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‘Meander’ – a design selection for a worthy cause

Author by Shereene JesurajahPosted on Categories Creative Space, Interview & Inspire

What makes a designer tick?

Meet award winning contemporary jewellery, designer-maker, Sarah Augusta Murphy.

Sarah lovingly donated her piece to our Girls’ Night In Cancer Council Fundraiser to raise money toward women’s cancer research. This beautifully crafted piece is called Meander, find out more from Sarah on a personal topic that has touched her life and touches the lives of so many across the globe. On behalf of Cancer Council we are eternally grateful to Sarah and the other donations for our recent fundraiser event.

Enjoy this short interview piece, as Sarah shares her thought process towards creating and selecting product to suit a greater impact & purpose!

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On being brave, putting yourself out there and letting go.

Author by Steph MeeganPosted on Categories Rites of passage

Entrepreneur life comes along with it`s challenges and deep nerves, confusion but exciting times as you step out into the Business World. (Steph) Meegan joined us at our February Courage Summit where we discussed the challenge of Courage, Fear leading to Success in Entrepreneur and Creative life.

She tells us that there’s a bravery in putting oneself out there, especially as a Student entering a wide world of opportunities & audience.

Here are some words (in the persona of a Student) of putting oneself out there, without resolution, in the midst of chaos.

What happens next, is left up to us to journey through & find the treasure as we go.

Read (Steph) Meegan`s blog – `On being brave, putting yourself out there and letting go`.

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Stepping into Your Intention – Living your Passion

Author by Hadia ElahiPosted on Categories Discover & Learn

What Excites You?

What is Your Passion?

The intense desire, or boundless enthusiasm that thrusts us toward certain pursuits is often referred to as our passions. These are ever-present entities that drive much of the course of our lives and decision-making.

But firstly, to achieve success in this process one must begin with setting and re-aligning their desires to define “what” they want to achieve or “where” one hopes to be (your intentions).

Hadia poses her thoughts on Passion and takes us through a Creativity Board Activity, have a read & give the activity a try.

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I haven’t come this far, to come this far!

Author by Shereene JesurajahPosted on Categories Interview & Inspire

Humble roots and a deep passion that never leaves..

Letting go & making the move…

All bets in? Or get a part time job?

When a Pooch and Pet loving lifestyle becomes an “Entrepreneur lifestyle” for this Fearless Entrepreneur!

Hear the insider story of Entrepreneurial passion, hard work and fun..

Fiona’s Daily Motivational Tips…

Taking the plunge..

Into the Dragon’s den…

…in our Interview with Fiona – “I haven’t come this far, to come this far!”

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