Through The Creative Door

Join Alexis, Ruby, and Sam as they reflect on their favourite moments from Season 2! In this special holiday episode, we share laughs, highlights, and heartfelt stories from our incredible guests. We want to thank everyone who tuned in, our guests who shared their stories, and everyone who has supported the show this year. Our hope is that these episodes inspire you to create, celebrate, and embrace being a creative, we can't wait to see what you do next! 

This episode was recorded on 29th October on the lands of the Wajuk Peoples and Naarm Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

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Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with Lara Deam, an Australian actress, dancer, director and writer based in Melbourne. Lara’s career spans film, television, theatre, commercials and presenting, with experience both in Australia and internationally, including time working and training in Canada.

Before building her acting career, Lara spent almost 18 years as a professional classical ballerina across ballet, contemporary and jazz. She now brings that movement training and discipline into her screen and stage work, giving her a distinctive physical presence and versatility as a performer.

Together, Alexis and Lara dive into her multi-disciplinary path, how dance continues to shape her creative process, and what it looks like to build a career across multiple artistic worlds.

If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ laradeam

This episode was recorded on 7th November 2025 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Sun City

Featured Vinyl: Forever

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Into the Night

Sam’s Hot Pick

Forever

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Co-Host: Sam Timmerman

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Voiceover: Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis chats with Chloe Mazzitelli, a painter from Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland, whose vibrant acrylic animal and pet portraits burst with colour and life. An “art-obsessed child” who studied Studio Arts and majored in Art History at the University of Melbourne, Chloe grew up surrounded by creativity thanks to her artist mum. After taking time away from painting to raise her three sons, she reignited her passion during the COVID-19 lockdowns and has been devoted to her art ever since. This conversation dives into her journey of rediscovery, balancing motherhood and creativity, and finding joy in returning to the canvas.

If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @chloemazzart

This episode was recorded on 22nd October 2025 on the lands of the Kurnai Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

Creative resources:

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Jessie Gordon & Mark Turner

Featured Vinyl: All The Rage

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Pastry Song

Sam’s Hot Pick

Linger Ever Longer

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Co-Host: Sam Timmerman

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Voiceover: Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis chats with Valentina, the Colombian-born artist behind Nakdlines Tattoo and resident artist at More Than Tattoo Melbourne.

After leaving her teaching career to follow her creative passion, Valentina now channels emotion and identity through both tattoo and digital art. Tune in as she shares her journey from the classroom to the tattoo studio, and what it truly means to live as a full-time artist. 

If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ nakdlines_

This episode was recorded on 28 September 2025 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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Creative resources:

Domestica 

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Electric Light Orchestra / ELO

Featured Vinyl: On the Third Day

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Ocean Breakup / King of the Universe

Sam’s Hot Pick

Showdown

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Co-Host: Sam Timmerman

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Voiceover: Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Helen Shanahan, an evocative Perth-based folk singer-songwriter whose music gently whispers tales of life, love, and longing. With a voice that captures vulnerability and truth, Helen has become a beloved figure in the local music scene, not only for her storytelling but also as the creator and host of The Songwriters Cafe, a performance series that celebrates original music and the art of songwriting.

Together, Alexis and Helen dive into the creative process behind her songs, the emotional honesty that fuels her writing, and how she continues to nurture community through connection and melody.

If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ helenshanahan and @ songwriterscafe

This episode was recorded on 17 August 2025 on the lands of the Wajuk Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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Creative resources:

Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers

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Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: The White Stripes

Featured Vinyl: Under Great White Northern Lights

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself

Sam’s Hot Pick

Fell in love with a Girl

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Co-Host: Sam Timmerman

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Voiceover: Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Meet Shane Khin, better known by his evocative stage name The MEeck. Hailing from Perth, Shane is an alt-folk singer-songwriter whose music is a delicate blend of raw emotion, heartfelt storytelling, and stripped-back artistry, just voice, guitar, and musical poetry. But his creativity doesn’t stop at music. Shane is also a talented maker of handmade puppets, proving he’s a true all-round creative. Join us as we explore his artistic journey, the stories behind his songs, and what fuels his imaginative world.

If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @themeeck

This episode was recorded on 16 August 2025 on the lands of the Wajuk Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

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Creative resources:

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel