Creative Minds

By Callum Hughes

Podcast discussing this highs & lows + words of wisdom from individuals in creative industries.

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Creative Minds episodes:

March 25, 2026 Lisa Lashes - Queen Of Hard House
In this next episode I sat down with undisputed Queen of Hard House in the world of electronic music - Lisa Lashes.
Lisa's incredible career spans over 30 years since emerging as a DJ back in 1992, with a strong affiliation to iconic brands including Sundissential, Godskitchen, Judgement Sundays and her very own Lashed too.
We discuss her life journey so far coming from a Jehova's Witnesses background growing up, to a polar opposite path with her success as a female artist in the music industry.
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#musicindustry #musicbusiness #electronicmusic #hardhouse

Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 35min
February 19, 2026 Sean Willers - Homeless to Tours of Afghanistan.. Party Animal DJ to Sober Coach
In this episode I sat down with Sean Willers, an individual with a rollercoaster of a life story so far that saw him go from spending time homeless as a teen to serving in the British Army in Afghanistan. After his time served in the military he was a successful artist alongside his brother as one half of The Willers Brothers.
However, the lifestyle consumed him with substance abuse and a vicious cycle of excessive partying. After making a decision to quit the music industry he refocused his efforts on fitness and wellness and has become a successful coach helping high-performers get lean, disciplined & alcohol free through the Take Back Control program.
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Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
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1h 21min
February 04, 2026 Vivid Ink - Hectic Life Of A THIRTEEN Times Tattoo Studio Owner
In this episode I sat down with Andy - Founder and owner of Vivid Ink Tattoo Studios. From humble beginnings in Walsall, he launched the first studio in 2011 in Birmingham city centre. Today? He’s grown it into 13 studios across the Midlands with a team of over 100 talented artists.
Follow Vivid Ink on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vividinkbirmingham/?hl=en
Follow Vivid Ink on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Vividinktattoostudios
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Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
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1h 32min
January 13, 2026 Big Foysey - Gas Engineer By Day, Raver & Walloper By Night
One of the music scenes biggest personalities and most loved characters Big Foysey joined me for this 2025 end of year special!

We sat down before the TRMNL closing party at LAB11 in Birmingham to discuss the highs and lows of journey that's resulted in him becoming a viral sensation on social media, the love of house music, joining Hannah Wants on a private jet & his plans for the future with his Wallop brand!

Nothing but good vibes from start to finish!

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1h 6min
December 11, 2025 Malik Sennaoui - Touring The World As A Videographer At 21!
In this next episode I sat down with one of the most talented, hard working & aspiring young individuals in the world of media / videography - Malik Sennaoui.

Malik talks about growing up in London to making the move up north to Liverpool for education, cutting his teeth in the world of media working everywhere from Talk Sport to more intimate parties in the clubbing world.

He now tours the world for FUSE boss Enzo Siragusa at just 21, and also works with other reputable brands including Modern Funktion.

There's great advice in here for anyone starting out in the world of media, the importance of networking and also shooting your shot when trying to work with some of the biggest names and brands in the industry!

Follow Malik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediabymalik_/
Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
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1h 15min
December 03, 2025 Cash Only - Cash Only, No Cards..Please!
In this next episode I sat down with one of the biggest personalities but one of the best characters you'll have the privilege of meeting in the music industry - Cash Only!

We discuss his 30 year journey as a music lover from growing up in London's Queen's Park to moving to Stoke at 18, DJing & promoting, his business ventures and entrepreneurial success, marrying the Queen of Defected Sam Divine, life on the road touring, A&R work for DVINE Sounds + much more!
Follow Cash Only on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cashonlydj
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#musicbusiness #musicindustry #defected #defectedrecords #housemusic #ukgarage
Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 45min
November 24, 2025 Rue Jay Part Two - Financial Security, Starting A Family & Returning To Music
In part two with guest Rue Jay we discuss his return to music after creating financial security for himself, his partner and his daughter after the success of the Vivid Ink tattoo shops.
We go right back discussing legendary second city brand Hidden and his early days DJing and promoting, the midas touch that comes with ticket selling and people buying into your product, what made him fall out of love with the Birmingham scene and the musical landscape, relationships with good friend Low Steppa, musical engineer Reza in the studio leading to releases on Toolroom, support from Carl Cox at UNVRS + more.
Follow Rue Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruejay_official/?hl=en-gb
Follow Vivid Ink on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vividinksutton/?locale=en_GB
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Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 13min
November 17, 2025 Rue Jay Part One - Steering Wheel to Bambu & Spin to Vivid Ink
In this episode I sat down with one of Birmingham's biggest success stories - Rue Jay.
From humble beginnings growing up in Nechells & Erdington to promoting & DJing for legendary brands including Steering Wheel, Bambu in Arcadian during it's heyday, his passion for tattoos turning into an empire with Vivid Ink.
A great story and shows what can be achieved in life with hard work, talent and an entrepreneurial mindset & vision.
Follow Rue Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruejay_official/?hl=en-gb
Follow Vivid Ink on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vividinksutton/?locale=en_GB
Follow Vivid Ink on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vividinksutton/?hl=en
Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 10min
November 07, 2025 TikTok Two Step - Couples Who Rave Together, Stay Together
I had the pleasure of sitting down with viral TikTok rave couple Dex & Liv, as they discuss their passion for electronic music & raving here, there and everywhere as a couple.

From their upbringings in the North & South, Liv's career in the corporate world, Dex bravely opening up about his cancer diagnosis at just 18 years old, his battle during treatment and then his entry into the fitness world & the positives and negatives of running a page on TikTok. Also find out their favourite raves to date, artists and bucket list parties, venues and destinations they want to tick off!

Follow Two Step TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@two.step3

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Follow Liv on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliviawilkess?igsh=MTB6czVvdHI2dnk2eA==
Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 1min
October 27, 2025 Grace Flynn - I Landed A Job Working With Skepta!
In this episode I sat down with one of the hardest working people in the music business - Grace Flynn.
Grace discusses her journey so far as a born and bred Londoner who has gone on to work with high profile brands including Afro Nation, Skepta's Mas Tiempo, Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer's Appetite, bookings and programming at iconic electronic music venue Fabric, assisting with stage hosts at the legendary Glastonbury Festival and on the marketing front with some of the biggest names in Drum & Bass including Bou & Turno.
She also gives an open & honest account about her experiences as a female in the music industry.
Follow Grace Flynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceflynnnn/?hl=en
#musicindustry #musicbusiness #electronicmusic #glastonbury
Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodUK
Creative Minds Instagram: creativeminds_podcast
Creative Minds TikTok: creative.minds..uk
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1h 23min

FAQs about Creative Minds:

How many episodes does Creative Minds have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.