Outsider Thread is a podcast project that takes listeners behind the scenes of the creative industry, dismantling preconceptions by sharing authentic experiences on what it is like to work as an artist.
The series forms a database of conversations with creatives from a diverse range of industries, social groups, and cultural backgrounds. Outsider Thread maintains a central focus on amplifying stories from people of colour, people with disabilities, and people who identify as queer.
Dr Bianca Fileborn on Sexual Violence in Australia
In a new episode I speak with Dr Bianca Fileborn, a Melbourne based academic whose work focuses on sexual violence and the disproportionate impacts on queer and femme members of our community.
We discuss the intersectional drivers of sexual violence and explore individuals can safely combat structures and ideologies which support the perpetration of sexual assault.
15 Aug 2023
Episode 13: Riana H-T - Crip Rave Theory
For this week’s episode of outsider, I speak with Riana Head Toussaint.
An artist, lawyer and DJ based in Eora, she’s passionate about community, club culture, and inclusivity. She’s also the founder of Crip Rave Theory, an intersectionally accessible rave event breaking new ground in the Sydney scene. We discuss disability, her escape from law into art full-time, and what we’re each feeling passionate about at the moment.
2 Aug 2023
Episode 12: Lynn Tran
For this week’s episode of Outsider I sat down with Lynn Tran, who DJs under the moniker of fukhed.
A Brisbanite who's recently moved to Sydney, Lynn is a DJ and aspiring producer who recently won the AIAIAI x HÖR Berlin DJ Mix Challenge, and flew over to record a mix in the iconic bathroom.
While she's now focusing on DJing, Lynn has previously worked in both music marketing and international fashion buying and production. She regards these roles as both enriching and challenging, and a common theme in Lynn's stories is bringing past lessons learned into her approach to new projects.
We discuss the challenges we face in the pursuit of creative fulfillment, and compare notes on the reality of working in full-time corporate creative roles.
25 Jul 2023
Episode 11: Georgia Treloar - Senior Graphic Designer at Untitled Group
I sit down with Georgia Treloar, Senior Graphic Designer at Untitled Group. We map out her journey, which began with a rural upbringing in the Pilbara in Western Australia and has culminated in her current role shaping the art direction for festivals such as Pitch Music & Arts, Beyond the Valley and Wildlands.
In the world of commercial creativity Georgia is a special case, with no complete formal qualification in graphic design. Georgia’s background is in architecture and mural painting, however the common thread along her career has always been a commitment to ambition, excellence and self-development.
18 Jul 2023
Episode 10: Kayla Moon - X FLOS
I sit down with Kayla Moon, the creative powerhouse behind floral design studio X Flos. She’s also one half of Stay Soft Studio, the cool kids co-working space and monthly market at Colingwood Yards.
In the few years since her floristry practice was established, Kayla has dreamed up breathtaking botanical installations in every kind of space, from getting their start at a Wax’o Paradiso event to recently presenting a large-scale installation at the NGV.
Get to know the mind behind X Flos, as we discuss Kayla's upbringing, creative process, and why she's still obsessed with flowers.
11 Jul 2023
Episode 9: Meg Wilcher - Après Studio
I sit down to chat with Meg Wilcher, the founder Après Studio. She’s a textile expert with extensive experience in design and manufacturing, and I found her approach to fashion and life more broadly to be very intriguing.
In a world of fast fashion and instant gratification, Meg consciously prioritises endurance and meaning. We discuss creativity, career, and what it means to be a fashion designer in a modern context.
4 Jul 2023
Episode 8: Mulalo
I sit down with Mulalo, a Melbourne-based rapper ushering in a new generation of Australian rap music.
While Mulalo is best known as a rapper, she has a background in fine art, DJing, and photography. We discuss life, music, and what's coming next.
27 Jun 2023
Episode 7: Ralph Akbar - Haus of Ralph
I sit down with Ralph, a Naarm-based creative who works across fashion styling, DJing and digital marketing.
We discuss culture, kinship, creativity and gender, while reflecting on the creative scene in Melbourne and formative moments from our own lives.
21 Jun 2023
Episode 6: DJ Lady Erica - Dr Erica Myers-Davis
For Episode 6 of Outsider Thread I speak with Dr Erica Myers-Davis, also known as DJ Lady Erica. A polymath with a penchant for vinyl, Erica's experience and expertise spans across creative industry, academia and social enterprise.
Erica is a fundraising specialist and board member of multiple charitable organisations supporting the creative industry across the Asia-Pacfic. Erica is also a part of the Carribean Commission for transatlantic slave trade reparations, and has published a book on the role of indigenous and ethnic people in World War Two.
30 Apr 2023
Episode 5: Claddy
For Episode 5 of Outsider I spoke with Claddy, a Naarm (Melbourne) based DJ, musician and events organiser. As a career creative whose work spans multiple genres and mediums, she had a lot of wisdom to share.
I found Claddy's abundance mindset and passion for advocacy to be incredibly inspiring; she's a person with both an immense depth of character and creativity.
6 Mar 2023
Episode 4: Jamie Timony - These New South Wales
For the latest episode of Outsider Thread I spoke with Jamie Timony – actor, writer, podcaster, musician and funnyman. We discuss his life’s work and the experiences that shaped him into the beautiful person he is today. We also discuss our mutual experiences with mindfulness, partying and Melbourne's thrumming social arts scene.
A heads up this episode contains discussions of alcohol addiction. All opinions voiced are our own.
26 Oct 2022
Episode 3: Brittany Long
For episode three of Outsider Thread I interview Brittany Long, a Melbourne-based live music photographer who’s shot an impressive roster of local and international artists.
We discuss her experience as a wheelchair user working in the live music space, and how she uses her practice as a platform to advocate for greater inclusion and access generally. This episode is also great for listeners who are interested in getting a start in live music photography.
6 Oct 2022
Episode 2: Elizabeth Berry - PEI YI 沛儀
After a long stint away, Outsider Thread returns to interview Elizabeth Berry (白沛儀), a Naarm-based maker who runs the eponymous jewellery label PEI YI 沛儀.
Elizabeth discusses her experience working across a wide variety of artistic mediums, and her approach to accessory construction. A maker who loves to craft work that is both weird and wonderful, her creative outlook inspires both joy and intrigue, and at times hilarity.
30 Jun 2022
Episode 1: Mon Barton
For the first episode of Outsider Thread I speak with Mon Barton, a Geelong-born influencer, creative and marketing manager who is currently based between Indonesia and Melbourne.
We discuss Mon’s career pathway, lived experience and the realities of working professionally within the real of social media.
Content Warning: This episode contains a brief discussion of sexual assault.
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