I Shouldn't Say This, But...

Matt and Giles founded Sculpd alongside their business partner Guy Vero at the peak of Lockdown, and have since sold over 100,000 at-home pottery kits.

Beyond that, they’ve built partnerships with some of the most influential brands in the UK, including Bloom & Wild, Missoma and Papier.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The challenges that come with building a business in Lockdown

- The role of social media in the formation of the Sculpd community

- The importance of finding joy in your work


Matt and Giles:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mattclements1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilesharrison2/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://sculpd.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/sculpdit/?hl=en

Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Daisy is the person behind The Selfhood - who makes digital interactions feel more human and puts connectivity at the heart of content strategies for brands and their audiences.

She birthed The Selfhood after noticing a huge gap in the market for business owners and creatives to understand social media and digital marketing in a fun, human and relatable way after spending years in the jargon filled world of ad agencies.

In this episode we discuss:

-The role of social media in creating change.
-The balancing act of finding a space to rest as a content creator.
-The importance of building community as people are desperate to feel part of something.

Daisy:
https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-morris-52742393/

https://www.theselfhood.com/about-the-founder

Me:
https://www.instagram.com/katyleeson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53/

https://twitter.com/KatyLeeson

James Routledge co-founded Sanctus -  a purpose-driven organisation that supports employee mental health through proactive and preventative one-to-one coaching in the workplace. 

He is also the author behind ‘Mental Health at Work’ - a book filled with stories, learnings and guidance for anyone on their mental health in the workplace journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

* The culture of permission arising around mental health
* Social media as a force for good in the mental health fight 
* Why rest doesn’t only mean sleep

James:

https://www.instagram.com/jamesroutledge_/

https://www.instagram.com/jdroutledge/

https://twitter.com/jd_routledge

Sanctus:

https://www.instagram.com/sanctus/

Me:

https://www.instagram.com/katyleeson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53/

https://twitter.com/KatyLeeson

Chloe Brotheridge is an Anxiety Hypnotherapist, Coach, Podcast Host and Author who is dedicated to helping women free themselves from anxiety. 

In this episode, we discuss:

- The importance of distinguishing your dream from the one’s being pushed by other people

- Tips for a more purposeful and positive social media experience

- How we can combat our inner critics


Chloe:

https://www.instagram.com/chloebrotheridge/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/CBrotheridge?s=20

https://calmer-you.com/free

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chloe-Brotheridge/e/B01MZEC2LL%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share



Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Gina is an activist, author and artist who uses her platforms to encourage real-world change.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The uncomfortable reality of activism
- The intersection of social media and activism

- The importance of setting work/life boundaries
- The changes social media companies need to start making
- Young people’s relationship with social media


Gina:

https://www.instagram.com/ginamartin/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/ginamartinuk?s=20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_n-x-W7pY

https://www.waterstones.com/book/be-the-change/gina-martin/9780751577891


Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Jay Flynn founded the Virtual Pub Quiz back at the start of the pandemic, and is living proof of the power of social media to be used for good.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Jay’s incredible journey from pub landlord to household name (and the social media mistake that started it all)
- The challenges that have arisen as a result of digital stardom
- The impact of the Virtual Pub Quiz on Jay’s life
- The positive potential of social media


Jay:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSqjJWHJeDWD_SbdorBRw

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jays-Virtual-Pub-Quiz-Book/dp/1913406407

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jays-Virtual-Pub-Quiz-2/dp/1913406776/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1913406776&psc=1

https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualpubquiz/?hl=en


Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, author and podcaster whose article ‘Do I have Productivity Dysmorphia?’ has changed they way both I and so many others view our achievements.

In this episode, we discuss: 
* The impact social media is having on our view of success 
* The importance of finding joy in our free time

* The productivity dysmorphia trap

And so, so much more.


Anna:

https://www.instagram.com/annacod/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/annacod?s=20

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annacodrearado/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.annacodrearado.com/podcast

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10640493/what-is-productivity-dysmorphia

https://linktr.ee/yourethebusiness



Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Ash is the Founder of personal branding agency Great Influence, and part of Social Chain’s founding team. The man behind the personal brands of the likes of Steven Bartlett and Julian Hearn, his experience and knowledge of social media as a tool for good is second to none.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The value in personal branding

- The social media shift we’ve seen over the past decade
- The life shift that comes with taking on a leadership role


Ash:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-jones-85363975/

https://greatinfluence.co.uk



Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Lucy Sheridan is the world’s first and only comparison coach, using her work and the online community she has built to to empower others into live comparison free lives. 

In this episode, we discuss:

- The role social media plays in fuelling comparison culture
- The importance of getting to know your values
- Defining your own success
- Why leaders need to be conscious of the energy they bring
- How social media can be used to overcome comparison culture


Lucy:

https://www.instagram.com/lucysheridan/?hl=en

http://www.proofcoaching.com/about-lucy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comparison-Cure-Lucy-Sheridan/dp/1409191214


Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53

https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

Seyi Akiwowo is an absolute powerhouse. Through her charity Glitch, she is working hard to create a kinder, safer, more robust digital sphere.

In turn, Seyi is empowering people to advocate for others whilst raising a generation of digital citizens who will carry these lessons into the future.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The online space as a continuation of our offline realities
- The duty of care platforms owe to their users
- The inadequacy of the Online Safety Bill
- The concept of digital citizenship
- The importance of digital self-care
- Why we’re all recovering dickheads


Seyi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyiakiwowo/
https://www.instagram.com/seyiakiwowo/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/seyiakiwowo?s=20
https://seyiakiwowo.com
https://glitchcharity.co.uk/about/



Me:

https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21