The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience

TAMARA LINKE VOICE ACTOR - PERFORMER - VOCALIST ​ I am an award winning voice actor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a unique skill set to any project. A voice actor whose work has been praised internationally as recipient of the Outstanding Body of Work- Best International Voice for the SOVAS awards 2026. With a penchant for accents, song writing and impersonations, I have presented weekend br...

Andy Packer CEO & Artistic Director - Slingsby Theatre Company Andy is an award-winning director of theatre, music theatre and opera. He has also worked as creative producer of multidisciplinary arts programs, creative director of large-scale events and festival director. In 2007 he co-founded Slingsby. Andy has also directed productions and events for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, State Opera Sout...

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph. D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embark...

Casmira Lorien Vocal & Acting Coach She/Her Casmira is an experienced performer and qualified teacher with a great passion for storytelling, mental health, and vocal health. Her teaching experience spans multiple disciplines and age groups, beginning her career as a Theatre Sports Coach, and moving into teaching young people 6months to 18 years dance, drama, and private singing lessons at Adelaide...

Deborah is an Adelaide-based classical soprano, who regularly transcends the worlds of opera and music theatre.   She recently spent 2 years performing in the World tour of The Phantom of the Opera as an ensemble member and Madame Giry cover. Prior to this she spent 2 years performing in the Australasian tour of The Phantom of the Opera for Really Useful Company/Gordon Frost Organisation as an ens...

Craig is a writer, producer, director and creative coach based in Australia. If you’re here, you’re probably asking questions about life. Maybe you’re thinking about your work. Your creative life. Your relationships.  Maybe you’re asking questions about direction. Perhaps you know your life isn’t in the place you want it to be. You want to know how to take the next step. Perhaps you’re asking ques...

Burger has performed with one of Broadway’s most sophisticated writers, Jason Robert Brown , and has shared the stage and screen with Australia’s own Erik Thomson, Caroline O’Connor, Tina Arena , Paul Capsis , Matt Gilbertson (Hans), Ali McGregor, Eddie Perfect, Alan John , Meow Meow , Nancye Hayes, Mitchell Butel, Johanna Allen, Cameron Goodall, Tyran Park, Robyn Archer, John Thorn and Daniel Koe...

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Wait a minute... didn't you say this season was over? Well, yes.. but I couldn't finish this season without having a debrief with Julie about this little podcast adventure. Join us for a bonus episode where I chat with Julie about the 'take aways' from this season. EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segme...

Jonathan graduated from NIDA in 1986 and since then has worked as an actor for many theatre companies and toured nationally and internationally. He has considerable experience working in television, and credits include Home and Away, All Saints, A Country Practice, Water Rats and the Andrew Denton series Blah, Blah, Blah and The Money Or The Gun. A writer, director and teacher, Jonathan’s work has...

Hailed by The Sydney Morning Herald as “one of Australia's leading musical lights,” George Torbay completed studies at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts USA, the University of Sydney and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He is currently Head of Music Theatre at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide. As a director he has considerable credits bo...

Professor Gale Edwards is one of Australia’s most acclaimed international directors of theatre and opera, and one of the most distinguished graduates from Flinders University’s School of Humanities and Creative Arts.  She is known nationally and internationally for her work directing drama, comedy, established classics and large-scale musicals, as well as for the development of new Australian work...

  Since graduating from AC Arts (3 years, Ad. Dip. Acting) Ruth starred as Rhapsody for four years on Channel 7/Nickelodeon’s ‘ The Fairies ’. After 3 seasons, 5 DVD’s and 7 national tours she went on to have roles in ABC’s ‘ Prank Patrol ’ Netflix’s ‘ Going For Gold'  and ‘ Real Rob’ with Rob Schneider. She was also fortunate enough to co-star in ‘ Welcome To Iron Knob ’, a winner at both the Syd...

My interview with Ruth was a lot of fun! So much fun that I kept some of our blooper takes. Have a listen inpreparation for the full interview. EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions p...

Dr Courtney's Website Academic Fellow at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne. Utilising both his training as a psychologist and multidisciplinary research expertise across the fields of clinical psychology, sport psychology, and neuropsychology, Dr Courtney's research explores mental health within competitive performance environments. His research is primarily f...

PJ Oaten once Skydived into Adelaide oval dressed as a sheep...all in the name of Entertainment. PJ has worked in many forms of Live theatre, TV and corporate forums such as "Hey, Hey it's Saturday" and New Faces in the late 80's to apprearances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with specific material written over his career. PJ Oaten is known for his role as Barnaby...

Rachel Ann McCall With a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am passionate about supporting adults and adolescents through a range of life’s challenges - whether it be those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or anyone who is trying to make change in their life or explore a sense of self and identity. As a professional singer and experienced communications advisor I’m also keen to wo...

If you wish to join 'The Struggling Artist' Facebook page, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828 EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS...