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The Creative MythValerie Fernandez - Finding Authenticity in your ArtIn this episode of The Creative Myth, we talk with renowned underwater couple and wedding photographer Valerie Fernandez. She is a beautiful, highly empathic and creative soul who has found her voice in her art and now aims to help others find an authentic reason behind their creations. Valerie works closely with her couples to create absolute magic – she describes the drive behind the images that she creates in four words: intimacy, connection, passion and vulnerability.Some of the topics we cover are: Creating intimacy in your portraits. Understanding your sur...2022-04-291h 57The Creative MythAshley Kalagian Blunt - The 'Write' Reasons for the Wrong BookIn today's episode, we chat to our very first author, Ashley Kalagian Blunt She is the author of two books, How to Be Australian, a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge, a thriller novella and collected essays. My Name is Revenge was longlisted for 2020 Davitt Awards, shortlisted for the 2019 Woollahra Digital Literary Awards, and a finalist in the 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award.Ashley’s writing appears in Griffith Review, Sydney Review of Books, Overland, Australian Book Review, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian, the Big Issue, Openbook, Westerly, Kill Your Darlings, the Canberra Times, an...2022-03-301h 08The Creative MythProcrastination & Creativity - Your Amygdala's Addiction to Conflict AvoidanceIn this episode of the Creative Myth, we discuss the powerful and often misunderstood phenomenon of procrastination. It's everywhere, and in all societies, probably since some early hominid decided not to give their cave a cleanout "just now". So what can we do to make it less impactful in our modern lives? And is there something we can do as creatives to harness the 'ancient' power of procrastinating? Spoilers... There is!2022-03-1735 min
Make Your Break with Jai LongBeing a creative entrepreneur or a business owner with Sirjana and Ben [S1E157]This episode was recorded for The Creative Myth Podcast with Sirjana and Ben.
They interviewed me on their show and it has so much value around schooling, creativity, being an entrepreneur and so much more.
I also share a few stories about why I love business, why I love education, and everything in between.
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All J...2022-03-131h 17The Creative MythJai Long - Making your Break, Creative EntrepreneurIn today's episode, we chat with the amazing Jai Long. If you haven't heard that name up until now we don't understand how... Jai has an energy about him that you just can't help but vibe with. He's a wedding photographer based in Melbourne, Australia, a high-level Business Coach, co-founder of fashion label NōSkin, founder of The Wedding Photography Summit, host of the Make your Break Podcast, an incurable optimist and a prolific reader! There's something for everyone in this one. Come, listen, and get inspired 2022-03-021h 16The Creative MythKarin Klenner - Mud Cake & Hyper-Realism - An Artist LifeEver wondered where to make the first cut on a life-like cake of a baby orangutan stroking an adorable little kitten as it looks up into your eyes? Well if you've just gotta, then apparently it's best to start in the back. In this episode of The Creative Myth, we catch up with Karin Klenner, a super talented sculptor and artist who works in the delicious medium of mud cake! Karin has made a name for herself by creating some truly unbelievable 100% edible cakes; from German Sheppards to Baby Yoda, she has grown her art and her b...2022-02-061h 20The Creative MythOrganising your flow for maximum creative outputIn this episode of the Creative Myth, we look at how our creative lifestyles seem to clash with basic organisation and discuss three big things you can do as a creative person to help maximise your creative output. But don't fret all you self-styled "non-creatives", there's plenty of useful info in here for you too!2022-01-2631 minThe Creative MythGoal Setting for Creatives - Making Better Resolutions in the New YearIn this holiday special of the Creative Myth we look into goal setting for those with a creative disposition, just in time for all those new years resolutions! We discuss ways to make your goal-setting more effective, some tips and hacks for creative goal setters (how to make your goals more appealing and achievable) and share some of our goals for 2022 with you. 2021-12-2935 minThe Creative MythSpontaneity and Creativity - Should You Just Wing It?In this episode of the Creative Myth, we dive into the pervasive idea that creativity is some sort of spontaneous bolt from the blue. Something that just happens to some people. We discuss how this actually plays out in our lives as creatives and talk about ways we can hack our lives to be more open to the mythical eureka moment. 2021-09-1634 minThe Creative MythYanina Tacchini - A lesson in living your allToday's chat is actually the ember that sparked this podcast into life! We recorded it in December 2020 while travelling to small-town New Zealand for our youtube channel. After posting about an incredible meal we shared at one of her restaurants in Oamaru, today's creative reached out to us to see if we would like to meet up and grab a coffee. That's when we asked if she'd like to be our very first guest on the Creative Myth!We only had our portable recording gear, a single microphone to share, and the wait staff were getting set up...2021-08-2546 minThe Creative MythSera Choat - Designer, Sewer, TeacherToday on The Creative Myth, Sirjana chats to Sera Choat, the incredible fashion designer/school teacher behind My Keeper, a handmade designer rental company based in New Zealand. Sera has nurtured her creative business from the ground on up and has a ton of wisdom to share. In today's episode, we discuss the power of following your heart, the origins of her creative drive, how defining success makes all the difference, living your gratitude, following your dreams, and did you know that maths is actually useful outside the classroom? Go figure.2021-08-1240 minThe Creative MythScheduling and Creativity - Worth it's Weight in Time?In this episode of the Creative Myth, we discuss the powerful and sometimes maligned creative tool of scheduling and its ability to enhance your creative thinking. We talk about how we utilise scheduling tools as creatives and entrepreneurs to bolster our creative endeavours. That is, if one of us can bring our selves to trust in the process!2021-07-2928 minThe Creative MythRadha Engling - Travel Journalist, Influencer, FoodieIn this episode of The Creative Myth, we chat with the ever awesome travel journalist and content creator Radha Engling. Based out of New Zealand, Radha has made it her mission to live a life well-travelled. She and her partner Brooke are travel journalists, content creators and photographers. They write for multiple publications and create videos and photo essays for tourism boards and private establishments around the world! If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a successful travel blogger, then listen up cause today's guest has those answers and more. Spoiler alert - creativity has a little...2021-06-291h 02The Creative MythStacey Owen - Joyful, Grateful and a Bit RidiculousIn this episode of The Creative Myth, we chat with the badass Stacey Owen. Photographer, entrepreneur, CEO, conference planner and podcast host. Based in Canada, Stacey is the founder of Pepper. A creative agency born to help out entrepreneurs and creatives get ahead in their business. Today we chat about Becoming a pro photographer, Starting a creative agency, Conference and Chill, Fostering Community, What you should be outsourcing, and the difference between craft and creativity... (among much else).2021-06-171h 06The Creative MythFear and Creativity - The Ultimate Odd CoupleWhat if we could show you that we are all born creative? Creativity is often thought of as a mythical quality that some of us are just born exuding, and those not lucky enough to have the "creative gene" are doomed to live their life as accountants and car salespeople. But have you ever considered that accounting and sales are creative journeys in their own right? Welcome to the Creative Myth with us, Ben and Sirjana. We are two humans in love living a 'traditionally creative' life as internationally nomadic elopement and adventure photographers under the moniker of Tinted...2021-06-0320 minThe Creative MythAyush Kejriwal - Fashion Design and Personal Branding - The Organic Extension of SelfWhat if we could show you that we are all born creative? We sometimes think of creativity as a mythical quality that some of us are just born with while others have to go without. But is that really the case? We are here to find out and hopefully fan that creative flame within you as we seek out "creatives" from around the globe and ask them what they think. Welcome to the Creative Myth with us, Ben and Sirjana. We are two humans in love living a 'traditionally creative' life as internationally nomadic elopement and adventure photographers under...2021-05-151h 28The Creative MythJacob Loafman - Photography and Creative CaffeineWhat if we could show you that we are all born creative? We tend to think of creativity as a mythical quality that some of us are just born with while others have to go without. But is that really the case? We are here to find out and hopefully fan that creative flame within you as we seek out "creatives" from around the globe and ask them what they think. Welcome to the Creative Myth with us, Ben and Sirjana. We are two humans in love living a 'traditionally creative' life as internationally nomadic elopement and adventure photographers...2021-04-091h 09The Creative MythA History of CreativityWhat if we could show you that we are all born creative? We tend to think of creativity as a mythical quality that some of us are just born exuding, and those not lucky enough to have the "creative gene" are doomed to live their life as accountants and car salespeople. But have you ever considered that accounting and sales are creative journeys in their own right? Welcome to the Creative Myth with us, Ben and Sirjana. We are two humans in love living a 'traditionally creative' life as internationally nomadic elopement and adventure photographers under the name Tinted...2021-03-2918 min
My Wedding Season - The PodcastTinted Photography - Creative Life & Business as a Photography DuoIn today's episode, I am joined by Sirjana and Ben from Tinted Photography. Although their homebase is in New Zealand, for the past three and a half years, they have been on the road around the world, photographing adventure sessions, well except for during the pandemic. During our time together, we start by chatting about their love story and how they met. We then talk about how they started their photography business and embarked upon their nomadic lifestyle. They explain how they create memorable experiences for their couples all around the world and kindly share how they a...2021-03-091h 02