Creative Corporates Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join Cardi & Ali for career conversations for those starting out, switching out and anything in between.
So you’ve listened all the way and taken the steps to start your own side hustle - but are you ready to actually quit your job and go solo?
Join us for our season finale with Natalie Siagian as she brings her insights from over 8+ years of industry, moving from employee to freelancer and founder, working with well known brands such as Contiki, Westpac, McDonald’s, SPC and Volvo. Nat shares with us the hard questions to ask yourself before going solo. Tune in for a frank conversation that reminds us that there is more to the eye (or social feed) to help you better prepare for your transition and why it’s worth the effort!
For more information on Nat’s most recent work with the personhood, a humanistic inclusive space for creators to learn, solve problems and build passion projects head over to https://www.instagram.com/thepersonhood/
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The pandemic has accelerated the shift to the freelance economy, with the next generation of employees embracing flexible work, from anywhere, with anyone at anytime. This is further enabled by leveraging popular platforms like medium to diversify your income and audience beyond those you work and interact with. This week we are joined in conversation with Mike Yorke, writer on all things investing and emerging technology as we dive into developing your style and structure to capture your audience, how to translate your experience into work and cultivating the personal discipline to get them published. Tune in and learn how to not only make your English teacher proud but how you can leverage the right commercial model to convert your articles into your own digital assets.
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This week we are deep diving into the world of music with Emma Greenhill, Graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Acclaimed Composer, Arranger for the Voice Australia, and ABBA Live and Adele special on Seven Network. She also works closely with Australian Idol winner Damien Leith and is also a Producer, Performer and Teacher. Join us as we discuss the journey of developing a signature style, the blurred lines of creating and protecting your work as an artist to cultivate a sustainable career in the industry. Check out more of Emma’s work @emmagreenhillmusic
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If you’ve been reading the AFR, interested in deals but unsure how to start a career, then this week’s episode is for you. Join Cardi and Ali in discussion with Dan Hudson, CA as we walk through how to break into private equity. We start with the fundamentals, to help you learn how to fast track or pivot into the industry, the key skills for success and why creativity still has a role to play even at the big end of town. 💛✨Cardi & Ali
Warning: you may hear Ali attempt to flirt.
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We are joined with Irene Choong, lawyer and artist from IWC Art for a breakthrough conversation that turned into a therapy session that will appeal to anyone looking to live their dream. We discuss the importance of labelling what you want to be known for as we all pursue our passions in light of the Great Resignation. We get deep by peeling the 5 levels of the onion - an amazing technique taken from our friend Dan that you can do with a trusted friend. This is one you won't want to miss and our favourite episode of this season yet!
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Tune in with audio producer, digital media king and editor in chief of Creative Corporates - Felix Shannon. How he got started and what a media career looks like in the digital age. Tune in 💛✨Cardi & Ali
Join us in conversation with the ethereal Mia Bowyer, CEO of One Earth Marketing who is on a mission to advance action for social issues through targeted social media ads.
Mia has worked across the world helping reduce plastic in India, support bushfire recovery in Australia. During lockdown, as the world went inside, Mia saw the need for organisations to maintain support and awareness. She now focuses on helping ethical brands grow their mission on social media.
Tune in to learn how to build a marketing strategy based on your vision and values, the nuances between social marketing and commercial marketing as well as the value of digital literacy across industries in the age of social media.
If you can take anything away from this podcast, it is that if you want to make a positive impact on the world, do what you can with what you have, wherever you are.
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Max is a M&A Lawyer by Day, Fashionista All Day. When lockdown prevented him from flaunting his friday fit outs he took to Instagram to continue building his connection with colleagues while working from home. Tune in If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd in a competitive industry, how the business of high-fashion works and the latest trends. After all, confidence will never go out of style.
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To kick off Season 2 we connected with Marissa Theodorou, an ethical investing financial planner and recent co-founder of the Conscious Co. Marissa walks us through how she leveraged her time during lockdown to help others make smarter, savvier and more sustainable lifestyle choices. Tune in to hear practical steps to get started today.
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Tune in Wednesday mornings to hear from a range of individuals across industries share their insights, tips and ideas to help you navigate your next career move.
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Coming out of lockdown, now more than ever are people clear on what they want. With the great resignation looming, we share our conversations with our community members who are leveraging their creative and corporate experience to carve out their own path.
Tune in Wednesday mornings to hear from a range of individuals across industries share their insights, tips and ideas to help you navigate your next career move.
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In the midst of lockdown, Cardi and Ali signed up for leading virtual health and wellness fundraising event STEPtember. With a team of 4 TypeA personalities, a penalty system and a determination to win at all costs, we share how the mere goal of 10,000 daily steps turned into one of the best learning months. Join us as we share the key take aways and how they apply to our every day lives.
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This week we delve into one of the most common questions we get asked since starting CC - how to get started on a passion project outside your 9-5. If you’re stuck at home and want to spend time working on something that is more fulfilling, then this is for you. Tune in to help identify what you want to do, how you can leverage your 9-5 to build the underlying capability and confidence you need to get started and how to test your idea (MVP) without going public right away. Let us know what you love doing outside of your 9-5 by contacting us through our socials!
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University selections got you confused? Unsure which course is right for you? This is for Year 12 students and current university students learning online.
Join Cardi and Ali as we talk about the big picture (what to expect and what is important), considerations ahead of selection and how to make the most out of the time you’re there.
The real question is… would we do it again?
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How many times do you need to try before being competent in a new skill? This is a principle we had to share from Jennifer Cohen's Ted Talk: The Secret to Getting Anything You Want In Life if you didn't already know: https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_cohen_the_secret_to_getting_anything_you_want_in_life_given_by_jennifer_cohen
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Following on from our last check-in series going into lockdown, we tune into the reality of how to ride the wave after being stuck at home for 2 months. We talk about practical suggestions for how to stay social online, talk ideas and share interests in a way that allows us connect with friends at a time when we need it most. Tune in for a laugh.
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This one’s for students in their senior year (11 and 12). This week we’ve teamed up with George Beshai, lawyer, entrepreneur and specialised tutor to get the lowdown on studying in lockdown and beyond. We share how to get HSC ready from selecting subjects, getting into the right headspace and the power of collaboration.
If you are looking for more support across All Maths, Physics and Biology Subjects reach out to the team at Accelerated Tuition: https://www.acceleratedtuition.com.au
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What is a Creative Corporate and how did we come to life? Join us on our journey as we debunk the myth that you have to be either a 'creative' or a 'corporate'. We've realised that to be the best at what you do, whether it be in the creative or corporate industry, it involves applying both creative thinking and corporate skills.
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This week we are staging an intervention - If you are at home, working behind your desk, not talking to too many people during lockdown at work - this is for you. We unpack the imperative of managing the impression people have of you, alternatives to the ‘humble brag’ and why engaging in this process helps not only attract better opportunities for yourself, but help others around you.
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Want to be successful? It’s not all about grinding yourself to the ground. In this episode, we talk about why you can't pour from an empty cup and the need to prioritise exercise, meditation and sleep if you want to really maximise your output. We also unpack the famous 100% rule to help you, your household or your team navigate the ups and downs together. (It’s a real winner).
As referenced in the episode - Watch Arianna Huffington and Sheryl Sandberg Redefine Success here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=NwyAGR0oLbw
This is one you won't want to miss to help stay sane in lockdown!
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We walk you through the crucial difference between managers, mentors and sponsors, what you can expect from them and how each one is valuable.
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We talk about cleaning up your digital footprint, social media, cover letters, CVs, campus recruitment and networking events to name a few. We've jumped through hoops to get this feedback over the years and broken this down for you in a 20 minute summary. Whether you're looking to apply for your first job as an intern, clerk, graduate or looking to switch careers, let's make the most of lockdown and get job ready!
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The consistency schedule - a necessary companion for lockdown to help drive some normality. Join Cardi and Ali for a lockdown check in - what we’re doing, what we’re reading and what’s helping us through. This was recorded two weeks ago - so we sound a lot brighter, safe to stay loungewear is on! That being said, we both agree that since then, with lockdown extended, consistency has been key.
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We heard from our Creative Corporates community in lockdown. We breakdown how to nuance your communication style to foster a better relationship with introverts and extroverts. Working from home demands us to rethink our communication mediums, style and tone to engage colleagues in meaningful and productive conversations.
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Join Cardi & Ali discuss what makes a good 'uncomfortable conversation' and why this skill required to help you grow your relationships and your career.
We compare how our upbringing has shaped the different areas for growth we have when approaching these topics and run through the quick tips to help you improve your confidence when broaching these.
We're still learning - so share in the comments - what tips or approaches have you found work when you're having one of these conversations during #lockdown
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In this episode we share our tips on how we are breaking free from perfectionism - a tool that has helped our careers to date but has been a barrier to progressing our passion projects.
We hope we can share this experience to help those who are perhaps at a stalemate in their own creative journey. Breaking free of this conditioning is so hard because it's probably been a critical reason for success so far.
Got more helpful tips? share with our CC community below!
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INTRODUCING - CREATIVE CORPORATES, CAREER CONVERSATIONS
Stuck inside this weekend? Looking to take control of your career as you head into the new financial year? Perhaps a new podcast to stimulate the creative senses?!
Introducing Creative Corporates - A new podcast focused on career conversations for those starting out, pivoting into a new role or industry or looking for that next edge at work - this is for you.
Join us as we bring insights from both the creative and corporate spheres and fuse the best of both worlds (yes we went there!) to help supercharge your career.
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