Process The Podcast

Arielle Thomas

Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!

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146 episodes
Updated July 21

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Jun 11, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Adore Beauty's community focus, and the importance of delighting customers in small moments with Head of Brand, Chelsea Healey
Don't miss out on this great chat with Chelsea Healey, Head of Brand Marketing at Adore Beauty. In this ep of Process, we unravel the story behind Adore Beauty's rise in the beauty industry and of course, their brand work! Explore their approach to empowering customers and the challenges they face in measuring the impact of platforms like TikTok. Gain valuable insights into the creative messaging strategies employed by beauty brands and the importance of consistency in branding. Learn more about Chelsea Healey and check out Adore Beauty’s instagram. And you can learn more about your host Arielle Thomas via instagram, or on Cinema Thom’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
From disassociation to presence: Charlotte Ree's road to healing, memoir, healing recipes and all
Join us in conversation with Charlotte Ree, author of Heartbake. In this episode of Process, Charlotte shares her story of coming to terms with her past and her writing. Charlotte discusses her struggles with disconnection from her physical self, her subsequent healing through therapy, and her decision to end her marriage. Charlotte also describes in detail the steps she took to write her book, providing insight into her creative process and highlighting the value of working with a publisher who shares her vision. Learn more about Charlotte Ree and grab your copy of Heartbake! And you can learn more about your host Arielle Thomas via instagram, or on Cinema Thom’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2023 · 50 min
The importance of routine and self-care for success in business and life
Join us in conversation with Dalton Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of Bullfrog. We talk about using an omnichannel approach to success, collaborating with well-known brands, and embarking on extraordinary adventures around the world, as well as the personal challenges, burnout, and subsequent reinvention that led to Dalton's new career as a storyteller and creative problem solver. Learn the significance of team building and the importance of putting attitude and ambition, and discover the significance of health, well-being, and sticking to a routine in order to succeed in both your business and personal life. Learn more about Dalton Henshaw and BullFrog. And you can learn more about your host Arielle Thomas via instagram, or on Cinema Thom’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Representing and fostering artists in the Australian fashion and lifestyle space with Zoe Davidson
Side note, this is the first episode we’re sharing on Youtube! If you’d rather watch it, you can head to Arielle’s Youtube channel here! In this episode, we chat with Zoe Davidson, founder of Order Magazine, Order Productions and co-founder of Australia and New Zealand’s newest collaborative production company, Made In. Throughout the hour-long chat, Zoe's creative processes are unpacked, including the way she approaches her own production and creative work, and how she represents artists in Australia. We discuss the recent formation of Made In with NZ production house Loser Kid and delve into the creation and process of publishing a magazine. Learn more about Order Magazine and made_in_. And you can learn more about your host Arielle Thomas via Instagram, or on Cinema Thom’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2023 · 24 min
Petit: My inbox is toxic for creativity! Declutter digitally, physically, and mentally with me
I've realised recently, that my inbox has way too much stimulus and it's crippling my creativity. I let all sorts of marketing, intimidating 'grass is greener' style emails, frequent subject lines about 7 figure business and real estate dreams I'm not ready to reach into my inbox everyday, and enough is enough. I'm taking the month of May to cleanse and reset, and if you want to join me, download this worksheet and we can focus on the now together! Petit episodes are shorter episodes recorded candidly and from the. heart of what is going on in my day to day. If you want to learn more about Process the Podcast, follow up on Instagram here. Or learn more about me, your host, Arielle Thomas here. I hope you take something away from this episode and consider what you let creep into your self-talk regardless of how it presents itself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Doing the work AND documenting the work with Mel Smillie of Creative Agency, Manuka Sunday
Meet Mel Smillie, the entrepreneur behind Canadian creative agency, Manuka Sunday. This is a pretty special episode, Mel is my first-ever international guest! This juicy chat was refreshing for me to lead because Mel and I are in similar places in our career. We discuss how to scale your creative agency, the lessons you learn and what we learned the hard way. Mel is doing a fantastic job being the face of her creative business too, so we went behind the curtain of what it takes. Learn more about Mel at Manuka Sunday's Instagram, or via their website. You can download the Notion template that I raved about here. And you can learn more about your host Arielle Thomas via Instagram, or Cinema Thom here. See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2023 · 48 min
Creativity and cannabis, breaking the stigma of medical cannabis with Lisa Nguyen of Astrid.
Inside this episode of Process the Podcast, we speak to the creator of Australia's first female-lead dispensary, offering legal access to cannabis. We learn about the inspiration behind the dispensary's design and we hear about the struggle to start her business during COVID, and rejection in the medical profession because they "thought she was a drug dealer". We take a deep dive and learn more about the state of cannabis use in Australia, the importance of getting to know doctors and dispensaries, and the personalised nature of the industry. We chat about the different strains of cannabis, the effects they have on individuals, and how their dispensary specialises in understanding patients' needs and preferences. We also learn about the endocannabinoid system in the human body and how cannabis works to counteract deficiencies. Overall, we better understand the cannabis industry and the personal touches that make it unique. I hope you love this episode with Lisa! To learn more about Astrid, visit the website here. You can find them on Instagram here. If you or someone you know are finding it difficult to manage issues as a result of drug use, You can find help on the Drug Help website or by calling the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14. To learn more about your host, Arielle Thomas, you can visit Instagram here. To learn more about the production company Cinema Thom, you can visit the website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2023 · 15 min
Petit: Social video strategy for personal brands and small business + tips to implement immediately
This is a very special episode where I candidly talk about Social Media Video Strategy for a personal brand or business. I offer you some tips to implement immediately, and then go into a pretty specific approach that I work towards for all clients, and you can mimic right off the bat. Grab a pen and paper, and start working on your video strategy with me! In this podcast ep, I offer two things. The first is a mini-glossary, which if you’ve listened to the ep, will know it’s Part One of creating your strategy. Download that here. If this ep left you scratching your head, or you have no time to implement these steps and need me to help you further, book a complimentary call with me, no strings attached to ask me anything! I’m really excited to meet my podcast community, you can book in here. Adore you all for listening, and would love to hear any and all feedback, shoot me a DM if you’d like to share anything at all. Learn more about me, your host, Arielle on Instagram here. Have a look around my business Cinema Thom here. Follow Process the Podcast on Instagram or Tik Tok too! See you next Sunday x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2023 · 53 min
The importance of copy in a video, and AI first world with Daniella Hendler of Naughty Nancy
The importance of copy in a video, and AI first world with Daniella Hendler of Naughty Nancy. This conversation opened my eyes to a lot of branding. I knew about it, but I just hadn't taken the time to really intellectualise and focus on copy and its role. I hope this episode inspires you to take a moment to focus on your own copy, and how you're using it to connect. In her rapid-fire, she shares so much about the tools she uses inside her agency to create unforgettable copy repeatedly! I've listed them here for you! Asana G Suite and Google Docs Phrases.com Idiom Dictionary Canva Figma You can find Danielle's business, Naughty Nancy on Instagram or via her website. You can learn more about your host, Arielle Thomas via Instagram or via the Cinema Thom website. If you noticed last week's technical glitch, we're sorry! Unfortunately, RSS feeds and podcast things mean it took too long to sort out. I have no doubt you'll get a lot out of this episode, and thanks for sticking it out for round two of this ep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2023 · 34 min
What is a good creative risk? Mike Knowles breaks down decision making and risk so we can make better choices
In this episode, I'm joined by Mike Knowles. He's a friend, former gambler and performance coach. We dive into what is a healthy risk. And we begin to break down intuitive, emotional and logical decision-making. If you've ever felt like you aren't very good at taking risks, or decision-making, the good news is, you can improve. We lean into how to leave perfectionism at the door and are reminded that if we don't start taking smaller risks, we'll never be ready for the big ones. Through this chat, Mike mentioned some amazing books too, find them here: Bronnie Were’s Top Five Regrets of the Dying - booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Xxz665 Range by David Epstein- booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ORGXXA Mike Knowles is the brains behind the 'Build Your Incredible' workshops and is an expert in teaching skills that “you don’t learn at school”. You can find more information about Mike's inspiring workshops here. Follow my personal journey on Instagram here. Follow my directing career on Instagram here. Visit the Cinema Thom website to learn more here. If you love today's episode, please leave a review! Or follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2023 · 16 min
Petit: How I've reverse engineer'd my career and how to attract clients every step of the way
I strongly believe that with reverse engineering, you can draw in and attract your dream clients. This episode is my first time explaining how I've built my career and by setting goals, then working backwards with aesthetics in mind, I've managed to direct video work for clients like Vogue, Mecca, Kmart and many many more. Follow my personal journey on Instagram here. Follow my directing career on Instagram here. Visit the Cinema Thom website to learn more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2023 · 35 min
The self-taught brand of Nikki Cruz, in front and behind the camera
Digital Creator, Mumma and business owner Nikki Cruz takes us back to working the night shift at Coles. She's now one of Australia's most loved creators, and shares how she's created a career for herself, entirely self-taught and "winging it". Nikki can be found on socials here. Her furniture business, the Common Edit can be found here. Find out more about Exolyt, my favourite deep dive platform for Tik Tok analytics here. Follow your host Arielle Thomas here. If you loved this episode, leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2023 · 27 min
Managing self-doubt and appreciating your unique biology with Casey Benjamin, of The Courage Project
This episode marks a new chapter! I've brought Casey Benjamin of The Courage Project to weigh in on self-doubt and how self-criticism can jeopardise your success. She shared the saying, "Another level, another devil" and gives tips on managing your self-doubt. Find Casey Benjamin's website for the Courage Project here or on her Instagram. You can learn more about me, Arielle on my Instagram, or the Cinema Thom website. If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! Or leave a review to guide our upcoming guest planning! Thanks for listening! 🎙️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Beauty Game-changer Natassia Nicolao on founding Conserving Beauty, keeping her industry accountable, building her own brand from scratch, and everything else in between.
In this episode of Process, I sit down with Natassia Nicolao. We've come a long way since dancing class 20 years ago, and I could not be more proud of her. Natassia started her own beauty brand two years ago called Conserving Beauty. A brand that inspires conversation and takes full accountability for its supply chain and water footprint. We discuss each step of her career, how she assembled a board, being mentored by Elle Macpherson, assembling and leading a team and how she intends to grow this unique and inspiring business. Find all things Conserving Beauty at https://www.conservingbeauty.com/ Shop the range at Mecca. Find them on Instagram. Find Process the Podcast on Instagram. Find your host, Arielle Thomas on Instagram or Tik Tok. Contact me at arielle@cinemathom.com. Like, subscribe and leave a review! Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2023 · 34 min
We're back! Creative lessons from the trenches of 2022 and a new beginning for this podcast
2022 shaped and informed my life as I knew it. I unpack and reflect on the year in this episode, and work through the lessons I learned, whether I wanted to learn them or not. I'm back from hiatus, and I hope you'll forgive me, there was a lot going on. I hope this episode serves you and you can take something away from it that resonates as you find your own way through creativity and life. See you next Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Jacob Arnott shares what happens inside a Tik Tok agency and his goals as one of the youngest founders in the Australian agency world
In this episode, one of Australia's youngest agency founders, Jacob Arnott, shares everything about We The People. His insights on Tik Tok are invaluable, and while we've all heard things about what you should share on Tik Tok, what you shouldn't and how to approach the app - Jacob breaks it down once and for all and clears up all. Check out his agency, We The People! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Curve model import Bruna Lapinskas breaks fresh ground for Australian fashion inclusivity
Interviewing Bruna is such a breath of fresh air. She's not only taken leaps and bounds as a model since arriving in Australia but has given the expectations of fashion brands a real shake-up at the same time. We met via Whatsapp for a job during lockdown - when Melbourne couldn't shoot, but Sydney could. I was on Zoom during the shoot but sent her a personal Whatsapp video the night before to introduce myself, explain the Kmart campaign and why we chose her. It was the start of a beautiful friendship! In our chat, we cover all sorts of ground, but a few of the shoots we discuss are: Bec and Bridge on the couch: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKcQ7fBwX_/ Harpers Bazaar with Georges Antoni: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5x267uFqT/ Kmart: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxmds2uzeC/ Lovewant with Bec Parsons: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWO6shChbo-/ This episode is sponsored by Pure Locations. Send them a brief for your next shoot, and let them do the rest! If you loved this episode, FOLLOW and leave a review. We record on Riverside; sign up and start your Podcasting process today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Jeweller and environmental advocate Holly Ryan talks building and rebuilding her namesake brand with the universe on her side.
Holly Ryan and her namesake brand are full of love, craftsmanship and integrity. As a brand, they're striving to minimise the impact by creating timeless designs that are inspired by art and nature. We chat about how she channels the world around her into wax carvings, eventually becoming the collections we see and adore. How she's grown her company and, most recently, how COVID and a huge curve ball created adversity that's only made her stronger. Check out Holly Ryan Jewellery here. Follow us on Instagram at @processthepodcast Leave a review, I'd love to hear what you think of my conversation with Holly! A note from Arielle, your host. I apologise for the quality of this episode's recording. All a part of the process, I was caught off guard by my own recording practice, and something went very wrong. This conversation means too much to me to not share, so I've done my best, and we're putting it out anyway! It basically just sounds like a conversation recorded on Zoom in an echoey room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Influencer talent manager and director of LMB, Lily Baker, on the future of influencer marketing.
Meet Lily Baker, co-founder of LMB Management and LMB Group. She started the agency with her Mum about 9 years ago. Now LMB is one of the leading influencer and talent management agencies, representing the most sought-after influencers in Australia. So ahead of its time, with several divisions, and Lil at the helm. We chat about the direction the industry is heading, how she’d market her own brand the way brands need to consider working with talent in this rapidly growing industry! Learn more about LMB and their talent here. Lily can be found personally on Instagram here. Connect with host Arielle Thomas here. This episode is sponsored by The Trend Tea. As a Process the Podcast listening, you'll gain half-price access to the tea using the code HALFTEA. Save hours of time and remove all the guesswork across Reels and Tik Tok. Sign up at courses.cinemathom.com See you inside! Follow The Trend Tea on Instagram here. Follow Process the Podcast Instagram here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
Podcast Host and Founder Alison Rice on giving yourself space to become who you were meant to be
In this episode, we dive into the journey Alison took from working way overtime in digital publishing, to podcast host, and giving herself space, day-in-day-out to feel through her next steps, all the way to launching Off, her online space for conscious career coaching. I’ve worked with Alison for a long time, and I’m excited for you to get to know the courage she holds. She strides towards self-exploration and I really look up to her when it comes to being consistent, doing the work, and everything about her process holds integrity. however you’ve designed your life to look, I think you’ll love this episode! Alison's enrolment for Off occurs every 3 months. We join her quarterly. If you're interested to learn more: https://www.getoffline.co/off Her podcast Offline can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/offline-the-podcast-honest-conversations-about-true/id1434961575 Follow Alison on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alisonlarsenrice/ Your host Arielle: Instagram here: instagram.com/arielle.thomas Tik Tok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@arielle.thomas?lang=en Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHcQqukB0luRbHRKYevJWpw AND Process the Podcast's new, very own Instagram! instagram.com/processthepodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@processthepodcast?lang=en Our podcast is produced by Cinema Thom, find CT here: instagram.com/cinema_thom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Process The Podcast

Adore Beauty's community focus, and the importance of delighting customers in small moments with Head of Brand, Chelsea Healey

From disassociation to presence: Charlotte Ree's road to healing, memoir, healing recipes and all

The importance of routine and self-care for success in business and life

Representing and fostering artists in the Australian fashion and lifestyle space with Zoe Davidson

Petit: My inbox is toxic for creativity! Declutter digitally, physically, and mentally with me

Doing the work AND documenting the work with Mel Smillie of Creative Agency, Manuka Sunday

Creativity and cannabis, breaking the stigma of medical cannabis with Lisa Nguyen of Astrid.

Petit: Social video strategy for personal brands and small business + tips to implement immediately

The importance of copy in a video, and AI first world with Daniella Hendler of Naughty Nancy

What is a good creative risk? Mike Knowles breaks down decision making and risk so we can make better choices

Petit: How I've reverse engineer'd my career and how to attract clients every step of the way

The self-taught brand of Nikki Cruz, in front and behind the camera

Managing self-doubt and appreciating your unique biology with Casey Benjamin, of The Courage Project

Beauty Game-changer Natassia Nicolao on founding Conserving Beauty, keeping her industry accountable, building her own brand from scratch, and everything else in between.

We're back! Creative lessons from the trenches of 2022 and a new beginning for this podcast

Jacob Arnott shares what happens inside a Tik Tok agency and his goals as one of the youngest founders in the Australian agency world

Curve model import Bruna Lapinskas breaks fresh ground for Australian fashion inclusivity

Jeweller and environmental advocate Holly Ryan talks building and rebuilding her namesake brand with the universe on her side.

Influencer talent manager and director of LMB, Lily Baker, on the future of influencer marketing.

Podcast Host and Founder Alison Rice on giving yourself space to become who you were meant to be