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The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity. From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive. The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author, mentor, architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity.
https://thecommoncreative.co/
https://www.paulfairweather.com/
https://chrismeredith.com.au/
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Paul & Chris: World Storytelling Day
World Story Telling Day was originally created in Sweden to encourage people to tell stories and build better connections. This year’s theme “Building Bridges” seems particularly poignant.
In this snippet, Paul and Chris celebrate World Story Telling Day 2024 with a conversation about the history of the event, the role of story telling in bringing people together and a review of some of the episodes of The Common Creative with particular powerful story tellers.
Neal Ford (episode 83), James Hegarty (episode 99), Gavin Blake (episode 94), Brock Swinton (episode 96), Professor Uri Hassen (episode 56), Rachel Barnard (episode 72) and Miranda West (episode 104) are all discussed.
Themes such as the importance of ensuring that stories have a message inside them, painting pictures in the mind, keeping a sense of humour and being brutal with editing are all brought to life.
Jump in to join the World Story Telling Day vibe!
LINKS
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Episode 104: Miranda West - Do Creative
“When you first see a new idea [for a book cover], don’t judge it immediately. Instead,sleep on it and let it mull”
“It really helps to trust great creatives - they need the space to do their best work”
“A real, printed book avoids information overload. It is a one-to-one connection with the author”
Our guest this week is Miranda West, the visionary founder and publisher behind The Do Book Co., an independent publishing venture established in 2013 in partnership with The DO Lectures.The Do Book Co. stands out for its exceptional commitment to empowering creative entrepreneurs, makers, and Doers to work smarter and effect positive change.
With an impressive background in the industry, including a tenure at Penguin Random House, Miranda took the leap to establish The Do Book Co - a business that aligns with her vision of creating books that are tools for personal growth and societal transformation.
Join us as we delve into Miranda's journey, her passion for the power of the printed word and the remarkable impact of The Do Books in catalysing positive change.
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Miranda West - Special Guests
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dobookco/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-west-6aa0b231/
Website - https://thedobook.co/
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Episode 103: Roger Dennis - Future Creative
Roger Dennis is a seasoned expert in the art of “foresight” - guiding leaders beyond conventional strategic planning and short time frames. Drawing from his academic background in psychology and zoology, Dennis offers a distinct perspective on long-term trends and their impacts on businesses and society. Renowned for his skill in crafting powerful narratives, he helps business leaders to think beyond the near-term and prepare for the possibilities ahead.
Dennis consults with top-tier companies on future strategies, distinguishing himself as an expert in foresight rather than a traditional futurist. Leveraging insights from psychology and zoology, he employs a diverse toolkit to assist businesses in anticipating what lies ahead.
Tune in now to gain valuable insights from Roger Dennis on topics such as AI, idea viruses, and navigating the complexities of tomorrow.
LINKS:
Roger Dennis- Special Guests
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rogerdennis
Website - http://www.dennis.partners/
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Episode 102: Dan Golden & Jen Huh : U Turn Me Creativity
Welcome to The Common Creative with Dan Golden and Jen Huh.
Dan Golden and Jen Huh are a dynamic creative duo known for their playful and humorous design approach. Dan's expertise in design and rug collections merges seamlessly with Jen's background in poetry and photography, resulting in their unique brand, "U ME U," offering cozy throws infused with creativity.
Join us as Dan and Jen share their journey from New York's design scene to their collaborative ventures. Discover how their latest project, "U ME U," embodies their ethos of blending creativity with humour and simplicity.
Tune in now for insights into their creative process.
LINKS:
Dan Golden & Jen Huh - Special Guests
LinkedIn
Dan Golden - linkedin.com/in/dangoldenstudio
Jen Huh - linkedin.com/in/jenhuh
Website - dangolden.com
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Episode 101: Nick Jaffe : Crafty Creativity
Welcome to the 101st episode of The Common Creative podcast!
In this week's episode, we sit down with Nick Jaffe, a multifaceted individual who embodies the ethos of not just creative thinking, but also creative execution. With a diverse array of experiences under his belt, Nick has ventured into solo sales across the globe, established successful businesses centered around Canvas and leather products, and delved into philosophical realms of thought.
Nick wears many hats - he's a freelance photographer, filmmaker, sailor, overlander, craftsman, and a writer. Currently he is based in Tasmania, Australia and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Victorian College of the Arts.
Join us as we explore Nick's fascinating journey and glean insights into his unique approach to creativity and life.
Tune in now!
LINKS:
Nick Jaffe - Special Guest
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nick_jaffe/
https://www.instagram.com/kohuttco/
https://www.instagram.com/thetinlantern/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/hellojaffe
Website - http://www.nickjaffe.com.au/
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Episode 100: David Hieatt : Creative Jeanius
“Work hard and deep focus are the most important things we can do”
“You shouldn’t try to be someone else - you have to be you”
“I’m a stubborn mule”
"The quest isn't becoming less, the quest is how to become more. How do we dial up the crazy shit more?”
“Sometimes you're in a part of your life where you're at a crossroads and you have to turn left or right. You just don't know which one.”
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Common Creative podcast!
To celebrate, we’re delighted to welcome David Hieatt - a “Creative Jeanius” on a mission to use his entrepreneurial skills to make a positive impact.
After leaving ad agency Saatchi and Saatchi, he built Howies into one of the most influential active sports brands in recent years.
After selling it to Timberland, he co-founded The Do Lectures, voted one of the top ten ideas festivals in the world by The Guardian.
More recently, he started Hiut Denim in his home town of Cardigan in west Wales. A town that used to have Britain's biggest jeans factory. Its purpose is to get 400 people their jobs back.
David has a cult internet following, and has spoken at Apple, Google, Red Bull and many other top companies and conferences. David has written two Do Books, Do Purpose: Why brands with a purpose do better and matter more (2014) and Do Open: How a simple email newsletter can transform your business (and it can) (2017). David first self-published The Path of a Doer in 2010. Ten years on and still as relevant as ever, the book has been reissued by The Do Book Co.
Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and doing something positive in the world.
LINKS:
David Hieatt - Special Guest
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/davidhieatt
Twitter - hiutdenim
Website - https://hiutdenim.co.uk
Paul Fairweather - Co-host
https://www.paulfairweather.com
Chris Meredith - Co-host
https://www.chrismeredith.com.au
Two Common Creatives
https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/podcast
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Customer Reviews
Going dotty
Shane Hatton has me seeing dots. Not just connecting, I have been collecting, curating and contemplating them. I have realized I need to tell my clients not to conceal them! Great episode.
Ike podcast interview
Paul loved the interview with Ike, I worked with Ike at Deloitte for years and benefited significantly from Ike's drive to create clear "calls to action". She is an incredible professional and so BEHIND THE SCENES!! (when she has such a huge impact on the people she works with). thanks for having her on your pod!
Creativity for everyone!
The title says it all - creativity is within all of us and it’s needed every day. It’s the pinnacle of human ability. This podcast is stuffed full of real life everyday example and how different professionals summon and use creativity in their work and life. And with two creative blokes running the show, you can rely on it’s never being dull!