Stridemade

Amy Carlon

Stridemade podcast is real stories and lessons from running a business with chronic illness, disability, and mental health challenges. Hosted by Amy Carlon- photographer, videographer, and founder of Geelong-based photography and video business Carlon + Co. With 12 years of experience building a creative business while navigating Arthrogryposis, endometriosis, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar 2, Amy brings those stories into honest, unscripted conversation. Business. Creative industry. Disability. Chronic illness and Mental health. It is a conversation, not a lecture. Pull up a seat. New episodes dropping regularly. Find Stridemade at stridemade.com · @stridemade

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    Stridemade / Carlon + Co — Founder, Amy Carlon

    In this first episode of Stridemade Podcast, get to know Amy Carlon, founder of Stridemade and Carlon + Co. Amy shares a surface level look at her life outside the business, touching on her disability, chronic illness, and some of the health curveballs that have shaped how she works. Consider this the introduction before the real conversations start. Future episodes dive into the honest, unfiltered side of building a creative business, but first, it's only fair you know who's behind the mic.

    Stridemade / Carlon + Co — Founder, Amy Carlon

  2. 3 days ago

    Stridemade: Building a Legacy

    Welcome to the very first episode of Stridemade podcast, the podcast by Stride Made where we dive into everything from the creative industry and running a business to disability, chronic illness, mental health, and life itself. In this introductory episode, host Amy Carlon opens up about her journey as the founder of Stride Made and Carlon & Co, a photography and videography business she's been running for over 12 years. With refreshing honesty, Amy shares what you can expect from this podcast: real conversations, authentic stories, and a community built on shared experiences. Amy's Story Born with a disability called distal arthrogriposis syndrome, Amy spent much of her childhood in hospitals undergoing surgeries so she could walk. She used a wheelchair on and off until age 20, and now at almost 31, she has a wealth of stories and experiences to share. From navigating the creative industry with a disability to receiving a bipolar diagnosis just three years ago, Amy's journey has been anything but conventional. What This Podcast Is About This isn't a lecture or a how to guide. Amy's approach is simple: let the story be the lesson. Whether you take away valuable insights or just enjoy a good laugh, every episode will be a genuine conversation about the realities of building a life and business while navigating significant health challenges. Creating a Legacy Following a recent rebrand of Carlon & Co, Amy's focus is on creating a legacy and making something meaningful from the life she's been given. This podcast is an extension of that mission, offering a new outlet to share stories, build community, and hopefully make an impact. Join Amy as she kicks off this journey of sharing her strides, struggles, and successes with authenticity and heart.

    Stridemade: Building a Legacy
  • 2 Episodes

About

Stridemade podcast is real stories and lessons from running a business with chronic illness, disability, and mental health challenges. Hosted by Amy Carlon- photographer, videographer, and founder of Geelong-based photography and video business Carlon + Co. With 12 years of experience building a creative business while navigating Arthrogryposis, endometriosis, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar 2, Amy brings those stories into honest, unscripted conversation. Business. Creative industry. Disability. Chronic illness and Mental health. It is a conversation, not a lecture. Pull up a seat. New episodes dropping regularly. Find Stridemade at stridemade.com · @stridemade

Information

  • Creator
    Amy Carlon
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Carlon and Co PTY LTD
  • Show Website
    Stridemade