In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann is joined by Karinne Faddy to explore why doing the inner work is essential for entrepreneurs. They dive into the fear of failure, how to strengthen your intuition for better decision-making, and what it means to set goals through a more feminine, aligned approach — instead of hustle and burnout.

Host & guest info:

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠

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Karinne Faddy

Karinne Faddy is the Founder and Director of Resonates Within and is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their inner guidance. She is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Senior Fellow with the ACCPH.

Check out Karinne's work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonates_within/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/resonates-within

Website: https://resonateswithin.com

In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann speaks with Karinne Faddy to discuss how building a business can support personal growth, the importance of mindset in entrepreneurship, and why asking for help is essential. Karinne also shares insights on showing up authentically in your marketing, breaking through the fear of being seen online, and the power of referrals for attracting and connecting with clients.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠ ⁠

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠ ⁠

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Karinne Faddy

Karinne Faddy is the Founder and Director of Resonates Within and is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their inner guidance. She is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Senior Fellow with the ACCPH.

Check out Karinne's work:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resonates_within/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/resonates-within⁠

Website: ⁠https://resonateswithin.com

In this follow-up episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann sits down with Tania Chakraborti to dive into the art of crafting a message that resonates with your ideal clients. They explore how to structure a website that speaks to your audience, the power of storytelling in building a personal brand, and how to tailor your marketing strategy to different client types. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your messaging, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you connect with the right people and grow your business.

Host & Guest Info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠ ⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠ ⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠

⁠ ⁠Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠ ⁠

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Tania Chakraborti

Tania Chakraborti is a marketing and messaging strategist and the founder of Bravebird. She helps solo founders and service-based businesses sharpen their positioning, refine their voice, and build website messaging that truly connects – and converts.

Tania is also a commended creative writer (Orwell Society Dystopian Fiction Prize, 2020) and has published articles in The Guardian, The Chronicle, Artrunner Magazine and more. This creative background shapes how she approaches brand storytelling, structure, and voice.

Check out Tania's work:

⁠https://www.bravebird.io/⁠

⁠https://taniabravebird.gumroad.com/l/say-it-right⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/tania.bravebird/⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-chakraborti-bravebird/

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Tania Chakraborti to explore what it really means to build a business with authenticity. They dive into brand positioning and messaging, overcoming imposter syndrome, living in alignment, and the courage it takes to leave a secure job. Together, they discuss why slowing down often brings more clarity than chasing financial milestones.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠

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Tania Chakraborti

Tania Chakraborti is a marketing and messaging strategist and the founder of Bravebird. She helps solo founders and service-based businesses sharpen their positioning, refine their voice, and build website messaging that truly connects – and converts.

Tania is also a commended creative writer (Orwell Society Dystopian Fiction Prize, 2020) and has published articles in The Guardian, The Chronicle, Artrunner Magazine and more. This creative background shapes how she approaches brand storytelling, structure, and voice.

Check out Tania's work:

https://www.bravebird.io/

https://taniabravebird.gumroad.com/l/say-it-right

https://www.instagram.com/tania.bravebird/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-chakraborti-bravebird/

In this follow-up conversation, Work in Progress host Nicole Engelmann sits down with AJ Sylvester to break down the strategies behind social media growth. From going viral and following trends to choosing the right platforms and posting consistently, this episode gives actionable insights to help you level up your online presence.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠ ⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠ ⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠ ⁠

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠ ⁠

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AJ Sylvester

AJ Sylvester is a Somerset-based photographer and founder of Lolli Social.. She’s also a mum raising two strong girls, which is one of the reasons she started her own business - wanting to be a role model and show them that you can do anything you want when you pursue your passion and put your mind to it. AJ’s a self-proclaimed geek, with a love for Doctor Who and is found editing to endless marathons of Friends.

AJ's websites: ⁠https://www.ajsylvesterphotography.co.uk⁠ & ⁠https://www.lollisocial.com/⁠

Follow AJ on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ajsylvesterphotography⁠ & ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lolli.social/

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Somerset-based photographer and Lolli Social founder AJ Sylvester to talk about balancing motherhood with self-employment, navigating judgment on social media, managing client expectations, and unlocking creativity.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠

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AJ Sylvester

AJ Sylvester is a Somerset-based photographer and founder of Lolli Social.. She’s also a mum raising two strong girls, which is one of the reasons she started her own business - wanting to be a role model and show them that you can do anything you want when you pursue your passion and put your mind to it. AJ’s a self-proclaimed geek, with a love for Doctor Who and is found editing to endless marathons of Friends.

AJ's websites: https://www.ajsylvesterphotography.co.uk & https://www.lollisocial.com/

Follow AJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajsylvesterphotography & https://www.instagram.com/lolli.social/

In this follow-up conversation, Work in Progress host Nicole Engelmann is once again joined by Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard, marketing strategist for makers and creatives. Together, they explore the real-world marketing challenges of running a product-based business — from clarifying your values and crafting your story, to using social media with intention and making the most of makers markets.

Georgia shares her experience living as a digital nomad, how to avoid the perfection trap on social media, and why building community is more powerful than chasing vanity metrics. If you’re a product-based business owner trying to market without burning out, this episode will feel like a gentle reset.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. 

She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠ 

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠ 

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠ 

Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠ 

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Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard

Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard is a marketing strategist and founder of Making A Fuss, a studio helping creative businesses grow with clarity and care. With 15 years of experience in design, marketing, and community building, their work focuses on accessibility, neurodivergence, and sustainable visibility.

Georgia's website - ⁠www.makingafuss.co.uk⁠

Follow Geogia on Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/makinga.fuss⁠

Connect with Georgia on LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-marianne⁠

Georgia's LinkTree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/makingafuss⁠

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Timestamps

00:00 - Marketing Strategies for Makers06:16 - Navigating the Noise in Marketing14:58 - The Power of Community and Connection23:49 - Embracing Digital Nomadism in Business & Georgia's Work in Progress

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Keywords

creative business, handmade business marketing, makers in business, marketing for creatives, storytelling in branding, self-employed creatives, women in business, female podcast, business podcast, marketing for makers, product-based business, small business storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, values-led marketing, social media for creatives, handmade business growth, makers market tips, digital nomad entrepreneur, community for creatives, strategy for small business, authentic marketing, selling with confidence, creative brand messaging, digital nomad

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard, a marketing strategist who supports makers and creatives in building businesses that feel good and grow with purpose.

Together, they talk about what it's really like to navigate the creative industry - from the pressure of visibility to the importance of storytelling, mental health, and having a supportive community around you. Georgia shares honest insights about what marketing looks like when you’re building a handmade, heart-led business and why self-compassion and listening are just as important as strategy.

If you're a creative business owner feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just unsure how to show up authentically, this one will feel like a warm hug and a nudge forward.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. 

She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com 

Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos 

Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann 

Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter 

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Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard

Georgia Freshwater-Blizzard is a marketing strategist and founder of Making A Fuss, a studio helping creative businesses grow with clarity and care. With 15 years of experience in design, marketing, and community building, their work focuses on accessibility, neurodivergence, and sustainable visibility.

Georgia's website - www.makingafuss.co.uk

Follow Geogia on Instagram - www.instagram.com/makinga.fuss

Connect with Georgia on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-marianne

Georgia's LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/makingafuss

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Timestamps00:00 - Georgia's Marketing Journey04:04 - Challenges of Marketing Handmade Goods08:15 - The Importance of Storytelling10:52 - Community as a Marketing Tool13:18 - Navigating Mental Health Challenges18:14 - The Role of Community in Overcoming Struggles23:14 - Resilience and Learning in Business28:18 - Advice to Starting Out Georgia

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Keywords

creative business, handmade business marketing, makers in business, marketing for creatives, storytelling in branding, mental health in entrepreneurship, resilience for small business owners, values-led marketing, business authenticity, community building, small business challenges, marketing mindset, creative burnout, self-employed creatives, women in business, female podcast, business podcast

In Part 2 of this Work in Progress conversation, Nicole Engelmann and mentor for disrupters Siobhan Strode dive deeper into what it really means to find and use your voice in business.

From easing into public speaking to getting clear on your values, Siobhan shares empowering advice for women and introverts who want to speak up without shouting. Expect real talk on social media visibility, storytelling that actually connects, and why rocking the boat (gently or not) can be a good thing for you and your business.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. 

She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com 

Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos 

Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann 

Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter 

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Siobhan Strode

Siobhan is an advocacy consultant, mentor for disrupters, and creator of This Sister Speaks. With a background in comms, education, activism and politics, she helps people and organisations raise their voices, build confidence, and drive real change - from boardrooms to campaign trails and beyond.

Siobhan's brand new website - https://www.siobhanstrode.com

This Sister Speaks waitlist - https://www.siobhanstrode.com/this-sister-speaks

Follow her on Instagram - www.instagram.com/siobhan.strode

Find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-strode84

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Timestamps:

00:00 Finding Your Voice: The Importance of Values

01:27 Easing Into Speaking Up: Strategies for Introverts

05:28 The Power of Storytelling in Business

12:43 Speaking Up as Women and Business Owners

17:38 Upcoming Projects & Embracing Progress

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Keywords:

entrepreneur journey, authentic branding, women in business, values-led consulting, small business community, redefining success, ethical entrepreneurship, business burnout, inclusive branding, empowering voices, authenticity in marketing, personal growth in business, anti-hustle entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, female business owner, storytelling for business, finding your voice, personal values, confidence, social media for entrepreneurs, introverts in business, business activism, authentic marketing, empowerment

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann speaks with Siobhan Strode, consultant, writer, and founder of Sister Scribes — a platform dedicated to amplifying women and non-binary voices in business and beyond.

Siobhan opens up about her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship after a personal breakdown, and how that experience shaped her mission to build a business grounded in authenticity, activism, and real connection.

This conversation dives into the messy middle of business, the pressure to “have it all figured out,” and the freedom that comes with redefining success on your own terms. They also explore the power of ethical branding, community over competition, and what it really means to show up as your full self - politics, passion, and all.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. 

She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com 

Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos 

Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann 

Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter 

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Siobhan Strode

Siobhan is an advocacy consultant, mentor for disrupters, and founder of This Sister Speaks. With a background in comms, education, activism and politics, she helps people and organisations raise their voices, build confidence, and drive real change - from boardrooms to campaign trails and beyond.

Siobhan's brand new website - https://www.siobhanstrode.com

Follow her on Instagram - www.instagram.com/siobhan.strode

Find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-strode84

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Siobhan Strode01:24 Siobhan's Journey: From Teaching to Consulting03:17 The Evolution of This Sister Speaks06:13 Navigating Change and Embracing New Directions08:33 Rebranding and Personal Growth11:17 Finding Authenticity in Business13:59 The Importance of Values and Messaging16:08 Political Engagement and Personal Expression20:53 Building Community and Connection21:32 Redefining Success Beyond Wealth22:11 The Reality of Happiness and Wealth22:39 Financial Security and Personal Well-being23:49 The Myths of Entrepreneurship25:07 Ethics in Business and Wealth Accumulation26:30 Finding Your Community in Business28:57 The Value of Authentic Networking31:41 Deep Connections vs. Small Talk32:25 Advice for New Entrepreneurs34:14 Pride in Collaboration and Personal Growth35:39 Outro

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Keywords:

entrepreneur journey, authentic branding, women in business, values-led consulting, small business community, redefining success, ethical entrepreneurship, business burnout, inclusive branding, empowering voices, authenticity in marketing, personal growth in business, anti-hustle entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, female business owner