I interviewed Paul Atkins who runs Atkins Photo Lab in Adelaide - Australia's oldest print lab! We spoke about the importance of the physical print, nostalgia, re-branding in business (with design-led innovation), finding your people, wedding photography, and the highs and lows of carrying on a family business."I'm terrible at change. It's my biggest problem... so for me to survive that is to trust people who are better at change and to let them do their thing... and then to help them, and to still be the person that they can turn to, and be carrying the load of nostalgia with them..."Find out more about Atkins Lab - http://www.atkins.com.auFollow Paul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulaatkinsPaul's boat website - https://paulsboat.wordpress.com Claudio Raschella - https://claudioraschella.com/Rust Salt Tar by Tony Kearney - http://www.rustsalttar.com/The carousel scene with Don Draper from Mad Men - https://youtu.be/suRDUFpsHus?si=45skYIxGT3NYfD5bThe Eddie Vedder Project - https://www.iamgenevra.com/pictureinaframebookYou can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N97aRQbi68U Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

I interviewed Donna Spatidol, who is an intuitive artist. She sold her home on the US East Coast and is currently travelling. We spoke about her art journey from high school age, self-discovery via a business course, being widowed, art as therapy, living a solitary life, and the search for a home base again..."I am learning that home is right here. Where I am. Home is in my heart. Home is who I'm with. And a lot of times, most of the time it's with myself."Find out more about Donna and connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/spatidol/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wa6I1PH3qlw00:05:10 - Recent challenges as an artist00:13:49  - Significance of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches00:16:00 - Dancing it out on social media00:18:42 - Loving your art like you love yourself00:23:13 - The grieving process00:29:58 - Choosing art00:32:10 - Not receiving positive encouragement in art journey00:41:42 - Peter Crone00:43:43 - Art as therapy 00:54:05 - Importance of the creative workspace01:00:47 - Home Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

"Coffee is number one, and being completely engrossed with coffee and sucked into the whole world of the good espresso... that's been my key focus for majority of the business. And then accompanied by a really good panino, which in my life and my growing up has been very important, whether it's just a staple lunch on a Saturday afternoon with mortadella and provolone or something a little bit more with your giardiniere and your prosciutti..."I interviewed Nathaniel Praino, who runs a successful café in Adelaide's east. He welcomed me into his space where we spoke about coffee, panini, family support, setting up a second location, setbacks during his start-up phase, and more... 05:43 - What drove Nathaniel to open up the cafè10:17 - Why Nathaniel did not expect the cafè community to develop in the way that it did 11:58 - “It’s not your job to create”15:18 - On family support + 30,000 panini!17:42 - On work life and balancing parenting19:14 - Opening despite a pandemic20:27 - Winning an award for best coffee 22:38 - Opening up a second location 28:30 - Working around not having a full kitchen 30:48 - Attracting friendly staff and people33:46 - Advice for someone wanting to start up their own cafe38:52 - Nathaniel’s signature Portuguese tarts Learn more about the café and join the local community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nathanielscoffeeandpanini/Follow Nathaniel's café updates on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nathanielscoffeepanini/Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/VQwcLuOW9FI Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

"She lovingly carries souls from Earth to the afterlife plane, upon her trusty white horse helping them adjust to the transition of life after death.”I interviewed Adelaide-based Briget Kelly who is an end-of-life doula. We chatted about loss, death in art forms, the stages of grief, and more.Briget's list of funeral songs:You're So Cool - Hans ZimmerHymn to Her - The PretendersAll Night Loud - The Cat EmpireForever Young - Youth GroupMeet Me in the Middle of the Air - Paul KellyBooks Briget has recently read with death elements: CloudstreetBridge to TerabithiaHarry Potter (especially Deathly Hallows)All Our Shimmering SkiesThe Dictionary of Lost WordsMoonstoneConnect with Briget Kelly through her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Rhian.Service/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rhian.service/View the beautiful tree image that Briget has on her business card here Which songs would you have at your funeral? Which books have you read recently with strong death elements? Drop me a line via my social links below. xWatch this episode on Youtube  Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

I interviewed my wise friend, Edmond Abramyan, who is an author, entrepreneur and mentor/coach. We spoke about his new book--Wired for Success, the writing and publishing process, his coaching style, martial arts, identity, self discovery and a first step towards demystifying money. “If I’m this thing—separate from my thoughts—that’s watching my thoughts, what part of me is it that’s aware of me watching my thoughts? In other words, who’s observing the observer, who observes himself watching over his own thoughts. And how far back did this go? How many observers are there? And which one am I really?”- excerpt from Wired For SuccessWatch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_kaArq6qOoQGet Ed's practical philosophies for entrepreneurs  Connect with Edmond on FacebookRead a free chapter from Wired For Success====00:01:39 | What is your book about and why did you write it?00:03:39 | Tell us about your background story and what led you to writing the book.00:07:00 | Why more doesn't necessarily cut it, having an attachment to the outcome, and how Gary Vee connected us.00:09:32 | What kind of feedback did you get from beta readers for your book - was it a valuable process?00:15:30 | Traditional Publishing vs Self Publishing00:19:57 | How can martial arts give you a sense of who you really are?00:24:09 | The highs and lows of the book journey - why identity mattered.00:27:25 | The danger of attaching too much significance to an identity00:36:40 | While you were writing the book, did you find out more about yourself that you hadn't planned on writing about?00:41:31 | What do you do really well when you're offering guidance to others?00:43:31 | Money as a toolSupport the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

I talk about anxiety, its positive sides (including advocacy for change) and how there can be a real comfort and power in sharing. I use examples from my recent trip to Melbourne where I travelled to see Billy Joel in concert. Books that I found helpful in relation to anxiety are:You Can Heal Your Life by Louse Hay, The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul and Letting Go by David R Hawkins.One of my favourite mantras by Louise Hay: All is well, everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe.For guided meditations, see Insight Timer.Watch this episode on YouTube01:40 My panic attacks usually happen as a reaction to events in my life.04:40 Being held captive by your anxiety.06:30 If I'm not an expert on this, why am I talking about it?07:00 Anxiety is my internal messaging system, and it's also like a progress counter.07:17 Anxiety and empathy.08:05 Advocacy for change - Taryn Brumfitt & Body Image Movement. 11:25 Using mental affirmations to guide me through anxiety.11:50 Tips to combat anxiety and to self-soothe 13:55 Tips continued: physical techniques.15:30 Notes on guided meditation. 16:50 Connecting with a support group.18:13 Sponsored by Sicilia Coffee.19:11 Tips continued: connecting with nature.20:40 Getting anxiety before the Billy Joel concert.23:22 Billy Joel's vulnerability.25:00 How sharing your anxious times with others can help. Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

I chat to local Adelaide musician, Joseph Amputch, about growing up in Fiji and moving to Australia and the steps he took to pursue music full-time.Joseph is also the man behind my show's theme music - which is a 30 second cover of the Pearl Jam song, Amongst the Waves. In this episode, we debut the song!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZzUDsoCj9AFollow Joseph's music journey and connect with him on FacebookListen to Pearl Jam's original song----[00:00:30] – Why Joseph has been instrumental to the show's music.[00:01:35] - Hear Joe's cover of Amongst the Waves for the first time[00:03:22] – How I met Joseph[00:10:40] – Joseph’s first stage experience in Fiji with his stepfather's band.[00:21:05] – Frustration around not putting enough practice time into the craft [00:23:50] - Pearl Jam [00:26:00] - In Fiji, there was less of a motivation to learn how to sing… that changed when he came to Australia.[00:30:45] – On playing crowd-pleasers [00:32:00] – Opportunities to play his originals at music gigs and the mental barriers around that…[00:36:55] – On teaming up with an art therapist to teach music as a form of therapy too [00:44:00] – Joseph’s album choices for his ‘blues bibles’[00:45:34] – Music, gratitude, and having to turn down gigs…Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

Hi, I'm Genevra. I'm an aspiring novelist, photographer, and the author of the Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) book, Picture in a Frame. In this first episode, I talk about my personal story and why I started the podcast. I delve into my life-long struggle with my identity, people-pleasing tendency, single parenting, and the decisions I made when I lacked the inspiration and drive to create. I believe your problems are your gifts, and that's why I decided to share a mortifying story from my childhood - The Day of the Black Box - which I have never talked about publicly before. I also mention my tribute to the band, Pearl Jam, and its connection to the podcast.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cO3xhJ8jBns Support the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)

A snippet of some of what to expect from my new show, which is centred around creativity. I've been having a lot of awkward fun as I explore this new podcasting territory, work with my own anxiety over it, and try to establish my natural hosting style. Hope you'll jump on board with me...Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qBvldHzlghESupport the Show.====Subscribe to my free newsletter: Coffee Stains & the Creative LifeDigging the content? You can also support the show by: Sharing the link with a friendLeaving a review on Apple Podcasts or AudibleRating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Connect with me on socials: YouTube @iamgenevra Instagram @betterloudthantoolate Facebook facebook.com/iamgenevra TikTok @iamgenevra Sponsored by Sicilia CoffeeMusic by Joseph Amputch(Original music and lyrics from Amongst The Waves by Pearl Jam)