In our final episode of the lockdown series of the My Small Business Life podcast, we speak to Rose Hill - graphic artist and pop art sensation. We discuss feminism, motherhood, and her meteoric rise from graduating with a first class honours degree from Chelsea art college to commissions for the Saatchi family.

Rose provides invaluable advice on turning your creative dreams into a global business, and working with brands, such as Harrods, Oliver Bonas and Next.

Recorded on Zoom.

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In this episode, we talk to Humaira Ikram; multi-talented garden designer, who recently appeared as a guest judge on Netflix' The Big Flower Fight. She is also a regular contributor to Radio 4's Gardener's Question Time, as well as Head of Garden Design at KLC College in Chelsea.

We talk about lockdown, the nation's love of gardening, and escaping the City to run her own successful garden design company.

Recorded on Zoom

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In this episode, we speak to global wellness PR gurus, Kim and Darlene of Swell PR. As well as effective crisis communications, we discuss how to embrace new forms of communication, and importantly, how your messaging can help you re-emerge from the lockdown successfully to maximise client sales. 

Recorded on Zoom

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In this episode, we talk to Dr Kris about his career in chiropractics; from working with professional sports people in Sweden, to running his own business in the UK for the last 20 years. We also discuss the science behind meditation, and how this has helped in his personal and business life. As an EU citizen from Sweden, we even touch on the touchy subject of Brexit! 

Recorded on Zoom

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

Sam and Diana left accounting jobs in Big 4 firms to run their own creative studio. In this week's episode, we explore how they successfully pivoted their creative classes and services in lockdown, as well why creativity outside work can help you in work - even if you are not in a creative job. We also talk about the importance of diversity in their business. Sam is Irish and Dutch, and Diana is originally from Kenya. 

Recorded on Zoom.

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In episode 3, we talk to Jessie Evans, founder of the fine jewellery brand, Jessie VE London. Jessie gives an insightful look into making the leap from an established designer brand to going solo, and how she has been able to use her network and natural business acumen to gain a brand presence in the US, as well as in the UK.

She talks about the impact of having celebrity endorsements, and provides some sound advice on how to use marketing and PR to your advantage. A great episode on how perfecting your craft and having confidence in your own creativity can help you overcome barriers to elite worlds. 

Recorded on Zoom. 

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In our second episode we talk to Eunice Obianagha (Enspire Management) and Nadu Placca (The Zoo XYZ) about the fast paced world of global event production and management. Working with top black artists and events, Eunice and Nadu give a unique perspective into the skills and qualities required to be a global leader in their field.

As two black women in the time of a world-wide movement for equality for the black community, they share their thoughts on what it is like to be women of colour in 2020. 

Recorded on Zoom.

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com 

In this week's episode, we talk to Gareth Shelton, co-founder of PopUp Painting.

PopUp Painting runs social painting and wine experiences in bars and restaurants across the UK, and have now painted with more than 45,000 people in the UK alone.

As part of the LGBT community, Gareth gives some insights into his 7-year small business journey, and its focus on ensuring diversity, as well as his business challenges and highlights. 

Recorded on Zoom. 

To contact Rakhee at Tigris Management, email [email protected] or visit www.tigrismanagement.com