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TDF Talks with Interior Designer, Mim Fanning
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10/15/20 • 39 min
Award winning interior designer Mim Fanning shares her journey, from solo design consultant, to Founder and Principal at Mim Design, her award-winning design studio.
Mim Fanning launched her business 20 years ago, and over time, Mim Design has expanded to become one of Australia’s leading interior design studios. Recognised nationally and internationally, the studio’s diverse portfolio spans hospitality, residential and commercial interiors, always favouring timeless design over fleeting trends.
In addition to being a talented designer, Mim is also a remarkable businesswoman, who now leads a team of 29 staff. In this conversation, Mim shares her journey, from solo design consultant, to Founder and Principal Designer of one of Australia’s leading design firms.
This TDF Talks episode is supported by Lexus, proud principal partner of the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast/
TDF Talks with Interior Designer & Educator Jenna Densten
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03/02/20 • 39 min
In episode 42 of TDF Talks, Lucy has a conversation with interior designer, educator, serial renovator, reality TV star and Mum of two, Jenna Densten.
Jenna is perhaps best known for her stint on The Block alongside her husband Josh... but, that was WAY back in 2011, and Jenna has done so much since then! These days, Jenna runs her design consultancy, Bicker Design, along with Design School, offering accredited courses in Interior Decoration. Recently, she's launched a brand new Online Masterclass!
Lucy sat down with Jenna last month to chat about life after reality TV, the highs and lows of renovating, juggling business ownership with parenthood, and everything in between.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast.
TDF Talks With Textile Designer Cassie Byrnes
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02/13/20 • 49 min
Cassie Byrnes has got the IT factor. The young designer (and new Mum!) only finished her studies five years ago, but she's already kicked some seriously impressive career goals.
In addition to running her own much-loved fashion label, Variety Hour, Cassie has worked on a number of high profile collaborations and international projects, including with massive US brand Anthropologie, and more recently with Nike, to produce an incredible collection for the recent Australian Open – which was worn by almost EVERY major tennis star at the event, including Serena Williams!
I was keen to chat to Cassie about how this dream collaboration came about, and to learn a little more about how she’s managed to carve out such a stellar career in such a short space of time. Not to mention juggling all of this with her new baby, Charlotte, who is just 4 months old!
For Cassie, success has come from having an insane work ethic, saying yes before she actually knows how to do something, and generally biting off more than she can chew at every opportunity!
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
TDF Talks with Singer, Songwriter and Storyteller, Clare Bowditch
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11/07/19 • 59 min
Clare Bowditch is an ARIA award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, storyteller, educator and mother of three. And this month, she’s added ‘author’ to that impressive list of credentials!
Following on from Ashe Davenport’s insightful interview with Clare for our Family column last week, today the radiant songstress herself makes an appearance on our podcast! She chatted to Lucy about making it in the music biz, keeping the magic alive with her husband and long time collaborator, Marty Brown, and sharing a lifetime of learnings about self-doubt and anxiety, in her brand new book, ‘Your Own Kind Of Girl‘.
I first met Clare Bowditch around 10 years ago, and since then have watched her career continue to rise, and also, adapt and morph over time. In the past decade she’s turned her hand to so many different creative projects... and it seems there’s nothing she isn’t good at! She won a logie for her role Offspring, she spent two years presenting ABC radio, she’s hosted workshops and events for creative people, and now... of course, she’s finally released her first book!
The book, of course, is ‘Your Own Kind Of Girl’, and it’s a memoir of sorts. Clare’s passionate followers will know her as a ‘heart-on-the-sleeve’ sort of person, and that’s very much apparent in this book – and in our podcast conversation! This is a very candid chat about all the things that have led Clare to where she is now, and to the release of this book.
There really is something quite magical about Clare. She has an uncanny knack for making you feel like the centre of the universe when she’s speaking to you. We very much hope some of that magic comes through in this podcast!
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
TDF Talks With Lou Bannister, Co-Founder & Editor of Lunch Lady
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10/24/19 • 39 min
The magazine industry around the world, but particularly in Australia, is a notoriously hard market to succeed in. So when someone has created not one, but TWO successful publications, you know it's about more than just a bit of good fortune.
Lou Bannister is one-half of the brains behind Frankie magazine, and more recently, Lunch Lady magazine, an indie darling beloved by parents all over! In this episode of TDF Talks, Lucy chats with Lou about following her intuition, building community, and having integrity at the heart of every decision.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast.
TDF Talks with Street Artist, Rone.
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10/14/19 • 44 min
Tyrone Wright, otherwise known at Rone, is a bit of an enigma. This isn't all that surprising, considering the multifaceted creative cut his teeth as a street artist, who are pretty good at keeping quiet behind-the-scenes while their public-facing work does all the talking.
Over the past few years, though, Rone has taken his projects to the next level. After his epic RONE Empire project earlier this year, it doesn’t feel totally accurate to describe him as simply an artist, or a street artist. He’s a brilliantly ambitious and dynamic creative, with a knack for making the impossible happen!
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast.
TDF Talks With Architect, IADV Co-founder, + University Of Melbourne Academic Jefa Greenaway
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08/16/19 • 48 min
Jefa Greenaway is a Wailwan/Kamilaroi man, and he’s the first architect of an indigenous background to be registered in Victoria. He runs his own practice, Greenaway Architects, where he leads a team of 10 people. he’s also the Co-founder of Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria (IADV), and he’s an academic and a lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
In this conversation, Jefa discusses the importance of indigenous participation in the Australian architecture and design community, and the great opportunities that exist to incorporate Indigenous wisdom and ideas into the modern Australian built environment.
'We are all connected to the oldest continuing living culture in the world - so why wouldn't we seek to look at the strength and the opportunity that that can bring?’ - Jefa Greenaway.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
TDF Talks With Architect Penelope Penelope Seidler
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07/18/19 • 43 min
Penelope Seidler is so accomplished, her list of professional achievements is almost impossible to summarise succinctly! She’s an architect and an accountant, she's a member of the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Board, has been a director of Biennale of Sydney since 2010, and sits on the board of the Institute of Architects Foundation in Sydney. She was deputy commissioner for the Australian Pavilion at the 2013 Venice Biennale, and has been a member of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 1973. And in 2008, she was acknowledged as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Despite these many accolades, many of us know her best as the wife and professional partner of Harry Seidler, and director of architectural firm Seidler and associates – which continues to operate to this day.
It was truly an honour to meet Penelope, and a conversation that I certainly won’t forget! I’m really glad we recorded it for you!
Recorded at a LIVE event at Fisher & Paykel's Experience Centre in Sydney on July 5th, 2019.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
TDF Talks With Influencer + Entrepreneur Courtney Adamo
The Design Files Talks
06/13/19 • 52 min
We've arrived at our 30th episode of TDF Talks, and I'm thrilled to conclude our third season with blogger, author, entrepreneur, global adventurer, and super mum-of-five, Courtney Adamo!
I never cease to be inspired by Courtney’s incredible drive and her adventurous spirit. She’s built a truly remarkable online community, on her own terms.
It was so wonderful to sit in her beautiful home in Bangalow recently to chat about the next chapter in her journey.
Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
Creative Director + Community Leader Grace Dlabik on Australia's Accessible Housing Crisis
The Design Files Talks
08/20/21 • 45 min
Grace Dlabik is the founder of BE. ONE Creative (a creative agency) and BE. Collective - two hubs in the BE. ecosystem that exists to empower and platform creatives of colour. As well as being a creative director, community leader, mentor and advocate, Grace is also a mother. She and her son Elijah have a formidable partnership, and their relationship has been the guiding force in her life for nearly two decades. Elijah is a wheelchair user and in the 18 years of his life, they have never lived in a home that suits his accessibility needs.
Her fight for greater awareness and action around Australia’s accessible housing crisis has gathered momentum, speed and legions of people in the past year, and has now made its way to the Victorian parliament.
In this episode, Lucy talks to Grace about building a creative community, being vulnerable in the public eye and tackling the country’s accessible housing crisis.
EPISODE LINKS:
Grace, Morganne + Elijah's 'Family' story on The Design Files
Grace's public call-out for a house that meets Elijah's accessibility needs
'Safe Passage to Reclaim and Revive the Memory of Concealed Culture' at the Sydney Biennale, 2020
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How many episodes does The Design Files Talks have?
The Design Files Talks currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does The Design Files Talks cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Blog, Home & Garden, Architecture, Art, Design, Podcasts, Small Business, Arts and Advice.
What is the most popular episode on The Design Files Talks?
The episode title 'TDF Talks with Interior Designer & Educator Jenna Densten' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Design Files Talks?
The average episode length on The Design Files Talks is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Design Files Talks released?
Episodes of The Design Files Talks are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Design Files Talks?
The first episode of The Design Files Talks was released on Mar 19, 2018.
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