Surf Coast Creatives

Our guest for this episode of the podcast is the editor and owner of Surfing Life Magazine, Ray Bisschop.

Ray has been described as a “visual marketing genius” by some of his peers. He’s also a designer, photographer, loving husband and devoted Dad who started surfing about 35 years ago.

In fact, surfing lit the spark for an interest in all things creative. These two elements combined have led Ray on a three-decade journey to become owner and publisher of Surfing Life magazine, 

But he had his fair share of challenges in between. He spent 30 years dreaming of the day he could for a blue-chip surf mag like Surfing Life. 

The lesson? Do not give up on your dreams. There is so much wisdom packed into this episode of the podcast along with some ripping yarns. 

We cover: 

• The definition of a creative and what is an entrepreneur?
• 30 years later, never give up on your dreams.
• The most sustainable thing you can do when it comes to work…
• How budding surf photographers and writers can get published in a mag like Surfing Life.
• The difference between print and digital media – kind like coffee makers and instant coffee!
• Plus, so much more…

About Ray Bisschop:

Ray dreamt about working at Surfing Life magazine for the last 30 years. Starting out as a graphic designer who'd always surfed, he thought there could be nothing better than working in the same field as your passion. Thirty years later, Ray is doing precisely that.

He’s seen it all in his long career, from working as an analog designer to web, photography, video, and social media, finishing up as a Creative Director before taking on his current role. The one takeaway Ray has from this whole experience is... “never give up on your dreams.”

Ray is a firm believer that the more we learn about technology and ourselves, the more we understand how certain things can never be replaced like a mother's warm hug, a cold glass of beer, and the visceral effect a print magazine has on readers. 

Connect with Ray Bisschop on:

Website:              https://www.surfinglife.com.au/

LinkedIn:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/raybisschop/?originalSubdomain=au

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/raybisschop

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/raybisschop/

Twitter:                https://twitter.com/raybisschop/ 

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Website:              https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives

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Our guest for this episode of the podcast is a hugely talented illustrator by the name of Fabiana Aguilar.

Fabi is currently in the process of making the move from Melbourne to the Surf Coast. 

Born on the Northern beaches of Spain and raised between Senegal, Canada and Spain, Fabi got used to moving from country to country from a young age. 

As an adult, she has spent long periods of time in France, Ireland, Italy, the Caribbean and for the last 3 years, Australia. 

Fabi comes from a family of creatives: a portrait painter and pianist grandma, photographer and screenwriter mum and Doctor Dad who loves to surf. 

Fabi's Dad got a little concerned (in a good way) when Fabi decided to go all-in as an illustrator and designer though. 

Find out how Fabi dealt with this pressure from Dad (and others).

There’s so much packed into this episode of the podcast so we hope you enjoy it! We cover:

• Travelling solo and finding your passion
• Why Fabi became an illustrator
• How to build a brand in a foreign country 
• Learning Aussie English
• Steaking your claim as a young female artist
• The apps and tools that Fabi uses to stay on track

There's no denying that art and illustration is part of Fabi's DNA. Check out her gallery on Instagram when you get a chance and say a big hola!

Leave us a rating on iTunes after the episode or better yet share the podcast with ONE friend. 

That would really help us out.

This is episode #39 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast with your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington.

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We caught up for a chat with the savvy founder of a hugely successful business in Torquay called Retreat Yourself Box for this episode of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast.

Her name is Kate Buchan (nee Williams) who got married at the beginning of 2020 to her loving partner Andrew.

Kate had a little bubba too at the end of 2020 so she now juggles life as a busy entrepreneur, Mum to Charlie, loving wife, friend, and the rest!

Find out how she juggles it all while running a business with a national footprint and off-tap sales growth due to a renewed focus on health in 2020.

There's a whole bunch in this episode including Kate's passion for travel and a brief encounter with the judging panel on Channel 10's Shark Tank program too.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why balance in life requires strong self-discipline
• The journey behind Retreat Yourself and WHY Kate started the business
• What not getting into Shark Tank taught Kate about business & life
• The apps and software that help Kate & Retreat Yourself stay on track. 
• The ONE thing Kate needed to change in order for her business to work.

She's such a beautiful lady and remains humble to the core despite her success to-date. In fact, Kate believes she is just getting started. 

We couldn't think of a better follow-on from International Women's Day than having a guest like Kate on the pod. 

Leave us a rating on iTunes or your favourite platform and let us know what you think of today's episode. 

About Kate Williams:

Kate came up with the idea for Retreat Yourself when she found herself in the corporate world post nine years of working, volunteering, and travelling worldwide. Kate's travelling adventures gave her a different perspective on life and made her aware of major flaws in the health industry and how we’re living day-to-day. She is a founder, daydreamer, and self-confessed accident-prone adventurer!

Connect with Kate Williams on:

Website:              https://retreatyourselfbox.com/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/retreatyourself_box/

Linktr.ee:             https://linktr.ee/retreatyourself_box

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Website:              https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives

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Join your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with the coveted 2020 Nikon Surf Photo of the year winner Ren McGann. 

Ren talks about the discipline of fine art ocean photography and provides his perspective on some of the challenges facing modern-day photographers. 

Ren also talks about his unique editing style and why he sees it as a deeply personal matter.

For him, it is better to be true to himself than produce the same cookie-cutter shots prevalent on social media

In this episode you will learn:

• How Ren grew up off-grid and took the leap to become a full-time creative.
• Being at ease surfing on a 12–15-foot wave!
• What spoils the Photography industry?
• The experience of developing a safety impact vest for extreme sports.
• On swimming with underwater wildlife including Tiger Sharks!
• Finding your personal style when it comes to editing & Ren’s favourite apps for doing so.

About Ren McGann:

For Ren, being in nature daily is a dream worth living for. When he takes his camera, loads his car, and drives up or down the coast, the trip begins. 

Nothing brings Ren more peace than being surrounded by giant waves or sitting camouflaged capturing wildlife in the bush. 

He was awarded the prize of the 2020 Nikon Surf Photo of the year in 2020. The judging panel comprised 10 high-profile judges including X7 World Surf Champion, Stephanie Gilmore. 

Tune in and let us know what you think! This is our first time opening up the borders on the podcast too so leave a rating on iTunes afterwards if you're tuning in on an Apple device or PC.

Connect with Ren McGann on:

Website:         https://www.renmcgann.com/

Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/renmcgannphoto/

Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/renmcgann/?hl=en

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Website:         https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives 

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Join your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Kayla Houlihan, the founder of Tribe Skincare for Ep.10 Season 3 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast. 

We talk about the journey of a former art teacher now running a multi-million-dollar natural skincare business. 

Kayla gives the background and tips to help her fellow creatives manifest their entrepreneurship goals. 

Kayla admits at first that their products were exclusively for their skin clinic, but after featuring it online, the attention it received grew non-stop to a throng of thousands of followers today. 

Tune in and take away a ton of lessons from a successful entrepreneur who has managed to stay humble despite her roaring success to-date.

In this episode you will learn:

• Art teacher before, founder of a skincare brand now
• A gap in the market and a lack of products made for sensitive skin
• On forming a reliable team and catering to the broader market
•  Outsourcingresources and focusing on your strengths
• Some practical three-point advice to remember for entrepreneurs

Tune in right until the end for an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT on Tribe Skincare products (only available to listeners of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast!)

About Kayla Houlihan:

A former beauty therapist from Geelong, Kayla founded a vegan-friendly cosmetic brand called Tribe Skincare. Her business has enjoyed a dazzling trajectory and notoriety since its inception, but it has come with a fair share of challenges and setbacks that would have stopped most people in their tracks. 

Kayla is generous, pragmatic, and has wisdom beyond her years. She is not even 30 yet!

With thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and a foray into business podcasting, Kayla is not only producing a gorgeous product that women all over the world want but is also helping other entrepreneurs with her knowledge. 

Connect with Kayla Houlihan on:

Website:              https://tribeskincare.com.au/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/tribeskincare/

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Website:              https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives

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Join your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Ryan Rowell, the co-founder of TORQ F1T. 

We talk about Ryan's journey from motocross champ to the owner of an elite gym in Torquay. 

In addition, we assess how important a healthy lifestyle is when it comes to doing your best work as a creative. 

Ryan shares his experience building a gym in a garage with his partner Erin, transitioning the brand, and managing clients. 

Ryan took what he and Erin learnt from opening their first gym in California all the way to Torquay. They decided to take a step back and keep things lowkey this time around though. 

With the challenges from recent lockdowns, he tells us what they do to keep the hype for their brand running. 

In this episode you will learn:

•  Keep it moving: Your presence, content, clients, and the business.
• On navigating their business during a severe lockdown a la 2020.
• Phasing out MotoX after almost ten years of racing.
• Building a gym out of a garage in Southern California.
• What helps the management work consistently for TORQ F1T.

About Ryan Rowell:

Ryan started his journey in fitness through racing motorcycles at a young age in Southern California. 

As a retired motocross professional, TORQ F1T became his new passion. In 2009, he accomplished the #1 Plate in the AMA 125A class. He is also a podium contender in both motocross and off-road racing.

Ryan is an avid cyclist and currently races mountain bikes while training other professional and amateur athletes. 

He went to Crafton Hills College and had quals in Diet and Fitness and certification for NASM-CPT, TRX®, USAW, CPR, and First Aid.

Tune in right to the end to find out how you get 10 FREEE SPIN Classes with Ryan & Erin at TORQ F1T!

Enjoy!

Connect with Ryan Rowell on:

Website:          https://www.torqf1t.com/

Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/torqf1t/

                              https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastpilates/

                              https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rowell/ 

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Website:          https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives

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Join your hosts Ben Hucker and Jess Mellington with guest Romy Roache as they chat about the discipline and mindset of an artist running a photography business. Romy explains a specific method of taking pictures and how she defines creativity in this episode. 

For Romy, images are what they are – natural. As for advice, she believes aspiring artists should work with themselves and from the heart without comparing other people's works. Find out more from what she has to say as you stay tuned to this episode.

In this episode you will learn:

• People and relationships as a part of creativity. 
• Don't get sidetracked – the hustle behind being a full-time artist, photographer.
• Are you born with creativity, or is it learned?
• Apps essential for the business and Romy’s take on editing.
• On finding inspiration from everything and everyone around you.
• How to respond when somebody says you can't make a living from your passion.

About Romy Roache:

Romy's love for the ocean stems from her childhood, where she was bred and born in a tiny coastal hideaway called Dutton Way, Portland. No wonder she feels so at home and connected with the sheer beauty of Victoria's dynamic landscapes. 

Romy is now fortunate enough to be living in Torquay, part of the Surf Coast, a backyard full of iconic surf beaches and rugged, untamed landscapes.

Through her photos, Romy wants to tell a story of tides turned, of sun-dried land, and light dancing upon wave tops, combining a love for the ocean and creative imagery.

Romy is still that little girl from Dutton Way, excited to see what magic Mother Nature unfolds… She wakes up to her alarm, hearing nothing more than the local cockatoo's, grabbing her camera bag, coffee, and off she goes in search of a location that catches her eye and waits to see what beauty unfolds before her lens.

Creating art pieces that not only bring the beach to different homes but encapsulate the delight of texture, colour depth, and feeling.

Connect with Romy Roache on:

Website:              http://romyphotographer.com.au/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/Romyphotographer/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/romyphotographer/
 

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Website:              https://surfcoastcreatives.com/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/surfcoastcreatives/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/surfcoastcreatives

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Welcome to the Surf Coast Creatives podcast Anthony or 'Ant' Williams.

Before moving to Torquay, Ant was a Sports psychologist for a motoGP team based in the South of France. 

He worked with boxers, mountaineers, kickboxing fighters, athletes competing in five-day adventure races without sleep, rally car drivers and big wave tow-in surfers.

He wanted to experience a dangerous sport for himself though. He searched high and low to find his niche and eventually discovered free-diving at 30 years of age.

The rest is history. Here are 3 of his major achievements:

• Longest breath-hold swim in competition: 223m
• Deepest dive in competition: 100m
• Longest breath-hold time: 8 minutes.

And on 27 March 2019 Anthony plunged into a frozen fjord in Kirkenes, Norway, achieving an amazing depth of 70.3 m (230.643 ft)—a new World Record!

The dive lasted 2 minutes 29 seconds and saw Ant push through the pitch-black abyss on a single breath. Incredible.

Tune in and let us know what you think and take a look at Ant's brand new podcast if you want to hear more.

Links below:

Ant's Bio -->> http://www.antwilliams.com/
Ant's podcast -->> Performance Focused Leadership
Ant's Business -->> https://modusleadership.com.au/about/

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