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Tangents Are Relevant

Join these masters of tangent-ry as they share their creative adventures and meanderings

Get Inspired to live the life you really want to live. Ex-retail managers turned full-time creatives and entrepreneurs Bee Townsend and Gabrielle Reiher have been friends for over 16 years and have invited you to join in

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  • 6. Creative Collaboration

    32:45||Season 1, Ep. 6
    Episode 6 “ Creative Collaboration: Trusting yourself and othersCheers, from Australia to France! Join Gabrielle and Bee as they wrap up season 1 of Tangents Are Relevant with a heartfelt reflection on their journey. In this final episode, they share laughs and insights on what made their collaboration thrive, from the joy of creative partnership to the lessons learned along the way. With gratitude for each other's dedication, they can't help but go on a tangent about the amazing women who raised them. Plus, they chat about the importance of nurturing the inner artist and keeping the spirit of play alive. Tune in for a fun and reflective season finale! Let us know what you'd love to hear more of in season 2, and your thoughts on our first season!Links from today's chat:  Check out Gabrielle's Commercial Large Scale Abstract Artwork Business here: www.custommadeartworks.com.au ‘Shameless’ the TV show Gab talks about: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shameless_(American_TV_series)Find us on socials:Gabrielle website: www.gabriellereiher.comBee Townsends LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/missbeetownsendBehind the Scenes and Bonus Content: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantSound Credits:Sailing song: Sound FX: Ring: Beeps: Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Kevp888 - hallelujah sound fx from freesound website If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or severe depression, it's important to seek help immediately. You can reach out to [ International Suicide Prevention Helpline](https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/), which provides a list of crisis centres and resources around the world.This podcast was produced in Yuggera Country Australia.We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land and recognise that sovereignty was never seeded.

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  • 5. How to be a good friend & ally

    34:10||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Episode 5 - “How to be a good friend"Tips to support each other and yourself in business and as a creative.We are celebrating wear it purple day - a day to be an ally and enable safe spaces for young queer people to feel supported and comfortable. Tangents this week include Gabrielle's coming out journey, how friends can best support each other through challenging times, consent, boundaries, self-care, honesty, and gender stereotypes. We also talk about the importance of self-care as an artist, entrepreneur and human being. We touch on scarcity and share some of our personal stories.Quotes from your hosts this week:“There is always a way to do everything, you just have to work out how to do it” - Gabrielle Reiher“Do yourself a favour and pursue happiness” - Bee TownsendFor more, head to our channel: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevant, you'll find today's imagery, lost footage, bonus content cut from today's chat and more.Links:Wear It Purple organisation - https://www.wearitpurple.org/Marlena Dietrich - The celluloid closet trailer - https://youtu.be/mJjoFJH0wc4?si=daItqFIQRQdxo9NpColour Me Lavender documentary info - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0152444/Find us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantGabrielle website: www.gabriellereiher.comBee Townsends LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/missbeetownsendMoo Moo’s Instagram : @vancatmoo Sound Credits: Sailing song: Sound FX: Ring: Beeps: Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0If you or someone you know is struggling, it's important to seek help immediately. You can reach out to [ International Suicide Prevention Helpline](https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/), which provides a list of crisis centres and resources around the world.This podcast was produced in Yuggera Country Australia.We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land and recognise that sovereignty was never seeded.
  • 4. Creativity Meets Cashflow

    49:53||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Episode 4: "Creativity Meets Cashflow"Trigger warning - suicide reference.Tangents this week include the following: They talk about being pet moms and finding the positives in COVID-19 as a creative. They reflect on their time as promo models for polite promotions and discuss some jobs in which they appreciated flexibility while developing their businesses. The importance of changing your mind and listening to your body while chasing your dreams and being ok with change, mood affecting productivity and T-shirt ideas.For more, head to our channel: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevant, you'll find today's imagery and video of their pets, the BTS chat edit and more bonus content.To see a picture of Gabrielle and Bee being promo models in Melbourne Australia check out our Instagram stories.Find us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantGabrielle website: www.gabriellereiher.comBee Townsends LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/missbeetownsendMoo Moo’s Instagram: @vancatmoo Sound Credits: Sailing song: Sound FX: Ring: Beeps: Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or severe depression, it's important to seek help immediately. You can reach out to [ International Suicide Prevention Helpline](https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/), which provides a list of crisis centres and resources around the world.This podcast was produced in Yuggera Country Australia.We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land and recognise that sovereignty was never seeded.
  • 3. Doing The Work

    59:16||Season 1, Ep. 3
    In Episode 3, Bee and Gabrielle record from new locations as they dive into deep and meaningful tangents. They shed tears and discover new similarities as they discuss how relationships impact their lives and work as creatives. Laughing about being vintage 80s babies, they admit it was their 20s that taught them the most.They cover topics like polarity, rewiring taught beliefs, religious deconstruction, and parental relationships. They also share tools from therapy and life for navigating conflict, grief, and more. Despite the serious vibes, expect plenty of laughs and light-hearted moments as they naturally go off on tangents.Wrapping up, Bee and Gabrielle share their wishes for listeners to feel supported through their open sharing. They discuss staying happy, what signs to look for, and how they’ve worked through bad habits and patterns, all while keeping a positive approach to business and art.Links from this chat:Polarity - https://www.britannica.com/science/polarity-chemistryBut wait.. There’s more: Since Bee and Gabrielle really love to chat… they have hours of footage to work through for each episode, so head to YouTube for a different version of this conversation here: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevantSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantGabrielle: www.gabriellereiher.com Bee:This podcast was produced in Yuggera Country Australia. We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land and recognise that sovereignty was never seeded.Sound Credits:Sailing song: Sound FX: Ring: Beeps: Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
  • 2. Back Yourself

    45:44||Season 1, Ep. 2
    In this episode of Tangents Are Relevant, the hosts start by hyping each other up before diving into the art of networking as a creative. They share what has worked for them and explore a few delightful tangents about competition, growth mindsets, and people-pleasing. As usual, they can’t resist diverting onto a few other topics too. They hope you enjoy the show!Links to resources mentioned:Elizabeth Gilbert TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius?language=enThe Artist Way Book: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/Van Gogh Book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-letters-of-vincent-van-gogh-9780140446746Eckhart Tolle Book: https://shop.eckharttolle.com/products/stillness-speaksThe holistic psychologist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=enBut wait... There’s more Since Bee and Gabrielle really love to chat… they have hours of footage to work through for each episode, so head to YouTube for a different version of this conversation here: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevantFind us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantGabrielle website: www.gabriellereiher.comBee Website:Sound Credits:Sailing song:Intro Sound fx:
  • 1. Meet your hosts

    42:50||Season 1, Ep. 1
    Description:Our hosts introduce themselves and reflect on memories spanning the past 16 years of their friendship and discuss what inspires them about each other. Both hosts record from their respective home studios; Bee in Burgundy, France and Gabrielle on an island in Queensland, Australia. They delve into topics such as career milestones they are striving for and elaborate on the motivations driving the creation of the podcast. The episode includes their first tangents about creativity: exploring themes such as the pressure to define oneself; dealing with procrastination; and the role of the creative muse in inspiring ideas.Links from the conversation:1) The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-Numbing Conformity’2) Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk3) Bees First YouTube Video4) The Artist's Way BookBut wait... there’s more! Bee and Gabrielle love to chat, so they have hours of footage for each episode. Click the link below to watch a different edit of this conversation on our YouTube channel.Social Media:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantYour hosts:Gabrielle: www.gabriellereiher.comBee: https://www.instagram.com/missbeetownsendSound Credits:Theme: Plain SailingSound FX: Ring: Beeps: Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0If anything in today's episode has triggered you please seek professional help - nothing said in this episode is intended as medical or mental health advice. Befrienders Worldwide: Befrienders Worldwide is a network of emotional support helplines in over 30 countries worldwide. They provide confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. More information can be found at Befrienders.org.
  • Season 1 Trailer

    01:14||Season 1, Ep. 0
    This Podcast was produced in Gubbi Gubbi Country in Australia, the team recognises and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land we are working on, the Yuggera People and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Welcome to Season 1 of Tangents are Relevant, over these first 6 episodes, you will hear in-depth conversations around creative living, entrepreneurship and the realities of hard work and pursuing your passions. Despite living continents apart, every chat they share brings them new inspiration and motivation to continue to live creatively.Gabrielle, a seasoned artist working in theatre, film, abstraction and portraiture, she shares her journey from casting director to full-time painter. With a passion for storytelling and pushing boundaries, her curiosity has seen her in many roles and many places. Her passion for experience is matched only by her love for her 17-year-old cat Moo Moo.Bee is a jazz vocalist and content creator with a penchant for Old Hollywood Glamour, Mid Century decor and veganized versions of terrifying retro recipes. With her education and experience in film and culture and media communications, she marries her passion for slow fashion with a love of vintage glamour to encourage others to give a second life to fashion of the past in the pursuit of personal style.Their ventures shared experiences, and 16-year friendship offer just a glimpse into the captivating content you can expect from their lives.Welcome to the conversation!As they really do love to chat, they have hours of footage to work with, meaning you can watch the episodes as a video interpretation on their YouTube channel, one of them creating the podcast and the other the YouTube video each week for varied content and bonus extras.Youtube: www.youtube.com/@TangentsAreRelevantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangentsarerelevant/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tangentsarerelevantSound Credits:Theme Song: 118456245-plain-sailing-60s-tv-theme.Cheering: gymnasium, end of final game, applause and cheers.wav by xtrgamr -- https://freesound.org/s/243800/ -- License: Attribution 4.0