The Booth Juice
Join Raine and Mykaylah from Maker Port Douglas to get the juice on local creatives, upcoming store events and all the happenings across Far North Queensland.
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Episodes
17 episodes
Ep16 - Costumes, Canvases & the Creative World of In-house Artist Donna Ward
Episode 16 welcomes Donna Ward; Maker’s in-house artist and someone whose life has been quietly, consistently shaped by creativity.From chalkboard bedroom walls in her childhood to the way she now fills canvases with acrylic, Donna’s sto...
Ep15 - Stories with Darren Wall: Sarcoma, Fertility, Family, Sporting Memories & Living for Today
Episode 15 is a powerful and personal conversation with Port Douglas icon, Darren Wall - a man many locals know for his presence in the sporting community, but whose story goes far beyond the field.In this episode, Darren opens up ...
Ep14 - April Fools, Cyclone Narelle, March Recap, Surprise Parties & Not-so-temporary Tattoos
Episode 14 is your March recap with Raine and Mykaylah - a catch-up filled with laughs, chaos and everything in between.From Raine successfully pulling off an April Fools prank on Kaylah, to navigating the wild weather of Cyclone Narelle...
Ep13 - Crafting Timeless Beaded Jewellery with Zoe form Zoitza
Episode 13 is a conversation with Zoe, founder of Zoitza Jewellery in Melbourne - and our first interstate guest, who kindly took time out of her holiday to chat with us (making this one feel extra special)We chat about where it al...
Ep12 - Preserving Coral, Protecting the Future: Shania from The Forever Reef Project
Episode 12 is a conversation with Shania from the Forever Reef Project; a powerful blend of science, conservation and hope for the future of our oceans.We dive into what the Forever Reef Project is all about, from creating a living coral...
Ep11 - Building Community Through Fitness: The Basement Way with Indi & Bethan
From South Australia to the tropical north, Indi and Bethan share their journey of taking a leap in their 20s to start a small Pilates studio and turning it into something much bigger. Today, Basement Fitness & Pilates is two thriving Pilat...
Ep10 - From Markets to Gallery: The SEA Gallery Story with Steph & Dave
Episode 10 is a conversation with Steph & Dave from SEA Gallery; a story of creativity, evolution and building something truly their own.From Steph’s early days painting for the markets, hauling two suitcases into town each time, to ...
Ep9 - Performer to Principal: The Bodies In Motion Story with Saskia Turner
Episode 9 – Saskia Turner | Bodies In Motion Dance SchoolIn this episode we sit down with Saskia Turner, principal of Bodies In Motion Dance School in Mossman. Saskia shares the story of taking over the studio at just 21 and the l...
Ep8 - Love, Loss & Meaningful Moments: The Celebrant Story with Anna Soltwedel
Episode 8 welcomes local wedding and funeral celebrant Anna Soltwedel to the podcast. Anna shares the story of how she found her way into celebrancy, and what it truly means to stand beside people during some of the most significant mome...
Ep7 - From Travel Agent to Creator: Zoe Taylor’s Story of Reinvention
Episode 7 is a big, beautiful creative deep dive with Zoe Taylor; now officially stepping into her era as a full-time content creator.Zoe chats through the many chapters that have shaped her: professionally singing and dancing, working a...
Ep6 - From Vision to Voyage: Tessa McMonnies & Anchorline Australia
In this episode, we’re joined by Tessa McMonnies, founder of Anchorline Australia and TS Print and Embroidery.Born and raised in Far North Queensland, Tessa shares what it was like growing up in a tropical community that shaped both her ...
Episode 5 - Feb Recap, Mental Health Check In & Upcoming Maker Events
In this February recap episode, Raine and Mykaylah from Maker Port Douglas share a behind-the-scenes look at their in-store workshops, the creative moments that filled the space, and why these sessions are quickly becoming a highlight of the mo...
Ep4 - Breaking Boundaries: Jacqueline Joosen & Her Abstract Art Journey
In this episode we sit down with Port Douglas abstract artist, Jacqueline Joosen, to explore the winding, personal path that shaped her creative life.Originally from the Netherlands, Jacqueline shares the story of moving to Australia and...
Ep3 - Exploring the World, Crafting Creativity: Lana's Journey to Lana.Nas Studio
In this guest episode, we sit down with Lana, the founder of Lana Nas Studio, to chat about the journey that took her from the Netherlands to tropical Port Douglas. Lana shares what inspired the move, how she built her business from the ground ...
Ep2 - Jan recap, going viral & we bought a van!
In this episode, we unpack what has been happening at Maker throughout January & what we're looking forward to in the upcoming weeks!We also dive into behind-the-scenes moments like when Raine went unexpectedly viral, buying Maker's ...
The Booth Juice - Trailer
Welcome to The Booth Juice - the podcast poured straight from Maker Port Douglas.Hosted by Raine and Mykaylah, we sit down with incredible local and Australian makers who are changing the game; shari...
Ep1 - Maker's Origin Story with Donna Ward
In this episode of The Booth Juice, we sit down with in house artist, Donna Ward, to unpack how Maker was born in the uncertainty of 2020 and grew into the slow-living creative hub it is today. We talk early risks, big pivots, communit...
