Up and Becoming

Hey hey! In today's episode, I chat with the incredible Kay from StartUp Creative, she's a business coach, entrepreneur and soon-to-be author that is equipping others with the know-how to start, launch & design their dream life. We touch on how she left the 9-5 grind, her experience with burnout & her tips to start truly living the life of your dreams!

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve - Napoleon Hill

Show Notes

• Kay's story of being unhappy in the 9 to 5 grind and how she navigated out of that
• How to overcome the default of being a victim of your life
• Her influential mentoring program and its success
• Setting boundaries. Work-life balance. 
• Being in tune with your body’s needs

Quotes 

“Anything that is birthed into this world comes through intensity or breaking open or a fire”

“In the stillness is where ideas come. It's where creativity comes”

Links

Follow Startup Creative on Instagram

Startup Creative Website

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

Resource

Think and Grow Rich

Limitless 

"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"

Introducing, Gareth Pon!  He's known for many things such as being Africa’s Top Instagrammer, travelling the world in the Instagram boom, filmmaking & now working as a creative director for Coca-Cola! But what I love about him most is he's the real deal & always has time for people! We talk about his journey from fashion design to photography to Coca-Cola to wanting to be the next citizen of space! This episode truly packs a punch & I know you're going to leave inspired to chase down those BIG Scary Dreams!

& as Gareth says, "Don't be scaredy Cat!"


Show Notes

• Gareths evolution of aspiration, creativity & dreaming big!
• Gareths Dream of space travel & how he's going to do it.
• His work as creative director for Cocoa-Cola + Stranger Things 'spoilers'
• Tips from Gareth on valuing yourself, skillset & how you price yourself
• The overview effect & why travelling to space can change you
• How he hides a rocket in every photo 

Quotes
"Capturing a photo you can't google."
"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"

Links & Resources

Follow Gareth on Instagram

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

Mentions

Overview Effect 

Predictably Irrational 

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Do you know how to value your self & work? Does the 'M' word make you nervous to talk about…(trigger warning: moneyyyy)

For episode 12, I am talking with Ella Lister, ( EllaGrace.Art ) a Sydney based artist who paints the most intricate watercolour paintings one could see. We open up the conversation to discuss the challenges we face as creatives, business owners and entrepreneurs valuing & pricing our work when people may not see it the way we do. It was laid back, honest and really enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it too. 

Show Notes

• Overcoming the starving artist mentality & knowing your worth
• How to deal with friends & family asking for discounts
• Pricing yourself & the obstacles with talking about money
• The power of language & the desire for validation as creators

Quotes

• “People often ask me how to paint like me. Honestly, it’s just hours and hours of practice and loving what you do.”
• "When you love something you will put in the effort."
• “No, I won't paint your pet dog.”

Links & Resources

Ella's Gallery 

Ella Grace - Instagram

See Ella's Commission with Messina Ice Cream

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

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What's your BIGGEST dream?

Meet the man who's filming a dream a day for 10,000 days... 27 years.
His name's Fraser Grut and in this episode, Fraser shares everything he's learnt from asking some of the biggest names in the world like astronauts, movie stars, authors to your local barista, school kid, mother what their dream is! We unpack the power of a moon shot dream and I know it's going to leave you inspired to dream bigger for yours!

Show Notes

• How to dream bigger & stay inspired! 
• Why people give up on their dreams. 
• Falling in love with the process 
• Make your dreams visible - put it up to see each day
• Fraser’s advice after seeing major success as a filmmaker

Quotes 

• “I wanted to be the next Peter Jackson”
• “Everybody should have a moonshot dream” - Chris Hadfield 
• "Everyone’s focused on the outcome and not the process. Find something you love & chase it."

Links & Resources

Follow Fraser Grut on Instagram

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

Mentions

Third door - Book
Peter Jackson

"If you're not functioning your business isn't. Self-care is a priority, not a luxury."

For our 10th episode, I'm speaking with the New Zealand photography duo Michelle & Hemi from Patina Photo! They're award-winning photographers, artists and all-round inspiring individuals in their own right! We discuss practical ways to protect the most important part of your business; yourself, seeing the world through the eye of a photographer & wisdom on managing your work/life balance more effectively! So join me for this episode of Up & Becoming!

Show Notes

• The importance of what you put in & protecting your greatest asset; yourself
• Tips to schedule your day & be more productive
• Hemi & Michelle's advice for running a successful business. 
• The conversations we have with ourselves, patterns & knowing yourself 
• How they fell in love with photography and each other.
• The mentality of an entrepreneur & how to see the world differently 
• Reading a room and being comfortable in front of a camera
• Building on what you're good at with tools like StrengthsFinder

Quotes

“Hope is an unapologetic belief”

“Selfcare is a priority, not a luxury”  

“You become like the five people you spend the most time with.” - Jim Rohn

Links & Resources

Patina Photo Website

Follow Patina Photo on Instagram

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

Mentions

The Crown

How to Win Friends & Influence People

 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Ego is the Enemy

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Have you ever felt burnout? What do you do when your creative outlet becomes your job?

In this episode, I am speaking with Steffi Foo. Steffi is an artist and a multi-faceted creative that in my opinion makes everything she touches turn into something of beauty. Steffi & I talk about how she overcame a burnout in her professional life, 138 days of self-love travelling around the world, how she stumbled organically into being a paid artist and her passion to bring others together around creativity. 

In this episode we explore:

• Overcoming burnout; Know your boundaries
• Steffi's lessons on 138 days of self-love & travelling the world
• How her dream to be an artist transpired organically
• What happened when Steffi was honest about her struggles
• What fears you face when starting out
• What to do when your creative outlet becomes your job

Links

Follow Steffi on Instagram 

Steffi Foo Artwork 

Up & Becoming Instagram

Follow Kurt on Instagram 

"I still had this burning desire within me to build and create something I was really passionate about."

In this episode, I am speaking with Fluer Studd, one of the most influential women in the world-renowned Melbourne coffee scene. She is the director of Market Lane coffee & Melbourne coffee merchants, we explore how she left her marketing job to pursue her dreams, why coffee matters, her thoughts on marketing that lasts and how she and her team have built a coffee company that is truly changing the lives of others. 

In this episode we explore:

• Taking the leap to pursue your dream
• Knowing your values & building your brand 
• All things coffee, values & sustainability 
• Building relationships with the people you serve make a world of change. 
• How coffee has elevated the economy of Rwanda after the Genocide and the projects Market Lane has established to help women. 
• A day in the life of Fleur Studd; juggling family & work. 

Quotes 

“Place value in investing in identity and evolve that”

“Be your authentic self and realize  your potential"

Links & Resources

Market Lane Coffee Website

Market Lane Coffee Instagram

Kurt Bingham https://www.instagram.com/kurtbingham/

Mentions

Monmouth coffee Company

ST Ali

Mecca Coffee

Skittle Lane

Swear Words

Melbourne Coffee Merchants

Fleabag

Women and Leadership Real Lives, Real Lessons

Becoming by Michelle Obama 

“There is the life we live and there is the life we imagine. The voice of fear stands between these two.”

In this episode, I speak with Cam Greenwood, the co-founder of the Aussie Outdoors brand Zoralli who are on a mission to get the world outside! Cam is someone that has a perspective on overcoming fear that I believe will change your life. We touch on overcoming fear, tapping into the voice of possibility and his tips on the importance of creating a brand that brings value to others.

Quotes:

• “Conquer fear and discover a life of possibility”
• “There is the life we live and there is the life we imagine. The voice of fear stands between these two”
• "Vision will inspire others to come on board but without it, it's empty and meaningless."
• “It's really easy to think the brand is the hero. The heroes are your people”

Links & Resources

To Connect with Cam:

http://www.camgreenwood.com/

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

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

Mentions

https://www.climateneutral.org/

https://au.thankyou.co/pages/chapter-on

Find Kurt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtbingham/
Follow Up & Becoming:  https://www.instagram.com/upandbecomingpodcast/

"Define your why and purpose. You must go through a journey to discover what you want."

My guest for this episode is Rebbecca Veksler an entrepreneur, mentor, speaker and the founder of Sol Cups. We have an incredible conversation on how she built SoL Cups on the back of battling an autoimmune disease, the importance of knowing yourself and how she fused her passions into the beautiful ethically sourced brand we know today called SOL.

Key takeaways & learnings from our conversation:

• Rebecca's battle with an autoimmune disease and founding SoL Cups 
• The importance of the journey to discover what you want
• Defining your why and purpose 
• How to listen to yourself and your body; knowing what it needs
• What we can do to have a smaller plastic trail & make more conscious decisions. 

Links & Resources:

SOL Cups - https://www.solcups.com/

Follow Rebecca -  https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaveksler

To follow Kurt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtbingham/

Join the UP & B Community:  https://www.instagram.com/upandbecomingpodcast/

Mentions 

https://www.fruitmansam.com.au/ 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Pitch-Anything-Innovative-Presenting-Persuading-ebook/dp/B004H4XL7E

How do we seize rare opportunities around us and take risks on ourselves that lead to transformational change?

My guest for this episode is Jai Long. He is a world-renowned wedding photographer, creative educator, podcaster and entrepreneur. Has been acknowledged for his captivating shots by Rangefinder and Capture Magazine, presented at prominent photography conferences in Europe and USA.  Jai didn't see success from a young age. He’s had his battles with failure. Yet he found his way into a truly rewarding and fulfilling career fueled by his determination to see an opportunity, take big risks and build a life that is unapologetically his own. He’s one inspiring individual to follow and I’m so glad we get the privilege to learn from him in this episode.  

You will learn:

How to change your life and pursue your dreams against all odds

How to see opportunity in all circumstances and takes big risks

What's the worst that could happen and reshape your career path

Entrepreneurship, education and investing in yourself 

The importance of your mindset and mental health

Quotes

• "If you want something, learn how to give up what you have. People that hoard things and try and get things for themselves. They don't get anything, but the people that give it all comes back around."
• If i don't try I'm already failing. Without finding out if something is going to fail you are doing more harm than failing.
• People are scared of transformation. 

Links & Resources:

Jai 

https://jailong.co/

https://www.instagram.com/jailong.co

For Jai Long's Six Figure Business Map and to get the early bird price: https://learn.jailong.co/a/30541/B2zAvwFZ

Follow Kurt Bingham on Instagram
 https://www.instagram.com/kurtbingham

Book Mentions

Think & Grow Rich - Napolean Hill

This is Marketing - Seth Godin