Best Faisal Shah Podcasts (2025)

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S8, EP 6: Darren Dilieto and His Journey Creating Hireillo 1:16:01

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Send us a text What happens when an illustrator discovers they're awesome at finding clients for other illustrators? For Darren Dilieto, it sparked a 20-year journey building Hireillo, a revolutionary platform connecting illustrators with clients while challenging industry norms. Darren's story begins in the early 2000s before social media existed,…

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S8, Ep 5: Beth Perkins. Creative Retoucher 1:22:48

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Send us a text From the darkroom to the digital realm, Beth Perkins takes us on a captivating journey through her evolution as a creative retoucher. Processing black and white photos with her father at just six years old sparked a lifelong passion that would eventually lead Beth from Canada to the UK, where she now runs her own creative retouching …

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S8, Ep 4: Marcus Brooks, Videographer and Editor 1:16:17

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Send us a text Every creative career has humble beginnings. For videographer Marcus Brooks, it was a Sony Ericsson flip phone with a basic video editor that sparked a lifelong passion. That early fascination with piecing together clips evolved through experimental YouTube videos, technical education, and eventually, full-time freelance work filming…

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S8, Ep 3: Neil Shearer, Chemist to Sports Photographer! 1:11:58

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Send us a text On this week's episode, I chat to Neil Shearer. We chat about Neil's unusual path into photography, his love of sports, and how a passion project of his lead to paid work! Find Neil here: Web: www.neilshearer.com TikTok: @neilshearerart Instagram: @neilshearer_photography Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ofl…

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S8, EP2: Faisal Shah 3D artist, animator and skateboarder 1:27:59

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Faisal Shah. Faisal is a 3d artist and animator, with a passion for Skateboarding! We chat about Faisal's career, his passions and his inspirations. We also tackle some sensitive subjects, including race. You can hear Faisal's drive for his business throughout our chat. Find Faisal here: Instagram: @fais…

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S8, Ep 1: Valeria Medici - Prop painter and Scenic Artist 1:06:20

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Valeria Medici. Valeria is a prop painter and scenic artist, based in Northampton. We chat about how her journey has been peppered with luck, and how she gets to take the "ping" off props! Find Valeria here: Web: valeriamedici.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126322/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Insta: @valer…

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S7, Ep 10: Jonny Wilson 1:09:01

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jonny Wilson. Jonny shares with me his journey into watch photography, how he's a Broncolor ambassador, and what it's like to work on really expensive watches! Find Jonny here: Instagram: @jonnywphoto / @jnystudios_ Website: www.jonnywilsonphoto.com Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://…

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S7, Ep 9: Meghan Grant 1:26:32

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to pivot queen, Meghan Grant! We have a deep dive into Meghan's pivots, how a difficult childhood made her re-assess where she wanted to be in life, and how she's exploring her heritage via her art. Find Meghan here: Web: www.leva-mabi.com *Delicate subjects are discussed in this episode, so if you're not i…

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S7, Ep 8: Yannis Stergioulis 1:20:22

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Yannis Stergioulis, all the way from Athens! Yannis is a trailer editor for a TV Channel in Greece, and shares his story of how he got to where he is, along with a couple of passions he has, which include kite surfing! Find Yannis here: Newsletter: https://yannis-stergioulis.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*1fd6pm9…

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S7, Ep 7: Tom Cressy 57:23

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Director of Photography, Tom Cressey. We chat about Tom's love of film, how a slug he filmed had to have a break, and how he ended up on a battle ship filming yachts! Find Tom here: Insta: @tom__cressey_dop Web: www.tomcressey.com Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75 Supp…

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S7, EP 6: Natasha Aldred, The Pendle Witch Project 1:27:25

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to artist Natasha Aldred, of The Pendle Witch Project. We chat about Natasha's uni experience, how she takes inspiration from folklore and witchy things, and how her whole family are creative! Oh, and if anyone knows what the teddy shop is, let us know in the comments! Find Natasha Here: Instagram: @thepend…

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S7, Ep 5: Teresa Trivunovic 1:11:16

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Creative Lead, Teresa Trivunovic, who moved over to the Darkside! (She made the jump from Agency to Client side!) We have a good natter about how she decided to make the jump, how creativity can be found in lots of different ways, and how she balances family life with her career. Find T here: Instagram: …

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S7, Ep 4: Chris Stringer 1:53:00

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to illustrative designer Chris Stringer. Chris is an illustrative designer from South Wales. After leaving a retail career to work in design, he has since specialised in apparel and swimwear, A ‘jack of most trades’, Chris uses digital and traditional illustrative techniques in his work. He also creates art…

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S7 Ep 3: Nick Woodhead 1:13:31

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to designer Nick Woodhead. We chat about Nick's love for hiking, his journey into becoming self employed, and what inspires him the most! Find Nick here: Web: https://nwdi.co.uk/ Instagram: @nwdinick Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75 Support the show here: https://www.buz…

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S7, Ep 2: Jack Graham 1:13:14

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to business owner Jack Graham. Jack is a self taught videographer, and owns and runs Racoon on the Run, based in Manchester. He has also set up a freelancer platform called "Freelancer fightback", which is launching soon! Jack's story is one of perseverance, and boy does he have some cracking stories! Find …

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S7 Ep 1: Harriet Young 1:49:44

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to tattoo artist Harriet Young. She's based in Tooth and Talon in Ancoats, Manchester, and chats about how she became a tattoo artist, how she got her ADHD diagnosis, and her best and worse place to tattoo! Find Harriet here: Instagram: @lonerosetattoo / @loneroseflash / @toothandtalontattoo Support the sho…

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S6, Ep8: Grace Hatley 1:23:18

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to food stylist and ex model, Grace Hatley. We have a good chat about Grace's change in careers, how she loves to grow her own food, and the best and worst shoots she's been on! Find Grace here: Insta: @gracehatleyfood / @gracehatley_ / @bossfoodstylists Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffe…

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S6, Ep7: Aurora Foulds 1:17:15

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Huddersfield artist Aurora Foulds, also known as Rora. Aurora is a freelance artist, who specialises in mark making. We have a chat about her career so far, what it's like to work as an artist whilst being a parent too, and how she creates her artwork! We also have a chat about Aurora's neurodivergence, …

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S6, Ep 6: John Steel 1:07:24

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to West Yorkshire based photographer, John Steel. John photograph's weddings, and commercial businesses, in a way that relaxes people to get some fantastic shots! We chat about how John got into photography, how he gets the relaxed shots he shoots, and how weddings have changed over the last decade or so. F…

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S6, Ep 5: Sam Jones 1:09:20

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Art Director and photographer Sam Jones. Sam works for a high street fashion retailer, based in Manchester. We chat about Sam's journey into Art Directing, how she loves shooting jewellery (and blooming expensive watches!) and how her move to Manchester came about. Find Sam here: Insta: @samanthajonescre…

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S6, Ep 4: Ali O'Neill 1:28:55

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to illustrator Ali O'Neill. Ali and I met in Society - Holmfirth's co-working space - about a year ago. Ali is known for her Folks and Fabric digital illustrations, of people and places in the Holme Valley. Ali's creative journey has seen her train as an archaeological illustrator, work for the BBC, and act…

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S6, Ep 3: Jodie Biddle 1:02:41

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to fellow West Yorkshire stylist, Jodie Biddle. We chat everything vintage, her favourite books, and her journey to where she is now, including her social media growth. We also have two special guests - Baby Rue, and Trooper the dog. Find Jodie here: Instagram: @jodiecbiddle Tiktok: @jodiemcbiddle Support t…

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S6, Ep 2: Georgia Williams 55:05

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Georgia Williams. Georgia is a Social Media Marketing Content and Ideas Expert, and LOVES the colour yellow! We have a lovely chat about Georgia's career - her Bish Bash Batch method, her own podcast, 'Content T with G' and how she made the jump into freelancing. Oh and did I mention Georgia is also an a…

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S6 Ep 1: Jo Higgs 1:07:26

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to designer Jo Higgs. Jo is a graphic designer, based in Hertfordshire, who specialises in branding design. We chat about how she got into design, how she's been on both client and agency side, and how having her children changed the way she works. Find Jo here: Instagram: @johiggscreative Web: https://joan…

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S5, Ep 10: Suzanne Frear 1:10:35

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to creative copywriter Suzanne Frear. We chat about Suzanne's career so far; how she completely changed careers, becoming a creative copywriter, how running your own business is quite the balancing act, and what inspires her. (I definitely needed a tissue for that answer!) Vincent the dog also makes an appe…

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S5, Ep 9: Jeremy Kelly 1:10:56

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jeremy Kelly. Jeremy and I met in a studio in Leeds last year, and had a couple of days non - stop chatting! It was lovely to hear Jeremy's creative journey; about how he got to where he is today, his favourite thing to shoot, and how he loves to shoot a variety of subjects! Find Jeremy here…

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S5, Ep8: Ed Godden 1:02:19

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to documentary style wedding photographer, Ed Godden. Ed has shot over 600 weddings, and his documentary style is honest, raw, real and fun! I've been following Ed on social media for some time, and have always admired his work, and style of shooting. We chat about how Ed came to be a documentary style wedd…

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S5, Ep 7: Rich Maciver 1:16:23

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Scottish photographer, Rich Maciver. Rich is now based in Manchester, after a year of digital slowmad-ing with his partner. We chat about Rich's creative journey, how he loves shooting active lifestyle shoots, and how his career started by shooting his mates on BMX's! Find Rich here: Instagram: @richmaci…

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S5 Ep 6: Sophie O'Connor 55:34

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to designer and Brand Strategist Sophie O'Connor, about her creative journey and how she manages her chronic illnesses alongside freelancing and family life. We delve into Sophie's career; we chat about her uni and agency experience, how a peer told her to just go for it when she was debating going self emp…

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S5, Ep5: Jen Gaughan 56:48

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to graphic designer and owner of Studio 27 Eleven, Jen Gaughan. We have a chat about Jen's creative career so far; how curiosity certainly does not kill the cat, how her designs landed in Tesco, and how crafty kits are still stuck in the late 80s! Find Jen here: Instagram: @studio27eleven Web: www.27eleven.…

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S5, Ep 4: Jo Fahy 1:15:45

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to food stylist, Jo Fahy. We first met on a big campaign shoot, and I knew instantly that I had to try and persuade Jo to come on the podcast! Thankfully, she said yes!! We have a good old chat about how Jo became a food stylist (from being a copper!), how she loves to research historical food for tv and fi…

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S5, Ep 3: Hannah Taylor 1:10:33

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Hannah Taylor. Hannah is an interior designer, Sober Butterfly founder, and Bold AF Events founder. We chat about Hannah's interior design career so far, her journey into sobriety, and how the two combined are leading her on a wonderful creative journey, curating meaningful and memorable experiences. Fin…

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S5 Ep 2: Anna Considine 1:19:34

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Edinburgh based photographer, Anna Considine. Anna runs her own photography business, called Studio Gently, taking portraits of business owners, and products, amongst other things! We have a good chat about Anna's work boundaries, how she set them up, and how it helps her rest and recuperate in between s…

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S5, Ep1: Edd Fury 58:57

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to still life photographer Edd Fury. Edd and I chat about his love for still life photography, the skill set you need for lighting and understanding product, and his love for Americana. Find Edd here: Instagram: @eddfuryphoto Web: www.edwardfury.com Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com…

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S4 Ep 10: Emma Butler 59:47

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Send us a text On today's podcast episode, I chat to Holmfirth artist Emma Butler. Emma's style is abstract landscapes, and she paints in bright fluro colours, that certainly soothe my brain! She gathers inspiration from her surroundings, which as she has travelled, has changed her artwork. We chat about Emma's uni experience, her solo art shows, a…

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S4, Ep9: Danielle Richardson 1:29:53

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to all round creative Danielle Richardson. Danielle is based in Derbyshire, and alongside styling, she also art directs, shoots weddings, and does interior design! Phew! We chatted about Danielle's career, her uni experience, and how she doesn't like to be pigeon holed. Find Danielle here: Instagram: @danie…

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S4 Ep8: Tom Cockerill 54:58

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to food stylist and photography surface maker Tom Cockerill. We chat about how Tom came into the food styling business, and how his photography surfaces came from that! We also have a chat about his love for foraging mushrooms, and his work life balance, running two businesses alongside a large family! Find…

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S4 Ep 7: Ayesha Idris 59:57

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Ayesha Idris. Ayesha is an illustrator and artist based in West Yorkshire. Originally from Pakistan, Ayesha has always had a creative soul, studying for several degrees - including a PCGE too! - and now has her own illustration business called Zee Creations. Within this business, Ayesha has launched a bo…

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S4 Ep 6: Lydia Mai-Yin 1:09:51

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to good friend, and fellow stylist, Lydia Mai-Yin. Lydia and I go back a good decade - and have worked together in several studios within that time. We have a really good chat about how Lydia's creative journey was certainly not linear, how she found freelancing alongside being pregnant (with twins!) and ho…

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S4 Ep5: Cameron Rennie 1:24:00

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Edinburgh based photographer, Cameron Rennie. I first discovered Cameron through his Instagram page, The Continuous Portrait Project. We have a good chat about Cameron's unusual route into photography, what his teacher said on his last day at school, and - of course - there's plenty of tattoo chat too! F…

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S4, Ep4: Kayleigh Shore 1:04:52

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to the owner of Be Diddy, Kayleigh Shore. Be Diddy has been on my radar for a while now, and it was lovely to find out how Kayleigh started the business. We chat about how she curates the vintage clothing for Be Diddy, how running a business is like spinning a million plates, and how having a shop was a jou…

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S4, Ep3: Rachelle Cousineau 57:48

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to stylist Rachelle Cousineau about her creative journey. Rachelle has been on quite the creative journey, taking inspiration from everything around her, and saying yes to jobs, even if she felt out of her depth! Rachelle has a passion for flowers, food and styling, and has worked in TV as well as stills. F…

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S4, Ep2: Faye Aydin 53:31

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Faye Aydin. Faye is a Manchester based make up artist, and has worked on a wide range of TV, Film and photography shoots! We have a good chat about Faye's career, and how she got into make up artistry, from a different angle to most. Faye is also part of Bafta connect, and has won an Emmy Award! Find Fay…

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S4, Ep1: Chris Wright 1:21:28

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to retoucher Chris Wright. Chris is based in Crewe, and we have a great chat about his creative journey so far. We also had a bit of car chat, and I discovered he also had a love for VW golf's from the early days. Chris has recently set up a Discord channel for freelancers to congregate and ask for advice (…

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Season 3, Episode 10: Josh Kent AKA Shit Jesus 1:06:26

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to tattoo artist Josh Kent AKA Shit Jesus! Josh is based in Sheffield, and is part of the co-op that run Big Smile Tattoo Studio. We first met when I booked in for a tattoo with Josh, and this is where I discovered he's trying to do something different within the tattoo industry. We chat about how creatives…

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Season 3, Episode 9: Katy Ennis - Hargreaves 1:02:46

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Boldism queen, Katy Ennis - Hargreaves. We chat about Katy's anything but linear creative journey, how putting in work boundaries is a balancing act when you're a freelancer, and where her love of bold colour and pattern came from. Find Katy here: Instagram: @hellokatystudio Website: www.hellokaty.co.uk …

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Season 3, Episode 8: Immy Cooke 1:36:11

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Stockport content creator and visual artist, Immy Cooke. Immy and I first met in the indie shop Still Life Story, where we chatted away for ages! (Let's be honest, I was probably distracting her from actually working!) We chat about Immy's career, how she learnt to knit, and how she balances lots of diff…

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Bonus Episode: Wilson's Republic 42:35

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Send us a text Bonus Episode alert! Wilson's Republic is a Community Interest Company based in Kirklees, co-founded by Aidan Nolan and Darren Evans. Darren and Aidan knew that a different way of networking was needed for creatives of all disciplines and ages, based in and around Huddersfield. They also run Creative Bubbles, which enables people to …

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Season 3, Episode 7: Marcus Wheeler 1:08:12

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Manchester based photographer Marcus Wheeler. We chat about Marcus's uni experience, how he got his first photography assisting job, and how balancing life as a freelancer and new parent is a challenge at times! Find Marcus here: Instagram: @marcuswindramwheeler Portfolio: www.marcustakespics.uk Support …

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Season 3, Episode 6: Nicole Owen 54:04

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to fellow stylist and content creator Nicole Owen. Nicole is based in the North West, and we met at a studio about 8 years ago. We chat about how Nicole started her styling career, her love for charity shops and preloved things, and how content creation isn't too different from styling. Find Nicole here: In…