The Storymakers" Rebellion

New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger takes us on a journey through storytelling, the heroine’s journey, and the power of connection. In this lively and insightful conversation, she explores the contrasts between the heroine’s and hero’s journeys, dives into themes of gender, mythology, and cultural impact, and reflects on her own path from archaeology to authorship. Gail shares her wisdom on staying true to one’s voice, building meaningful networks, and the transformative role of

Host: Kimberley Lipschus Guest: Dr. Sharon BlackieEpisode Summary: In this episode, Kimberley Lipschus is joined by Dr Sharon Blackie, mythologist, psychologist, and much loved author and advocate of female-led storytelling. The episode explores the untapped potential that midlife holds when viewed through the lens of myth, fairy tales and female empowerment. Sharon shares how her lifelong engagement with folklore and mythology, particularly European traditions, has shaped her understanding of

Episode 1: Vicki Madden – Showrunning and Storytelling from the Murky MistsWelcome to the first episode of The Storymaker’s Rebellion! I’m thrilled to open the series with Vicki Madden, the award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner behind The Kettering Incident and The Gloaming. Her work draws deeply from Tasmanian landscapes, myth, and folklore, and consistently champions complex female characters and fresh storytelling perspectives.In this episode, we dive into:Vicki’s early call to

Welcome to The Storymakers' Rebellion, where we have bold conversations with storytellers who flip the script on storytelling.If you're a writer, author, filmmaker or just passionate about story and its power to change the world, join me as I chat to makers of story who are dreaming into being a braver, kinder and more connected world. We explore the craft, courage, and rebellion behind stories that challenge the status quo.