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Up and Becoming
by Kurt BinghamIn each episode, your host Kurt Bingham will interview a diverse group of creatives who open up about their origins, creative process and failures to share what they're learning on their Up & Becoming journey.
Copyright: © 2023 Up and Becoming
Episodes
UP & BECOMING | DESIGNING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS WITH KAY FROM STARTUP CREATIVE
59m · PublishedHey hey! In today's episode, I chat with the incredible Kay from StartUp Creative, she's a business coach, entrepreneur and soon-to-be author that is equipping others with the know-how to start, launch & design their dream life. We touch on how she left the 9-5 grind, her experience with burnout & her tips to start truly living the life of your dreams!
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve - Napoleon Hill
Show Notes
- Kay's story of being unhappy in the 9 to 5 grind and how she navigated out of that
- How to overcome the default of being a victim of your life
- Her influential mentoring program and its success
- Setting boundaries. Work-life balance.
- Being in tune with your body’s needs
Quotes
“Anything that is birthed into this world comes through intensity or breaking open or a fire”
“In the stillness is where ideas come. It's where creativity comes”
Links
Follow Startup Creative on Instagram
Startup Creative Website
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Resource
Think and Grow Rich
Limitless
UP & BECOMING | DESIGNING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS WITH KAY FROM STARTUP CREATIVE
59m · PublishedHey hey! In today's episode, I chat with the incredible Kay from StartUp Creative, she's a business coach, entrepreneur and soon-to-be author that is equipping others with the know-how to start, launch & design their dream life. We touch on how she left the 9-5 grind, her experience with burnout & her tips to start truly living the life of your dreams!
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve - Napoleon Hill
Show Notes
- Kay's story of being unhappy in the 9 to 5 grind and how she navigated out of that
- How to overcome the default of being a victim of your life
- Her influential mentoring program and its success
- Setting boundaries. Work-life balance.
- Being in tune with your body’s needs
Quotes
“Anything that is birthed into this world comes through intensity or breaking open or a fire”
“In the stillness is where ideas come. It's where creativity comes”
Links
Follow Startup Creative on Instagram
Startup Creative Website
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Resource
Think and Grow Rich
Limitless
UP & BECOMING | SPACE TRAVEL, INSTAGRAM & CREATIVITY WITH GARETH PON
1h 11m · Published"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"
Introducing, Gareth Pon! He's known for many things such as being Africa’s Top Instagrammer, travelling the world in the Instagram boom, filmmaking & now working as a creative director for Coca-Cola! But what I love about him most is he's the real deal & always has time for people! We talk about his journey from fashion design to photography to Coca-Cola to wanting to be the next citizen of space! This episode truly packs a punch & I know you're going to leave inspired to chase down those BIG Scary Dreams!
& as Gareth says, "Don't be scaredy Cat!"
Show Notes
- Gareths evolution of aspiration, creativity & dreaming big!
- Gareths Dream of space travel & how he's going to do it.
- His work as creative director for Cocoa-Cola + Stranger Things 'spoilers'
- Tips from Gareth on valuing yourself, skillset & how you price yourself
- The overview effect & why travelling to space can change you
- How he hides a rocket in every photo
Quotes
"Capturing a photo you can't google."
"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"
Links & Resources
Follow Gareth on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
Overview Effect
Predictably Irrational
Leave a Review
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UP & BECOMING | SPACE TRAVEL, INSTAGRAM & CREATIVITY WITH GARETH PON
1h 11m · Published"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"
Introducing, Gareth Pon! He's known for many things such as being Africa’s Top Instagrammer, travelling the world in the Instagram boom, filmmaking & now working as a creative director for Coca-Cola! But what I love about him most is he's the real deal & always has time for people! We talk about his journey from fashion design to photography to Coca-Cola to wanting to be the next citizen of space! This episode truly packs a punch & I know you're going to leave inspired to chase down those BIG Scary Dreams!
& as Gareth says, "Don't be scaredy Cat!"
Show Notes
- Gareths evolution of aspiration, creativity & dreaming big!
- Gareths Dream of space travel & how he's going to do it.
- His work as creative director for Cocoa-Cola + Stranger Things 'spoilers'
- Tips from Gareth on valuing yourself, skillset & how you price yourself
- The overview effect & why travelling to space can change you
- How he hides a rocket in every photo
Quotes
"Capturing a photo you can't google."
"What is the expected answer for this & how can I challenge it?"
Links & Resources
Follow Gareth on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
Overview Effect
Predictably Irrational
Leave a Review
If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review. Help others find Up & B!
Apple Review
UP & BECOMING | STARVING ARTISTS & KNOWING YOUR WORTH WITH ELLA GRACE ART
47m · PublishedDo you know how to value your self & work? Does the 'M' word make you nervous to talk about…(trigger warning: moneyyyy)
For episode 12, I am talking with Ella Lister, ( EllaGrace.Art ) a Sydney based artist who paints the most intricate watercolour paintings one could see. We open up the conversation to discuss the challenges we face as creatives, business owners and entrepreneurs valuing & pricing our work when people may not see it the way we do. It was laid back, honest and really enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it too.
Show Notes
- Overcoming the starving artist mentality & knowing your worth
- How to deal with friends & family asking for discounts
- Pricing yourself & the obstacles with talking about money
- The power of language & the desire for validation as creators
Quotes
- “People often ask me how to paint like me. Honestly, it’s just hours and hours of practice and loving what you do.”
- "When you love something you will put in the effort."
- “No, I won't paint your pet dog.”
Links & Resources
Ella's Gallery
Ella Grace - Instagram
See Ella's Commission with Messina Ice Cream
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
If you enjoyed this episode please share it on Instagram with your friends, tag @kurtbingham or @upandbecomingpodcast or give us a 5-star rating at apple podcasts here: Apple Review
Thanks a heap! Big love, Kurt.
UP & BECOMING | STARVING ARTISTS & KNOWING YOUR WORTH WITH ELLA GRACE ART
47m · PublishedDo you know how to value your self & work? Does the 'M' word make you nervous to talk about…(trigger warning: moneyyyy)
For episode 12, I am talking with Ella Lister, ( EllaGrace.Art ) a Sydney based artist who paints the most intricate watercolour paintings one could see. We open up the conversation to discuss the challenges we face as creatives, business owners and entrepreneurs valuing & pricing our work when people may not see it the way we do. It was laid back, honest and really enjoyable. I hope you enjoy it too.
Show Notes
- Overcoming the starving artist mentality & knowing your worth
- How to deal with friends & family asking for discounts
- Pricing yourself & the obstacles with talking about money
- The power of language & the desire for validation as creators
Quotes
- “People often ask me how to paint like me. Honestly, it’s just hours and hours of practice and loving what you do.”
- "When you love something you will put in the effort."
- “No, I won't paint your pet dog.”
Links & Resources
Ella's Gallery
Ella Grace - Instagram
See Ella's Commission with Messina Ice Cream
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
If you enjoyed this episode please share it on Instagram with your friends, tag @kurtbingham or @upandbecomingpodcast or give us a 5-star rating at apple podcasts here: Apple Review
Thanks a heap! Big love, Kurt.
UP & BECOMING | HOW TO DREAM BIGGER WITH FRASER GRUT
48m · PublishedWhat's your BIGGEST dream?
Meet the man who's filming a dream a day for 10,000 days... 27 years.
His name's Fraser Grut and in this episode, Fraser shares everything he's learnt from asking some of the biggest names in the world like astronauts, movie stars, authors to your local barista, school kid, mother what their dream is! We unpack the power of a moon shot dream and I know it's going to leave you inspired to dream bigger for yours!
Show Notes
- How to dream bigger & stay inspired!
- Why people give up on their dreams.
- Falling in love with the process
- Make your dreams visible - put it up to see each day
- Fraser’s advice after seeing major success as a filmmaker
Quotes
- “I wanted to be the next Peter Jackson”
- “Everybody should have a moonshot dream” - Chris Hadfield
- "Everyone’s focused on the outcome and not the process. Find something you love & chase it."
Links & Resources
Follow Fraser Grut on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
Third door - Book
Peter Jackson
UP & BECOMING | HOW TO DREAM BIGGER WITH FRASER GRUT
48m · PublishedWhat's your BIGGEST dream?
Meet the man who's filming a dream a day for 10,000 days... 27 years.
His name's Fraser Grut and in this episode, Fraser shares everything he's learnt from asking some of the biggest names in the world like astronauts, movie stars, authors to your local barista, school kid, mother what their dream is! We unpack the power of a moon shot dream and I know it's going to leave you inspired to dream bigger for yours!
Show Notes
- How to dream bigger & stay inspired!
- Why people give up on their dreams.
- Falling in love with the process
- Make your dreams visible - put it up to see each day
- Fraser’s advice after seeing major success as a filmmaker
Quotes
- “I wanted to be the next Peter Jackson”
- “Everybody should have a moonshot dream” - Chris Hadfield
- "Everyone’s focused on the outcome and not the process. Find something you love & chase it."
Links & Resources
Follow Fraser Grut on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
Third door - Book
Peter Jackson
UP & BECOMING | RUNNING YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS WITH MICHELLE & HEMI - PATINA PHOTO
1h 6m · Published"If you're not functioning your business isn't. Self-care is a priority, not a luxury."
For our 10th episode, I'm speaking with the New Zealand photography duo Michelle & Hemi from Patina Photo! They're award-winning photographers, artists and all-round inspiring individuals in their own right! We discuss practical ways to protect the most important part of your business; yourself, seeing the world through the eye of a photographer & wisdom on managing your work/life balance more effectively! So join me for this episode of Up & Becoming!
Show Notes
- The importance of what you put in & protecting your greatest asset; yourself
- Tips to schedule your day & be more productive
- Hemi & Michelle's advice for running a successful business.
- The conversations we have with ourselves, patterns & knowing yourself
- How they fell in love with photography and each other.
- The mentality of an entrepreneur & how to see the world differently
- Reading a room and being comfortable in front of a camera
- Building on what you're good at with tools like StrengthsFinder
Quotes
“Hope is an unapologetic belief”
“Selfcare is a priority, not a luxury”
“You become like the five people you spend the most time with.” - Jim Rohn
Links & Resources
Patina Photo Website
Follow Patina Photo on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
The Crown
How to Win Friends & Influence People
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Ego is the Enemy
If this podcast has helped you please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts with what your dream is & what you're learning!
Leave a review
UP & BECOMING | RUNNING YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS WITH MICHELLE & HEMI - PATINA PHOTO
1h 6m · Published"If you're not functioning your business isn't. Self-care is a priority, not a luxury."
For our 10th episode, I'm speaking with the New Zealand photography duo Michelle & Hemi from Patina Photo! They're award-winning photographers, artists and all-round inspiring individuals in their own right! We discuss practical ways to protect the most important part of your business; yourself, seeing the world through the eye of a photographer & wisdom on managing your work/life balance more effectively! So join me for this episode of Up & Becoming!
Show Notes
- The importance of what you put in & protecting your greatest asset; yourself
- Tips to schedule your day & be more productive
- Hemi & Michelle's advice for running a successful business.
- The conversations we have with ourselves, patterns & knowing yourself
- How they fell in love with photography and each other.
- The mentality of an entrepreneur & how to see the world differently
- Reading a room and being comfortable in front of a camera
- Building on what you're good at with tools like StrengthsFinder
Quotes
“Hope is an unapologetic belief”
“Selfcare is a priority, not a luxury”
“You become like the five people you spend the most time with.” - Jim Rohn
Links & Resources
Patina Photo Website
Follow Patina Photo on Instagram
Up & Becoming Instagram
Follow Kurt on Instagram
Mentions
The Crown
How to Win Friends & Influence People
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Ego is the Enemy
If this podcast has helped you please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts with what your dream is & what you're learning!
Leave a review
Up and Becoming has 48 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 37:47:54. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 23rd, 2024 15:11.
