Adela grew up convinced a creative career looked like Devil Wears Prada. The reality was messier, harder and honestly a lot more interesting.

In this episode, Adela Makowska shares her journey through the creative industry — from studying English Literature and Media to landing roles in fashion, social media and talent partnerships through sheer curiosity, personality and one very unconventional internship application email.

We talk about why practical experience will always beat a degree on its own, how to actually stand out when everyone is applying for the same roles, and what it takes to find your confidence in rooms where you're still figuring things out.

We also get into the freelance leap — the financial realities, negotiating your rates, and why giving yourself breathing space is one of the most underrated creative decisions you can make.

Warm, honest and full of the kind of advice that actually sounds like a real person said it.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ How childhood media obsessions shaped a real creative career 

→ Standing out in internship applications — including the email that actually worked 

→ Learning on the job through proximity, curiosity and asking better questions 

→ Building confidence in meetings and speaking up when it matters 

→ Negotiating salaries, asking for raises and estimating freelance rates 

→ Making the transition from agency life to freelancing 

→ Why rest and reflection are non-negotiable for creative productivity 

→ Staying authentic and kind in an industry that doesn't always reward it

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/

Yolanthe Fawehinmi had a law background, a master's in digital journalism, and absolutely no guarantee that any of it would work out. She went for it anyway.

In this episode, Yolanthe shares the real story behind one of the most interesting career pivots we've heard on the show — from law to lifestyle journalism, from intern to The Telegraph, and from staff writer to freelancer navigating her own rates and her own rules.

We get into how she built a portfolio from scratch using blogs, poetry and proofreading, what it actually took to land a graduate scheme at one of the UK's biggest publications, and why creating your own luck is a skill you can genuinely develop.

We also talk money — journalism pay, freelance rates, and how to ask for what you're worth without talking yourself out of it before you've even started.

Warm, practical and genuinely inspiring — this one's for anyone who's ever wondered whether it's too late to change direction.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ Switching from law to journalism and navigating the fear of starting over 

→ How a master's in digital journalism opened industry doors 

→ Building a portfolio through blogs, poetry, editing and personal projects 

→ Landing a graduate scheme at The Telegraph and what the process really looked like 

→ Interviewing everyone from celebrities to community members — and doing it well 

→ Freelance rates, negotiation and asking for fair compensation 

→ Building authentic relationships with PRs and journalists 

→ Mentorship, upskilling and staying ahead in a fast-changing media landscape

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/

Marie Claire didn't plan to go freelance. But after years of agency life, an in-house stint, and a lot of hard lessons about what she did and didn't want from her career — it turned out to be exactly the right move.

In this episode, MC gets honest about the full arc of a PR career — from breaking in with internships and networking to navigating the shift from agency to in-house to freelance. We talk about what agency life actually looked like before and after COVID, how to handle difficult client conversations without losing your mind, and the financial lessons that nobody warns you about when you go it alone.

We also get into burnout, diversity in PR, and why building genuine relationships in this industry will always matter more than a perfectly polished portfolio.

Practical, honest and full of the kind of real talk you won't find in a PR textbook.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ Breaking into PR through internships, networking and early agency life 

→ How COVID changed the agency landscape for good 

→ Making the move from agency to in-house to freelance 

→ Managing client relationships and difficult conversations 

→ Financial lessons from freelancing — pricing, saving and setting boundaries 

→ Avoiding burnout and knowing when to take a step back 

→ Pitching, portfolio building and standing out in a competitive industry 

→ Diversity, inclusion and advocating for change in PR

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/

Livvy Moore has worked on campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world. But the thing she'll tell you made the biggest difference wasn't talent, connections, or timing — it was learning to ask better questions.

In this episode, the founder of Blank Page gets refreshingly honest about her unconventional path into the creative industry, the early setbacks that shaped her, and the moment she stopped doubting her voice and started leading with it.

We talk about what it really means to be a creative director — beyond the title — how to pitch with storytelling that actually lands, and why kindness and humility on set will take you further than any showreel. We also get into the realities of starting a purpose-driven business, pitching for investment, and building a client portfolio without compromising what you stand for.

Funny, warm and genuinely inspiring — this one will make you want to back yourself a little harder.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ Navigating early setbacks and finding your voice in the creative industry 

→ The art of pitching and storytelling that wins clients and campaigns 

→ What being a creative director actually involves day to day 

→ Balancing commercial objectives with creative integrity 

→ Building a purpose-driven agency from scratch — Blank Page 

→ Pitching for investment and managing financial risk as a founder 

→ Overcoming imposter syndrome, rejection and bad advice 

→ Why asking better questions is the most underrated creative skill

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/

Brenda Julia didn't walk into PR through the front door. She came through the side — writing for LinkUpTV, supporting artists, and figuring out what PR actually meant by doing it before she even had the title.

In this episode, Brenda shares the real story behind building a career from scratch, launching her own agency MYBLAQBOOK, and creating Girls in Power — a platform dedicated to empowering women in creative industries.

We get into imposter syndrome, the fear of going it alone, and why humble learning will take you further than any qualification. We also talk money — handling payments, setting boundaries, navigating contracts — and why those conversations get easier the more you have them.

Whether you're just starting out in PR, thinking about launching your own agency, or coming back to your career after a gap — this one's got something for you.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ Going from music blogger to PR professional to agency co-founder 

→ How social media and proactive outreach can open industry doors 

→ Overcoming imposter syndrome and confidently promoting yourself 

→ Launching MYBLAQBOOK and the lessons learned along the way 

→ Girls in Power — building inclusive spaces for women in creative industries 

→ Financial and contractual conversations every freelancer needs to have 

→ Practical advice for anyone wanting to enter PR later in their career

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/

Ellisha Clapham didn't take the straightforward route into influencer marketing. But then again, nobody who builds something worth talking about ever does.

In this episode, Ellisha shares the real story behind transitioning from aspiring fashion journalist to PR, talent management and eventually founding her own agency — the financial risks, the self-doubt, and the moments that made her realise she was more capable than she'd given herself credit for.

We get into the unglamorous side of influencer management, how to set your rates without underselling yourself, and why building genuine relationships will always outlast any short term strategy.

Honest, grounded and full of the kind of advice you actually need to hear — this one's for anyone thinking about taking the leap.

⚡ What we cover: 

→ Moving between in-house, agency and freelance roles in PR and marketing 

→ Starting a business with limited experience and managing the financial risk 

→ Influencer management, rate setting and negotiation strategies 

→ Building genuine relationships and holding your value 

→ Mental health, personal growth and celebrating small wins 

→ Practical advice on branding and legal checks for new entrepreneurs

🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/