In this episode of The Creative Trust Podcast, host Amanda Henderson sits down with architect Clare Cousins and designer Grazia Materia - longtime collaborators and friends whose work challenges the idea that design is a luxury. Together, they explore how trust, friendship and shared values form the backbone of their creative process, and why good design should be thoughtful, utilitarian and accessible to everyone - not just those with the budget for bespoke architecture or high-end furniture.This conversation moves between the practical and the philosophical: designing when the end user is unknown, advocating for better everyday spaces in Australian suburbs, and the balance between function, longevity and quiet moments of delight. Clare and Grazia remind us that design is about solving problems, improving how we live, and creating things we’d want to use ourselves.A smart, generous reminder: work with people you like, build with the community around you, and remember - your next great collaboration might already be sitting across the table.
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The Culture of Now with Andy Kelly of Oigall Projects
In this energised conversation, Andy Kelly, founder of Oigall Projects, shares how he transformed a neglected corner building on Gertrude Street into a thriving gallery and how the uncertainty of lockdown became the catalyst for action. Andy’s career led him from visual merchandising to becoming the founder of one of Melbourne’s most groundbreaking galleries.Andy reflects on the power of just beginning, the importance of bringing your audience along for the journey, and why networking isn’t just useful — it’s everything. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him and how he’s developed his own ‘bloodhound’ instinct for sniffing out good creative partnerships.Andy talks about developing meaningful mentor relationships, trusting your instincts, and leaning into the culture of ‘now’ as a creative force. It’s a refreshing reminder that momentum starts the moment you begin.Tune in for a conversation filled with honest insights and momentum-building advice for creatives at any stage.
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Brand Business Mastery with Fiona Killackey
Meet Australia’s pre-eminent Branding and Marketing wizard for creative small businesses. Fiona Killackey is the Founder of My Daily Business, brand building strategist, coach, author and podcaster (with over a million downloads so far!).Fiona’s new book ‘Business to Brand’ is the complete authority on how to move your brand from transaction to transformation.Amanda Henderson sits down to conversation filled with Fiona’s practical advice on building a brand, what are the best AI platforms and openly shares her wisdom when it comes to vital business knowledge that no one talks about. Listen as we hear how Fiona has found the right balance of family, freedom and a rewarding career.Please enjoy!
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Chief Creative Collaborator, with Lucy Feagins
This is an episode packed with the humble wisdom of Lucy Feagins , Founder , Owner and ‘Chief Collaborator’ of The Design Files .In this conversation we find out how Lucy went from creating a tiny design blog to become one of Australia’s most influential design platforms – a media company reaching over 1.6 million design lovers each month !Together with Amanda Henderson Lucy chats openly on why so many business women want to be liked, why Australian interior design is having a ‘moment’ globally and listen for clues as to what might be next for Lucy and the team.Lucy generously shares her insights on how to stand out in a cluttered media space, how to find your authentic voice on social media, and why the team have launched a magazine for their die hard fans
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The Pursuit of Experiential Beauty
It’s always an easy conversation when two creatives sit down to talk about the things they adore. In this episode, Amanda Henderson sits down with designer Brahman Perera to discuss what it means to be an "engineer of atmosphere." With creativity grounded in hospitality and fashion, Brem shares how he designs interiors with landscaping and movement, as well as his collaborations with Melbourne’s makers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about Brem’s pursuit of experiential beauty.
The Creative Trust Podcast is a celebration of 20 years of Gloss Creative. Together with our Stellar Alumni we share everything we know to be true about the Creative Process and the business reality of a small but powerful design platform.
Subscribe to The Creative Trust Podcast and you'll have access to behind the scenes workings of our scenography, installations, event design and creative processes. Our Creative Director Amanda Henderson chats with the creatives and makers who have 20 years of serious visual candy.
The Gloss Alumni share what they know, we promise there will be mountains of discussion and tips on the creative process, design knowledge shared and life experience hacks. Everything you need for a lifetime of creative work.
Amanda is curious about where creativity starts, her first question to her guests always, how did you become creative?
Amanda apologizes in advance for saying 'I guess' too many times but hey, you can only be yourself.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which The Creative Trust Podcast is recorded The Wurundjeri people, Elders past and present of The Kulin Nations, Naarm (Melbourne, Australia)
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