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Sydney Creative People: Koskela

Sydney Creative People: Koskela

As part of this interview, I asked Sasha, one of the owners of Koskela, what she thought was the key to success. She said, "Follow your heart, trust your judgement and do it with joy."

Honestly, I think I've seen a version of these words from lots of business owners, and it can be one of those feel-good phrases that you nod your head to, and you know it's true, but it might just float over your head as just another motivational phrase. But, I've been seriously thinking about these words this week...

Sydney Creative People: Photo Corner

Sydney Creative People: Photo Corner

I should probably preface this by letting you know that the owner, Renae, is actually a friend of mine who I've known for many years. We both used to work at a bar, back in the day. We bonded over red wine, music and the compulsive need to chat... and have been friends ever since. When Renae told me a few years ago that she was going to set up a photo booth business, it was one of those moments when you look at someone and go 'YES, that's exactly what you should do!'.

Sydney Creative People: Naked Paleo

Sydney Creative People: Naked Paleo

Walking into the Naked Paleo packing warehouse in Brookvale is like walking into an urban Melbourne warehouse: there's high ceilings, heaps of beautiful light, artwork painted onto the walls, a plant installation on the wall, and there's a fully-operational coffee machine sitting on the counter at the side. You might see lots of converted warehouses south of the Harbour Bridge, but northside, it's pretty rare. The space has been beautifully renovated and decorated by Naked Paleo owners Jen Thompson and Blake Poole, and it's a sign of the attention to detail they show to their entire business.

Interview: Betty Browne

Interview: Betty Browne

Today's post is about a business owner who saw a problem and decided to do something about it. It started with Linda Smyth's fruitless hunt for the perfect tee. Tired of hearing her talk about it, her husband told her to go and design her own. So she did. Just like that. And, after other people could see how great her designs were, Linda turned her back on her career in advertising and communication and started her own fashion label. She now designs and produces a range of tees, tops and dresses that really are the perfect selection of wardrobe essentials.