Make Good Things Happen

In the XL Season Finale, our ladies talk cost per wear, innovative fabrics, AI dolls and making good things like exhibitions happen .

• Gruen LITE - Collective Closets' value proposition of cost per wear marketing angle for their collection of sustainable and ethical fashion;
• Making Headlines - Innovations in eco-fabrics by Stella McCartney, the return of lowercase lettering for Gen Z and the AI dolls vs Illustrators online discussion;
• Making History - Once Upon, the exhibition that started it all, what Angela and Renee learned about managing artists (hint: more artists = more emails);
• This Week I... - Angela's major curation project of Craft Lab 2025 and managing exhibition events 16 years later.  

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Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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Angela and Renee dig up some dirt on their past projects with a ripper Making History segment, and a dive into the data from PayPal's ecommerce report.

• From Scroll to Cart - PayPal's Ecommerce Index for 2025, the key findings and how they affect your choices as a maker in business;
• Making Good Things Happen - Grandmacore and cosy pursuits, why they've always been a part of Renee's life;
• Making History - the OG partnership, the collaborators, the photoshoots and the importance of product photography;
• This Week I... - BOTH our ladies are enjoying Survival of the Thickest on Netflix.

Instagram: @mgth.com.au

Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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Angela has had a whirlwind of blissful online shopping with a medical issue that allows her to catch up on Netflix. Renee is chuffed with some client-based news of their brick-and-mortar expansion and reminds us about the benefits of deadlines.

• From Scroll To Cart - Angela's end to end joyful customer experience with Castle;
• Making News - Australian Design Centre announces Sydney Craft Week for 2025, Albo flies the flag for Australian Made which gets Angela excited for the Australian Makers Directory, TTMK opens a second retail space and Amy Clarke of Confetti Rebels gets a mention in parliament!
• This Week I... Angela recovers from a medical situation and uses the time to binge some older Netflix titles like Unbelievable, Baby Reindeer and Inventing Anna.

Instagram: @mgth.com.au

Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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TW: Please note this episode discusses the sensitive topic of miscarriage

Angela and Renee seem to be obsessed with returns policies, but get on with some sensitive topics and enchanting stories.

• Shit Customer Service - In a climate crisis, why is it acceptable practice to throw returned items in the bin?;
• Making Good Things Happen - Rachel Burke's "Thanks For Nothing" exhibition and it's emotionally driven subject matter, and how chipping away at your artwork can be a healing process;
• Gruen LITE - Boss Burger disrupts the disruptor using sneaky advertising on their packaging through a third party delivery service;
• This Week I... Angela recommends The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, the rich and enchanting series based on the novel by Holly Ringland

Instagram: @mgth.com.au

Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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Make Good Things Happen

Angela and Renee get into some nitty gritty in S1E6 of Make Good Things Happen.

• This Week I... starting on the segment they usually end on but Renee was so keen she had to talk about Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar;
• From Scroll To Cart... an extended segment on returns policies, potties, uber eats and what happens when you eat someone else's nachos (spoiler alert: nothing);
• Making Headlines... ADC announces a boutique season of makers markets and Variety Hour turns 10

Instagram: @mgth.com.au

Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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Angela and Renee kick off into the discussion immediately in S1E5 of Make Good Things Happen.  

Segments this episode include:

• Gruen LITE - Angela introduces Renee to Didi Tow and the ad campaign that questions the ethical choice of using drink driving in advertising;
• From Scroll to Cart - Our gals chat about the legalities of online reviews and testimonials with a little advice on customer service along the way;
• Making Headlines - the topic of energy and water consumption around AI and how human can it really get with an example from Hank Azaria and the New York Times;
• This Week I... Renee is proud of her achievement in releasing a new content engagement newsletter for members of Make Good Things Happen

Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram @mgth.com.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen.

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Angela and Renee have a chat about what they're up to on this episode of Make Good Things Happen.

Segments this episode include:

• Events Breakdown - Goodies hear how opening night went for Angela at The Unicorn Collection, a new Ballarat Evolve initiative;
• Gruen LITE - Renee wants to talk about dynamic pricing, Angela drags it into a chat about auctions while Renee continues to ponder the ethical choices and impacts;
• Making News - the new Doodad and Fandango product line revealed, a collaboration between Erstwilder and Kat Sabbath that we didn't know we needed, the internet's still not happy even tho Canva redacted the price rise;
• This Week I.. - our ladies discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram @mgth.com.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen.

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Angela and Renee deal with some sound quality issues but dive into the chat on this episode of Make Good Things Happen.

• Making Headlines - Listeners get the latest industry news about Doodad and Fandango and Mustard Made;
• Making Good things Happen - Megan McKean's non-digital and cute project progress chart;
• Making History - Renee shares what she learned on her biggest (and we mean biggest) illustration commission project for a food and wine festival;
• This Week I - Renee provides an introduction into how Chat GPT can revolutionise your family meal planning 

Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram @mgth.com.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen.

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Angela and Renee delve further into the world of podcasting with Make Good Things Happen.

Season 1 Episode 2 : Are you a digital vigilante?

• Shit Customer Service - The story of the rental that required owners strict conditions, where occupants had to provide maintenance, couldn't leave at certain times due to the child care centre below for the $900 / week and the internet responded with "digital vigilantism", 
• From Scroll To Cart - Renee talks about a less than optimal abandoned cart experience and why getting it right matters
• The new Gruen LITE segment sees Angela waxing lyrical about Creative Review's discussion of the PayPal rebrand, the Venmo colours and the accessible and enjoyable mobile experience of the article itself
• This Week I - Angela gives props to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and the episode ends abruptly but that's OK we're still learning

Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram @mgth.com.au

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen.We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Angela and Renee discover the world of podcasting and launch Make Good Things Happen.

Season 1 Episode 1 : What does $8 feel like?

Making History (Random Stories from Projects Past) - How a twin set clearance became a job at Garage Sale Trail;

Gruen LITE - Discussing KMart's "What does $8 feel like?" campaign;

Making Headlines - The internet's predictable reaction to the Canva Teams plan price rise;

This Week I... - Renee shares the show that made her cry every episode

Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram @mgth.com.au

Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen.We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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