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Entrepreneur, artist and “chronic creative” Emily Hazell joins host Liz Karamavros to talk about building Melbourne’s iconic happiness café Serotonin, burning out, and rebuilding life and business around cycles, spirituality and nervous-system health. They dive into using your menstrual cycle as a productivity tool, the spiritual side of entrepreneurship, navigating patriarchy and the manosphere, and designing spaces that make your body feel safe. Emily shares biohacking practices, her new project Matriarch, and her legacy advice for creatives: fail fast, trust your intuition, and go again.Show NotesGuestEmily Hazell – Entrepreneur, artist, founder of Serotonin Eatery, Exercise & Education, and creator of Matriarch, an emerging platform for women’s cycles, community, and creative entrepreneurship.HostLiz Karamavros – Host of Tell Me More About That and co-founder of creative agency LIAKÁDA.What We Talk AboutEmily’s teenage vision of a Japanese breakfast café in MelbourneHow she turned a uni project into Serotonin, a full-scale happiness caféBeing neurodivergent (ADHD) and using hyperfocus to build a businessPhysical burnout: melasma, plantar fasciitis and the body forcing a pauseMoving from control-freak founder to systems, delegation and trustThe deeper why: mental health, community, and financial freedomDesigning spaces that lower anxiety the second you walk inJournaling, HRV tracking and breathwork as daily nervous-system toolsSleep hygiene, mouth taping and building self-care before burnoutFuture visions: another venue, a talk-show energy, and a retreat in PeruEmily’s legacy advice for creatives: fail fast, then go againAd / Sponsor Show NotesYou can drop this whole block under a heading like Sponsors & Mentions.LIAKÁDA – Strategy-Led Creative for BrandsGreat content isn’t random—it’s driven by story.LIAKÁDA is a woman-owned creative agency led by host Liz Karamavros. LIAKÁDA works with existing brands to refine and elevate how they show up through strategy-led content and thoughtfully curated creative.From brand positioning to photo shoots and content planning, everything is designed to create a cohesive brand story that actually connects—and is built to be seen.Instagram: @liakada.ioWebsite: liakada.ioIf you need content backed by strategy for your business, send LIAKÁDA a DM or reach out via the website.Rooted Within – Functional Nutrition for When You Want Real AnswersAs creatives—and just as humans—we have to take care of our bodies if we want to feel and function well.If you’re dealing with gut issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmunity, or feeling “off” and not getting real answers, meet Emma from Rooted Within. She’s a functional nutritionist who works holistically with:Functional lab testingNutrition and targeted supportRoot-cause exploration of symptoms, hormones and gut healthHer work is intimate, thorough, and grounded in both science and deep compassion.Web / Free consult: rootedwithinwellnessspace.comInstagram: @rootedwithinwellnessBook a free consultation and tell her Liz sent you from Tell Me More About That.6TM – A Curated Design Store for CreativesIf you’re a designer, content creator, or just someone who cares about how things look and feel online, 6TM is like a curated, indie design store.Inside, you’ll find:Experimental fonts and typefacesGraphic packs, texture packs, and Photoshop effectsMockups and templates from independent artists around the worldThe platform is highly curated and easy to navigate—it feels more like discovering an underground archive than scrolling a generic marketplace. Very quality over quantity.Web: Search for 6TM-magazing.comInsta: @6tm_magazineUse code TELLMEMORE20 for 20% off your order (one time per customer).Be a Sponsor on Tell Me More About ThatWant your brand in front of curious, creative, and growth-minded listeners?Sponsorship & Collab: [email protected] Emily: @emilyhazellnut on Instagram with any questions

In this solo rant, Liz dives into the philosophical question of who we are versus what we own or manage — the difference between “I” and “my.” Drawing from Brianna Wiest’s book 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, Liz explores how our bodies, thoughts, and responsibilities are “my,” while something deeper and less tangible is “I.”From there, she connects this idea to creativity, intuition, and authenticity, sharing how understanding her own “I” helped her move from a traditional, success-driven path into a more aligned creative life. Liz walks through her personal journey: growing up in a religious, traditional environment, choosing marine science over fashion, working in sailing and rigging, riding out the pandemic, moving through yoga teaching, design experiments, content creation, and ultimately co-founding Liakada and launching this podcast from Australia.The episode is both a philosophical exploration and a life-story backdrop for why this podcast exists — and a call for listeners to honor their own path, pivots, and persistent inner voice.Show NotesEpisode: S1E2 – The Parts of You That Aren’t “I” + How I Actually Got HereHost: Liz KaramavrosPodcast: Tell Me More About ThatA reading and reflection on a passage from Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think about:How this distinction shows up in art and creativity:A journaling prompt:Intuition vs anxiety:Why tiny, intuitive decisions (like saying no to coffee) carry the same energetic weight as big life moves (like crossing the country)Liz’s personal story and context:Liz invites you to:Try the “I / my” journaling exercise this weekNotice where your I-needs (intuition, deeper purpose) and my-needs (body, survival, logistics) overlap and divergeHonor your own pivots without shaming where you came fromKeep saying yes to what lights you up — even in small, daily choicesIf you’re dealing with:Gut issuesHormone imbalancesAutoimmunityOr just feeling off in your body…and you’re not getting answers from the traditional medical system, Emma from Rooted Within works with you through functional lab testing, nutrition, and targeted support.Website: rootedwithinwellnessspace.comInstagram: @rootedwithinwellnessTell her Liz from Tell Me More About That sent you.Liacata is a woman-owned creative agency co-owned by Liz, helping brands refine and elevate how they show up through strategy-led content and thoughtful creative.They support you with:Brand positioning & storyCreative direction & content planningPhoto & video shoots for cohesive, strategic contentWebsite: www.liakada.ioInstagram: @liakada.ioIf you need content backed by strategy, send them a DM.For designers, content creators, and visual obsessives:6TM Magazine curates:Experimental fonts and typefacesGraphic packs, mockups, templatesPhotoshop effects and texture packsWork from independent artists around the worldIt feels more like discovering an underground archive than scrolling a marketplace.Use code TELLMEMORE20 for 20% off your order (one-time use)Website: 6TM Magazine (search online)Instagram: @6TM_magazineWant your brand in front of curious, creative minds who care about story, craft, and meaning?For ad spots & partnerships, contact:[email protected]

In this solo rant episode, Liz Karamavros explores the nuanced relationship between ambition, creativity, stagnation and apathy, especially through the lens of being neurodivergent and returning to her hometown. She shares how ambition can be both a supportive “pilot light” and a source of burnout, why creative energy needs space and softness, and how to recognize apathy as an urgent signal to pour back into yourself. The episode closes with a raw, personal poem.Follow the show on Instagram: @tellmemoreabouthtatpodShow Notes:Rooted Within – Functional Nutrition & Holistic SupportEmma – Rooted Within WellnessWebsite: rootedwithinwellnessspace.comInstagram: @rootedwithinwellnessFocus: Functional nutrition, gut health, hormones, and autoimmunity through lab testing, nutrition, and targeted support.Invitation: Book a free consultation or DM her on Instagram; mention Liz from Tell Me More About That.Liakada– Strategy-Led Creative AgencyLIAKADA – Woman-owned creative agencyWebsite: www.liakada.ioInstagram: @liakada.ioServices: Brand strategy, photo/video shoots, content planning, and cohesive, story-driven brand creative.Invitation: DM on Instagram if you need content backed by strategy and built to be seen.6TM Magazine – Creative Resources for Designers & Creators6TM Magazine – Curated digital goodies for creativesWebsite: 6TM magazine Instagram: @6TM_magazine What they offer: Experimental fonts, typefaces, graphic packs, mockups, templates, Photoshop effects, textures, and more—curated from independent artists worldwide.Discount code: TELLMEMORE20 for 20% off (1x use per customer).Episode Summary:Recording from home: Liz records from her hometown for the first time in years, reflecting on how different she feels compared to the person who left.Redefining “making it”: Challenges the classic narrative of leaving your small town and becoming “successful” in a linear way; instead defines success as self-acceptance, community, creative expression, and loving your life.Ambition as pilot light: Frames ambition/hunger as the pilot light that can spark motivation in any creative process—from cooking dinner to building a business.Jealousy as data: Reframes jealousy as a cousin to ambition—a sign of what you want, which can become inspiration if consciously channeled instead of projected.Creativity as life force: Describes creativity as a baseline life force that shows up in everything from conversation to eye contact, and not just in “capital C” creative work.Yin–yang of ambition and creativity:Private creativity that compounds: Emphasizes making things just for you as a way to recharge and compound creative energy without the pressure to share.Stagnation & overconsumption: When ambition takes over, it can lead to stagnation, scrolling, overconsumption, and dopamine depletion, making creating less satisfying.Apathy as an alarm bell: Names apathy/indifference as the true danger zone, like an energetic medical emergency—your cue to stop and deeply refill your own cup.Discipline vs intuition: Discipline matters, but over-rigidity can trap you in your head. Liz finds her sweet spot.Listening to your body: Encourages micro-practices—breathing, walking, doodling, nourishing meals—to rebuild energy when you feel lost, anxious, or indifferent.Poem share: Closes with a darker, vulnerable poem about fear, self-perception, and survival, modeling creative honesty and emotional processing.0:00 – Ambition Pilot0:00:13 – Show Intro0:01:01 – Hometown Return0:03:22 – Redefining Success0:05:00 – Neurodivergent Brain0:05:26 – Ambition Flame0:07:04 – Jealousy Alchemy0:10:00 – Private Creativity0:11:06 – Sponsor Break0:14:54 – Creativity Force0:16:25 – Yin–Yang Balance0:20:00 – Stagnation Loop0:22:00 – Apathy Alarm0:23:30 – Intuition 60/400:26:30 – Poem Share0:28:19 – Closing Love

Intro to TMMAT and WELCOME S1// E1 29 April 2026 then Every OTHER WednesdayI cannot wait to chat more with you.Follow for updates @tellmemoreaboutthatpod on Instagram and DM me there. Big love, Liz