The Creative Business Community Podcast

This episode breaks down the real value of handmade — for you, your community and the planet. We share quick examples, clear benefits and simple actions you can take today.

This week on the Creative Business Community Podcast, Erin and Ronnie dive into the handmade difference—why choosing handmade matters for your home, your community and the planet. Kicking off with a sneaky bowl buy and the hunt for the perfect mug, they unpack the emotional stories behind objects, the beauty of the human touch, the local economic ripple effect, and the sustainability wins of buying close to home. They chat markets and maker co-ops, heirloom-quality pieces that outlast fast everything, and practical ways to nurture creativity—think kids’ screen-free making, 3D-printed “Rocktopus” side hustles, and finding calm through craft.

Stick around for simple actions you can take this week: visit a local market, buy handmade, share and tag your makers, and carve out 15 minutes to make something yourself—even if it’s just a quick doodle.

Creative Business Spotlight: Tina Scott Collections. You can find them on:

Instagram: @tinascottcollections

*Content warning* There is mention of a placenta during this episode as part of an exhibition. 

Jana takes us behind the scenes of contemporary installs (including the wildest piece they’ve ever shown), spotlights November’s trio of exhibitions at Goolugatup (including Tilt with Jessee Lee-Johns, a solo by Jess Day and a collaboration between Paul Boye and Ella Valentine), and opens up about her own silversmithing — from stocking local gallery shops to turning holidays into hands-on learning opportunities with makers abroad.

Businesses and artists mentioned in the podcast (in no particular order):

Creative Business Spotlight: Goolugatup Heathcote. You can find them on:

Instagram: @goolugatupheathcote

Practical cheat codes for creative small businesses. Erin Madeley and co-host Ronnie share the habits, tools, and systems that keep things running smoothly—without burnout or bloat.

Creative Business Spotlight: Confetti Rebels—bold tees, bigger mission, unapologetically empowering. You can find them on:

Instagram: @confetti_rebels

This week on the Creative Business Community Podcast, Erin welcomes Amy, the candle maker and workshop host behind Cherry Blossom Candle & Co. Amy shares how a tough season with postpartum depression led her to candle making, and how she pivoted from selling products at markets to creating intimate, mindful workshops that prioritise connection, calm and community. We dive into navigating anxiety and self-doubt, setting boundaries and embracing self-care, plus practical tips on selling experiences, showing up authentically on socials, listening to feedback and leveraging platforms like ClassBento. You’ll also hear how one raw, unplanned moment became a turning point for her business, and why smaller, lounge-room-style classes are her secret sauce. 

Class Bento: https://classbento.com.au/ 

Find Cherrie Blossom Candle & Co: 

Creative Business Spotlight: Kreations by Kerry

If you’re a creative‑entrepreneur who feels overwhelmed by social media, this episode is for you. Erin Madeley and social‑media expert Ronnie break down a simple, four‑hour‑a‑week plan that anyone can follow.

What you’ll learn in minutes:

Pick just two platforms: choose the ones where your audience hangs out (Instagram for most, TikTok for younger folks, Facebook for older shoppers).  

Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and learn how to turn a few hours each week into a social‑media engine that grows your creative business. Let’s dive in!

Welcome to the very first episode of the Creative Business Community Podcast! Meet your hosts, learn what we are all about and join us to help grow your creative business.

Erin  and Ronnie kick off the inaugural episode of the Creative Business Community (CBC) Podcast, explaining why they’re passionate about helping makers, designers, artists and small‑business owners thrive. Erin recounts almost ten years of running her business, consulting under the Erin Madeley banner, buying Perth Upmarket and re‑branding the consultancy to MarketLife. Ronnie shares her shift from a decade‑long legal career to market‑staff work, scrapbooking, Instagram growth and now a working in the social‑media and content‑creation role of MarketLife.  

Both agree that many creatives launch products without the essential business know‑how. They have the passion and the product, but lack the fundamentals of finance, marketing and systems. CBC will plug that gap with weekly topics such as SEO optimisation, Instagram Reels, and website building, plus in‑person workshops, recorded sessions, downloadable guides and a podcast that doubles as blog content to help creatives thrive.  

They also flag the unique challenges of mixing friendship, family and work, stressing the need for clear boundaries while championing a “community‑over‑competition” ethos. CBC aims to create a supportive hub where creative entrepreneurs can learn, collaborate and build financially viable ventures.

Join them on the Creative Business Community Podcast Journey!

This week's Creative Business Shoutout is Spectrum Hair by Lexi! You can find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spectrum_hair_by_lexi/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094431018937