Are you a creative who wants to make a full-time living from your passion project? Then this podcast is for you. Each week, Carmen interviews a successful creative who quit the corporate business world and made their creative dream pay.Forget navel-gazing, highfalutin creative talk, and learn actionable business steps from creative minds who have turned their creative passion into their life's work...creative work that pays good money.Forget the saying 'poor and struggling artist' and hear f ...
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#82 Tips for Hosting a Successful Podcast
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In the final episode of season six, I reflect on my podcasting journey and share tips for launching and maintaining a successful podcast. I talk about the importance of choosing a catchy podcast name, creating an eye-catching thumbnail, and developing an engaging intro and outro. Key Takeaways: Choose a catchy podcast name that aligns with your the…
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#81 Tapping into Your Creativity with Amanda Kendle
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In this episode of The Committed Creative podcast, Amanda shares her journey from accidentally starting her own business after her son was born to building a successful career in podcasting, social media training, and teaching creativity. Amanda speaks about the importance of blogging and content creation for businesses, the challenges of finding w…
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#80 From Self-Care to Business Success with Cat Westell
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Cat Westell is the founder of Amoret Muse, a self-care product-based business. She started her business during the COVID-19 lockdown as a way to practice self-care and create products that promote relaxation and well-being. In this episode, Cat discusses the importance of being present and making decisions from a place of clarity. She also emphasis…
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#79 Leading with Kindness with Monica Beazley
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Monica Beazley is the founder of Monarch Management, a company that supports leaders in cultivating self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. With a background in corporate and sports management, Monica is passionate about empowering leaders to create positive change in their organisations and communities. In this episode of The Com…
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#78 The Art of Never Giving Up with Mackenzie Burgoyne
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Mackenzie is the founder of the fitness business Dubbel and in this episode, he shares his journey from soccer player to starting his own business during COVID. He discusses the importance of providing value and showcasing expertise on social media to grow a personal brand. Mackenzie also talks about the mental and physical challenges of running lo…
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#77 Creating a Connected Community with Ashley Matkovic
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In this episode of the Committed Creative Podcast, I interview Ashley Matkovic, the founder of one of Perth's biggest business networking groups, Fusion Biz Co. Ash shares her journey over the past seven years - from quitting the corporate job she hated to navigating an events business during covid. Possibly my favourite moment from the podcast was…
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#76 Preparing Your Business for Sale with John Denton
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In this episode of the Committed Creative Podcast, I interview John Denton, a business coach who specialises in preparing businesses for sale. John shares his expertise on how to get a business ready for sale, the challenges business owners face during the selling process, and the key factors buyers should consider when purchasing a business. He em…
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#75 Living a Life You Love with Amanda Ewin
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Amanda Ewin is a lifestyle coach and meditation teacher who helps high-achieving women shift from feeling stuck to living a magnificent life. With a background in podiatry, Amanda realised her true passion was in helping people live better lives and find joy. She is the host of the Bounce Out of Bed podcast and is dedicated to helping her clients p…
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#74 The Power of Perseverance with Lizelle Hartley
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Lizelle Hartley is a well-known fashion designer, stylist, and business coach. She has recently released a memoir about her life and the challenges she faced on her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. From living in poverty after a car accident to starting her own fashion house, Lizelle's journey is a testament to the power of resilience…
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#73 Writing Epic Web Copy with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week on the Committed Creative Podcast, I talk about how I help businesses bring their brands to life through engaging website copy. I discuss the importance of creating engaging website content that keeps users on the page and leads to conversions, and how you need to clearly define the main call to action and make it prominent on the websi…
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#72 Bounce Out of Bed with Amanda Ewin and Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week on the podcast, we have something a little different - I'm being interviewed! This episode is for the Bounce out of Bed podcast, which is hosted by Amanda Ewin, but Amanda kindly said I could share the podcast on The Committed Creative - so here it is! In this episode, I talk about how I'm passionate about helping businesses communicate t…
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#71 Finding Your Purpose with Lala Macnab
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Lala Macnab is a business mentor and educator who owns and operates five businesses. She is the owner of Paper and Ink Studios, a wedding stationery business, and the founder of the Creative Republic, an Etsy store that sells photographic backdrops. Lala is also involved in an Amazon FBA business and recently started a business called Good Vibe Sce…
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#70 Business Coaching Using AI with Em Gee
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Em Gee is a marketing and mindset coach who helps women become unstoppable in their businesses. She is also an AI enthusiast and is currently working on a project to integrate AI into her coaching programs. In this episode of the Committed Creative Podcast, I chat with Em Gee about her journey from studying marketing to becoming a teacher and eve…
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#69 Get your Business into the Media with Carmen Allan-Petale
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As a former journalist and now as a PR consultant, I've sat on both sides of the media train. On this week's episode of The Committed Creative, I give you some tips on how you can get your business into the media and reap all the benefits of free publicity. Keeping in mind that these days media coverage is not limited to traditional outlets like TV…
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#68 Explaining The StoryBrand Framework with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week, I deep dive into one of my favourite ways of telling brand stories - using Donald Miller's StoryBrand Framework. The StoryBrand process is about creating clarity in messaging so that customers understand the value of what businesses offer, which ultimately leads to higher engagement and sales. In the podcast, I summarise it for you, so y…
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#67 Marketing Your Business with YouTube with Marcus Svedin
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YouTube Ads Specialist, Marcus Svedin, joined me on The Committed Creative podcast this week, and gave some great insights on how to use YouTube to market and grow your business. Marcus is the co-founder of Titan Marketer, a YouTube advertising company, and he spoke about the benefits of YouTube advertising and why it is a valuable platform for bus…
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#66 How Resilience Leads to Business Growth with Shannon Stone
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Marketing expert Shannon Stone joined me on The Committed Creative podcast this week, and I was thrilled to have her on because I know how knowledgeable she is when it comes to business growth. Shannon shared with me her journey of starting her own business after leaving a toxic relationship and finding her passion for marketing. She discusses the …
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#65 Cultivating a Positive Mindset for Business with Breanna May
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This week on the podcast, I hosted Breanna May, and I was suuuuuper duper excited because Bre used to be my business coach and I put some of my success down to her awesomeness. So naturally, I knew I had to have her on The Committed Creative because she has a lot of wisdom to share. During our chat, Bre emphasises the importance of mindset in ach…
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#64 Embracing the Natural Path of Chinese Medicine with Benjamin O'Brien
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This week on the podcast, my guest was Benjamin O'Brien who is the owner of The Natural Medicine and Nutrition Clinic. Benjamin has studied Chinese Medicine all over the world - including in China where he also taught acupuncture. In the podcast, we talk about: How Benjamin trained for decades to become a master of his work. Why finding a good ment…
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#63 - Following a Creative Vision with Alysha Anema
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Alysha Anema, who is the owner of Anema Designs and Illustrations. Alysha is a talented artist and after a false start in accounting realised her true calling was all things creative - namely, design and art! In the podcast, we talk about: How Alysha made the jump from working for a creative agency to working …
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#62 Making a Business Out of a Hobby with Emilie Otto
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Emilie Otto, who is the owner of House of Hobby, an art studio for budding artists in Perth. House of Hobby hosts up to seven workshops a week and the business has created a vibrant community of hobbyists who love to come together and share their passion for art. In the podcast, we talk about: How Emilie went …
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#61 Creativity in Real Estate with Emma Oliver
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Emma Oliver, who is a buyers agent for The Agency, and also a costume maker and artist! You might not think buying houses is very creative but there's actually a fine art to getting a property that is going to make you money, vs purchasing a dud. In the podcast, we talk about: What a buyers agent actually does…
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#60 Growing Your Business on TikTok with Ashley Wright
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Ashley Wright, who is the owner of Smash Cactus Media, a social media agency based in London. Ashley is a TikTok expert and works with a range of product businesses, helping them to grow through social media engagement. In the podcast, we talk about: How if your business is on Instagram, it should probably be …
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#59 Tapping into Your Creative Powers with Jody Rolph
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Jody Rolph, who is the founder of The Creative Gathering, about her epic annual event held in Rockingham, Western Australia. Jody was inspired to launch The Creative Gathering for the first time last year after being driven to show people that they are more creative than they may think. With zero events experi…
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#58 Unlocking the Power of Mind-Body Wellness With Rebecca Lehrer
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Rebecca Lehrer, who is the founder of Levity Chiropractic, a chiropractic clinic based in Mount Lawley, Western Australia. Rebecca was motivated to launch her business because she saw the way chiro can change lives - and the kind of chiro Rebecca specialises in is different to most. Rebecca uses the NetworkSpi…
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#57 The Latest in Marketing (PR, SEO, ChatGPT and more!) with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week on the podcast, I answer some questions put to me by members of the Facebook Community Badass Business Co., run by Rebecca Kelly from Ladies HQ. These are the questions I answer: The term 'marketing' is a broad umbrella term - what does it cover? How do you get businesses in the media and gain media exposure? I hired a copywriter to write…
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#56 Online Store Success with Jacinta Taylor
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Jacinta Taylor, who is the founder of Laminated Cotton Shop, an online store selling handmade, reuasable and eco-friendly products. Jacinta began her business nearly a decade ago after the birth of her kids. She realised that working a busy 9-to-5 corporate job as an accountant wasn't suited to motherhood and …
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#55 Following Your Heart's Calling with Nilanthi Dayananda
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Nilanthi Dayananda, who is an integrative counsellor, wellbeing coach, holistic therapist, and health and wellness mentor. Nilanthi specialises in working with pre and post-partum mums, and parents in general as a couple's therapist. It was so uplifting to talk to Nilanthi, as she is truly passionate about hel…
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#54 Launching a Website for Your Small Biz with Marizanne Roos
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Marizanne Roos, web designer and co-owner of Primesites Digital. In it, we talk about: How Marizanne and her husband have created a unique business model that has allowed their business to grow with consistent income. Why targeting a niche market such as small business owners, has led to their success. What yo…
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#53 Styling to Match Your Personal Brand with Alexandra Katsubina
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Alexandra Katsubina, who is a personal stylist helping women feel confident in what they wear. In it, we talk about: How you can wear clothes that match your personality Why wearing outfits that reflect who you are, give you the biggest confidence boost Why choosing staple items for your wardrobe can help you …
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#52 Creating a Marketing Strategy with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week on the podcast, I talk about the marketing strategy guide I develop with my clients to give them a better idea of how to connect with their ideal customers. In it, I give tips on how you can: Nail your key messages Think about your big-picture goals and align them with your marketing Develop your brand in a way that resonates with your id…
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#51 Developing Leadership Skills with Sandra Gartner
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Sandra Gartner, business coach and co-founder of Essentia Coaching and Consulting. In it, we talk about: How you can conquer fear and get unstuck How we can hire the right people for our businesses What we should do next to grow our business Tips for balancing motherhood and a career What NLP is and how it can…
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#50 - Making Money on Instagram with Alyona Social
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This week on the podcast, I spoke with Ally, Instagram coach and social media expert and founder of Alyona Social. In it, we talk about: How you can be seen on Instagram What type of Insta content you should be posting and how frequently Tips for making your Insta reels more engaging Why you should always think of the customer first when creating a…
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#49 International Women's Day with Special Guests
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This week, we have a very special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day. I invited five inspiring women to come on the podcast and share their experiences around being a woman in business. This episode features: Rebecca Kelly, founder of Ladies HQ Dr Chandrika Gibson, senior yoga therapist & instructor, and founder of Surya Health Fairina …
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#47 Creating an Eco-Friendly Business with Catherine Patterson
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This week on the podcast, I chat with Catherine Patterson, Head of Partnerships at Carbon Positive Australia. Carbon Positive Australia is all about planting trees to improve the biodiversity of Australia's native environment, while also offsetting the tonnes of carbon released into the atmosphere. Sometimes as a small business, getting by on the d…
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#46 Finding Your Spark with Emma Campbell
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This week on the podcast, I talk with Emma Campbell, an HR consultant turned purpose and leadership coach who works with organisations to make sure they're feeling fulfilled in their work. We spoke about: How to make the leap from 9-5 to running your own full-time creative business. How to uncover what truly lights you up Tips for hiring people for…
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#45 Setting your intention and goals for 2023 with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week, as we kick off Season 4 of the podcast, I dive into the way I have set my intentions and goals for this year, and why it works. In this episode, I talk about: - The psychology behind goal-setting. - Why you achieve more when you consistently write down your goals. - How to tackle those mammoth goals that seem far too intimidating. - How …
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#44 How I Grew My Business in 2022 with Carmen Allan-Petale
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This week, as we close off Season 3 of the podcast, I thought I'd give a wrap-up of my year in the business and let you know what strategies I've used to grow Red Platypus throughout 2022. In this episode, I talk about: - Social media and why it's important to consider what channels you're on and why. - How LinkedIn has leveraged my business. - Why…
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#43 Optimising your business's website to get more views with Sarah Green
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This week on the podcast, I talk with Sarah Green, a wedding celebrant and one of the four owners of White Chalk Road, the longest-running search engine optimisation (SEO) company in Australia. Firstly we covered the business of officiating weddings and spoke about: How fulfilling it is to be a part of a couple’s milestone day. How Sarah become a c…
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#42 Inspiring Women to Love Who They Are with Nikki Chamberlain
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This week on the Committed Creative Podcast, I sat down with Nikki from Nikki C Coaching to chat about how she helps women to build confidence around their bodies. If you feel uncomfortable when you look in the mirror, then you need to listen to this podcast. Especially if you are a mum to little girls. In this podcast, we talk about how: Nikki hel…
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#41 Launching a business that's never been done before with Tracy Murray
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Have you ever thought about launching a business that doesn’t yet exist? Tracy Murray, aka The Glasses Lady, did just that after seeing how many people felt frustrated with the glasses-buying process after their optical appointments. As someone who is technically legally blind (thank goodness for contact lenses!) I can completely understand how the…
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#40 The Inside Scoop on Freelancer Life with Rebekah Lambert
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Rebekah Lambert is the founder of Unashamedly Creative, a business helping social entrepreneurs thrive. There are many arms to Bek’s business - content creator, social media guru, coach, and strategy and planning services. But Rebekah is so much more than just her business. Bek runs a wildly successful Facebook group called The Freelance Jungle whi…
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#39 How to Uncover Your Zone of Genius with Kate De Jong
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Kate de Jong is a business and marketing strategy coach for business owners who want meaning, results and impact - minus the struggle. After losing two pregnancies, Kate realised something needed to change in the way she was living her life. Her high stress was impacting her lifestyle and so she decided to quit her high-powered engineering job and …
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#38 From Tragedy to Changing Trajectory with Karen Chaston
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Karen suffered the ultimate, heartbreaking loss when her son was found dead in her garden one morning. Experiencing this devastating loss completely changed the trajectory of Karen's life - she quit her job as a high-powered Chief Financial Officer of a publicly listed company as she began to work through her grief. She's now a best-selling interna…
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#37 Making Colour Pop with Megan Cronje
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Megan is a bright and bubbly product photographer - and her personality completely aligns with the types of photos she takes for her clients. Founder of the Colour Pop Studio, Megan has only been running her photography business since COVID but already it has seen great success. In this podcast, we chat about how: - Megan decided to start Colour Po…
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#36 Staging Homes for Sale with Hope Connolly
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This week on the podcast, I chat with Hope Connolly, Founder of Perth Staged to Sell. Hope founded her business a few years ago after health issues with her eyes meant she could no longer spend days in front of the computer. Before staging homes for sale, Hope owned a successful graphic design business and also founded a photography studio. In this…
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#35 Leveraging LinkedIn with Sandra Tricoli
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This week on the podcast, I chat with Sandra Tricoli, Director of Savvy Creations PR. While Sandra helps businesses land in the media, she also helps them increase their profiles on social media, namely through LinkedIn. Sandra started her business six years ago when she was made redundant from her journalism job, and has never looked back. In this…
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#34 Success Running A Sporty Business with Kate Rowen
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This week on the podcast, I chat to Kate Rowen, personal trainer and founder of the fitness business Fifty Fitness. Kate started her business during COVID, after she took a redundancy from her University Lecturer position. Her business focuses on training the over 50s and she's found a real niche market in Perth. In this podcast, we chat about: How…
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#33 Creativity in the Events Industry with Geraldine Rey
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This week on the podcast, Carmen chats to Geraldine Rey, artist and event manager at Suzette Collective. I've personally been to an event Geraldine organised and I can tell you now - they're AMAZING! Geraldine also manages artists, booking them gigs around Perth and representing their label. Geraldine is a total go-getter, and in this episode of Th…
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#32 - Creating a Healthier You with Sharon Gleeson
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This week on the podcast, we’re bringing you a slightly different show. While yes, health and wellness coach Sharon Gleeson is a creative entrepreneur, in the interview we focus more on how YOU can be healthier as a busier entrepreneur. As we all know that running a business can be stressful and time-consuming, and that sometimes it’s hard to prior…
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