Ebb & Grow
For our 10th edition of SOAP, we’re coming together to talk about the real stuff. The growth, the grit, and the inevitable ebbs and flows of running a creative life.
This panel will bring four creative powerhouses to the stage, each carving bold paths in business and creativity. From launching family-owned brands to building design studios, crafting standout voices, and creating platforms for artists, they’ve all experienced the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
You’ll hear honest conversations about starting, scaling, shifting, and redefining what success looks like. Whether you’re just beginning, expanding, or navigating change, this night is designed to spark reflection, connection, and insight into the creative path.
Our panel includes Harriet Messenger, Head of Brands and Co-Founder at Ink Gin and Husk Rum; Alyce Greer, Director and Head Writer of Bossy. Copywriting; and Libby Brady, Co-Founder of Mosh Joinery and Mosh Home. In guided conversation with Sarah Miller, Co-Founder of We Sell Prints and ALOW Gallery, they’ll open up about what it really takes to grow something meaningful; the dreams achieved, the opportunities lost, the sacrifices made, and the inevitable ebbs and flows that come with running a creative life or business.
Hosted in Sun House Studio, a light-filled and design-led space by Marissa Bowden (co-founder of The Village Markets), you’ll be surrounded by the same spirit of connection and creativity that SOAP was built on. Expect an evening of storytelling, honest reflection, and practical insights that will leave you inspired, reassured, and ready to tackle your own next chapter.
While you’re there, enjoy nibbles, drinks from our generous sponsors Konpira Maru, Balter, and Ink Gin, and the chance to win from a huge line-up of raffle prizes donated by our creative community. From studio hire to design resources, merch, and craft spirits, the more you pay on your ticket, the more chances you have to take something home.
KEY DETAILS:
5:30pm arrival, 6:15pm start
Sun House Studio
Unit 7/32 Junction Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Drinks & snacks provided
TICKETS
We’re running this event on a pay-what-you-can scale, making it as accessible as possible while still covering panelist fees, food, and space hire.
First tier: $30 (no raffle tickets)
Higher tiers = raffle entries 🎟️ (the more you pay, the more chances you have to win)
Thanks to our community, we’ve got a huge line-up of raffle prizes including studio hire, creative resources, wine, gin, merch, and more, generously donated by local businesses and creatives (scroll down to see all the incredible prizes!!!)
The Creatives
PANELLIST
Harriet Messenger / @ink_gin
Harriet is the Head of Brands and Co-Founder at Ink Gin and Husk Rum, blending creativity with strategy to shape two of Australia’s leading craft spirit brands. With over a decade growing the family-owned Husk Farm Distillery, she channels the passion behind every bottle into bold, authentic storytelling. A hands-on marketer, she is self-taught in design, web, photography and content creation. Under her leadership, Ink Gin has become Australia’s #1 independent gin brand, while Husk Rum is redefining premium Australian rum with its farm-to-bottle process and subtropical ageing.
PANELLIST
Alyce Greer / @bossy.copywriting
Alyce has been a writer forever, and a paid writer for 15 years. In 2016, she barged her way into copywriting, bringing her witty, conversational and, at times, smartass writing style with her. As the Director + Head Writer of Bossy. Copywriting — a creative copywriting studio and school — she now splits her time between crafting bold brand voices and copy, teaching her DIY courses (Bossy. Copy College and Bossy. Business School) and forgetting which notebook she's scribbled in.
PANELLIST
Libby Brady / @mosh_home
Libby Brady a journalist turned entrepreneur who left her career in media and communications to help transform her family business. At Mosh Joinery, she built a talented design team to expand the studio’s creative capabilities, and recently launched Mosh Home, now a recognised interior design studio featured in The Design Files and beyond. As both a creative professional and mother, Libby is passionate about supporting others navigating career transitions, small business ownership, and the evolving landscape of creative work.
PANEL MODERATOR
Sarah Miller / @wesellprints
Sarah Miller is the co-owner of We Sell Prints and ALOW Gallery, two Gold Coast-based ventures dedicated to empowering artists and bringing art into people’s lives. With a background in design and over 15 years in the creative industry, Sarah has grown her business from a boutique print studio into a trusted partner for artists across Australia. She is passionate about challenging the “starving artist” stereotype, helping creatives balance passion with business, and fostering spaces where art thrives. Through her work, Sarah champions community, storytelling, and the belief that creativity can be both fulfilling and sustainable.
Thank you to our sponsors for making SOAP No. 03 possible:
The Raffle Prizes
Product Photography Shoot with Sentience Studio x The House of Faythe / Valued at $975
2-hour product photography session including 10 edited images, plus complimentary 2-hour studio hire with lighting, backdrops, and furniture provided.
Photography Branding Session with Kirra Smith / Valued at $525
One-hour branding/headshot session anywhere on the Gold Coast.
Includes 20 edited, high-resolution images delivered via online gallery + a consult call to chat about your needs.Little Tienda Gift Voucher / Valued at $500
A $500 voucher from Little Tienda, a label creating bespoke, ethically made and limited-edition pieces crafted with natural fibres, artisan heritage, and respect for the planet.Creative Business Starter Kit by Bossy. Copywriting / Valued at $499
A kit of plug-and-play templates and tools designed to help creatives tackle the “business stuff”, from pitching to profit management.
Squarespace Templates by Pearler /Valued at $450
The winner can choose between two stunning website template styles: Aura or Slay. Prize also includes Pearler’s DIY Branding Resource and a Flodesk email template to help you launch your brand with confidence.One Year FREE Access to the Designerrrs™ Community / Valued at USD$499
The brand new Designerrrs™ Community is your one-stop shop to get help, find inspiration, and connect with other designers and creatives. Get feedback on your work, enter design challenges, get software help and find inspiration for your next project. Includes hours of resources, courses, and searchable tutorial videos.Uncommon Strategy + Consulting Discovery Session / Valued at $450
A 2-hour session with Seamus Orr to help you gain clarity, identify strategies, and move forward with confidence. Available in-person or online.
GRIT Ceramics Flameware Lidded Wok / Valued at $220
Handmade in the Northern Rivers by founder Leia Sherblom, this revolutionary flame-resistant ceramic wok can be used directly over fire, stovetop, or oven.
Sun House Studio Space Hire / Valued at $200
2-hour half-studio hire at Sun House Studio for a photoshoot, workshop, or event.
Terms: To be used Monday–Thursday between 9am and 3pm. Paper backdrops not included. Additional time over the 2 hours will be charged.Artist Apothecary Art Supplies Gift Voucher / Valued at $100
$100 gift voucher from a local art supply store dedicated to supporting artists and makers. Stocked with thoughtfully curated tools, materials, surfaces and gifts, their store is built on the belief that art is the best medicine.
Head High Caps / Valued at $110
Locally made caps stitched with personality and attitude. Prize includes 2 caps: Coffee Lover + Coffee Critic.Bottle of Ink Gin / Valued at $82
A bottle of Ink Gin — original butterfly pea-infused, colour-changing gin.
Konpira Maru Wines /Valued at $90+
Surprise selection of 3 bottles from Konpira Maru’s adventurous small-batch range.Arts Northern Rivers Tee / Valued at $45
Limited edition yellow t-shirt featuring artwork by Aunty Simone Barker, commissioned for Art on Bundjalung 2024.
