The Rural Compass

Show notes: www.samanthameurant.com.au/blog/42

This is a repost from an interview I did with Steph back in December 2019 for the Social Summer Series

Steph talks about her personal experience with her first launch and gives some great tips around using social media to launch your product.

Steph also has an incredible podcast you can listen to called Socialette.

to listen head over here, https://plinkhq.com/i/1370751593?to=page.

In this episode, I chat with rural artist Jayde Chandler. We chat about new studio space, amazing growth to success and where she finds her inspiration.

Meet your host

Samantha Meurant is a seriously passionate creative, an artist, coach & entrepreneur living in Cunnamulla, SW QLD, she is also a mother and wife. Living a creative life holds a lot of importance to Samantha and this shines through all aspects of her business. Working as a professional artist for many years now, she felt a strong pull to both entrepreneurship and helping others live a creative life.

Find me online

Website: www.samanthameurant.com.au

Instagram: @samanthameurant

Facebook: @samanthameurant

Meet my Guest

I Live With My Husband And Four Children On A Sheep And Cattle Property.   My Style varies from contemporary Landscape to abstract expressionism.  Each multilayered piece tells a story of a place I have lived in or have visited and loved. 

My inspiration comes from my upbringing in outback Queensland. I draw on colour palettes that come directly from what I see outside, from travels and memories of my childhood. I am always affected by the changing colours of the seasons, our vibrant sunsets or the feeling of a place. It has been a lifelong desire to create and share the beauty of our country and I aim to spark joy with every piece created.

Find my Guest online

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

Website: https://www.jaydechandler.com/

Sponsors

- This episode was brought to you by Art Sessions with Samantha Meurant, if your looking to add some creativity into your life join me for LIVE painting sessions or access previous sessions at www.samanthameurant.com.au under Workshops. These will walk you through step by step creating your very own artwork in just 2 hours.

- Or if you are an artist starting your business and moving into the online space, find out how we can work together one on one https://www.samanthameurant.com.au/artist-coaching .

Would you like to be a future guest, sponsor an episode or just want to drop a line and say how much you love the podcast, email me [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with rural artist Alysha Sparks. We chat about her upcoming open studio and product release, background, studio, and where she finds her inspiration.

Meet your host

Samantha Meurant is a seriously passionate creative, an artist, coach & entrepreneur living in Cunnamulla, SW QLD, she is also a mother and wife. Living a creative life holds a lot of importance to Samantha and this shines through all aspects of her business. Working as a professional artist for many years now, she felt a strong pull to both entrepreneurship and helping others live a creative life.

Find me online

Website: www.samanthameurant.com.au

Instagram: @samanthameurant

Facebook: @samanthameurant

Meet my Guest

I’m a child of South Australia’s big-sky country, moulded by adventures around the globe. I’ve wandered far and came home to roost in my own little piece of this wide, wide world.

For me, art is instinctive. It runs through my veins, into my very being. I live for the colours, textures, movement I see around me – fleeting moments captured forever by paint, brush and canvas.

You might find me in my sunny little studio in Jamestown, in SA’s mid-north. Painting, creating, experimenting, failing, starting again, putting my soul on the canvas with every brushstroke, every frustration, every moment of joy.

You might find me outside, sitting in the sunshine with a cup of tea, pottering in the garden. Chasing after my two busy, beautiful, boisterous boys, laying with them on the lawn and counting stars. Whispering to them that they can do whatever they dream of. Cherishing this life which lets me do what I love and spend more time with them while they are little.

You might find me on the road, armed with my camera – heading to my family’s farm to capture life on the land as I know it, as I live it. Telling other stories of this wide, brown land with photos; always seeking, always finding inspiration.

I am simply doing what I love, simply.

Find my Guest online

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

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

Website: https://www.alyshasparks.com/

Sponsors

- This episode was brought to you by Art Sessions with Samantha Meurant, if your looking to add some creativity into your life join me for LIVE painting sessions or access previous sessions at www.samanthameurant.com.au under Workshops. These will walk you through step by step creating your very own artwork in just 2 hours.

- Or if you are an artist starting your business and moving into the online space, find out how we can work together one on one https://www.samanthameurant.com.au/artist-coaching .

Would you like to be a future guest, sponsor an episode or just want to drop a line and say how much you love the podcast, email me [email protected]

In this episode, I chat to rural artist Stephanie Corkhill Hyles. We chat about her background, studio, where she finds her inspiration and the different aspect of her art business.

Meet your host

Samantha Meurant is a seriously passionate creative, an artist, coach & entrepreneur living in Cunnamulla, SW QLD, she is also a mother and wife. Living a creative life holds a lot of importance to Samantha and this shines through all aspects of her business. Working as a professional artist for many years now, she felt a strong pull to both entrepreneurship and helping others live a creative life.

Find me online

Website: www.samanthameurant.com.au

Instagram: @samanthameurant

Facebook: @samanthameurant

Meet my guest

Well my name is Steph and I have been creating since I was about 5 years old. Inspired by my beautiful mother who used to line our small hallway with brown paper so we could “draw on the walls!” (I am 1 of 10 children, so heaps of fun!!) This paper was changed weekly and encouraged, so for me, art making was always around and very much encouraged. I am a mother to 4 beautiful healthy children. We live on a sheep and wool property near Jugiong NSW.

I struggled at school in the “traditional academics”, so my art was my voice and I feel so blessed to have this gift and ‘life tool’ to share with others. My Artworks evoke an emotion in the viewer, it ‘cracks’ a smile or creates a memory. I love colour and am inspired by my surroundings. When I walk into my studio and create, it makes my heart sing. I love to share my joy of creating with others.

I went on to study Art Education at COFA, UNSW for 4 years and loved every moment of it. I majored in Etching and Painting. I have been practicing as a professional artist for the last 23 years and have had many solo and group exhibitions throughout NSW, ACT and one in QLD!

 Each year I donate several works to charities as I feel it is important to give back.

I currently sell my mixed media pieces through the Longtrack Pantry in Jugiong. I sell through my Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as my website www.stephaniecorkhillhyles.com 

Find my Guest online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecorkhillhyles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie-Corkhill-Hyles-art-164940427549837

Quick fire questions

What is one thing you do everyday to help with your creative practice? Go for a walk every morning

What is the first thing you do when you sit down to start creating? Turn music on and get the tunes pumping

Who is your favourite creative/artist? Or someone on your radar at the moment? Sara Phemister (Instagram @sara_phemister) , Lizzie corkhill

What do you listen to when you are creating? Love Spotify to give suggested music

In this episode, I chat to rural Creative, Sam Longmore. We chat about her creative business Ohh Bull Dust, the inspiring story that lead to her starting this creative business, her workshops and the positive effects that creativity has on wellbeing.

Show Notes www.samanthameurant.com.au/blog/ep31

36. Podcasting with Lyndal Harris [Social Summer] by Samantha Meurant

35. Psychology behind social media with Kara Lambert [Social Summer] by Samantha Meurant

34. Social media collaboration with Jess Ruhfus [Social Summer] by Samantha Meurant

In today's Social Summer episode I will speaking to Amy Wyhoon the founder of Sugar Pop Social about all things Instagram Amy built up a following on Instagram sharing her foodie adventures. She soon realised that there are many places trying to market themselves without really knowing how to do so. She knew that she could help these businesses to establish a social presence and Sugarpop Social was born.

I have heard Amy speak before on another podcast and got some great tips, so I can't wait to hear what she has to offer today.

This episode is sponsored by

The Rural Compass national wide online directory for rural and remote businesses. The Rural Compass pointing you in the direction of rural businesses. www.theruralcompass.directory

For the full show notes head to: https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/social-summer-amy-wyhoon-speaks-instagram