Do your thing

Do your thing

By Mia AsanteBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Do your thing episodes

  • 8. Liam Ambrose - Videography and being your own Mentor
    In today's episode I am speaking to Liam Ambrose. From a young age, film has always been Liam’s primary interest. Despite it not being his full time job, Liam has continued to pursue videography as a creative outlet to project his imagination. From shooting weddings and capturing the intimate moments of the most important days of client’s lives, to transforming scripts into visible realities, Liam shares how being your own mentor can make your passion a learning curve, instead of just a job.
    Here are links to the channels mentioned in the podcast:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9rUqSA8Wu6dutv0H6fBCA - Matt Johnson
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbvIIQc5Jo9-jIXnkPe03oA - Matti Haapoja
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjZLzqHYImv4oCJQcZ8Hig - Daniel Schiffer
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YXmNHJ-JS0dd7z4Z9ChXA Harv Video/Audio Stuff
    https://www.youtube.com/user/tferradans - Tito Ferradans
    35 min
  • 7. Paige Michel - Empowering people through makeup.

    In today's episode I am speaking to Paige Michel a makeup artist on a mission is to celebrate and empower women through her love of makeup, especially those who are under-represented and under-appreciated in the beauty industry. We discuss how she got started, why empowering women is so important to her, and tips on how to get into the makeup industry. 

    Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspaigemichel/




    23 min
  • 6. Avila Diana - Founder of Avila.Diana greeting cards

    In this episode I speak to Avila Diana. Avila created her greeting card business in 2018 with the hopes of overcoming stereotypes and changing the world's perceptions on underrepresented communities. As a law student, Avila is a strong advocate for human rights and representation and firmly believes that positive change can only be brought about through actions and commitment. All of the designs are created by Avila and depict marginalised groups including those with disabilities, identifying as LGBT+, ethnic minorities or problems with mental health. We discuss the importance of standing up for what you believe in, how she got started and share tips on how to start a small business. 

    www.aviladiana.com

    @avila.diana (Instagram)

    @aviladianacards (Twitter + Facebook) "



    33 min
  • 5. The power of Campaigning - with Molly Fenton founder of Love Your Period
    In this episode I am speaking to Molly Fenton founder of Love Your period. 
    After coming across the work of Amika George, campaigning for ‘Free Periods’ in England, Molly started talking to people around her about period poverty and stigma- something she had never thought about before. People called the topics ‘inappropriate’ and ‘disgusting’. Molly couldn’t sit back and let this happen. She started a social media movement to aid everyone to help love periods, called the Love Your Period Campaign! Today the campaign has 5000 followers across social media pages and is nationally recognised.
    Molly is pioneering change with her petition asking the UK government to make it a requirement for period care manufacturers to list ingredients on product boxes. 
    We talk all things periods! Breaking the stigma and the power of campaigning for what you believe in.
    I hope you enjoy :) 
    The petition: http://chng.it/xvJ5Ygscg5
    Love your Period: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourperiod/
    52 min
  • 4. Kelly Bird - Founder of Stunt Drive Experience

    In this episode I am speaking to Kelly Bird founder of Stunt Drive Experience, the UK’s only purpose-built stunt and precision driving arena. Kelly is one of the few British female Stunt and Precision Drivers. She started training at the age of 11. Aged 26 She now performs Stunt Driving Shows and Precision Driving Displays. She has also been a stunt double on Tv and film sets. We discuss how she got started and how she turned her families passion into her business, I hope you enjoy this inspiring story.

    Website:https://kellybirdmotorsport.com/

    32 min
  • 3. Albert Marealle - Pursuing a career in illustration
    On todays episode I am speaking to Albert Marealle, an illustrator from East London. He is heavily influenced by Hip Hop and Anime and creates art to make people smile. We discuss how he started drawing, his inspirations and share tips and tricks to start illustrating. I hope you enjoy!
    Albyarts instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albyartsofficial/
    Do your thing instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doyourthingpod/
    37 min
  • 2. Tasha Bee - Founder of Pot Heads Pottery
    In todays episode I am speaking to Tasha Bee a community artist based in Bristol, UK.  With a background in graphic design and illustration, Tasha works across many mediums and enjoys using art and creativity to empower herself and others.
    In her own practice, she enjoys getting messy with hands-on processes and developing new skills.  Having worked in the art’s and health sector for the past few years - she is passionate about the therapeutic qualities of art making.  She works with a variety of groups to deliver creative workshops and her focus is to nurture a safe and supportive space for individuals to embrace creativity and to uncover hidden talents, connect with others and improve wellbeing.
    She started her small business, Pot Heads Pottery in 2018 and enjoys encouraging people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get their hands dirty and have a play with some clay.  There have now been almost 1000 Pot Heads created by the population of Bristol and Tasha plans to take the Pot Heads further afield soon with her Portable Pottery Studio, which she is currently building in the back of a van! We discuss how she got started and why art is for everyone.
    I hope you enjoy :)
    Pot Heads Pottery website: https://www.peacefulpots.co.uk/
    Do your thing instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doyourthingpod/
    31 min
  • 1. Kaira Iloanya - Balancing blog writing and nursing.

    In this episode I am sitting down with Kaira Iloanya owner of Kai's Kingdom, a lifestyle, love and lessons blog. (Aka my bestie). We talk about her passion for blog writing, how she got started and balancing this alongside being a nurse. 

    Check out her blog: https://kaiskingdomblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/25/phenomenal-woman-collaboration-ft-avila-diana-nurse-edition/

    19 min

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Hosted by filmmaker, Mia Asante, Do your thing is a weekly conversation with fabulous people discussing all things passions, side hustles, and small business. Each week we discover how they got…