Our philosophy is one that views courage as synonymous with creativity.

In this episode, Eira Joy reflects on her early experiences with the arts and the impact they had on her life. Her love for music and movies was instilled in her from a young age, where she was nurtured to pursue her creative dreams by her parents, teachers and community. 

Eira Joy believes that this nurturing should extend into adolescence and adulthood, encouraging individuals to connect with all kinds of art in the journey of self-discovery and fulfillment. Creativity enables us to find meaning in our lives.

Eira Joy challenges the misconception that art is reserved for a select few, rather that creativity is a gift inherent in all of us. She believes that when we create, we exercise courage, and courage is an essential element in unlocking our potential and empowering our purpose.

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"On Creativity: A Monologue"
Written & Narrated by Eira Joy Aringay

Music:
"Sentimental Guitar And Piano" by Music_For_Videos
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In this episode, we sit down with talented actor, artist and entrepreneur Sophie Brabenec, to explore the transformative power of creativity in building courage and overcoming fear.

Sophie shares her incredible experiences pursuing an acting career, providing great insight into how she developed her artistry, practical skills and an entrepreneurial spirit along the way.

A passionate actor and performer, Sophie shares captivating stories from her past, whilst also speaking candidly about her personal journey of self-discovery: confronting fear, self-doubt, comparison and navigating failure and uncertainty in a non-traditional career path.

From a brazen 18-year-old who travelled to Malta and worked her way onto the set of Ridley Scott's 2000 film Gladiator, to running an indoor plant business in the throes of a pandemic, Sophie is an inspiring example of how to be brave and take creative risks.

Sophie leaves us with a heartfelt message to stay curious, adventurous, and follow your intuition in order to develop confidence and discover your creative voice. lives. May this episode be an encouraging reminder that we all have the power to make things and the choice to do the things that light us up!

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Guest Bio:

Sophie Brabenec is a Melbourne-based creative and recently, first time mum! Sophie has spent a large part of her adult life overseas pursuing an acting career from London to LA. When the 2020 pandemic hit, she packed up her LA life in 10 days and relocated home to Australia, where the nature of life, lockdowns and starting anew led her to an opportunity to expand on a side hustle, opening a retail store selling indoor plants. Sophie also dabbles in a bit of writing, singing, and is a huge fan of sketch comedy and improv.  

instagram.com/sophiebrabenec

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Intro & Outro Music:
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In this episode, host Eira Joy reflects on the beginning of a deeply personal journey of self-worth and discovery. 

From a cherished childhood memory to a pivotal career crisis in 2016, Eira Joy delves into the challenges of working within the creative industry and the struggle to rebuild confidence following major setbacks.

This episode explores the idea of surface-level confidence driven by external validation and the inner courage needed to navigate life's uncertainties. Eira Joy shares her philosophy on how identity is not solely defined by one's job, emphasising that our purpose in life transcends the work we do.

Join Eira Joy on this introspective voyage of growth and resilience, as she endeavours to embrace her authentic self in pursuit of genuine, internally-rooted confidence.

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"Growing Up: A Monologue"
Written & Narrated by Eira Joy Aringay

Music:
"Sentimental Guitar And Piano" by Music_For_Videos
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In this first interview episode, we learn about one of the creatives behind this podcast – our resident editor and producer, Ezra May Aringay.

A musician and YouTube creator, Ezra May opens up about navigating her numerous passions to find stability in the workforce, shedding light on the challenges many young people face in defining and building their careers.

Ezra May provides wonderful insight into what personally motivates her to create, as well as the idea of pursuing one's interests for the sake of love and fulfilment, rather than seeking external validation or success. She draws focus to the courage we may overlook in ourselves, and how courage can be a shared experience when we reach out for help and connect with others.

As a delightful conclusion to our conversation, Ezra May naturally shares a movie recommendation that encourages us to never give up in our search for what we want and what we love, harnessing the inner courage that exists inside of us all.

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Guest Bio:

Ezra May Aringay is a content producer, entertainment reviewer and curator, musician and YouTube creator.

Since graduating from a Media degree, Ezra May has been dabbling in all sorts of creative projects, expanding her skillset across music, video, photography, social media and design.

Driven by a deep love for film, television, music and theatre, Ezra May is always creating and curating – because she believes that through art, not only are we inspired, we are healed.

ezramay.com

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Intro & Outro Music:
"Deep Ambient" by Coma-Media
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It won't come as a surprise that On Courage is a podcast about courage – a seemingly simple concept, but one that is rich, layered and pertinent to us all; no matter our backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Yet do we understand what courage truly is and why it holds great importance? How have we been conditioned to visualise courage? How do we emanate it, maximise it, pass it on?

Eira Joy Aringay is on a mission to find out – to explore the depths of courage and interview people who have harnessed its power, finding success in their careers and fulfilment in their personal lives. The show especially reinforces the link between courage and creativity; how both are somewhat synonymous with each other.

This is a podcast on courage, about people who exemplify courage, for all those who need and desire to be a little more courageous each and every day.

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"Prologue"
Written & Narrated by Eira Joy Aringay
Edited by Ezra May Aringay

Music:
"Deep Ambient" by Coma-Media
"Uplifting Motivation" by Onoychenkomusic
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