In this episode, Tim Duggan discusses his latest book, 'Work Backwards,' and the creative process behind writing. He shares his experience of separating his identity from the company he co-founded, Junkie Media, and the personal challenges he faced during that time. Tim also talks about his research process, including conducting interviews with experts and using music as a creative ritual. He acknowledges the presence of self-doubt throughout his writing journey and emphasizes the importance of constantly improving and pushing oneself. The conversation explores the themes of luck and timing, being in tune with trends, and the importance of starting with oneself. It delves into the problems with the current approach to work, such as overwork, disengagement, and apprehensiveness, and the need to fix the broken system. The conversation also discusses the healthier approach to work-life balance among Gen Z and the need for employers to create systems that support work-life balance. It concludes with practical advice for individuals who are dissatisfied with their current work situation and the importance of rebalancing life and work.

• The creative process involves solving a problem for oneself and then realizing it can also benefit others.
• Research and interviews with experts can provide valuable insights and inspiration for writing.
• Music can be used as a creative ritual to set the mood and enhance focus.
• Self-doubt is a common experience for writers, but it can be channeled into improving the work.
• Separating one's identity from a company or project can be challenging but also an opportunity for personal growth. Luck and timing play a role in success, but being in tune with trends is also important.
• Starting with oneself and finding a topic or idea that one genuinely cares about is crucial for long-term success.
• The current approach to work is broken, with issues such as overwork, disengagement, and apprehensiveness.
• Gen Z has a healthier approach to work-life balance, prioritizing life outside of work.
• Employers need to create systems that support work-life balance and prioritize employee well-being.
• Individuals who are dissatisfied with their work situation can start by rebalancing their life and work, focusing on work less, and improving their mind, body, and relationships.

 

For more on Tim: https://timduggan.com.au/

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In this episode, I'm talking to Brooke Brash - co-founder of 'Imaginal' (previously 'Ritual Community').

I met Brooke a few weeks ago and got talking about her journey from working in finance - to starting her own purpose led business... I had to halt our real-life conversation until we could make it 'Podcast Official'.

We dive into Brooke's background in business - and her journey to co-founding the holistic and integrative ritual community platform.

We cover topics such as: 

• How a corporate job can prepare you for your purpose work.

• The signs of burnout and the cost of not listening to your inner voice. 
• The power of attuning ourselves to be guided by our own innate wisdom.
• Turning the every-day into an act of self-care through the power of intention. 

If you'd like to find out more about Imaginal's unique offerings, you can check out Brooke's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brooke.brash or Imaginal's website www.imaginal.com.au

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In this episode I’m talking to Callum Mitchell - founder of Perdrisat Perfume. A few years ago Callum ventured into the world of fragrance - interested in creating his own signature scent...not knowing he would end up launching his own fragrance business - and all that might come with that

His most recent launch of his summer collection has caused him to receive quite a bit of backlash from the online perfume community. In this episode we dive into the good and the bad of taking risks and launching your own business, and cover topics such as:

• What makes a perfume good?
• How do you even make perfume?
• The importance of having a good support system.
• How necessary it is to take risks in business.
• The steps and processes behind what inspires Callum to make each perfume, rather, 'characters' as he calls them. 
• The endlessness of creativity and what to do with it. 
• And we go over some of the comments he received during the backlash. 

If you're as keen as I am to try out his range, you can find out more: 

https://www.perdrisatperfume.com/

https://www.instagram.com/perdrisatperfume/

 

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In this episode I’m talking to one of my oldest mates, and the first winner of Australia's 'The Apprentice', Andrew Morello. Since then he's been doing even more incredible things and apart from being Australia's first winner of The Apprentice, he's also a public speaker, property investor, venture-capitalist, author, Head of Business Development at 'The Entourage', and an award-winning entrepreneur. 

In this episode we take a deep dive into his biggest triumphs in business, the ways in which he helps others to succeed in business, and I chat with him about how creativity is a super factor in having a successful business. 

We also cover the following topics...

• The top three things I believe business folk would benefit from within the creative world.
• The top three things Morello believes would bolster and boost creatives and their creative businesses. 
• How having or being with kids can boost your creativity and make you fall in love with it all over again.
• The power of going against the grain and pushing against the norm when it comes to how you run your business. 
• Morello's observations on creatives without business structures and businesses without creativity. 

If you're interested in being part of The Entourage and gaining access to some of the magic that Morello has made there, here's the link to the website:

www.the-entourage.com

Or if you're interested in having a one on one session, see the link in his bio on his Instagram: 

www.instagram.com/andrewmorello

 

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This is a simulcast of my chat with Rhys Livingston who interviewed me on his 'From Lambs to Lions' podcast.

What you'll discover:

• My origin story 
• My business's origin story 
• The difference between content and advertising 
• Branding: it's a fine art.
• Tips to better your Brand ID
• My process as the founder and Creative Director at Brophy Media 
• My recent launching of "The Vision Planner" and how it can help you actualise your dreams!
• The issues I see within the creative media industry
• My own personal goals when it comes to my own career
• Measures of success and how important joy really is when building your business and your career

 

For Creative Coaching courses and tools: www.danbrophy.com

For more on BROPHY Studio: www.brophy.media 

For Dan's Creative Coaching Tips: www.instagram.com/danbrophy

 

For more on Rhys Livingston and Lambs to Lions: 

https://fromlambstolions.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lionstonephysiques

 

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In this episode I’m talking to Hugh Crothers - a friend of fifteen years and founder of Drip Feed. Hugh’s professional journey began with a Bachelor’s of Design, and after various life experiences and professional ventures he found himself creating a business with the central idea being: offering products that look good and feel good, and educating the masses as to how to feel better about their bodies, sex, kinks, and fantasies. In this episode we talk all things Hugh and all things ‘Drip’. 

Some topics covered on this podcast are:

• Hugh’s personal experiences with shame and lack of confidence surrounding queer sex and how it was an integral experience for the birth of his business. 
• The journey to incorporating all parts of yourself within your own business. 
• The importance of listening to yourself and those who know you best when they point out that you haven’t found your passion yet. 
• How Drip is fighting, breaking and shedding the stigmas and shame surrounding sex and sex products.
• The importance of having sex products that look good and feel good. 

For more on Hugh and his products: 

https://dripfeed.life/pages/about

https://www.instagram.com/dripfeed.life/?hl=en

 

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In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Erin Schliebs - a Reiki healing of over ten years, and creator of ‘The Heart Codes’ Oracle Deck. During the pandemic, Erin began running ‘Cloud Reiki Gatherings’ which are online gatherings for anyone and everyone to experience the healing benefits of Reiki.

In this podcast Erin and I dive into topics such as: 

• What Reiki is, where it came from as a mode of healing, the benefits of Reiki, and what a session with Erin looks and feels like. 
• The ways in which emotional illnesses can turn up as physical illness within the body, and where Reiki comes in as a remedy for it.
• Viewing illness in the body as a way to connect with yourself and pave your own way to a more joyful existence.
• The importance of allowing nature to guide us back into ourselves, our inner harmony, and into a life of ease.
• The steps involved in creating your own business and tailoring it to best suit you, your life, and your family’s life. 
• How to find ‘pockets of time’ in day-to-day life to connect with yourself and take a breath.

For more on Erin: 

https://www.instagram.com/erinschliebs/?hl=en

https://erinschliebs.com/

https://www.facebook.com/erinschliebs/

 

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Elouise Eftos is Australia’s “first attractive comedian” and social media legend. She’s well-known for her stand up shows which are sassy, thought-provoking, and as we find out in this episode - sometimes triggering. She errs away from self-deprecating humour and that can come as a shock to some people. 

This episode is jam-packed with laughs, giggles and genuine insights into the life of Australia’s “first attractive comedian”. If you’re looking to get into standup comedy make sure to take some mental notes. 

• Finding a way to be accessible to everybody without dumbing yourself down. 
• The trials and tribulations of being a hot female comedian.
• Making comedy that makes people think. 
• Life as a creative, receiving exposure, getting paid your worth, and thriving. 
• Discovering the importance of doing nothing and taking a break. 
• Social media trolls and how to deal with them in a way that is healthy for you. 
• The importance of being true to your personal story and authorship, even if it comes at a cost. 

For more on Elouise: 

https://www.instagram.com/weezasqueeza

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On this week’s show I chat to legend of the Melbourne DJ scene, Prequel. 

He’s just released an utterly brilliant new album called ‘Love or I Heard You Like Heartbreak’.

I wanted to talk to him all about overcoming writer's block... and what it takes to commit to the multi-year process of creating - and releasing - his first album.

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TUNE IN NEXT WEEK, WHERE I CHAT TO PREQUEL ALL ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM...

But in the meantime, this is episode is part of a mini-series within The Passion PT Show, called ‘These Could Be Heroes’.

I chat to legend of the Melbourne DJ scene, DJ Prequel. 

Prequel and I chat about a hero that we both share… and it’s not what you’d expect of two guys in their 30s …

It’s Fran Leibowitz, a New York intellectual, social commentator, sixty-something, Jewish lesbian author and speaker who has recently released a series on Netflix directed by none other than Martin Scorsese called ‘Pretend Its a City’, In which she pretty much complains about the state of the world from the city she only occasionally and begrudgingly leaves, Manhattan.

Along with the fact that she is a poster girl for working with your creative blocks – or as she calls it a creative blockade – I wanted to discuss what it is about this day and age that makes her particular brand of Curmudgeonly nihilism so welcome. 

Tune in next week for a more music-centric chat with prequel but in the meantime please enjoy the very first episode of These could be heroes where we discuss Fran Leibowitz.

MORE ON PREQUEL: https://www.instagram.com/djprequel/

MORE ON FRAN: https://youtu.be/MClMxqD-HNA

MORE ON DAN: https://www.instagram.com/danbrophy/

 

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