Latest Creative career stories Podcast Episodes
Presenter & Musician - Chris Campbell (It's me haha)
Creative Catalyst - November 01, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutesWell, after 52 episodes I have finally made one about myself and my journey in the industry. Hope you enjoy :) Socials @notcampbellsoup All my links: https://linktr.ee/creativecatalyst
Jewellery Designer (Owner of Good Daze) - Rosie Greener
Creative Catalyst - October 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourRosie Greener is a jewellery designer and owner of her own Jewellery Business, Good Daze. In this episode we talk about the process for creating her designs, the journey through education and the build up from part-time to full-time running her own business + So much more! Links to my Socials...
Ballet Dancer (Soloist for American Ballet Theatre and Forbes 30 under 30) - Gabe Stone Shayer
Creative Catalyst - April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourGabe Stone Shayer is a Ballet dancer who is a soloist for American Ballet Theatre. Performing around the globe and training in multiple countries, Gabe has some really interesting perspectives to share. In this episode we talk about his mentality when deciding to pursue ballet, experiences he w...
Ballet Dancer (Soloist for American Ballet Theatre) - Gabe Stone Shayer
Creative Catalyst - April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourGabe Stone Shayer is a Ballet dancer who is a soloist for American Ballet Theatre. Performing around the globe and training in multiple countries, Gabe has some really interesting perspectives to share. In this episode we talk about his mentality when deciding to pursue ballet, experiences he w...
Former Marketing Manager for Nintendo - Kathy Dongo [Currently Area Sales Manager (US + Canada) for Capcom]
Creative Catalyst - April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourKathy Dongo is an incredible person within the gaming industry, who has worked for some amazing companies. From Vendor & Category Manager of Video Game (US & Canada) at Amazon to Marketing Manager of Digital Games and Services at Nintendo and now Area Sales Manager (US & Canada) at Capcom, Kathy...
Award Winning Musician - Blair Dunlop
Creative Catalyst - April 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourMy guest this week is Blair Dunlop! An incredible singer songwriter who I have followed for years. He has released multiple albums to great reviews and has also won the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award. He has toured around the globe also playing gigs such as Glastonbury in the U.K. In this episode we...
Artist - Frankie Cihi
Creative Catalyst - March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourMy guest this week is Frankie Cihi, a Tokyo based artist who has worked in collaboration with brands like Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Adobe and Instagram. She has had an interesting art career spanning different countries and shares in this episode her role models as a child, loosing her arti...
Founder of Zara Ceramics - Zara McLaughlin
Creative Catalyst - March 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourZara McLaughlin is one of my favourite ceramicist ever! She has managed to build a strong community around her work and is now selling out the 200 mugs she hand makes in under 1 minute when she does her drops. In this episode we talk about the power of building a business while at university, h...
Award Winning Pianist & Composer + Creator of The Infinity Orchestra - OKIEM
Creative Catalyst - March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourMy guest this week is Okiem, a musician and creator of the infinity orchestra. Along with playing for musicians like Leona Lewis and Tinie Tempah, he has performed at shows for over 100,000 people and taken his cinematic orchestra into night clubs to perform Dr Dre’s tracks. In this episode we ...
SPECIAL EDITION: Royal Shakespeare Company - Dream 2021
Creative Catalyst - March 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourIn this special edition episode of Creative Catalyst I am speaking to members of the team behind Royal Shakespeare Company - Dream! An amazing and innovative immersive theatre production! The production was put together by RSC, MIF, Marshmallow Laser Feast and Philharmonia Orchestra. We talk abo...
Editor-in-Chief of Fault Magazine - Miles Holder
Creative Catalyst - March 08, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutesMy guest this week is Miles Holder. Editor-in-Chief of Fault Magazine, miles has managed to create a really unique voice for the medium. In this episode we talk about how miles worked his way through multiple roles in Fault before becoming their Editor-in-chief, how he stays curious and what he...
Multi-Award winning Jewellery Designer and Freelance Creative - Lucie Davis
Creative Catalyst - March 01, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutesLucie Davis is a multi-award winning jewellery designer and creator of the Oyster card nails that can be found in the London Design Museum’s permanent collection. She has worked for names like Tiffany & Co and is now pursuing a freelance career within the industry. In this episode we talk about...
Fashion Editor, Wardrobe Designer & Stylist - Krishan Parmar
Creative Catalyst - February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourKrishan Parmar is a fashion editor and wardrobe designer based in London, he has had an incredible career within the creative industry working with some amazing brands and celebrities. In this episode we talk about being interested in fashion from young, discovering it was a career that was pos...
Tattoo Artist & Owner of "THE HIDEOUT" - Bex Edwards
Creative Catalyst - February 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourBex Edwards is an amazing tattoo artist based in Bristol. She has her own creative studio call “The Hideout” where she tattoos but also gives space for other creators to express themselves. In this episode we talk about finding her voice as an artist, her first tattoo apprenticeship and the tat...
GlassBlower & Netflix "Blown Away" Contestant - Elliot Walker
Creative Catalyst - February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourElliot Walker is a contestant on Netflix Original Series “Blown Away”. He is a glassblower based in the U.K. and has over 15 years experience in the industry. In this episode we talk about, discovering glass, the experience he gained through education, navigating such an expensive profession an...
GlassBlower & Netflix "Blown Away" S2 Winner - Elliot Walker
Creative Catalyst - February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourElliot Walker is a contestant on Netflix Original Series “Blown Away”. He is a glassblower based in the U.K. and has over 15 years experience in the industry. In this episode we talk about, discovering glass, the experience he gained through education, navigating such an expensive profession an...
Actor, Producer and Voice Over Artist - Jade Asha
Creative Catalyst - February 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourJade Asha is an actor, voiceover artist, producer, and writer. In this episode we are talking about how she discovered her voice, what value networking has for her and the benefits of working in all parts of the production. Her socials are @jadeashaa on instagram Creative Catalyst Instagram: ...
Multi Award-Winning Indie-Folk Band - Elephant Sessions
Creative Catalyst - January 25, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutesMy guests this week are Mark and Alasdair, members of the Multi Award-Winning Indie-Folk group Elephant Sessions. They have travelled all over the world performing at various festivals including Glastonbury and have really defined their sound to push the boundaries of their genre. In this episo...
Travel FilmMaker & YouTuber - Sam Newton
Creative Catalyst - January 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourMy guest this week is the incredible Sam Newton, a travel filmmaker who has made a splash on YouTube in 2020, travelling to over 30 countries for brands, setting up his own company @movetocreate and successfully calling out Peter McKinnon, this dude is killing it right now! In this episode we t...
Artist - Laura Benetton
Creative Catalyst - January 11, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutesLaura Benetton is an artist based in London. Learning her craft at the Academy of Fine Art in Venice, she has had a career spanning 12 years in the industry. Having exhibited around the world and even in the Houses of Parliament, she has learned loads over her journey and shares her views today....
Photographer & Founder of Shooters Community - Mike Will / @m.visuals
Creative Catalyst - January 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourMike Will is a professional photographer who has works on some incredible projects for brands like Xbox, Sony, and Samsung. He has traveled the world creating work for various tourism boards, all while setting up and running @uk.shooters and @worldshooters, community groups that love to take pho...
Creative Catalyst - Season 4 Trailer
Creative Catalyst - January 03, 2021 22:00 - 46 secondsSince moving to London I have met some amazingly creative people and just through conversation, they have inspired and taught me so much. I wanted to create a community space where people could come and listen to these conversations and either simply be entertain, or be inspired and motivated to...
Co-Founder of Bompas & Parr - Sam Bompas
Creative Catalyst - November 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourSam Bompas is the Co-Founder of Bompas and Parr: The leading expert in multi-sensory experience design. Bompas and Parr started from humble beginnings in jelly creations and took off into a fully-fledged creative studio offering food and drink design, brand consultancy, and immersive experiences...
Creative Director + Co-Founder of Hustle & Heels - Jen Scott
Creative Catalyst - November 16, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutesJen Scott is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Hustle & Heels. Building an audience from 10 female entrepreneurs having a meal to over 100 attending events and now bridging out into online courses and talks, hustle and heels have really empowered their community to push for success. Her n...
Choreographer, Dancer & Owners of SS-Studios - Shantelia Selina
Creative Catalyst - November 09, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutesShantelia Selina is a choreographer, dancer, and owner of SS-Studios. Over the past year and a half, she has managed to build a loyal group of dancers that work with her each week. Having taught over 700 different people at this time, she really knows her stuff and how to work studio space. In ...
Art Director & Production Designer - Mona Wishkahi
Creative Catalyst - November 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourMona Wishkahi is a production designer and art director based in London. She’s had years of experience working on countless productions for TV, film, and advertisements. In this episode we talk about: taking opportunities on set, assessing what you want from your career and how she navigates th...
Voice Over Artist, Actor, Film Maker & Photographer - Tom Oldham
Creative Catalyst - October 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourTom Oldham has had a career spanning 15 years as one of the top voice-over artists in the U.K. He has worked with all of the tops brands to create attention-grabbing adverts, as well as documentary voiceovers. Along with this success he managed to write and produce the film “Morris: A life with ...
Founder of Raindance Film Festival + BIFA - Elliot Grove
Creative Catalyst - October 19, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutesElliot Grove is a film producer and founder of Raindance Film Festival (the largest independent film festival in the U.K.) and also the founder of the British independent film awards. In this episode we talk about: the childhood that developed his skillset, the grit it takes to set up a film f...
Public Speaker & Creator of the Pennies to Pounds Podcast - Kia Commodore
Creative Catalyst - October 12, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutesKia Commodore is the creator of the pennies to pounds podcast. With over 100,000 listens in 10 months she has gone from strength to strength. Quoted as a financial guru she has written and worked with Huffington Post, Monzo, and BBC 5live. In this episode we talk about curiosity from a young ag...
Owner of Sharp & Simpson Upholstery LDN - Micaela Sharp
Creative Catalyst - October 05, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutesMicaela Sharp is the owner of Sharp & Simpson, an upholstery company based in London. She set up the business over three years ago and it has gone from strength to strength. Along with multiple TV appearances and growing her team to keep up with all the demand, Micaela is an insightful individ...
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