Through The Creative Door

BSIDE On the Third Day by Electric Light Orchestra

Featured Artist: Electric Light Orchestra / ELO
Featured Vinyl: On the Third Day
 
Alexis’ Hot Pick 
Ocean Breakup / King of the Universe
Sam’s Hot Pick
Showdown
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Co-Host: Sam Timmerman
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Voiceover: Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

21 | Remaining True To Yourself with Helen Shanahan

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Helen Shanahan, an evocative Perth-based folk singer-songwriter whose music gently whispers tales of life, love, and longing. With a voice that captures vulnerability and truth, Helen has become a beloved figure in the local music scene, not only for her storytelling but also as the creator and host of The Songwriters Cafe, a performance series that celebrates original music and the art of songwriting.
Together, Alexis and Helen dive into the creative process behind her songs, the emotional honesty that fuels her writing, and how she continues to nurture community through connection and melody.
 
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ helenshanahan and @ songwriterscafe
This episode was recorded on 17 August 2025 on the lands of the Wajuk Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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Creative resources:
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
 
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

BSIDE Under Great White Northern Lights by The White Stripes

Featured Artist: The White Stripes
Featured Vinyl: Under Great White Northern Lights
 
Alexis’ Hot Pick 
Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself
Sam’s Hot Pick
Fell in love with a Girl
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Co-Host: Sam Timmerman
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Voiceover: Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

20 | Create For Yourself with Shane Khin

Meet Shane Khin, better known by his evocative stage name The MEeck. Hailing from Perth, Shane is an alt-folk singer-songwriter whose music is a delicate blend of raw emotion, heartfelt storytelling, and stripped-back artistry, just voice, guitar, and musical poetry. But his creativity doesn’t stop at music. Shane is also a talented maker of handmade puppets, proving he’s a true all-round creative. Join us as we explore his artistic journey, the stories behind his songs, and what fuels his imaginative world.
 
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @themeeck
This episode was recorded on 16 August 2025 on the lands of the Wajuk Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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Creative resources:
 
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

BSIDE The King of Limbs by Radiohead

 
Featured Artist: Radiohead
Featured Vinyl: The King of Limbs
 
Alexis’ Hot Pick 
Bloom
Sam’s Hot Pick
Lotus Flower
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Co-Host: Sam Timmerman
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Voiceover: Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

19 | Just Start with Shayne Lowe

This week, Alexis is joined by the incredible Shayne Lowe, a true all-rounder in the arts with over 25 years of experience as a performer, vocal director, and producer. Shayne’s passion for music and performance has shaped not only her own career but also the journeys of countless singers through her work as a qualified singing teacher and founder of Sing It Now Geelong, a thriving vocal studio she established 15 years ago.
Shayne shares insights from her decades on stage and behind the scenes, from the art of vocal directing to the joy of producing shows and mentoring the next generation of performers.
And if you’d love to see her in action, Shayne will be taking the stage in Mamma Mia at the Geelong Arts Centre in October 2025.
👉 Learn more about Shayne’s work at Sing It Now Geelong.
 
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ business_in_lights or 
@ singitnowgeelong
This episode was recorded on 25th July 2025 on the lands of the Gulidjan Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
 
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

BSIDE Days Are Gone by Haim

 
Featured Artist: Haim
Featured Vinyl: Days Are Gone
 
Alexis’ Hot Pick 
My Song 5
Sam’s Hot Pick
If I Could Change Your Mind
Ruby’s Hot Pick
Forever
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Co-Host: Sam Timmerman
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Voiceover: Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

18 | Let Your Inner Brilliance Shine with Katie Loxton

Alexis sits down with Katie, a powerhouse actor, singer, dancer, and teacher who lives and breathes musical theatre. From touring children’s productions that sparked vital conversations about anxiety, to overcoming challenges that reshaped her career, Katie shares the highs, lows, and lessons of a life on stage.
With heart, humour, and a touch of sour-strap ritual, Katie reminds us to let our inner brilliance shine and embrace every opportunity to create. Catch her this October 2025 in Mamma Mia! at the Geelong Arts Centre.
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ katie_lox
This episode was recorded on 24th July 2025 on the lands of the Gulidjan Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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Creative resources
 
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

BSIDE Once in a Lifetime by Aretha Franklin

Featured Artist:  Aretha Franklin
Featured Vinyl: Once in a Lifetime
 
Alexis’ Hot Pick 
My Guy
Sam’s Hot Pick
Exactly like you
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
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CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Co-Host: Sam Timmerman
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Voiceover: Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

17 | Every 'No' Is A Lesson with James Lee

In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with James Lee, musical theatre and cabaret performer, voice-over artist, director, producer, singing teacher, graphic designer, and digital video editor, with over 35 years in the entertainment industry. He is also currently directing Mamma Mia at the Geelong Art Centre for October 2025!
From Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera to The Producers and My Fair Lady (directed by Dame Julie Andrews), James shares the triumphs and challenges of a life in theatre, the resilience it takes to keep going, and the magic that makes it all worthwhile. He’s also contributed to the creative team for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party, showing just how versatile a career in the arts can be.
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ jamesofthelee
This episode was recorded on 24th July 2025 on the lands of the Gulidjan Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.
Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.
Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor
Let’s get social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ 
TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast
 
CREDITS
Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor
Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel
Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel