Unqualified & Unafraid

Ellie Cheesman is an independent filmmaker residing in Port Lincoln. Her latest film Womenarch, was supported by IAF, The South Australian Government & Country Arts SA. The film explores the idea of a young person’s first period. In her words, "‘Womenarche’ is an attempt to soften the menarche experience; to destigmatise it & to encourage those who go through adolescent physical changes, t...

Mayah Salter is a cinematographer who has started their own production company; Pistol Shrimp. Alongside Scarlett (the other half of Pistol Shrimp) she has made music videos for a variety of local musicians including bands like Soursob and Frankie Sunwagon. I hope Mayah’s story will inspire other budding filmmakers and film students who wish to start their own production companies one day. Stay tu...

Elvy-Lee was trained Flinders Drama Centre, and made her main-stage debut in Single Asian Female for the State Theatre Company of South Australia. In a city where acting is not often seen as a career choice, it will be really interesting to speak to Elvy-Lee about what life is like after acting school in our city, what the biggest lessons she has learned are, and what her plans are for the future!...

Iz is a junior designer at local marketing agency Ad Lab, and sells her hand-painted garments under her brand Nevari which have been stocked in stores at local retailers. Iz is an awesome example of an emerging artist breaking into the creative industry. Hear about how she has found the workforce as a designer, and their ambitions post-study. Unqualified & Unafraid Instagram: https://www.insta...

Char & Josh are the creators of independent magazine, Nothin Special. Based online and in print in select stores, the magazine aims to highlight what’s on in Adelaide, particularly in the local music scene. They do band profiles, gig guides, new local music drop lists, artist features and so much more. Their team has expanded, as well as their content, to include four people! I am inspired by...

Chantal Leondhart is a watercolour and illustration artist from Kangaroo Island. At just 20 years old, she opened her own studio art gallery, Bloom By The Ocean. In conjunction with selling her art, calendars and prints, Chantal also runs workshops and art courses in her studio. Chantal brings the Kangaroo Island community a fresh, young voice in the local art scene, and provides opportunities for...

Imara is a creative who has, in the last couple of years, launched ADAMO; a sustainable tote bag brand who brings convenience and ethics to the forefront! Imara has worked to make her long time dream a reality, and has teamed up with many other local creatives including photographers, videographers, models and actors to help bring their brand to life! It was great to hear about everything that wen...

Chiranjika Grasby (Chira) or Poko Ono, is one of Adelaide’s most prolific tattoo artists. They are a visual artist, curator and business owner. Having had their works exhibited in and having curated for a range of galleries, Chira is a shining example of following your dreams and making a career out of creative pursuits. I’m so excited to chat to Chira about her relationship with the Adelaide tatt...

Kaicey Fukuda, or, Nobuki, is a singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and artist. Originally from Adelaide but joining me from Melbourne as he continues to live and travel around the country, we chat about the story behind his most recent Spotify release, River Street. Kaicey shares his mission in life, of 'just making cool stuff,' and how people, places and even pubs have inspired his songs. @nobu...

In this episode I speak to the incredibly insightful Cloud, a conceptual artist from Adelaide now studying fashion media in London and making some really thought-provoking stuff. We talk authenticity, technology, trash, and the meaning behind what they make. They share their experience with changing their creative identity, and their close relationship with their art. @cloud.makes.cool.stuff

I'm joined by the incredible Zane who has created FRND, a magazine taking the Adelaide creative scene by storm. He is a multi-disciplinary creative also working as a free-lance photographer and running a fashion label; Boys Cry. We talk all about the importance of having a platform to uplift local artists and what drove him to create one himself. Throwing himself into all these amazing endeavours...

The third episode of the ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ Podcast series presents Alice Parle, a visual artist focused on portraiture from Adelaide and Holly Johnson; a theatre director and lawyer from Canberra. Alice and Holly discuss the struggles of creating as young artists and the stigma surrounding forging a creative career. Alice reflects on her experience growing up on the Fleurieu peninsula (South...

The second episode of the ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ Podcast series presents Carissa Fisch, an emerging poet from Adelaide and Anjlika Guglani, representing a Canberrian non-male street dance crew ‘Fries Before Guys’. Carissa and Anj promote the idea of creating spaces for all genders in the creative community. Anj shares her experience of being in a dance crew and her favourite themes and feelings sh...

Musho Laundry and U&U present the first episode of ‘A Tale Of Two Cities.’ Jess and Natsuko interview Gilbert Garden, a DJ (known as Impulse Control) and media student from Adelaide, and Bohie; a street artist specialising in mural work from Canberra. With their hosts, they discuss the importance of experimentation and independent spaces for up and coming creatives. Bohie shares her experience abo...

In this episode I chat to the determined Bailey, who is not afraid to get real online and share the highs and lows of her physical and mental transformation journey. We discuss learning to be positive as a process and not just something that happens overnight, and the power of being vulnerable. Follow: @Positivi_b_

5 friends from film school dive deep into our first year of study, our expectations vs reality, debunking film school stereotypes, and our advice so far for others also thinking of studying. Get insight into our experience with studying film in an underrated city, and find out if the gaslighting-pulp-fiction-fan stereotype is as rampant as they say. @uandu_podcast

In the first episode of 2021 I am joined by my amazing parents! Owners of Kangaroo Island Shellfish, The Oyster Farm Shop and Mishell, Amanda and Ken are true hustlers who have faced hardship and built strong ethical businesses. Hear about their bizarre journey going from running an IT business with no farming experience, to buying an oyster farm on Kangaroo Island. @kishellfish @uandu_podcast 

Film student, photographer and host of 'Someone Had To Say It' podcast, Connor Brennan, joins me for a drunk chat about starting a podcast, applying for Big Brother, and his fear of birds. Strange tangents will be taken! Check out his episode! @someonehadtosayitpodcast

Adelaide creative, Cameron Pozza, produces quality content in the form of video, photo and design for local businesses. He chats about being a core part of @thevisiion team, his love for fashion, how he builds relationships with his clients, and the Adelaide creative scene. Follow @CMZVP, @thevisiion & @uandu_podcast!

Multi-disciplinary creative, Natsuko, owns Musho Laundry, a graphic design & performing arts company. She chats about raising awareness for the socially withdrawn in Japan with her art, being a creative in Canberra, & finding her niche as an artist. https://www.instagram.com/_mooooodyyyyy_/   https://www.newstart-jimu.com/  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Unqualified-Unafraid-Podca...

Marine Science student Holly is in love with the ocean! Hear her discuss her connection to it, moving from Kangaroo Island to Townsville, and her favourite sustainable swaps and how she uses Instagram as a creative outlet. Checkout: protectningaloo.org.au/stop-industrialisation , @Hollymuecke, @rachel.cargle, @tiddas4tiddas, @stylelikeu, @_enterthedragon_ (Aretha Brown), & writings from Marcia Lan...

local Adelaide Hills musician Ellorah Boss discusses how music helps her feel connected to the people around her, & forming a duo with her sister. She shares with us her personal health journey, & the injustices she encountered along the way in terms of women's health. (recorded 4/3/20) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessjaade/?hl=en  Email: jessicarowecreative@gmail.com