I know I haven't really posted for a few weeks, and I apologise because that's very lazy, dull and adorable of me.
But! As far as excuses go, I reckon I might be the High Priestess of them: I scored a promotion, moved into my very own brand spanking new townhouse, and navigated all things COVID-19 (including the personal grief of losing my beloved pubs, balanced with the shake-up to my weekend sleep schedule with the +1'ing of a specific man into my bed each Friday night).
And with the past few months being nothing like any of us have ever experienced before, I am very much looking forward to being BACK, and boring you with the details of this new life I lead (one of which I'm assuming will be a trail of posts debating whether I should get that choppy blunt lob......................... SHOULD I?!? I think I should. I don't know).
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| If Margot Robbie can, why can't I?! |
But for now, I'm very happy starting being back blogging (she types as she wipes the melted chocolate off her shift key), and to answer some questions I had thrown at me through my eloquent Instagram story the other day - you know the one, the one that seemed like ramblings of a flaky madwoman who's always promising that 'big things are coming soon' which you never actually end up seeing. Other than the fact, you are seeing them - RIGHT NOW! Your Q's, answered as A's.
What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?
As a preface, my first boss, Jenny from Rhetoric PR, is probably one of the coolest, smartest, most understanding women I've ever had the privilege of working for. Her mantra was 'It's not a person, it's a process', meaning that if someone fucks up (usually me), it's important to find the reason why that mistake was made and put a tangible process in place to ensure it doesn't happen again (or at least not as frequently; I can only promise I won't spell neccessary incorrectly so many times). To this day, if I see something not working the way it should, I usually take a step back to brief better/create a new process, or to ask a whole lotta silly questions to find out how I can fix what's going on instead of placing blame.
What’s your advice to others looking to start their own business – PR or otherwise?
I started my own PR Agency. It was fabulous. Every day was heels clacking on the marble floors of my office, reading up on Roxy Jacenko's PR tips before morning meetings and double-shot macchiato's for snaps around the office when we had client win after client win. Wait. No it abso-fucking-lutley was not. It was a lot of activewear and crying because clients weren't paying me after the 31-day payment terms had elapsed and many firmly worded emails had been sent. My advice, especially for young women trying to get into the game; is to not glamourise the really hard fucking work that goes into running your own gig.
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| Pictured: Me; boss of my own PR Agency, definitely not having a mental breakdown early 2019 |
How do you deal with hesitating or second-guessing yourself when you’re about to start a new project?
I've learned to take my time when considering taking something new on - whether it's business or creative. I usually spend months, sometimes years with an idea of what I want to achieve marinating in the back of my head, mulling it over with my inner circle to see if an idea has legs, and working out timings and planning before I actually launch. I used to follow my gut feeling on what I wanted, but you can easily stretch yourself thin with the wrong approach.
How do you like to start your day?
Waking up to the sound of chirping birds, walking down to King William for a cappuccino and croissant, with my favourite book of the moment tucked neatly under my arm. I have not yet achieved this level of morning-personess. My actual mornings are more frantically throwing on the warmest jumper after I've snoozed my alarm one too many times, running out the door for the office as I check my phone and see I've forgotten about my 8.30am meeting that's happening in 15.
What are you currently reading, listening to and watching?
Reading: Misery by Stephen King. I'm a huge King fan and it's actually way scarier than I thought it was going to be. Listening: to my Red Wine & Rain playlist (think jazz and lots of it; perfect for weekend wines) and the Hamish and Andy podcast. Watching: Rosemary & Thyme illegal uploads on YouTube and Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars every Saturday afternoon, hungover in bed.
I will strive to imperfectly continue, with hopefully less time between my posts throughout the rest of 2020. We are past the winter solstice, so things are quite literally getting shinier each day and I'm holding onto that shred of hope like my heel tips after a night of dancing on sticky club floors in what I hope will be in less than a month. A girl can dream!
I know I haven't really posted for a few weeks, and I apologise because that's very lazy, dull and adorable of me.
But! As far as excuses go, I reckon I might be the High Priestess of them: I scored a promotion, moved into my very own brand spanking new townhouse, and navigated all things COVID-19 (including the personal grief of losing my beloved pubs, balanced with the shake-up to my weekend sleep schedule with the +1'ing of a specific man into my bed each Friday night).
And with the past few months being nothing like any of us have ever experienced before, I am very much looking forward to being BACK, and boring you with the details of this new life I lead (one of which I'm assuming will be a trail of posts debating whether I should get that choppy blunt lob......................... SHOULD I?!? I think I should. I don't know).
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| If Margot Robbie can, why can't I?! |
But for now, I'm very happy starting being back blogging (she types as she wipes the melted chocolate off her shift key), and to answer some questions I had thrown at me through my eloquent Instagram story the other day - you know the one, the one that seemed like ramblings of a flaky madwoman who's always promising that 'big things are coming soon' which you never actually end up seeing. Other than the fact, you are seeing them - RIGHT NOW! Your Q's, answered as A's.
What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?
As a preface, my first boss, Jenny from Rhetoric PR, is probably one of the coolest, smartest, most understanding women I've ever had the privilege of working for. Her mantra was 'It's not a person, it's a process', meaning that if someone fucks up (usually me), it's important to find the reason why that mistake was made and put a tangible process in place to ensure it doesn't happen again (or at least not as frequently; I can only promise I won't spell neccessary incorrectly so many times). To this day, if I see something not working the way it should, I usually take a step back to brief better/create a new process, or to ask a whole lotta silly questions to find out how I can fix what's going on instead of placing blame.
What’s your advice to others looking to start their own business – PR or otherwise?
I started my own PR Agency. It was fabulous. Every day was heels clacking on the marble floors of my office, reading up on Roxy Jacenko's PR tips before morning meetings and double-shot macchiato's for snaps around the office when we had client win after client win. Wait. No it abso-fucking-lutley was not. It was a lot of activewear and crying because clients weren't paying me after the 31-day payment terms had elapsed and many firmly worded emails had been sent. My advice, especially for young women trying to get into the game; is to not glamourise the really hard fucking work that goes into running your own gig.
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| Pictured: Me; boss of my own PR Agency, definitely not having a mental breakdown early 2019 |
How do you deal with hesitating or second-guessing yourself when you’re about to start a new project?
I've learned to take my time when considering taking something new on - whether it's business or creative. I usually spend months, sometimes years with an idea of what I want to achieve marinating in the back of my head, mulling it over with my inner circle to see if an idea has legs, and working out timings and planning before I actually launch. I used to follow my gut feeling on what I wanted, but you can easily stretch yourself thin with the wrong approach.
How do you like to start your day?
Waking up to the sound of chirping birds, walking down to King William for a cappuccino and croissant, with my favourite book of the moment tucked neatly under my arm. I have not yet achieved this level of morning-personess. My actual mornings are more frantically throwing on the warmest jumper after I've snoozed my alarm one too many times, running out the door for the office as I check my phone and see I've forgotten about my 8.30am meeting that's happening in 15.
What are you currently reading, listening to and watching?
Reading: Misery by Stephen King. I'm a huge King fan and it's actually way scarier than I thought it was going to be. Listening: to my Red Wine & Rain playlist (think jazz and lots of it; perfect for weekend wines) and the Hamish and Andy podcast. Watching: Rosemary & Thyme illegal uploads on YouTube and Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars every Saturday afternoon, hungover in bed.
I will strive to imperfectly continue, with hopefully less time between my posts throughout the rest of 2020. We are past the winter solstice, so things are quite literally getting shinier each day and I'm holding onto that shred of hope like my heel tips after a night of dancing on sticky club floors in what I hope will be in less than a month. A girl can dream!
Nationally acclaimed singing group Gospo Collective is bringing stripped back and intimate hits from their award-winning Adelaide Fringe show, Jackson Vs Jackson to living rooms across Australia this Thursday as part of their brand-new Facebook Live series, 'Come To Our House: Live Lounge Sessions'.
Led by vocal powerhouse, Charmaine Jones, the fortnightly Facebook Live series features key members of the Gospo Collective as they sing their favourite songs from over the years.
The series will also feature special guests including Melbourne’s Dolly Diamond (who Gospo Collective performed with at the 2019 Adelaide Cabaret Festival) and many more.
The brand-new series, which was trialed with audiences earlier this month, is set to showcase fan-favorites from Jackson Vs Jackson (2018/2019 Adelaide Fringe), Gospolation (2017 Adelaide Fringe), Superstar ‘The Carpenters Story’, The Gospel According to Earth, Wind and Fire and Come To My House ‘A Tribute to Prince and his Friends’.
Jones said audiences will enjoy the intimacy of the new series, providing fans with a behind the scenes look at how the group comes together to perform in a raw setting.
“For the first time, our audiences will be able to access their favourite performances by Gospo Collective in an uncut, intimate way that large venues don’t allow. People will get to see how we come together as performers to come up with concepts, arrange harmonies and rehearse together – something our audiences haven’t seen before.”
Jones said that although live performances are at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t have to be the end of performing for artists and creators alike.
“Platforms like social media allow us to continue to connect with our audience while adhering to current social distancing rules. We wanted to give fellow artists hope and encouragement through our Facebook Live series that the arts scene doesn’t have to die off, we just have to think differently about the way we perform ‘live’”
Audiences can expect to hear stripped back, intimate versions of their favourite songs from some of Gospo Collective’s most popular performances over the years.
“People will hear our shows in a new way – without the drums, the bass and the this and the that – just with keyboards. Audiences loved the moment in Jukebox Chorus: The Ultimate Australian Playlist when we performed around the piano, allowing them to really hear the incredible voices of Gospo Collective."
“In Come To Our House: Live Lounge Sessions, you can hear the way our voices come together like a vocal orchestra but you also get to see the energy and the way we interact and respond to each other – as well as the love and respect we have for each other within the group.” Jones said.
This must-see free intimate musical experience suitable for all ages will be available via Facebook Live every fortnight from Thursday 18 June and has been made possible with the support of local South Australian businesses: Venue Productions, Version Design, Adelaide Sound Hire and 5 Quarter Designs and Printing.
Nationally acclaimed singing group Gospo Collective is bringing stripped back and intimate hits from their award-winning Adelaide Fringe show, Jackson Vs Jackson to living rooms across Australia this Thursday as part of their brand-new Facebook Live series, 'Come To Our House: Live Lounge Sessions'.
Led by vocal powerhouse, Charmaine Jones, the fortnightly Facebook Live series features key members of the Gospo Collective as they sing their favourite songs from over the years.
The series will also feature special guests including Melbourne’s Dolly Diamond (who Gospo Collective performed with at the 2019 Adelaide Cabaret Festival) and many more.
The brand-new series, which was trialed with audiences earlier this month, is set to showcase fan-favorites from Jackson Vs Jackson (2018/2019 Adelaide Fringe), Gospolation (2017 Adelaide Fringe), Superstar ‘The Carpenters Story’, The Gospel According to Earth, Wind and Fire and Come To My House ‘A Tribute to Prince and his Friends’.
Jones said audiences will enjoy the intimacy of the new series, providing fans with a behind the scenes look at how the group comes together to perform in a raw setting.
“For the first time, our audiences will be able to access their favourite performances by Gospo Collective in an uncut, intimate way that large venues don’t allow. People will get to see how we come together as performers to come up with concepts, arrange harmonies and rehearse together – something our audiences haven’t seen before.”
Jones said that although live performances are at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t have to be the end of performing for artists and creators alike.
“Platforms like social media allow us to continue to connect with our audience while adhering to current social distancing rules. We wanted to give fellow artists hope and encouragement through our Facebook Live series that the arts scene doesn’t have to die off, we just have to think differently about the way we perform ‘live’”
Audiences can expect to hear stripped back, intimate versions of their favourite songs from some of Gospo Collective’s most popular performances over the years.
“People will hear our shows in a new way – without the drums, the bass and the this and the that – just with keyboards. Audiences loved the moment in Jukebox Chorus: The Ultimate Australian Playlist when we performed around the piano, allowing them to really hear the incredible voices of Gospo Collective."
“In Come To Our House: Live Lounge Sessions, you can hear the way our voices come together like a vocal orchestra but you also get to see the energy and the way we interact and respond to each other – as well as the love and respect we have for each other within the group.” Jones said.
This must-see free intimate musical experience suitable for all ages will be available via Facebook Live every fortnight from Thursday 18 June and has been made possible with the support of local South Australian businesses: Venue Productions, Version Design, Adelaide Sound Hire and 5 Quarter Designs and Printing.
This past weekend, it was World Gin Day, except the thing about that is that you CAN actually drink on any day of the year. As long as it's responsibly and actually good. That's why two local Adelaide businesses, 48 Flavours and Adelaide Gin, have joined forces to create a delicious gin and Yuzo cocktail recipe for people to create and enjoy in the comfort of their own home, every day of the year!
The gin and Yozu cocktail recipe is made with 48 Flavours' refreshing Korean lime Yozu flavoured ice cream, paired with Adeliade Gin's Classic dry gin with juniper dry characteristics overplayed with floral notes of lavender rose and coriander.
The recipe is as follows:
(Serves 3) 3 scoops of 48 Flavours Yuzo Sorbet 3 shots of Adelaide Gin's Classic dry gin 1.5 cup of Chios Gardens Natural Pink Lemonade 1 orange (juiced) 2 tablespoons honey (Blend and serve) Garnish with orange rind and lavender.
Adelaide Gin's Classic dry gin
Distilled in South Australia by Australian Distilling Co.
700ml, approximately 22 standard drinks
RRP $75 per bottle
Available online at adelaidegin.com.au
@adelaidegin_ on Instagram
48 Flavours Yuzo icecream
Available to buy at:
Paralowie Village Shopping Centre (Shop11a 3 Liberator Drive, Paralowie SA 5108)
Magill Rd (295 Magill Road, Trinity Gardens SA 5068)
Gouger St (Currently closed)
@48flavoursoffial on Instagram
@48flavours on Facebook
For more information and store opening hours head to www.48flavours.com.au
Adelaide SA, Australia
48 Flavours and Adelaide Gin Collab for a LIFE-CHANGING local-inspired Cocktail!
15 Jun 2020
This past weekend, it was World Gin Day, except the thing about that is that you CAN actually drink on any day of the year. As long as it's responsibly and actually good. That's why two local Adelaide businesses, 48 Flavours and Adelaide Gin, have joined forces to create a delicious gin and Yuzo cocktail recipe for people to create and enjoy in the comfort of their own home, every day of the year!
The gin and Yozu cocktail recipe is made with 48 Flavours' refreshing Korean lime Yozu flavoured ice cream, paired with Adeliade Gin's Classic dry gin with juniper dry characteristics overplayed with floral notes of lavender rose and coriander.
The recipe is as follows:
(Serves 3) 3 scoops of 48 Flavours Yuzo Sorbet 3 shots of Adelaide Gin's Classic dry gin 1.5 cup of Chios Gardens Natural Pink Lemonade 1 orange (juiced) 2 tablespoons honey (Blend and serve) Garnish with orange rind and lavender.
Adelaide Gin's Classic dry gin
Distilled in South Australia by Australian Distilling Co.
700ml, approximately 22 standard drinks
RRP $75 per bottle
Available online at adelaidegin.com.au
@adelaidegin_ on Instagram
48 Flavours Yuzo icecream
Available to buy at:
Paralowie Village Shopping Centre (Shop11a 3 Liberator Drive, Paralowie SA 5108)
Magill Rd (295 Magill Road, Trinity Gardens SA 5068)
Gouger St (Currently closed)
@48flavoursoffial on Instagram
@48flavours on Facebook
For more information and store opening hours head to www.48flavours.com.au
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