Super Creative

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 evolution of her work and creative identity,...

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 as a small local venture at the Chris...

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, affordable products now stocked in over 8...

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 studio. Known for her bold use of colour...

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 David Shaw Furniture), Emma Hayes (fou...

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 commitment to real, wholesome ingredient...

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 and atmosphere. With an emphasis on sti...

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 newsworthy, how to write a media release ...

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 thoughtful silhouettes, considered details,...

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 commitment to doing things differently, she set...

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 in sustainable period care – with a fu...

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 connection with the land, exuding a feeling t...

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 approach to luxury design, craft and car...

✨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, hospitality, success, challenges, creativity ...

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 to corporate activations and intimate...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Sage - founder and editor of Sage Journal, the go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Zealand and Australia.

Sage Journal is a space where gardening is more than just a skill - it’s a creative outlet, a form of self-expression and a collaboration between people, plants and place. 

Emma’s mission is to make gardening accessible, inspirational and deeply fulfil...

Today on the podcast, I re-release an episode from August 2024 with Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland eatery, Fatimas, and co-owner of The Village, a vibrant co-working space that fosters creativity and community in the heart of the city. She’s also a partner in Delicious Business, a hospitality consultancy that helps businesses thrive with fresh idea...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Anahita Paul—a mixed media artist and photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland

Grounded in visual storytelling and the intersection between content and art, Anahita works across photography, painting, and collage, often layering traditional editorial imagery with analog techniques.

She’s created editorial content and commercial projects for brands like Mecca Beauty, Glasshouse Fra...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Liv Patience —interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative, an interior design studio creating unexpected residential and commercial interiors that bring people together and command attention.

Material Creative was founded by Liv and her business partner Toni Brandso on the slopes of the French Alps, with a shared dream of creating a studio that designed spaces that scout beyond the scope...