On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to fashion designer, businesswoman and creative, Veronica Tucker. We dive deep into Veronica's experience of working in the Australian fashion industry and creating her own slow fashion brand.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Veronica shares openly about her love of fashion growing up, what it was like working as womenswear designer at a major fashion retailer, and her experience with building a slow fashion label.

We also chat about Veronica's experience studying fashion design and technology, how she got her first internship position, what it's like building an online community, and what goes into creating a custom Veronica Tucker garment.

To follow along with Veronica's journey and shop her beautiful pieces, find her on Instagram or at veronicatuckerthelabel.com.

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🌊 Website

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a rhythm and creativity coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative or to see more of her work, you can browse on vivkruckow.com.

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On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to writer, skinfluencer and stage iv cancer fighter, Natalie Fornasier. We dive deep into Natalie's experience of fighting melanoma throughout her twenties in the second half of our conversation.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Natalie shares openly about experiencing her third melanoma diagnosis in 2019, the intense surgery that she underwent to fight it, and what it's meant for her going forward. We also chat about Call Time On Melanoma, our mutual love of writing, the current influencer space, and how best to support someone battling cancer.

Please note that this conversation is part 2 of 2 (yes, we spoke for nearly two hours! Natalie is incredibly generous like that) and Natalie's story begins in episode 1.

To follow along with Natalie's journey and read her brilliant articles, find her on Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a rhythm and creativity coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative or to see more of her work, you can browse on vivkruckow.com.

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Welcome to season 2 of Rhythm & Words. On today's episode host Viv Kruckow chats to writer, skinfluencer and stage iv cancer fighter, Natalie Fornasier. We dive deep into Natalie's experience of fighting melanoma throughout her twenties.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Natalie shares openly about the last six years of her life fighting cancer; from the moment she first suspected something was wrong, to navigating doctors appointments, surgeries and IVF, to finding love ahead of a second diagnosis.

Please note that this conversation is part 1 of 2 (yes, we spoke for nearly two hours! Natalie is incredibly generous like that) and Natalie's story continues in the next episode.

To follow along with Natalie's journey and read her brilliant articles, find her on Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a rhythm and creativity coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative or to see more of her work, you can browse on vivkruckow.com.

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On today's episode (the season finale!), host Viv Kruckow chats to police officer and founder of Canvast, the dateless yearly planner for boss women, Emma Lewis. We dive deep into all things money in your twenties, and the reality of ticking the boxes.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Emma shares openly about her experiences with money from childhood through to her thirties, giving us real dollar values of what she spent and saved in order to achieve her big goals. We also chat about launching a product-based business, what you should consider before buying a property, and the sacrifices that come with saving.

Please note that neither Emma or myself are financial advisors - we are, however, women who share their personal experiences with money and offer advice based on what we've learnt as humans existing in this crazy world.

For more information on Emma and the brilliant work she does, you can head to Canvast's website or Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative or to see more of her work, you can browse on vivkruckow.com.

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On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to digital marketing and community specialist, writer and founder of Homebody Club, Lucy Green. We dive deep into moving to a new city in your twenties and all the self work and logistics that comes with it. Moving to a new city or town, at any age, is a wildly exciting and scary time, that often takes us by surprise.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Lucy shares the story of moving from Adelaide to Melbourne by herself at 21 in pursuit of her dream career. We also chat about the reality of moving, what you need to consider when moving interstate, the debate of taking your belongings or starting fresh, making friends and connections in a new city and tackling loneliness.

Oh, and Lucy shares some excellent tips and behind the scenes of building a thriving online community like hers at Homebody Club, how much work goes into it (hint: a LOT) and how she's taken her online connections IRL.

For more information on Lucy and the brilliant work she does, you can head to Homebody Club's website or Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to photographer, speaker, podcast host and mentor, Stepha Doyle. We dive deep into writing a book in your twenties and all the inner work that comes with it. Writing a book, or writing anything really, can be incredibly cathartic, but it can also bring up a lot of old energy, thoughts and feelings that can be hard to tap into.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Stepha shares openly about losing her mum to suicide as a teenager and how that shaped the trajectory of her twenties. We also chat about writing a memoir in your twenties, working with a book coach, overcoming shame, fear and limiting beliefs, and why we want to hear from more women our age.

For more information on Steph and the brilliant work she does, you can head to her website or Instagram.

As promised, here's some resources and love for those who might need it.

Those who can help:

Beyond Blue

Lifeline Australia

Headspace (supporting 12 - 25 year olds)

Books and authors we recommend:

Everywhere I Look - Helen Garner

Eggshell Skull - Bri Lee

How to Fail - Elizabeth Day

Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton

Hannah Orenstein (brilliant writing BTS)

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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Season 1, Episode 8: Lillian Gordon

On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to graphic designer and website developer, Lillian Gordon. We dive deep into social anxiety and what that looks like for Lillian as a twentysomething. Social anxiety manifests differently for every human, and Lillian did a beautiful job sharing her experience with it.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Lillian shares candidly about when she first realised she had social anxiety, her experience with seeking professional help, the barriers between patients and modern medicine, the magic of Headspace, starting a business with social anxiety, and how we can be better allies.

For more information on Lillian and the brilliant work she does, you can head to her website or Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website (a major WIP)

🌊 Rhythm & Women (FB Group)

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to self-love and confidence coach, Hannah Goodfellow. We dive deep into body acceptance and confidence and what that looks like on a day to day basis. Both Hannah and Viv have had complicated relationships with their bodies growing up, and share vulnerably in this conversation.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. No stone is left unturned as we discuss learning to accept our bodies, why the fashion industry needs to ditch sizing, wearing a bikini at the beach, and how we can be more kind to ourselves.

For more information on Hannah and the brilliant work she does, you can head to her website or Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website (a major WIP)

🌊 Rhythm & Women (FB Group)

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to university student and former biz owner, Georgia Press, for a special 'In Anticipation' episode. We dive deep into predicting, comparing and dreaming of our twenties and teens. At the time of recording Georgia was 18 and, less than 24 hours beforehand, had decided to close her successful jewellery business, Barnu (woah).

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. In this conversation, we chat about the pressure deciding on your future at 17, dating as a Gen Z, travelling, running a business, and what Georgia hopes to get out of her twenties. I have so much respect and awe for this girl - she's definitely one to watch.

For more information on Georgia and the brilliant work she does, you can head to her Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website (a major WIP)

🌊 Rhythm & Women (FB Group)

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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On today's episode, host Viv Kruckow chats to business and life coach, candle maker and new mum, Bec Cuzzillo. We dive deep into manifestation and what that looks like in everyday practice. I know it's a *big* one, but Bec's tips and practical advice make mastering the concept - and practice - of manifestation so dang easy. It's great.

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. In this conversation, we chat about our big manifestation moments, where to start with your practice, working with the Universe and channelling your manifestation power for money and relationships.

For more information on Bec and the brilliant work she does, you can head to her website or Instagram.

Find us on the internet:

🌊 Instagram

🌊 Website (a major WIP)

🌊 Rhythm & Women (FB Group)

If you, or another twenty-something woman you know, would like to get involved in future episodes, please reach out via email.

To book a coaching session with Viv, head to Rust Creative.

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