Her Design, Her Story
A female-focussed podcast celebrating the personal journeys of Australian female designers and makers in the midst of their careers. In this collection of inspiring stories and insider insights, we step inside the current creative landscape through the eyes of women shaping it - from formative influences and defining breakthroughs, to the layered in between moments, as well as exploring what’s next. The journey before, the now and the future. Hosted by Sarah Reid of Sarah Reid & Others Produced by BackChat Studios
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Ep. 049 - Sacha Wark-de Boer
<p>Ep. 049 - Sacha Wark-de Boer</p> <p>Sacha is the founder and creative director of Southern Highlands-based interior design studio Opal & Oak.</p> <p>Sacha’s journey into interiors is a fascinating one. With a background spanning fashion, graphic design and creative leadership at Canva, she brings a wonderfully multidisciplinary perspective to her work — combining visual storytelling with structure, emotion with practicality, and beauty with purpose.</p>
Ep. 048 - Keti Lytras
<p>Keti Lytras is the Head of Creative at GlobeWest, overseeing her talented Design team. Throughout her time at the business, her role has always had many facets, including trend forecasting, product design, styling, and creative direction of GlobeWest’s range and lifestyle photography.</p> <p>Bought to you by @royaloakfloors_australia </p>
Ep. 047 - Kelly Thompson
<p>Kelly Thompson is an illustrator, designer, stylist, creative director, speaker and all-round creative powerhouse based in Melbourne.</p> <p>Kelly’s career is a wonderful lesson in following curiosity and trusting where it leads. From fashion photography to illustration, interiors, styling and creative direction, her distinctive eye has shaped an incredibly diverse body of work. We discuss her unconventional creative journey, the experiences that have shaped her, and the importance of following your intuition.</p> <p>Bought to you by @royaloakfloors</p>
Ep. 046 - Brooke Holm
<p>Brought to you by @royaloakfloors </p> <p><br></p> <p>Brooke Holm is an Australian-American interdisciplinary artist and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. </p> <p>Working across lens-based media, sound, sculpture and installation, her practice explores the elemental forces shaping our planet and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. </p> <p>Her evocative work spans remote landscapes, architecture and the intimate details of the Earth.</p> <p><br></p> <p>LINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX</p>
Ep. 045 - Sarah Stamm
<p>She wanted to study architecture. The careers advisor said her maths wasn't strong enough. </p> <p>So Sarah went and built an entire career in design anyway, just via the scenic route: advertising, David Jones, hand-drafted joinery, high-end Sydney residential, a boutique studio in regional Beechworth, and now a fully handmade, Instagram-only textile business she runs from 22 acres.</p> <p>In this episode, Sarah traces the sliding-door moments that took her from a country town in NSW to designing Westfield retail interiors, to closing her own store to care for sick family members, to rebuilding from scratch with nothing...
Ep. 044 - Jessica Bettenay
<p>Brought to you by Royal Oak Floors<br>Jessica Bettenay is the founder and creative force behind By R.A., an innovative interior design and renovation studio redefining the way people build and transform their homes.<br>With a passion for creating thoughtful, highly personal spaces, Jessica combines creativity with practical expertise to make the renovation journey more accessible, collaborative, and enjoyable. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to design, and the lessons she's learned while building a purpose-driven brand.</p>
Ep. 044 - Jessica Bettenay
<p>Jessica Bettenay is the founder and creative force behind By R.A., an innovative interior design and renovation studio redefining the way people build and transform their homes. With a passion for creating thoughtful, highly personal spaces, Jessica combines creativity with practical expertise to make the renovation journey more accessible, collaborative, and enjoyable. In this episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to design, and the lessons she's learned while building a purpose-driven brand.</p><br><p>Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au</p><br><p>LINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX</p><br><p><br><...
Ep. 043 - Kerrie-Ann Jones
<p>Kerrie-Ann Jones is one of Australia's leading interior stylists and designers, based in Sydney. A former style Editor at Real Living magazine, she's since built a career styling editorial shoots, campaigns and residential projects for some of the industry's top designers. </p> <p>Her signature approach blends vintage and contemporary pieces with sculptural forms, layering texture and colour, creating spaces that feel curated yet deeply personal. </p> <p>We discuss Kerrie-Ann’s incredible career, as well as her recent pivot towards interior design, publishing a book and the evolution of her online gallery. </p> <p>Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: h...
Ep. 042 - Manuela Millan
<p>In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Manuela Millan, the Design Manager at Fortis and the founder of Meanwhile in Melbourne, a platform championing local design talent.</p> <p>With incredible experience working across several notable design studios, Manuela has built a career turning real client needs into considered, liveable spaces. </p> <p>We chat about her pathway to Australia and into design, the lessons learned along the way, and how Meanwhile in Melbourne grew from a personal project into a thriving creative community.</p> <p>Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au</p> <p...
Ep. 041 - April Butten
<p>April Button is the founder and driving force behind BOAST, a strategy-led creative studio helping brands build genuine emotional connection, sharp cultural instinct, and real commercial impact. </p> <p>From ambitious startups to established businesses stepping into their next stage of growth, April and the BOAST team work across brand design, strategy, storytelling, packaging, websites and launch marketing, helping shape how brands are perceived, gain attention, and create the momentum they need to grow.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au</p> <p>LINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX</p> <p><br></p>
