prepare for any emergency, with some simple tips on how to set up an emergency fund. CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer...
2021-06-17
03 min
Small Change
Let's Make A Budget
Look, we get it... Budget is a boring word. BUT give us a chance because what if it was 3 simple steps to helping you refresh your accounts? Good thing Renae Vercoe is here to break down how to make a budget that will actually work! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode of...
2021-05-23
03 min
Small Change
The Best Holidays Don't Need To Cost A Bomb
What makes a good holiday? We all love a 5-star resorts and mimosas by the pool, but is it really worth the dent in your bank account? Good thing we have Renae Vercoe with some top tips on how to make money, on your next holiday! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode...
2021-05-06
02 min
Small Change
Is Your Credit Card On Your Side?
Credit Cards, can't live with them, can't live without them. Or so it would seem... Renae Vercoe reckons it's time to get real about who's side your credit card is really on! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances...
2021-04-25
04 min
Small Change
It's Okay To Talk About Money
Talking about money isn't always easy, especially when it's with your partner. Most of us would rather just let things be, or just keep putting it off. Renae Vercoe is here to tell you that it's might be time to rip that bandaid off, before it's too late! CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money Mode Renae Vercoe. Check her out on Instagram @moneymode_or head to her website moneymode.com.au.Managing Producer: Elle BeattieLead Producer: Rachael HartAssistant Producer: Amy Kimball ...
2021-04-04
03 min
Small Change
Bye Bye Afterpay
Afterpay... It seems like such a handy service, just 4 little payments and you've got that item you've been wanting for ages! Well, maybe leave those items in your cart for now because Renae Vercoe, financial adviser and founder of Money Mode, is here to tell you that using Afterpay might be doing you more harm than good... This episode of Small Change does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice. CREDITS Host: Rachel CorbettContributor: Financial advisor & founder of Money...
2021-03-25
03 min
Small Change
Coming Soon: Small Change
This is a podcast that looks at the small things you can do that make a BIG difference to your finances. Each short episode contains a tip you can action as soon as you press stop. There's no half hour winding conversations about your finances or boring jargon, just things you can put into action today, to improve your finances tomorrow. Every Monday, you’ll hear a tip that relates to the everyday grind. And on Fridays – you’ll hear a tip that will keep you in check for the weekend ahead. CREDITS H...
2021-03-01
01 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
How to buy the right property!
Welcome back to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. Buying a property is one of the biggest financial commitments you will make in your lifetime, so buying quality property at a good price is essential. So how do you know what the right property is? And where can things go wrong? Carly Susic from Select Property Advocates joins me today to discuss all this and so much more! She shares her wealth of knowledge and experience about what the key ingredients are for...
2020-10-05
28 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Money Talk | Money and Relationships
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. Our relationship with ‘Money’ and 'Money in our Relationships, it’s a big beast. It plays out in so many ways with so many complexities. If you've ever argued about money in your relationship, I'm pretty confident that if you peeled back enough layers you would find that the arguments are not actually about the money at all. They are about something deeper – your values, your beliefs, your hopes, dreams and your fears. In this ‘M...
2020-09-28
23 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
The Emotional Side Of Money
Welcome back to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. Our relationship with money is often complex and to have a great relationship with it and a sense of success with it, we need to focus on more than just the practical side of managing it. There are psychological and behavioural drivers that play a huge role in our overall financial wellbeing and they have very close links to our mental health, our sense of self-worth and our deep-seeded money story. We co...
2020-09-21
26 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Gaining confidence and clarity in your career!
Welcome back to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. We so often talk about what we should do with our money once we've got it, but we also need to pay some attention to the inputs of our financial situation. And for most of us that is derived via our careers (our income!!). We spend a big chunk of our lives working to support ourselves and our lifestyles, so we should be putting our best foot forward to get paid our worth! Em...
2020-09-14
27 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Ladies - it's time to be Super smart!
Welcome back to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. There are some frightening statistics floating around about the health of our super – did you know that on average women retire with almost half the superannuation balance of men? It’s staggering but doesn’t take long to realise why. We get paid less, it's common that we are out the workforce to play a parenting or caregiving role and many of us work part-time. We are simply not participating in the compulsory super env...
2020-09-07
32 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Life insurance - what is it and why do you need it?!
Welcome back to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. This week we are tackling another very important topic, one that everyone needs to consider and given our last conversation was about estate planning, I thought we'd stick with the worst-case-planning theme. I've invited in a friend, former colleague and senior manager at one of Australia's retail insurance companies, Rachael Harney, to join me in having the life insurance conversation, because let's face it, these tough conversations are better shared! We tackle why per...
2020-08-31
34 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
We're Just Taking A Short Break...
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. We're taking a short break from the podcast but we'll be back in your ears with some more incredible guests soon enough. CREDITS Host: Renae Vercoe Producer: Rachael Hart CONTACT US Website: https://moneymode.com.au/savvy-mumma/Savvy Mumma Facebook Group: Join us See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-08-25
00 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Why we all need an estate plan!
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. This week we are tackling the extremely important topic of estate planning. I really wanted to bring you this conversation early in the Savvy Mumma piece so you can start escalating the task on your financial to-do list. Death is not a topic we really like to think about or talk about. We all know that we should consider a Will or our estate planning needs, especially when we become parents, but it can be...
2020-08-17
26 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Money Talk | Back to basics
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. Financial Advisers (me being one) talk to people commonly about how to invest their money - but how do you get money to invest in the first place? It's by simply having money left over after spending each pay check. Sounds simple doesn't it? But it's where the majority of us fall down. We are not taught how to manage our money. So this week I'm accepting the task of taking you back to basics...
2020-08-10
27 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
How to get mortgage free like Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. The great Australian dream is to be a homeowner, but what about being a true homeowner? Imagine being able to remove the mortgage noose from around your neck and put in place a plan to own that roof over your ahead [outright!] sooner rather than later. Imagine the additional freedom you would feel being mortgage free, cheaper and quicker. In this episode with Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon, we talk real tips and r...
2020-08-03
24 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
The Joy of Money with Julia Newbould
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. “Women don’t talk about money as money, but we do think about what we can do and what we want for our future. We certainly don’t want to be trapped doing something we don’t love or in an environment that doesn’t make us happy” I’m so excited to be bringing you a money conversation with Julia Newbould, the editor at large of Australia’s Money Magazine. In our chat, we tackle the taboo...
2020-07-27
21 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
The Marie Kondo effect on our lives (and wallets!)
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. There is way more to the KonMari method than neatly folding clothes and after listening to this episode with Sally Flower you will have a greater appreciation for what ‘sparking joy’ and decluttering is all about! It’s more to do with mindset, gaining clarity on how you want to live your life and what’s important to you which leads ultimately to you being more conscious and intentional with the things you do and don’t need. ...
2020-07-20
28 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Shannah Kennedy - Values, Purpose & Our Finances
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. In this interview with Shannah, we tackle the importance of purpose and values in our lives. We demystify what it’s all about, provide simple strategies on how to define them and uncover why it’s so important and pivotal in creating a life plan and a financial plan. We talk about the importance of having a clear vision and connecting to the journey you are on and why your values are the critical thing...
2020-07-13
28 min
Savvy Mumma Podcast
Introducing: Savvy Mumma
Welcome to the Savvy Mumma podcast, starting a money conversation relevant for Mums who are busy juggling life, careers and households. This podcast is going to change your view of money and give you a broader outlook on your finances. With interviews from leading experts and your host Renae Vercoe, who has 15 years experience in financial advice, you'll have everything you need to be comfortable and confident with all the big or small decisions. Episode 1 coming 14th of July 2020 CREDITS Host: Renae Vercoe Producer: Rachael Hart CO...
2020-06-26
01 min
Assaf FM
Assaf FM - Episode 178
01. Farius - Waiting (For You), ZeroThree, 00:23 02. Limelght feat. Alina Renae - Intoxicated, Amsterdam Trance, 04:07 03. Alpha 9 - All We Need, Armind, 06:51 04. Alex Sonata - Only One, A State of Trance, 10:49 05. Mohamed Ragab & Alex Leavon - The Nether, Excelsior, 15:01 06. Whiteout & One Half Bear - The Part In-Between , RNM, 18:35 07. Feel & Ruslan Radriges - Revival, Suanda, 22:15 08. Gaia - Empire of Hearts [Armind] 09. Jorza - Principium, Excelsior, 29:57 10. Rheligie feat. Rachael Chapman - Hands On Thorns, Evolve, 33:56 11. Jochen Miller & Evan Kendricks - Eternally, High Contrast, 38:49 12. RECORD OF THE WEEK: HAKA - Squadron (Arisen Flame Remix), Black Sunset Music, 42:18 13. Allen Watts - Midnight, WAO138, 45:57 14. Memory Loss...
2018-04-24
00 min
Assaf FM
Assaf FM - Episode 178
01. Farius - Waiting (For You), ZeroThree, 00:23 02. Limelght feat. Alina Renae - Intoxicated, Amsterdam Trance, 04:07 03. Alpha 9 - All We Need, Armind, 06:51 04. Alex Sonata - Only One, A State of Trance, 10:49 05. Mohamed Ragab & Alex Leavon - The Nether, Excelsior, 15:01 06. Whiteout & One Half Bear - The Part In-Between , RNM, 18:35 07. Feel & Ruslan Radriges - Revival, Suanda, 22:15 08. Gaia - Empire of Hearts [Armind] 09. Jorza - Principium, Excelsior, 29:57 10. Rheligie feat. Rachael Chapman - Hands On Thorns, Evolve, 33:56 11. Jochen Miller & Evan Kendricks - Eternally, High Contrast, 38:49 12. RECORD OF THE WEEK: HAKA - Squadron (Arisen Flame Remix), Black Sunset Music, 42:18 13. Allen Watts - Midnight, WAO138, 45:57 14. Memory Loss...
2018-04-24
00 min