Creative Catalyst

Emily is the owner of "Limpet Store" which is an animal-friendly, clothing brand based in London. Her unique and playful designs don’t take things too seriously and put a smile on everyone’s face when they see them.

She’s built the business from part-time to full time and now has an amazing community of people who are super loyal to everything the brand stands for.

In this episode, we cover building a business from the ground up, how she comes up with her designs and the future she wants for limpet as a whole.

If you want to find her on social media she is @limpet_store and limpetstore.com

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Alex Manzi is the creator of the podcast “In the moment with Alex Manzi” where he chats to people from different backgrounds about their outlook on mental health and creativity.

Running for 3 years, he has nearly 250,000 listens. The experiences he has had while running the podcast, as well as being the social media producer for Radio 1 Xtra for 4 years have led him to some realizations about how he motivates himself.

In this episode, we talk about: How to effectively communicate to someone what you are passionate about, whether uni is the right route for all and how he motivates himself to create

Books we talk about:
The Alchemist / Celestine Prophecy

A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle

Awakening of Intelligence - Krishnamurti

If you want to find him on social media he is @iamalecmanzi and @inthemomentpod

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Season 2 is here and is bringing even more deep dives into careers of creatives in the industry. 

This season is being recorded remotely as we are in lockdown but this has meant an opening of different guests from various countries.

I hope you enjoy!

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Solomon Ian-Sangala is a content creator but also commonly known for his role as Founder and ex CEO of former London's leading bespoke clothing supplier, AttireX.

Having run the company from the age of 13, he was ranked in The top 100 most powerful entrepreneurs in the UK. He soon made the decision to venture into something different to fulfill his happiness.

With a passion for fashion from a young age and knowledge for the market acquired in his business years, he now documents his life, style and travels through various platforms.

In today’s episode, we cover, his first business experience, what drives him every day and the people who have shaped his career along the way.

If you want to find him on social media he is @iansangala

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Luke Jackson-Clark is an incredible photographer but also the creative director for "uk.Shooters". Along with these amazing endeavors he has set up his own company movetocreate where he takes brands to exciting countries and locations to create amazing content for them. This has taken him to places like Iceland and Thailand along with many others.

In this episode we talk about how he got his first major photography job. His outlook on creating content and the people he has collaborated with along the way.

If you want to find him on social media his Instagram is @watchluke and website movetocreate.us

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In this episode we are joined by a travel YouTuber who has had over 16 million views on the platform. His 180,000 subscribers have watched him travel to places like Malta and Japan but also showcase his favorite places to visit in his hometown of London.

His name is Paul aka suitcase monkey.

In today’s episodes, we dive into his outlook on film making, how it all started for him as a kid making a travel movie and the people on the platform that inspire him.

If you want to find him on social media he is Suitcase Monkey on YouTube, Instagram, and all other platforms.

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Today’s guest is a pivotal figure in the immersive theatre and experiential world and has delivered a series of unparalleled experiences in his time as Senior Producer for Secret Cinema. Working at the forefront of ‘Secret Cinema Presents’ he has recreated iconic worlds such as 28 Days Later, Moulin Rouge and Blade Runner. Most recently, he has been overseeing the launch of the brand’s first international production, as a producer for Secret Cinema Presents:Casino Royale which, after great critical and commercials success and an attendance of 110,000 moved to Shanghai. 

His name is Andrea Moccia and in this episode, we cover: What he believes to be the key attributes to a successful producer, experiences that drive him to create and moments he will never forget working for Secret Cinema

If you want to find him on social media he is @ndrmoccia on Instagram and Twitter and search secret_cinema for their social media’s

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This episode we are joined by a director and member of Frantic Assembly, who has just been nominated for an Olivier award as part of the team behind the theatre show Warheads.

His journey has led him to collaborate with the National Youth Theatre after winning the Brian Forbes award and into avenues of AR production. This has all culminated in the creation of his own theatre company “Fable Workshop”. 

His name is Sean Hollands and in this episode, we cover: Finding his calling as a director, how he works best within a group and the unexpected avenues he is now pursuing with great excitement

If you want to find him on social media he is @seanahollands on instagram and his website is Seanhollans.com

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Today’s guest creates site-responsive installations on walls, windows, and floors using sequences of dispersing geometric shapes. Her practice recognizes the relationship between architecture, installation art, and decoration often referencing traditional techniques such as stained glass and fresco painting in a contemporary context. 

She has exhibited internationally in the past year with solo exhibitions at Brighton University and The Eye Sees in Arles, France. Her artworks have been commissioned for both public and private settings including Watts Gallery Artist's Village, Heals Flagship Store and an ident for ITV. She is also a prolific printmaker; her screenprints have been shortlisted for several prizes and most recently displayed at London Art Fair with Eagle Gallery. She is currently exhibiting in 'MK Calling' at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes which is open to the public until 17th May.

In this episode we cover: What happens after university ends, using social media to create opportunities and investing in other people's creativity.

Fiona Grady's social media: Instagram + Twitter @fiona_grady or www.fionagrady.co.uk

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Today’s guest is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and former one-half of critically acclaimed duo Worry Dolls, who’s debut album gained a ‘Song of the Year’ nomination at the UK Americana Awards.

This success lead them to perform at London’s historic Hackney Empire with Ethan Johns, alongside Robert Plant and Mumford and Sons.

Her name is Rosie Jones and in today’s episode we talk about: Motivation to pursue music, finding your voice as a duo and living in Nashville for 3 months to record their debut album.

Rosie Jones socials: @senojeisor

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