The frankie Podcast

Sheena Chundee is a woman of many talents. A dancer and choreographer, business owner and sound engineer all rolled into one, Sheena's careeer is ever-evolving. 

In this ep, we find out:

• Who to listen to (and who to ignore) if you want a creative job
• What it’s like dancing at the Royal Opera when you’re a kid
• Following your passions
• Being your own boss lady (and learning to let go)
• Making arts accessible for as many folks as possible
• Having longevity in a career that normally ends in your 20s

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Susie Jones is a commissioning editor of documentaries at SBS and all-round TV expert who has more than a few words of wisdom for anyone who wants to score a job in show biz. 

Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

• Working in TV in Australia and the UK
• How to turn work experience into an actual paying job
• What it’s like working for Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley 
• The importance of ‘crappy’ jobs
• Why being a sticky beak can be good for your career
• How your uni project can end up on the ABC
• Why Rockhampton in Central QLD is such an inspiration

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We chat to Roz Campbell, social entrepreneur and founder of Tsuno, about using design to do good in the world (and help fight period poverty).

Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

• The power of googling
• Starting a business when you’re still at uni
• Crowdfunding do’s and don’ts
• DIY marketing
• Accidentally becoming a period campaigner
• What it’s like having a garage full of pads

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Jo Walker talks to Penny Modra, owner and operator of The Good Copy – a writing school, publisher and one-stop shop for folks who like to read and write.

Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

• How to make money as a writer (it happens!),
• Starting your own mag
• Loads of good and useful tips for writers
• Starting a business (eek!)
• Getting up super early in the morning
• Being nervous but doing it anyway
• And some great grammar tips too

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Art and illustration judge Jeremy Wortsman runs the creative production and representation studio Jacky Winter. In this chat, he tells us what it takes to make it in the world of visual art, and how no mistake is impossible to recover from.

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According to our community judge Grace McQuilten, ambition and talent are nowhere near as important as determination and persistence. Listen in to our convo to find out how to launch a social enterprise that can make a real difference.

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Our writing and podcasts judge is the one and only Benjamin Law – journalist, TV screenwriter and teller of filthy jokes. Hear how Ben made a name for himself in the industry and how he goes about juggling so many creative projects at once.

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Beci Orpin is synonymous with cool design. She’s also our design judge in the 2018 frankie Good Stuff awards. In this interview, she tells us how she makes time for her career and kids, and where her distinctive haircut came from.

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We’re pretty chuffed to have Marc Fennell judging the video category of this year’s Good Stuff awards. He told us all about his broadcasting career, the lessons you can learn from angry people online, and what makes a movie special.

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Fashion designer Jenny Kee is a living legend – and our Good Stuff fashion judge. In this interview, she reminisces about her creative partnership with Linda Jackson, and explains how she went about making stuff that was truly original.

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