The World Needs Creatives with Rachael Sardelich

This week's episode is one you might like to carve out some intentional space for, not only to listen to deeply but also to fully feel in your body, as it's bursting with wisdom that will leave a lasting impression on you for days to come.Today, we step into the ethereal realm of multidisciplinary artist and mentor, Heath Wae. Heath crafts masterpieces from hand-foraged and elemental materials, singing each creation into being with the whispers of nature's symphony.What drew me to Heath was more than just the magnetic pull toward his work; Heath also holds a sacred space as a mentor, guiding individuals through a Daoist-informed journey.Join us as we delve into the boundless creativity of Heath Wae’s creation story, where the past meets the present, and we learn that cultivation is the key to our unique expression.In this episode you’ll hear from Heath on - His evolving journey and relationship to natureHow surfing and fatherhood inform Health’s artistic practiceHis partner Tais Rose Wae, who is also an incredible artist.The importance of rest and spaciousness to change the frequency of being a parent and an artistHeath’s rituals and generative practices that support his processBiogeometry to neutralise the energetics of your spaceHeath’s wild journey with a Balinese High PriestessHow totems and symbols arrive and how to journey with themThe oyster as a talisman for Heath’s familySimon Yunkaporta - Sand TalkMoving away from dogmatic practices and into personal truth"Kids swim around in your subconscious" and the importance of doing inner  workHeath’s creative journey and the moment he took his art seriouslyThe archetype of the silver handshake - working with quality materialsHeath’s work and process as a mentorFollow Heath - Heath’s instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heath_wae/Heath's mentorship instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tao_wae/Health’s website - https://www.heathwae.com/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.

Today’s guest is Holly Rankin an ARIA nominated artist and strategist, but you might know her best as the musician and songwriter - Jack River. The magic of Holly’s work is that she uses  the power of pop culture to make political change. With a track record boasting over 100 million streams, Platinum and Gold singles, and a debut album, Sugar Mountain, that garnered 3 ARIA Award nominations, Holly's impact extends far beyond the realms of music. She has collaborated with Senator David Pocock, Climate 200 and The Australian Recording Industry Association, Holly's influence resonates in the corridors of power and pop culture alike.In 2023, Holly found her stride as new role as a mother to her daughter Maggie while passionately contributing to the referendum campaign for a Voice to Parliament with The Uluru Dialogues. Amidst it all, she managed to release her compelling album, 'Endless Summer'.Our conversation today is set to uncover the many layers of Holly's creativity, from her sparkly, apocalyptic pop to her unwavering activism and profound ideas that shape our cultural landscape. Join us as we delve into topics of grief, navigating the music industry, and Holly's evolution into the realm of politics—a multidimensional journey that challenges norms and inspires change.A rebel, mother, writer, musician, promoter, activist, changemaker, and a cherished friend—Holly Rankin has been a true inspiration to me over the years and I’m excited to share this captivating insight into a true visionary's mind.In this episode you'll hear from Holly on - - Her early days of writing and her creative upbringing- What arises from Holly's writing practice- The transformational impact of grief and how it has shaped Holly's world view- Her intimate relationship with songwriting- The story behind the track "Palo Alto"- Breaking into the music industry- The power of having a vision- Holly shares her role bringing sustainability into the festival world- The tug and pull between our polarising identities- Not feeling enough when we stretch into new territories- The challenges that come with a public facing personality- The personal growth that partners sharing our truth publicly- Holly details her work with The Voice to Parliament Campaign- The necessity of truth telling- How motherhood has shifted Holly's relationship to her creativityShow Links - Holly's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jack_river/Jack River's website - https://www.jackrivermusic.com/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.

Welcome to "The World Needs Creatives," a podcast hosted by Vedic Meditation Teacher and Consultant to Creatives, Rachael Sardelich. In this episode, I share what led me to create this podcast, my vision, journey, and set the stage for Season #1, entitled "Being in Multiple Worlds."This space is designed to amplify and champion the voices of creative minds engaged in making remarkable work. It’s your go-to sanctuary, providing a dose of creative inspiration, nuggets of wisdom and to touch the void of infinite possibility.Episodes from Season One will drop each week on Fridays, so follow us to ensure you don’t miss an episode.You can follow me at:Instagram ~ @rachaelsardelichWebsite - www.rachaelsardelich.comCredits ~ Creation of the original musical score, podcast production and engineering by Camilla Rose Sullivan. The painting in the original artwork for the podcast design was created by artist Sarah Darling. 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.