Mellow Brick Road

After 20 episodes, I've moved to a shiny, new podcast, Rekindle. At Rekindle I talk with entrepreneurs, creatives and trailblazers to reveal the secrets and habits that keep them energised, inspired and on-track. Please join me there. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

When moving from the city, Linda Wright was unsure how her business would progress. By getting involved in the community and speaking up about those things she holds dear, she soon got noticed.

While Jane always had the idea she'd like to switch from journalism to being a fully fledged fiction writer, she'd never really developed plans to turn her dream into reality. That is until a deadline popped up and she decided to give it a go. Thank goodness she did.

In a rather noisy café, I chatted with Samantha Mackie about her very creative life. Sam's take on business is really interesting and perhaps reflects the transition she feels she's in.

Mild mannered, Rob McKelvey spends much of his life guiding and influencing the big end of town. I love that his gentle and considered approach is in such demand and I like his take on creativity and how it's growing in his life.

Way too much about me in this episode, due largely to the absence of a guest. You can be reassured that it's a short show and with a bit of luck you'll find something interesting. Either way, don't hold back if you've any commentary or thoughts to share.

Carl Sherriff uses the power of cartoons to engage and connect with business audiences and not surprisingly, he's an entertaining guy to hang around with. His is not the easiest concept to sell, but over the years he's learned some good strategies.

When we confront and beat obstacles in our creative journey, we develop knowledge that can benefit others. Danielle Storey has a knack for turning her wisdom into new opportunities and sources of revenue. 

When Anne George uprooted and moved to Melbourne, she left her network and confidence behind. By necessity, she pushed through and used her creative storytelling skills to get things moving.  

Triet Trieu has 3 young children and runs his business from a van. When life gets hectic he locks the door and puts his family life first. But he has plans and they sound pretty good to me.