Country Creatives
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.
Episodes
In this solo episode of Country Creatives, host Caleb Maxwell takes a deep dive into one of the most powerful tools in a creative's toolkit: personal branding.
Far from being about logos or catchy slogans, Caleb unpacks personal branding as the way others perceive, describe, and ultimately trust you. He shares why being known matters, and how building a brand can open doors to more opportunities, higher ...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb and Reece sit down with returning guest Patrick Thompson to unpack his bold leap from agency life to full-time freelance business owner. After years at Blunt Agency, Patrick shares what it’s been like to step into self-employment—navigating the highs, the challenges, and the learning curves of managing both client work and business development.
The conver...
In this mini Country Creatives snippet, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy dive into the kinds of guests and conversations that light them up.
They reflect on the types of creatives they’re drawn to—philosophical thinkers, bold innovators, and people who’ve taken unconventional paths in their creative careers. The hosts also extend a warm invitation to listeners: Know someone inspiring? Want to nominate...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece Hendy and Caleb Maxwell sit down with the Honourable Colin Brooks, Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing and Minister for Creative Industries.
The conversation explores how government portfolios are assigned, the fascinating relationship between the creative industries and advanced manufacturing, and Colin’s surprising love for conte...
In this special mini episode of Country Creatives, recorded live at a late 2024 media event, Aimee catches up with the brilliant Dr. Karen Annett, Director of La Trobe Art Institute in Bendigo.
Dr. Annett reflects on the challenges young creatives face when building community and accessing opportunities—especially in regional and smaller towns. She speaks to the importance of networking, mentorship, and ...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy reflect on their experience at The Wands exhibition by Ben Wrigley, an immersive and collaborative art event held at Bendigo’s historic Beehive building. They break down the creative elements that brought the event to life, including Ben's sculptures, Kelly Hartland’s aphorisms, Aimee Chapman’s sound design, Ivan Sun’s documentary screening, and...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy sit down with Les Watson, the productivity powerhouse known as the 'Time Lord.' With decades of experience in time management and personal development, Les shares his expert strategies for boosting productivity, overcoming procrastination, and mastering your daily schedule.
From getting tasks out of your head and into a trusted sys...
In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb sit down with Ben Wrigley, a multifaceted creative whose journey is deeply rooted in the arts. From growing up in a creative household to carving out a career in architectural and heritage photography, Ben shares how his perceptive approach has shaped his work.
He reflects on moments from his remarkable career, including photographing icons like Bob H...
In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb sit down with Dan Walsh, a seasoned film industry professional who recently returned from Canada with nearly 20 years of experience. Dan takes us behind the scenes of the camera department, breaking down the intricacies of roles like focus puller and explaining the complex coordination required to bring films and TV shows to life.
With an impressive c...
Starting Strong: Creative Planning and Goal-Setting for 2025
Welcome to the 2025 premiere of Country Creatives! 🎉 Reece and Caleb kick off the year with an inspiring discussion about their planning and goal-setting strategies for the year ahead. From the power of taking a break to recharge to creating vision boards and using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritisation, this episode is packed with practical advice to help y...
Welcome to the Country Creatives Summer Series! In this encore episode, Caleb and Reece revisit one of their favourite conversations of the year: their book review episode. This thoughtful and inspiring discussion dives into two books that profoundly shaped their creative journeys in 2024.
Reece shares his experience with Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being, a philosophical exploration of creat...
🎙️ Encore Episode: Chris Kennett on Turning Creativity into a Career
This summer, we're revisiting some of our most inspiring episodes while we prepare exciting new content for 2025! First up: a listener favorite featuring Bendigo-based illustrator and author, Chris Kennett.
Chris's journey from doodling as a kid to illustrating Star Wars Little Golden Books and bestselling children's ser...
In this special year-end episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb and Reece are joined by their producer, Aimee, for a lively look back at 2024. Together, they reflect on personal and professional highlights, from Aimee’s transformative role with the Emporium Creative Hub to Caleb’s rollercoaster year with Hebron Films, and Reece’s efforts to prioritize focus and meaningful projects.
The conversation is...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece and Caleb sit down with Maree Edwards MP to celebrate the exciting next chapter for Bendigo’s Emporium Creative Hub. Following the announcement of La Trobe University as the hub's new governing body, the discussion highlights the government’s dedication to creative industries and reflects on the hub's achievements since opening in 2019. Maree shares insights into the r...
In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece and Caleb shake things up with their first-ever live streaming session on YouTube. They dive into the challenges of managing mental load, sparked by Reece's reflections on the limits of juggling tasks in our heads.
The conversation explores strategies like externalising tasks, habit stacking, and effective project management to lighten the cognitive load....
In this episode of Country Creatives, Aimee sits down with Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator of Heritage Gardens and Amenity Landscapes, to explore her 18-year journey from gardener to overseeing Bendigo’s cherished green spaces, including the Botanical Gardens and Rosalind Park. Kerina shares the challenges her team faces in preserving these historical sites, from adapting to environmental changes to managing wildlife, including the fl...
In this fun and insightful episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy embrace spontaneity with some mystery questions for each other, as they dive into the evolution of Hebron Films, the power of community, and the impact their podcast has had so far. They explore core values, balancing digital and real-life experiences, and the opportunities available to creatives in today’s world. The conversa...
Join hosts Reece and Caleb, alongside producer Aimee, for an exciting episode of Country Creatives. The discussion centres on Aimee’s fascinating project, Sonic Bloom, an innovative sound experience at Rosalind Park in Bendigo. The project captures the essence of the park through field recordings, music, and stories, offering an immersive experience for visitors. Learn about the power of sound in transforming spaces a...
In this episode Aimee is at the helm and taking you into the heart of the recent live creative conference event: Conflux Bendigo, where some of the brightest creative minds gathered together to pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities!✨
We listen in to excerpts from two of the presenters Megan Champion and Leah Sertori, uncovering their insights and highlights. If you're ready to get inspired and see what’s ...
In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb are joined by Nick Jackson, producer at Channel 31, to dive into the world of community broadcasting. Nick shares his journey from high school film projects in New Zealand to a thriving career in video production. Together, they explore an exciting opportunity for the Bendigo community to create and air local content on free-to-air TV.
Nick discusses the importance of community-...
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