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THE MODERN CRONE

Season 5: The Spirit of Love with PhD Student and Commentator on Gender and Sexuality Representation in Australian Film and Society, Issey Kane

Issey Kane, is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne who is researching the intersection of public and cultural policy to explore the fifty year-long project that is curating Australia's national identity through film. 

Raised in Singapore from an early age, Issey embarked on her academic journey at the Australian International School before graduating from the International Baccalaureate program in 2016. She pursued her passion for the arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Media and Communication and Film and Cultural Studies from the University of Melbourne. Continuing her scholarly pursuits, she obtained a Master of Arts and Cultural Management in 2022 and has just begun her PhD as of February 2024 after spending a semester teaching at the University in film and visual media classes. 

 Beyond the surface of cinema, Issey's research delves deep into the nuances of representations and aesthetics within National Cinemas. Her focus lies in deciphering the cultural resonance embedded in films and understanding their impact on audiences. Of particular interest to her, as a lesbian, is the portrayal of gender and sexuality in these national films, and the industrial landscape that shapes their narratives through policy on funding, distribution, and exhibition.

 Through her work, Issey strives to uncover the intricate connections between film, culture, and identity, shedding light on the broader socio-political landscape of Australia through a contemporary and historical lens. 

Join us as we explore Issey’s journey as a young lesbian in today’s world and the subtle prejudices that still exist; the queer identity in public spaces; the importance of self-censorship when travelling; the continuous nature of ’coming out’ in a hetero-normative standard of most societies; the impact of Pride and D&I movements for young gay lovers; the impact of institutional gender dynamics; what’s the best way to navigate the queer gender labels; the importance of honest representation of self and listening…and so much more!

The Modern Crone team -

Theme music and season intro tracks:

Sam Joole: 

www.samjoole.com

Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

https://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/

Luanasuciu@gmail.com 

Voice editing:

Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studios

maskmusicstudios@outlook.com

The Spirit of Love with Psychologist and Life Coach, Dr Glenn Graves

Glenn is an American psychologist and Life Coach with specialisation in Creativity and believes that creativity is an essential component in healing. For nearly two decades, Glenn has counselled expatriate and Singaporean individuals and families on a variety of issues, including PTSD, anger management, anxiety, alcohol abuse, marital conflicts, cross cultural marital conflicts, divorce, sexual compulsion, adolescents and their family, to name a few. 

Glenn also formerly lectured at the School of Positive Psychology in Singapore. Glenn believes in addressing all the elements in a holistic approach to health and co-founded Elemental Wellness which is the wellness component of his business Counselling Perspective. He’s also the founder of Mindful Pathway which is dedicated to the technical neuroscience of healing. Using state of the art technology they can assess and train for adhd, anxiety, ocd, and a myriad of other issues. He’s a father of a son who was raised in Singapore and has a wealth of experience in some of the topics we discuss in this fascinating episode.

Join us as we explore the correlation between the digital mindset and the race for love; the changing concept of love; the importance of reflection; How we form our understanding of love from our family of origin and personal mythologies; Why do we sabotage love?; Why can there be so much cruelty in the love game?; Is love blind?; The physiology of young love and infatuation; The role of responsibility in love; Dr Glenn’s top tips for opening your heart to love…and so much more.

 You can contact Dr Glenn here:

https://www.counselingperspective.com/therapists/dr-glenn-graves


The Modern Crone team -

Theme music and season intro tracks:

Sam Joole: 

www.samjoole.com

Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

https://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/

Luanasuciu@gmail.com 

Voice editing:

Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studios

maskmusicstudios@outlook.com

Rebecca Downie is an international personal branding photographer whose clients are based across the UK, Singapore and Australia. 

 Her great uncle was a photographer and it was the many old photos from her mum's life that instilled in her the value of photos. A tangible record of a life lived. 

 From teen years she often had a camera in her hand but with no creative role models in her life she followed the traditional path of uni and business, followed by a 15 year career in the media and marketing industry. 

 When looking to leave corporate to create a life on her terms she turned to her love of photography.

Her passion is empowering women leaders and founders to proudly take the space they deserve. 

Her 'why' in business is to provide a service that not only creates a portfolio of stunning on-brand marketing images for their business, but one that shows them, via the power of her lens, just how fabulous they are. And how the world already sees them.

You can find more about Rebecca here:

www.rebeccadowniephotography.com

www.instagram.com/Rebecca.Downie.photography 

www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccadowniephotography

Creative Spirit with Professional Artist - Mishell Leong

Malaysian born Artist, Mishell Leong is a life expressionist; passionate about communicating her love for life through her use of vivid colours and bold techniques found in her iconic artwork.

Mishell’s signature style is a credit to her ever expansive and evolving nature. She has liberated herself from the constraints of traditional techniques and preconceptions of what and how art should be, using her distinct style and vibrant colours as an avenue to communicate her inspirations and messages to the world.

As a multiculturalist who has lived all over the world, Mishell very much identifies with Western culture and way of life, as much as she does with Asian culture. Mishell started out her professional career as a Chartered Accountant in London which quickly transported her to New York, Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore and beyond. Mishell’s journey in the world of finance came to an end in 2012 when she gave into her true calling of expression and has not looked back. 

As all great stories often tell, life has taken her one full circle and she now finds herself residing back in Switzerland beside stunning Lake Zurich creating more than ever.

Mishell taps into life’s energetic flow drawing on love and the beauty of each given moment & all that surrounds us to create her new collection.

Mishell Leong is proudly represented by International Artist Management and Art Consultancy firm Curate International – with a presence in London and Singapore.

Join us as Mishell shares her journey from corporate career into professional artist, how she works with colour and form in every aspect of her life, some unusual sources of inspiration (which include being spanked), how she interweaves spiritual symbolism into her works and so much more.

You can find out more about Mishell here:

www.mishellleong.com 

www.curate-international.com/mishell-leong

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=mishell%20leong%20art

https://www.instagram.com/mishellleongart/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishell-leong

Creative Spirit with Film Director, Musician, Commercial Advertising Director - Adrian Van de Velde

Born with prodigious music and technical talents, Adrian started writing music and pulling apart household appliances at the age of five. A theme which has since underscored his approach to almost everything he turns his attention to. 

After graduating from the prestigious Australian Film, Television and Radio School Adrian was immediately snapped up by Commercial Music Powerhouse Song Zu Sydney as a composer of TVCs, TV and Film, while moonlighting for Fox Studios Australia, screenwriting an original SciFi TV Series. He has won the coveted Australia Guild of Screen Composers award twice, and has been nominated for a Motion Picture Association of America 'Technical Oscar' for his short film Rock et Man. 

Adrian’s love of the moving image soon took hold and in 2000 he started his Commercial Directing career. Adrian has been directing TV Commercials ever since, and has been a regular with some of the biggest brands in South East Asia for over 10 years. In 2004 and 2007 he founded two of the most successful Production Companies in the Asian TVC Market - Great Guns Bangkok and Bullet Production. 

After divesting his shareholding in both companies he founded Indigo Asia Production. Indigo is the envy of the industry. A busy hothouse of creativity with TVC Production, Indigo also has Feature Film and Digital Media projects in development.

Join us as we explore Adrian's creative journey, the artist's need to create balance, the non-linear nature of time, the difference between commercial and personal creative projects and the innate human dynamics of both creativity and spirituality, the role of mystery in the human experience and how the subconscious mind connects us with oneness consciousness.

You can find out more about Adrian here:

https://vimeo.com/adrianvandevelde/

https://indigoproduction.com

https://www.instagram.com/adrian_vandevelde/

https://vimeo.com/339041543

Creative Spirit with Professional Artist - Julie Williams

Julie Williams was born an artist, passionate and creative as a little girl. She was drawn to esoteric practice as a teen, a full-blown Hippy in the early 70’s and then became a dedicated Biba follower of fashion in London.  

After studying art and ceramics at school she wanted to go to Art School in Brighton UK but her plans were thwarted so she went to Paris for a year in 1977. There her true passion for in Art and the History of Art developed, she returned home and completed a BA in business studies, tourism and law to appease her parents and shortly after emigrated to Sydney Australia. 

Finding love and becoming a mother at 24 left no time for developing her artistic passion. She immersed herself in ‘Looking at Art’ until the age of 41 when she finally achieved her dream and enrolled at the National Art School in Sydney in 2000. 

 Since then Julie has been in numerous exhibitions in Sydney, Regional Australia, and Singapore including a satellite exhibition during ARTJOG in Jogjakarta Indonesia in 2018. 

It was whilst living in Singapore for five years that Julie also developed her esoteric practice and deepened her Spiritual enquiry that really shifted her creative practice. 

Her paintings are conceptual, based on an idea and constructed with attention to her craft, but lately she has felt drawn to clearing her mind of all thought and trusting her Spirit to pull her through a painting. A painting is an illusion of space and it is this playing with space through shape, form and colour that keeps Julie painting.

 Join us as Julie shares her unique journey into claiming her creative expression fully later in her life, how her process feels as she nurtures concept to finished work, and how important her spiritual practice is for staying in flow and aligned with the truth of her works.

You can find out more about Julie here:

www.julie-williams.com

www.Artchisg.com

ArtChisg@gmail.com

www.instagram.com/juliewilliamsartist

Creative Spirit with Creative Director - Anastassia Selezneva

Anastassia Selezneva first began her creative exploration as a painter in her youth, and transitioned to jewellery design as a new medium in 2012. The desire came spontaneously when she walked into a jewellery supply store on Queen St in Toronto. 

 This chance encounter ignited an immediate curiosity. Anastassia taught herself basic goldsmithing techniques late into most nights and early mornings. Moving between her kitchen counter and her makeshift studio, she experimented with wire wrapping gemstones, fusing metals, and stone setting. 

 Her life began to form a duality; she was a business analyst by day, and an artist by night. The pull to be immersed in creativity was clear and in 2015, Anastassia quit her job, began training as a professional goldsmith at George Brown College and simultaneously, launched her line, Anastassia Sel Jewelry. 

 Synonymous with her roots, Anastassia’s collection is handmade in Toronto, using 100% certified Canadian gold and ethically sourced materials. 

 Since then, Anastassia’s work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Wedluxe, Brides, among other publications, has walked the New York, Milan and Toronto runways, and can be found in select boutiques in Canada, US and online. 

Join us as we explore Anastassia’s journey into her full creative expression, how our greater purpose keeps finding us until we respond, her incredible melding of spiritual travel and downloads into her jewellery, and how working with gold as supreme medium. 

You can find out more about Anastassia here:

www.AnastassiaSel.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/anastassiasel/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnastassiaSel/

Creative Spirit with Creative Director - Luana Suciu

Luana Suciu is a Creative Director with a multi-disciplinary background in design, art direction and photography. Born and raised in Romania, Luana studied Marketing Communications with a focus in Advertising and Photography at Emerson College, Boston and started her career in New York City. 

Over the past 13+ years Luana's creative expression took various shapes, from designing brand identities, experiences, websites, publications to conceptualising and directing global advertising and PR campaigns for fashion, lifestyle and luxury brands. 

She has worked and lived in Boston, Brussels, Toronto, New York, Singapore and Gothenburg — long enough to call all home. Travelling and moving countries has opened her heart to the new and unfamiliar and helped her develop holistic and intuitive ways of seeing and creating. 

Luana’s clients include some of the world’s biggest brands, including, Anastassia Sel
Sephora. Condé Nast, Bottega Veneta, Puma, Ray-Ban, Heineken, The Macallan, Durex, WWF and Meta.

Alongside her personal bodies of work and her commercial creativity, Luana also manges her ongoing projects of Host and Organiser, Creative Mornings Singapore, (https://www.instagram.com/creativemornings.sg/), and, Art Director, Return Trip Magazine

(https://www.instagram.com/returntripmag/)

Join us as we learn about Luana's creative process and evolution; how her spiritual process informs her creative expression and the perception that spiritual energy and creative energy are one and the same thing.

You can learn more about Luana here:

Website https://www.luanasuciu.com/

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

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/luanasuciu/

AFTERLIFE with Author and Psychic Medium - Kerry Alderuccio

Kerry Alderuccio’s introduction to all things of a psychic nature came to her relatively late in life. It was after the loss of her adored 19-year-old son, Sam, that she realised that the instinct that she had always had, might be something more profound. 

Throughout her life she has always been aware of changes in the energy around her, naively assuming that everyone felt such things. But as her loved ones gradually passed away, she always remained very aware of their presence.

It was after Sam’s untimely passing that Kerry decided to act on this instinct and look for answers as to where Sam was and how contact could be made. She began her mediumship studies initially by sitting in circle in Melbourne and then attended Arthur Findlay College in the United Kingdom, where her psychic and mediumship gifts became very apparent. 

Kerry’s studies continue at Arthur Findlay College with yearly visits for two weeks at a time. Kerry believes that knowledge and learning have no ending, just like life itself. It is Kerry’s wish to work with and help as many people as possible to assist them in coping with their own grief, whether that be through simple conversation, a mediumship reading or a tarot reading, where she can gain insight into them in a psychic way.

 Contact info:

https://kerryalderuccio.com/about/kerry-alderuccio/

The Modern Crone team:

Theme music and season intro tracks:

Sam Joole: 

www.samjoole.com

Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

https://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/

Luanasuciu@gmail.com 

Voice editing:

Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studios

maskmusicstudios@outlook.com

AFTERLIFE with Intuitive Artist, QHRT Practitioner and Psychic Medium- Biba Logan

Biba Logan is an intuitive artist who began painting after a vision she received in a dream. She began painting with the understanding that she is not the artist, but the vessel that the spirit of creativity needs to be expressed through.

Biba attunes to what she describes as ‘golden access to the light’ which contains all the information she needs as an artist and intuitive and all that we will all ever need. Her focus is learning to attune to that energy and allow it to be.

 She began to understand that her paintings are healing in nature. They are encoded with frequencies that are assigned to the people that are drawn to them. Each piece is created for a specific person and when that person receives the painting, the light information within the painting sets a frequency within their environment and they will be able to communicate with their spirit team and receive the healing that they need. They are multi-dimensional paintings and so the healing and connection is multi-dimensional.

After several months of non-stop painting and much success with acknowledgements which was not her initial intention, Netflix took several of her paintings for one of their tv shows being made in Ireland.

Painting released in her a deeper awareness of the way the mystery works. 

Biba knows how to paint and how to communicate with those in the unseen realms and bring messages of hope and love to those seeking solace, guidance, love and healing.

She has since qualified as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner and has begun to write a book about her journey to discovering the mystery within. It’s to help people enquire and discover their connection to a greater power of light and love within. As within so without 

 Contact info

https://www.thebibafrequency.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheBibaFrequency/