Today on the podcast, I speak with Robyn McLean - co-founder of Hello Period, the New Zealand-based brand shaking up the global period care industry.

Founded in 2017 alongside her best friend Mary Bond, Hello Period was born out of a desire to create period products that were sustainable, safe, and actually worked. Fast forward to now, Hello Period is an award-winning, world-leading brand in sustainable period care – with a full range of cups, discs, reusable pads and period underwear, all designed right here in Aotearoa.

In this episode, Robyn shares the story behind Hello Period - from how a conversation with a friend turned into a bold business idea, to launching a product in a category that, at the time, was still considered fairly taboo. We talk about product development, sustainability, scaling a purpose-led brand, investment and the lessons she's learnt along the way.

Honest, open, and full of real-life insight – I loved this conversation with Robyn as she doesn’t sugarcoat the hard stuff, and she’s generous in what she shares. This is a brilliant look behind the scenes of a Kiwi brand with personality, doing things differently and making a real impact.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Robyn as much as I did.

Now, after you have finished listening, if you don’t have a Hello Disc already, I’m sure you will want one now! Visit helloperiod.com for all your sustainable period-care needs. There is so much helpful information on the website too. And of course, you can follow @helloperiodco on Instagram too.

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Greer Clayton – a contemporary artist known for her large-scale immersive landscapes that have a unique way of drawing you in.

Greer interprets the landscapes she paints, not in a direct, topographical way, but in a way that extracts their essence and reimagines the scene as a depiction of the artist’s mind’s eye. Each one represents an underlying connection with the land, exuding a feeling that goes beyond what the naked eye can see alone.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam in 1996, Greer spent time living and exhibiting in Sydney, London and Scotland, before settling back in Aotearoa. She has been represented by Parnell Gallery in Auckland for over a decade and most recently exhibited at the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair.

In our conversation, Greer shares the early beginnings of her creative life - from a childhood love of painting and colour, to building a consistent and authentic art practice through all stages of life. We talk about how colour and paint have always been at the heart of her work, a thread that runs through every stage of her creative journey. We talk about confidence, growth, collaboration and the joy of watching her work connect with others.

Greer is warm, open, and thoughtful, and it was a true pleasure to sit down with my friend and hear more about her life in colour and her path as an artist.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Greer as much as I did.

After you have finished listening, please head to greerclayton.com to view Greer’s beautiful and immersive work. You can also head to parnellgallery.co.nz to view her most current exhibition. And of course, make sure you follow Greer on Instagram @greerclayton

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Gemma Gillett — interior architect, founder of Studio Gemma, and creator of The Joinery Edit, an online education platform bridging the gap between designers and joiners.

After graduating from Massey University, Gemma spent nine years forging her career in London - working for several highly regarded interior design studios including Godrich Interiors. In 2014 Gemma relocated to Sydney and after the birth of her second son, she launched her solo venture, Studio Gemma, her own design practice specialising in interiors that are as functional as they are beautiful.

But Gemma’s passion for design extends beyond her own projects. The Joinery Edit started as a side project—an Instagram account dedicated to celebrating the art of joinery—and has since evolved into a thriving resource for interior designers, home renovators and design enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge and collaborate more effectively with trades.

In this conversation, we chat about Gemma’s journey from fresh design graduate to running her own studio, why she finds joinery sexy, how she’s built a platform that’s changing the way designers and trades collaborate. 

This chat is very conversational, it feels like Gemma is an old friend! She’s funny, sharp, so bloody talented and a little bit outrageous. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Gemma as much as I did.

After listening, make sure you check out @_studiogemma_ on Instagram — it’s an absolute goldmine of inspiration and insights for design lovers. And then visit thejoineryedit.com for a deep dive into the sexy world of joinery and for her interior design work – studiogemma.com

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Becs Caughey—co-founder of Cook & Nelson and Poptimist, the creators of Good Sh*t Soda.

Becs has never followed a conventional career path. She started out managing some of New Zealand's biggest musicians, including Shapeshifter and Ladi6, which took her all over the world. But when touring life became less sustainable, she pivoted into the world of food and, alongside her husband Nick, started Cook & Nelson, a company that brings trailblazing international food brands to New Zealand—think McClure's Pickles, Seedlip, and Tony's Chocolonely.

Then, during Covid, Becs, Nick and a few business partners set out to create a product of their own and co-founded Poptimist, the company behind Good Sh*t Soda*—the world's first pre- and pro-biotic soda, made right here in New Zealand. 

In this conversation, Becs shares her journey— how she's built businesses that align with her lifestyle, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she approaches life with big-picture thinking and infectious enthusiasm. 

I loved this chat! Becs is sharp, funny, and this episode is full of brilliant business insights. I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Becs as much as I did.

After this episode, make sure you head to cookandnelson.com and goodshitsoda.com. And you can follow both brands on Instagram @cookandnelson and @goodshitsoda

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A big thank you to our wonderful podcast sponsor, Iris Store and Studio - an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services. Visit iris-beauty.co.nz for all your skin and beauty needs.

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Today on the podcast I speak with Polly Markus, the creative force behind Miss Polly's Kitchen. 

What started as a lockdown hobby in 2020 has quickly evolved into a thriving platform, amassing a community of over 75,000 followers on Instagram and two bestselling cookbooks; Miss Polly's Kitchen and the recently released Seriously Delicious. Through Miss Polly’s Kitchen, Polly has built a loyal community of food lovers who adore her light, colourful, and straightforward recipes. 

 In this conversation, Polly shares her journey—from her career in commercial real estate to finding her creative spark during lockdown and building a community and brand. We talk about the process behind writing her cookbooks, her insights on building a personal brand, and how she’s navigating the next chapter of Miss Polly’s Kitchen.

I loved this conversation with Polly! She is as warm and vibrant as the food she creates—an open book with an infectious laugh and a genuine love for what she does.  

I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Polly as much as I did.

And I’m sure you probably are following her already but if not, head straight over to @miss_pollys_kitchen where you will spend hours scrolling through the most delicious and inspiring food content. And then you can visit Polly’s website at misspollyskitchen.com

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A big thank you to our wonderful podcast sponsor, Iris Store and Studio - an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services. Visit iris-beauty.co.nz for all your skin and beauty needs.

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Today on the podcast I speak with Lauren Caughley, the founder of Caughley & Co, an interior architecture and design studio that believes in the transformative power of spaces to enrich our human experience. 

Originally from New Zealand, Lauren built her impressive career overseas, spending 12 years in New York City working for renowned firms Selldorf Architects and Morris ADJMI Architects. During this time, she worked on everything from residential homes to boutique hotels, retail spaces, and gallery design—projects that honed her craft and prepared her for the next big step: founding her own practice in 2021. Now based in Laguna Beach, California, Lauren is steadily shaping Caughley & Co into a studio that values collaboration and craftsmanship while taking on projects across New York, California, and New Zealand.

In this conversation, we talk about Lauren’s journey from New Zealand to New York, the lessons she learned working on high-caliber projects, and how she’s now balancing the early days of building her practice with family life and navigating working cross-country. We also discuss her thoughtful, approach to her work and the book that changed her life.

 I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Lauren as much as I did.

After this episode you can visit caughleyandco.com to view some of the beautiful projects Lauren has worked on and then connect with her on Instagram @caughley.and.co.

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to our wonderful new podcast sponsor. Iris Store + Studio is an experiential beauty destination, with a retail store in Wellington and an online store. Iris stock internationally renowned, hard to find skincare makeup and fragrance brands, as well as offering beauty services, brows, lashes, makeup lessons, applications, and facials. 

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Today on the podcast I speak with contemporary fibre artist, Fleur Woods. Based in the beautiful rural village of Upper Moutere (near Nelson) Fleur is surrounded by vineyards, hop farms, orchards and country gardens that deeply inspire her work. 

She describes her style of work as ‘stitched paintings’ -   an extraordinary fusion of embroidery, textile collage, paint, and found materials. Her intricate and joyful pieces, filled with blooming florals, colour and texture, are collected internationally and throughout Aotearoa and are considered contemporary heirlooms.

Fleur’s journey as an artist is one of experimentation, perseverance, and self-discovery. She’s spent more than a decade refining her unique style—a vibrant celebration of stitch, colour, and vintage fabrics that reflect her love of nature and her commitment to creating from the heart, rather than following trends. Alongside her art, Fleur has cultivated a thriving creative community, teaching workshops and sharing her process with others who are eager to explore the restorative power of creativity.

In our conversation, Fleur shares her journey of finding her own artistic voice, building resilience, growing, learning and balancing the creative and business sides of being an artist. We talk about the importance of making what you love and finding joy in the creative process.

I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Fleur as much as I did.

After this episode, please visit fleurwoodsart.com and then head to Instagram and follow @fleurwoodsart. If you are anything like me you will be instantly obsessed and then start planning your own future as a stitch artist. I get lost for a long time when I start scrolling through Fleur’s insta feed – it’s just so lovely!

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Today on the podcast I speak with Sarah Murray, editor-in-chief, publisher, and owner of Fashion Quarterly—New Zealand’s iconic style authority for over 40 years. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and a reputation as an award-winning feature writer, Sarah recently took the bold step to acquire Fashion Quarterly, where she’s leading its growth across print, digital, and event platforms.

During our conversation, we discuss Sarah’s career journey, finding her dream role at Fashion Quarterly, the unique challenges and rewards of taking ownership of such a legacy title, and her vision for the future of publishing in today’s fast-evolving media world. We also touch on the reality of running a business while balancing family life as an active mother and wife.

I absolutely loved this chat, and I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Sarah as much as I did.

After this episode, you can visit fq.co.nz and of course make sure you pick up the latest issue of the print magazine wherever you buy your magazines. You can follow FQ on Instagram of course @fashionquarterly and you can also follow Sarah herself @searsmurray.

Thank you to Grava and Dicey for recently supporting my first Super Creative events. Both wineries have generously given a discount code for Super Creative listeners to be used until the end of December 2024. Use SUPERCREATIVE15 for a 15% discount on wines from both grava.nz and dicey.nz. 

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Today on the podcast I speak with Danu Kennedy a New York based interior designer and partner at Parts and Labor Design, an award-winning full service interior design firm, specializing in hospitality, commercial, retail, and residential experiences. 

Danu joined the Parts and Labor Design team in 2014 and several years ago became a partner and now leads the studio alongside founding partner Jeremy Levitt. Their work is frequently featured in top design publications, like Architectural Digest, Wallpaper and Elle Decor.  In July, Donna and Jeremy were named in Wallpaper* magazines USA 400 list, which honors the people defining America's creative landscape in 2024. 

Alongside Parts and Labor; Danu, Jeremy and design director, Alex DiLena have recently launched, Known Work - a collection-based furniture studio that explores livable sculpture for the home. The debut collection 'Perceptions' launched earlier this year in Mexico City.  

And this episode, we talk about moving to New York as a graduate, from finding her first jobs to joining Parts and Labor, becoming a partner, running a business, and living in New York through a pandemic, starting and building a new furniture brand (and launching it with missing products) and a personal journey of self-development and lifelong learning. 

I absolutely loved this chat, and I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Danu as much as I did.

After this episode, you can visit partsandlabordesign.com and be inspired by their forward-thinking design projects. The Known Work website is still in development, but you can bookmark knownworkstudio.com for a later date. And on Instagram, you can follow @danu_kennedy, @pldnyc and @knownwork.

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Four years of Super Creative! To celebrate four years of the podcast, I thought it might be fun to re-release my very first episode with my friend Toni Brandso with a little 2024 catch up at the beginning. If you are new to the podcast, you might not have had a chance to go back to the beginning so here is your chance!

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My first guest is my clever and creative friend, Toni Brandso - interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative. Over the past 11 years, Toni and her business partner Liv Patience have built an award-winning interior design studio focused on creating unexpected design and spaces that bring people together and design attention. You only have to look up Material Creative online to find interiors that are beautiful, clever, bold, quirky and that truly have the ‘wow’ factor. To me, Toni is the epitome of ‘super creative’ and I’m so pleased to share her creative business journey for episode one. I hope you enjoy.

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Just a quick technical note. This episode was recorded four years ago. I'm still very proud of this episode but the technology I was using back then was slightly different. So the quality of the audio is not quite as good as what I am able to achieve most of the time now. Also my interviewing technique has hopefully slightly changed, it's very hard to listen back to something from four years ago, so please listen accordingly. 

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachael Mayne, —an Auckland-based artist known for her large-scale, immersive, impressionistic floral paintings. Rachael is a self-taught artist from a family of creatives, where painting has been a fundamental part of her life for as long as she can remember.

However, Rachel’s artistic journey is only one part of her story. Alongside being a painter, she is also a clinical psychologist. Fascinated by the inter-relationship between art, creativity, and well-being, painting is a therapeutic process for Rachael and a space for self-expression, exploration and reflection.

In this episode, we discuss Rachel’s creative journey—from a lifelong passion for painting to building her artistic style through slow, thoughtful experimentation. We explore how she turned a hobby into a thriving business while balancing a second career, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Rachel shares insights on the process behind her beautiful paintings, exhibitions, selling prints, finding her place in the social media landscape, and so much more.

I know you will enjoy my kōrero with Rachael as much as I did.

 After this episode, make sure you visit rachaelmayneart.com to view Rachel's incredibly immersive. Beautiful layered original outworks and art prints. And you can also follow along with her journey on Instagram at @rach_mayne_art_.

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Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainability and ethical practices at its heart.

Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for some of the most recognized global brands and icons. 

In 2020, she launched Videris - lingerie for everyday wellbeing. Designed for comfort and support, made from natural and sustainable fabrics, in colours designed to enhance a feeling or mood.

In this conversation we dive into the world of Videris, exploring the philosophy behind the brand, exploring colour psychology, launching in the pandemic, learning the ins and outs of business, working through the challenging times, and everything that has unfolded over the past four years.

What I love about Videris is that alongside her incredible career history, it's also Chloe's own personal values and life experiences that inform the thoughtful, design-led, considered and authentic brand she is building today. 

I hope you enjoy the second part of my kōrero with Chloé as much as I did.

And again, after you've listened to this episode, head straight over to viderislingerie.com to learn more about the brand and to check out all the beautiful lingerie that is on the website. You can also find the brand on Instagram @viderislingerie to follow along with the brand's beautiful journey.

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachel Sloane - co-founder and creative director of Naveya & Sloane, a jewellery house that has been crafting love stories since 2010.

Naveya & Sloane was born in 2010 when co-founders and life partners Rachel Sloane and Alex Bunnett met, fell in love and combined creative forces to create an iconic jewellery house with a beautifully considered approach to luxury design, craft and care. Naveya & Sloane pieces are expertly designed with a potent blend of artistry and expertise - capturing the spirit of love and life with a distinct depth of character that transcends time.

In this episode, Rachel shares the story of building the brand - from its early beginnings and wholesale roots to the game-changing move into their flagship Auckland store (which is still their home base today). We talk about her creative process, where she finds inspiration, the value of collaboration and the people behind the brand - the incredible team who bring the vision of Naveya & Sloane to life.

Rachel is warm, open, and so generous in sharing the inner workings of the brand and ideas behind the beautiful jewellery they’ve created. I loved hearing how the brand has evolved over the past 16 years.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Rachel as much as I did.

After you have finished listening to you must of course head straight to naveyaandsloane.co.nz where you will be as mesmerised as much as I was with the incredible fine jewellery the brand creates. And then head to @naveyaandsloanejewellery on Instagram for creative inspiration and a further look behind the scenes.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainable and ethical practices at its heart.

Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for Stella McCartney, Agent Provocateur and David Beckham Bodywear. In 2017, she led the design team to launch Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty as VP of Design.  

In 2020 she launched Videris - lingerie for everyday wellbeing. Designed for comfort and support, made from natural and sustainable fabrics, in colours designed to enhance a feeling or mood.

I found Chloé’s career journey absolutely fascinating. We talk about the lingerie industry and the intricacies of lingerie design; we discuss her time working with some of the most recognized global brands and icons and the challenges of pushing herself to the limit. Chloé’s wealth of experience has shaped the thoughtful, purpose-driven brand that is Videris.

For the first time ever, this interview will be released in two parts. In this episode, Part One, we look back at Chloé’s incredible career before founding Videris. And in Part Two next week, we’ll dive into the world of Videris, exploring the philosophy behind the brand, launching in the pandemic, learning the ins and outs of business, and everything that has unfolded over the past four years.

And after you've listened to this episode, make sure you head over to the viderislingerie.com to learn more about the brand and to check out all the beautiful lingerie that is on the website. And of course, head over to Instagram @viderislingerie. to follow along with the brand's beautiful journey.

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Juliette Hogan, Founder and Director of her eponymous brand, Juliette Hogan. 

With a focus on everyday luxury and simple sophistication, Juliette creates clothing that New Zealand women rely on for every aspect of their lives. 

Juliette established her brand in 2004 and recently celebrated the incredible milestone of 20 years in business. Since opening her first store in Ponsonby, Auckland in 2007, she has grown Juliette Hogan into one of New Zealand's most successful boutique brands, with four stores and multiple stockists nationwide. 

In our conversation, we explore the brand's early days, from incorporating her business in 2004 to designing her first collections and taking them out on the road to sell. We discuss the milestones that have marked her journey: opening retail stores, navigating through uncertain economic times, innovative collaborations, the impact of the pandemic, and the invaluable business lessons learned along the way. Juliette talks about her creative process, the realities of running a business, personal growth, celebrating successes, and envisioning the future of her brand. 

I hope you enjoy my kōrero with Juliette as much as I did.

After this episode you can find Juliette's beautiful clothes at juliettehogan.com and follow along with the brand on Instagram @juliettehogan.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland eatery, Fatimas, and co-owner of The Village, a vibrant co-working space that fosters creativity and community in the heart of the city. She’s also a partner in Delicious Business, a hospitality consultancy that helps businesses thrive with fresh ideas and innovative strategies.

And she’s the lead trustee of Dineaid, a beautiful Christmas campaign that unites the hospitality industry to raise funds for city missions—making a meaningful impact on those who need it most. She’s also got her hand in many other food related ventures but today we are just focusing on these four!

From her early days waitressing at some of Auckland’s top restaurants to co-founding the successful free-range rotisserie chicken concept, Bird On A Wire, Sophie’s journey in food and hospitality is nothing short of inspiring. 

In this episode, we discuss the creation and logistics of running multiple businesses, Sophie’s dedication to people, relationships and building communities through food, and her support for women in business and the charitable organisations she is involved in. Sophie is a true champion of hospitality, and her story is about discovering your passion and applying a creative, optimistic, and forward-thinking approach to business.

What I find especially inspiring about Sophie’s journey is that, while she may not fit the mold of a traditional creative, it’s her creative thinking that drives innovative approaches in the food and hospitality industry. 

This was a really fun chat with someone I have admired from afar for a long time. I love that Sophie has crafted a business life that she loves that has diverse, full of variety and truly works for her. She is fun and full of optimism, even in the tough times.  

I loved our conversation, and I know you’ll love my kōrero with Sophie as much as I did.

 Here’s how you can connect to Sophie’s businesses:

• Delicious Business – deliciousbusiness.co.nz / @deliciousbusinessnz
• The Village – thevillagenz.com / @the_village_nz
• Fatimas – fatimas.co.nz / @feedmefatimas
• Dineaid – dineaid.org.nz / @dineaid

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Today, on the podcast, I speak to Evie Kemp. A self-employed multidisciplinary creative, Evie works across design, illustration, art, textiles, interiors, styling, content creation, and everything in between.

Through expressive colour and bold pattern, Evie creates visual symphonies and immersive, joy-filled, creative experiences, helping people and brands find the absolute *magic* great design can bring to life.

Whether designing textiles for a clothing brand, sharing creative interiors and projects on social media, or creating original art, Evie wants to make the world a bit more beautiful, colourful and a lot more fun.

Over the years, Evie has grown a global community of engaged followers who adore her immersive interiors and colourful creativity. If you are a lover of colour and pattern and have had any interest in design, colour, art, craft and interior styling over the past decade, I’m pretty sure you will have come across one of the many creative projects Evie has turned her hand to.

Not only do I love Evie’s passion for colour and her motto, “more is more,” but I also love the genuine authenticity that comes across in everything she does.

I loved our conversation, and I know you’ll love my kōrero with Evie as much as I did.

After this episode, visit Evie’s website, eviekemp.com, where you can get a colourful overview of everything Evie does. And if you are a lover of colour and pattern like me and you aren’t following Evie on Instagram head over to @eviekemp and be prepared to be joyfully inspired.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Megan Wyper – co-owner and Managing Director of Acme Cupco - producers of the iconic porcelain coloured coffee cups and teacups you see in almost every café throughout Aotearoa. 

Acme’s approach is simple; design a functional, durable, yet elegant product for the everyday. Starting out as a need for the ideal coffee cup in the hospitality industry, twelve years later Acme cups are used all over the world by champion baristas, tea drinkers, and everyone in between.

In 2022, Megan and her then colleague Paddy acquired Acme from founders Jeff Kennedy and Bridget Dunn. Together Megan and Paddy have 30+ years as coffee professionals and are passionate about continuing the work that Jeff and Bridget started while also finding their own voice. 

 Megan has been immersed in the world of coffee all her working life; she’s managed cafes, judged, coached, and competed both here and in the UK. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of coffee and business. We chat about her career journey, acquiring an established brand, what it’s like to lead a small business through challenging times, her love affair with coffee, and all the ins and outs of an industry she’s been devoted to for a long time. 

 After this episode, be sure to visit the Acme website acmecups.nz for beautiful, functional specialty porcelain cups (and recently released dinnerware) and of course head to Instagram and follow @megan.wyper and @acmecupco.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Alice Lines – editor of Homestyle magazine.

Alice is an experienced editor and interior stylist who has spent the last decade at the helm of Homestyle magazine which is quite possibly Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most beloved interiors title. It goes beyond being just an interiors magazine, thanks to the work and influence of Alice and her clever team. 

Homestyle shares modern ways to make a home in New Zealand, offering aspirational, authentic, and original content from artists, designers, and creatives throughout Aotearoa and sometimes further afield.

As an editor and a significant voice within the interiors industry, Alice thrives on championing local creatives and empowering people to make space for living well at home. 

In this episode we talk about everything from modern-day publishing, behind-the-scenes of putting together an issue, highlights, lessons learnt and of course a little bit of interiors advice thrown in there too.

You can visit homestyle.co.nz for never-ending modern living inspiration and you can also now visit Alice’s brand-new personal website alicelines.com. And then of course, make sure you are following @homestylemag and @alice.lines on Instagram. If you aren’t already following both of those accounts – you are in for a visual treat!

 I know you will love my kōrero with Alice as much as I did. 

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Hello everybody! Super Creative is back! I'm kicking off this new season with a second recommendations episode with (friend of the pod and previous guest) Mandy Myles from Bookety Book Books. And alongside all of the book, TV and podcast recommendations we start off with a great business catch-up that I think you will find is really valuable.

What I love about Mandy is that she is so open and honest and ready to share the full nitty gritty of what it's like running her business and how she's navigating all of the challenges that come as a business owner today. I gained alot of insight from our chat.

Next week we will be back to regular programming featuring an interview with a friend of mine who is a much requested guest for this podcast. 

Until then, enjoy this episode and I will see you next week. 
x Catie

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Today on the podcast, I speak to former fashion designer turned ceramicist Deborah Sweeney.

After a successful career in fashion that saw her working in New York and London, Deborah returned to New Zealand to establish her fashion label in 2002. Her collections were stocked in select boutiques around the world - including the UK, USA, Japan, Denmark, and Australia; her designs were featured in publications like British Vogue, Women's Wear Daily ID, Nylon, and Elle.

However, after fifteen years of running her brand and looking for a change of pace, Deborah took a short sabbatical to spend time with her youngest before he started school. During this time, she completed a clay workshop and fell in love. She left fashion behind in 2017 and has been making ceramics ever since. 

In the following years, Deborah established herself as a creative and innovative ceramicist. Her work is characterised by its simple yet beautiful aesthetic; her creations exude quiet beauty, reflecting thoughtfulness and consideration. As you listen to Deborah discuss her journey from fashion to clay, you'll see that her natural talent, hard work, and dedication have allowed her to master this new craft and build a thriving business on her own terms.

I just loved this chat with Deb. Her thoughtful approach to life and her journey and work are truly inspiring. How cool that taking a break and embarking on a new creative adventure has evolved into a new vocation. 

After this episode, head straight to @_deborahsweeney_ on Instagram to be mesmerised by Deborah's work, process, beautiful ceramics, and gorgeous studio. Then, visit deborahsweeney.com to view the full collection.

I know you will love my kōrero with Deb as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to artist and writer, Fleur Wickes.

After a very successful twenty-year career in photographic portraiture, and with published short stories and poetry under her belt, in 2008 Fleur began drawing the words she wrote: the shape of the drawn words acting as an emotional landscape, adding depth and meaning to the poetry.

 Since then, she’s made a career and a studio as an artist working in word and image, using photography, drawing and painting as her medium.

Fleur is a long-time listener of this podcast and will regularly message me words of wonderful encouragement. When I asked her to come on the podcast, she mentioned it would be an honour but, in all honesty, I think you will agree after listening to this episode, the honour is all mine. I am beyond inspired – not only by Fleurs work which I adore but also by her strength, hard work, grit and determination to turn her true talent into a working business, despite all the curveballs life throws in your way.

I was trying to write an intro to this podcast that would adequately describe Fleur's journey in art and in business, but I think it's just best if you just listen to her story in her own words. In our conversation Fleur is open, raw, funny, vulnerable, and honest – which is exactly like her work, an extension of herself.

And also, I should mention that we recorded this chat in November 2023, towards the end of an extended period of creative leave and not long after this episode goes live, I think March 2024 (Fleur will confirm that!) she will be releasing some new work which I am excited about!

After this episode visit fleurwickes.co.nz to learn more about Fleur and her work. And you must also connect on Instagram @fleurwickes where you will get a wonderful glimpse behind the scenes at Fleurs life as a working artist. 

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Kristy McGregor, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Shepherdess. From the Women, For the Land — Shepherdess is here to connect, empower and inspire women across rural Aotearoa. An organization passionate about creating vibrant rural communities through storytelling and events.

Starting life as a blog and then launching as an independent printed publication in August 2020, Shepherdess was started around Kristy’s kitchen table on a dairy and beef farm in the Horowhenua. Shepherdess believes that telling stories is a great way to reduce social and geographical isolation, stimulate ideas and thinking, and foster connections.

And over the past few years Kristy and the Shepherdess team have expanded their offering which now includes a tv series, an online social club, and as of next week the inaugural Shepherdess Muster will take place in Mōtū, Te Tairāwhiti. The Muster is a three-day rural festival and retreat gathering women from across rural Aotearoa.

Kristy's story and the Shepherdess journey is a wonderful example of prioritising the needs of the community it serves, resulting in a thriving organisation.

And, if you haven’t picked up a print issue of Shepherdess before now, no matter where you live, you will fall in love with this beautiful publication. Every aspect of this magazine is thoughtfully curated – from the inspiring storytelling to the incredible photography and everything in-between.

We had a few technical difficulties with this episode – recorded over three sessions, I’ve stitched this wonderful story together but please bear with if you hear any glitchy edits!

After this episode visit shepherdess.co.nz to learn more. And of course you can connect on Instagram @shepherdess.nz 

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✨LIVE EPISODE✨ An evening of lively and candid conversation with Polly Markus (Miss Polly's Kitchen), Sophie Gilmour (Fatimas, Delicious Business, The Village, Dineaid) and Leisha Jones (Food Writer). Bringing a fresh perspective to hospitality in all its forms - entertaining, feeding, nourishing, and hosting - this was a hilarious night full of lively conversation about food, business, hospitality, success, challenges, creativity and everything in-between.

Co-hosted by Super Creative Podcast and Blank Canvas Catering as part of the Flavours of Plenty festival in Tauranga, New Zealand.

This event proudly supported the Western Bay Women's Fund.

Recorded in March 2025.

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Welcome to a special edition of Super Creative. In this episode, I'm thrilled to present our very first 'Holiday Spectacular'!

This is an episode I've wanted to do for quite a while; a chance to share some of my recommendations, my quick-fire faves, and shows, books and podcasts I've been enjoying throughout the year. And rather than ramble on by myself for an hour, I've invited previous guest and friend of the pod, Mandy Myles from Bookety Book Books to join me. Mandy is the perfect person to recommend all of our holiday reading (of course), and she's got some great TV and podcast recommendations to share.

We kick things off with an overdue business catch-up with Mandy. Our original episode went live in September 2020, and SO much has happened since then. It's lovely to hear how the business is going three years after we first spoke - as always, we cover the highlights, navigating challenges and everything in between.

Enjoy! 
x Catie 

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Today on the podcast I'm catching up with the wonderful Sarah Page - founder and CEO  of the Kindness Collective.

I first interviewed Sarah this time last year and as we have just launched our second Kindness Collective Christmas Joy Store giveaway, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to check in with Sarah and see how the Kindness Collective is getting on a year later. 

The Kindness Collective is such a special organisation, but as this is a podcast where I talk to creative Kiwi women in business, I still think there's also so much we can learn from Sarah in terms of how they run this non profit organisation, the challenges they face, the approach to business, and everything that that encompasses.

So anyway, I hope you get something out of this short episode.

And if you get a chance and you're listening to this in the right time, I'd love it if you would consider donating to my Kindness Collective Christmas Joy Store giveaway. Thanks. (You can find all the information on Insta!)

You can listen to my original episode with Sarah on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Jane Allan, founder of Finery - a range of unique ready-to-pour low and no alcohol cocktails. Finery is here to voice moderation. Since 2019, Finery's mission is to reshape Australasia's drinking culture with low and non-alcohol alternatives. You’ll find Finery on shelves in New Zealand's largest supermarket chains and specialty liquor outlets as well as in their online store.

 Jane’s background is in finance and commercial property. After going through a health and fitness journey in late 2018, Jane couldn’t find anything that ticked the boxes for what she wanted in a refreshing, but healthier cocktail and she found herself thinking more and more about creating a beverage of her own. With no previous experience in FMCG, Jane reached out to people in the industry and step-by-step – including a few setbacks – her vision started to gain traction. 

 What intrigued me about Jane's journey was the idea of starting a self-funded FMCG brand from scratch, family owned with no corporate backing. In a relatively short time, she has developed and launched a product that is now competing with big brands and going from strength to strength. 

 For more information about Finery and their delicious low and no alcohol cocktails visit finerycocktails.co.nz or follow along with the Finery journey on Instagram @finerycocktails

I know you will love my kōrero with Jane as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Jessica Clarke, co-founder of Mother Made, a 100% all-natural, plant-based dietary supplement made from nothing but mushrooms. Using the benefits of natural fungus, Mother Made helps support the brain, body, skin and gut; they have a mushroom for everything.

Mother Made's purpose is to shine a light on one of the planet's true minute marvels: the mushroom, nature's greatest healer.

In 2021, Jessica co-founded Mother Made alongside her long-time best friend and fellow entrepreneur, Emily Blanchett. They had both tried medicinal mushrooms whilst living overseas. When they found themselves back in New Zealand during the pandemic, it was the perfect opportunity to start Mother Made.

If the name Jessica Clarke is familiar, that's because she is one of our country's most in-demand models; first discovered at fifteen, by seventeen, Jess had walked the runways in Milan, Paris, New York and London. Since then, the London-based model and entrepreneur has featured in fashion campaigns and on runways for designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and Mulberry, starred in countless magazine editorials and became the first New Zealand model to walk for Victoria's Secret in 2011.

It only takes a quick scroll of Jess's Instagram to see that she lives a glamorous and international jet-set life that would be pretty different to most of us listening to this podcast. And yet, Jess is a down-to-earth Kiwi girl at heart, and this was a lovely conversation about two best friends, their love affair with medicinal mushrooms and turning the ultimate lockdown project into a business that has thrived since launch.

I know you will become obsessed with mushrooms after this conversation! Make sure you head to mothermade.co.nz to check out the full range or visit @mothermade_mushrooms on Instagram for inspiring mushroom content. 

I know you will love my kōrero with Jessica as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Miria Flavell, founder and owner of Hine Collection, a women's activewear and athleisure brand but also a community-led, purpose-driven movement built to inspire change. By women for women and indigenous-owned, Hine is leading the way as one of the world's most size-inclusive and diverse activewear brands. Currently stocking thirteen sizes (XXS - 8XL), it's safe to say that this brand truly champions body diversity.

Miria's journey began in 2018 when she started Hine Collection in her garage. Fueled by her personal health and fitness journey, she embarked on a mission to create activewear that embraced all body types. 

Over the past five years, alongside building the Hine brand, Miria opened (and has since sold) a gym called The Movement NZ, just re-launched her supplements range under the name Hine Body and, since we spoke, has also released a Hine Collection app.

I have been in awe, watching from the sidelines (slash behind my phone) at not only the creation of this incredible brand but the part that has had the most impact on me is the genuine, active, engaged and passionate community that Miria and her team have cultivated that support and contribute in so many ways to the brand's success.

I seriously took so much from this conversation with Miria; we discussed her business journey – in real talk - the highs, the challenges and everything in between, and I loved it. I cannot wait to see the continued growth and evolution of Hine Collection and where this brand is headed.

You can visit hinecollection.com to see the full range of size-inclusive activewear or to get a real feel for this community-led, purpose-driven movement you can follow    @hinecollection on Insta, Facebook or TikTok .

I know you will love my kōrero with Miria as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Claire Hammon, co-founder and Creative Director of independent jewellery studio Meadowlark.

The Meadowlark story is a love story between the creative minds of Claire and co-founders and partner Greg Fromont. Starting from a makeshift work bench in their Auckland home, the evolution of Meadowlark reflects their mutual passion for art, nature, travel and the magical craft of jewellery making.

Established in 2006, Meadowlarks offering includes everyday essentials, experimental and enigmatic seasonal collections, and Ceremonial, for very special occasions. With few exceptions, Meadowlark jewellery is made-to-order at the studio in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland by their team of talented jewellers. Meadowlark is designed to last, and always made in a way that’s mindful of the earth we share.

To say I was thrilled to get the chance to talk to Claire about the Meadowlark journey is an understatement. This is another brand where I have been a long-time fan, consumer and admirer of the art-inspired, design-led ethos behind the brand. My most precious (material) item, my engagement ring, is from Meadowlark and I still look at it with the same delight I felt when I first put it on 7.5 years ago.

After this chat you can visit meadowlark.co.nz to be inspired (and if you are like me, add some items to your wish list) and then head to @meadowlarkjewellery on Insta for even more temptation. 

I know you will love my korero with Claire as much as I did. 

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloe Zara Munro – award-winning hairstylist and founder of Chloe Zara Hair – a mindfully curated, premium haircare collection that fuses the best of science with the wonder of nature.

With two decades in the hair industry, Chloe has amassed a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to create healthy hair. Launching in 2020, Chloe Zara Hair is formulated and made in New Zealand with clean beauty principles and premium ingredients top of mind, the ever-growing range focuses on creating a simple, yet luxurious haircare routine for all that nourishes the scalp and the hair.

Unsurprisingly the Chloe Zara Hair has quickly gathered a cult-following and in this chat we talk about Chloe’s journey as hairstylist, where the idea came from, the strong values and ethos behind her products, the launch and subsequent growth as well as all the challenges and realities of launching a business in the last few years alongside starting a family.

I really enjoyed talking to Chloe, it felt like I was talking to an old friend, and I realized afterwards that that is the skill of someone that has built her career making strong connections with people, with lives being shared over the hairdressers and where more often than not loyal clients become long-time friends.

I know you will love my kōrero with Chloe as much as I did.

And after this chat make sure you head straight over to chloezara.com to check out the full range and learn more about the products – or you can follow the brand on instagram for a wealth of haircare education and styling tips @chloezarahair and follow Chloe herself at @chloezara_. 

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Meg Gallagher – visual artist and denim designer.  

Meg has spent the past decade in Australia working in top design roles for some of the most recognisable brands in the fashion industry including Camila and Marc, Insight and Ksubi. After years of the intensive fashion loop she  started to feel the itch to create slower work with her hands so she translated everything she knew about denim, textiles and colour into creating art. She started selling pieces privately and demand swiftly grew into creating commissions and showing in galleries.

Returning home to Aotearoa in March 2022, Meg lives in Ōtepoti Dunedin working from a shared studio space called the Crystal Ballroom. Megs ability to translate nature’s rugged beauty and shifting energy into incredible large-scale contemporary landscapes have attracted collectors across the globe. Her use of denim as a canvas and the textured treatments she applies speaks to her time in the fashion industry.

I was so keen to chat with Meg about her creative journey, from the highs of the fashion world to stepping back, slowing down, moving to the bottom of the South Island and embarking on a career change as a working artist. She’s achieved such wonderful success in such a short time, and as with all of the artists I speak to, I love hearing how they are able to make a living turning a passion into a business.

When I think of some of the high profile and glamourous brands Meg has worked with, it would be easy to be intimated but our conversation was an absolute delight, I’m sure we could have talked for much longer. Meg is an open book, down-to-earth, funny and happy to chat about all areas of her artist life.

And after this chat, or perhaps even during, I suggest you head straight over to Megs Instagram @meggallaghercreative and prepare yourselves to be captivated by the beauty of her work. Then you can head to her website – meggallaghercreative.com and sign yourself up to receive her next catalogue.

I know you will love my kōrero with Meg as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Emilie Pullar – fashion designer and co-founder of womenswear label Maaike and the pasta chef behind the recipe website and instagram account Burnt Butter Table.

This is such an interesting episode as I chat to Emilie right at the crossroads of her business journey.

In 2010, Emilie and her business partner Abby van Schreven founded their brand Maaike and have grown a loyal following in New Zealand and overseas, becoming known for their timeless and easy to wear pieces and their custom prints. In this conversation we talk about the early days of Maaike and all of the successes and challenges of running a fashion brand from their clothes being shown at New York Fashion Week and dressing Jacinda Ardern to being in business through two recessions, a global pandemic and an ever-changing industry.

As we recorded this episode, Emilie and Abby were getting ready to publicly announce that after fourteen years in business, they were closing the label – on their own terms. We talk about the journey that led to this decision and what the future looks like for Emilie.

Which is, one of original reasons that I approached Emilie to be on the podcast. I don’t know how I stumbled across the Burnt Butter Table Instagram account but from the moment I did, I was instantly captivated. I then realised that the person behind the account was a kiwi, and a fashion designer by day. The Burnt Butter Table Instagram account has (at the time of recording) 129k followers – and if you are thinking, I haven’t heard of it – that’s because most of Emilie’s audience is currently in North America. 

Both the Burnt Butter Table instagram and website are a visual feast of the most incredible food photography and videos as well as delicious and easy-to-follow original recipes.

 What started as a lockdown project, has now become Emilie Pullar’s second business chapter.

To learn more about Maaike in its final few months, you can visit maaikeandco.com or @maaikeclothing on Instagram. And then you can open your Instagram world to a pasta-lovers heaven @burntbuttertable or find the most amazing recipes at burntbuttertable.com

I know you will love my kōrero with Emilie as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Aroha Tamihana – owner of Maimoa Creative, a design studio based in Tauranga that is passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. Her aim is to help normalise the use of te reo Māori in everyday life.

In her own words Aroha is a graphic designer, hand lettering artist, wife to a passionate Māori teacher, māmā, perfectionist, learner, and advocate for te reo Māori. Maimoa Creative was birthed out of her desire to fuse two of her passions (typography and te ao Māori) to help normalise te reo Māori in Aotearoa and support other learners on their journey.

As well her business, Aroha has grown a significant presence on Instagram – using her platform of over fifty-three thousand followers (and counting) to educate, advocate and celebrate Māori language and culture. She does this in the most down-to-earth, informative, clever and often funny way.

As well as beautiful products, Maimoa Creative has an awesome blog that contains some epic resources around Māori language and culture – the website address is maimoa.nz or you can find Aroha on Instagram @maimoa.creative and be prepared to take a deep dive – you will learn so much going through her content! 

I know you will love my kōrero with Aroha as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Lucy Burke - Founder and Managing Director of Lucy's, a large-scale hire company redefining what event hire looks like in Aotearoa.

What began as a small idea to create better hire has grown into a large-scale operation with a head office in Mount Maunganui and warehouses in Auckland and Palmerston North - supporting everything from weddings and festivals to corporate activations and intimate dinner parties.

In this episode, Lucy shares about:

⭐️ Launching L.L Hire in 2014 to evolving into Lucy’s

⭐️ Her bold vision to disrupt the NZ hire industry

⭐️ The hustle behind building a business from scratch

⭐️ Confidence in her vision and what she’s creating

⭐️ Honest insights into the challenges of running a business

Lucy is honest, funny, and full of drive. I loved this conversation - her energy is infectious, her insights generous, and her honesty about the hard work behind the scenes is refreshing.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Lucy as much as I did.

After listening I encourage you to visit the Lucy’s website lucysevents.com and get inspired about all the wonderful events you could create using their wonderful furniture And of course, follow Lucy’s on insta @lucyseventhire for even more epic event inspo.

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Hi, everyone. Just a really quick note from me before we launch into this episode.  I have been on holiday and have come back a little sick and I'm running a little bit behind. So I  decided to re-release an episode that isn't too out of date and that also could keep my little one episode a week algorithm going! So for those of you that haven't listened to this episode with Frances Shoemack from Abel, I know that you will love it. And for those of you that have already listened to this episode, I will be back next week with a brand new amazing episode. Have a great week. x Catie

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In this episode I speak with the clever Frances Shoemack - founder of Abel, a modern 100% plant-derived fragrance house fixated on a better future.

Following a failed search for a natural perfume that was chic, modern and long lasting. Abel was founded in Amsterdam by Frances with a simple goal - to create the world’s best natural perfume. For nearly a decade, Abel have been working on that mission without compromising on ethics or aesthetics, and in doing so, inspire positive change.

Now based in the brands Wellington Fabriek (which is Dutch for factory), Abel is sold in 33 countries including Japan, the US and Germany and beloved by customers around the world.

I love this this is a slightly different take on a kiwi business journey – considering this is a kiwi that started her company on the other side of the world, achieved some global success and then brought her business back home. I was full of admiration for Frances even before we chatted and our conversation did not disappoint – it’s hard not to get nervous when talking to these incredible women but Frances was so genuine, humble and generous with her time telling me her story (we were on a time limit so I was trying very hard to get all my questions in!).

Please enjoy my conversation with Frances. I know you’ll love it as much as I did.

You can find Abel Odor online at abelfragrance.com and check them out on Insta - @abelfragrance

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Eliana Glover –managing director of FSL foods, a family run business with 20 years’ experience sourcing and selling frozen fruit and vegetables. FSL work closely with local and international growers to produce leading retail brands that we find in our supermarket freezers such as Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, the majority of which are packed by the team in their Nelson based factory.

Eli’s story is slightly different to many of my previous guests. Over the past few years she’s had quite the entrepreneurial journey which has led to her current role. After identifying a gap in the baking market, Eli launched Hill St Wholefoods in early 2019, which offered easy, affordable and nutritious plant-based baking mixes for the modern baker. Building the business from the ground up, Hill St Wholefoods quickly acquired a presence and stockists throughout Aotearoa and Australia. 

However, Eli faced an unexpected challenge in 2021 when a trademarking dispute arose from an Australian company. Faced with the cost of continuing the legal battle or rebuilding the brand under a new name – Eli made the choice to sell Hill St to New Zealand company Mrs Rogers, who rebranded the products under their existing baking line. It was then that Eli refocused her attention to the family business, taking on the role of Managing Director at FSL.

So, as you can see, in a few short years Eli has learnt a lot of business lessons, the good and the bad, from awesome highs to massive challenges. There is so much that we can learn from Eli’s story, and I absolutely loved this chat. Like with all my guests, Eli was so open and willing to share all the details of her business journey and her experience and learnings makes for such an inspiring listen.

I really loved talking to her about her current role and learning more about the world of FMCG – a world which I really don’t know too much about. We talk about the broad scope of her role – from business strategy, pricing and logistics to new product development and marketing, there is so much creativity and opportunity, I personally learnt so much.

Anyway, to learn more about FSL you can visit their website fslfoods.co.nz or find them on Instagram @fslfoodsltd but probably the best way you can learn about their delicious products is by finding them in the freezer aisle of your supermarket! 

I know you will love my chat with Eli as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Julia Matthews –founder of Two Islands, a range of lifestyle food and dietary supplements creating daily rituals for skin, hair, nails, joints, gut health, brain and sleep.

Made in Aotearoa, Two Islands is a blend of science and nature, an expertly formulated range of intentionally crafted supplements using only the highest quality ingredients at effective doses. Two Islands aims to simplify wellness and give its customers greater control over the health of their bodies, peace of mind and possibly even delight their soul.

Since the brand’s launch in 2017, Two Islands has quickly grown to be one of the most successful and recognised wellness brands in New Zealand, with over twenty-seven thousand followers on Instagram.

Like with many of my guests, you will hear in this episode that I am a big brand fan of Two Islands and I’ve been using the Protein Powder in my daily smoothies for years. As well as the taste and quality of the product, I’ve always really admired the brand from a business sense, from the outset the branding and marketing has always been so beautiful, simple, and clever, standing out from others on the shelf.

I first approached Julia to come on the podcast about 6 weeks before the birth of her twin-baby girls so the timing didn’t quite work. I was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to talk to Juls for my 50th episode. After watching the brand from afar, I was desperate to learn all about the inner workings of the brand and this conversation didn’t disappoint. I am in so much admiration of the business Juls has created and her role within it – I want a business like Two Islands for myself! I love that she has created a business that ticks so many boxes – a wellness product that is honest and ethical, beautiful branding, clever marketing and so many great opportunities for business growth both here and further afield, and it’s just a really cool business.

So, if you don’t already know all about Two Islands you can find their incredible product range and learn more about ingredients and the brands ethos at twoislandsco.com or follow on Instagram at @twoislandsco. 

I know you will love my chat with Juls as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Victoria Harris – co-founder of The Curve, a financial education platform providing investing and finance content to women globally. As well as a website, Harris and her co-founder Sophie Hallwright host workshops, corporate events, and (my personal favourite) multi award-winning podcast, called Raising The Curve.

With over ten years in the investment and finance industry, Vic continued to see the women around her struggle with the confidence to build their finances.

Together with Sophie, they created The Curve - a safe space for women to get investment-savvy, without the noise and confusion. A place for women to learn about investing in a way that makes sense to them and makes sense for their lifestyle. And one of the best things about The Curve is that no question is a silly question. The platform is founded on the idea that if you’re asking it, so is everyone else.

I am a recent and big fan of The Curve. As a fellow podcaster, I am full of admiration of what Vic and Sophie have created as well as being the perfect target audience for the content that The Curve generates. As you will hear me tell Vic in this episode, I WISH that I had had this kind of information available to me in my early twenties.

This is such an awesome chat with Vic. I loved hearing all about her life in the investment and finance industry and the story behind launching The Curve. Vic and Sophie are just so inspiring and they have created a really clever business in such a short time. In this conversation I gain some invaluable insight and it was such a treat to get to pick Vic’s brain one-to-one.

I know you will definitely want to go and learn more about The Curve (if you don’t follow them already!) so head over to thecurve.co.nz or follow @thecurve____ on Instagram for all sorts of amazing and clever financial education content.

I know you will love my chat with Vic as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Hurley – co-founder of luxury luggage and accessories brand Honest Wolf.

Sophie, along with her husband and co-founder Sam, are part of the third generation to farm at Papanui Estate. Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Papanui Estate covers 3,300 hectares and is home to over 25,000 happy, healthy sheep. Their property has been thriving for more than 80 years and they hope to keep it alive and well for at least another century or two.

Honest Wolf launched in June 2020. Sophie and Sam were inspired by the phasing out of plastic bags and were looking for a way to utilise the high quantities of wool produced on Papanui Estate. Together they came up with Honest Wolf’s first product; the casual shopper – a biodegradable, fashionable shopping bag made from wool. 

In a few short years they have since expanded their range to include high-quality tote bags, luggage, wallets and more - designed in the country to withstand the city. The brand has grown quickly, and they have even opened a beautiful flagship store in Hunterville right on State Highway 1 between Wellington and Taupo.

It was wonderful to chat with Sophie about all aspects of the Honest Wolf journey, from concept to creation, logistics and lessons learnt and then looking ahead to the future. Their journey is super inspiring, I’m in awe of this young couple (well, younger than me!) and the drive and passion that has created Honest Wolf.

To learn more about Honest Wolf and to check out their beautiful luggage and accessories visit honestwolf.co.nz or to go behind the scenes, take a look at the brand and and get a glimpse at life on the farm you can follow @honest.wolf on Instagram.

I know you will love my chat with Sophie as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Olivia Boswell – award-winning public relations and communications specialist and founder of Common Ground PR. 

Olivia is a multi-faceted operator. With her extensive experience in the cultural space and her passion for New Zealand businesses with heart, she offers a unique and creative perspective. Common Ground PR supports companies with big goals in their journeys, from launching and profile building to maintaining a covetable position in the media.

It's not often I interview people on what I call the 'service' side of building a brand and business. Still, as many of my long-time listeners will know, I'm obsessed with PR, and I love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories about working alongside incredible businesses to help grow and build brands. And when I say incredible businesses and brands – these include podcast favourite Boring Oat Milk, brain drink Ārepa and recently the Womens Rugby World Cup.

Liv and I have an extensive extended network of mutual friends, but we truly connected after I spoke to Morgan Maw from Boring. I was really interested to hear everything about Liv's business journey.

Starting with redundancy at the beginning of a global pandemic, Liv’s journey to becoming a business owner is unique, and I know you will find a lot of value in her words. I'm so thankful to Liv for the transparency and generosity she shares in detail about the early days of Common Ground and her vulnerability and honesty when sharing some of the personal challenges she has faced throughout her time in business. 

This is such a fun chat, I laughed a lot and I enjoyed Liv's perspective on work and life, and overall, I think the work she does and the business she is building is just really really cool.

To learn more about Liv and Common Ground after this episode, visit commonground.co.nz or to get at behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a PR specialist follow @livboswell on Instagram.

I know you will love my chat with Liv as much as I did.  

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Katey Mandy – founder of the New Zealand botanical skincare brand RAAIE.

After 15 years working in the creative industry for other high-profile names in luxury beauty, Katey launched her own active botanical skincare brand just over a year ago. 

RAAIE represents a new realm of science-backed botanical skincare. With the antioxidant power of New Zealand botanicals and backed by the latest ingredients in cosmeceutical science, RAAIE is looking to redefine the clean cosmeceutical skincare game.

I first became aware of RAAIE not long after its launch. Suddenly I saw these beautiful bottles everywhere and was instantly intrigued. From an interested observer, every aspect of this brand launch seemed to hit the mark –unique packaging, gorgeous branding and imagery, creative content, and storytelling. And, of course, alongside the beautiful exterior – the inside really does count too – the products themselves have launched to rave reviews, global awards and an instant cult following.

I really enjoyed this chat with Katey – I loved hearing how far RAAIE has come in, this brand has made a significant impact in the short time since launch, and for me personally, it’s always just so wonderful to see a business that place so much importance on brand and marketing and to see that commitment pay off.

To learn more about RAAIE after this episode, visit raaie.co.nz or follow the brand on Instagram @__raaie__ 

I know you will love my chat with Katey as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Claire Stapleton – a self-taught, New Zealand born artist based in Sydney, Australia.

Inspired by the human form and the connections we have with each other, Claire’s work is a continuous journey as she explores both conscious and unconscious responses through the process of painting on paper, raw linen and cotton canvas, and ceramics.

Only four years into her practice, Claire’s use of expressive colours, gestures and form is ever evolving. She is interested in the negative space around us, exploring dynamic brush strokes and colour palettes to bring to life playful impasto portraits. Claire’s work hangs in homes and businesses around the world.

As you will hear, it was a friendship connection that led me to talk to Claire for the podcast. As with many of my guests, I’d become aware of Claire’s work a few years ago when she was just starting out and have followed along with her progress ever since, watching her work start to adorn the walls of my friends’ homes. I was really interested to talk to Claire as someone that taking a self-taught creative hobby and turning into a working artist.

On a personal note, I got SO much out of my chat with Claire. I feel like our conversation came at exactly the right time for me and listening to her journey, and her advice was just the tonic I needed as I attempt to take a few brave new steps this year. I think this will be such an inspiring episode for any of us that have a creative yearning, want to be brave and try new things but have no idea where to start.

And no doubt after this episode you will want to learn more about Claire and her work – you can find her at byclairestapleton.com or on Instagram @byclairestapleton.

I hope you love my chat with Claire as much as I did!

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Today on the podcast, I speak to Sarah Lindsay – founder of Sala, a multidisciplinary movement community in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland.

Sala is more than just sweating. Born from the desire to create impactful experiences, integrated living and community, Sala hosts over 85 weekly classes in 12 disciplines, including yoga, reformer pilates, barre, HIIT, sound healing and more.

When Sarah moved to Auckland from London in 2018, she struggled to find her ‘place’ or her ‘people’, and after letting her loneliness transform into action, Sala was born. Over the last four years Sala has evolved and transformed in early 2023 became a full wellness mecca by doubling its physical space to host a new reformer pilates studio, healing room, concept store and a community co-working space.

I’m not going to lie; for those that know me, exercise and movement are often more of a chore than a passion, and I certainly don’t spend as much time as I should focusing on mindfulness and spiritual connection. And so, while I was really excited to talk to Sarah about SALA and the amazing business she has built and is growing, I wasn’t sure how much I would relate to the chat. 

But I was pleasantly surprised by how much I took from our conversation. I absolutely loved learning about Sarah’s life and business journey – from her life in the UK, yoga training in India, meeting a kiwi and moving to NZ before ever having visited and everything about the conception, creation and growth of SALA. I was captivated by every word!

After this episode, you will want to learn more about SALA and the beautiful community-driven business that Sarah has created. You can find SALA at www.sala.studio or on Instagram @sala_akl

I know you will love my chat with Sarah as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast I speak to the incredible Mimi Gilmour Buckley - entrepreneur, restauranteur, hospitality guru, creative director, and mother. Many of you will know her as co-founder of burger empire, Burger Burger, she's also the owner and creative director of brand and design agency Mates and more recently she's the entrepreneur behind a new skincare range and resilience-building app, IAMMI.

Burger Burger opened in Ponsonby, Auckland in 2014 and is now in six locations around NZ. After spending many years overseeing the running of the restaurants, Mimi is now focusing on running Mates Agency and getting ready to launch IAMMI.

As passionate as she is about business, Mimi’s most important role is that of mother to her two gorgeous daughters, Olympia and Octavia. After her birth in 2017, beautiful Olympia was diagnosed with quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy and epilepsy which has had a profound effect on the lives of Mimi and her family. Along with everything else Mimi has going on in her life, she also an advocate for Olympia, families like her own and Starship Children’s Hospital.

In this episode we talk about everything – from the very beginning of Mimi’s career journey, all her successes, challenges, learnings, and lessons both personally and professionally – and she also let me grill her for some marketing insights which I just loved. This is a very honest, vulnerable, and sometimes emotional conversation. I just feel so incredibly fortunate when these wonderful women come on my podcast and share their lives with me in such detail and with such generosity. I am in awe of Mimi and everything she’s accomplished so far – she’s a risk taker, a creative thinker, a change maker, hospo queen, marketing genius, fierce mama and also just a normal human like the rest of us.

After this chat you can find Mimi in many places online but on instagram you can find her @iammi.co @matesagency or @burgerburgernz.

My friends, this is a lonnnnng chat. You might need listen over a few sittings or just go on a really long walk.

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Sage - founder and editor of Sage Journal, the go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Zealand and Australia.

Sage Journal is a space where gardening is more than just a skill - it’s a creative outlet, a form of self-expression and a collaboration between people, plants and place. 

Emma’s mission is to make gardening accessible, inspirational and deeply fulfilling. Through high-quality photography, in-depth storytelling and expert knowledge, Sage Journal is a trusted voice in the gardening and design space and Emma has thoughtfully grown Sage Journal from a passion project into a thriving business and active community. 

We talk about: 

🌱 Starting Sage Journal as a passion project

🌱 Growing an engaged and thoughtful community 

🌱 Turning creative ideas into a sustainable business

🌱 Creating meaningful and valuable content

🌱 Behind-the-scenes of running an online platform

🌱 An exciting new project coming later this year 👀

Emma is thoughtful, open, and full of insight. I loved this conversation - not only did I love to hear how Sage Journal came to life, but as you will hear I came away feeling so personally inspired.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Emma as much as I did.

After listening, make sure you visit sagejournal.co.nz for inspiration not only for garden enthusiasts but for design lovers and nature-inspired creatives as well. And make sure you sign up for the email newsletter too. Of course you can follow @sage.journal on Instagram (and you can find it on Facebook and Pinterest too!)

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Today on the podcast I speak with the clever Frances Shoemack - founder of Abel Odor, a modern 100% plant-derived fragrance house fixated on a better future.

Following a failed search for a natural perfume that was chic, modern and long lasting. Abel was founded in Amsterdam by Frances with a simple goal - to create the world’s best natural perfume. For nearly a decade, Abel have been working on that mission without compromising on ethics or aesthetics, and in doing so, inspire positive change.

Now based in the brands Wellington Fabriek (which is Dutch for factory), Abel is sold in 33 countries including Japan, the US and Germany and beloved by customers around the world.

I love this this is a slightly different take on a kiwi business journey – considering this is a kiwi that started her company on the other side of the world, achieved some global success and then brought her business back home. I was full of admiration for Frances even before we chatted and our conversation did not disappoint – it’s hard not to get nervous when talking to these incredible women but Frances was so genuine, humble and generous with her time telling me her story (we were on a time limit so I was trying very hard to get all my questions in!).

Please enjoy my conversation with Frances. I know you’ll love it as much as I did.

You can find Abel Odor online at abelodor.com and check them out on Insta - @abelodor

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Today on the podcast I speak to the wonderful Bec Snelling – the creative force behind Snelling, a multidisciplinary studio specialising in lighting, furniture, and objects. Originally established in 2007 as a collaboration between Bec and her father Douglas, a series of unpredictable and challenging events – which included personal transformation, artistic rejuvenation, retirement, and a factory fire led to the rebirth of the acclaimed design studio from Douglas and Bec to Snelling.

Shaped by Bec’s formal training as a fine artist and her years of experience as a designer, Snelling remains a furniture and design studio dedicated to delivering powerful products, blending traditional engineering elements with experimental aspirations. And at its core, the values of Douglas and Bec remain at the heart of Snelling: beautiful craftsmanship, collaboration, and authenticity. 

We recorded this episode a couple of months ago and following our chat Snelling Studio won two Editor's Choice Awards at the Design Show Australia - winning both the Accessories/Object/Art and Lighting categories. Snelling Studio have been invited to show at the Melbourne Design Fair in May 2023 - an incredible achievement which confirms the strength of the studio's new direction and creative approach.

Bec has an epic story to tell, and I took so much joy from our conversation. I know you will enjoy my chat with Bec as much as I did.

After this episode, you can find Snelling online at snellingstudio.com and check them out on Insta - @snellingstudio

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Today on the podcast I speak to the clever Sally McDonald – founder of The Arc Dept. Dedicated to crafting and curating beautifully designed architectural hardware, The Arc Depts exquisitely crafted door handles and custom resin furniture are art in function.

As a design studio, The Arc Dept. focus on creating spaces with an emphasis on considered details. The meeting of points and junctions between materials are so important and can become the hero of a design. So often door and joinery pulls are an afterthought but it’s one part of a design you touch and use every day. Why wouldn’t you want to make it as beautiful as you can with its texture, shape and colour?

The Arc Dept offer a range of bespoke door handles and custom furniture but really it’s Sally’s journey into the world of resin that epitomises the functional art pieces she strives to create. Her evolving range of handcrafted beautiful designs that is what the interiors industry is loving and her work features in homes and interior projects in NZ and Australia.

I met Sally earlier this year when I attended one of her Auckland resin workshops. It wasn’t till afterwards that I realized that she would be a great person to chat to as the creative business that Sally is building is quite unique. The world of resin is SO interesting – after one workshop I could really see the amount of time and skill needed to produce such beautiful work (let’s just say I think I’ll need more than one workshop to get to Sally’s level) but one of the best things about her story is that she is self-taught. Her stunning designs are the result of trial, error and a huge dose of creativity and vision.

After this chat I know you will want to see Sally’s work for yourself – you can find her at thearcdept.com,  follow her on Instagram @thearcdept or you might even want to get your hands dirty and join her for a workshop so check out @workshops_by_arc.

I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.

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Today on the podcast I speak with the incredible Sarah Page -  founder of the Kindness Collective. 

In 2014, Sarah and her husband Dave started a small mobile food bank operation delivering food to a local Women’s Refuge group and began growing a behind-the-scenes group of friends and family, finding ways to give back to their community.

The Kindness Collective registered as a charity in 2020 and is now a network of over 25,000 people with active donors, volunteers, followers, brands and businesses all working together to build a kinder Aotearoa.

The Kindness Collective community believes that every Kiwi deserves kindness. They believe that everyone should at the very least have access to the basics in life: food, clothing, shelter and safety. Every Kiwi deserves to have everything they need to thrive, so the Kindness Collective work to fill the gaps in government support wherever possible through donations of everyday essentials and moments of joy.

I can’t remember when I first came across Sarah Page – I’m pretty sure it was on Instagram or it might have been on TV. However, as soon as I heard of the Kindness Collective I started following along and keeping up with what they were doing. As you will all know, I have been incredibly inspired by every woman I’ve interviewed on this podcast – I don’t have any favourites! But I am just so humbled and in awe of women like Sarah. Someone who started with an idea to help others and has literally put her time, money and whole heart where her mouth is. I find it particularly inspiring as over the years I’ve had many thoughts of giving my time (like many of us do) and life so often gets in the way. So, when I encounter women like Sarah – it really does inspire and motivate me to do more.

I loved chatting with Sarah – I know you will love hearing the Kindness Collective creative business journey as much as I did.

After interviewing Sarah, I decided I would like to use this little but mighty Super Creative platform to help raise some money for this incredible organization to spread joy this Christmas. I’d love your help! https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/super-creative-x-the-kindness-collective

You can find the Kindness Collective at kindness.co.nz or on Instagram @kindnesscollectivefoundation

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