Episodes

  • Redefining Sustainable Art, Queer Representation + Carving Time for Reflection with Multi-Disciplinary Artist: JEFF MCCANN
    Jul 30 2024

    Today's Guest, Jeff McCann, is a Multi-disciplinary Artist, Illustrator & Maker based on Gadigal Land, Sydney.

    Jeff crafts imaginative creative pieces, spaces + installations exploring themes of play, childhood nostalgia, and the natural environment. Their work ranges from murals and installations through to wearable art, illustrations & small-batch products.

    Jeff and Amy dive deep into the themes of revisiting past failures + carving space for reflection, embracing creativity, and redefining success in the freelance world, the significance of authentic storytelling and embracing one's unique voice. Jeff's experience as a queer artist and entrepreneur showcases the power of staying true to oneself.

    Enjoy!

    Find Jeff:
    On Instagram
    On Youtube
    Their Website

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

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    1 hr
  • An Artists Life: MIRADOR on Motherhood, Creativity, and The Human Experience with Lauren Cassar.
    Jul 23 2024

    Lauren Cassar is an Artist, Mother and qualified Art Therapist who lives in Southern Lutruwita, Australia.

    Creating under the name, MIRADOR, Lauren’s art is connected to both the domestic & the wild, evoking a grounded, yet abstract vibe. Lauren believes in nurturing creativity to heal and express the intricacies of the human experience.

    Lauren's journey involves studying design, working as an in-house designer + collaborator for fashion brands, and then leaning into her painting practice – eventually moving into selling her own work + wearable art.

    Lauren's Art Therapy work work transcends conventional talking therapies, offering a unique and cathartic journey for those seeking solace and a deeper understanding of themselves.

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    47 mins
  • B.U.G Breakthrough: Therapy, Branding & the Power of Play with Madeline from SIT WITH SELF
    Apr 18 2024

    Today’s guest is Madeline from SIT WITH SELF, who helps grown-up good girls access authenticity, flow, and balance in their lives. Madeline and Amy discuss the journey of Sit With Self, from the very early DIY stages to the place she is today, the pitfalls of people-pleasing, the pressures of starting a business while balancing family, and how Madeline’s engagement with Brand Universe Generator has helped her venture into the expertise and authenticity needed to attract her dream clients.

    BRAND UNIVERSE GENERATOR

    Find Sit With Self Here


    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    54 mins
  • GEORGIA PERRY: on Design, Identity, Illustration and Business through Motherhood.
    Mar 19 2024

    Today we are joined by the brilliantly vibrant artist and illustrator, Georgia Perry. Georgia shares the intersection of her personal life and parenting journey alongside managing a creative business.

    Georgia speaks on her creative journey, beginning as a trained graphic designer, and moving into freelance illustration - now, Georgia works on Big Brand collaborations, from Clinique to KitKat. She also speaks to her journey through motherhood, and how that created a huge shift in both her personal and professional life. The conversation then blooms into an open discussion about societal norms, the challenges within parent roles, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in the freelance and business landscapes.

    Join us as we explore how a bit of blind faith and tenacity have proven essential for Georgia’s freelance success – along with her skill and artistry, of course.

    Find Georgia Perry Here:
    https://www.georgiaperrystudio.com/

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/gpez

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    59 mins
  • Embracing Women’s Moodiness with MOODE: A Prenatal Brand Revolutionising Women's Health by Jess Rosenberg
    Mar 6 2024

    Today’s episode is a conversation heavy on Brand & Business building during Motherhood, with Jess Rosenberg from MOODE.

    MOODE is a brand changing the reproductive health conversation. They make nutritionally formulated vitamins, host uncomfortable conversations, and provide maternal health education.

    Amy & Jess discuss Jess’s home life as a Mum of 3, the balancing act of entrepreneurship with motherhood, and the dynamics of family support systems against the backdrop of starting a health business from scratch.

    Jess's story isn't just about creating a product – it's a narrative of education, and embracing womanhood in all its facets.

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    48 mins
  • Beyond Design: MORGAN RAPP on Solving Problems & Scaling Business whilst Prioritizing Family.
    Feb 14 2024

    In today's episode of Brand Conversations, Amy speaks with Morgan Rapp. The designer, turned entrepreneur who scaled her business to 500k, all whilst raising 5 babies.

    This conversation is BIG juicy, and brimming with valuable insights. Becoming an Entrepreneur, The Impact of Decreased Capacity, Ideal clients & solving problems, scaling business whilst prioritizing family, and SO much more.

    Find Morgan here:
    https://morganrapp.com/

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Q&A: How Many Followers Do You Need Before Launching a Digital Offering?
    Jan 25 2024

    So you've got an idea, a service, or a digital product that you want to sell, ASAP. Do you really need thousands of followers before a launch is successful?

    In today's solo episode, Amy responds to that exact question: "Do I need a certain amount of followers before I launch a digital offering?" sent in by a listener, along with suggesting 4 things you can do to improve launching with a small audience.

    Head to sunmotherstudio.com/launch to claim your FREE launch checklist today. Sign up to the waitlist for Brand Universe Generator here.

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    8 mins
  • BRIANA SOLER: Being Online as a Mature Millennial, Reading, Writing & Building a Personal Brand.
    Jan 17 2024

    We're kicking off 2024 with a different type of episode. Briana Soler is a writer, reader & photographer from Houston Texas. This conversation with Briana is all about building and harnessing a personal brand, being a millennial who grew up chronically online, finding community in the bookstagram world, finding joy in the mundane, and many other philosophical musings on life, the internet & books.

    This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land.

    Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO.

    Original Music by J. Dale Pearson

    www.sunmotherstudio.com

    Find Amy on Instagram

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    40 mins