Welcome to Episode 1 of For The Creators!

This is a deep diving conversation with Jay London (@jaylondon) a multi-hyphenate London native that presents on Capital Xtra and runs a creative consultancy, THRDS.

We explore how Jay became this kind of creator and journey through the many ups and downs on his way to becoming the new Jonathan Ross. #MissionBecomeJonathanRoss

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Show Notes

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- Why being an Entrepreneur is being a creator

- Starting out in Art as a kid

- Being fulfilled by doing something different everyday

- refining your business model: What THRDS is (www.thrds.co.uk/thrds-creative/)

- Being your own worst enemy

- Being self taught in business and as a creative

- Doing Art in college

- Finding a job and working as planning assistant at local Newspaper

- Newspaper relocation and forcing Jay to re-evaluate his options ‘What would be my dream job?’

- Being inspired by Jonathan Ross Show #MissionBecomeJonathanRoss

- Practising being a presenter in Jays bedroom ‘The Jay Show

- if you want something you have to work for it

- being persistent and creating your own opportunity

- being made redundant, signing on and working for choice for free.

- getting drive from Mum

- How the vision of being Jonathan Ross got Jay through early mornings and late nights.

- Taking the shot when opportunity arises and becoming an asset

- making the right choice when presented an opportunity that looks similar to your dreams

- remember to celebrate

- achieving your dream and ignoring it you are comparing to others - holding yourself back by comparing to others.

- “don’t let somebody else’s journey distract you from your own journey”