Episode 116: Rowena Meredith - Olympic Creativity
In the world of elite sports, discipline, commitment and resilience tend to reign supreme. So, is there a role for creativity? In this episode, Rowena Meredith (double olympian and also Chris’ daughter) shares her journey from a young athlete trying various sports to becoming a medal-winning Oly…
Episode 115: Marion Deuchars - Make Everyday Creative
In many ways, Marion Deuchars is the ultimate poster child for the Common Creative. A successful illustrator and author and illustrator of her own books, she also has a powerful creative philosophy. Key elements of her creative formula are embracing deadlines (even if they’re self-imposed) curios…
Episode 114: Hanne Kristiansen- Creative Intelligence
In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Hanne Kristiansen shares her journey from Denmark to Barcelona and her evolution into a creativity consultant. She introduces the Creative ID concept, which emphasizes that everyone is creative in their own way. Hanne discusses the importance o…
Episode 113: Lewis Rossignol - Storytelling and Creative Comedy
Is Lewis Rossignol an illustrator, visual storyteller or a comedian? And what IS the secret of drawing an Australian or a person with Down’s Syndrome? In this episode Lewis shares his journey from a non-creative background to becoming a successful visual artist with a jittery, nervous style tha…
Paul and Chris - Spirits of Balmoral
In this conversation, Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith delve into the themes of creativity, visual art, and storytelling, particularly focusing on Chris's upcoming photographic exhibition titled 'Spirits of Balmoral.' The discussion explores the unique aspects of Chris's digital art, its resembl…
Episode 112: Mark Shayler- Presenting Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Mark Shayler shares his journey as a sustainability and innovation consultant, delving into the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and personal growth. He discusses the power of visual communication, and the humorous yet impactful story of his …
Paul and Chris - Bird by bird
In this episode of The Common Creative, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather delve into the insights from Anne Lamott's book 'Bird by Bird'. They discuss the intersection of writing and life, emphasising how humour and authenticity play crucial roles in storytelling. The conversation highlights the …
Episode 111: Mark Truelson - Be a (Beer) Creative
Sparketypes, “One” Beer, and a singer who is a semi-tone out! Mark Truelson fits the mold of the passionate creative. Join us as he shares his journey from leading innovation at Foster's to becoming a consultant focused on sparking creativity in organizations. Mark explores how leaders can build su…
Episode 110: Shivani Gupta- Engineered Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Shivani Gupta. Shivani shares her transformative journey from being an engineer to becoming an entrepreneur and educator. She discusses the pivotal moment during her travels in Nepal that led her to reassess her life choices and pursue a path that ali…
Episode 109: Masami Sato - Think Globally Act Globally
In this week’s episode of The Common Creative our guest, Masami Sato, founder of B1G1, shares her journey in creating a social good enterprise that’s making a global impact. B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) aims to foster a world of giving, where everyday actions lead to real change. Businesses can choose high-imp…