Unlocking Creativity
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSeason Two is here!
Welcome to the Unlocking Creativity podcast - a show that's all about ideas. How to have more of them, how to have better ones and how they can change our lives.
My name’s Daniel Brookes and by day I’m a Television Producer whose job it is to come up with brand new shows and generally obsess about all things creative.
Join me as I speak to trailblazers from the creative business worlds of design, film, fashion, TV, music, art, performance, tech, business, food and more. Together we'll talk about the thoughts that changed their lives, their creative processes and their tips and tricks for how they come up with their best ideas.
Daniel Brookes | Host of Unlocking Creativity
Twitter: @danielrbrookes
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Website: www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com
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Episodes
Special Q&A | How To Be Creative Whilst in Lockdown
April 15, 2020 16:46 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this special edition of the Unlocking Creativity podcast, listeners of the show send in their questions about how to be creative and stay creative whilst in lockdown and living in these socially distant times. Three of the many questions we’ll be answering in this episode include: How to find new inspiration whilst locked down and working in isolation. What to do with all those projects we were planning on doing before the pandemic began. And how creativity can make an impact i...
S2, Ep5: Derren Brown | Mentalist & Illusionist | Original Thinking
March 29, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDerren Brown is best known for his mind-altering stage shows and Netflix TV specials. By mixing mentalism, magic, illusion, suggestion, hypnotism and suggestion, Derren’s performances are always innovative, distinct and continually push boundaries. So often surrounded in secrecy, what you're about to find out is the creative process that goes into developing some of his most famous stage shows and effects. Most people ask Derren Brown how his performances are done but what you’re about to di...
S2, Ep4: Nettie Wakefield | Artist | Developing a Signature Style
March 15, 2020 16:46 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBNettie Wakefield is one of the most exciting artists around right now. Her distinct style has led to her works being snapped up by collectors and galleries across the globe, as well as being scouted by Banksy. Nettie is the first-ever artist to ever appear on the podcast and she provides some truly unique insights into what goes into making her own pieces, along with all the highs and lows that can come with it. Three takeaways from this episode include: Why it’s important to develop ...
S2, Ep4: Nettie Wakefield | Artist | Developing A Signature Style
March 15, 2020 16:46 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBNettie Wakefield is one of the most exciting artists around right now. Her distinct style has led to her works being snapped up by collectors and galleries across the globe, as well as being scouted by Banksy. Nettie is the first-ever artist to ever appear on the podcast and she provides some truly unique insights into what goes into making her own pieces, along with all the highs and lows that can come with it. Three takeaways from this episode include: Why it’s important to develop ...
S2, Ep3: Jeremy Irvine | Actor | Mindset
March 01, 2020 00:44 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAs the first actor to make an appearance on the show, Jeremy Irvine certainly didn’t disappoint. Many may know Jeremy for his past roles on the likes of the blockbuster movie War Horse, the giant musical franchise that is Mamma Mia and his latest project, Treadstone. The mammoth Amazon Prime Video series is an action-packed thriller set in the world of Jason Bourne amidst a backdrop of spies, assassins and espionage. Jeremy’s credits from film, television and stage have been widely varied a...
S2, Ep2: Dylan Jones OBE | Editor-in-Chief | Gut Instinct
February 16, 2020 03:13 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBThe stylish start to the season continues with British GQ’s Editor-in-Chief, Dylan Jones. Not only one of the most inspiring people who I’ve ever had the pleasure to interview but also a man of many creative talents. When he’s not running the monthly bible of all things cutting edge, Dylan is also an accomplished author, a strong advocate for Britain’s creative industries and the Chair of London Fashion Week Men's. He’s won countless awards for his work and in 2011 was granted an OBE for his...
S2, Ep2: Dylan Jones OBE - Gut Instinct
February 16, 2020 03:13 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBThe stylish start to the season continues with British GQ’s Editor-in-Chief, Dylan Jones. Not only one of the most inspiring people who I’ve ever had the pleasure to interview but also a man of many creative talents. When he’s not running the monthly bible of all things cutting edge, Dylan is also an accomplished author, a strong advocate for Britain’s creative industries and the Chair of London Fashion Week Men's. He’s won countless awards for his work and in 2011 was granted an OBE for his...
S2, Ep2: Dylan Jones OBE | Editor-in-Chief of British GQ | Gut Instinct
February 16, 2020 03:13 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBThe stylish start to the season continues with British GQ’s Editor-in-Chief, Dylan Jones. Not only one of the most inspiring people who I’ve ever had the pleasure to interview but also a man of many creative talents. When he’s not running the monthly bible of all things cutting edge, Dylan is also an accomplished author, a strong advocate for Britain’s creative industries and the Chair of London Fashion Week Men's. He’s won countless awards for his work and in 2011 was granted an OBE for his...
S2, Ep1: Tamara Mellon OBE - High Risk, High Reward
February 04, 2020 00:13 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBSeason Two has landed! We’re certainly kicking off in style with leading creative and Jimmy Choo founder, Tamara Mellon. Not only an incredible businesswoman but also a leader in the world of fashion design, whose innovations continually push the industry forward. With a fierce and hardened attitude to risk, Tamara’s choices are often ambitious but never fail to create trends that many then proceed to follow. From her designs to how she runs her businesses, the results are always distinct,...
S2, Ep1: Tamara Mellon - High Risk, High Reward
February 04, 2020 00:13 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBSeason Two has landed! We’re certainly kicking off in style with leading creative and Jimmy Choo founder, Tamara Mellon. Not only an incredible businesswoman but also a leader in the world of fashion design, whose innovations continually push the industry forward. With a fierce and hardened attitude to risk, Tamara’s choices are often ambitious but never fail to create trends that many then proceed to follow. From her designs to how she runs her businesses, the results are always distinct,...
S2, Ep1: Tamara Mellon OBE | Founder, Jimmy Choo | High Risk, High Reward
February 04, 2020 00:13 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBSeason Two has landed! We’re certainly kicking off in style with leading creative and Jimmy Choo founder, Tamara Mellon. Not only an incredible businesswoman but also a leader in the world of fashion design, whose innovations continually push the industry forward. With a fierce and hardened attitude to risk, Tamara’s choices are often ambitious but never fail to create trends that many then proceed to follow. From her designs to how she runs her businesses, the results are always distinct,...
S1, Ep10: Paul Oakenfold | DJ & Producer | Creating A Movement
November 02, 2019 11:58 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's the season one finale! Hasn't time flown? Never fear, the recording has begun for series two and we have a knockout, solid-gold, brilliant guest to ensure we see out this season with a bang. Enter the ring, Paul Oakenfold! Paul is not only known as a top DJ having previously been voted the world's best two years running, but also as a music producer, record label boss and for his scores on TV shows and films, including THAT Big Brother theme tune and Hollywood blockbuster, Swordfi...
S1, Ep10: Paul Oakenfold | DJ & Producer | Creating a Movement
November 02, 2019 11:58 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's the season one finale! Hasn't time flown? Never fear, the recording has begun for series two and we have a knockout, solid-gold, brilliant guest to ensure we see out this season with a bang. Enter the ring, Paul Oakenfold! Paul is not only known as a top DJ having previously been voted the world's best two years running, but also as a music producer, record label boss and for his scores on TV shows and films, including THAT Big Brother theme tune and Hollywood blockbuster, Swordfi...
S1, Ep10: Paul Oakenfold - Creating A Movement
November 02, 2019 11:58 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's the season one finale! Hasn't time flown? Never fear, the recording has begun for series two and we have a knockout, solid-gold, brilliant guest to ensure we see out this season with a bang. Enter the ring, Paul Oakenfold! Paul is not only known as a top DJ having previously been voted the world's best two years running, but also as a music producer, record label boss and for his scores on TV shows and films, including THAT Big Brother theme tune and Hollywood blockbuster, Swordfi...
S1, Ep9: Sarah Edwards | Sony Pictures SVP | Creative Instincts
October 26, 2019 18:36 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MBAs both a creator of television formats and also someone who looks to find the most original formats globally, Sarah Edwards's creative instincts have to always be on. Whether it's working with her team to devise the next hit show or searching for the seed of something great in another territory, Sarah describes herself as needing to remain open to inspiration at all times. I met with Sarah at her office in Sony Pictures to talk about what goes into creating a hit show like The Weakes...
S1, Ep9: Sarah Edwards - Creative Instincts
October 26, 2019 18:36 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MBAs both a creator of television formats and also someone who looks to find the most original formats globally, Sarah Edwards's creative instincts have to always be on. Whether it's working with her team to devise the next hit show or searching for the seed of something great in another territory, Sarah describes herself as needing to remain open to inspiration at all times. I met with Sarah at her office in Sony Pictures to talk about what goes into creating a hit show like The Weakes...
S1, Ep8: Elika Gibbs - A Tidy Idea
October 19, 2019 22:35 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBWith clients including Kate Moss and royalty, Elika Gibbs is renowned in the fashion industry for her work as both a stylist, as well as for being the first person to start a company specialising in wardrobe organisation. A business model that's now often imitated but never surpassed. For this episode, Elika came to record the episode at my home. It seemed like a nice idea at first, but as you'll hear in the show, it was a mistake! Never invite a professional organiser to your unprofe...
S1, Ep8: Elika Gibbs | Stylist | A Tidy Idea
October 19, 2019 22:35 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBWith clients including Kate Moss and royalty, Elika Gibbs is renowned in the fashion industry for her work as both a stylist, as well as for being the first person to start a company specialising in wardrobe organisation. A business model that's now often imitated but never surpassed. For this episode, Elika came to record the episode at my home. It seemed like a nice idea at first, but as you'll hear in the show, it was a mistake! Never invite a professional organiser to your unprofe...
S1, Ep7: Damon Bryant - The Go-Getter
October 13, 2019 09:07 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBBy always being open to an opportunity, Damon Bryant's career has been varied, fascinating and unlike any other. Having left school at 16, Damon went on to start a film company with Jude Law and Ewan McGregor, became an agent, ran a nightclub and even became the Creative Director of the Lotus Formula 1 Team - a first for the sport. Now combining all of his past hats into his current company Bacchus Entertainment, we sat down together at Quo Vadis in Soho to discuss what he's learned through ...
S1, Ep7: Damon Bryant | Creative Producer| The Go-Getter
October 13, 2019 09:07 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBBy always being open to an opportunity, Damon Bryant's career has been varied, fascinating and unlike any other. Having left school at 16, Damon went on to start a film company with Jude Law and Ewan McGregor, became an agent, ran a nightclub and even became the Creative Director of the Lotus Formula 1 Team - a first for the sport. Now combining all of his past hats into his current company Bacchus Entertainment, we sat down together at Quo Vadis in Soho to discuss what he's learned through ...
S1, Ep6: Cassandra Gracey - The Conductor of Creatives
October 06, 2019 11:03 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBAs President of Sony Music's 4th Floor Creative Group, Cassandra Gracey brings together creatives from sectors including design, digital, branding, fashion, broadcast and photography. Assembling teams who work across Sony's roster of talent that includes Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith, George Ezra and Khalid. We sat down to discuss being a 'conductor of creatives' and her infamous work ethic that she calls work/work balance. Three of the many takeaways in this episode includ...
S1, Ep6: Cassandra Gracey | President of 4th Floor Creative | The Conductor of Creatives
October 06, 2019 11:03 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBAs President of Sony Music's 4th Floor Creative Group, Cassandra Gracey brings together creatives from sectors including design, digital, branding, fashion, broadcast and photography. Assembling teams who work across Sony's roster of talent that includes Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith, George Ezra and Khalid. We sat down to discuss being a 'conductor of creatives' and her infamous work ethic that she calls work/work balance. Three Takeaways From This Episode Include: A game...
S1, Ep5: Patrick Mavros | Sculptor | Created with Love
September 29, 2019 11:08 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBAs a favourite of the British Royal Family and with fans worldwide, the brand Patrick Mavros may have never come to be at all if it wasn't for love. In 1978, Patrick made his wife Catja a pair of silver earrings as a romantic gesture in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Little did he know that it would be this moment that would launch a brand famed for its exquisite silverware, jewellery and sculptures. We sat down together during Patrick's recent trip to London to discuss his story, inspirations ...
S1, Ep5: Patrick Mavros - Created with Love
September 29, 2019 11:08 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBAs a favourite of the British Royal Family and with fans worldwide, the brand Patrick Mavros may have never come to be at all if it wasn't for love. In 1978, Patrick made his wife Catja a pair of silver earrings as a romantic gesture in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Little did he know that it would be this moment that would launch a brand famed for its exquisite silverware, jewellery and sculptures. We sat down together during Patrick's recent trip to London to discuss his story, inspirations ...
S1, Ep4: Camilla Fayed | Founder, Farmacy | Eat Clean, Think Clean
September 22, 2019 04:30 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBAs restauranteur and founder of Farmacy, Camilla Fayed has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Vegan Cuisine’ by GQ Magazine and hailed as one of the first to begin the plant-based movement that's now booming. We sat down together at her Notting Hill eatery to talk how she moved from fashion to food, how she fuses science and art, as well as how she went from a junk food-loving teen to the cleanest eating of creatives. Three Takeaways From This Episode Include: How eating cleanly has a positive...
S1, Ep4: Camilla Fayed - Eat Clean, Think Clean
September 22, 2019 04:30 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBAs restauranteur and founder of Farmacy, Camilla Fayed has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Vegan Cuisine’ by GQ Magazine and hailed as one of the first to begin the plant-based movement that's now booming. We sat down together at her Notting Hill eatery to talk how she moved from fashion to food, how she fuses science and art, as well as how she went from a junk food-loving teen to the cleanest eating of creatives. Three takeaways from this episode include: How eating cleanly has a posi...
S1, Ep3: Dan Shipton - From Brief to Brilliance
September 05, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode I'm chatting with Dan Shipton, whose work with artists including Kate Bush, Dua Lipa, Take That, Little Mix and Stormzy has been seen by millions on stages and screens around the world. As Creative Director, Dan is in charge of forming distinct performances from often nothing but a single music track. His company Black Skull Creative will then work on everything from the set design, lighting, screen content, costume, and choreography. All building into a singular, cohe...
S1, Ep3: Dan Shipton | Creative Director | From Brief to Brilliance
September 05, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode I'm chatting with Dan Shipton, whose work with artists including Kate Bush, Dua Lipa, Take That, Little Mix and Stormzy has been seen by millions on stages and screens around the world. As Creative Director, Dan is in charge of forming distinct performances from often nothing but a single music track. His company Black Skull Creative will then work on everything from the set design, lighting, screen content, costume, and choreography. All building into a singular, cohe...
S1, Ep2: Tom Broughton - Making A Career Out of Your Passion
September 05, 2019 04:30 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBAs the founder of stylish eyewear brand Cubitts, Tom Broughton helps people look better both optically as well as physically. The brand is known for its sleek approach and fixed price point that makes it stand out in a very crowded and competitive market. Having just opened his eighth store, I find out how he continues to innovate and create whilst working with something which always has such fixed constraints like eyewear and how to make a career out of your creative passion. Three ...
S1, Ep2: Tom Broughton | Founder, Cubitts | Making A Career Out of Your Passion
September 05, 2019 04:30 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBAs the founder of stylish eyewear brand Cubitts, Tom Broughton helps people look better both optically as well as physically. The brand is known for its sleek approach and fixed price point that makes it stand out in a very crowded and competitive market. Having just opened his eighth store, I find out how he continues to innovate and create whilst working with something which always has such fixed constraints like eyewear and how to make a career out of your creative passion. Three ...
S1, Ep1: Nicola Larder - Inspiration From The Everyday
September 04, 2019 22:19 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown in over 200 territories and continues to receive rave reviews globally. With Marcella's third season coming later in 2019 along with a bran...
S1, Ep1: Nicola Larder | Creator, Marcella | Inspiration From The Everyday
September 04, 2019 22:19 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown in over 200 territories and continues to receive rave reviews. With Marcella's third season coming later in 2019 along with a brand new dra...
Trailer - Unlocking Creativity
September 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 5.17 MBWelcome to the Unlocking Creativity Podcast. Business Podcast / Creativity Podcast / Creativity Business Podcast / Creatives / Creative / Creators / Creatives Podcast / Creativity Boosting Podcast / Creativiy Show / Creativity Guests / Creative Guests / Design / Business Inspiration / Creativity Inspiration / Innovation Podcast / Ideas Podcast / Creative Living / Freelance / Freelancers / Arts Podcast / Society Podcast / Culture Podcast / British / British Creativity / Creative Industries...