Wowee! is a Melbourne based podcast that hopes to bring together creative communities and promote the sharing of ideas, skills and experiences in a supportive space.
In each episode, hosts Penny and Esther grab their conversation shovels and dig it deep with a variety of different local designers, artists and musicians. You'll get to know the person behind the talent - their inspirations, work process and day-to-day life, while touching on their family history, personal struggles and life philosophies. More than just a podcast, Wowee! aims to inspire, encourage and bolster creativity in all its forms.
Wowee! is recorded and produced by Jono Gilmour. Thanks to Pappy for providing their song 'Snacks' as our intro music.
0 Available Episodes (25 Total)Average duration: 01:12:41
Aug 13, 2019
EPISODE 25 - Leaf and Thread
01:04:36
It's that time again! Wowee time! In today's episode we chat to the super amazing and awesome ceramicist Laura Veleff of Leaf and Thread! Join us as we learn all about how Laura took her love and passion for ceramics and (in a surprisingly short amount of time) built a mini business empire, selling her stunning planters and vessels worldwide. There's also talk of work/family life balance in this ep, as well as a pile of advice gold. Enjoy!
Jul 24, 2019
EPISODE 24 - Esther & Penny Meet Ken Done!
00:40:54
Hello listeners! Have we gotta sneaky episode for you! No, unfortunately we don't actually have Australian art and design hero Ken Done in the podcast bunker with us today. But we did get to meet him! And spend the day with him and three other young designers as part of a new exciting mentorship initiative organised by The Big Design Market! In this thrilling episode, we mentally fly you to Sydney and take you to Ken Done's gallery and studio and tell you all about what it's like to spend the day with the master in his awe inspiring creative empire. It was an absolute honour to have this one-of-a-kind experience and we can't thank the magical folks at The Big Design Market enough! Listen in!
Apr 02, 2019
EPISODE 23 - Kym Purtell
01:10:22
Oh hello! Welcome to another ripper episode of Wowee! In this chunky episode we chat to super talented creative business queen Kym Purtell! You might be familiar with Kym’s current business children’s bedding and apparel label Halcyon Nights? Or perhaps you remember the super cool chain of shops in Melbourne Fat? Kym was Co-founder and Director of the iconic multi-brand retailer! Before this she also started up and sold a natural skin care company called Milk! What a business mover and shaker! Listen in as we chat to Kym about the highs and lows of running businesses, working with friends, staying motivated and balancing it all with family. Nice!
Mar 05, 2019
EPISODE 22 - Togetherness
01:42:10
At long last! We know you've all been waiting for this one! It's your magical host Esther Sandler's very own ep! Besides co-hosting Wowee!, you might also know Esther from her stunning fashion and ceramic accessories label Togetherness? Or perhaps you've fallen in love with her freelance work creating playful and bold surface designs? Well, either way in this mega episode you'll get to follow the unique stepping stones Esther took to get to where she is today, find out all her Wowee! moments and enjoy some deeply moving GUEST questions. Hooray!
Feb 12, 2019
EPISODE 21 - Welcome Back Wowee!
00:42:13
Weee're baacck! Hello 2019! Hello to a new season of Wowee! In this minisode Esther and Penny chat to each other about why the end of last year got a bit quite for Wowee. Oops! We also reflect on how 2018 was for our own businesses - what worked, what didn't work - and talk about what exciting goals and plans 2019 holds for both us and Wowee! Listen in creative peeps!
Jun 27, 2018
EPISODE 20 - Kitiya Palaskas
01:56:10
My gosh, so excited to bring you this corker of an episode. In this ginormously long conversation we talk mega deep with the outstandingly talented and awesome craft based designer Kitiya Palaskas! Come listen in as Kit tells us about how she sort of 'fell into' designing super amazing costumes, props and activities for huge name bands and companies. We also talk book publishing, file through the GUEST questions and then spend an hour and half chatting about some other stuff. Fun!
Jun 13, 2018
EPISODE 19 - Cassie Byrnes
01:35:02
Well it looks like 'it's been a while' again! Woops! Sorry guys. But I reckon it's totally worth the wait - because we the super duper amazing textile wizz Cassie Byrnes of Variety Hour in the podcast bunker today! We were so honoured to chat to Cassie about how she grew her amazing small business from humble beginnings all the way to navigating some mega clients and even opening a shop! We also talk about how fun it is to sue someone and then tell some hilarious jokes. Not at the same time though, obviously. Enjoy!
Mar 27, 2018
EPISODE 18 - Tara Whalley
01:13:02
Today we are jump out of our seats excited to have one of our dear friends, the supremely talented textile designer Tara Whalley join us on the podcast. It was so exciting and interesting to hear all about how Tara got her start in the fashion industry working for a year in a textile house in rural Guatemala. Talk about wowee right?! In this episode we also find out how Tara built up her own fashion label based on these unique experiences and of course, hear lots of funny stories along the way.
Mar 13, 2018
EPISODE 17 - Min Pin
01:25:05
You asked for it, so we said okay - in this episode Esther interviews Penny! Listen in to hear all about the humble beginnings of Min Pin and how Penny navigates the uncertain waters of running a small creative business. We also attempt to answer some of your listener questions and try to be as clear and helpful as possible - but really we just go on tangents and talk about ghost stories and finding money!
Feb 27, 2018
EPISODE 16 - Mia Timpano
01:21:51
We are so excited and honoured to have the amazing and talented Mia Timpano in the poddy bunker today! Mia, professional writer and currently the assistant editor and online editor of Frankie Magazine, provided us with some super interesting insights into the world of writing, publications and interviewing Debbie Harry! If you're a budding writer, or just like to nosey in on other people's conversations, then this episode is for you!
Aug 13 | 01:04:36
EPISODE 25 - Leaf and Thread
Jul 24 | 00:40:54
EPISODE 24 - Esther & Penny Meet Ken Done!
Apr 02 | 01:10:22
EPISODE 23 - Kym Purtell
Mar 05 | 01:42:10
EPISODE 22 - Togetherness
Feb 12 | 00:42:13
EPISODE 21 - Welcome Back Wowee!
Jun 27 | 01:56:10
EPISODE 20 - Kitiya Palaskas
Jun 13 | 01:35:02
EPISODE 19 - Cassie Byrnes
Mar 27 | 01:13:02
EPISODE 18 - Tara Whalley
Mar 13 | 01:25:05
EPISODE 17 - Min Pin
Feb 27 | 01:21:51
EPISODE 16 - Mia Timpano
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