SQUARING THE CIRCLE

Today I’m delighted to say that my guest is actor Alex Montagnani. Alex’s background is in martial arts but over the last few years he has jumped ship to pursue an acting career so I caught up with him to see how that transition was going. I was blown away by Alex’s honesty and openness about a wide range of topics  

 

We have a fascinating conversation about:

 

Speaking your truth as an actor

 

Picking the right roles

 

Playing the ‘long game’ in the acting industry

 

The strain acting can have on your mental health

 

 

Relevant links to the conversation

 

Playing Sane (mental health support for actors)

 

https://www.playingsane.org/about/

 

Follow Alex here:

 

Insta @Alexmontagnani

For episode 8 of Squaring The Circle I’m delighted to say that my guest is freelance Poet - Henry Maddicott.

 

Myself and Henry have a conversation about:

 

The journey from hating literature to being a full-time poet

His new love for spreadsheets

Finding your voice in your profession

His process of writing

 

 

Also, Henry was kind enough to send me a new poem called ‘Houseplants’ so around halfway through the conversation, I’ve popped it in so you can have a listen to the his genius! 

 

Henry's recommended book:

 

Book – Essays on the blurring of Art and Life – Alan Kaprow

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essays-Blurring-Life-Allan-Kaprow/dp/0520240790

 

Continue the conversation with Henry:

 

@henrymaddpoet on Facebook and Insta

Today my guest is freelance videographer Alex Durham.

 

I met Alex over a year ago through a networking group and was instantly struck by her passion and enthusiasm for what she does. Additionally, she seemed to be constantly pushing herself to get better and learn new creative skills which she could then transfer to her business.

 

Alex was a perfect fit for the podcast so I’m delighted to bring it to you today.

 

We have a brilliant conversation about:

 

Being a videographer, not a magician

 

The struggles of social media

 

Hunting for your USP as a videographer

 

Being stuck in a creative rut and how to get out of it

 

Alex’s recommended resources:

 

Podcast -  Business Anchors - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-anchors/id1497329226

 

The TV Presenter’s Handbook - https://www.amazon.co.uk/TV-Presenters-Career-Handbook-Presenting/dp/0415856981/ref=asc_df_0415856981/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311043780415&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11129929769784566482&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006916&hvtargid=pla-699009674311&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

Continue the conversation with Alex at:

 

Alex Durham on LinkedIn

Alex Durham Freelance on Facebook and Insta

www.alexdurhamfreelance.com

 

Follow the show: 

@squaringthecirclepod on Insta 

@squaringpod on Twitter

I’m Benjamin Bowles and welcome to Squaring The Circle.

The podcast where I chat to creative entrepreneurs to see how they survive and thrive as business owners AND as artists.

 

Now this episode is slightly different, I’m talking to LinkedIn expert Mike Roberts about how creative freelancers can use the platform effectively to increase sales and build ‘brand awareness’.

The conversation is full of practical advice anybody can follow and Mike was so generous with the amount of knowledge he passed on.

 

We chat about:

The benefits of LinkedIn for creative business owners

How to hack the LinkedIn algorithm for more engagement on your posts

And how we can cut through the ‘digital pollution’ of social media

 

Mike also shares a story about his ‘salesman’ days that had me in absolute hysterics. So much so I had to heavily edit the audio of me cackling!

 

Mike’s recommended book for the episode is:

 

Rehumanize Your Business – Ethan Beute and Stephen Pacinellli

 

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rehumanize-Your-Business-Accelerate-Experience/dp/1119576261

 

Continue the conversation with Mike:

 

LinkedIn – Mike Roberts – Email Encryption

Website – www.mikedroberts.com

How do creative entrepreneurs balance the art and the business? Welcome to Squaring The Circle.  

 

On this episode I speak to freelance writer Dawn Gibson - Fawcett. We have a great chat about: 

 

The benefits of working for someone else to learn your craft

The difference between working ‘on’ and ‘in’ your business

Transparency in your pricing

The value of saying NO

 

Continue the conversation with Dawn here:

LinkedIn @dawncreativemedia

Facebook @dawncretivemedia

Instagram @dawncreativeme

 

 

Continue the conversation and follow the podcast on social media here:

Instagram @squaringthecirclepod 

Twitter @squaringpod

On this episode I speak to singer, band manager and podcaster Paul Waller. We have a great chat about: 

 

Using jealousy to fuel your art

 

How to sustain and cultivate passion in your work

 

Why Spotify and other streaming sites are not the enemy to the music industry

 

Paul's recommended resource from the episode: 

Profitable Podcasting - Stephen Woessner.

https://wordery.com/profitable-podcasting-grow-your-business-expand-your-platform-and-build-a-nation-of-true-fans-woessner-9780814438282?awc=9111_1636896921_3a751e3d7664474e9663e9eac9c1fd8b&utm_source=AWIN&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=639029

 

 

Continue the conversation with Paul here:

@wallernotweller on Insta

 

@NotWellerPod on Twitter

 

Continue the conversation and follow the podcast on social media here:

Instagram @squaringthecirclepod 

Twitter @squaringpod

Today, I’m delighted to say that my guest for this episode is voice over artist Martin Whiskin: 

 

We have a brilliant chat about:

 

Drawing out your creativity as a professional 

 

How to create the social media strategy that's right for you

 

The importance of 'story' in your business

 

The benefits of networking

 

Martin's recommended resource from the episode: 

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy -

https://bookclub.66books.co.uk/products/eat-that-frog?_pos=1&_sid=a3423c3bc&_ss=r

 

Continue the conversation with Martin here:

https://www.martinwhiskin.co.uk/

Linked In - Martin Whiskin 

 

Continue the conversation and follow the podcast on social media here:

Instagram @squaringthecirclepod 

Twitter @squaringpod

Today, I’m delighted to say that my guest for this episode is portrait photographer Nina Carrington. 

 

We have a brilliant chat about:

 

How creativity is problem solving

 

Building your business as an introvert

 

The benefits of making time….to be bored

 

Nina's recommended resource from the episode: 

Creative Live - https://www.creativelive.com/

 

Continue the conversation with Nina here:

https://www.ninacarrington.com/

@ninacarringtonphotography on Insta

 

Continue the conversation and follow the podcast on social media here:

Instagram @squaringthecirclepod 

Twitter @squaringpod

Today, I’m delighted to say that my guest for this episode is actor, performance artist, podcaster, professional wrestler and personal trainer Philip Bedwell. 

 

We have a brilliant chat about: 

 

The highs and lows of being self employed

Having your finger in a lot of pies

The importance of consistency

Structuring your day

 

Philip's recommended books from the episode: 

 

Dan John - Never Let Go - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Let-Go-Philosophy-Learning/dp/1931046387

 

David Lynch - Catching the Big Fish - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Catching-Big-Fish-Meditation-Consciousness/dp/B000M8NLV0/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2DU0XC7J18C7H&dchild=1&keywords=catching+the+big+fish+david+lynch&qid=1634040368&s=audible&sr=1-2

 

The Golden Rules of Acting - Andy Nyman - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Rules-Acting-Andy-Nyman/dp/1848422539/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=golden+rules+of+acting&qid=1634040444&s=audible&sr=1-1

 

Continue the conversation with Philip here:

https://philipbedwell.com/

@philipbedwell on Insta

 

Continue the conversation and follow the podcast on social media here:

Instagram @squaringthecirclepod 

Twitter @squaringpod