Editor Lauren Sams on Pursuing Excellence, Setting Boundaries and Loving What You Do
This week's guest is Lauren Sams - Deputy Editor of The Australian Financial Review Magazine, Editor of Fin., and Fashion Editor at The Australian Financial Review.Lauren is one of the country’s most respected editors and journalists, and I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous interviewing someone who’s such a master of the craft herself. She’s known for her sharp insight, elegant storytelling and ability to draw out the heart of a subject.What I admire most about Lauren isn’t just the calibre of her work, but the integrity behind it. She is crystal clear on her values, her strengths and why storytelling matters to her.In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to operate at the top of your field without burning out, how she preserves creativity and joy in the midst of deadlines, and what she hopes her daughters will take away from the way she works.She’s articulate, thoughtful and just as brilliant a guest as she is an interviewer.You can find Lauren at https://www.instagram.com/laurenssams/?hl=en or her writing at afr.comYou can follow FINE FORM @thisisfineform and Rebecca Jarvie-Gibbs at @rebeccajarviegibbswww.thisisfineform.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interior Designer Caroline Choker on Creative Integrity, Perseverance and the Power of Gratitude
This week's guest is Caroline Choker - interior designer, creative director and one half of the visionary duo behind the celebrated design studio, Acme.In this conversation, Caroline shares the story behind Acme, her creative partnership with her husband, Vince, and how their yin-and-yang dynamic fuels both their process and their purpose. We talk about the power of saying no, resisting the pressure to scale and the discipline it takes to stay creatively aligned while growing a business.Caroline also opens up about her difficult journey to motherhood and I’m so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing this chapter. Her reflections on perseverance, gratitude and navigating personal challenges alongside professional success are deeply moving.This is a conversation about conviction and resilience. What Caroline leaves us with is the enduring power of gratitude and the possibility of finding joy in the everyday.You can find Caroline on Instagram at @cc_acme and explore Acme’s work at @a_c_m_e.You can follow FINE FORM @thisisfineform and Rebecca Jarvie-Gibbs at @rebeccajarviegibbswww.thisisfineform.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rainbow Studios’ Jade Gillett on Backing Yourself, Navigating Uncertainty and Trusting Your Gut
This week's episode is with Jade Gillett - founder of Rainbow Studios and someone who truly embodies the spirit of backing yourself without needing a clear map laid out.Jade had built a career in media and marketing before the pandemic created the space to bring Rainbow to life. What started as a bold idea quickly grew into an inspiring Darlinghurst hub that champions community, collaboration and creativity.In this conversation, we talk about the power of taking risks, staying grounded in what matters and navigating uncertainty with purpose. We dive into the role of empathy in cultivating strong creative relationships and why taking time outside your business is just as vital as the hours you pour into it.What I love about this conversation is Jade's openness in sharing the realities of running a business. She’s thoughtful and a true example of what can happen when you back yourself fully. And a special thank you to her for letting us record a number of the Fine Form episodes in the beautiful space.Keep an eye out for all the beautiful events and exhibitions at Rainbow Studios in the coming months. You can follow Jade at @jadeegillett or @rainbow___studiosYou can follow FINE FORM @thisisfineform and Rebecca Jarvie-Gibbs at @rebeccajarviegibbswww.thisisfineform.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Business Coach Holly Garber on Confidence, Clarity and Building a Life That Fits
This week's guest is Holly Garber - a business coach and former fashion PR agency founder who’s built a career by trusting her instincts and backing what feels right.Holly’s story is one of ambition, guts and reinvention. In her 20s, she launched a successful fashion PR agency at a time when hustle culture was at its peak, and she threw herself into building a business from the ground up. But after more than fifteen years, she made the bold decision to step away because it no longer felt aligned with who she was or the life she wanted to create.In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to walk away from something that looks good on paper, the identity shifts that come with closing one chapter and starting another, and how Holly has shaped a new path in her 40s with clarity, purpose and real confidence.We explore themes of energy management, financial discipline, honesty, and how to separate kindness from niceness - something I’ve often conflated. Holly brings such wisdom and grounded perspective, and she shares it with generosity and candour.Holly is the real deal - smart, thoughtful and inspiring. I highly recommend her fantastic Substack to tap into her brilliant thinking on the regular. https://hollygarber.substack.com/You can follow FINE FORM @thisisfineform and Rebecca Jarvie-Gibbs at @rebeccajarviegibbswww.thisisfineform.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fashion Designer Sophie Coote on Creative Freedom, Resisting Urgency and Leading with Kindness
This week’s guest is Sophie Coote - Co-founder and Creative Director of SIR, the cult fashion brand she launched in her twenties alongside her friend and business partner, Nikki Campbell.In this episode, Sophie shares candid reflections on the realities of building a business in the fast-paced world of fashion. She speaks openly about burnout, the shifts she’s made to protect her creativity and wellbeing and the kind of freedom she believes is essential for true leadership - even when it challenges traditional expectations.We also talk about the role of kindness in leadership, why she sees it as one of the greatest strengths a founder can bring to the table, and how she’s evolving her relationship with ambition as both a business leader and a creative.It’s an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery and building a career that feels true to you.And for a good dose of style inspiration (and your spring wardrobe), check out the beautiful https://sirthelabel.com/ and instagram @sir__You can follow FINE FORM @thisisfineform and Rebecca Jarvie-Gibbs at @rebeccajarviegibbs www.thisisfineform.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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