The World Needs Creatives with Rachael Sardelich

In this expansive conversation, filmmaker and changemaker Damon Gameau invites us to explore what it means to be an artist in a shifting world — and how imagination, courage, and beauty can help us reimagine the future.Damon shares the personal practices that keep him grounded in the whirlwind of global activism and filmmaking, from slowing down to listen, to staying tethered to joy as a radical act. Together we explore the delicate balance between urgency and hope, the role of creativity in shaping culture, and what it takes to tell stories that move not just hearts, but collective action.We talk about the importance of reframing despair into possibility, how to navigate the rising influence of AI, and why young voices hold such moral clarity for the times we’re in. Damon also opens up about anchoring his creative life in service — and the courage it takes to walk against the tide in pursuit of a regenerative future.This episode is for every visionary mind and creative heart carrying the weight of the times: a reminder that the stories we tell shape the futures we inherit. It’s an invitation to create with care, imagine with boldness, and embody the hope the world so deeply needs.Topics we explore:The role of artists in a burning worldBalancing urgency with hope in storytellingImagination and the rising influence of AIGrounding practices for a creative life in serviceReframing despair into purposeful actionHis new project - Future CouncilThe radical power of joy, beauty, and communityLINKS: Damon Gameu InstagramThe RegeneratorsWhere to watch Future CouncilYou can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

A new season of The World Needs Creatives starts on 29 August.We're back for a rich and necessary third season, guided by voices shaping the essential work of our time — storytellers, activists, artists, and wisdom keepers. Together we’ll explore what I call the ache for originality.In a hyper-rational, digitised world, this season invites a conscious pause — to root ourselves in the earth, awaken our senses, and remember the wilder, older truths that systems cannot contain. Through intimate conversations and solo reflections, we’ll reclaim radical re-enchantment with our creative work, whilst embracing the technological age we're living in.You can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

The fourth in a series of year-end rituals to nurture and inspire your creative heart.This week, we’re re-entering the mystical world of Mia Taninaka, who offers a gentle yet transformative breath practice: Anulom Vilom. This short kriya practice balances yin and yang, guiding the mind into stillness and preparing the body for meditation or creative flow. Perfect for anyone, anytime, this practice is a drop-in moment of calm amidst the chaos of daily life.In case you missed my full conversation with Mia, titled Expanding Beyond What You Think Is Possible, you can listen back HERE. In that episode, Mia shared her profound wisdom on surrendering to the creative process, trusting your unique artistic flavour, and channeling energy from her lineage-based spiritual practices into her work.Through this ritual, Mia invites us to embrace the alchemical dance of creation — to slow down, reconnect with the breath, and align with the unseen forces that fuel our artistic evolution. Let this be a moment of balance and grounding as you prepare to step into meditation, creative practice, or simply a quieter state of being. You can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

The third in a series of year-end rituals to nurture and inspire your creative heart.This week, I’m sharing a short and soulful ritual from Natalie Childs, an artist deeply connected to the land and guided by her ancestors. Known for her reverence for Country and her ability to transform space into ceremony, Natalie’s offering invites you to set a sacred creative space — one that reflects your intentions and honours the gifts of the world around you.Drawing on her practice of foraging natural materials and connecting with the spirit of place, Natalie guides us in a ritual that clears, grounds, and breathes life into our surroundings. In case you missed the full episode with Natalie, on trusting your path, artistic awakening and healing ancestral lines, you can listen back HERE.Let this practice be a quiet moment of grounding this summer—a way to honour your inner world, nourish your creative soil, and call in the energy of new possibilities.You can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

The second in a series of year-end rituals to nurture and inspire your creative heart.This week, I’m sharing a beautiful guided offering from a beloved guest earlier this season, Kristen Caissie—a Guided Grounding Ritual. Kristen, a trauma informed somatic practitioner, has a way of weaving beauty and intention into every gesture. Her ritual invites you to bring sunlight onto the alive parts within you, nourishing your inner soil and awakening the seeds of creativity lying within.If you missed my conversation with Kristen, where we explored the quiet power of building our creative capacity you can listen back HERE.Through her grounded and tender guidance, Kristen reminds us that creativity is not separate from the earth beneath us—it is rooted in the same forces that bring blossoms to bloom and rivers to flow. Find a quiet space, settle in, and let this practice of deep attention bring you back into resonance with the deep, intuitive parts of you.You can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

The first in a series of year-end rituals to nurture and inspire your creative heart.This week I’m sharing a powerful gift from a favourite past guest, Dee Kawai Tang—a Mantra for Creativity. Dee, known for her weekly Substack woo-tang and author of  the book - Love Is, weaves wisdom and nourishment into every word she offers. Her mantra invites you to open your creative channel, connecting the unseen realms of inspiration to the tangible world of creation.Incase you missed my interview with Dee earlier this year, you can catch it in full HERE.Through her poetic guidance, Dee reminds us that creativity is not just a skill but a sacred connection — a bridge between source energy and our human experience. This practice offers a way to align your body, breath, and spirit with the infinite wellspring of ideas waiting to be expressed.Dee’s work is a salve for our times, nurturing the creative hearts among us to find grounding and clarity amid uncertainty. woo-tang is her weekly offering of stories, reflections, and rituals, each one tenderly crafted to connect us to our truest, most creative selves.Find yourself a comfy seat, take a deep breath, and dive in.You can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

In this closing episode of Season #2 of The World Needs Creatives Podcast, we turn toward a space often overlooked in the rush of continuous making — the cradle of creation itself. This isn’t where creativity begins or ends; it’s the inner sanctuary where our ideas find their home, breathe, and unfold at their own pace. It’s a place of shelter and warmth, where inspiration finds roots and quietly brews into something enduring.Today, I invite you to join me in exploring what it means to tend to this cradle. Together, we’ll consider the art of letting go of expectations, of gentle tending, and of trusting in the slow, patient work that creation often requires. This episode is an invitation to pause, to listen deeply, and to honour the quiet fire within — a reminder that timeless creativity is as much about spaciousness, nourishment, and care, as it is about making, generating, and sharing.KEY EPISODE LINKS:Door closing - Sign up to my 1:1 Creative Partnership in 2025Stay in touch during the break and sign up to our mailing listYou can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into the raw and uncomfortable truth about stepping out of the shadows and into the light of being seen. We often hold ourselves back, trapped by the fear of judgment and the heavy conditioning that prioritises others’ perceptions over our own. But what happens when we shift from asking, “What do they think?” to “What do I think and feel?”This episode unpacks the ways we hide and ignore our own potential, the deep-rooted beliefs that fuel our doubt, and the journey to reinventing ourselves with each bold step forward. It’s not about perfecting the art of being seen or finding comfort in it; it’s about embracing the ick, challenging it, and allowing growth to take place.I share personal stories and offer practical tips to help you move past the fear and stand tall in your heartfelt expression—grounding into your intentions, clarifying your guiding virtues, and connecting with your future self who trusts, leaps, and lives out loud.Join me as we navigate this messy, magical path of shedding old fears, backing ourselves fully, and stepping into a life aligned with what matters most. Because on the other side of that ick, true creative expansion awaits.Learn more about my 1:1 Creative PartnershipJoin the family and sign up to the mailing listYou can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

Today, we are joined by Kristen Caissie of Moon Canyon, whose work invites us to step into a profound relationship with our bodies and the Earth, reminding us that healing and creation are not separate, but two expressions of the same current.Kristen is an herbalist and trauma-informed somatic practitioner who weaves together somatic healing and Earth-centered wisdom. Her work gently guides us to listen more deeply—to our bodies, to the land, and to the sensations that hold the stories we may not yet have words for. In doing so, she opens a doorway to creative transformation, where we learn not only to express ourselves but to root that expression in the rhythms of the natural world.Today, we’ll explore the art of somatic healing as a path to awakening our creative capacities. We’ll delve into how our bodies—often seen as mere vessels—are in fact gateways to our subconscious, to the untapped creative potential that waits patiently for our attention. Kristen will guide us through the wisdom of ecological embodiment, where the healing of the body and the Earth are deeply intertwined, and where our creativity, like nature, moves in seasons of growth, rest, and renewal.EPISODE LINKS:Explore Rachael's 1:1 Creative PartnershipExplore Kristen's InstagramExplore Kristen's work at Moon CanyonYou can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.

Today, we enter the elemental world of Jobi Manson—A visual artist and sculptor whose work unfolds as material poetry, where stone, water, light and sound become her artistic language. Jobi’s journey takes us deep into the spaces beyond words, where matter, time, and nature all converge, offering us a glimpse of the world that feels both ancient and alive.After a near-death experience that left her temporarily paralysed, Jobi began to explore the profound power of regeneration and the wisdom held in our senses. This life-altering event ultimately led her to create Sēfari—a platform that invites people into elemental experiences with water and sound, helping them sink into the depths of their own potential and essence. In today’s conversation, Jobi reflects on the art of being in dialogue with the natural world, how we can commune with the elemental realm in our creative process, and the invitation water offers in times of chaos. We explore what it means to grow into our role as artists by learning from those who think differently, and how dreaming is an essential part of making art. Jobi’s insights on the fluid relationship between water and creativity are not only captivating but feel like a much-needed medicine for this moment in time.This episode is rich with wisdom, depth, and inspiration—an invitation to slow down and listen to the ways the world speaks to us through its elements. Some of the key theme's we touch on today are:Embracing artistry as a way of being, not just something we do.Learning from diverse perspectives to evolve as an artist.Exploring how the landscapes we inhabit shape our identity and creative expression.Jobi opens up about her journey with her sexuality and self-discovery.How grief and loss deepen our connection to the natural world.Exploring what it means to be in constant dialogue with nature.The significance of caring for our bodies in the creative process.Using touch as a tool for navigation and artistic expression.Art-making as an opportunity to time travel and transcend.The loneliness that often accompanies the artist’s path.Jobi’s journey to discovering her creative process and structure.Building a strong foundation to support the weight of being a self-employed artist.Jobi’s near-death experience and how it transformed her approach to life.The relationship between water and creativity, and how the two intertwine.Understanding why we may feel numb or dissociated as creatives.Pain as a profound teacher in the artist’s journey.KEY EPISODE LINKS:Learn more about Rachael's 1:1 Creative Partnership 2025Explore Jobi's website & her work with SefariExplore Jobi's InstagramYou can follow The World Needs Creatives on Instagram HERE. Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE. You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK. The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling. The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.