In this episode, Paul and Chris chat with creative entrepreneur and design leader, Jake Kahana about forging your own path, doing deep work, and embracing creativity in every part of life.

From his early days as an aspiring animator to co-founding Cave Day, a global community helping people focus. Jake shares insights on non-linear careers, the future of work, and building environments that spark creativity. He’s also led design work for Twitch, Facebook, and Johnson & Johnson, and is now exploring AI tools to boost productivity.

An inspiring conversation for anyone rethinking how they work and why.

LINKS:

Jake Kahana - Special Guest

LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/jakekahana

Instagram - instagram.com/jakekahana

Website -http://www.caveday.org

                 http://www.jakekahana.com

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, Paul and Chris chat with creative entrepreneur and design leader, Jake Kahana about forging your own path, doing deep work, and embracing creativity in every part of life.
From his early days as an aspiring animator to co-founding Cave Day, a global community helping people focus. Jake shares insights on non-linear careers, the future of work, and building environments that spark creativity. He&rsquo;s also led design work for Twitch, Facebook, and Johnson &amp; Johnson, and is now exploring AI tools to boost productivity.
An inspiring conversation for anyone rethinking how they work and why.
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LINKS:
Jake Kahana - Special Guest
LinkedIn - <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jakekahana">http://www.linkedin.com/in/jakekahana</a>
Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/jakekahana">instagram.com/jakekahana</a>
Website - <a href="http://www.caveday.org/">http://www.caveday.org</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com">https://www.paulfairweather.com</a>
Chris Meredith - Co-host
<a href="https://www.chrismeredith.com.au">https://www.chrismeredith.com.au</a>

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!) 
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 



https://thecommoncreative.co/

https://www.paulfairweather.com/

https://chrismeredith.com.au/

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language. Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral” By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist. Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)  The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm. Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 
 
<a href="https://thecommoncreative.co/">https://thecommoncreative.co/</a>
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com/">https://www.paulfairweather.com/</a>
<a href="https://chrismeredith.com.au/">https://chrismeredith.com.au/</a>

The Common Creative

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.  From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.  The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,  mentor,  architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!) 
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity. 

 

https://thecommoncreative.co/

https://www.paulfairweather.com/

https://chrismeredith.com.au/

The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity.&nbsp; From an early age, we&rsquo;re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive.&nbsp; The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language. Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG &ldquo;@everythink&rdquo;, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG &ldquo;@thisisbalmoral&rdquo; By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author,&nbsp; mentor,&nbsp; architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist. Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)&nbsp; The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm. Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://thecommoncreative.co/">https://thecommoncreative.co/</a>
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com/">https://www.paulfairweather.com/</a>
<a href="https://chrismeredith.com.au/">https://chrismeredith.com.au/</a>

Episode 169 - Jake Kahana: Creative Deep Work

In this episode, Chris explores why creativity in business means accepting that things won’t always go to plan and how leaders can create cultures where experimentation and learning are encouraged.

Chris Meredith is the author of The Spice Project, a book about unlocking creativity in the workplace and beyond. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of exploration, he shares practical ideas to help individuals and organisations embrace uncertainty, take creative risks, and turn curiosity into meaningful innovation.

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

In this episode, Chris explores why creativity in business means accepting that things won&rsquo;t always go to plan and how leaders can create cultures where experimentation and learning are encouraged.
Chris Meredith is the author of The Spice Project, a book about unlocking creativity in the workplace and beyond. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of exploration, he shares practical ideas to help individuals and organisations embrace uncertainty, take creative risks, and turn curiosity into meaningful innovation.
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Chris Meredith - Co-host
<a href="https://www.chrismeredith.com.au">https://www.chrismeredith.com.au</a>
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com">https://www.paulfairweather.com</a>

Episode 191 - Chris Meredith: The Spice Project

In this episode, Kylee Leota shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to trusted leadership advisor. We explore how curiosity fuels creativity, how leaders can create psychologically safe cultures, and the practical frameworks Kylee uses to help people think differently, lead with confidence, and unlock human potential.

Kylee Leota is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success and the creator of the INFINITE Leadership™ framework. With over 25 years of experience across education, behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, and leadership development, she works with organisations to build inclusive, high-performing cultures.

A TEDx speaker and sought-after advisor to senior leaders, Kylee combines real-world experience with practical tools and big-picture thinking to help leaders lead with clarity, courage, and purpose—one meaningful conversation at a time.

LINKS:

Kylee Leota - Special Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-leadershipexpert/

Instagram: @elements4success

Website: https://elements4success.com.au/

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, Kylee Leota shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to trusted leadership advisor. We explore how curiosity fuels creativity, how leaders can create psychologically safe cultures, and the practical frameworks Kylee uses to help people think differently, lead with confidence, and unlock human potential.
Kylee Leota is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success and the creator of the INFINITE Leadership&trade; framework. With over 25 years of experience across education, behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, and leadership development, she works with organisations to build inclusive, high-performing cultures.
A TEDx speaker and sought-after advisor to senior leaders, Kylee combines real-world experience with practical tools and big-picture thinking to help leaders lead with clarity, courage, and purpose&mdash;one meaningful conversation at a time.
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LINKS:
Kylee Leota - Special Guest
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-leadershipexpert/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-leadershipexpert/</a>
Instagram: @elements4success
Website: <a href="https://elements4success.com.au/">https://elements4success.com.au/</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com">https://www.paulfairweather.com</a>
Chris Meredith - Co-host
<a href="https://www.chrismeredith.com.au">https://www.chrismeredith.com.au</a>

Episode 190 - Kylee Leota: Creativity on Pause

In this episode, we are joined by Dale Beaumont, serial entrepreneur, author, and technology innovator. Dale shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts required to thrive in a fast-changing world, and how technology and AI are reshaping the way we build businesses and think creatively.

The conversation explores creativity in business, staying ahead of technological waves, and practical strategies for building resilience and momentum as an entrepreneur. Drawing on decades of experience building multi million-dollar companies and authoring 19 best-selling books, Dale offers grounded insights for founders, leaders, and curious creatives alike.

This episode is a forward-looking look at how curiosity, technology, and bold thinking combine to fuel meaningful business innovation.

LINKS:

Dale Beaumont- Special Guest

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont

Instagram: @dalejbeaumont 

Website: https://dalebeaumont.com | https://businessblueprint.com

Dale’s Books - https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au

In this episode, we are joined by Dale Beaumont, serial entrepreneur, author, and technology innovator. Dale shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts required to thrive in a fast-changing world, and how technology and AI are reshaping the way we build businesses and think creatively.
The conversation explores creativity in business, staying ahead of technological waves, and practical strategies for building resilience and momentum as an entrepreneur. Drawing on decades of experience building multi million-dollar companies and authoring 19 best-selling books, Dale offers grounded insights for founders, leaders, and curious creatives alike.
This episode is a forward-looking look at how curiosity, technology, and bold thinking combine to fuel meaningful business innovation.
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LINKS:
Dale Beaumont- Special Guest
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont">linkedin.com/in/dalebeaumont</a>
Instagram: @dalejbeaumont&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://dalebeaumont.com/">https://dalebeaumont.com</a> | <a href="https://businessblueprint.com/">https://businessblueprint.com</a>
Dale&rsquo;s Books - <a href="https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/">https://dalebeaumont.com/books/secrets-exposed/</a>
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Paul Fairweather - Co-host
<a href="https://www.paulfairweather.com">https://www.paulfairweather.com</a>
Chris Meredith - Co-host
<a href="https://www.chrismeredith.com.au">https://www.chrismeredith.com.au</a>

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