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The Shawk23 Podcast15 - Top 5 Books that have Completely Transformed my Creative career! - Shawk23In this modern day, being just a creative isn't enough anymore. Here are my Top 5 books that have transformed how I see myself, my value and my business - taking me from "order taker" to Strategic Creative Problem Solver!Thank you so much to Smarthills Corporate Solutions for your continous sponsorship! Visit them today at: www.smarthills.com.pg2025-05-0321 min
The Shawk23 Podcast14 - How I started the Shawk23 Podcast - Shawk23It’s been over a year since I started this podcast! In this episode, I share my journey from how the podcast came to be, why I started it and the lessons I learned along the way. I also give some tips and advice to anyone who wants to start their own podcast as well!Thank you once again to Smarthills Corporate Solutions Ltd for their continuous support and sponsorship! This podcast would not even exist with them! If you are an SME, then I am sure they have some tools to help you improve and elevate yo...2025-03-2345 min
The Shawk23 Podcast13 - Q&A with Hello Tax Man - Vanessa GeitaIn this episode, I chat with Vanessa Geita of Hello Tax Man and ask her some questions about taxes - the different kinds of taxes business owners can register for, how to handle those taxes, tax issues SME's face, book-keeping and many more!Begin the process of cleaning up and managing your SME's finances and handling taxes with confidence with the Hello Tax Man Digital Finance Filing System Course: In this course, you will learn how to create a simple filing system online to easily track and store your financial records. I took the course and it...2025-02-221h 16
The Shawk23 Podcast12 - Medical Student turned Videographer/Photographer - Cheyenne AbelCheyenne Abel used to study to be a doctor. But his heart was not really in it. He discovered a love for photography and videography and found out he could make a living off it. He dropped out of Uni and now runs his own business - Cheyes Visuals.Follow his work:WEB: www.cheyesvisuals.comIG: www.instagram.com/chey_abel/LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/cheyenne-abel-327357203/FB: www.facebook.com/cheyenne.abel.7The Shawk23 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Smarthills Corporate Solutions! Reach out to...2024-08-281h 10
The Shawk23 Podcast11 - Uni Student with a Media Side Hustle - Jeremiah WilliamsJeremiah Williams, who owns and runs the media business Aesthetics PNG, is pursuing a degree in economics while running his business on the side.In this episode, Jeremiah opens up about how he got started, offers insights into the industry and gives some advice for newcomers.Check out his work on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic.p.n.g/Special thanks to our sponsor, SMARTHILLS COPORATE SOLUTIONSFind out more about them at www.smarthills.com.pg2024-07-031h 01
The Shawk23 Podcast10 - From Local to International Artist - Lesley WengemboIn this episode, I talk with Lesley Wengembo, a visual/fine artist who started painting while growing up in Morata, Port Moresby to working his way to studying and living as an artist in Sydney, Australia!Follow him on his social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesley.wengemboInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwengemboart/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lwengemboartThe Shawk23 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Smarthills Corporate Solutions - Visit them at www.smarthills.com.pg2024-04-011h 12
The Shawk23 Podcast09 - Art Activism PNG - Nelson Kokoa & Taine KassmanIn this episode, I chat with Nelson Kokoa and Taine Kassman - two of the co-founders of Art Activism PNG - a movement from a collection of artists and creatives that aim to use their talents and artforms to advocate for change and create awareness around social and political issues that affecting the lives of Papua New Guineans. We talk about the how Art Activism came to be, its vision and purpose, how the artists/creatives use their craft to create awareness as well as our thoughts on some issues that are currently faced by Papua New Guineas and...2024-03-031h 07
The Shawk23 Podcast08 - Capturing the Dabaris, Hunters and Kumuls - Trevor MallenIn this episode, I chat with Trevor Mallen - a sports photographer who started off as the Central Dabari's Rugby team's photographer to working his way up to becoming the photographer of the PNG Hunters, PNG Kumuls and PNG Orchids rugby teams. He shares his story, his work ethic and his experiences working in the rugby space capturing those game changing moments as well as helping to provide and manage content for the team's social media.You can follow him on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevormallenphotography/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevormallen/...2024-02-1950 min
The Shawk23 Podcast08 - Capturing the Dabaris, Hunters and Kumuls - Trevor MallenIn this episode, I chat with Trevor Mallen - a sports photographer who started of photographing the Central Dabaris Rugby Team and then worked his way up to becoming the photographer for the PNG hunters, PNG Kumuls and PNG Orchids! He shares his story, his work ethic and experiences capturing those game changing moments and also providing content and helping to manage the team's social media.
Follow Trevor on his social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/trevormallen/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/trevormallenphotography/
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The Shawk23 Podcast07 - From Village Girl to The Conscious Kumul - Yanamlyn YanaIn this episode, I chat with Yanamlyn Yana - the creator of "The Conscious Kumul" - an Instagram account that focuses on having discussions about the on-goings within Papua New Guinea and finding ways to inspire action for change - in big and small ways. Yana talks about how she grew up in a village, got educated in the city and then shares how she used her Instagram account to create a platform where she and others who followed her could air our their views and opinions and engage in "civil discourse" about some of the social and political...2023-12-101h 01
The Shawk23 Podcast06 - Runway Model to Running an Agency - Leilani Konjib
In this episode, I chat with Leilani Konjib - Miss PNG Runner-up, Former Model, Entrepreneur, Law student and Co-founder of her new business; DFM Modelling Agency. We talk about how her modelling career and life experiences her inspired and prepared her to start a business that not only manages models, but also helps to train and mentor them to become professionals in the industry.
You can find out more on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089656342392
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The Shawk23 Podcast05 - Hobbyist to Professional - Mathias YobaIn this episode, I have a chat with Mathias Yoba of Yabil Media - a digital content creator who is also the host and producer of his own podcast - The Nogat Lesmahn Podcast! We discuss how he discovered his hobby and turned it into a full-time business and the challenges that come with that.
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The Shawk23 Podcast04 - Motherhood Led to Starting Hello Taxman - Vanessa GeitaIn this episode, I have a chat with Vanessa Geita (founder of Unicorn Emprise Ltd) who specializes in Book-keeping and tax consultancy for SMEs. We talk about how she left her fulltime to raise her kids and in doing so, came up with the idea to start her first brand - "Hello Taxman" and it led her to become a content creator and educator for small business owners!
Sign up for Vanessa's new course - "Dominate Your Business Money Management Foundations Digitally"
https://form.jotform.com/courses_courses847/dybmmfd-shawk23
2023-10-291h 07
The Shawk23 Podcast03 - Leaving Uni to pursue a career as an Artist - Travis Ellison (Son of Ashes)In this episode, I chat with Travis Ellison (Son of Ashes) - an upcoming rising artist and actor who is already making waves! We discuss how he left university to pursue a full time career as an artist, the progress he has made, the successes he achieved and the challenges we face as creatives!
Follow him on Tiktok and Instagram: @sonofashes
This episode was proudly sponsored by Smarthills Corporate Solutions Ltd. Find out more about them here: www.smarthills.com.pg2023-10-161h 01
The Shawk23 Podcast02 - Pioneering and The Rise of KMD Comics - Dan Aga Lovai and Graham Ainui JnrIn this episode, I talk to the men behind KMD Comics and the creators of the "LoverBoii" Comic Book Series. We talk about how they got started, their influences and inspirations, the challenges of pioneering the first serialized comic book series and blazing a trail for the comic book industry in PNG. We also discuss the hardships, how they deal with it and how they stay motivated and disciplined to keep pioneering forward.
To find out more about KMD Comics and how you can purchase or support their work, Click here: linktr.ee/kmd117
2023-10-0256 min
The Shawk23 Podcast01 - How I became Shawk23 - Chan AnivaiHi I'm Shawk23 - a motion/brand identity designer and digital artist from Papua New Guinea. This is my podcast. Its by creatives, for creatives. I will be interviewing other creatives in the industry who will share their knowledge and experiences of being a creative.
In this episode, I share my story of how I become became a digital artist and started my own business as a motion and brand identity designer. I also talk about the journey so far and how I got the name, "Shawk23".2023-09-1843 min
Niunet PodcastsEpisode 056 - Chan Anivai, Graphic Design, Motivation, and DisciplineIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Chan Anivai, AKA Shawk23. He is a dear friend of the Niunet team and it was great catching up with him. It has been a year since he was last on the show. He and Dan chat about what they’ve been up to creatively, the lessons they’ve learned as artists and entrepreneurs, the “LoverBoii” comic, the effects of AI on the creative art scene, motivation, and discipline.
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00:00 - Intro
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Niunet PodcastsEpisode 020 - Chan Anivai and Digital Art in PNGArtists UNITE! This week on the show, Dan speaks to fellow digital artist, Chan Anivai, AKA Shawk23, about their successes, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned in the field of digital art.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:04 - Show Introductions
00:01:59 - Who is Chan?
00:14:49 - Turning Art into Money
00:24:55 - PNG-Inspired Art
00:38:44 - Technology & Art
01:03:05 - Digital Art in The Pacific
01:24:33 - Working Habits
01:34:37 - Tips for New Artists in 2022
Don’t forget; yo...2022-03-111h 38
Nogat Les MahnNGLM with Shawk23NGLM with Shawk23
We had a chat about imposter syndrome. 2022-03-0330 minNogat Les MahnNogat Les Mahn with Shawk23NGLM with Shawk23
We had a good talk about Imposter syndrome and it's roots. 2022-03-0333 min
Not CultureEpisode 004: Social Media CurationHey guys! We're back for Episode 4! This time around, Dan and I talk about Social Media Curation, what that means to us, and how it really has an effect on your outlook on life. We talk about some of our favourite YouTube Channels to follow, and our favourite Instagram accounts, we also bring up some of our favourite headlines, and Dan airs his thoughts about Gender-Based Violence.Time Stamps 00:02:06 - The Last of Us Part 2 00:08:23 - CYBERPUNK NEWS 00:18:57 - SQUARE ENIX AVENGERS 00:36:20 - HAMILTON RELEASE 00:44:16 - Gender-Based Violence; Dan POV 00:51:26 - BREAK! 00:52:45 - COVID UPDATE 00:54:50...2020-07-041h 42