From Design Talks to Real Connections: A Birmingham Design Festival 2026 Debrief (Bonus)

Is networking really about making connections, or can it sometimes feel transactional? Are design festivals built for extroverts? In this bonus episode, I'm joined onc...

From Almost Quitting to Finding Joy Again with Bhavini Lakhani

Bhavini Lakhani, a graphic designer and branding specialist, shares her journey of creativity, confidence, and self-discovery. She discusses the impact of her structur...

Journalist to Entrepreneur Kala Paul-Worika on the Importance of Representation in Your Business

Kala shares her journey as a creative entrepreneur, navigating spaces where representation matters, and embracing her African heritage through fashion and business. Sh...

Creative Confidence: Emmelie Coulson on Building a Sustainable Design Business

Emmelie identifies as a self-taught designer, a label that fills her with both confidence and uncertainty. While she has gained valuable skills on her own, the absence...

Different by Design: Gary Lewis On Why Not Fitting In Is a Creative Advantage

Gary Lewis, a multifaceted copywriter, shares his journey through the creative landscape, emphasising the importance of embracing messy journeys and neurodiversity.He ...