What happens when the subject of your art is also an artist? In this layered episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with filmmakers Jason and Blue Gerber about their new feature-length documentary, Dawn Dusk. The film follows designer Chellie Look as she navigates grief, creativity, and the tension between artistic integrity and running a business. But this conversation isn’t just about the story they captured - it’s also about their own creative journey bringing it to life.

Please note: This episode includes discussion of a film that contains themes of domestic violence. While these are not explored in depth, listener discretion is advised.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• The origin story of Dawn Dusk and how it evolved from a short into a feature
  
  
• How Jason and Blue discovered Chellie Look and why her story resonated
  
  
• The emotional and creative themes at the heart of the film
  
  
• What it’s like to make your first feature-length documentary
  
  
• How filmmakers stay creatively energised during a long production process
  
  
• The parallels between Chellie’s creative struggle and the filmmakers’ own process
  
  
• Crafting narrative in documentary form: the challenges and breakthroughs
  
  
• Navigating working with your partner (and others) to fulfill a creative vision

Dawn Dusk is streaming now - find out where to watch here: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watch

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/dawn-dusk-exploring-grief-creativity-and-artistic-vision/

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What does a healthy relationship with your creativity look like? And how do you go about achieving this? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, musician Chris Baker joins Abi Gatling to discuss how he reconnected with his authentic self as an artist, found his own voice and now uses this to guide his creative process.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• The invisible pressure that comes with creative work
  
  
• Why there’s no one-size-fits-all version of what it means to be an artist
  
  
• What a healthy relationship with your creativity can look like
  
  
• Avoiding burnout by connecting with your inner voice
  
  
• Balancing your art with the rest of your life: family, work, wellbeing
  
  
• How to approach the business side of being a creative - without selling out
  
  
• Reframing content creation as part of the creative process
  
  
• The personal outcomes of navigating creativity on your own terms

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/how-to-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-your-art/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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When you hear “virtual reality,” do you think of gaming headsets and rollercoaster simulations? So did Abi Gatling - until she met Benjamin Breitenstein from Composit Design.

In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Benjamin reveals how VR is being used far beyond the gaming world to solve problems, unlock new experiences, and reimagine what’s possible in design.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How a zombie game kickstarted Benjamin’s passion for VR
  
  
• The creative process behind building virtual experiences
  
  
• The difference between designing in VR vs 2D or 3D
  
  
• Virtual vs augmented reality - what’s the difference and why it matters
  
  
• The psychology behind user-centred design and behavioural economics in VR
  
  
• Real-world applications: from Crocs’ virtual try-ons to increasing access for remote communities
  
  
• What the future of VR might look (and feel) like

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/what-if-virtual-reality-was-more-than-just-gaming/

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The other day, I had a beautiful moment with my niece, Molly. And it ended up being a perfect little lesson about creativity, curiosity, and seeing the world with fresh eyes.



Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How kids can give you a fresh perspective
  
  
• How to get off the treadmill of ‘adulting’
  
  
• How a question switched my mindset from chore to adventure
  
  
• Focussing on curiosity rather than creativity
  
  
• Using active observation to spark curiosity
  
  
• Curiosity as a cure for creative block

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/are-you-and-the-robot-working-together/

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Have you ever heard the saying, “the only constant in life is change”?

It’s a reminder that transformation touches everything - including our creativity. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with singer-songwriter turned author Leigh Hardingham about embracing change and evolving creatively across different mediums.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• Leigh’s journey from performing musician to published author
  
  
• What it takes to transition creatively from one medium to another
  
  
• The role of collaboration in Leigh’s creative process
  
  
• How being a dad influences his creativity
  
  
• Struggles and learning curves along the way
  
  
• Practical tips for staying open to inspiration and keeping creative momentum
  
  
• The value of staying fluid and flexible in your creative philosophy: “Always changing. Always evolving.”

If you’d like to have a read of Leigh’s children’s book, 3 Dancing Frogs, you can find it here: https://www.newfrontier.com.au/books/three-dancing-frogs

Happy listening!

xo Abi!

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/when-everything-changes-can-creativity-keep-up/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Creativity has regularly featured in the top 10 key skills required for the workplace, yet most people still say and feel that they aren’t creative. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can we fix it?

HR Consultant Karen Kirton joins the Creativity: Uncovered podcast to discuss what creativity in the workplace means, why it’s important and how everyone can develop these essential skills.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• The top emerging skills required in the workplace
  
  
• World Economic Forum “The Future of Jobs Report”
  
  
• Creativity as an essential workplace skill
  
  
• Leveraging AI as a workplace skills
  
  
• Creativity and innovation
  
  
• Human resources and creativity
  
  
• Karen’s workshop, “Creativity in the Workplace”
  
  
• Karen’s book, “Great People, Great Business”

Karen mentioned some great resources in this episode, which you can access here:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
  
  
• Great People, Great Business by Karen Kirton (her own book!)

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/creativity-the-future-of-work/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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In many industries, creativity is seen as a challenge, rocking the boat, and a threat to the safety of doing things how they were “always done”. But without challenging the status quo, how can industries evolve?

Enter Nathan Fradley, a passionate Financial Adviser who has set out to challenge the standard, in order to deliver the best possible advice for his clients. Leaning into his creativity, curiosity and a sense of justice, Nathan is exploring the greyscale in an industry that is often seen as black and white.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How Nathan became a Financial Adviser
  
  
• The corporate culture in financial advice
  
  
• The misconception of the industry’s rules and regulations
  
  
• Challenging the narrative and going straight to the source
  
  
• Creativity and ethics in financial advice
  
  
• Nathan’s passion for raising the standard of the financial industry
  
  
• Nathan’s podcast, Challenge the Standard

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/how-to-challenge-the-standard/

P.P.S. The information in this podcast does not take your specific needs or circumstances into consideration, so you should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek financial advice before making any financial decisions.

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

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Ever find yourself talking about how different childhood feels these days? From resilience to creativity, many of us wonder what’s changed — and what we can do to support the next generation. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I’m joined by Gavin McCormack, award-winning educator and co-founder of Upschool.co, to dig into these questions.

Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

• How we can help kids (and ourselves) navigate change
  
  
• The Montessori approach to sparking curiosity and resilience
  
  
• Surprising insights on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and creativity
  
  
• Why trust and connection are crucial to real learning
  
  
• Gavin’s upcoming book on building resilience in kids
  
  
• How Upschool’s free courses are empowering young learners
  
  
• Practical tips for parents and teachers to nurture curiosity and grit

To get your hands on a copy of Gavin’s book, The Potential In Every Child, head to: https://amzn.to/4cP6tX8

To access the free courses from UpSchool, head to: https://upschool.co/

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/curiosity-creativity-and-resilience-in-kids/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.