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- #50: Final episode! Why we're tapping out, highlights and thank you - Ben & Jess from Surf Coast CreativesAll good things to come to an end hey?
Sad to say we're finishing the podcast component of the Surf Coast Creatives. We'll continue celebrating the work of creatives on the Surf Cost in Australia but find out why we don't have the time or resources to commit to the pod right now .
HINT: Big couple of months coming up for Ben & Jess!
Join us for a chat as we talk stats for the pod, our personal highlights and what it takes to make a great podcast.
Find out why we aren't disappearing altogether though and what we'll do instead.
This is Ep.50 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.
Enjoy.
Ben & Jess :)Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min - #49: The Country Boy Lighting Up the Coast - Ash Hughes from ashhughesphotos.comBeen itching to get this guy on the podcast for a chat. He's a landscape photographer based in Torquay and goes by the name, Ash Hughes.
Ash hails from Ballarat but moved to the coast a few years ago with his wife. He's now a dad to two kids and works full-time as an accountant. On top of that, he's an in-demand wedding photographer with x32 weddings booked already for the season ahead. And he only started shooting weddings last year!
But it's Ash's timeless imagery of the coast that came first. He's grown a legion of loyal fans on Instagram with 12,000 followers (in 3.5 years!) sweating on his next masterpiece.
There's so much packed into this episode for young creatives and even older creatives who might be afraid to get going.
We chat all things marriage, fatherhood, photography, inspiration and Ash's advice for young photographers and creatives - find out why Ash doesn't like wasting time watching TV and what he does instead.
Welcome Ash Hughes to Ep.49 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast!
LINKS
Ash Website - ashhughesphotos.com
Ash Instagram - @ashhughesphotos
Ash Tools - Photo MechanicHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 min - #48: A Visual Storyteller Who Had Her First Exhibition at Age 16 - Ferne Millen from fernemillen.comOur guest today is Geelong-born Artist and Photographer, Ferne Millen.
Ferne has a passion for telling stories using visual arts and portrait photography as her medium. And she's been doing it for 21 years! Ferne talks about studying at the VCA and then progressing into a career in Melbourne and eventually settling in her home studio in Jan Juc.
Ferne’s latest exhibition “Journey on Wadawurrung Country” is being taken outdoors, at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (running 28 Aug - 24 Oct, 2021). Her work will be featured as part of the Core Outdoor Program. Projections which will showcase Ferne's photographs of Direct Descendants of Wadawurrung and will be projected onto the Ballarat Town Hall.
This Surf Coast girl is both candid and down to earth in our chat. If you are interested in what it takes to make a lifelong career in the Arts world then this is the episode for you.
Find out what it was like to dive head first into the Arts Industry from a young age and hear about Ferne's battle with mental health issues that she has now learnt to harness.
Leave us a rating on iTunes after the show or better yet share the episode with one friend.
This is episode #48 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. Enjoy!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min - #47: Turning Old Into New And Building Sustainability Into Your Business - Jodie Hayes from Scout For Vintage
Our guest today is a talented local Designer, Jodie Hayes. Jodie runs local Torquay denim store, Scout for Vintage.
If you’re a fashion lover and want to create a sustainable brand, then you’ll love this episode.
Jodie runs her business in the heart of Torquay. She aims to sell vintage garments and gives each garment a second life beyond landfill.
Jodie has a creative soul and has had a go at running multiple businesses at a young age.
Tune in for an in-depth chat with Jodie about what it was like to dive head first into business at a young age.
We talk about much more including Jodie’s passion for the denim industry and where she hopes to take her business in the future.
She is super down-to-earth and we loved hearing her story.
Leave us a rating on iTunes after the show or better yet share the episode with one friend.
This is episode #47 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. Enjoy.
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42 min - #46: Why You Don't Have to Starve as a Creative - Andrew Hellmich from PhotoBizXOur guest today is one of my favourite podcast hosts Andrew Hellmich. Andrew is the host of a photography business podcast called PhotoBizX.
If you’re wanting to build your photography business with a consistent flow of clients then this is the episode for you.
Andrew is an entrepreneur, photographer, and author living on the Central Coast in NSW. He talks about the importance of work-life balance.
Andrew and his wife have been running their photography business for more than 14 years and Andrew has racked up more than 400 episodes for his podcast.
Tune in for an in-depth chat with Andrew about how to get clients using Facebook Ads.
We talk about much more including Andrew’s passion for business and his advice for budding photographers and other creatives who rely on having a consistent flow of bookings.
It’s an absolute ripper. Andrew is an awesome guy and we can tell you now he has given away the farm on this episode of the podcast.
Leave us a rating on iTunes after the show or better yet share the episode with one friend.
This is episode #46 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.
Enjoy.
LINKS
PhotoBizX - Fb Ads cheat sheet (mentioned by Andrew right at the end of the episode if you want to start putting some of his advice into practice TODAY!)Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 21 min - #45: A Creative Dynamo Born on the Coast - Eliza Francombe from Be Franc. & FrancHomeOur guest today is the founder of not one but two awesome brands, Be Franc. Creative, a boutique branding and content agency, and homewares specialist, FrancHome.
Her name is Eliza Francombe.
If you’re into your DIY experiences then you’ll love listening to Eliza’s story.
She is a soon-to-be mum of two kids and runs her studio out of the Ashmore Arts precinct in Torquay.
Eliza has recently added in-person workshops to her bow, helping attendees create unique pieces for their homes.
She is a modern-day creative weapon with a foundation of skills built working in fashion photography and graphic design.
We chat about pregnancy, motherhood, and the ups and downs of running your own creative business.
Plus, we talk about Eliza’s passion for art and creativity and her advice for young creatives. It’s a good honest chat and Eliza has some real character so we hope you enjoy it.
Leave us a rating on iTunes after the show or better yet share the episode with one friend.
This is episode #45 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.
Enjoy.
P.S. Tune in right to the end for an exclusive $50 DISCOUNT CODE for one of Eliza's creative workshops!
APPS MENTIONED BY ELIZA
ToDoist - Organise your day
F.lux - Screen dimmer
Trello - Project managementHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58 min - #44: Head Curator of Australia's Rich Surfing History - Craig Baird from Australian National Surfing MuseumOur guest today is the curator of the world’s biggest Surf Museum, Craig “Gonzo” Baird.
If you’re into the history of surfing in Australia then this is the episode for you.
Craig tells us some wild tales of surfing before it became a sport. He also explains how he has managed to avoid producing a resume his entire life.
He relies on gut intuition and following his passion to get by. Learn how Craig got a job airbrushing t-shirts for Rip Curl which started a 26-year career.
He’s now the head curator of the Australian National Surfing Museum where he has been for 27 years. Find out how he stumbled into this role as well and the overlap with his job at Rip Curl.
We talk about much more including Craig’s passion for art and creativity and his advice for young creatives.
Leave us a rating on iTunes after the show or better yet share the episode with one friend.
That would really help us out. Once again I’m your host, Ben Hucker.
This is episode #44 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. Enjoy.
ANSF links:
wwww.australiannationalsurfingmuseum.com.au
www.facebook.com/ANSMTorquay/
www.instagram.com/australianationalsurfingmuseum/
www.youtube.com/user/surfworldtvHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59 min - #43: Doing a 180 After Personal Tragedy - Jenna Hutchison from Love Ludie
We chat with Torquay local Jenna Hutchison about the transition from business owner to a full-time artist in episode #43 of the podcast.
In her first two years painting, Jenna sold two commissions. She had a lot to learn. Take two during 2020 and she sold eighty-seven commissions in short thrift. Jenna shares how momentum built as an artist in 2020 has led her on the path to successful collaborations with other creatives.
But there’s so more much packed in too. From learning how to make candles at home 8 years ago and making them by chance for a friend’s wedding, Jenna’s candles eventually featured in Vogue. It was the birth of Jenna's first business, Love Ludie.
From there, Jenna garnered more attention and was eventually stocked in +50 stores all over Australia and the U.S.
There was an epiphany to come though after Jenna went through the traumatic experience of losing her Dad to cancer. Find out how she dealt with this painful period of grief which still impacts her today.
In this episode you will learn:
- How Jenna went from flat broke to 87 commissions in 2020
- Why 2020 got real busy for Jenna and why she shut her retail store down
- How Jenna got featured in Vogue at the start of her journey
- How Jenna dealt with the loss of her Dad to cancer when she was working in the city
- On painting, collaborations, and sponsorship with Microsoft
- Practical tips for building a HUGE following on Instagram
About Jenna Hutchison:
Jenna Hutchison is a self-taught artist from Torquay, Victoria. She is the talent behind LoveLudie, an artistic brand that creates art, candles and incorporates workshops on yoga and art. Jenna’s works have reached many partners and gained a ton of sponsorship from different brands and events all over Australia and the US. Some of her products have graced the pages of Vogue and have landed in the stores of surf brand Quiksilver.
Connect with Jenna Hutchison on:
Website: https://www.loveludie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveludie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveludie
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Website: https://surfcoastcreatives.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives
This episode is brought to you by our new partner Maxted Clothing. Tune into Ep.9 of the podcast to hear more about Maxted’s story and go in the draw to WIN A WEEKEND AWAY at Barwon Heads.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51 min - #42: How to Make it Big as an Artist & Finding the Off Switch - Geoffrey & Rowena from Martinich&Carran
Join us for our chat with professional artists Geoffrey Carran & Rowena Martinich. They talk about artistic risk, the intricate balance of life and art, and the necessary hustle when it comes to the business side of art. Make no bones, for Geoffrey and Rowena, art is a 24/7 thing.
Despite their success to date, Geoffrey & Rowena both agree there is always that sense of hesitancy that never goes away as a creative—something that Geoffrey describes as “never-ending stage fright.”
There is so much more too. Tune in for their take on work ethic, curiosity, business skills, and the inevitable burnout and how to deal with it.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to keep the ball rolling as an artist and running with momentum
- Why it’s important to walk away or take a break from artistic work
- The nature of working with different clients and commissions
- Having a firm belief that "your art is your business"
- The common challenges of doing art full-time and as a partnership
About Geoffrey Carran & Rowena Martinich:
Melbourne-based artists Rowena Martinich and Geoffrey Carran work both independently and collaboratively to create giant public murals and collectible artworks. Their art has adorned buildings and spaces throughout Australia, as well as prominent international commissions and exhibitions.
Their work as individual artists informs and inspires their collaborative projects, marrying their two diverse practices of vibrant Abstract Expressionism and Representational painting. Martinich&Carran's projects often blur the boundaries between art and design with a strong focus on colour.
Connect with Geoffrey Carran & Rowena Martinich on:
Website: https://www.martinichandcarran.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martinichandcarran/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinichandcarran/
Catch Surf Coast Creatives on:
Website: https://surfcoastcreatives.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives
This episode is brought to you by our NEW SPONSOR Maxted Clothing. Tune into Ep.9 of the podcast to hear more about Maxted’s story.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 5 min - #41: The Worst Year of Your Life Then Somebody Introduces You to Oprah - Claire Summers from Gratitude Glass Jars
Join your host Ben Hucker with Torquay guest, Claire Summers. Ben speaks to Claire about a cascade of traumatic life events that hit her in 2017. Oprah entered Claire’s life not long after.
Claire is the founder of Gratitude Glass Jars which became a viral sensation in 2017 after the ‘Big O’ came across her product.
But an unhealthy relationship, the loss of a dearly wanted baby, nursing her father through terminal cancer, a near-death experience with IVF treatment, and being sexually harassed by her new boss meant Claire almost didn’t make it for her first meeting with Oprah.
Tune in to hear the rest of that story and learn how Claire set about retraining her mind to tackle life’s lemons with gratitude.
In this episode we cover:
- The Gratitude Glass Jar – one card a day for 365 days a year.
- How Claire never planned for Gratitude Glass Jars to become a business.
- How Oprah came across Claire and her Glass Jars.
- Claire’s former life as a corporate highflyer and technology executive.
- Claire’s near-death experience with IVF treatment, losing her Dad, dealing with an abusive relationship and sexual harassment in the workplace.
About Claire Summers:
Claire created Gratitude Glass Jars to help her heal from distressing life events by capturing daily notes of gratitude. These notes enabled her to rebuild herself and her heart. She made them while in her Mum’s care after a lengthy hospital stay. A month later, she had a job opportunity in the US. Despite her fear, Claire took the job, believing it to be her way forward.
But only weeks into her new role in a new country, she found herself being sexually harassed by her boss. After all this, Claire was still aware of the power of gratitude. This concept had helped her in the past and could potentially help others. Seeking some light-hearted relief, Claire took her Gratitude Glass Jar to the New York Now Trade Show. It was where her life changed forever.
Connect with Claire Summers on:
Website: https://www.gratitudeglassjars.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-summers-28479643
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudeglassjars/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudeglassjars/
Catch Surf Coast Creatives on:Website: https://surfcoastcreatives.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives
Ep.41 is brought to you by our new sponsor Maxted Clothing. Make sure you go in the running to WIN A LUXURY WEEKEND AWAY at Barwon Heads. More details on Maxted's website.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 9 min
About Surf Coast Creatives
From the publisher's feed
Telling the stories of doers, thinkers and creatives on the Surf Coast in Australia. Hear interviews with Artists, Designers, Photographers, Illustrators, Craftsmen, Speakers, Leaders, Adventurers and…
more. Each episode is packed full of insight and a good dose of practical hints and tips for taking the leap. Tune in today with your hosts Ben Hucker & Jess Hucker. The Surf Coast Creatives podcast is proudly brought to you by Stonker in Torquay, Australia.
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