Call On Courage
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -A podcast for people looking to feel a bit braver about their work life. Bum jobs. Stuck. Skint. Adventures in freelancing. Took a lead role. Joined a start up. And now... I’m starting over. I'd ridden pretty high on the creative career rollercoaster. At times it was exhilarating (and occasionally it was terrifying.) It takes stamina, guts and more than a smattering of resilience. Don’t panic, this isn’t another podcast telling you to hustle harder. I’ve been there and got the burnout badge to prove it. I'm looking to find people who are doing the work they love, but it's been a bumpy ride. Starting over can be wonderful, agony and pants shakingly scary all at the same time. There are others who did it. Who are right in the centre of figuring that out. I'm trying to find the people, I needed to hear, at the time I felt I was free-falling from the loop-di-loop. Keep being courageous, Rachael x
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Made By James: Building a creative life you love after things fall apart
February 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBJames is a legend. In his own words he describes his Instagram story as accidentally building a personal brand. At nearly a quarter of a million followers that's no surprise really. He's shown up consistently and made content over several years on IG. He's been a brand and logo designer for 17+ years, and repeatedly says there's very rare overnight successes. His growth and success has been incremental and steady. What makes James' story inspirational is the backdrop to what happened before...
Kate Mitchell: High functioning unravel
February 11, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBKate and I go way back. We met in our 20s in our first proper job during the dot com boom. Kate went on to flourish working in digital media as a marketing director. She's held roles with plenty of responsibility in fast paced environments. One of the things I adore about Kate, is she wears her heart on her sleeve. Kate chats openly and honestly about a breaking moment that came not long after she lost her Dad. She describes her hectic routine like groundhog day and at some point it had to ...
Nathan Smith: My Brain's Not Broken
February 04, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBNathan is a mental health advocate and vocal pioneer. He's showing up consistently in the men's mental health space online. Nathan started the blog mybrainsnotbroken.com in 2017. He's been super committed and written twice a week about all manner of subjects that span depression, anxiety and men's suicide prevention. We talk about Nathan's commitment and passion for this cause plus his creative process and the inspiring things that have happened when he's shown up online. Nathan is a writer...
Tyler Spangler: Psychedelic illustrations and the art of consistency
January 28, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBTyler is a modest and hardworking artist. His illustrations are intense, rather bonkers and saturated with bright and flouro colours. He's posted everyday for many years and built up a following of 297K on Instagram. When I asked him about how he had the creative stamina to be so prolific, he told me he had a punk attitude to his work. Tyler creates regardless of whether he feels like it or not and doesn't overly perfect his images - some pieces only take him a minute. It certainly challenge...
Bella Borgers: Consent for Breakfast
January 21, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBI heard Bella's story first time at an event in Manchester. I was taken aback. Bella told her story about being the survivor of sexual assault, and I knew I needed to ask her to share with me on the podcast. Bella does so brilliantly and bravely. She's honest about her healing journey and the varying steps and challenges in putting her life back together after trauma. Bella started Consent for Breakfast (orginally known as To Whom It May Concern) as a means of amplifying the issues around c...
Kristoffer Kristensen: Rebuilding life after hemipelvectomy
January 14, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis man is full of courage. I had the total honour of discovering Kris' story through a mutual friend and couldn't quite believe what this man has been through. Up until 2020 Kris had been doing life at a certain pace. In his own words, a corporate man, working hard and providing for his family. He'd been having ongoing issues with sciatica pain in his leg. Eventually Kris got a scan and the shocking news he wasn't expecting: a large tumour mass had grown in his upper leg and pelvic bone - ...
Invest in your purpose: How to start a podcast in 2023
January 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWhy a conversation on how to podcast? Shout out to my girl Anna Resnick. This conversation started over email. We covered most of the technical aspects that Anna wanted to know about my podcast set up and how to publish content. The stuff I wrote about having the confidence to invest in yourself, was a separate train of thought to that conversation. So is the question I posed about Why podcast? And the thoughts about transcripting, editing AI and SEO. Plus, another guest asked me how to pod...
Michael Janda: Building a multi-million dollar business and the monkeys in the rucksack
December 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBI met Mike where most great friendships start - in the DMs of Instagram. I gently, yet patiently explained to Mr Janda that British comedy was more than Monty Python... and from there the back and forth went until I had the delight to interview him today. Mike is a creative leader who built an agency of 70+ staff with a roll call of tech and entertainment clients, Disney, Google, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and Warner Bros to name a few. Mike now travels and meets creatives all over the w...
Micah & Delana Wood: A great adventure from Alabama to Manchester
December 24, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWait til you hear this story. Micah and Delana hail from a small rural town in Alabama called Hamilton. Through a series of dreams and conversations with friends, they felt God spoke to them specifically about moving to Manchester, UK. Without a ton of detail locked in place Micah and Delana felt an increasing desire and necessity to follow their call. Even when it meant relocating their four children and starting over in quite a different culture. The Wood's story is one of courage, faith ...
Julie Berman: Women with cool jobs
December 17, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn Julie's own words she's getting to live vicariously through the rockstar women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. One interview at a time Julie tracks down the women with cool jobs - the self titled name of her podcast. I found Julie on Clubhouse and immediately gravitated towards her show. We connected some time ago, but I'm glad we restarted the conversation so we could record together Julie's experience of meeting the minds of some seriously smart and fascinating w...
Mark Conlan: Illustrating his way to success
December 10, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMark is an Irish illustrator based out in Melbourne with his family. He creates dreamy, Matisse like surreal portraits and illustrations. His work might be whimsical but don't be fooled by the dreaminess of it all - Mark works hard and has built a consistent following of 200K+ followers on Instagram. He's also done work for Etsy, Airbnb, Coca Cola and The New York Times. We chat about what it takes to flex from a traditional design role to becoming an illustrator. Mark chats to me about cre...
Sandra Walston: The Courage Expert
December 03, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat a delight to interview a courage expert - I need one of these in my life! Sandra is a ray of light, shining everyday courage on people's mindsets and habits. She's not in the business of bravado or feats of bravery. Her passion is grounded in research and writing. Sandra breaks down the word courage to its heart and spirit level meaning. From that position she applies her skill and expertise in seeing people grow and flourish. We had a great conversation, talking about Sandra's princip...
Adina Tovell: The Courage to be Curious
November 26, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAccording to Adina, when you live, lead and love with productive curiosity, clarity is only one question away. Adina teaches leaders and people who want to live intentional lives and share deeply connected relationships how to leverage the power of curiosity to b effective. Adina has many pearls of wisdom to share from the frontline of courage mixed with curiosity. Listen to the end to discover the powerful questions Adina asks from her card decks Live, Lead and Love with the Courage to be ...
Joss Eyton Jones: aka Vincent Van Froth
November 19, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBI'm delighted to introduce my next guest to you. I know him as a ray of sunshine and caffeinated exuberance in my local coffee shop. Yup Joss does his day shift as a barista. Not only that but he snagged a genius name for his coffee art on Instagram: Vincent Van Froth www.instagram.com/vincentvanfroth Joss is high energy and passionate about life, coffee, music and festivals. We talk about it all and I can't help wonder where Joss will end up. Joss firmly asserts that we need more silliness...
Sas Petherick: Creating a heart led business
November 12, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBSas is by name and nature sass. I was chuffed to bits to get just under an hour with her talking through all things self belief, coaching and growth. Sas came from a city job doing management consultancy - before making the leap into her heart led business The Self Belief School https://selfbelief.school/ Sas has created a safe space to heal self doubt. By the end of this episode it's likely you might want to grab an hour with Sas yourself. I ended up feeling that way! We had a delightful a...
Oskar with a K: The courage to paint at large
November 05, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBI'm pleased to introduce you to an accomplished Manchester artist: Oskar with a K. You might have seen his work already. He's a street artist and muralist busy at work making messages stand out at large scale on walls, walkways and shop shutters. He started off in graffiti and now is commissioned to paint and run mural workshops. This was a gem of a conversation covering off what makes Oskar fire up creatively and what his overcoming hurdles were. He's been prolific in the last couple of ye...
Sadie Aliza: Being a female musician and being raised in Iran
October 29, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIt was such a privilege to interview Sadie. As you might have seen in the news women are leading the way for a disruptive revolution against fear and an oppressive regime in Iran. Women have come up against the loss and threat of life protesting freedom and rights to be and express who they are. It's hard to fathom in the West because we take these freedoms for granted. Sadie is a ray of light shining her experience on such a difficult subject. Originally raised in Iran and spent her teen a...
Meredith Arthur: Working at Pinterest and being a mental health advocate
October 22, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBToday's guest is someone who I found in her own space of calm at Beautiful Voyager https://bevoya.com I was delighted to find this site in the scattered world of mental health blogs - Meredith's site stood out as a peaceful oasis. Somewhere you can create a lighthouse on a mental health map of well wishes across the world. Meredith Arthur has many strings to her bow. She's a chief of staff creating emerging ideas at Pinterest connected to emotional wellbeing. And a published author: Get Out...
Jax The Miracle Mindset: How to cure your hangxiety (otherwise known as THE FEAR)
July 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBLet me introduce you to Jax - the woman behind The Miracle Mindset. Jax is out there in the world and online as a Sobriety Coach. Gulp. Does that sound interesting or a bit of a turn off? Let Jax show you the gifts that cutting back on alcohol can bring into your life. We talk about the science behind Hangxiety (aka The Fear) and why alcohol likes to have a field day with your mental wellbeing. (Even with a couple of glasses.) We compare notes on what can open up in your mind and world when...
Lu in Luland: Becoming a fearless badass in your own life story
July 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBI can't quite believe I'm saying this, but I managed to get an interview with one of my favourite creators on Instagram: Lu in Luland. What da?! If you haven't already discovered her, Lou has been dancing, doing get dressed with me videos and becoming a badass in the process. The two things that grabbed me about Lou: she's a creative pioneer and an irresistible people connector. Lou puts high value on community and finding the creative spark that cuts right through average. Don't underestim...
Kate Codrington: The power of rest
June 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBMeeting Kate for the first time online, I planned to do a quick bit of prep ahead of our podcast recording - going through the practicals and reassuring her I wasn't a weirdo. That might have undone itself. When I asked Kate what she wanted to chat about - she described something that seriously resonated. As I did some low level weeping (not again Rach) through our first video call, she calmly expressed how the understanding of seasons - and their distinct functions - gives us the grace and...
Nicola Watson: The courage to change how we teach
June 18, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBNicola is one of my go to friends to chat through big ideas together. We met on Twitter some years ago and still need to meet up IRL. Nicola is a designer and educator at a Scottish art school. In this conversation we have a go at unpeeling a vast topic - what will education look like for Gen Alpha? Nicola's own teaching practice has been shaped by growth mindset thinkers like Matthew Syed, author of Rebel Ideas and Black Box Thinking. Nicola was a helpful voice and kind friend who in part,...
Diego: No Side Hustle
June 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis isn't the story of a 20 year old's side hustle. It's not a content machine that cranks out tik toks for fast track fame. It's kinda the opposite of that. It's done with consideration, on plenty of sleep and after time with friends. Diego decided to start a blog a few months back about men's mental health. It's thoughtful, honest, well crafted writing. Diego tackles the obvious subjects that come up for men and their emotional wellbeing. He also deals with some of the stuff that guys p...
Lauren, The Courage Coach: Living your life courageously & consciously
June 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis woman's job title makes me very happy. I managed to find this fascinating coach, Lauren who works as The Courage Coach. From executives, to entrepreneurs to recording artists, Lauren coaches and mentors individuals to master their mindsets, overcome their fears and live their lives courageously. Lauren is a switched on, vocal, courage raiser. Exactly the kind of person you want in your corner when you're ready to stop playing small and do "the thing" you've been dreaming about. It w...
Chimdi Ihezie: Do you know how powerful you are?
May 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBI can't wait to introduce you to this force of nature: Chimdi Ihezie. I found Chimdi on YouTube sharing how she'd quit her job and was building her life at the time in LA. I had an instant click with her content: fun, high energy and honest. She's like a powerhouse friend you want to get to know better in your video recommendations. Chimdi's content covers a rich range of subjects: quitting weed; eye surgery; shaving her head; creative collaborations and her spiritual journey. In terms of c...
Emily Lobster House Studios: From working in a school to becoming a window artist
May 21, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOkay, I'm quietly smug here, this is Emily's first podcast interview - I've a feeling she might be doing a few in the near future. I first discovered Emily's work at my hairdressers in Manchester: Taylor Swift painted on the glass in all her glory. It grabbed my attention right-away and off I googled Lobster House Studios. Emily's story is all about leaning into your creative dreams. She had worked in schools for most of her 20s and then the pandemic hit. With a lot of time on her hands, wh...
Micah Purnell: Put down your phone and talk to me
May 14, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBMicah makes art and designs large scale visuals, that are a kind but firm two finger salute to what we usually see in advertising. He has shown his work alongside Turner prize winner Douglas Gordan and global street artist JR at Wembley. His work life has been full of incremental, consistent courage. Micah's not been swayed by being a big name on social media or running after an agency design career. He's consistently made work in the opposite direction of what most ads rely on: the need fo...
Ginge Unhinged: Dealing with menopause in my 30s
May 07, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBVictoria is putting herself out there in a way she would never have chosen or planned for. She's debunking the knotty string of health and challenges that come with surgical menopause. I knew nothing about this topic before finding the madcap, honest and funny world of Victoria's on Instagram. She goes under the name of Ginge Unhinged. Self deprecating and playful on the surface, Victoria deals with the harder realities of hitting menopause in her 30s and the mental health unravelling tied ...
I am not a victim
April 30, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBTruth bombs I chose live by... 1. I am not a victim 2. I'm seen, heard and loved by a powerful Papa God 3. Every chapter of my life has power and meaning. Even the awful parts. 4. My life carries a message that impacts others 5. I reap what I sow… compounding of everyday decisions 6. I hold space between my hard work and for Papa God to move Keep being courageous, Rachael x WHO'S BEHIND THIS PODCAST? I'd ridden pretty high on the creative career rollercoaster. At times it was exhilaratin...
Cancer changed me (not what you'd expect)
April 23, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBCancer healed me of a broken heart. I never expected to type out these words about something so extreme. But I needed an extreme jolt of something to break me out of my heartache. I've talked about the symptoms of burnout. But at the centre of it all was a big sense of loss and sadness. And the absolute head f*ckery of part creating something your friends end up meeting the loves of their lives on. While I'm left wondering if my future love is even in the UK. Saying it's a lot to process is ...
I was told my life expectancy would change
April 16, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI was presented with a choice: absorb the data around my cancer diagnosis or choose to believe a higher power had my life covered. I chose the latter. It wasn't really an option. I don't want to move forwards with my life worrying about how long I might or might not have. My cancer doctor told me to cross my fingers, but I told him I'd definitely be praying instead. To not be fazed about the data surrounding any challenging situation, you've got to look at something bigger. Something grande...
The last supper
April 09, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBI have a new tummy. 50% of it was thrown out with the hospital waste one day last November. I had an oesophagectomy. A surgeon removed an advanced tumour and another one reshaped my oesophagus with my stomach. I was told my relationship with food would change forever. I don't feel hunger. I was advised to eat small portions - about 6 to 8 meals per day. I'm managing something like 3 to 4. One of those is usually ice cream or a glass of wine spaced far enough away from my pain meds. It's be...
Nil. By. Mouth.
April 02, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBI haven't been around for a while. I've missed you, it's been nearly a year. I thought I'd dealt with my rock bottom and then another level came along and took me by surprise. I stopped eating and drinking for three and a half months last year. The first few weeks of that I lived on custard creams, porridge and rice cakes. I walked into my local A&E three times before I was admitted. I was kept in only after I started vomiting water. The fear and the relief were in equal measure. I had a ca...
The immediate benefits of courage
May 08, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe benefits I've noticed in building a more courageous lifestyle: 1. Courage enables both bolder actions and an ability to see things for what they really are 2. Courage breeds more courage 3. The courage in you becomes a magnet 4. You get better at identifying fear's voice 5. Your yes and no become more defined 6. Your personal confidence increases exponentially 7. You feel more certain about the life path you're on Keep being courageous, Rachael x WHO'S BEHIND THIS PODCAST? I'...
Protection over connection
May 01, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you found yourself feeling stifled or misunderstood in conversations that used to be energising and fun? Are you experiencing a lot of internal change and growth? Have you done an experiment of protecting what you let in, over creating more connection? As more of us come out of lockdown - we might begin to notice things don't flow quite the same relationally, as before. And that my friend could mean a lot of new changes are afoot. I ask some tricky and honest questions: Do you fear no...
Karen Heald: Building an art career over 20 years
April 17, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBKaren has been consistent and committed to leaning into her creative practice for over 20 years. She's a gifted artist I met at uni. Karen challenged me to keep hold of your artistic vision and integrity as a priority. We started working together and opened the door up to many creative adventures: making art in a remote Buddhist temple in rural Japan, doing sleep performances in a capsule hotel in Tokyo and getting to show our work on a school bus at Kyoto MoMA. Karen's creative courage is ...
Five books that changed the way I thought
April 10, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBI share five books that made an impact on me and helped shaped the way I think on a range of topics: The War of Art, Steven Pressfield Money, Rob Moore How to write copy that sells, Ray Edwards 13 things mentally strong people don't do, Amy Morin Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition, Dana Tanamachi Keep being courageous, Rachael x WHO'S BEHIND THIS PODCAST? I'd ridden pretty high on the creative career rollercoaster. At times it was exhilarating (and occasionally it was terrifying.)...
Big Fat Greek Mother: Embrace your own kind of bonkers
March 27, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBOlga Thompson is better known as Big Fat Greek Mother. Her insta bio reads: Character skits, wigs and kebabs. I had the joy of finding her in lockdown - Olga's impressions, maverick characters and red lippy smile are a ray of sunshine from your phone. My guess about Olga's courage to perform wasn't quite right. Comedy and characters have been in her imagination and come naturally since being a kid. Sometimes it takes more guts to fully be yourself. Olga opens up to me about some of the fear...
Nicole Young: Being bold and breaking the geek coder image
March 20, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBNicole breaks the bedroom geek image someone might have of a coder. She's passionate about software development and on an intensive bootcamp getting her coding skills honed. Nicole is early on in her career but what I loved when I discovered her - she's got a clear vision for sharing her journey in real time and being up front about the challenges of start up culture. We talk about steps of courage that changed her path. Making the leap from psychology graduate to learning code. And once sh...
Jess Horsfall: Choosing health over hustle
March 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBJess grabbed my attention on Instagram when she posted about a subject I hold dear: how to be a healthy creative. Self care and creativity go hand in hand. Like many other designers building their own companies - Jess' appreciation for this came on the tough road. She shares the reality of starting again after burnout. It wasn't easy and pretty scary taking time out to recover and figure out - what's not working for me anymore? Where are my old habits and behaviours not serving me or other...
Micah Yongo: Creative courage paying off beautifully
March 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThis is the episode to listen to, if you feel trapped in a job and want to hear about creative courage paying off beautifully. Micah's story is one of guts, grit and fantasy fiction. I've been privileged to get a front row seat of his story - he's a great friend and someone that consistently encourages me to do the creative work, I find hard to reach. Micah's experienced a ton of change and challenges - from breaking out of hum-drum 9 to 5, to published author. I like to remind him he's ta...
Burt Ronald: Leadership isn't a job title. It's something built inside you
February 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBBurt was hospitalised after a period in his life when he'd experienced a lot of loss and personal disappointments. His previous normal had been high capacity and making a lot of stuff happen. Burt's doctor told him he wouldn't be able to continue in any working environment that involved pressure or requiring mental stamina. That crushing knock was the start of a healing journey and internal re-wiring that led him to knowing love and acceptance in a new and powerful way. As his internal worl...
Anne Frankenstein: How to become a DJ (even when you're scared)
February 20, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBAnne grew up in Dublin, with a big obsession for music. She came of age in the 90s - at the height of Britpop - all rock and roll swagger and women on MTV with guitars. She went to a school mate's party and saw a girl place a Roots Manuva record on the decks. That was the ignition she needed to think, hmm maybe I could have a go at that. Anne had already built up her vinyl collection, when she decided to invest in making her dream a reality. She purchased her first set of turntables and t...
What have I learnt from my Joaquin Phoenix crush?
February 13, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBHere's a confessional for you - I've been locked down for a number of months, wondering (amongst other things) - what makes a man courageous? Add to that too much time spent falling into a YouTube wormhole. The result? I've ended up with quite a bad Joaquin Phoenix crush. Here's some of my findings, studying a movie star who possesses a rock n roll heart and doesn't care much for fitting in. Keep being courageous, Rachael x https://www.calloncourage.com/podcast/what-have-i-learnt-from-my...
Dad: I got 800 rejection letters
February 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWhen people ask me what does your Dad do, I say he worked on cancer cures. Not exactly in a lab or near the patients. But he was the guy who made the software that analysed the data that they test the new drugs on. Did I get that right Dad? My Dad's story is one of extreme perseverance with work and turning round a tough financial situation. He barely had any work for a few years and decided to stop counting job applications after he hit 800 attempts. After that he just kept going until so...
Dad's job search
February 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWhen people ask me what does your Dad do, I say he worked on cancer cures. Not exactly in a lab or near the patients. But he was the guy who made the software that analysed the data that they test the new drugs on. Did I get that right Dad? My Dad's story is one of extreme perseverance with work and turning round a tough financial situation. He barely had any work for a few years and decided to stop counting job applications after he hit 800 attempts. After that he just kept going until so...
Helen Dibble: There's courage in serving
January 30, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHelen got the writing bug from an early age but she never imagined she'd get paid to write - let alone make the jump from freelance copywriter to a six-figure business owner. In this episode Helen gives her take on doing leadership well, why it's good for creatives to take the reins on leading and how to help your team mates flourish. Helen's big driver is service - why it's courageous and how it’s different to people pleasing. We pack in a lot, also discussing the craft of writing, UX and...
Vivi Koroma Kala: Craft your story well
January 23, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBVivi is a marketer with a great reading habit. You'll find her firmly planted in the non-fiction aisle, devouring books on mindset, marketing and memoirs. Vivi is on Instagram mainly - her grid is a book lovers' paradise. The authors she talks about are diverse and brave, Trevor Noah, Helen Tupper, James Clear, Simon Sinek and Michelle Obama. We chat about why Vivi started The Cultured Marketer Reads, juggling motherhood, female leadership and the issues around productivity and hustle cultu...
Clare Hooper: I reach 3 million people every month
January 17, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBAre you interested in developing your personal brand, story or ideas on social media? Clare Hooper embodies the "just have a go!" attitude with style and creative flair. She's a natural in front of the camera and loves kick starting social media newbies' confidence. Her art teacher creds are evident. She's a coach rather than a hard to reach influencer. I've learnt tons from her attitude. On the quiet, she's sharing her grombre videos (that's grey + ombre hair colour if you're not there ye...
Lockdown 3.0: Am I okay with feeling hidden?
January 09, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBLockdown 3.0 here we go. What's it like when you're trying to build a creative business and nothing much is happening? Where do you find encouragement? What validates your creativity? What makes you uncomfortable before your audience has grown or shipping plenty of orders? I say you. I've been mainly asking these questions of myself in the last few months. I have no neat answers. But I am coming round to (slightly) appreciating the benefits of being hidden. Keep being courageous, Rachael ...