In episode 18, I’m speaking to Alistair McCauley and Paul Simmons, the creative minds behind the fabric and wallpaper brand Timorous Beasties. One of the things I enjoy the most about this podcast is that the conversations I have with my guests are with utterly brilliant and authentic people. I've started to realise that there's a commonality between my guests and that's probably because these people have really incredible backstories of grit. They share a common attribute of optimism and self belief. These conversations feel like they're just between me and the guest. There's an intimacy and a candidness that I don't think I would capture if this interview was published in a magazine. The conversation in this episode is no different. It's just me and two Glaswegian guys, Alistair and Paul, mostly talking about business. 

Key Chapters:

00:00: Introduction and Background

04:33: From Designing to Manufacturing and Selling

12:29: The Unique Identity of Timorous Beasties

20:26: Collaborations and Iconic Designs

31:14: Sticking to Your Artistic Vision and Taking Risks

37:15: The Importance of Human Creativity and Attention to Detail

41:13: Dealing with Self-Doubt in the Creative Process

54:48: Building a Legacy and Continuously Improving

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Connect with our guests:@timorous_beasties

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This podcast is sponsored by Rachel Usher Interior Design.

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