The Follow Yourself Experiment

What does it take to rebuild your confidence, rediscover your playfulness and follow what truly feels like you?

This month’s guest is Essy Sparrow - a singer-songwriter, content creator and all-round creative powerhouse. From her debut EP Still Upset About It Actually to her beautifully stylised visuals and self-led career, Essy has built her creative world with heart, intent, and a quiet kind of courage.

We talk about growing up in a commune, learning to see creativity as a business, reclaiming confidence after criticism, and the freedom that comes from treating life as something you get to play in.

It’s an open, generous, and inspiring conversation about creativity, courage, and beginning again - in your own way.

Produced by Chatterbox Audio

For the very first episode of The Follow Yourself Experiment, I’m joined by the incredible Holly Bendall - a snowboarder, BMX rider, surfer, professional stunt double, sculptor and model. Holly has worked with brands like Rapha, John Lewis + Apple and Finisterre, and her sculpture “Waiting for Fish” proudly stands on Porthleven Harbour.

But beyond the achievements, Holly is grounded, creative and deeply inspiring. In this conversation, we talk about following curiosity, honouring play, trusting your gut and finding freedom in building a life that feels like your own.

A rich, open-hearted start to the journey of following yourself.