The Common Creative
The Common Creative
Playlist by The Common CreativeThe 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…189 clip(s) in playlist
Episode 187 - Kelly Stoetzel: creaTED Ideas & Stories
In this episode, Paul is joined by Kelly Stoetzel, curator, creative producer, and former Head of Conferences at TED. Kelly shares her journey from the art world to shaping some of the world’s most influential idea-driven stages, and how powerful ideas are discovered, refined, and brought to life. …
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Episode 186 - Nina Sunday: Self-starting Creative
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Paul and Chris are joined by Nina Sunday, educator, author, speaker, and host of the global podcast Manage Self, Lead Others. Nina shares her creative journey across education, film, television, and leadership, and offers sharp insights into how ideas…
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Episode 185 - Robin Moon: Picturing Creativity
In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Chris Meredith speaks with Robin Moon, a former nurse who reinvented her life to become an accomplished wildlife photographer. Robin shares her transition from a high-pressure healthcare career to discovering photography later in life, finding connec…
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Episode 184 - Natalie Conyer: Crime and Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Chris interviews award-winning crime writer Natalie Conyer about her journey from a career in administration to becoming a successful author later in life. Natalie shares her love of crime fiction, the pivotal moment that led her to pursue writing ful…
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Episode 183 - Toni Powell: Sh!t Happy Creative
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Toni Powell shares her journey from marrying young and raising a family to becoming one of Australia’s most loved storytellers and keynote speakers. She explores the power of gratitude, the role of creativity in overcoming life’s challenges, and how p…
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Episode 182 - Enid Fairweather: The Arts and Craft of Creativity
In this heartfelt episode, Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith pay tribute to Paul's late mother, Enid Margaret Fairweather, who recently passed away at the age of 94. The episode revisits an earlier interview with her, celebrating her vibrant creativity and resilience throughout her life. Despite …
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Episode 181 - Warwick Heathwood: The Creative Strategist
In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Paul chats with Warwick Heathwood about his journey from Outback Queensland to leading creative strategy on the world stage. Warwick shares how his early life, love for music, and agency experience shaped his views on storytelling, intuition, and the …
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Episode 180: Claire Gray- Creative Culture
In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Claire Gray shares her journey from behavioural science to founding Thriving Culture. She talks about the shift from traditional HR to people and culture, and why creativity, psychological safety, and strong leadership matter more than ever. Claire d…
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Episode 179: Ally Nitschke - Made for More Creativity
In this episode, Paul sits down with Ally Nitschke, a former professional ballet dancer turned leader in communication, influence, and executive development. Ally shares her unconventional career journey from the discipline of ballet to the structure of banking and how these experiences shaped her …
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Episode 178: Dr Ken Hudson - Creative Switch
In this episode, Chris and Paul chat with Dr Ken Hudson, speaker, author and organisational creativity expert. Ken shares how his journey from senior marketing roles at American Express, Citibank and Dunlop Slazenger led him into the world of creativity, innovation and his signature approach: switc…
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