Super Creative

This episode of Super Creative is another one that’s slightly different to the norm. After the response to my DIY PR episode with Liv Boswell last year, I realised how much people value hearing directly from experts who can share practical insight for running and growing a business.   Today I’m joined by business and mindset coach (and friend of the pod) Rosie Holt for a conversation about ho...

Today on the podcast I speak to Jen Jones - founder of New Zealand Design Week . She’s also a construction manager by profession, entrepreneur, and speaker. Jen is a woman who wears many hats.   Jen has spent almost 15 years delivering complex commercial and infrastructure projects, managing builds up to $300 million, while also carving out a voice in sustainable construction and considered l...

Today on the podcast I speak to Cherie Metcalfe, founder of Pepper & Me – a Tauranga based food brand that believe food should be bold, exciting and never a chore. Their salts, sauces, and seasonings are designed to make cooking easier and bring big flavour to every meal.   Pepper & Me grew from Cherie’s background as a chef and a very practical idea. Helping people cook great food at...

In this episode, I’m joined by interior designer and founder of Gezellig Interiors , Annique Heesen. At the heart of Gezellig is the idea of creating spaces that speak to the soul.   Annique first joined me in November 2020, just over five years ago, right at the very beginning of Super Creative. So much has changed since then, and this felt like the perfect moment to sit down and catch up. &...

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Katey Mandy, founder and CEO of Raaie , a New Zealand made skincare brand combining powerful land, sea and alpine botanicals from Aotearoa with modern cosmeceutical science.   Katey first joined me in July 2023, when Raaie was just a year into business, and honestly, I could not believe it has only been two years. So much has happened for Raaie in that time...

A random little solo episode from me reflecting on the year that has just been, sharing some business lessons that I have l learnt from the women I have had on the podcast this year and looking ahead to 2026. Happy holidays! Thank you so much for listening to, and supporting, Super Creative. x Catie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a little bit different this week. This episode of Super Creative is a 2025 Year in Review, recorded as a relaxed, end-of-year catch up with two women who have both been podcast guests and both become genuine friends.   I’m joined by Mandy Myles, founder of Bookety Book Books , and Emma Sage, founder of Sage Journal , for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on the year that was. &...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Hayes, founder of Emma Hayes Textiles , a design studio with a vision to create beautiful wall coverings for beautiful spaces. The brand works with residential and commercial interior designers and specifiers around the world. All of Emma’s designs start by hand - from paintings, drawings and mark-marking generated in response to the patterns and textures of...

In this episode, I speak with Morgan Maw, founder of Boring Oat Milk and Head of Brands at Apollo Foods , where she also oversees the newly relaunched juice and smoothie brand, Picky . I first spoke to Morgan for Episode 32, back in June 2022 (3.5 years ago!). In this conversation, we talk about what has changed since we last spoke: navigating international expansion, continuing to invest deeply i...

Today on the podcast I speak with Hannah Souter – founder and creative director of Hannah Design Studio , a boutique design studio creating considered branding, packaging and design solutions for forward-thinking brands. Based in Mount Maunganui, with clients in both New Zealand and around the world, Hannah works with brands and business across fashion, hospitality, interiors, architecture, design...

Today on the podcast I speak with Alex Fulton , interior designer, artist and all-round creative force. Alex is someone who doesn’t like to be put in a box.   I first spoke to Alex in April 2021, in Episode 17 - about seven months into this podcast. That was 4.5 years ago.   In this conversation, Alex and I talk about the maturity and clarity that comes with time and experience, the evol...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Bridget O’Sullivan, founder and co-owner of J'AIME – an artisan bakery best known for its exquisite French macarons and luxury confectionery.   Bridget established the business with her then-business partner in Christchurch in 2008. Seventeen years on, J’aime is a national brand admired for its craftsmanship, innovation and commitment to quality. What began...

Today on the podcast I speak with Sophie Cooper, founder and Smile Director of Anihana – a New Zealand beauty brand creating solid body and haircare that is sustainable, cruelty free and made with clean, natural ingredients. What began in 2016, when Sophie bought the soap business she was working in while pregnant with her daughter, has grown into a family-owned company producing joyful, affordabl...

Today on the podcast I speak with Jasmine Kroeze - an artist based in Pāpāmoa Beach who wears many hats: mural artist, illustrator and surface designer, to name just a few!   With a background in fashion and textiles, Jaz has built a multifaceted creative practice spanning murals, paintings, brand partnerships, art licensing, surface patterns and illustration – all from her oceanside home stu...

Something a little different for today’s episode! A few weeks back I had the honour of hosting a panel at Destination 159Design – an event that brought together some of New Zealand’s leading design creatives for an afternoon of conversation, optimism and future-focused inspiration.   On the panel with me were Tom Webster ( architect + host of Grand Designs NZ ), Amy Shaw (Creative Director of...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Gina Urlich - clinical nutritionist, mother of four, and the founder of Odi , a children’s food brand designed to make healthy eating easy and accessible for busy families.   Odi was born from Gina’s passion for providing healthier, nutrient-dense food for babies and children, and has grown into a trusted brand known for its convenience, transparency, and co...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Sophie Hamer – architect, interior designer and design writer based in the mountains of Valais, Switzerland.   Sophie crafts buildings and spaces in expansive natural landscapes and cities across the globe – from the Swiss Alps to the coastlines of New Zealand and the rolling foothills of Catalonia. Her approach to each project is grounded in place, craft an...

This episode of Super Creative is a little different. Today I’m joined by previous guest, friend of the pod, and PR specialist Liv Boswell ( Common Ground PR ) for a practical, down-to-earth conversation about DIY PR - specifically for small businesses and growing brands who aren’t in a position to hire a publicist (yet).   We cover the basics: how to shape your story, what makes something ne...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Sarah Street - footwear designer and founder of footwear brand, Bronwyn .   Named in honour of Sarah’s late mother, Bronwyn is minimalist, consciously curated footwear designed for modern women who lead multifaceted lives - women with a love of simplicity, an eye for detail, and a desire for quality that endures. The Bronwyn design ethos centres around thoug...

EPISODE 91: Today on the podcast, I speak with Lara Henderson – founder of Pure Mama , a natural skincare brand created specifically for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.   After her own frustrating experience during pregnancy, Lara realised that modern, conscious mothers didn’t have access to the kind of skincare they deserved. With a passion for natural, low-tox ingredients and a commitmen...

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...

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 connecti...

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 ap...

✨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, h...

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...