In this modern day, being just a creative isn't enough anymore. Here are my Top 5 books that have transformed how I see myself, my value and my business - taking me from "order taker" to Strategic Creative Problem Solver!
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It’s been over a year since I started this podcast! In this episode, I share my journey from how the podcast came to be, why I started it and the lessons I learned along the way. I also give some tips and advice to anyone who wants to start their own podcast as well!
Thank you once again to Smarthills Corporate Solutions Ltd for their continuous support and sponsorship! This podcast would not even exist with them! If you are an SME, then I am sure they have some tools to help you improve and elevate your business operations. Check them out: www.smarthills.com.pg
In this episode, I chat with Vanessa Geita of Hello Tax Man and ask her some questions about taxes - the different kinds of taxes business owners can register for, how to handle those taxes, tax issues SME's face, book-keeping and many more!
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Reach out to Vanessa on all her social media platforms:
@vgeita - LinkedIn | Tiktok | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | Youtube
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Cheyenne Abel used to study to be a doctor. But his heart was not really in it. He discovered a love for photography and videography and found out he could make a living off it. He dropped out of Uni and now runs his own business - Cheyes Visuals.
Follow his work:
IG: www.instagram.com/chey_abel/
LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/cheyenne-abel-327357203/
FB: www.facebook.com/cheyenne.abel.7
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Jeremiah Williams, who owns and runs the media business Aesthetics PNG, is pursuing a degree in economics while running his business on the side.
In this episode, Jeremiah opens up about how he got started, offers insights into the industry and gives some advice for newcomers.
Check out his work on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic.p.n.g/
Special thanks to our sponsor, SMARTHILLS COPORATE SOLUTIONS
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In this episode, I talk with Lesley Wengembo, a visual/fine artist who started painting while growing up in Morata, Port Moresby to working his way to studying and living as an artist in Sydney, Australia! Follow him on his social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesley.wengembo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwengemboart/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lwengemboart The Shawk23 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Smarthills Corporate Solutions - Visit them at www.smarthills.com.pg
In this episode, I chat with Nelson Kokoa and Taine Kassman - two of the co-founders of Art Activism PNG - a movement from a collection of artists and creatives that aim to use their talents and artforms to advocate for change and create awareness around social and political issues that affecting the lives of Papua New Guineans. We talk about the how Art Activism came to be, its vision and purpose, how the artists/creatives use their craft to create awareness as well as our thoughts on some issues that are currently faced by Papua New Guineas and how creatives and non-creatives can help support or partake in the movement.
For more information about Art Activism PNG, reach out to them on:
Instagram & Tiktok - @ArtActivismPNG
Email: ArtActivismPNG@gmail.com
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In this episode, I chat with Trevor Mallen - a sports photographer who started off as the Central Dabari's Rugby team's photographer to working his way up to becoming the photographer of the PNG Hunters, PNG Kumuls and PNG Orchids rugby teams. He shares his story, his work ethic and his experiences working in the rugby space capturing those game changing moments as well as helping to provide and manage content for the team's social media.
You can follow him on his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevormallenphotography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevormallen/
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In this episode, I chat with Yanamlyn Yana - the creator of "The Conscious Kumul" - an Instagram account that focuses on having discussions about the on-goings within Papua New Guinea and finding ways to inspire action for change - in big and small ways. Yana talks about how she grew up in a village, got educated in the city and then shares how she used her Instagram account to create a platform where she and others who followed her could air our their views and opinions and engage in "civil discourse" about some of the social and political issues that Papua New Guinea faces day to day.
Check out the Conscious Kumul on Youtube & Instagram:
www.instagram.com/consciouskumul
https://www.youtube.com/@consciouskumul
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In this episode, I chat with Leilani Konjib - Miss PNG Runner-up, Former Model, Entrepreneur, Law student and Co-founder of her new business; DFM Modelling Agency. We talk about how her modelling career and life experiences her inspired and prepared her to start a business that not only manages models, but also helps to train and mentor them to become professionals in the industry.
You can find out more on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089656342392
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In this episode, I have a chat with Mathias Yoba of Yabil Media - a digital content creator who is also the host and producer of his own podcast - The Nogat Lesmahn Podcast! We discuss how he discovered his hobby and turned it into a full-time business and the challenges that come with that.
In this episode, I have a chat with Vanessa Geita (founder of Unicorn Emprise Ltd) who specializes in Book-keeping and tax consultancy for SMEs. We talk about how she left her fulltime to raise her kids and in doing so, came up with the idea to start her first brand - "Hello Taxman" and it led her to become a content creator and educator for small business owners!
Sign up for Vanessa's new course - "Dominate Your Business Money Management Foundations Digitally"
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Follow her on her social media:
https://www.instagram.com/vgeita/
In this episode, I chat with Travis Ellison (Son of Ashes) - an upcoming rising artist and actor who is already making waves! We discuss how he left university to pursue a full time career as an artist, the progress he has made, the successes he achieved and the challenges we face as creatives!
Follow him on Tiktok and Instagram: @sonofashes
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In this episode, I talk to the men behind KMD Comics and the creators of the "LoverBoii" Comic Book Series. We talk about how they got started, their influences and inspirations, the challenges of pioneering the first serialized comic book series and blazing a trail for the comic book industry in PNG. We also discuss the hardships, how they deal with it and how they stay motivated and disciplined to keep pioneering forward.
To find out more about KMD Comics and how you can purchase or support their work, Click here: linktr.ee/kmd117
00:00-Intro
00:17-Welcome to the Podcast!
00:29-Meet Dan & Graham from KMD Comics
01:24-Dan was one of my monthly artist features on Instagram
02:27-Sponsor's Ad - Smarthills Corporate Solutions Ltd
02:55-The Start of LoverBoii & KMD Comics
07:58-Dan's Art Style
10:07-Our issues with Perfectionsim
11:22-How Dan and Graham met and started their partnership
13:33-Day Jobs
15:07-My thoughts on the LoverBoii Comic Books
17:08-Why NOT a Super Hero comic?
18:49-Dan's thoughts on writing the story
20:11-How they push each other
21:57-What inspired LoverBoii?
26:02-My favourite parts of the LoverBoii Comic book
27:25-No SPOILERS!
28:52-Audience reception towards LoverBoii
30:12-How the first comic book came to be made and released
33:55-Gaining momentum
35:13-Business Roles & Working together
37:46-What's Next for KMD Comics?
38:51-How long does it take to produce one book?
40:31-The creative process
43:32-Pioneering and the challenges of running a creative business
47:59-The Bad Days are the Good Days
51:31-How to reach out to KMD Comics
52:34-Final Words
Hi I'm Shawk23 - a motion/brand identity designer and digital artist from Papua New Guinea. This is my podcast. Its by creatives, for creatives. I will be interviewing other creatives in the industry who will share their knowledge and experiences of being a creative.
In this episode, I share my story of how I become became a digital artist and started my own business as a motion and brand identity designer. I also talk about the journey so far and how I got the name, "Shawk23".