Welcome back, friends! In this episode I speak to comedian Lizzy Hoo. We talk about how Lizzy handled money growing up, where to draw the line with humour, running a business as a comedy woman, and more. You can find Lizzy at the next comedy festival in your nearest city. If you want to watch this interview, head to www.youtube.com/@baniConnect with LizzyInstagram - @lizzyhooWebsite - www.lizzyhoo.comConnect with meInstagram - @iambanipreetWebsite - www.iambanipreet.comTimestamp00:00 Intro01:04 How we met02:31 Tree trails05:39 Netflix specials and Lizzy’s show08:54 American comics14:29 Crafting a joke19:31 Finding the voice21:21 Aging for comedy; role of a director24:03 Where to draw the line with humour?25:50 Big Magic shit sandwich; Lizzy’s first gig30:50 Lizzy coming on the comedy scene; quitting day job 35:24 Obsessed with money growing up40:11 Working as a comedy businesswoman43:43 Typical day and advice

Dr Lisa Cooper is a florist, artist, doctor of philosophy, and author of the book, The Flowers - which is what our episode is about. We talk about ballet, flowers, process, violence, and grace. I do mention in the episode about how we met, so I won’t say too much but I like to refer to myself as the hot minute intern in her life, and I stand by that position. Connect with LisaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctorcooper/Buy The Flowers - https://www.bookdepository.com/Flowers-Lisa-Cooper/9781743363386Connect with BanipreetInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/iambanipreet/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-t0bagQbSzyAAMtTJNTpQ

Our season finale for this podcast is with Zipporah Doiron. Zippy is a registered counselling therapist who lives in a tiny house in Canada. We talk about language, the beauty of grief, how common sense is cultural, and being okay with the unknown. Connect with ZippyWebsite - https://creativeartstherapy.caInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/imwithzippy/00:00 Intro and thank you04:00 Learning languages and translation05:59 Theatre and connecting off stage09:05 High performance podcast; failing more11:45 Teaching Portugal and learning portugese19:03 Zippy finding her sound on the ukulele24:52 ‘Common sense is cultural’ in Vietnam28:15 Vietnam’s exceptional and so hard experience33:02 Hard things37:10 Tiny house, van-life renovations, and rest44:28 Hedwig, summer, and a magic life

Episode 21 is with Agam Darshi - actor, writer, and director of Donkeyhead (available now on Netflix). Agam has been acting for 18 years and this film is her directorial debut. I was so inspired by this film, that as soon as I watched itI contacted Agam for a chance to interview her - and she said yes!  This week we talk about Donkeyhead, Agam’s career and her approach to her work, destiny finding you, and my favourite moments in the film.

This week we’re talking to Gill and Hayley. Gillian Kayrooz is an artist from Western Sydney. She has completed residencies in China, Japan, and most recently is at the Parramatta Artist Studios program. Hayley, who has been on the show (you can check her episode out - it’s number 7) joins Gill and I as we talk about SCA, Gill’s artistic journey and being open.Connect with Gill -Website - https://gilliankayrooz.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gilliankayrooz/Connect with Hayley -Website - https://www.hayleyzena.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hayleyzena/

This week we’re talking to Kirstyn - a multi disciplinarian. Kirstyn is a performer, actor and singer-songwriter based in Sydney. In this week’s episode we talk about setting boundaries, Kirstyn’s writing process, motorhomes and campervans, travelling, and saying yes to life.Connect with Kirstyn-https://www.instagram.com/kirstyn_niccolle/00:00 Intro; growing up in the UK02:04 Living on a motorhome around Australia05:50 Art as self-reflection08:30 Travelling and self-discovery11:05 The ‘bohemian’ hustle14:35 Camper Concerts around Europe16:14 ‘I’m fucking exhausted.’21:29 Relationships and being impressionable23:45 Kirstyn’s original music and process29:53 Artist vs entertainer33:13 The musical journey

Nabu, also known as Nabil Pala, is an upcoming rapper and musician based in Sydney. In his early years he used to dance and now that outlet has moved into music. He has immersed himself in understand music production to work on his upcoming solo project. In this week’s episode we talk about creative risks, everyone on their own timeline, and Nabu’s writing process.

Felicia Darbyshire-Pirie is the owner of The Pilates Centre based in Canberra. She has studied massage therapy, professional pilates instruction, the pilates method, a Bachelor of coaching science, and more. In this week’s episode we talk about the golden handcuffs, running a business, growing up on the farm, and mindset.Connect with Feliciawww.instagram.com/pilatescentrecbrwww.pilatescentre.com.au

Carmel is an artist and owner of Scratch Art Space gallery based in Marrickville, Sydney. She studied at the National Art School. She also studied a Bachelor of Visual Art (Honours) in Canberra, Masters of Fine Art at UNSW. She’s held exhibitions in Australia and internationally. In this week’s episode we talk about letting go, how drawing skills impact day-to-day life, and navigating energy.Connect with Carmelwww.instagram.com/carmelbyrneartwww.scratchartspace.com

Eli Haski is the owner of Canberra Yoga Space based in Phillip. She has trained in anatomy, fitness, dance fitness, kinesiology, and yoga. She also plays the sound bowls every Friday at the studio for members and non-members - for free. These sound bowls changed my life, and I wanted to bring her on the show to share her life story. This week we talk about not sweating the small stuff, healing with sound, absorbing grief in different ways, and diamond grading. You can listen to her sound bowl meditation sessions on SoundCloud. Just look for Canberra Yoga Space. Connect with Eliwww.instagram.com/canberrayogaspacewww.canberrayogaspace.com.au

Olga Tamara is an advanced classical pilates trainer, actor, former ballet dancer, and owner of Authentic Pilates Studio based in Balmain, Sydney. She went to the Australian Ballet School, and then worked in the Australian Ballet Company, then moved to acting and pilates. In this week’s episode we talk about memories from the Company, work ethic, and unconditional love.Connect with Olga https://www.instagram.com/olgatamara2https://authenticpilatesstudio.com.au

TejInder Singh Khamkha is a still photographer based in Bombay, India. He’s worked on the Netflix film White Tiger, Chhapaak and his most recent film, Rashmi Rocket. In this week’s episode we talk about trusting the process, the limits of talent, and TejInder’s journey from the village of Punjab to working at MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) Film Festival that got his big Bollywood break.Connect with TejInderhttps://www.instagram.com/khamkhaphotoartist

Ajoy Joshi is the chef and owner of Nilgiri’s Restaurant based in Cremorne, Sydney. Born in Hyderabad, India, he has been working as a chef for over 3 decades now, celebrating all regions of India’s diverse cuisine.In this week’s episode we talk about Chef’s upbringing, living in the moment, and cricket analogies. We unpack how he and his wife, Meera Joshi, have sustained the longevity of their restaurant, family, and community.Connect with AjoyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cookwithajoy/Website - https://nilgiris.com.auConnect with BanipreetWebsite - www.iambanipreet.com

Harpreet Singh is the founder and owner of Muscle Honey. He has planted hives over the east coast of Australia. When he’s not a beekeeper, he’s a full-time finance business partner. In this week’s episode, we unpack bee facts, coping with grief, viral tiktoks, and how stress is vital to growth.Connect with HarpreetWebsite https://www.musclehoney.com.auInstagram https://www.instagram.com/muscle.honey/Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@musclehoney?00:00 Intro02:17  How muscle honey started05:07 Tiktok viral videos and ASMR08:05 Starting an organic farm10:15 Harpreet on resilience and grief13:56 Working solo on muscle honey16:15 Marketing from spoon to mouth17:36 The 2019 Australian bushfires’s impact on the hives21:29 Stress is key to growth26:11 The queen and the collective colony31:46 Getting stung by bee and bee traits34:07 A bee’s typical day36:47 Learning from bees38:08 Bee travel and orientation flights40:22 Myths about bees41:57 Brand integrity44:37 Outro

Inder Dhillon (aka Preet) is a fashion designer based in Sydney. She is the creative director of twosix., a teacher at Ultimo's TAFE Fashion Design Studio, and a mum of an 8-year-old.In this week's episode we unpack Inder's journey from working at Macquarie Bank in finance to creating a swimwear brand. We talk about standards, grief, freedom, the cultural narrative, and absorbing into work.Connect with Inder -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_inderdhillon_/Website - https://www.twosixswim.com

Pandora Jones is a watercolour artist based in Perth, WA. She is also a sailor and yoga instructor. She currently runs her own watercolour workshops and believes in the force of women as a collective.In this week’s episode we chat about what is involved in a sailor’s life, the artist’s work process, and the interconnectedness of life.Stay tuned with Pandora’s work at www.pandorajones.com and follow her on Instagram @pandorajonesart.

Flynn Singh Drage is a surveyor, country boy, and photographer based in Geraldton, WA. Born and raised in North Hampton, we chat about what it means to live in a country community, friendship roles, Cyclone Seroja, and cricket. Flynn’s upcoming exhibition combines his love for WA landscape and photography. Follow @ocean2outbackimagery to stay updated on Flynn’s photographs or go to www.ocean2outbackimagery.com to purchase a print.

Hayley is an artist and curator based in Sydney. She studied a BVA (Painting), honours, and masters of curating a UNSW and USYD. She has a cat name Remy. In this episode, we unpack art school, art process, the romantic notion of the struggling artist, and the beauty of life. Buckle up.Hayley’s last solo show, Aisle of Spirits, showcased at White Rhino Gallery. Check out her works for purchase at www.hayleyzena.comConnect with hayley on instagram @hayleyzena

Dom Diaz is a musician based in Sydney. He studied at the Conservatorium of Music High School and lives a full-time musician's grind. He's a rapper, beatboxer, singer/songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer. In this week's episode we talk about Dom's decisions that led him to his full-time musician's life, the importance of confidence, and the value of your uniqueness.  Connect with Dom - https://www.instagram.com/d0mdiaz/Watch Dom's new video 'Whiskey Girl,' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5nxxTHEFs 00:00 Intro01:20 Studying at the Conservatorium of Music High School05:38 Underground jazzy tunes10:00 Drugs as a responsible tool14:06 Leaving a comfortable salary16:22 Dom’s first life-changing festival19:25 Dom on friendship21:05 The musician’s grind and confidence25:28 The imperfections in the groove28:27 Lessons from performing live31:13 Live looping and beatboxing34:11 Dom on his father’s soul and zest37:12 To be free and making people happy40:55 Releasing the new single ‘Whiskey Girl’

Meghna is a journalist and photographer based in Sydney. She has worked for publications such as Xplore Sydney, Hijacked, Network ten, and the ABC. She’s now working with the ABC’s Triple J Hack where she writes and produces radio and digital stories for triple j’s youth current affairs.In this week’s episode we talk about her work, cultural expectations, solitude and friendships.Connect with Meghna - https://www.instagram.com/meghnab92/Follow her stories - https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/meghna-bali/1331525600:00 Intro01:15 Appreciating solo time and solitude03:20 Embracing discomfort and change06:39 The catalyst for Meghna's journalism career12:34 Having the talk with South Asian parents18:16 Xplore Sydney, privilege and the journalism industry20:37 Community and an imbalanced friendship27:39 Long-term relationships and impulsive acts32:44 Your inner child’s essence as an adult37:17 Intention with financial decisions38:55 The farmers’s protest impacting Australians42:20 Meghna’s goal to create impact and change