The guests featured on the eussen Health, Life & Style Podcast.
I’ve spent years listening to people, but it wasn’t until recently that I truly understood the transformational power of storytelling. Sitting down with Mona Saade revealed not just the art of preserving memories, but the deeper, personal shifts that unfold when someone begins to speak their truth. Mona doesn’t just write books—she captures lives. Through […]
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I grew up in rural Perthshire, surrounded by rolling hills, long winters, and a creative spirit inherited from my grandparents. Those endless dark afternoons in Scotland encouraged imagination, which led me to pursue a degree in clothing design and manufacture at the Scottish College of Textiles. I was determined, even as a teenager, to build
From Scottish Textiles to Sydney Interiors: A Designer’s Story Read More »
Japan left a vivid imprint on me as a child. We moved there in 1955 when I was young—my father stationed near Hiroshima with the Australian troops. It wasn’t until much later, when a journalist asked me to reflect, that I realized how much those early years had influenced me. I looked around and saw
Red lacquer and brushstrokes: A lifetime of design and reinvention Read More »
I was born and raised in Brazil, where my love for communication led me to study journalism and later pursue an MBA in marketing. My early career saw me writing for newspapers, reporting on radio, and appearing on TV, primarily covering political news in Brazil’s capital. I later transitioned into corporate strategy roles, blending my
From Newsrooms to Living Rooms: How I Found My True Calling in Australia Read More »
I built my career on a simple but powerful idea: offering timeless, sustainable flooring that feels at home anywhere. It all started in England, working as a carpet layer, where I found myself drawn to a unique woven coconut fiber carpet. It was challenging to install and entirely different from the traditional Axminster or Wilton
Building a Timeless Business from Natural Fibers Read More »
Growing up in a migrant Sicilian family in Australia, Antonia Perricone Mrljak was surrounded by creativity long before she recognized its significance. Her family, driven by necessity, made everything by hand—sewing, cooking, farming—instinctively crafting a world of survival and self-sufficiency. Without formal education, she relied on intuition to navigate her path, shaping a career that
From Intuition to Recognition: The Art of Antonia Perricone Mrljak Read More »
In my practice as a visual artist, I strive to tell stories without a single word. It’s a quiet language of brushstrokes, color, shading, and composition. Every canvas becomes a conversation—one that invites the viewer to feel rather than read. For me, art isn’t just a visual; it’s emotional, and that emotional connection is the
Painting Emotion in Silence Read More »
My love for vintage furniture began with a sense of familiarity—memories of the pieces my parents had during my childhood. As I got older, those designs reappeared in the world around me, awakening an appreciation not just for their form, but for the stories they carried. That initial curiosity evolved into a passion, and today
Timeless Craft and Character in the World of Vintage Design Read More »
From the moment I could hold a hammer, the path was set. I was raised in a world of artisans, with a tailor for a father, an artist for a mother, and a family where creativity wasn’t optional—it was how we survived. My grandfather’s handmade tools, carried with him when he migrated to Australia, are
Crafted for Purpose: Building a Life from Wood, Family, and Vision Read More »
Scott Petrie sees art as more than a final product—it is movement, transformation, and a reflection of personal evolution. His journey into contemporary art has been shaped by a relentless pursuit of creative expression, guided by intuition and a deep understanding of form, texture, and energy. Rather than adhering to a singular style, he embraces
The Art of Motion: Scott Petrie’s Ever-Evolving Creative Expression Read More »
