The Creative Mother Podcast

Kate Hursthouse
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The Creative Mother Podcast

The Creative Mother Podcast features interviews with creative women from a range of professions, who are also mothers. We will meet artists, designers, musicians, film makers, fashion designers and more, as we talk about the impact of motherhood on women, creativity and business. We hope through these conversations we can create an open and honest space to talk, share our stories and help creative mothers everywhere gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration.

  1. 29/11/2022

    Storytelling through Tukutuku and sharing mātauranga with the world with Awhina Murupaenga | Founder & director of Whatu Creative

    Today’s episode is with Awhina Murupaenga, a mum of two and founder and director of Whatu Creative. Awhina launched Whatu Creative as a grief response to losing a best friend to cancer. She started with the intention of growing art exhibitions in Te Hiku, the Far North but, as for so many, Covid had other plans for them and she had to pivot her business. She created and launched her Tukutuku kits which are a contemporary take on a traditional Māori artform. The kits were an overnight success and they have struggled to keep up with the demand ever since. Whatucreative.com @WhatuCreative https://www.facebook.com/whatucreative/ Links from today’s episode: Selwyn Muru Claudine Muru Lenny Murupaenga Inspired by: Her mentor, Pareaute Nathan About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    47 min

  2. 22/11/2022

    Exploring the pain, hope & healing of being a mum with bipolar with Katie Rickson | Poet & Writer

    Today’s episode is with Katie Rickson who is a poet, copywriter and editor and mum of one. Katie has had bipolar episodes for most of her adult life, but wasn’t diagnosed until she was eight weeks postpartum, and experiencing insomnia and mania. One thing that got her through this time was the mantra: “something beautiful will come from this.” Katie now writes about her experiences of hospitalisation, diagnosis and identity, recovery, work, motherhood and more through her website Compassion Poetry. She’s been a guest lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington every year since 2018, a guest on podcasts, and a lived experience speaker at events. She’s on a mission to raise awareness and reduce stigma. www.compassionpoetry.co.nz @compassion.poetry https://www.katierickson.co.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rickson-writer Links from today’s episode: Inspired by: Andrea Gibson Poetry Shelly Davies Dreamers Collective - Michelle Keating Reading: Roald Dahl The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron Becoming - Michelle Obama Atomic Habits Owning Bipolar - Michael G Pipitch? About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    48 min

  3. 25/10/2022

    Adding a dose of humour to motherhood with Michele A’Court | Comedian, writer, performer

    Today’s conversation is with stand-up comedian, writer and social commentator Michele A’Court. Originally trained as a journalist, Michele has been an icon in stand up comedy since it got started in New Zealand. She was the winner of “Female Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Guild Awards, is a frequent voice on RNZ National’s “Nine to Noon” and “The Panel” and has been a frequent guest host on Three’s primetime show, “The Project”. She has also made regular appearances on the hit comedy show “7Days” since it began in 2009. Her motherhood journey and her career are very much intertwined. In the early 90’s she was one of the only women and the only parent on the comedy circuit. She also created the successful stand up show “Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter” which was then turned into a book in 2015. www.micheleacourt.com Instagram: @michele.acourt Twitter: @MicheleACourt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michele.acourt Links from today’s episode: “Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter” by Michele A’Court Reading: “Needs Adult Supervision” by Emily Writes “Eddy, Eddy” by Kate De Goldi About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    46 min

  4. 18/10/2022

    Releasing perfection and showing up as yourself with Jess Holdaway | Designer

    This weeks conversation is with designer Jess Holdaway. Jess originally co-founded Frank Stationery with her husband Jason, where for each item of stationery sold they donate a school book to a child living in poverty. She is now the design director at The Opshop, a brand strategy and creative studio, she is a mother of two boys, lover of the beach, deep conversations and good questions and is the first one on the dance floor. Always.  Theopshop.com @theopshopstudio @jessholdawayart Links from today’s episode: Frank Stationery @frankstationery Reading: - Ocean Vuong Book - All About Love by Bell Hooks - Design for Belonging Listening: - On Being - Ocean Vuong - A life worth of our breath About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    41 min

  5. 11/10/2022

    Neurodiversity, mental health and the healing power of creativity with Phoebe Gander | Painter

    Phoebe is an abstract landscape and still life artist from the UK but now living in Gisborne. Phoebe returned to art making 4 years ago after a long break due to having 3 children. Originally trained as a textile designer, Phoebe works in a similar process working  with colour and layers to create her unique artworks. In this episode she talks openly about her experience with post-partum anxiety, raising neurodiverse children, being diagnosed herself with ADHD in recent years and how healing her art journey has been for her. Phoebegander.com @phoebeganderart Links from today’s episode: Listening to: Parenting Hell Podcast Watching: Mayor of Easttown Phoebe’s online course: https://phoebegander.teachable.com/p/home About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free download with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    56 min

  6. 04/10/2022

    Motherhood in the corporate creative world with Genevieve Chunn | Commercial Creative Leader

    This week's creative conversation is with Genevieve Chunn, a commercial creative leader, and mother to two kids who are 6 and 9. Gen's background is in advertising and TV creative, she has worked as a creative director, and is currently Head of Creative in a PR agency. She is also the main breadwinner for her family.  Gen has stoked her creative fire in recent years with the publication of a children's book she illustrated, curating a group art show featuring her friends from Elam and life, oil portraiture painting, illustrated pet portraits, and experimental cake decorating. She'll also dance up a storm to music at any opportunity she can.  Genevievechunn.com IG - @genevievechunn  @lovemypetportrait   https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-chunn-1555998 Links from today’s episode: ‘It’s good to know your neighbours’ - Written by Karin Montgomery + Illustrated by Genevieve Chunn Listening to: David Farrier’s Flightless Bird Podcast This is Love Podcast Criminal Podcast Liar Liar Podcast About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals.  She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    47 min

  7. 27/09/2022

    Redefining what it means to be an artist with FLOX | Aerosol and stencil artist

    Today’s conversation is with iconic New Zealand artist and mum of two boys FLOX. Having built her brand over many years, FLOX is one of New Zealand’s most recognised contemporary artists, redefining what it is to be a practicing artist in the 21st century. An aerosol and stencil artist with a fine art degree, FLOX first made her mark on the inner cityscape of Auckland in 2003. Her trademark native birds, ferns and flowers are a celebration of New Zealand’s environmental taonga (treasure). FLOX has always maintained a philosophy of “making art for the people” and making her art accessible which has seen her take her own artistic lane by avoiding the traditional artist/gallery relationship. Utilising her long term experience and skill set, FLOX has also spent the last few years putting energy into teaching workshops and passing on her creative knowledge.   Her shop and working studio - Haus Of Flox can be found in Grey Lynn, Auckland and she has just opened up a new gallery space next door called Eyes on Fire which aims to be a gallery by artists, for artists Haus of Flox, 13 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand www.flox.co.nz Insta: @floxnz  Eyes on Fire Gallery, 15 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand www.eyesonfire.nz Insta: @eyesonfire.nz Links from today’s episode: iPad Pro & Fresco App Books illustrated by Flox Tu Meke Tutatara Tu Meke Tui Inspired by: Charles and Janine Williams @charlesjaninewilliams Watching: Handmaids Tale House of Dragon About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ f

    40 min

  8. 20/09/2022

    The power of believing in yourself and finding your tribe with Rachael Stone | Print Maker & Artist

    This week on The Creative Mother Podcast, host Kate Hursthouse talks to Napier based print maker and contemporary artist Rachael Stone. Through her artwork and zines, she loves expressing messages of self-worth (especially to young girls). Rachael's prints predominately depict her daughter overcoming challenges and believing in her capabilities. Her most recent work has been large-scale, bold-line paintings frequently referencing other women she admires, female empowerment and women supporting women.  Several of these statement pieces are displayed in local businesses around the Napier CBD.  Instagram: @rachaelstoneart Links from today’s episode: Creative Arts Napier Rachael’s Books I Hope You I See a Girl Inspired by: Greenhouse Interiors Timothy Goodman Kindah Khalidy Ken Done The Kiwi creatives Rachael’s currently feeling inspired by: Flox NZ Katherine Quinn Grimoire Studio Dali Susanto Mica Still Reading: Matisse Books Raising Girls Who Like Themselves About your host: Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children’s book illustrations and hand-painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration. www.katehursthouse.com @katehursthouse www.creativemotherpodcast.com @creativemotherpodcast If you are wanting to start or grow your creative business I have just the thing for you. I have learned over the years that to succeed as a creative, you must understand business. I wish I had a guide to help me when I got started, and the way I see it the more we can share with each other the better it is for all creatives. So I have created a Free e-book with an overview of some of the things I think are essential to know when starting a creative business. I have included: 5 things you need to get your business started 7 revenue streams to make income as an artist 5 ways to sell and share your work You can download ‘The Basics of Running a Creative Business’ for free here.

    38 min
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The Creative Mother Podcast features interviews with creative women from a range of professions, who are also mothers. We will meet artists, designers, musicians, film makers, fashion designers and more, as we talk about the impact of motherhood on women, creativity and business. We hope through these conversations we can create an open and honest space to talk, share our stories and help creative mothers everywhere gain a feeling of community, understanding and inspiration.

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