The Creative Wrestle

Renee Oduko and Lauren Oduko
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Creativity and creative thinking are tremendous! But we've all experienced times when we have needed to wrestle through some or all of the process. With that in mind, we've designed The Creative Wrestle, to be a space to learn, reflect and steal from a broad range of like-hearted creatives. We speak with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, production directors, strategists, storytellers and many more on their inspirational and unique approaches to the creative process.

Episodes

  1. 4 FEB

    Episode 5: Annie Phillips

    FEATURING: ANNIE PHILLIPS Lauren and Renée sit down with Annie Phillips, Founder and Director of LUMN—a strategy consultancy helping leaders turn bold ideas into lasting impact. Together, they dive into: 🌍 the risks and rewards of living abroad 🎨 the power of creative communities 🌐 globalising the Renaissance Movement 🚀 and what it takes to pioneer bold new ideas Annie’s genius shines as she effortlessly weaves theory, wisdom, and meaningful application into her take on the creative process. Come ready to glean. Listen now—and don’t forget to follow, share, and drop your thoughts below 👇

    1h 9m

  2. 21 JAN

    Episode 4: Lauren Hollyock & Claire Dennis

    In this episode, Renée and Lauren talk with the very talented and entertaining duo, Lauren & Claire!Lauren Hollyock and Claire Dennis are high school drama teachers and theatre-makers, dedicated to bringing bold and imaginative productions that explore the preservation of traditional forms and the reimagining of classic texts for contemporary audiences. Their approach is anchored in a love of storytelling and a belief that theatre should not only entertain but also transform and inspire.Described as “two halves of a whole,” Lauren and Claire join the podcast to speak to the many dimensions of collaboration, visioning, planning, casting, directing, energising, and empowering students in their introduction to the world of theatre.They had us both giggling one minute and genuinely transfixed the next as they took us through the complex parallel processes of teaching + directing theatre in a high school environment.Very impressive and not for the faint-hearted!

    1h 19m

  3. 7 JAN

    Episode 3: Rosalie Audoin

    In this episode, Renée and Lauren talk with Rosalie Audoin. Rosalie is the Founder of FuturEdge Group, a boutique consultancy based in London, that helps leaders and organisations accelerate performance, strengthen leadership, and deliver successful turnaround strategies. Together, we cover many layers of the creative process. Rosalie helps us with widening our view of creativity to encompass business leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, internal mindsets and alignment with personal vision. She shares insights on her journey of pioneering her businesses and discovering her love of helping others with their business endeavours. She unpacks her thoughts on the relationship of congruence and creativity, pausing to celebrate each win and challenges us to be brave and to take more risks when creating and selling our art. To reach out to Rosalie, please head to her website or her instagram account. rosalieaudoin.com IG: @rosaudoin

    1h 15m

  4. 17/12/2025

    Episode 2: Josh McIntosh

    In this episode, Renee and Lauren sit down with their very first guest, Josh McIntosh. Josh is a multi-award-winning production designer working across theatre, opera, musical theatre, dance and festivals. His extensive career includes collaborations with leading Queensland companies such as Opera Queensland, Queensland Ballet and Queensland Theatre, as well as La Boite, Shake & Stir, Harvest Rain, Flipside Circus and Empire Theatres. Josh shares insights from his creative journey, from his first big design opportunity to current festival work. He reflects on collaboration, flexibility, balancing family and creative life, learning from mistakes, and overcoming challenges in the arts, while also exploring faith, problem-solving, and the joy of nurturing creativity in children.

    1h 2m

  5. 14/12/2025

    Episode 1: Renee and Lauren

    In this episode, we launch The Creative Wrestle Podcast - Season 1. You'll meet your hosts, Renée Oduko and Lauren Oduko, sisters-in-law with a shared curiosity into how creative thinkers do what they do. Ahead of our standard episodes, where we interview a range of creative guests, in this episode, you’ll hear our perspectives on creativity, creative process, and what we call the creative wrestle.

    29 min
  • 5 Episodes

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About

Creativity and creative thinking are tremendous! But we've all experienced times when we have needed to wrestle through some or all of the process. With that in mind, we've designed The Creative Wrestle, to be a space to learn, reflect and steal from a broad range of like-hearted creatives. We speak with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, production directors, strategists, storytellers and many more on their inspirational and unique approaches to the creative process.

Information

  • Creator
    Renee Oduko and Lauren Oduko
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Renee Oduko and Lauren Oduko
  • Show Website
    The Creative Wrestle