Super Creative
Episodes
How to optimise your business in 2026 with Rosie Holt
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Super Creative is another one that’s slightly different to the norm. After the response to my DIY PR episode with Liv Boswell last y...
Jen Jones - NZ Design Week | Building and Scaling New Zealand’s Premier Design Event
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to Jen Jones - founder of New Zealand Design Week. She’s also a construction manager by profession, entrepreneur, and s...
Cherie Metcalfe - Pepper & Me
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to Cherie Metcalfe, founder of Pepper & Me – a Tauranga based food brand that believe food should be bold, exciting...
Annique Heesen Returns (100 Series)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by interior designer and founder of Gezellig Interiors, Annique Heesen. At the heart of Gezellig is the idea of creating...
Katey Mandy Returns (100 Series)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Katey Mandy, founder and CEO of Raaie, a New Zealand made skincare brand combining powerful land, sea and alpine...
A message from me and some business lessons from 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A random little solo episode from me reflecting on the year that has just been, sharing some business lessons that I have l learnt from the women I ha...
2025 In Review with Mandy Myles and Emma Sage
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something a little bit different this week. This episode of Super Creative is a 2025 Year in Review, recorded as a relaxed, end-of-year catch up with ...
Emma Hayes Returns (100 Series)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Hayes, founder of Emma Hayes Textiles, a design studio with a vision to create beautiful wall coverings for be...
Morgan Maw Returns (100 Series)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Morgan Maw, founder of Boring Oat Milk and Head of Brands at Apollo Foods, where she also oversees the newly relaunched ...
Hannah Souter Returns (100 Series)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Hannah Souter – founder and creative director of Hannah Design Studio, a boutique design studio creating considere...
Alex Fulton Returns (100 Series)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Alex Fulton, interior designer, artist and all-round creative force. Alex is someone who doesn’t like to be put in...
Bridget O'Sullivan - J'AIME
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Bridget O’Sullivan, founder and co-owner of J'AIME – an artisan bakery best known for its exquisite French maca...
Sophie Cooper - Anihana
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Sophie Cooper, founder and Smile Director of Anihana – a New Zealand beauty brand creating solid body and haircare...
Jasmine Kroeze - Artist
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Jasmine Kroeze - an artist based in Pāpāmoa Beach who wears many hats: mural artist, illustrator and surface desig...
Live from Destination 159Design
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something a little different for today’s episode! A few weeks back I had the honour of hosting a panel at Destination 159Design – an event that br...
Gina Urlich - Odi Nutrition
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Gina Urlich - clinical nutritionist, mother of four, and the founder of Odi, a children’s food brand designed to ...
Sophie Hamer - Architect & Interior Architect
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Sophie Hamer – architect, interior designer and design writer based in the mountains of Valais, Switzerland. ...
DIY PR: How to pitch your brand with Liv Boswell
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Super Creative is a little different. Today I’m joined by previous guest, friend of the pod, and PR specialist Liv Boswell (Common G...
Sarah Street - Bronwyn Footwear
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Sarah Street - footwear designer and founder of footwear brand, Bronwyn. Named in honour of Sarah’s late mot...
Lara Henderson - Pure Mama
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 91: Today on the podcast, I speak with Lara Henderson – founder of Pure Mama, a natural skincare brand created specifically for pregnancy, p...
Robyn McLean - Hello Period
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Robyn McLean - co-founder of Hello Period, the New Zealand-based brand shaking up the global period care industry.&...
Greer Clayton - Artist
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Rachel Sloane - Naveya & Sloane
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachel Sloane - co-founder and creative director of Naveya & Sloane, a jewellery house that has been crafting l...
Hospitality Queens - Super Creative Live!
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨LIVE EPISODE✨ An evening of lively and candid conversation with Polly Markus (Miss Polly's Kitchen), Sophie Gilmour (Fatimas, Delicious Business,...
Lucy Burke - Lucy's Event Hire
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Lucy Burke - Founder and Managing Director of Lucy's, a large-scale hire company redefining what event hire looks l...
Emma Sage - Sage Journal
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Sage - founder and editor of Sage Journal, the go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Z...
Sophie Gilmour - Delicious Business, Fatimas, The Village, Dineaid (Re-release)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I re-release an episode from August 2024 with Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is...
Anahita Paul - Artist & Photographer
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Anahita Paul—a mixed media artist and photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Grounded in visual st...
Liv Patience - Material Creative
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Liv Patience —interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative, an interior design studio creating unexpect...
Helen Paul-Smith - ŌKU
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Helen Paul-Smith — co-founder of ŌKU, harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native plants to create organic herba...
Gemma Gillett - Studio Gemma + The Joinery Edit
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Gemma Gillett — interior architect, founder of Studio Gemma, and creator of The Joinery Edit, an online education...
Becs Caughey - Cook & Nelson + Good Sh*t Soda
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Becs Caughey—co-founder of Cook & Nelson and Poptimist, the creators of Good Sh*t Soda.Becs has never followe...
Polly Markus - Miss Polly's Kitchen
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Polly Markus, the creative force behind Miss Polly's Kitchen. What started as a lockdown hobby in 2020 has qui...
Lauren Caughley - Caughley & Co
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Lauren Caughley, the founder of Caughley & Co, an interior architecture and design studio that believes in the t...
Fleur Woods - Contemporary Fibre Artist
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with contemporary fibre artist, Fleur Woods. Based in the beautiful rural village of Upper Moutere (near Nelson) Fleur is...
Sarah Murray - Fashion Quarterly
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Sarah Murray, editor-in-chief, publisher, and owner of Fashion Quarterly—New Zealand’s iconic style authority fo...
Danu Kennedy - Parts and Labor Design, Known Work
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with Danu Kennedy a New York based interior designer and partner at Parts and Labor Design, an award-winning full service...
(Re-release) Toni Brandso - Material Creative
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four years of Super Creative! To celebrate four years of the podcast, I thought it might be fun to re-release my very first episode with my friend Ton...
Rachael Mayne - Artist
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachael Mayne, —an Auckland-based artist known for her large-scale, immersive, impressionistic floral paintings. ...
Chloé Julian - Videris Lingerie (Part Two)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustain...
Chloé Julian - Videris Lingerie (Part One)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainable and ethical practic...
Juliette Hogan
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak with Juliette Hogan, Founder and Director of her eponymous brand, Juliette Hogan. With a focus on everyday luxury and s...
Sophie Gilmour - Delicious Business, Fatimas, The Village, Dineaid
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland...
Evie Kemp - Multidisciplinary Creative
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the podcast, I speak to Evie Kemp. A self-employed multidisciplinary creative, Evie works across design, illustration, art, textiles, interi...
Megan Wyper - Acme Cupco
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Megan Wyper – co-owner and Managing Director of Acme Cupco - producers of the iconic porcelain coloured coffee cups...
Alice Lines - Editor, Homestyle
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Alice Lines – editor of Homestyle magazine.Alice is an experienced editor and interior stylist who has spent the la...
Mid Year Catch Up with Mandy Myles / Bookety Book Books
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody! Super Creative is back! I'm kicking off this new season with a second recommendations episode with (friend of the pod and previo...
Deborah Sweeney - Ceramicist
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to former fashion designer turned ceramicist Deborah Sweeney.After a successful career in fashion that saw her working i...
Fleur Wickes - Artist
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to artist and writer, Fleur Wickes.After a very successful twenty-year career in photographic portraiture, and with publ...
Kristy McGregor - Shepherdess
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Kristy McGregor, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Shepherdess. From the Women, For the Land — Shepherdess is here ...
Holiday Spectacular with Mandy Myles / Bookety Book Books
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special edition of Super Creative. In this episode, I'm thrilled to present our very first 'Holiday Spectacular'!This is a...
Sarah Page (2023 Update) - Kindness Collective
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I'm catching up with the wonderful Sarah Page - founder and CEO of the Kindness Collective.I first interviewed Sarah this ...
Jane Allan - Finery
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Jane Allan, founder of Finery - a range of unique ready-to-pour low and no alcohol cocktails. Finery is here to voice...
Jessica Clarke - Mother Made
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Jessica Clarke, co-founder of Mother Made, a 100% all-natural, plant-based dietary supplement made from nothing but m...
Miria Flavell - Hine Collection
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Miria Flavell, founder and owner of Hine Collection, a women's activewear and athleisure brand but also a commun...
Claire Hammon - Meadowlark
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Claire Hammon, co-founder and Creative Director of independent jewellery studio Meadowlark.The Meadowlark story is a ...
Chloe Zara Munro - Chloe Zara Hair
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloe Zara Munro – award-winning hairstylist and founder of Chloe Zara Hair – a mindfully curated, premium hairca...
Meg Gallagher - Artist
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Meg Gallagher – visual artist and denim designer. Meg has spent the past decade in Australia working in top desig...
Emilie Pullar - Maaike / Burnt Butter Table
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Emilie Pullar – fashion designer and co-founder of womenswear label Maaike and the pasta chef behind the recipe web...
Aroha Tamihana - Maimoa Creative
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Aroha Tamihana – owner of Maimoa Creative, a design studio based in Tauranga that is passionate about promoting the...
(Re-Release) Frances Shoemack - Abel Odor
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, everyone. Just a really quick note from me before we launch into this episode. I have been on holiday and have come back a little sick and I&apo...
Eli Glover - FSL Foods
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Eliana Glover –managing director of FSL foods, a family run business with 20 years’ experience sourcing and selli...
Julia Matthews - Two Islands
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Julia Matthews –founder of Two Islands, a range of lifestyle food and dietary supplements creating daily rituals fo...
Victoria Harris - The Curve
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Victoria Harris – co-founder of The Curve, a financial education platform providing investing and finance content t...
Sophie Hurley - Honest Wolf
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Hurley – co-founder of luxury luggage and accessories brand Honest Wolf.Sophie, along with her husband and c...
Olivia Boswell - Common Ground PR
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Olivia Boswell – award-winning public relations and communications specialist and founder of Common Ground PR. Oli...
Katey Mandy - RAAIE Skincare
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Katey Mandy – founder of the New Zealand botanical skincare brand RAAIE. After 15 years working in the creative ind...
Claire Stapleton - Artist
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Claire Stapleton – a self-taught, New Zealand born artist based in Sydney, Australia.Inspired by the human form and...
Sarah Lindsay - Sala
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I speak to Sarah Lindsay – founder of Sala, a multidisciplinary movement community in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland.Sala is ...
Mimi Gilmour Buckley - Burger Burger, Mates Agency, IAMMI
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the incredible Mimi Gilmour Buckley - entrepreneur, restauranteur, hospitality guru, creative director, and mother. Ma...
Frances Shoemack - Abel Odor
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with the clever Frances Shoemack - founder of Abel Odor, a modern 100% plant-derived fragrance house fixated on a better ...
Bec Snelling - Snelling Studio
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the wonderful Bec Snelling – the creative force behind Snelling, a multidisciplinary studio specialising in lighting...
Sally McDonald - The Arc Dept.
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the clever Sally McDonald – founder of The Arc Dept. Dedicated to crafting and curating beautifully designed archite...
Sarah Page - Kindness Collective
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with the incredible Sarah Page - founder of the Kindness Collective. In 2014, Sarah and her husband Dave started a sm...
Jane Denton - Textile Artist
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with the lovely Jane Denton. As a textile artist, Jane’s artworks are all about all about texture, colour and design....
Morven McAuley - Tradecraft
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak with the clever Morven McAuley - the founder and director of Tradecraft. Tradecraft operate behind the scenes, lookin...
Kate Hall - Founder, Ethically Kate
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to Kate Hall - sustainability inspirer, content creator and founder of online platform Ethically Kate and the creative ge...
Grace Glass - Co-Founder, Natural Paint Co.
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the lovely Grace Glass – co-founder of Natural Paint Co. - a kiwi owned and operated manufacturer of sustainable pai...
Kate Cullwick & Prue Watson - Foxtrot Home
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the truly delightful Prue Watson and Kate Cullwick – sisters and owners of Foxtrot Home, an online store supplying...
Kelly Müller - Founder, Kelly Müller Consulting (KMC)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to marketing powerhouse Kelly Müller – owner of Kelly Müller Consulting. KMC is a modern marketing consultancy that e...
Morgan Maw - Founder, Boring Oat Milk
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m speaking to Morgan Maw – founder and creative genius behind Boring Oat Milk. Boring is a New Zealand oat milk company mak...
Liv Buchanan - The Little Op Shop & Photographer
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the awesome Liv Buchanan – owner of two epic small businesses, The Little Op Shop and Liv Buchanan Photography.After...
Sam Michelle - Artist
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the delightful Sam Michelle – a New Zealand born artist who has lived in Melbourne Australia since 2001.Sam’s prac...
Danny Clayton - Founder, Salt Gypsy
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the amazing Danny Clayton – founder of Salt Gypsy. Drawn from a lifetime chasing long period swells, Salt Gypsy is a...
Olivia Moon - Founder, Nodi Rugs
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the awesome Olivia Moon – founder & director of Nodi Rugs. Handmade woven floor rugs with a focus on natural and...
Anna Church - Artist / Sculptographer
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the brilliant Anna Church – Sculptographer and renowned NZ artist. In her own words - the Sculptography medium is An...
Liz Viviani - Co-owner, Found
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the awesome Liz Viviani – co-owner of Found - a boutique physical and online retail store specialising in clothing a...
Shaye Woolford - Owner & Floral Stylist, On My Hand
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I’m speaking to the lovely Shaye Woolford, floral stylist and owner of On My Hand – a creative event studio specialising in f...
Lavinia Ilolahia & Talia Soloa - Designers, Layplan
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to Lavinia Ilolahia and Talia Soloa – founders and designers of made-to-order womenswear label Layplan. They describe ...
Gem Adams - Co-Owner & Editorial Stylist, Blackbird Goods
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is the amazing Gem Adams – editorial stylist and co-owner of design store Blackbird Goods. Described as “thoughtful home and lif...
Sonya Williams - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Sharesies
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Sonya Williams - co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies - an online investment platform that aims to make it easy for everyone to inves...
Zoe Salmen - Co-Founder & Managing Director, Little & Loved
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode I’m talking to the cleverly creative Zoe Salmen –Co-Founder and Managing Director of online retailer, Little & Loved. E...
Carmel Van Der Hoeven - Artist
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am speaking to wonderfully creative Carmel Van Der Hoeven. As a self taught, multidisciplinary artist Carmel is an all-round cr...
Ella Drake - Founder & Designer, Monarc Jewellery
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I am speaking to the very creative Ella Drake – founder and creative director of Monarc Jewellery. Beautifully created by maste...
Emma Hayes - Founder & Designer, Emma Hayes Textiles
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I speak to the wonderfully creative Emma Hayes - the owner and creative director of Emma Hayes Textiles – a NZ design company w...
Alex Fulton - Creative Director, Alex Fulton Design
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast guest is the creative colour-guru Alex Fulton. If you have been a fan of interiors in New Zealand at all over the past 10-15 year...
Heather Hale - Personal Stylist
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast guest is my creative and thoughtful friend Heather Hale. Working as a personal stylist for over ten years Heather works with pred...
Anna Ross - Founder, Kester Black
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I’m talking to the awesome Anna Ross – founder of Kester Black - Australasia’s most ethical beauty brand, making nail polis...
Julia Atkinson-Dunn - Writer/Designer/Artist, Studio Home
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I’m talking to the wonderful Julia Atkinson-Dunn – creator of Studio Home and most recently, author of gardening book Petal P...
Yeshe Dawa - Owner & Creator, The Midnight Baker
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I’m talking to the awesome Yeshe Dawa – owner and creator of The Midnight Baker. Yeshe is the creator of the Freedom Loaf, a ...