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Creativity & Self-Expression Episodes

Creative self-expression, hobbies, play and finding ways to tap into intuitive guidance and live freely.
Why It's Essential You Learn Something New (especially if you think you're an expert)
July 17, 2025

Why It's Essential You Learn Something New (especially if you think you're an expert)

As adults, we don't often put ourselves in the position of being a novice. In this episode, I'm sharing why I've gone back to basics in my professional life, and the uncomfortable truth that despite years of experience, stepp...
We Need Your Art: Unleash Your Creative Spirit with Amie McNee
March 19, 2025

We Need Your Art: Unleash Your Creative Spirit with Amie McNee

Amie McNee joins me in the studio to share her insights on the transformative power of creativity and the importance of claiming your artistic voice. Her new book, "We Need Your Art", is a rallying cry for those who feel they...
Reclaiming Happiness: Why Every Woman Needs a Passion Project
Jan. 30, 2025

Reclaiming Happiness: Why Every Woman Needs a Passion Project

This episode encourages listeners to carve out time for activities that bring them joy without the pressure of achieving specific goals or outcomes. Cass shares insights into the importance of finding a passion project, i.e. ...
A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff
Dec. 5, 2023

A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff

Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embraci...
What's your personal brand?
Oct. 4, 2023

What's your personal brand?

What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand.This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the imag...
What do you do for fun?
Sept. 5, 2023

What do you do for fun?

We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibilit...
Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen
Aug. 14, 2023

Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen

This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprisi...
The Karma of Success with Liz Tran
July 24, 2023

The Karma of Success with Liz Tran

Before starting her executive coaching company for CEO's and Founders, 'Reset', Liz Tran spent a decade in tech, most recently as the only female executive at a top venture capital firm. For most of her career, Liz Tran was s...
Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman
June 12, 2023

Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman

Debra Silverman holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has more than four decades of experience as an astrologer and psychotherapist. Over the past 40 years of professional experience and private practice, she ha...
Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin
May 15, 2023

Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin

The past few years there’s been a focus on individuals, being called to start to recognise and unpack our privilege, and look at behaviours or actions that might be harmful to others. The new age world has come under fire for...
Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil
March 6, 2023

Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil

Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to repr...
Being 'Spiritually Loose' with Susan Pearse
Feb. 6, 2023

Being 'Spiritually Loose' with Susan Pearse

In this episode, Cass is joined by Susan Pearse, a best-selling author and leadership expert who developed Australia's first mindfulness based leadership program, which is now used around the world. Susan has spent two decade...
How to reclaim your creative life with Eve Rodsky (Part 2)
April 3, 2022

How to reclaim your creative life with Eve Rodsky (Part 2)

Eve Rodsky passionately believes women need uninterrupted time and space to express their creativity. In a world where we are all too busy, Eve says this ‘unicorn space’ must be a non-negotiable if we want to live a connected...
Healing from addiction with Alice Williams
Oct. 3, 2021

Healing from addiction with Alice Williams

Yoga teacher and author, Alice Williams who wrote her book, “Bad Yogi” to be a healing memoir for people who hate healing memoirs. After experiencing a quarter life crisis, Alice embarked on a 2-year yoga teacher training pro...
Living In Integrity with Martha Beck
May 2, 2021

Living In Integrity with Martha Beck

Cass speaks with “Oprah Winfrey’s Life Coach” and bestselling author, Martha Beck about why she believes living in complete integrity is the only path to true happiness, peace and freedom. Martha explains how we abandon our t...
Living a Creative Life  with Samantha Wills
April 18, 2021

Living a Creative Life with Samantha Wills

Cass Dunn talks to Samantha Wills about her journey from selling jewellery at the Bondi markets to creating a multi-million dollar, global business and then choosing to close it down and walk away at the height of its success...
Owning your truth with Layne Beachley
Nov. 29, 2020

Owning your truth with Layne Beachley

Cass Dunn talks to Aussie surfing champion Layne Beachley about her extraordinary achievements in and out of the water and the emotional struggles she had to overcome before she could truly enjoy success and experience real h...
Living shamelessly with Mich and Zara from Shameless
Nov. 1, 2020

Living shamelessly with Mich and Zara from Shameless

Cass Dunn talks to Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, co-hosts of the Shameless podcast about navigating the chaos and magic of being in your 20s. They discuss how they've handled their extraordinary success (and accompanyin...
Finding your why with Kristina Karlsson
Feb. 6, 2019

Finding your why with Kristina Karlsson

Do you have big dreams for your life? Kristina Karlsson, founder of Kikki-K stores talks with Cass Dunn about how to tap into your strengths, values, find a sense of purpose and have the courage to pursue what matters most to...