Offline, With Alison Rice

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Maeva Heim on developing Australia’s first texture-inclusive haircare brand. Jul 13, 2019

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An honest conversation with Melbourne-based marketing specialist and haircare entrepreneur, Maeva Heim. Maeva grew up in Perth and like many of us from smaller towns, she had fierce ambition. Maeva’s career story is relatable because it’s common in the very best way. She did an expensive law degree and then realised she couldn’t carry the burden of what it meant to practice, so she step-changed to marketing, content creation and now, product development.

Maeva is set to revolutionise and democratise the haircare space as we know it.

At the time of recording, Maeva is developing Australia’s first texture-inclusive haircare brand, Bread. Sick and tired of feeling under-represented in marketing meetings where discussing shade ranges or using black models was frowned upon, Maeva decided to develop a haircare brand that speaks directly to women of colour who have been taught to chemically relax their hair in order to fit in with society. Bread encourages women to explore and embrace their natural texture.

Maeva shares important insight into what it feels like to have to physically change yourself in order to be accepted and seen as “professional” in the workplace, and the world at large. She’s a shining example for young women everywhere that when we don’t see ourselves represented in products, in the media or on platforms like Instagram, it’s in our power to change that.

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Alison xo

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Nadine Jane Astrology explains our Sun, Moon & Rising + the 12 Houses. Jul 06, 2019

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An honest conversation with New York-based astrologer Nadine Jane. Nadine curates one of Instagram’s most popular accounts for astrology, offering lovers of celestial study an elevated, intelligent and gentle guide to knowing ourselves better. Her personal readings are empowering and practical. They’re also scarily accurate.

Nadine gifts her followers with a wealth of free content each week. From Full Moon reports to the lowdown on lunar eclipses, personalised chart tiles and being the calm voice of reason when a planet turns retrograde, Nadine’s soft and deeply feminine approach to astrology is cherished by so many.

We cover quite a bit of ground. Expect to learn about our Sun, Moon and Rising Signs and how they show up in our personalities, what the 12 houses mean, the elements attached to our star signs, why we shouldn’t be fearful when a planet turns retrograde, the truth about star sign compatibility and so much more.

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Holly Ryan on grief, authenticity & building an ethical jewellery brand. Jun 29, 2019

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An honest conversation with talented maker, jeweller and artist, Holly Ryan. Holly’s namesake jewellery line and in-demand sculptures define what it means to create consciously. Handmade in Australia using sustainable materials, Holly creates heirlooms. Her company’s stance on circularity and low waste practices are the example.

Holly generously shares her creative processes, how she maintains her authenticity while working in fashion, dealing with copycats, the disappointing need for us to put on a brave face even in times of grief, how she channelled her pain into her work, our collective tendency to lean on alcohol during hard times, and so much more.

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Zanita Whittington on why she sees her ADHD diagnosis as a strength. Jun 22, 2019

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An honest conversation with creative director, photographer and Australia’s OG fashion blogger, Zanita Whittington. Based in New York at the time of recording, Zanita is a force and continues to pioneer how we think about the intersection of creativity and social influence.

We discuss pushing creative boundaries, her long-held disinterest in being “accepted” as a blogger, why she sees her ADHD diagnosis as a strength, how to explain our needs to the people in our lives, why it is time to de-stigmatise therapy, life in New York City and the importance of not only having mentors, but also sharing our knowledge with mentees.

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Alison on self doubt, changing careers & how to trust you're on the right path. May 11, 2019

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Closing season two with an episode dedicated to you — Offline’s beautiful community. I put a call out for questions on Instagram and answered 14 across topics including True Self, spirituality and personal development.

From how to trust we’re on the right path, to dealing with self doubt, my advice to women changing careers after 30, the biggest lesson I learned after leaving my corporate publishing role and what my husband Tony thinks about my journey to better knowing myself. I recorded this in one take and without a script. It is imperfect but as always, it is honest.

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Rae Johnston reflects on the realities of being a woman working in science, gaming & tech. May 04, 2019

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An honest conversation with TV host, women in STEM mentor, tech and gaming journalist, mum and proud Wiradjuri woman, Rae Johnston. While she’s well-known and respected in the cosplay industry for playing Wonder Woman, Rae embodies the character in real life. Compassionate, strong and with an incredible sense of justice, she is a modern role model for women everywhere.

In this episode, Rae shares unique and inspiring lessons taken from her humble beginnings — including what it was like to have $5 left each week after paying her bills and feeding her child as a 19 year-old mum, the disappointing and often-complex realities of being a woman working in gaming, tech and science, her reflections on the trauma she experienced as a young model trying to get her start, her advice to employers on how to attract and support Indigenous talent and how proposing to her husband was less about challenging gender norms and more about deep love and respect.

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Part 2: Jerico Mandybur on inclusion in the wellness industry & how to incorporate tarot into your day. Apr 27, 2019

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Part two of my honest conversation with intuitive guide, spiritual self-care coach, tarot reader and reiki practitioner, Jerico Mandybur. We dive deep on Jerico’s own self journey, and also confront the often difficult but extremely important topic of diversity and inclusion within the wellness industry. Jerico gives sound advice on how to raise and challenge it in your circles. She also shares how to incorporate tarot and astrology into your daily self-care practice.

To note: The Internet connection wasn’t great so apologies for the random glitches!

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Part 1: Jerico Mandybur on why she had to leave her dream job to expand & what self care means in practice. Apr 20, 2019

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Part one of my honest conversation with intuitive guide, spiritual self-care coach, tarot reader and reiki practitioner, Jerico Mandybur.

An Australian living in LA at the time of recording, Jerico led editorial at Girl Boss Media but recently made the decision to expand. In part one of our honest conversation, we discuss how difficult it is to leave a job you love to prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, why it’s important not to give all of yourself to a job or an employer, what the term self-care actually means in practice, and also dive deep on Jerico’s enchanting and inclusive new tarot book and cards, Neo Tarot.

To note: The Internet connection wasn’t great so apologies for the random glitches!

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Jasmine Dowling on creative copyright, the emotional labour of DMs & how she started her career. Apr 13, 2019

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This episode was recorded live at the sold-out Sundays Offline listener event in Brisbane on April 7, 2019. It was an honour to sit down with leading Australian creative, Jasmine Dowling. A very honest conversation recorded in front of over 70 listeners, Jasmine opens up about fighting big corporates for her creative copyright, what it feels like to be critiqued on Instagram, the emotional labour of DMs and how she began her career as a hand-letterer, designer and leading digital creative. A truly insightful conversation.

Thank you Newstead Studios for hosting Offline in your beautiful creative space, and Ovolo Hotels for the perfect night’s sleep pre and post event.

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Revisiting Offline's very first episode with healer Jeannie Bourke. Apr 07, 2019

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I'm throwing it back to episode one. Maybe you’ve heard it, maybe you haven’t, either way healer Jeannie Bourke is one of the foundational reasons Offline exists. Profound. Special. Ethical. Majestic. Wise. The founder of Venustus Beauty Lab defines True Self.

This episode was recorded in mid-2018.

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Alison xo