Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!
Encore: Vogue Receptionist to Editor in Chief with Kirstie Clements
Episode 132
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 01:05:06
"You had an idea every ten seconds for Vogue. You can have an idea every ten seconds for yourself." - Kirstie Clements
Welcome back to Process: Encore. In this archival series, we bring forward the timeless dialogues that laid the groundwork for Process.
This week, Arielle revisits a deeply layered, expansive conversation with best selling author, journalist, and legendary former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia, Kirstie Clements.
Kirstie’s 27-year trajectory at the absolute pinnacle of fashion publishing is a masterclass in creative longevity. Starting on the reception desk at age 23, she scaled the masthead to lead the iconic title through nearly thirteen years of epochal cultural shifts, international coups like anchoring Karl Lagerfeld's guest editorship and massive corporate evolutions.
In this honest session, Kirstie unpacks what happens when you step out of a rigid corporate cocoon, how she completely shed the heavyweight skin of public expectation, and what it truly means to safeguard your innate creative power.
Inside this Episode:
00:00:00 - From Vogue Receptionist to Editor in Chief: A look at a legendary 27-year trajectory, proving why mastering the unglamorous nuts and bolts of an industry scales creative longevity.
00:06:29 - Building a Vision for Australian Vogue: Navigating the intricate tightrope between corporate commercial profitability and world-class aesthetic execution.
00:12:51 - Karl Lagerfeld Guest Edits Vogue Australia: An inside look into the complex, midnight operational choreography of securing one of fashion’s biggest editorial coups.
00:14:45 - Lessons from Fashion Legends: Unpacking the relentless stamina and surprisingly unpretentious nature required to keep a creative fountain thriving over a lifetime.
00:16:16 - The Pre-Social Media Era: Celebrating the legacy of keeping monumental interactions private, far away from the obligations of front-facing camera validation.
00:20:19 - Life After Vogue: The profound psychological execution of self-reinvention once you entirely decouple your identity from corporate structures.
00:35:50 - Creative Reinvention and Freedom: Moving past corporate politics to realize that your innate ability to generate ideas can never be institutionalized.
00:44:01 - Modern Pressures on Women: Deconstructing the hyper-monetized, algorithmic anxiety targeting women's aesthetics and biological timelines.
00:53:52 - Advice for Overwhelmed Creatives: Why modern multi-hyphenates must intentionally protect their artistic sensibilities from copy-and-paste digital algorithms.
01:02:44 - What Inspires Kirstie Now: Shifting entirely away from corporate consensus to find ultimate creative sovereignty in travel, freedom, and deep mentorship.
Connect with our Guest:
Kirstie Clements on Instagram: @kirstie_clements (http://bit.ly/4oNOVSS)
Website: www.kirstieclements.com.au
Substack: @kirstieclements (https://bit.ly/4eyPcEh)
Read Her Books:
Why Did I Buy That? (https://amzn.to/4eCKipX)
The Vogue Factor (https://amzn.to/4eyA9uk)
Impressive (https://bit.ly/4fVBIoy)
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Encore: Georges Antoni is a Slave to the Picture
Episode 131
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 01:00:30
"I don't say to my assistants that you're working for me... you're working for the picture, so everything you do is about making the picture better. The picture is my boss." - Georges Antoni
Welcome back to Process: Encore. In this archive series, we spotlight the foundational conversations that continue to guide our creative landscape, unedited, uncut, and re-centred for our community today.
This week, we are throwing it back to a deeply insightful conversation with one of Australia’s most in-demand commercial fashion photographers, Georges Antoni.
Georges took a beautifully unconventional route into the industry, transitioning from corporate strategy at Coca-Cola and PricewaterhouseCoopers to shooting portfolio books out of his parents' crystal-cabinet front room. Today, he architects massive productions for leading brands while fiercely maintaining a family-first philosophy. In this episode, Georges and Arielle pull apart the critical intersection of artistic integrity, active diplomacy on set, and why Australian retail is falling behind on a global scale.
Inside the Episode:
The Potency of Art Buying: Why conservative corporate hierarchies give local retailers a major global disadvantage.
The "Picture as the Boss" Protocol: Stripping ego entirely out of production so the whole team serves the final image.
The 95% Active Diplomacy Matrix: How to manage high-volume commercial mechanics while making talent feel entirely unjudged.
The 1,900 Lighting Diagram Rule: Why Georges documents every single setup to avoid lazy, repetitive lighting styles.
The Unified Creative Umbrella: Constructing a symbiotic stills-and-motion framework to stop fractured social media content.
Selling the Sizzle Over the Brand: Shifting from flawless product form to building an identity consumers actually want to ascribe to.
Connect with our Guest:
Georges Antoni on Instagram: @georgesantoni
Website: www.georgesantoni.com
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Soundtracking the Met Gala: How Winslow Bright Architects Iconic Sound for Premiere Music Group
Episode 122
Monday, March 30, 2026 • Duration 01:02:49
Most people think music supervision is just "picking cool songs."
Winslow Bright is here to prove it’s actually a high-stakes chess match involving seven-figure budgets, complex copyright laws, music language translations, and ego-management of the world’s top directors, to the creatives and individuals who own the projects.
From her origins of running iPods for Wes Anderson, burning CDs, to her current role as Co-President of Premiere Music Group, Winslow has navigated the most complex licensing deals in the business.
In this episode, we deconstruct the invisible labor behind the world’s most iconic sonic moments, from advertisements for Tiffany & Co to the races of pushing out content for the Met Gala.
In this Episode:
A long-standing creative friendship.
The Wes Anderson era: Running iPods and early lessons.
Defining the Role: What does a Music Supervisor actually do?
Creative Deciphering: Turning a director’s vague reference into a perfect track.
The Money: Budgeting and licensing costs for "Big Music."
Case Study: The Tiffany Campaign and reimagining "Happy Together."
The Met Gala: The race to create viral fashion reels.
The Toolkit: Why platforms like Disco and FrameSet are essential.
Featured in this Episode:
The Making of Tiffany and Co. Happy Together
Agency: Premiere Music Group
Platforms we’re loving: Disco Platform | FrameSet
Say hello!
Our Guest: @winslowbright
Your host: @arielle.thomas
Us: @processthepodcast
Scaling creativity, under one roof with Sophia Athas of Hatrik House
Sunday, March 10, 2024 • Duration 53:27
In this episode, we did a deep dive into what it takes to scale creativity and manage a team. This is so insightful and I learned a lot.
Hatrik House is one of Australia's leading creative agencies where strategy, communications and design live under one roof.
Working away for clients like Sephora, The Beauty Chef, The Daily Aus, Monday Swimwear, Papa Salt Gin... the list goes on.
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Grace O'Neill is bringing back Elle Australia and taking it all the way
Sunday, March 3, 2024 • Duration 01:07:23
Grace O'Neill has big things in store for the comeback of Elle Australia. In this episode, we dive into how she gathered her team of creatives and writers, her thinking behind the traditional print industry and how she's building up the brand of Elle Australia one idea at a time. Her own podcast After Work Drinks is a must-listen for the girls. It's the ultimate 'just feel like I'm hanging out with my friends' podcast, which Grace co-hosts with her best friend Isabelle Truman.
We also muse over the work of Rick Rubin in his super-successful book The Creative Act: A Way of Being. He's inspired us both to re-think the day-to-day creativity and the process of creating something, rather than only looking for that 'stand back and see it' moment when something is finished. Highly recommended.
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From me: Nothing changes if nothing changes
Sunday, February 25, 2024 • Duration 22:02
In this episode we get up to speed on all things Process the Podcast and how I decided to go all in with it. I’m stripping it back to move forward.
This episode kicks off with the great Steve Jobs and an interview from the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association, they conducted an unscripted film interview with Steve Jobs in 1994.
I’ve rearranged my career to work on this podcast and see its potential. Sacrifice is hard, going after what you want is hard, and admitting that you may be focusing on the wrong things and staying focused when there are so many shiny new things to try on the internet, is hard! But as my 2024 vision board says, nothing changes if nothing changes! What are you up to this year that you want to rearrange your career to achieve?
Share this episode, leave a review, follow us on Instagram, and all the things! Thank you for being a part of the process, see you next week.
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Film director Phillip Noyce on juggling scripts, the drug of telling stories and his legacy career so far...
Sunday, February 18, 2024 • Duration 57:04
This episode is an insightful journey into the artistry of renowned Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce. It is tailored for filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, actors, and all creatives shaping the dynamic landscape of the motion industry.
Join your host Arielle Thomas, as we explore the distinguished career of Phillip Noyce, a luminary whose cinematic achievements have captivated global audiences. From the heart-pounding suspense of "Dead Calm" to the profound storytelling of "Rabbit-Proof Fence," Noyce's work serves as a masterclass in cinematic excellence. We dissect Noyce's directorial finesse, unravelling the techniques that have garnered critical acclaim and set industry standards.
Hear exclusive insights into Noyce's creative process, with behind-the-scenes revelations from the sets of his iconic films.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring creative, Process is your gateway to a deeper understanding of filmmaking, narrative craftsmanship, and the profound impact of storytelling.
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Soho House Sydney is coming & what it takes to create a space people want to be a part of with Dom and Lexie of Soho House
Sunday, February 11, 2024 • Duration 44:51
Process the Podcast is back! After a small break, I'm back interviewing the creme de la creme of Australia creatives across fashion, media, photography, film and design landscapes.
This week's episode was recorded during SXSW Sydney with Soho House's Head of Memberships APAC Lexie Rodriguez and Head of Memberships, Cities Without Houses Dominique Bellas. We hear all about the long-awaited Sydney House, what it takes to build a worldwide community of members and their secret sauce to making any space feel like home.
To sign up for Soho House's Cities Without Houses, click here and we may see each other around!
I adore these ladies, and I hope you can tell how much fun we were having during their pop-up residency in Sydney late last year.
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We're back next week with a Hollywood film director... pinch me!
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The rise of luxury Tik Toker Katherine Denton, "doing the damn thing"
Sunday, August 27, 2023 • Duration 01:21:56
Katherine Denton is a force to be reckoned with. One of Melbourne's most successful TikTokers, she's also one of the newest content creators on the scene. Within two years, she's cemented herself in the Australian fashion industry working with premium and luxury brands. She's here to stay with the launch of Katherine Denton Jewellery. In this episode, we dive into the hard work it takes to grow an audience, her approach to the competition, and her unique way of using others' paths to success to guide her own. This conversation was such a pleasure, and everything we covered can be found below!
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A 360 on the SAG & WGA strikes with Rebecca Rittenhouse, working actor and real life angel
Monday, August 14, 2023 • Duration 49:33
My great friend and working actor Rebecca Rittenhouse takes me through very complicated Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America strikes currently taking place. These two very important American Unions are going up against steaming giants we know and love like Netflix, Paramount, Amazon and Apple. It's complicated, multi-layered and you can really feel for actors and writers who want to work, they just want to do it fairly. Join us as Rebecca shares the complexities from a working actor's point of view, during this incredibly important time for film, television, and content professionals worldwide.
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