Episodes
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
EP. 29 - Your value is not determined by your clients - The Creative Collective
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
For episode 29 we’re back with another Creative Collective mastermind session!!
Featuring the powerful Shelley Tahiri from Shelley at the Mic, Dennis Lewis from Wise on Words, Michael Coltham from Black Lab Music, Flee from Parka Boots Photography, voice over artist Sean Anthony, business videographer Alex Durham, voice over artist Simon Wells, Content Writer Nathan Locke and Actor Nick Field.
We chat about:
- The things you wish you knew when you started your business.
- Your value not being determined by your clients.
- The power of outsourcing.
- How to achieve true authenticity in your business.
- What ‘niching’ actually means.
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This episode is sponsored by The Creative Collective – the online networking group for creative businesses. You can sign on here for free!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Ep.28 - Imposter Syndrome is a good thing - Rob Kearsey
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Welcome to episode 28 of Squaring the Circle – the podcast where I explore how creative business owners balance the art and the business.
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Today my guest is social media expert Rob Kearsey.
Take aways from this chat are:
- What a successful social media campaign looks like
- What we as business owners can do to improve our social media practice
- Re - thinking imposter syndrome
- How to mentally deal with a quiet period in your business
Connect with Rob here:
Rob Kearsey on LI
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This episode is sponsored by The Creative Collective – the online networking group for creative businesses. You can sign on here for free!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Monday Mar 06, 2023
EP. 27 - How to reflect purposefully on your business - Joe Gallant
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Today my guest is website designer supremo and branding expert Joe Gallant.
Conversation topics include:
How to reflect purposefully on your business
Being open to different mediums for inspiration
Dealing with being overwhelmed in your business
Developing creative confidence
Thinking differently with regards to growing your business
Joe’s book choices:
Brand Thinking – Debbie Millman - https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Brand-Thinking-Noble-Pursuits-Millman-Debbie/31441441086/bd?ref_=ps_ggl_2039220669&cm_mmc=ggl-_-UK_Shopp_Tradestandard-_-product_id=UK9781621532477USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAiAmJGgBhAZEiwA1JZolm12Je_99nfiQm8ZyIgqSuP7Rs3BnPubcLVmr1D_QemJ4YJ_XZF3xhoC9-UQAvD_BwE
Know Your Onions - Drew De Soto - https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/know-your-onions-drew-de-soto/product/HD_301310046?pscid=ps_ggl_OOS+-+Performance+Max+BOOKS+-+2022_&crm_event_code=20REUWWS08&gclid=CjwKCAiAmJGgBhAZEiwA1JZolra4shtxZEhkZzzY27DYJuRq5FUygFyvMMa4_OFutKzoX5MzWiqnhxoC8RUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
This Year Will Be Different – Monika Konakova- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26210847-this-year-will-be-different
Dear Client – Bonnie Siegler -
https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/bonnie-siegler/dear-client/9781579658335?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=18129456947&cq_con=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&gclid=CjwKCAiAmJGgBhAZEiwA1JZoltFCMZfwOnJmuoFh2zdLnrw9ubd_kxfnQmmeQ3N-2kpLgwidkmtOZBoCBSYQAvD_BwE#GOR009086840
Connect with Joe here:
Begallant.uk
This episode is sponsored by The Creative Collective – the online networking group for creative businesses. You can sign on here for free!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Welcome to Squaring the Circle….the podcast where I chat to creative business owners about how they balance the art and the business.
For episode 26 we’re continuing the collaboration with The Creative Collective . Some of you may or not know that myself and voice over artist Martin Whiskin run the creative collective which is a networking group for creative businesses. In 2023 and as an addition to the main group – we’ve launched a peer to peer mastermind group where once a month a few members get together support one another, generate ideas and to ensure accountability in our businesses.
So in this group we have Andrew from Yesseo, Flee Chavasss from Parka Boots Photography, business videographer Alex Durham , voice over artist - Simon Wells, Michael Coltham from Black Lab music and voice over artist Sean Anthony.
The conversation was so uplifting and motivating to the people in the room we wanted to release it as podcast in order for other people to hopefully get some value from the session.
Amongst many things we discuss – how we are going to thrive in 2023, what training we are embarking on and alternative ways to structure our working week.
Thanks for listening to this episode of Squaring The Circle – if you run a creative business and want to come to along to the creative collective online – you can book on for free here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Ep.25 - Better ’done’ than perfect - The Creative Collective Mastermind.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Welcome to Squaring the Circle….the podcast where I chat to creative business owners about how they balance the art and the business.
For episode 25 we’ve done something a little different. Some of you may or not know that myself and voice over artist Martin Whiskin run the creative collective which is a networking group for creative businesses. In 2023 and as an addition to the main group – we’ve launched a peer to peer mastermind group where once a month a few members get together support one another, generate ideas and ensure accountability in our businesses.
In this group we have Andrew from Yeseo, Flee Chavasse from Parka Boots Photography, Nikita Dean Hart from NDH Productions, Voice over artist - Simon Wells and Michael Coltham from Black Lab music.
The conversation was so uplifting and motivating to the people in the room we wanted to release it as podcast in order for other people to hopefully get some value from the session.
Amongst many things - We discuss …. Balancing the creative and commercial in our business, being yourself on SM, apologising for making money as a creative, a discussion about how done is better than perfect and how small changes lead to big changes in your business.
Thanks for listening to this episode of Squaring The Circle – if you run a creative business and want to come to along to the creative collective online – you can book on for free here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Ep.24 - Storytelling to make people feel - Sally Vanderpump
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Today I’m delighted to say that my guest is actor, podcaster and voiceover artist Sally Vanderpump.
We have an enlightening and deep conversation about:
- Being the ‘queen of transformation’
- Lacking creative confidence
- Aligning your values with your personal brand
- Not listening to your inner critic
Thanks so much to Sally for being so open and honest about the ups, downs, swings and roundabouts of running a creative business. This chat will give you a window into how Sally negotiates the stormy seas of being self-employed in her own warm, charming and authentic way.
If you want more Sally in your life….and why wouldn’t you!?! Follow her here!
@sallyvanderpump on Insta
or by searching her name on LinkedIn
Listen to Sally's brilliant podcast 'Creative Twist' by searching for it on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Ep.23 - ’There is no perfect time’ - Dave Marsh
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
For episode 23 of Squaring The Circle we’ve done something a little different.
I chat to personal trainer Dave Marsh about how prioritising your health can impact your business and life. Well, that was the plan anyway!......Doing these podcasts, you never know quite where the conversation is going to go and the second half of the conversation turned into something altogether different – it got a bit existential!
Our chat explores:
Why we shouldn’t rely on motivation to exercise
The myth of waiting for the ‘perfect’ time
Eating that frog!
The importance of thinking about your own mortality
Follow Dave @upersonaltraining on Instagram
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Ep.22 - ’Feast or Famine’ - Shelley Anderson - Tahiri
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
We’ve reached episode 22 of Squaring The Circle! Today I’m joined by voice over artist Shelley Anderson – Tahiri.
Topics included in the conversation are:
- The voice over process from beginning to end
- How teaching at a Primary School was perfect training for voice over work
- Using past experiences to inform your current practice
- How to deal with the ‘feast or famine’ dynamic of being self employed
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Follow Shelley @shelleyatthemic on Insta
Visit her website at www.shelleyatthemic.com
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Also, some exciting news… this episode is sponsored by the Creative Collective – an online networking group for creative business owners that believes in collaboration not competition.
If you want to grow your business in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment, you can sign up here. The first 3 visits are totally free!!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-collective-tickets-299305188877
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Ep.21 - A ticking clock is the enemy of creativity - Ivan Weiss
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
It’s official – Squaring The Circle turns 21!!!
To celebrate the milestone I have a wonderful chat with portrait and headshot photographer - Ivan Weiss.
We have an inspiring conversation about:
How a ticking clock is the enemy of creativity
Having zero work/life balance
Defining yourself by your work
The benefits of finding your niche in your business
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Follow Ivan online at:
@ivanweisslondon on Insta
Ivan Weiss on LinkedIn
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Ep.20 - Improving our creativity through breath - Tracey Howes
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
We’ve reached episode 20 of Squaring The Circle!
And what better way to celebrate the landmark than to chat to Functional Breathwork Instructor - Tracey Howes.
We have a brilliant chat about:
- The power of nasal breathing
- How breathing can impact our creativity for the better
- Getting into the ‘flow state’ more often
- Why as adults, we should daydream more
Follow the incredible Tracey online here:
@traceymayhowes on Insta
Tracey Howes on LinkedIn
Her new website is coming soon!