Her Design, Her Story

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Brooke Holm is an Australian-American interdisciplinary artist and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York.

Working across lens-based media, sound, sculpture and installation, her practice explores the elemental forces shaping our planet and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.

Her evocative work spans remote landscapes, architecture and the intimate details of the Earth.

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She wanted to study architecture. The careers advisor said her maths wasn't strong enough.

So Sarah went and built an entire career in design anyway, just via the scenic route: advertising, David Jones, hand-drafted joinery, high-end Sydney residential, a boutique studio in regional Beechworth, and now a fully handmade, Instagram-only textile business she runs from 22 acres.

In this episode, Sarah traces the sliding-door moments that took her from a country town in NSW to designing Westfield retail interiors, to closing her own store to care for sick family members, to rebuilding from scratch with nothing but leftover fabric and a login she barely understood.

She talks candidly about the 80/20 rule of showing up online, why she still hand-drafts everything, designing by season, and the surprising reason her answer to "if your brand was a celebrity"

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Jessica Bettenay is the founder and creative force behind By R.A., an innovative interior design and renovation studio redefining the way people build and transform their homes.
With a passion for creating thoughtful, highly personal spaces, Jessica combines creativity with practical expertise to make the renovation journey more accessible, collaborative, and enjoyable.

In this episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to design, and the lessons she's learned while building a purpose-driven brand.

Kerrie-Ann Jones is one of Australia's leading interior stylists and designers, based in Sydney. A former style Editor at Real Living magazine, she's since built a career styling editorial shoots, campaigns and residential projects for some of the industry's top designers. 

Her signature approach blends vintage and contemporary pieces with sculptural forms, layering texture and colour, creating spaces that feel curated yet deeply personal. 

We discuss Kerrie-Ann’s incredible career, as well as her recent pivot towards interior design, publishing a book and the evolution of her online gallery. 

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Manuela Millan, the Design Manager at Fortis and the founder of Meanwhile in Melbourne, a platform championing local design talent.

With incredible experience working across several notable design studios, Manuela has built a career turning real client needs into considered, liveable spaces. 

We chat about her pathway to Australia and into design, the lessons learned along the way, and how Meanwhile in Melbourne grew from a personal project into a thriving creative community.

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April Button is the founder and driving force behind BOAST, a strategy-led creative studio helping brands build genuine emotional connection, sharp cultural instinct, and real commercial impact.

From ambitious startups to established businesses stepping into their next stage of growth, April and the BOAST team work across brand design, strategy, storytelling, packaging, websites and launch marketing, helping shape how brands are perceived, gain attention, and create the momentum they need to grow.

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Kim Kneipp Studio is an interior design practice based in Melbourne, working across Australia on architecturally integrated residential, wellness and commercial environments.

Through careful attention to planning, materiality and atmosphere, we create environments that feel calm, connected and deeply personal.

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Naomi Singer is on a mission to make plants the most exciting thing on your plate. The Raw Plant Life founder and health coach joins us to talk about her debut book My Vibrant Table was shortlisted for Best Vegan Cookbook in the World at the Gourmand Awards and the story behind her vibrant, flavour-first approach to plant-based eating.

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Few & Far was founded in 2009 by Tara Solberg and her partner Danny. Tara is a true creative -

leading the creative direction and innovation at Few & Far which achieved global recognition

receiving the prestigious Global Honouree Award at the Global Innovator Awards.

As some of you may already know, Few & Far is a furniture and homewares brand that is based on

the South Coast of NSW. Few & Far has stores in Berry, Bowral, Thirroul and Huskisson, as well as

an online store servicing those across Australia.

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Genevieve Wallis is the founder and creative director of Genevieve Wallis Studio, an interior design practice recognised for its understated elegance and refined, thoughtful restraint. With a background in fashion media, Genevieve brings a unique design perspective, where composition, craftsmanship and tactile richness are central to her approach.

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