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Make Good Things Happen

Make Good Things Happen

By: Angela D'Alton and Renée Baker
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Summary

 Make Good Things Happen - A podcast for makers in business.


Make Good Things Happen is a podcast for makers in business hosted by the dynamic duo behind the Australian maker community Angela D'Alton and Renee Baker of D'Alton Baker Productions.


Expect a relaxed, interesting and cheeky chat about the news, influences and trends that affect the community of makers in business in Australia, peppered with friendly hints and expert tips.


Segments include:


From scroll to cart - talking all things e-commerce from social media to your website and everything online shopping;


Shit customer service - what it says on the box because nothing annoys us more;


Making History (Random Stories from Projects Past) -gossip and tidbits from our rich creative portfolio archive;


Gruen LITE - our thinly veiled attempt at getting the attention of our beloved ABC program whilst sharing our own commentary on media and culture and all things communications;


Making Good Things Happen - stories of the positive kind, the sweet, the cute, the whimsical, the lovely, the good, the productive;


Event breakdown - markets, exhibitions and more - hear our thoughts and reviews of events that matter to you;


Making Headlines - news that affects you as a small creative business;


Maker in Focus - interviews and case studies about Australian makers you should know about;


This Week I… - a little something that we saw, read, watched, listened to or learned in the last week;



From marketing and brand values to social media algorithms and design markets, maker industry experts Angela and Renée, founders of educational membership platform Make Good Things Happen bring their thoughts directly to your ears in this value-packed podcast.


Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast

Instagram: @mgth.com.au


Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography




Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Episodes
  • Who Made Your Clothes? A Fashion Revolution Week Special

    Who Made Your Clothes? A Fashion Revolution Week Special
    Apr 26 2026
    In this special episode, Angela and Renée unpack Fashion Revolution Week and the global movement calling for greater transparency, ethics, and accountability in the fashion industry.


    Founded in response to the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013, Fashion Revolution Week asks a simple but powerful question: who made your clothes? From fast fashion’s hidden costs to the principles of slow fashion, this episode explores how both shoppers and makers can make more thoughtful choices.


    Whether you’re buying, making, or somewhere in between, this is a grounded conversation about responsibility, awareness, and doing better over time.


    Better fashion choices are not about getting it perfect. It's about asking questions and slowing down enough to make a different decision. Whether you’re a shopper or a maker, those small shifts add up, and they matter more than you think.



    What We Cover in This Episode
    • What Fashion Revolution Week is and why it exists
    • The “Who Made My Clothes?” movement and supply chain transparency
    • The key issues in fast fashion including labour exploitation and environmental damage
    • The scale of textile waste and overproduction globally
    • What slow fashion means in practice
    • How makers can use transparency as a point of difference
    • Ways to reduce waste within a small creative business
    • How to start shopping more consciously without overwhelm
    • The power of the pause before purchasing
    • Why personal style matters more than trends
    • What to look for in garment quality and materials
    • Where to shop for ethical, secondhand, and slow fashion options
    • Organisations and resources that support ethical fashion


    Head to the MGTH website for show notes, transcripts and links.


    Instagram: @mgth.com.au

    Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

    Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography


    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present.


    Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    41 mins
  • Protecting Your Business from AI Scams

    Protecting Your Business from AI Scams
    Apr 19 2026
    In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée unpack a new type of scam that is starting to impact small businesses, where artificial intelligence is used to generate fake “evidence” for refund claims.


    They also explore what makers should look for when applying to markets and events, especially as new event opportunities emerge, and not all of them are created with stallholders in mind.


    Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at a recent one-page website project and why simple, strategic websites are becoming an increasingly valuable tool for makers in business.


    Segments include:

    • From Scroll To Cart
    • Events Breakdown
    • This Week I...


    Head to the MGTH website for show notes, transcripts and links.


    Instagram: @mgth.com.au

    Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

    Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography


    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present.


    Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    24 mins
  • Why Pricing Your Work Feels So Hard

    Why Pricing Your Work Feels So Hard
    Apr 12 2026
    In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée dive into one of the most challenging parts of running a creative business: pricing. As costs continue to rise and new changes impact small businesses, they explore what it really takes to price your work sustainably.


    How do you set prices on your handmade products without turning your business into an expensive hobby?


    From recent changes to card surcharges to the hidden realities of capacity, time and value, our ladies unpack why pricing is far more complex than simple calculations. They discuss the tension between accessibility and sustainability, the impact of wholesale and margins, and why valuing your time is essential. Along the way, they share practical insights, mindset shifts and honest reflections to help makers build pricing strategies that actually support their lives and work.


    Head to the MGTH website for show notes, transcripts and links.


    Instagram: @mgth.com.au

    Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

    Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography


    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we produce this podcast, that of the Wadawurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present.


    Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    28 mins
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