Today, I’m introducing a new style of episode that I’m calling Studio Sessions. These aren’t the usual interviews you’re used to hearing here. Instead, they’re more laid-back conversations with one or two other artists about art, creativity, life, and how these things combine and collide.

I’m not entirely sure how often these episodes will happen—it’s a bit of an experiment. They’re d a chance to dig into the raw, real side of the artistic process and chat to past and future guests from the podcast. I’m so excited to see where this new direction takes us!

Don’t worry—the interview episodes you know and love aren’t going anywhere. I’ve got a whole series planned, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming up this year. But every now and then, you’ll spot a Studio Session in your feed. These episodes will have a blue background and “Studio Session” in the title, so you’ll know when to expect something a little different.

For today’s Studio Session, I sat down with Amanda Billing—a photographer, actor, and artist—and Jenni Stringleman, a painter. Both are based in Auckland, New Zealand, and we had an honest and wide-ranging conversation about the ups and downs of the creative process. We talked about navigating those tricky in-between times, the moments of doubt, and the sparks of joy that keep us going.

It’s raw, it’s real, and maybe even a little unpredictable. I hope you enjoy it!

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Happy new year! Welcome back to The Creative Kind, Today’s episode is a little different — instead of interviewing someone else, I’m sharing an interview that I recently did for the wonderful Creative Matters podcast.

I’ll admit, it feels a bit strange to put myself in the spotlight here, but I think it’s a great opportunity to let you in on some of my personal journey, especially since I’m always asking my guests to do the same! A big thank you to Mandy Jakich interviewing me and allowing me to share it here with you all. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting with her.

You can find Creative Matters here on Insta

Here on apple podcast

Here on spotify

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In this episode we’re celebrating the end of the year with the first-ever Creative Kind Secret Santa! This episode is about the simple magic of exchange and talk within a creative community. Through a Secret Santa format, various guests from the past three seasons share questions and answers, covering topics such as the impact of large and small artworks, unique techniques like paint carving, the value of gallery relationships and email databases, the influence of music and other art forms on creative practices, and the significance of trusting your instincts and staying authentic.

Thank you so much to Claire Te Au, Emily Raubenheimer, Madeleine Simson, Hannah Jensen Fox, Jenni Stringleman, Lisa Doust, Willy Russo, Jordan Barnes, Peter Aitken, Frank Gordon, Chiu, Viv Wotton and Amanda Billing for your questions and your answers,

And thank you to everyone for your questions, for listening and for your support this year!

Happy Festivus!

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To round out the season I'm talking to almost all of this seasons guests again, with Danielle Krysa, Jordan Barnes, Susan Nethercote, Lisa Doust, Anita De Soto & Rosie Holt coming back to share their thoughts on endings and beginnings. We talk about how these artists see the end of an artwork, the end of a body of work, the cyclical nature of themes and work that can carry over into many years, or a lifetime as well as how they generate and explore new ideas. I thought this would be a particularly great topic to explore close to the end of the year.

I also give you two small projects

1- Share the pod ( Merry Christmas to me)

2- Top 9- Will you join us in sharing 9 artworks of others that have made a difference to you or your work this year? If you do join in, find 9 artworks (from other artists) that you love and want to share and put them in a 3 x 3 grid, tag me or the pod @thecreativekindpodcast or share the post with me so that I can share it too and we can all see more art from different people and all get to explore some more art & artists for Christmas (Merry Christmas to us!). I'll pop and example in the newsletter this week.

hopefully one more Secret Santa episode to come out next week, maybe the week after! stay tuned :D

xJB

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What a way to end the year! In the last interview episode of the season I talk to Danielle Krysa the woman behind The Jealous Curator about imposter syndrome.

Danielle candidly discusses how imposter syndrome has shown up for her, some of the strategies she has used to overcome it and quieten down her inner critic.We chat about the importance of self-discovery and perseverance and being ok with following your own unique path. Danielle highlights the value of overcoming challenges to create work that truly resonates with others.

Throughout the conversation, Danielle also talks about the power of connection, whether it's through conversations with other artists or informal advice shared within the art world, there’s strength in realising you're not alone & how artists can support one another to overcome self-doubt. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did!

Mentioned in this episode:

Danielle Krysa (The Jealous Curator):

The Jealous Curator Newsletter ‘Art Delivery’

Danielle’s podcast: Art for your ear

Andy J Pizza

Piper Bangs

Alexis Mixter

Danielle’s Ted Talk

Danielle’s Art for your Ear episode with Wayne White

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In this episode, I sit down with Australian artist Susan Nethercote to chat about her decision to pursue a Master’s in Fine Art. We discuss some of the differences in further art education in Australia, the evolving relationship between her artistic practice and her art business, and the complicated juggle between creativity and commerce. We talk about the importance of reflection and reflexivity in the creative process, emphasising the importance of understanding your motivations. Susan talks about the value of self-knowledge in navigating this journey and the importance of being honest about personal and professional commitments.

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In this episode I talk to Anita De Soto about her experiences of getting her MFA and also teaching in the MFA program. Anita and I discuss how a master’s program can provoke critical thinking and creative practice. We chat about the value of a community within master’s programs, where collaboration and exchange of ideas foster a supportive network that can last well beyond graduation. Anita talks about the structured environment of a master’s program that can allow for experimentation with new materials and concepts, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their work and develop a strong artistic voice. The emphasis on hands-on making, alongside theoretical analysis, can help equip students with the tools to articulate their ideas and intentions and help clarify their artistic identity.

Anita De Soto Website

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In this episode, we dive deep into the business side of creativity with Rosie Holt. Rosie is a business coach who delivers coaching, masterclasses, community and speaking events to business owners and creative entrepreneurs. We chat about how to make informed choices in your creative practice, avoid burnout, and approach long-term growth in a sustainable way. Rosie emphasises that success doesn't come from working at 100% every day, but from showing up consistently—whether you're putting in 10 minutes or a full day's work. We also explore the importance of planning for the future, setting achievable goals, and finding joy in small wins.

Rosie’s Website

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