Kris and Will riff poet to poet on his teenage dreams of being a hip hop artist, the potential for word art to change and connect, his work using creativity to help youth feel seen and heard, and how art can change the world. Stay all the way to end to hear him lay down one of his pieces in an epic spoken word reading. 

Will is a poet, speaker and storyteller who explores themes of social significance such as inclusion, resilience and mental health. For the last 10 years Will has worked at the intersection of the creative arts and social impact, founding Lead by Story - a creative network and media resource for conversation and engagement.

leadbystory.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/leadbystory/ 

Kris and Penny have a radically real and relatable riff on gaining confidence, Imposter Syndrome, finding our identity, body acceptance, and how creativity can help us become the people we want to be. If you've always wanted to create but don't feel confident enough to - this is a must-listen episode. 

Penny Sterling is a freelance print model, musician and creative with a passion for expression and a love of fashion, screen content and being in front of the camera.

www.pennysterling.net

@pennysterlingsyd

Artists Penny mentions: 

@gcg__ - GCG, Digital artist 

@the_tiah - Tiah Eckhardt, model

@nawalsari - Nawal, model and digital creator

@mssarahcatherinepaulson - Actress and Producer

Resources for creatives:

https://supportact.org.au/

https://artswellbeingcollective.com.au/

As Kris and Nicola sail through the storms of creative shame and overthinking, we chat about how our expression is a playground on which to get to know yourself better. She tells us what living aboard a yacht has taught her about the creative process, why so many artists have an affinity with nature, and why sometimes you should just have a glass of wine, put on some music, forget about it, and enjoy the ride. 

https://www.nicolanewman.com/

@nicolanewman_

Nicola is a creative business coach, professional artist and qualified painting teacher who specialises in teaching mindfulness and creative expression in her year-long creativity school, Flourish: The Art of Creative Living. Nicola works with clients privately and in her group program, Prosper: Make Money Doing What You Love - a 12 week intensive designed especially for creative hearts who are ready to develop new income streams.

Known for her down-to-earth, encouraging and authentic teaching style, she has guided creative hearts around the world through her popular programs, workshops and retreats. Her work has been featured in Australian Country Magazine, ABC Organic Gardener, The Sunday Mail, Gentleman’s Quarterly, Nature & Health and more.

Nicola's passion is demystifying the creative process and supporting others to be kind to themselves, follow their hearts and find meaning and fulfilment through creative living.