Country Creatives is a podcast for and about the incredible creative people living throughout our regional areas, who are traversing the many stages of creating a business around what they love and getting paid for it. Whether you are in the early stages of your creative endeavour or already further down your creative path, join Caleb Maxwell (Hebron Films) and Reece Hendy (Nacho Station) as they interview thriving creatives from across the creative sphere about their success stories and helpful failures. Caleb and Reece also throw in nuggets of wisdom from their own creative business journeys to keep you inspired and moving forward. Brought to you by the Emporium Creative Hub.
The End of Things? Reflecting on Change, Communication, and What’s Next
In this thought-provoking and emotional episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece Hendy and Caleb Maxwell explore the shifting landscape of communication—past, present, and future. From the decline of social media to the rise of AI, they reflect on how technology continues to transform the ways we connect and create.
But this episode is also a personal one. After four incredible years of conversations, community, and creativity, Reece and Caleb share a major announcement about the future of Country Creatives and a look back on the podcast’s impact and lessons learned.
It’s a thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply grateful reflection—on endings, evolution, and everything that comes next.
24 Aug 2025
Episode 089- Nurturing Creativity. How Adults Shape Young Minds
In this episode of Country Creatives, Caleb, Aimee, and Reece reflect on the powerful role adults play in shaping the creativity of children. They share personal stories about how encouragement—or lack of it—impacted their own creative journeys, and explore how adults can either nurture or stifle curiosity and imagination.
The conversation highlights the importance of balanced support, moving beyond rigid career expectations, and creating environments where kids are free to experiment and discover their unique talents. This thoughtful discussion is a reminder of how vital it is to give the next generation room to grow creatively.
10 Aug 2025
Episode 088. Responding to Mayan Gagliardi: Thoughts on Art, Impact, and Persistence
In this special episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb and Reece are joined by Aimee to answer a series of deep, thought-provoking questions left by last week’s guest, Mayan Gagliardi.
Together, they explore the delicate balance between creating art for personal fulfillment and making work for commercial purposes, and the unique challenges young creatives face as they find their footing in the industry. The trio reflects on the impact their work has on others, the struggles and rewards of the creative process, and the role of persistence in building a sustainable career.
They also share updates on their current projects and dive into an open conversation about the role of manifestation in the creative journey. It’s an honest, wide-ranging discussion that offers inspiration for artists at any stage of their career.
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Reece Hendy
Rachel Nightingale
Rick Rubin
Ed Catmull
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Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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