Super Creative

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&apos...

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 Kindne...

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 wel...

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 mushroo...

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), i...

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...

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 N...

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 everyt...

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 gr...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 journ...

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...

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 prac...

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 mov...

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...

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...

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...

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 betwe...

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...

Today on the podcast I speak with the lovely Jane Denton .  As a textile artist, Jane’s artworks are all about all about texture, colour and design. Using cotton or wool carefully handstitched onto canvas, Jane creates delicate, precise pieces that are clean, fresh, and contemporary. Colour plays an important role, and her compositions range from bright and bold to soft and muted. All pieces are h...