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The Common Creative - But Never Ordinary A podcast series with Paul Fairweather and Chris MeredithThe 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 - un... more

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Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather spend this episode unpacking risk as a core part of the creative process. It is a conversational, unscripted exchange about why making art, sharing work, and moving beyond a safe formula all involve vulnerability, ... more

In this episode, Chris and Paul are joined by Stacey Hall, founder of MAKE and Promo Sapien, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, and building businesses that people genuinely connect with.

Stacey shares how an unexpected start at... more

In this episode, Paul and Chris challenge traditional command-and-control leadership and explore how clear direction, intentional boundaries and creative freedom can help teams do their best work.

They unpack the concept of the “three scripts” ful... more

What does it mean to stay creative for life?

At 93, retired architect Graham Bligh proves that curiosity, creativity, and connection don't have an expiry date. From designing iconic buildings to embracing art and lifelong learning in retirement, G... more

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Stacey Hall
Founder of Make and Promo Sapien
Make; Promo Sapien
Episode: S9E209: Episode 209: Stacy Hall - Make Creative
Graham Bligh
Retired architect turned artist specializing in pastels and assemblage
Episode: S9E207: Episode 207: Graham Bligh - The Art of a Creative Life
Shantanu Starick
Photographer specializing in architectural photography and author
Independent photographer
Episode: S9E206: Episode 206 - Shantanu Starick - Creative Trade
Karen Steenkamp
Former artist turned in-house creative director in a large corporation
Unspecified large corporation
Episode: S9E205: Episode 205 - Karen Steenkamp - Constrained Creative
Barton Green
Brisbane-born creator, journalist-turned-advocate, founder and chair of Brisbane Creative Collab
Brisbane Creative Collab
Episode: S9E204: Episode 204 - Barton Green: Creative Collab
Mitchell Kwanten
Choir master, qualified yoga instructor
Voicemail Choir; Bow and Arrow
Episode: S9E203: Episode 203 - Mitchell Kwanten: Good Vibrations
John Sharpe
Entrepreneur, artist and engineer behind Brisbane adventure experiences
Sharpe creativity ventures
Episode: S9E202: Episode 202 - John Sharpe: Sharpe Creativity
Megan Forward
Author, illustrator, teacher, and presenter focused on environment-themed storytelling
Episode: S9E201: Episode 201 - Megan Forward: Patch of Creativity
Jake Kahuna
Guest who defined creativity as identifying an opportunity and fostering its development
Episode: S9E200: Double Century Not Out - 200 shows in review

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Paul Fairweather
Host of The Common Creative
Chris Meredith
Co-host of The Common Creative

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Insightful and fun!

    Really love this podcast, because of the interesting guests and the fact that Paul and Chris ask great questions. They have clearly been around, but it’s still easy to follow for less experienced creatives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anneke Dart
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Going dotty

    Shane Hatton has me seeing dots. Not just connecting, I have been collecting, curating and contemplating them. I have realized I need to tell my clients not to conceal them! Great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJDraheen
    Australia4 years ago
  • Ike podcast interview

    Paul loved the interview with Ike, I worked with Ike at Deloitte for years and benefited significantly from Ike's drive to create clear "calls to action". She is an incredible professional and so BEHIND THE SCENES!! (when she has such a huge impact on the people she works with). thanks for having her on your pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacqui C 000
    Australia4 years ago
  • Creativity for everyone!

    The title says it all - creativity is within all of us and it’s needed every day. It’s the pinnacle of human ability. This podcast is stuffed full of real life everyday example and how different professionals summon and use creativity in their work and life. And with two creative blokes running the show, you can rely on it’s never being dull!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shopper mum
    Australia4 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    Paul

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GM 43
    Australia4 years ago

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Guest selection is diverse, offering practical takeaways for everyday creativity.
High-quality production and insightful leadership-focused storytelling.
Shows consistently deliver thoughtful conversations with engaging guests and strong questions from the hosts.

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S9E209: Episode 209: Stacy Hall - Make Creative
Q: What advice would you give to someone trying to bring out the best in other creatives?
Be flexible with timelines, don't ask creatives to change their core work, and propose experiments based on what they've already created. Offer fair terms, pay on time, promote them, and maintain a collaborative, easy relationship that respects their art and time.
S9E209: Episode 209: Stacy Hall - Make Creative
Q: Why purchase outright instead of going with a consignment or commission model?
Buying outright supports artists directly and aligns with our core belief that you should compensate creators fairly. If something doesn't sell, it goes on sale, but the artist is paid upfront for what we purchase; it's about integrity and long-term relationships, not just sales velocity.
S9E209: Episode 209: Stacy Hall - Make Creative
Q: Your curatorial process is multi-layered—how do you select artisans and decide what to stock?
We look for things we can outright buy and sell, sourced from in-person discoveries, markets, social media, or direct introductions. The focus is on handmade, accessible items that can be bought in multiples, not ultra-high-end pieces, and we seek art that they already created which we can license for products with royalties.
S9E206: Episode 206 - Shantanu Starick - Creative Trade
Q: What were the biggest outcomes from the Pixel Trade in terms of how you work with people and money today?
He explains that the Pixel Trade taught him to value non-financial exchanges, build friendships quickly, and maintain a durable network across continents, which later informed more flexible pricing models like half-fee/half-trade engagements and publication-driven collaborations.
S9E206: Episode 206 - Shantanu Starick - Creative Trade
Q: Shantanu, we're going to kick off as we do with all our guests and ask you to give us a quick 60-second portrait history of the turning points in your life from getting where you were to where you are now.
He describes influential moments including starting architecture studies, becoming the in-house photographer, meeting his mentor Timothy Hill, and most notably launching The Pixel Trade—travelling the world trading photography for life's basics for three and a half years, followed by relocations to Ireland and a shift toward combining architectural work with culinary and book projects.

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A thoughtful program that centers on practical creativity in work and life, with hosts Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith guiding conversations across leadership, design, architecture, photography, and entrepreneurship. Episodes frequently explore how constraints, collaboration, rest, and cross-disciplinary practices unlock creative performance in individuals and teams. Guests range from architects and artists to business leaders and educators, often sharing actionable frameworks, personal journeys, and real-world examples of bringing creative thinking into structured environments. The show stands out for its approachable storytelling, deep dives into process (from leadership models to collaborative ecosystems), and a consistent emphasis o... more

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Recent guests on The Common Creative include:

1. Stacey Hall
2. Graham Bligh
3. Shantanu Starick
4. Karen Steenkamp
5. Barton Green
6. Mitchell Kwanten
7. John Sharpe
8. Megan Forward

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