The Common Creative
Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
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The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith
The worlds of business, home and play are all starved of creativity. From an early age, we’re taught how to analyse, critique and simplify but the tools for exploring, ideating and creating are assumed to be instinctive. The Common Creative is all about bringing creativity back into everyday life - understanding the essence of creativity and making creativity a common as a loaf of bread and as well understood as a common language.
Hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith are both creative thought-leaders and have been bonded by a common passion for creating and sharing something new and inspiring every day. Paul paints a watercolour of the household object and posts the image on IG “@everythink”, Chris photographs the same beach each and every day and posts the image on IG “@thisisbalmoral”
By day, Paul Fairweather is a Brisbane-based, speaker, author, mentor, architect and artist. Chris Meredith is a Sydney-based, business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist.
Each podcast explores a different aspect of creativity. Recent topics have included: Energy, Time, Constraints and even the Impact of Covid-19 (why not?!)
The podcasts are ideal for anyone looking to get out of a rut and deliver stuff that goes beyond the norm.
Join us for our conversations and surprising guests to unlock your own creativity.
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Recent Episodes
S9E203 S9E203: Episode 203 - Mitchell Kwanten: Good Vibrations
Join Chris Meredith as he chats with musician, composer, producer, and choir master Mitchell Kwanten about the transformative power of singing. Together, they explore how music fosters connection,…
S9E202 S9E202: Episode 202 - John Sharpe: Sharpe Creativity
Discover how John Sharpe (“Sharpey”) turned a passion for art, engineering, and adventure into some of Australia’s most iconic tourism experiences. From the Story Bridge Adventure Climb to Brisbane’s…
S9E201 S9E201: Episode 201 - Megan Forward: Patch of Creativity
Discover how creativity and nature are deeply intertwined and how this connection can shift the way you see the world. In this episode, award-winning author and illustrator Megan Forward shares how…
S9E200 S9E200: Double Century Not Out - 200 shows in review
Unlock the secret to harnessing your innate creativity, it’s not just for artists or entrepreneurs, it’s for everyone. In this special milestone episode celebrating 200 inspiring shows, hosts Paul…
S8E199 S8E199: Episode 199 - Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Creative Rest
Most of us are unknowingly wasting hours each day that could fuel creativity, improve focus, and boost productivity. But what if the secret to achieving more isn’t working harder, it’s learning how…
S8E198 S8E198: Episode 198 - Peter Hickson: Creative Accountancy
Unlocking the secret to blending creativity with everyday life, Peter Hickson's surprising journey from accountant to artist reveals how curiosity, humor, and bold experimentation can transform your…
S8E197 S8E197: Episode 197 - Mark Jones: Creativity for Excellence, Happiness and Profit
In this episode, Paul sits down with , retired architect, author, and educator, Mark Jones to explore the connection between creativity, happiness, and profitability. Drawing from decades of…
S196E8 S196E8: Episode 196 - David Hinchliffe: Yes to Creativity
What does it really take to call yourself an artist? In this episode, David Hinchliffe shares the moment that shifted his identity after more than 50 years of creating when a single word on his…
S8E195 S8E195: Episode 195 - Jenn Just: Brick Chick Creative
In this episode, Jenn Just shares her journey from young entrepreneur to creative force in the LEGO and fandom space. We explore how she leverages neurodiversity as a strength, builds a business…
S8E194 S8E194: Episode 194 - Brad Walls: High Art
Step inside the creative mind of Brad Walls, a photographer redefining perspective through precision, constraint, and bold artistic choices. In this episode, we explore how limitations can unlock…
S8E193 S8E193: Episode 193 - Miriam Schulman: Creative Belief
What really drives someone to buy art? In this episode, Miriam Schulman unpacks the powerful role of self-awareness, storytelling, and emotional insight in increasing art sales. Drawing from her…
S8E192 S8E192: Episode 192 - Dave Brown: Slow Brewing Creativity
In this episode, Dave Brown explores the depths of creativity through playful inquiry, long-term projects, and the interplay of whimsy and logic. This episode delves into creative principles, the art…
S8E191 S8E191: Episode 191 - Chris Meredith: The Spice Project
In this episode, Chris explores why creativity in business means accepting that things won’t always go to plan and how leaders can create cultures where experimentation and learning are encouraged.…
S8E190 S8E190: Episode 190 - Kylee Leota: Creativity on Pause
In this episode, Kylee Leota shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to trusted leadership advisor. We explore how curiosity fuels creativity, how leaders can create psychologically safe…
S8E189 S8E189: Episode 189 - Dale Beaumont: Creative Blueprint
In this episode, we are joined by Dale Beaumont, serial entrepreneur, author, and technology innovator. Dale shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts required to thrive in a…
S8E188 S8E188: Episode 188 - Johanna Fink: Yellow Shelf Creative
In this episode, Paul and Chris are joined by Johanna Fink, who shares the story behind Yellow Shelf, a platform designed to help busy people discover books and podcasts through short, focused…
S8E187 S8E187: Episode 187 - Kelly Stoetzel: creaTED Ideas & Stories
In this episode, Paul is joined by Kelly Stoetzel, curator, creative producer, and former Head of Conferences at TED. Kelly shares her journey from the art world to shaping some of the world’s most…
S8E186 S8E186: Episode 186 - Nina Sunday: Self-starting Creative
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Paul and Chris are joined by Nina Sunday, educator, author, speaker, and host of the global podcast Manage Self, Lead Others. Nina shares her creative…
S8E185 S8E185: Episode 185 - Robin Moon: Picturing Creativity
In this episode of The Common Creative Podcast, Chris Meredith speaks with Robin Moon, a former nurse who reinvented her life to become an accomplished wildlife photographer. Robin shares her…
S8E184 S8E184: Episode 184 - Natalie Conyer: Crime and Creativity
In this episode of the Common Creative Podcast, Chris interviews award-winning crime writer Natalie Conyer about her journey from a career in administration to becoming a successful author later in…
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The Common Creative has published 205 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Arts, Business.
The Common Creative is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.
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