The World Needs Creatives with Rachael Sardelich

Today we journey into the remarkable life and artistry of Natalie Childs , known to many as 'Woman of the South.' Natalie walks barefoot through life, living off-grid, and deeply connected to the land, guided by the spirits of her ancestors, with kinship ties to the Bundjalung Nation. As an artist, videographer, gallery owner , and mother to her beautiful daughter Kaylee, Natalie weaves...

Today, we step into a radiant, joyful conversation with Dee Kawai Tang —a remarkable storyteller and the perfect guide to set the vibe for this next season. Dee leads us through the intricate dance of love, loss, and creative expression with her magnetic energy. Her laughter, wisdom, and openness ripple through this exchange, inviting us to linger in the depths of what it means to live and create...

A new season of The World Needs Creatives starts on 27 September. This season, we’ll be guided by the theme Where Creation and Compassion Collide . Together, we’ll delve into conversations that awaken the creative spirit and deepen our connection with the living world, inviting stories of personal transformation, activism, and the raw power of artistic expression. How can we become vessels for cre...

The season finale of The World Needs Creatives Podcast is here, and I’m excited to invite you into the precious and generous world of Cade McConnell -  A cook, poet, maker and author. Cade’s artistry is born from reviving traditional ways with food and he lives by the philosophy of consciousness over convenience. Today, we explore what it means to treat food production and consumption as a sacred...

Today I experiment with our first Q&A episode. Drawing from questions my community has slid into my DMs, together we explore: - The internal conflict we feel when questioning whether to leave a big vision that isn't serving us - How to start the process of capturing a seed of an idea and bringing it to life - What might be in the way if we aren't getting noticed and our work isn&apos...

Today we get to see the world through the eyes of Matty Hannon , a writer, director, producer, filmmaker, painter, father, and ecologist. Matty is the creative force behind the captivating film "The Road to Patagonia," a stunning and intimate series of love letters within a documentary – firstly a love between two people, and secondly between humanity and the Earth.  In 2014, Matty embar...

The experience of rejection comes hand in hand with the creative life... and it hurts. In this episode I share a recent experience of rejection and how I moved through it. I also discuss the psychology of rejection, why we do everything we can to avoid it and how we might reframe this very human experience as a helpful guide on our path to creative evolution. Episode Links - Internal Family System...

An extra mini-episode for you this week that shines a light away from the fortuitous feeling of creative flow and honours the deeply uncomfortable, grit-producing glory that transforms us not only into our best selves but also into the people we need to be to deliver our best work. In this mini episode I delve into: - What we can learn from our meditation practice to shift our perspective about th...

I am delighted to introduce Haylee Collins to the show—a writer, marketer, mother, publisher, and the creative director of the new magazine publication, HOWL . From conceptualizing campaigns for best-selling and award-winning books, to creating publications credited with changing people’s lives, Haylee is a champion of sharing impactful stories and diverse perspectives. Her latest venture, HOWL ,...

Today, we step into the visionary world of Kirsten Shanks—a naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist, and the founder & creative director behind the beloved brand and healing movement known as Orchard St. As a pioneer in the realm of true health, Kirsten saw an opportunity to bring a creation into being that the world so deeply needed. She embarked on a bold journey to dissolve the barriers prevent...

I'm riding solo again this week with a stream of consciousness on all things personal and creative reinvention. I share my personal cycles of reinvention and all the sticky and uncomfortable moments that have come along with the new edges of growth... and why it's all worth it. I also explore: - What reinvention looks like - The different stages of the journey and how you might be feelin...

I am thrilled to welcome today’s guest, Dr. Julie Crabtree, to the show. Julie is an experienced and highly sought-after clinical psychologist and the Director of Zebra Psychology, a practice dedicated to working with creative individuals. Her curiosity and passion for understanding the inner workings of the mind, led her on an extensive research journey, culminating in the completion of a Ph. D....

Join us as we journey into the revolutionary mind and creative universe of trained engineer, creative technologist, media designer and artist - Hana Azab . Hana's vast portfolio of visionary talents have attracted collaborations with influential figures such as musical recording artist Grimes and Spatial Labs CEO Iddris Sandhu. In this episode, we transcend the confines of the present to shap...

A solo episode for your listening pleasure before our next guest episode drops on Friday. Sparked by questions from my community on how the podcast is moving and shaking, I share how I define success as a way of honouring self worth, and some of the not so obvious ripples this creation is already having on my community. I share my reasons for choosing long form media as a platform to share wisdom...

Today, I’m excited to welcome a truly captivating guest whose presence resonates with depth and authenticity. With over a decade of experience as an international model,  Amelia Zadro has seamlessly expanded into many diverse creative roles encompassing acting, photography, content creation, and brand collaboration. But her creative journey doesn't end there. As a certified yoga teacher and E...

This week's episode is one you might like to carve out some intentional space for, not only to listen to deeply but also to fully feel in your body, as it's bursting with wisdom that will leave a lasting impression on you for days to come. Today, we step into the ethereal realm of multidisciplinary artist and mentor, Heath Wae . Heath crafts masterpieces from hand-foraged and elemental m...

Today’s guest is Holly Rankin an ARIA nominated artist and strategist, but you might know her best as the musician and songwriter - Jack River . The magic of Holly’s work is that she uses  the power of pop culture to make political change.  With a track record boasting over 100 million streams, Platinum and Gold singles, and a debut album, Sugar Mountain, that garnered 3 ARIA Award nominations, Ho...

Welcome to "The World Needs Creatives," a podcast hosted by Vedic Meditation Teacher and Consultant to Creatives, Rachael Sardelich. In this episode, I share what led me to create this podcast, my vision, journey, and set the stage for Season #1, entitled "Being in Multiple Worlds." This space is designed to amplify and champion the voices of creative minds engaged in making re...