The Conversations with Creative Women: Pocket Edition series presents exclusive interviews with some of Australia’s most talented female creatives, spanning diverse fields such as ceramics, interior design, styling, photography, illustration, filmmaking, furniture design, and book design.

Building on the success of the original three paperback volumes—now out of print—these pocket-sized editions feature the complete interviews from the original texts.

Each edition offers invaluable insights and practical advice for those looking to enter or sustain a career in the creative industries. Readers will find candid discussions about the real-life struggles and triumphs of these women, illuminating the intricacies of their creative journeys. The Conversations with Creative Women: Pocket Editions are essential for anyone eager to explore the stories and experiences of women shaping the landscape of creative business.

This volume features interviews with a diverse range of talented women in the creative field, including illustrator and art teacher Dawn Tan, letterpress stationery designer Alischa Herrmann, Nancybird bag designer Emily Wright, interior designer Anna Spiro, Ortolan designers Kat Macleod, Simone Elder, and Chloe Quigley, Mud Australia ceramicist Shelley Simpson, stylist Megan Morton, maker Madeleine Sargent, Ubabub furniture and graphic designer Natasha Dumais, film and television director Shirley Barrett, footwear designer Georgia Hobart, artist Christine Cholewa, photographer Olga Bennett, and book designer and illustrator Michelle Mackintosh. Each conversation explores their creative processes, challenges, and the passion that drives their work.