Courageous Creatives Podcast

Georgina Morrison

Courageous Creatives Podcast is for creatives, small business owners, and side-hustlers ready to build successful, modern careers on their own terms. Hosted by Georgina Morrison, a multi-creative business owner who has forged her own successful path, this podcast is on a mission to bust the 'starving artist' myth and empower you to thrive in your creative business, no matter your postcode. Tune in for actionable tips on small business growth, breaking through industry gatekeeping, and overcoming obstacles. It's time to find your courage, and forge your own path.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Struggling with sales or client bookings? Listen to this.

    If things have felt slower, quieter, or more unpredictable in your creative business, you're not alone. The thing is, it's not because people have simply 'stopped spending'. In this episode, we unpack the top five friction points you haven't considered, and why the shift isn’t about lack, it’s about refinement. Because right now, people are more intentional, more considered, and more emotionally connected to where they spend their money. This episode is a gentle but powerful audit of your business — not from a place of pressure, but from empowerment. We dive into: Why being seen isn’t the same as being rememberedThe difference between selling outputs vs outcomesHow your Creative Signature impacts bookingsThe subtle gaps in your client/customer journeyWhy not all clients (or sales) are equalThe rise of connection, community, and real-world presenceAnd most importantly, how to adjust your sails without losing yourself in the process. Because your business likely has the capacity to run more effectively, it just might be asking you to evolve. If this episode resonates, you’ll love what we’ve created inside The Creative’s Toolkit. → FREE Guided mediations: Creative Confidence is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. →  Join The Creative Diaries, a free weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. → Explore resources, courses & tools: ⁠https://thecreativestoolkit.co⁠ → Follow along on Instagram:@courageouscreativespodcast@_georginamorrison@thecreativestoolkit Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom

    31 min

  2. 1 APR

    The invisible labour in creative services.

    Most creatives aren’t just doing the work they’re paid for, they’re carrying everything around it. There’s a layer of creative work that rarely gets acknowledged — not by clients, not by audiences, and sometimes, not even by the creatives themselves. In this episode, we’re unpacking the invisible labour in creative services: the work behind the work that often goes unseen, unpriced, and unspoken. Because when you don’t account for it, it doesn’t just affect your time … it affects your energy, your confidence, and the sustainability of your entire creative business. This is a conversation for photographers, designers, writers, social media managers, and multi-creatives who have ever felt: “I’m doing so much… so why does it still feel like it’s not enough?” Inside this episode, we explore: What invisible labour actually looks like in a creative businessWhy so many creatives feel exhausted, even when they’re 'doing well'The disconnect between what clients see vs what you carryHow underestimating your workload leads to underpricing and burnoutThe first shift you can make to start recognising (and protecting) your energyIf you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or quietly overwhelmed — this episode will help you understand why. And more importantly, it will help you start naming the full value of what you do. Resources & Links: → FREE Guided mediations: Creative Confidence is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. → Read the Show Notes on our blog. → Join The Creative Diaries: a free weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom

    24 min

  3. TRAILER

    Courageous Creatives Podcast - Trailer

    If we haven’t been introduced before, I’m your host, Georgina Morrison – but you can call me Georgie –  I’m the Founder of The Creative’s Toolkit, multi-business owner, editorial and brand photographer, published writer, artist, and educator – you know, I’ve never been just ‘one thing’, and I’m pretty sure if you’re creative, you’re not either! Despite all we’ve been led to believe, creativity — especially in a changing world — is our superpower. I am on a mission to help other creatives everywhere live their dreams, no matter their postcode. Here, we’re all about busting the starving artist myth, breaking gown industry gate-keeping, and sharing honest stories behind the scenes, and with guests. I share resources that are actually relevant to you: the small business owner, the side-hustler, the multi-creative, the entrepreneur – or perhaps that person dreaming of your first big idea. I’m here to help you level up your skills, grow your business – and break free from limiting beliefs. From business success to creative lifestyle, from the high peaks to the messy middle — you’ll find wisdom, mindset shifts, practical tips, and a reminder that you are allowed to take up space doing what you love most.So If you feel the pull toward something more — launching your first business, embracing your artistry, or scaling a soulful, sustainable career that empowers you — you're in the right place.Let’s find your courage, embrace your creativity, and build a modern career on your terms. Welcome to the Courageous Creatives Podcast.

    2 min

  4. 18 MAR

    Pivoting, healing and saving a creative business.

    This is the conversation we’ve never shared publicly. Burnout, grief, and having our designs copied broke something in us. Here's what really happened behind our business hiatus with Hope & Co. — and how we rebuilt and found our way back. ••• After over 18 months off the mic, we’re back — and this conversation is one of the most honest we’ve ever shared. In this deeply personal episode, Georgie sits down with her mum, artist and writer Sarah Hope, to talk about what really happened behind the scenes of their creative business, Hope & Co., post-COVID — the burnout, the grief, and the quiet unraveling that led to a long hiatus. For the first time publicly, they open up about the heartbreak of having their original ceramic designs copied and mass-produced offshore — and the emotional toll of navigating creative theft as artists whose work is deeply personal. But this episode isn’t about staying in that place – it's about what came next. Sarah shares her journey of healing from the unspoken pandemic trauma, how she gently found her way back to creativity, and what it looks like to rebuild not just a business — but a relationship with your creative self. Together, they explore: What to do when your creative business no longer feels aligned How to pivot without losing your identity The emotional reality of burnout, grief, and creative loss How creativity can become a grounding force in uncertain times What it means to be a guiding light through your work and presence If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your creativity, questioned your path, or wondered how to begin again — this episode is for you. This is your permission slip to pivot, to heal, and to rebuild something even more aligned than before. Resources & Links: → FREE Course: Creative Confidence , is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. → Read the Show Notes on The Creative’s Toolkit] → Join The Creative Diaries : a weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom (via Epidemic Sound)

    47 min

  5. 16/12/2024

    Listen to the Lesson | Your Roadmap for 2025

    Creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs – it's time to reflect, reset, and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, we cover: 🎙️ The importance of reflecting on your year to uncover valuable lessons and growth opportunities. 🎙️ Why taking a dedicated reflection day at the end of the year can help you process, celebrate, and learn from your achievements and challenges. 🎙️ How to use your reflections as a springboard for a full strategy day in January, after a proper holiday break. 🎙️Actionable prompts and questions to help you wrap up your year with intention. 🎙️The value of separating reflection from strategy to avoid burnout and ensure clarity as you set your goals for 2025. 🎙️ Inspiration for setting a 'BHAG' to kickstart the new year with ambition and purpose. ⭐ SHOW NOTES ⭐ Launching soon on: thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ APPLY TO FEATURE, OR SPONSOR THE SHOW  ⭐ Submit an application, nominate a creative, or express interest in supporting us via email: ask@thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP ⭐ Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ for creatives, where you can get 1:1 support, access to exclusive content, and FREE Group Coaching sessions. ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram! ⭐ instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All The Creative's Toolkit resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more.

    35 min

  6. 15/10/2024

    Removing blockages and redefining success as a creative.

    Creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs – it's time to clear your path to SUCCESS. In this episode, we cover: Breaking down social media illusions around ‘success’  How a lack of clarity around ‘success’ might be interrupting you achieving the things you want, or being able to set clear goals  Why it’s important to define what success is for you as a creative, and how it differs to other industries Examples of creatives and business people who found their own version of success, without the validation of others Identifying and removing blockages Developing positive beliefs around success that are driven by purpose or deeper fulfilment The 'prequel' to this episode, 'Finding realignment with my creativity and purpose'. ⭐ SHOW NOTES ⭐ Launching soon on: thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ WANT TO APPLY TO FEATURE, OR SPONSOR THE SHOW? ⭐ Submit an application, nominate a creative, or express interest in supporting us via email: ask@thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP⭐ Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ for creatives, where you can get 1:1 support, access to exclusive content and FREE Group Coaching sessions. ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram! ⭐ instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All The Creative's Toolkit resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more.

    36 min

  7. 06/12/2023

    Goal setting for a successful 2024!

    What does it take to set goals you can actually achieve? We've all heard of 'SMART' goals, and 'manifesting your success' – but what does that actually look like for small business? In this episode, we cover: Techniques to set realistic goals How you can optimise 'SMART' goals for your small business, entrepreneurial pursuits or creative service How to create a positive mindset towards setting goals and achieving them How to PRE-FRAME your goal-setting (think of this as the 'pre-workout' of goals) How to make sure your professional goals align with your personal goals. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ ⁠Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me.⁠ ⁠Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, ⁠Small Business Photography⁠. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? ⁠Breaking 1000 is for you.⁠ Pre-sale for my brand new course, PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY is launching this week⁠! Get on the Early Bird list here.⁠ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All my resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

    25 min

  8. 05/12/2023

    Handling rejection: why hearing NO is a good thing!

    Faced rejection recently? Here's why hearing NO is a good thing: In this episode, we cover … How you can build business confidence by embracing rejection. ⭐ Storytime ⭐ I was knocked back TWICE by one of my favourite publications before getting in – and these moments made my business what it is today! My best tips for how YOU can reframe your rejection into a positive for you and your business to achieve success. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ ⁠Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me.⁠ ⁠Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, ⁠Small Business Photography⁠. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? ⁠Breaking 1000 is for you.⁠ Pre-sale for my brand new course, PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY is launching this week⁠! Get on the Early Bird list here.⁠ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All my resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

    19 min
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Courageous Creatives Podcast is for creatives, small business owners, and side-hustlers ready to build successful, modern careers on their own terms. Hosted by Georgina Morrison, a multi-creative business owner who has forged her own successful path, this podcast is on a mission to bust the 'starving artist' myth and empower you to thrive in your creative business, no matter your postcode. Tune in for actionable tips on small business growth, breaking through industry gatekeeping, and overcoming obstacles. It's time to find your courage, and forge your own path.

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