On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to Ben Stewart, who is a songwriter, the frontman of Slowly Slowly, and the mastermind behind Congrats. We dive deep into Ben's experiences with writing music, overcoming self sabotage and staying true to yourself and your art.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Ben shares openly about his approach to songwriting and its evolution, the process of making albums and showing up for his creativity.

We also chat about Ben's early musical influences, the magic of gigs, what a rescheduled 2020 meant for Ben and his music, liking what you create, having others back your work and so much more.

To follow along with Ben's journey and support his work, find him on Instagram on Congrats and Slowly Slowly.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to writer and creativity coach, Talise Burton. We dive deep into Talise's experiences with writing, creativity, perfectionism and coming back home to herself.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Talise shares openly about her experience as a Black creator in college and beyond, writing fiction from an early age, and the challenges and magic that have risen from working on her first novel.

We also chat about how perfectionism manifests for BIPOC creators, navigating self doubt around your work, how Talise repaired her relationship with her creativity after studying, and why we've thrown the word 'practical' in the bin.

To follow along with Talise's journey and support her work, find her on Instagram.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to actor, writer, director and podcast host, Maiah Stewardson. We dive deep into Maiah's experience as an actor in Australia, and growing up in the performing arts industry.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Maiah shares openly about her experiences with performing arts as a child and teenager, finding her community, working on creative projects and expanding into writing and directing.

We also chat about the effects of COVID on the arts, navigating self doubt, what the audition process is like for a young actor, Maiah's habits to support her creativity and more.

To follow along with Maiah's journey, and support her work, find her on Instagram.

Listen to Maiah's podcast, The Social Distance Pod.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to writer, content creator, slow fashion advocate, podcast co-host and all round creative slashie, Maggie Zhou. We dive deep into Maggie's experience finding her way as a gen z writer and growing up online.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Maggie shares openly about her experiences establishing herself as a writer, studying media, unpaid internships, and growing up online.

We also chat about teenage nostalgia, juggling work and studies, transparency online, slow fashion advocacy, size privilege and more.

To follow along with Maggie's journey, and support her work, find her on Instagram.

Listen to Maggie's podcast, Culture Club.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to creative business-woman, designer and coach, Sarah Puckeridge. We dive deep into Sarah's experiences with creating and launching products for her activewear brand, Kamuka.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Sarah shares openly about her experience with starting Kamuka at the age of 20, creating the brand's first product, growing the collection and navigating setbacks and hurdles during launch periods.

We also chat about the power of having mentors and reaching out for help, choosing to close a thriving business, defining success and so much more.

To follow along with Sarah's journey, and support her work, find her on Instagram.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to freelance writer, soon-to-be lawyer, and Self Care™ Originals Founder, Rachael Akhidenor. We dive deep into Rachael's experiences with wellness, and how they led her to creating "an ethical clothing label steeped in advocacy and activism".

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Rachael shares openly about her experience with the wellness industry as a Woman of Colour, self exploration through her teens and early twenties, navigating anxiety through university and building Self Care™ Originals into the brand it is today.

We also chat about perceptions of the wellness industry, why self care is more than a buzzword, holding brands accountable, conscious consumerism and so much more.

To follow along with Rachael's journey, and support her work, find her on Instagram.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to author, writer, creativity coach and podcast host, Amie McNee. We dive deep into Amie's journey as a creative finding her way in the world, and the many lessons and experiences that came with it (so far).

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Amie shares openly about her experience with the arts growing up, writing her first book in her early twenties, her battle with perfectionism and how she's cultivated a healthy relationship with her creativity.

We also chat about breaking through old stories and patterns, the power of journaling, making money from our art, and healing our inner and past selves through creating.

To follow along with Amie's journey, and support her art and magic, find her on Instagram.

Shop Amie's latest book, For The Perfectionist.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats business woman, artist, designer and trauma survivor, Elena Strohfeldt. We dive deep into Elena's experience with hitting rock bottom in her mid twenties, and the events and circumstances from that time in her life.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Elena shares vulnerably about her assault in 2018, losing her job, supporting a loved one through a suicide attempt, and navigating anxiety and depression amongst these experiences. Elena's story is one full of hope and resilience and grit, and is a testament to how strong a person can be.

We also chat about Elena's business baby, Elso Jewellery, and how having a side hustle and creative outlet supported her recovery. Elena also shares some excellent advice around starting a business, building a community, and reaching out to those you admire.

To follow along with Elena's journey, and support her art, find her on Instagram.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to Black artist and multidisciplinary creative, Augustine Charles. We dive deep into Augustine's experience as a Black creator, navigating the arts with a stutter and stepping into his power as a creative.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Augustine shares openly about his early experiences exploring the arts, the challenges he's faced and lessons he's learnt in college, and finding his rhythm with his poetry and choreography.

We also chat about channelling grief through art, developing a creative practice, going against the grain, and Augustine's work within his not for profit, Other Side of the Wall.

To follow along with Augustine's journey, and support his art, find him on Instagram.

Purchase Augustine's debut book, Obscurus.

Support Augustine's not for profit, Other Side of the Wall.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to digital marketer, creative and newlywed, Emma Nolan. We dive deep into Emma's experience with planning a wedding and getting married in her early twenties, and the stigmas and lessons that came with it.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Emma shares openly about planning her wedding from the ages of 21-23, the reaction she received for getting married "so young", how she and her partner approached the wedding, and how they pulled it all off in a relatively stress-free way.

We also chat about Emma's wedding budget, what she learnt from the overall planning experience, what the big day was actually like, and what life looks like for her now, as a married woman, at 23.

To follow along with Emma's journey, and invest in her digital marketing wizardry, find her on Instagram.

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