Sarah Nicolazzo is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. With a background in both performance and directing, she brings a deep understanding of story, physicality, and craft to every role. Her latest role in Westgate, directed by Adrian Ortega, sees her step into the lead as Netta, a character defined by emotional weight and complexity.

On this episode Sarah shares how she stepped into the role of Netta and built the emotional foundation required for a character with that intensity, why understanding a director’s creative language is essential for truthful performance, how actors protect their energy and separate themselves from the characters they play, what it takes to collaborate seamlessly with the entire film crew, how every person on set shapes the final story, why vulnerability is a necessary part of an actor’s craft, how she navigates the uncertainty and the realities of working in Australian film, what she learned about transformation through performance, how staying curious keeps her growing as an artist and so much more.

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Byron Bowman Kehoe is the Director of Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood, Melbourne, a pioneering space in urban contemporary and street-influenced art and a pillar of Australia’s independent art scene. Over the years, Byron has overseen major exhibition programs at Backwoods, curating and directing shows that connect local Australian talent with international voices. The gallery’s roster and exhibition history reflect strong diversity, spanning murals, installations, emerging media and artist residencies.

On this episode Byron shares why the role of galleries is evolving beyond retail into mentorship, how social media has shifted power from galleries to artists, what today’s collectors are looking for in a digital-first market, how brand collaborations are reshaping the artist’s career path, why in-person art experiences remain irreplaceable, what defines real artistic value and legacy, what emerging artists need to understand about building value, longevity, and legacy in their practice and so much more.

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Ginger Taylor is a maker of things whose vibrant work fuses vintage Americana, bold typography and pop-cartoon energy. Her pieces often celebrate women, wag an eyebrow at the status quo and draw you in with punch and attitude. Over nearly a decade she’s worked with brands such as Vans, Harley-Davidson and Google, built a loyal following on Instagram and Patreon and established a studio practice that embraces the unexpected.

On this episode Ginger Taylor shares how ADHD shapes her art process, why hyper-fixation feels like meditation, what it means to embrace imperfection, how structure and chaos coexist in her creative process, why she sees social media as both a tool and a trap, how authenticity online builds genuine connection with an audience, how family legacy and growing up around The Nightmare Before Christmas shaped her artistic journey, what junk journaling taught her about self-acceptance and so much more.

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