Unqualified & Unafraid: Recent Episodes
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We all have those moments where we feel remarkably unqualified, but for some strange reason we choose to be unafraid. Film student, creative & host of this podcast, Jessica Rowe, doesn’t know what she’s doing. Neither do her guests, as together they dive into conversations about boldly following their passions and kicking goals. With a focus on creativity, and being a young adult in Adelaide, Unqualified & Unafraid embraces just going for it.
Ellie Cheesman is an independent filmmaker residing in Port Lincoln. Her latest film Womenarch, was supported by IAF, The South Australian Government & Country Arts SA. The film explores the idea of a young person’s first period. In her words, "‘Womenarche’ is an attempt to soften the menarche experience; to destigmatise it & to encourage those who go through adolescent physical changes, to respect each other & treat themselves with gentleness & love.” It won and was selected for festivals in Berlin, Paris and Italy. A dance teacher as well, Ellie is an all-round creative being. She has had a unique and exciting life, living in regional Australia, studying cinema abroad in France, and more! I can’t wait to chat to her about her experience making a film that garnered the support of multiple organisations, and why she chooses to create regionally in Port Lincoln.
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Mayah Salter is a cinematographer who has started their own production company; Pistol Shrimp. Alongside Scarlett (the other half of Pistol Shrimp) she has made music videos for a variety of local musicians including bands like Soursob and Frankie Sunwagon. I hope Mayah’s story will inspire other budding filmmakers and film students who wish to start their own production companies one day. Stay tuned to hear about her journey with Pistol Shrimp, the people involved, and how Mayah sees her creative future.
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Elvy-Lee was trained Flinders Drama Centre, and made her main-stage debut in Single Asian Female for the State Theatre Company of South Australia. In a city where acting is not often seen as a career choice, it will be really interesting to speak to Elvy-Lee about what life is like after acting school in our city, what the biggest lessons she has learned are, and what her plans are for the future! Elvy-Lee’s experience working on Single Asian Female will be super interesting considering the play’s popularity, and hearing her talk about the ups and downs of being in her first ever main-stage play may resonate with many of you as fellow emerging creatives experiencing your own firsts.
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Iz is a junior designer at local marketing agency Ad Lab, and sells her hand-painted garments under her brand Nevari which have been stocked in stores at local retailers. Iz is an awesome example of an emerging artist breaking into the creative industry. Hear about how she has found the workforce as a designer, and their ambitions post-study.
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Char & Josh are the creators of independent magazine, Nothin Special. Based online and in print in select stores, the magazine aims to highlight what’s on in Adelaide, particularly in the local music scene. They do band profiles, gig guides, new local music drop lists, artist features and so much more. Their team has expanded, as well as their content, to include four people! I am inspired by the dedication of these two creatives to bring something so full of life into fruition, in a time where people are hyper-critical of the future of print and written media. Listen on to hear about what Char and Josh have envisioned for Nothin Special, and what it is like to run an independent magazine in Adelaide.
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Chantal Leondhart is a watercolour and illustration artist from Kangaroo Island. At just 20 years old, she opened her own studio art gallery, Bloom By The Ocean. In conjunction with selling her art, calendars and prints, Chantal also runs workshops and art courses in her studio. Chantal brings the Kangaroo Island community a fresh, young voice in the local art scene, and provides opportunities for young people to express their creativity. I’m so excited to interview an artist who is building their career regionally - in the place where I myself also grew up. What are the challenges of being a rural creative and what can we as creatives learn from someone like Chantal who has fearlessly shown herself as a self-starter not afraid to reach for the stars.
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Imara is a creative who has, in the last couple of years, launched ADAMO; a sustainable tote bag brand who brings convenience and ethics to the forefront! Imara has worked to make her long time dream a reality, and has teamed up with many other local creatives including photographers, videographers, models and actors to help bring their brand to life! It was great to hear about everything that went into launching Adamo and what gave Imara the passion and bravery to take this idea and bring it to fruition.
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Chiranjika Grasby (Chira) or Poko Ono, is one of Adelaide’s most prolific tattoo artists. They are a visual artist, curator and business owner. Having had their works exhibited in and having curated for a range of galleries, Chira is a shining example of following your dreams and making a career out of creative pursuits. I’m so excited to chat to Chira about her relationship with the Adelaide tattoo scene, and reflections on her career so far.
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In This episode I'm joined by singer/songwriter Amiria Mahuika. She's a creative from down South who is yet to finish high school, but knows she is bound for big things. Anticipating the release of her song 'Malt Liquor,' we talk about what is behind the lyrics and the sound we can expect from her. We dive into how she has cultivated such an empowered and confident outlook in terms of pursuing her dreams, and how she stays grounded and feeling in control of her life. @amiriamahuika is wise beyond her years, and incredibly passionate about what she does. I do apologise for my constant nervous laughing throughout this episode.
Kaicey Fukuda, or, Nobuki, is a singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and artist. Originally from Adelaide but joining me from Melbourne as he continues to live and travel around the country, we chat about the story behind his most recent Spotify release, River Street. Kaicey shares his mission in life, of 'just making cool stuff,' and how people, places and even pubs have inspired his songs. @nobukiiii @uandu_podcast
In this episode I speak to the incredibly insightful Cloud, a conceptual artist from Adelaide now studying fashion media in London and making some really thought-provoking stuff. We talk authenticity, technology, trash, and the meaning behind what they make. They share their experience with changing their creative identity, and their close relationship with their art. @cloud.makes.cool.stuff
I'm joined by the incredible Zane who has created FRND, a magazine taking the Adelaide creative scene by storm. He is a multi-disciplinary creative also working as a free-lance photographer and running a fashion label; Boys Cry. We talk all about the importance of having a platform to uplift local artists and what drove him to create one himself. Throwing himself into all these amazing endeavours at such a young age, Zane truly embodies the Unqualified & Unafraid ethos.
The third episode of the ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ Podcast series presents Alice Parle, a visual artist focused on portraiture from Adelaide and Holly Johnson; a theatre director and lawyer from Canberra. Alice and Holly discuss the struggles of creating as young artists and the stigma surrounding forging a creative career. Alice reflects on her experience growing up on the Fleurieu peninsula (South of Adelaide) and its creative landscape distinct from that of the city. Holly shares her ambitions of using her knowledge of the law and her passion for the arts to support the wider creative community.
The second episode of the ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ Podcast series presents Carissa Fisch, an emerging poet from Adelaide and Anjlika Guglani, representing a Canberrian non-male street dance crew ‘Fries Before Guys’. Carissa and Anj promote the idea of creating spaces for all genders in the creative community. Anj shares her experience of being in a dance crew and her favourite themes and feelings she loves to explore through her dance. Carissa opens up about the motivations behind their poems that explore the nuances of gender identity.
Musho Laundry and U&U present the first episode of ‘A Tale Of Two Cities.’ Jess and Natsuko interview Gilbert Garden, a DJ (known as Impulse Control) and media student from Adelaide, and Bohie; a street artist specialising in mural work from Canberra. With their hosts, they discuss the importance of experimentation and independent spaces for up and coming creatives. Bohie shares her experience about making a living out of commissioned art, and Gilbert speaks about their ideologies and aims behind their work and life as a creative.
Welcome back to U&U! Happy 2022. I decided to kick it off with a little tell-all about the making of my short documentary The E-girls Of Adelaide. Stay tuned for future episodes where I interview street artists, dancers, fashion designers, DJs, Magazine editors and more!
If you are a Flinders University student please take the time to vote [1] Tahlia, Jessica, Claire for Empire Times Editors, in the election this week! Check your emails and there should be one from FUSA with a link to vote. Thank you so much!
The biggest fan of the podcast, Lachie White, finally joins me to discuss all things self-doubt, making friends, networking and following your passions! Lachie is a film-maker studying Screen, does Youth Parliament, and is involved in University Politics. He constantly has to push himself out of his comfort zone, and in this episode he reveals his mindset behind doing so.
Introvert & extravert are words we hear thrown around a lot. In this episode Abby and I analyse what it really means to identify as either of those terms, when each can reach a point of toxicity, and how we prefer to be perceived by others. We pose the question; Does the world favour extraverts?
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I am so grateful to my beautiful house-mates who stepped out of their comfort zones to sit down and record with me, sharing their experiences with studying abroad. They share some really valuable advice about handling loneliness and gaining independence, speaking about what they learnt on each of their journeys from Malaysia to here in Adelaide, Australia. @uandu_podcast
My first ever solo episode! I thought I would go through my current journal and get really vulnerable about some of the ways I cope with my anxiety, the things I learnt about friendships throughout high school, and the importance of language we use to describe ourselves. @uandu_Podcast
In this episode producer and director of Gig Guide: Mum Friends; Abby Nicholls, and Jessica Rowe, reveal the ins and outs of how the short doco was made. Hear about how we were ghosted by an entire band, and ended up getting to work with one of Adelaide's most esteemed indie bands; Mum Friends. Find out how our group dynamics were tested, and what it takes to create a short documentary. @mum.friends @uandu_podcast
In this episode I chat to the determined Bailey, who is not afraid to get real online and share the highs and lows of her physical and mental transformation journey. We discuss learning to be positive as a process and not just something that happens overnight, and the power of being vulnerable. Follow: @Positivi_b_
Ollie, Joel & myself all moved out of home at 18. We discuss the trials and tribulations of learning to live out of home, and get deep about the ways it has both positively and negatively effected our mental health. Thank you to Joel for the new intro song! Glad to be back with some really interesting and important conversations to come! | Follow @uandu_podcast on instagram |
5 friends from film school dive deep into our first year of study, our expectations vs reality, debunking film school stereotypes, and our advice so far for others also thinking of studying. Get insight into our experience with studying film in an underrated city, and find out if the gaslighting-pulp-fiction-fan stereotype is as rampant as they say. @uandu_podcast
In the first episode of 2021 I am joined by my amazing parents! Owners of Kangaroo Island Shellfish, The Oyster Farm Shop and Mishell, Amanda and Ken are true hustlers who have faced hardship and built strong ethical businesses. Hear about their bizarre journey going from running an IT business with no farming experience, to buying an oyster farm on Kangaroo Island. @kishellfish @uandu_podcast
My first ever guest Ellorah Boss is back on the podcast! We talk about the year that was 2020, and get deep about goal-setting, spirituality, our menstrual cycles, and the books that impacted us this year. Follow: @uandu_podcast, @jessrowecreative, @elly.caity.music, @ellorah_boss
After a long break I'm back with an interview originally recorded for a uni assignment, where I chat with Cottage-Core Instagram blogger Audrey from @tenderheartlamb & @petitagneauboutique. She analyses the aesthetic and her relationship to it, as well as touching on the evolution of Instagram as a platform. | Follow @uandu_Podcast |
Film student, photographer and host of 'Someone Had To Say It' podcast, Connor Brennan, joins me for a drunk chat about starting a podcast, applying for Big Brother, and his fear of birds. Strange tangents will be taken! Check out his episode! @someonehadtosayitpodcast
Emily & Jaz, the inspiring entrepreneurs behind the Dare To Glow Podcast, highlight the importance of self-love within society, and share what motivates them on their mission to empower. @UandU_Podcast @Daretoglowpodcast
Adelaide creative, Cameron Pozza, produces quality content in the form of video, photo and design for local businesses. He chats about being a core part of @thevisiion team, his love for fashion, how he builds relationships with his clients, and the Adelaide creative scene. Follow @CMZVP, @thevisiion & @uandu_podcast!
Multi-disciplinary creative, Natsuko, owns Musho Laundry, a graphic design & performing arts company. She chats about raising awareness for the socially withdrawn in Japan with her art, being a creative in Canberra, & finding her niche as an artist. https://www.instagram.com/_mooooodyyyyy_/ https://www.newstart-jimu.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Unqualified-Unafraid-Podcast-108073384285231/
Marine Science student Holly is in love with the ocean! Hear her discuss her connection to it, moving from Kangaroo Island to Townsville, and her favourite sustainable swaps and how she uses Instagram as a creative outlet. Checkout: protectningaloo.org.au/stop-industrialisation , @Hollymuecke, @rachel.cargle, @tiddas4tiddas, @stylelikeu, @_enterthedragon_ (Aretha Brown), & writings from Marcia Langton.
Haven't listened to part 1 yet? I Highly suggest that you do! VCA theatre student and film lover Tahlia Jameson and I nerd-out over our favourite movies. From Slum Dog Millionaire to Clueless, Seth Rogan to Laura Dern, and Final Destination to Shirkers. Who knows where we may end up. https://twitter.com/uandu_podcast https://www.instagram.com/jessjaade/?hl=en
In this episode I chat to Visual FX & Game Design student, self-taught coder, and valued member of the editing community Dylan Van Nielen. We discuss the world of game edits, coding, and his mod with over 3000 users that almost led him to quit his job.
In Part 1 of Quarantine Content I chat to VCA Theatre student, film lover, & good friend Tahlia Jameson. We nerd out over our favourite shows and Tahlia gives us insight into her experience auditioning for the Victorian College of the Arts. Stay tuned for Part 2 which will be uploaded soon.
Students around the world are adapting to online education, this can be stressful & daunting. Fortunately, after completing numerous high school subjects online, first year Medical Science student Jacinta shares her tips for learning online. Find out how she stayed motivated & engaged, & what lies ahead in her journey to becoming a doctor. (recorded 29/3/20) https://www.instagram.com/jessjaade/?hl=en
local Adelaide Hills musician Ellorah Boss discusses how music helps her feel connected to the people around her, & forming a duo with her sister. She shares with us her personal health journey, & the injustices she encountered along the way in terms of women's health. (recorded 4/3/20) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjaade/?hl=en Email: jessicarowecreative@gmail.com