Today on the podcast, I speak with Greer Clayton – a contemporary artist known for her large-scale immersive landscapes that have a unique way of drawing you in.

Greer interprets the landscapes she paints, not in a direct, topographical way, but in a way that extracts their essence and reimagines the scene as a depiction of the artist’s mind’s eye. Each one represents an underlying connection with the land, exuding a feeling that goes beyond what the naked eye can see alone.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam in 1996, Greer spent time living and exhibiting in Sydney, London and Scotland, before settling back in Aotearoa. She has been represented by Parnell Gallery in Auckland for over a decade and most recently exhibited at the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair.

In our conversation, Greer shares the early beginnings of her creative life - from a childhood love of painting and colour, to building a consistent and authentic art practice through all stages of life. We talk about how colour and paint have always been at the heart of her work, a thread that runs through every stage of her creative journey. We talk about confidence, growth, collaboration and the joy of watching her work connect with others.

Greer is warm, open, and thoughtful, and it was a true pleasure to sit down with my friend and hear more about her life in colour and her path as an artist.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Greer as much as I did.

After you have finished listening, please head to greerclayton.com to view Greer’s beautiful and immersive work. You can also head to parnellgallery.co.nz to view her most current exhibition. And of course, make sure you follow Greer on Instagram @greerclayton

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachel Sloane - co-founder and creative director of Naveya & Sloane, a jewellery house that has been crafting love stories since 2010.

Naveya & Sloane was born in 2010 when co-founders and life partners Rachel Sloane and Alex Bunnett met, fell in love and combined creative forces to create an iconic jewellery house with a beautifully considered approach to luxury design, craft and care. Naveya & Sloane pieces are expertly designed with a potent blend of artistry and expertise - capturing the spirit of love and life with a distinct depth of character that transcends time.

In this episode, Rachel shares the story of building the brand - from its early beginnings and wholesale roots to the game-changing move into their flagship Auckland store (which is still their home base today). We talk about her creative process, where she finds inspiration, the value of collaboration and the people behind the brand - the incredible team who bring the vision of Naveya & Sloane to life.

Rachel is warm, open, and so generous in sharing the inner workings of the brand and ideas behind the beautiful jewellery they’ve created. I loved hearing how the brand has evolved over the past 16 years.

I know you’ll love this kōrero with Rachel as much as I did.

After you have finished listening to you must of course head straight to naveyaandsloane.co.nz where you will be as mesmerised as much as I was with the incredible fine jewellery the brand creates. And then head to @naveyaandsloanejewellery on Instagram for creative inspiration and a further look behind the scenes.

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✨LIVE EPISODE✨ An evening of lively and candid conversation with Polly Markus (Miss Polly's Kitchen), Sophie Gilmour (Fatimas, Delicious Business, The Village, Dineaid) and Leisha Jones (Food Writer). Bringing a fresh perspective to hospitality in all its forms - entertaining, feeding, nourishing, and hosting - this was a hilarious night full of lively conversation about food, business, hospitality, success, challenges, creativity and everything in-between.

Co-hosted by Super Creative Podcast and Blank Canvas Catering as part of the Flavours of Plenty festival in Tauranga, New Zealand.

This event proudly supported the Western Bay Women's Fund.

Recorded in March 2025.

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