WHAT'S YOUR REAL JOB?: Recent Episodes
What's Your Real Job? With Abbey Stone and Stephanie Sawaya
The podcast by and for creatives about the trials and tribulations of turning art in to a “real job”. Hosted by Abbey Stone and Stephanie Sawaya.
HELLO!
This episode we go through the all-important lessons we learned in 2021!
From learning to negotiate, to truly appreciating time, it's been a FULL ON year of getting to know ourselves a lot better.
We adore this podcast and the people we have spoken to along the way. Thanks for listening. MERRY CHRISTMAS and bring on 2022!
A & S xx
Enquiries: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com
WELCOME BACK TO WYRJ! This week we are chatting to the incredible artist who's voice features on one of the most FAMOUS records on the planet, KYLIE AULDIST! Kylie is the soulful voice behind the 2016 worldwide hit ‘This Girl’ [Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners], she’s also the leading lady of Australian funk/soul stalwarts ‘the Bamboos’ and a celebrated solo artist in her own right. We speak about AGEISM in the music industry and what her experience with global success is like.
You can find all of Kylie's information at http://www.kylieauldist.com/ or on instagram: @kylieauldist SMALL BIZ SHOUT OUT GOES TO: Nurtured by Naturopathy Skincare. They specialise in naturopathic formulated skin products for various skin types, ages and concerns, and are made with organised infused flowers for luxurious skin hydration. Nurtured by Naturopathy has a deep passion for giving, therefore each sale will contribute to a rotating charity. This month $1 from each order will go towards Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - Australia’s largest non-profit organisation supporting refugee’s & asylum seekers.
More information at: https://nurtured-naturopathy-skincare.com or on Instagram: @nurtured.by.naturopathy HUGE THANK YOU TO JOEY FOR THIS WEEK'S LISTENER SNIPPET!
If you would like to participate in either segment, send us an email at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR DM us on instagram: @realjobpod THANKS FOR LISTENING! A & S x
HELLO OCTOBER!
This episode we’re joined by children’s entertainer Jacqui Tait from TEAM DREAM!
Team Dream is Australia’s new and exciting children’s entertainment group featuring an all-star cast, who’s mission, alongside their party vibe is to teach children through song and dance that anyone can be anything! This episode is such an interesting look at fusing ART, MUSIC AND EDUCATION, something that we feel very passionately about here at WYRJ! You can find them here: http://teamdream.com.au/
This week's SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT goes to funky jewellery brand DISCO PASTE! Focusing on beautiful, dainty and otherworldly ear candy and necklaces, you are sure to find something you love. Gold, silver, gemstone features and fresh water pearls are just some of the things you will find at this online store.
DISCO PASTE INSTAGRAM: @discopaste_
DISCO PASTE ETSY: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DiscoPaste
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT OR LISTENER SEGMENT, PLEASE EMAIL US AT whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR DM US ON INSTAGRAM: @realjobpod
Have a wonderful week!
A & S x
HELLO THERE! This episode is one of the most ENTERTAINING YET! We are joined by the wonderful Nui Te Koha, reporter for The Herald Sun. Nui regales us with tales about his times with some of the most ICONIC names in entertainment. From having burgers with Britney Spears to interviewing Mariah Carey in her own bed, this is NOT an episode to miss! This week's SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT goes to FLEXERSIZE, a training method designed to get you RESULTS and help you achieve your flexibility goals safely and in the most efficient way. Get on to www.flexersice.com.au to check out their range of services, including flexibility programs, workshops, private coaching and more! BIG THANKS TO JOHN FOR SENDING IN HIS LISTENER SNIPPET! If you'd like to participate in either segment, email us at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR DM US on instagram: @realjobpod A & S x
HELLO YOU! Yes, you! This week we're continuing the discussion about prioritising your happiness and leaving jobs that no longer serve you.
We are joined by the wonderfully talented Melbourne photographer Robyn Strathearn, who went through an eerily similar experience to our Steph when she worked as a photography studio manager, which had us thinking...wtf is up with being a studio manager? You can find Robyn online at @robyn_strathearn AND on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/Zanzimoyo
THIS WEEK'S SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT GOES TO GORGEOUS ACCESSORY LABEL SAVANNAH AND CO. Savannah and Co specialise in versatile everyday to bridal accessories & more! You can find their info at:
@savannah_andco and www.savannaandco.co
BIG BIG THANKS TO NIKKI FOR SENDING IN HER LISTENER SNIPPET! If you'd like to participate in EITHER segment, email us at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR DM us on instagram: @realjobpod
THANKS ANGELS X
A & S
Hey Angels!
This episode is PACKED with information about how important it is to invest your money and gain financial freedom in order to pursue your creative career without a "real job". We are joined by the enormously talented LUCAS ST GRIMA. Lucas is a fashion photographer, stylist, and 3D artist based in Melbourne. You can find him at www.lucasstgrima.com or on instagram: @lucas.st.grima
THIS WEEK'S SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT GOES TO SASH LASHES AND BROWS! All of their information can be found at: www.sashlashesandbrows.com AND you can find them on instagram at @sashlashesandbrows
HUGE THANKS TO JOY FOR SENDING IN HER LISTENER SNIPPET! If you would like to participate in EITHER segment, please email us at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR DM us on instagram: @realjobpod
THANKS FOR LISTENING! STAY SAFE <3 A & S x
Hello gorgeous people!
We are BACK with fashion influencer PRUE RAISBECK to discuss ALL THINGS SOCIAL MEDIA!
We discuss instagram stats and algorithms, as well as what it's like to work with GLOBAL brands on social media strategies!
BE SURE TO FOLLOW PRUE @yours.pruely AND HELP HER GET HER FOLLOWERS BACK UP!!!
SMALL BIZ SHOUT OUT GOES TO @thickheart_films, a Melbourne based Creative Video Production & Photography Service!
Be sure to FOLLOW AND BOOK THEM FOR ALL OF YOUR FILM AND MEDIA NEEDS!
BIIIIIG BIG THANK YOU TO MANNON FOR THIS WEEK'S LISTENER SNIPPET <3
If you'd like to participate in either segment, send us an email at whatsyourrealjob@gmail.com OR slide in to our DMs (@realjobpod)
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
<3 ABBEY AND STEPH XX
HELLOOOOO!
This episode is a special one. Steph gets really candid about her recent not-so-amazing experience at her “real job” and Abbey questions “hustle culture” and the way it affects art.
THIS WEEK'S SMALL BIZ SHOUTOUT GOES TO:
Jade Hayek, Women’s mentor & Writer @_wavesofwisdom.
Jade is currently running a “Conscious Relationships Workshop” for anyone who wants to be able to explore all intricate layers of a relationship.
It will be held on Friday, August 13th from 7 - 8.30pm on zoom, find more info here:
https://www.jadehayek.com/work-with-me/p/relationshipsworkshop
MASSIVE THANKS TO ROBYN FOR THIS WEEK'S LISTENER SEGMENT!!!
If you'd like to participate in either segment, send us an email at
whatsyourrealjob@gmail.com OR slide in to our insta DM's (@realjobpod)
<3 <3 <3 LOVE ABBEY AND STEPH X
WE ARE BACK BABY!
This episode, we are joined by LUKE O’CONNOR from SUPPORT ACT.
Support Act is Australia’s only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers.
CHECK OUT THEIR MUSICKEEPER AND CREWKEEPER GRANTS HERE: https://supportact.org.au/get-help/musickeeper-and-crewkeeper-crisis-relief-grants/
This episode we also introduce A NEW SEGMENT where we'll shout out one small biz every week. This week we have:
SAM K RYAN: Check Sam out on Instagram - @samkryan.studio and on her website: www.samkryan.com.au
Don’t forget out listener segment, where we throw it over to YOU to tell us what you think!
If you’d like to participate in either segment, send us an email at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com OR slide in to our insta DMs ( @realjobpod )
STAY SAFE AND SANE! LOVE YOU!
A & S x
HEY YALL! This episode we speak to professional dancer, choreographer and educator Jayden Hicks about the exploitation of dancers by the AFL and how he feels it affects the dance community.
We also introduce a new "listener" segment, where we speak to one of our listeners about the topic we're discussing in the episode and how they feel about it. If you'd like to participate and lets know your feelings on topics concerning the arts, send us an email at whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com.
LOVE YOUR WORK LEGENDS.
A & S x
In today's episode we check in with Abbey and Steph to see how they're coping with lockdown.
The girls go deep and discuss how lockdown has affected them as artists, as well as giving us some insight into their mental health and how they deal with the pressures of creativity and (or lack there of) motivation.
HOPE YOU ENJOY XOXO.
Hey you!
Today's episode features Daniel and Simon Daou from NO BULL HQ; an intimate style gym which then expanded to include an on trend apparel brand. Abbey, Steph and the boys discuss finding lessons in your failures and bringing who you are into your business to ensure you are staying authentic.
ENJOY THE SHOW! <3
A & S.
EPISODE 8 IS HERE! We are joined by dancer and choreographer Jemma Craig.
We talk about how kindness can make you stand out, and how sometimes, you have to move on from something respectfully.
You can find Jemma at:
@jemma.craig
As well as associated companies:
@lionheart.dc
@bossdancecompany
@bassfamcreative
@mansion_the_experience
A & S
Hellooooo LEGENDS! In episode seven, we are joined by writer and meditation/movement coach, JADE HAYEK.
Abbey and Steph were lucky enough to do a meditation and movement class with Jade prior to the interview which left both our hosts feeling whole, relaxed and all around AMAZING.
Jade speaks to us about the family concerns that can come with non-traditional career paths and how through consistency, she was able to put some of those concerns to rest.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE EPISODE!
A & S x
Hello and WELCOME to our first solo episode!
Today, Abbey talks us through her experience with turning her musical dreams into a real life career. From New York to Nashville to the Western suburbs of Melbourne, Abbey's career has allowed her to grow into herself, all the while, making a living off of her chosen art medium - MUSIC! For enquiries, questions or positively glowing reviews, email us at: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com. TA BABES! A & S xo
Hey legends! We spoke to singer/songwriter/professional backing vocalist JESS FAIRLIE about her career as a professional, working musician!
Jess has worked with the likes of Vanessa Amorosi and Kate Cebrano while writing and releasing her own INCREDIBLE music.
In this episode, Steph tells us a HILARIOUS story about her very own first experience with performing live and Abbey lets us in on her weirdest gig. A lot to unpack in this ep!
You can find Jess at the following:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NN4I1eVCixOpiiB0mQqzX?si=HFckYr0LR5aK_84HblNxNw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessfairlie/
Listen to Jess' new single "BULLSHIT" on all streaming platforms NOW!
All questions, enquiries or comments can be sent to: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com .
A & S x
HEY LEGENDS! Welcome to EPISODE 4 of What's Your Real Job? The podcast by and for creatives about the trials and tribulations of turning art into a "real job".
In this episode, we are joined by Melbourne based artist ELENA.
Elena and the girls discuss the interrelation between her art and body positivity, being your own worst critic, and her distinctions between "laziness" and fear.
Helloooo, welcome to episode 3 of WYRJ podcast!
This episode we got to chat to singer/songwriter/recent "The Voice" season 9 contestant ALEX WEYBURY. Alex tells us about his time on Team Kelly, his experience on a nationally televised singing competition, and that infamous double block!
Find Alex at:
Instagram: @alexweyburyofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0je1IWEsLr1A1c6346u0Iw?si=G-iPtfA7RxCok4VphQTqXA .
All questions, enquiries or comments can be sent to: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com .
A & S x
Welcome back to WHAT'S YOUR REAL JOB? The podcast by and for creatives about the trials and tribulations of turning art in to a "real job".
This week we have our FIRST GUEST INTERVIEW with founder of The Real Songwriters of Melbourne, JENA MARINO.
In this episode we talk about turning your passion into your profession, burning out and then starting all over again.
To find out more about The Real Songwriters of Melbourne platform, have a listen!
You can get in contact with Jena via email (info@realsongwritersofmelbourne.com) or follow her social media:
www.realsongwritersofmelbourne.com
www.facebook.com/realsongwritersofmelbourne
www.instagram.com/rsomelbourne
Questions, enquiries or comments can be sent to: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com
A & S x
WELCOME to episode ONE of the "What's Your Real Job?" podcast! This episode, we introduce you to our hosts, singer/songwriter ABBEY STONE and photographer STEPHANIE SAWAYA .
This podcast explores "unconventional" occupations and how creative people have turned their art medium into a fully functioning profession.
Tune in next episode for our first GUEST INTERVIEW!
Questions, enquiries or comments can be sent to: whatsyourrealjobpod@gmail.com
A & S x