Best Charlotte Barber Podcasts (2024)

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S5, Ep 10: Suzanne Frear 1:10:16

5h ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to creative copywriter Suzanne Frear. We chat about Suzanne's career so far; how she completely changed careers, becoming a creative copywriter, how running your own business is quite the balancing act, and what inspires her. (I definitely needed a tissue for that answer!) Vincent the dog also make…

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S5, Ep 9: Jeremy Kelly 1:10:37

4h ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jeremy Kelly. Jeremy and I met in a studio in Leeds last year, and had a couple of days non - stop chatting! It was lovely to hear Jeremy's creative journey; about how he got to where he is today, his favourite thing to shoot, and how he loves to shoot a variety of subjects! Find Je…

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Ted Kennedy Watson on design, hosting & his iconic Seattle stores 48:37

2h ago48:37

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In this episode, we get to know Ted Kennedy Watson! Ted is a designer, curator, businessman, and author, and he owns and runs two iconic stores in downtown Seattle: Watson Kennedy Fine Living and Watson Kennedy Fine Home. Join us to hear how Ted got his start in the design and retail world (hint: it involves Bill Gates) and how he has managed to ke…

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S5, Ep8: Ed Godden 1:02:00

9h ago1:02:00

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to documentary style wedding photographer, Ed Godden. Ed has shot over 600 weddings, and his documentary style is honest, raw, real and fun! I've been following Ed on social media for some time, and have always admired his work, and style of shooting. We chat about how Ed came to be a documentary s…

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S5, Ep 7: Rich Maciver 1:16:04

22h ago1:16:04

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Scottish photographer, Rich Maciver. Rich is now based in Manchester, after a year of digital slowmad-ing with his partner. We chat about Rich's creative journey, how he loves shooting active lifestyle shoots, and how his career started by shooting his mates on BMX's! Find Rich here: Instagram: …

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S5 Ep 6: Sophie O'Connor 55:15

9d ago55:15

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to designer and Brand Strategist Sophie O'Connor, about her creative journey and how she manages her chronic illnesses alongside freelancing and family life. We delve into Sophie's career; we chat about her uni and agency experience, how a peer told her to just go for it when she was debating going…

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S5, Ep5: Jen Gaughan 56:28

10d ago56:28

56:28

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to graphic designer and owner of Studio 27 Eleven, Jen Gaughan. We have a chat about Jen's creative career so far; how curiosity certainly does not kill the cat, how her designs landed in Tesco, and how crafty kits are still stuck in the late 80s! Find Jen here: Instagram: @studio27eleven Web: www.…

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S5, Ep 4: Jo Fahy 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to food stylist, Jo Fahy. We first met on a big campaign shoot, and I knew instantly that I had to try and persuade Jo to come on the podcast! Thankfully, she said yes!! We have a good old chat about how Jo became a food stylist (from being a copper!), how she loves to research historical food for …

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S5, Ep 3: Hannah Taylor 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Hannah Taylor. Hannah is an interior designer, Sober Butterfly founder, and Bold AF Events founder. We chat about Hannah's interior design career so far, her journey into sobriety, and how the two combined are leading her on a wonderful creative journey, curating meaningful and memorable experie…

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S5 Ep 2: Anna Considine 1:19:14

1M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Edinburgh based photographer, Anna Considine. Anna runs her own photography business, called Studio Gently, taking portraits of business owners, and products, amongst other things! We have a good chat about Anna's work boundaries, how she set them up, and how it helps her rest and recuperate in …

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S5, Ep1: Edd Fury 58:38

2M ago58:38

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to still life photographer Edd Fury. Edd and I chat about his love for still life photography, the skill set you need for lighting and understanding product, and his love for Americana. Find Edd here: Instagram: @eddfuryphoto Web: www.edwardfury.com Support the Show. Support the show here: https://…

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Seth Zuckerman on all things forests & his new book A Forest of Your Own 28:25

2M ago28:25

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In this episode, we meet Seth Zuckerman, an islander who co-authored the exciting new book A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry. Seth and co-author Kirk Hanson have developed the first comprehensive how-to guide for forest stewards and enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest, lending their decades of experience a…

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S4 Ep 10: Emma Butler 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast episode, I chat to Holmfirth artist Emma Butler. Emma's style is abstract landscapes, and she paints in bright fluro colours, that certainly soothe my brain! She gathers inspiration from her surroundings, which as she has travelled, has changed her artwork. We chat about Emma's uni experience, her solo art…

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Joseph De Laine | After Brown v. Board 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

Joseph De Laine, whose father pushed Clarendon County, S.C., residents to file the lawsuit that resulted in Brown v. Board of Education and the end of separate but equal public schools, looks back on the historic 1954 Supreme Court case.By The Charlotte Post

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S4, Ep9: Danielle Richardson 1:29:34

3M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to all round creative Danielle Richardson. Danielle is based in Derbyshire, and alongside styling, she also art directs, shoots weddings, and does interior design! Phew! We chatted about Danielle's career, her uni experience, and how she doesn't like to be pigeon holed. Find Danielle here: Instagra…

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S4 Ep8: Tom Cockerill 54:38

3M ago54:38

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to food stylist and photography surface maker Tom Cockerill. We chat about how Tom came into the food styling business, and how his photography surfaces came from that! We also have a chat about his love for foraging mushrooms, and his work life balance, running two businesses alongside a large fam…

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S4 Ep 7: Ayesha Idris 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Ayesha Idris. Ayesha is an illustrator and artist based in West Yorkshire. Originally from Pakistan, Ayesha has always had a creative soul, studying for several degrees - including a PCGE too! - and now has her own illustration business called Zee Creations. Within this business, Ayesha has laun…

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S4 Ep 6: Lydia Mai-Yin 1:09:32

3M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to good friend, and fellow stylist, Lydia Mai-Yin. Lydia and I go back a good decade - and have worked together in several studios within that time. We have a really good chat about how Lydia's creative journey was certainly not linear, how she found freelancing alongside being pregnant (with twins…

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S4 Ep5: Cameron Rennie 1:23:40

4M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Edinburgh based photographer, Cameron Rennie. I first discovered Cameron through his Instagram page, The Continuous Portrait Project. We have a good chat about Cameron's unusual route into photography, what his teacher said on his last day at school, and - of course - there's plenty of tattoo ch…

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S4, Ep4: Kayleigh Shore 1:04:32

4M ago1:04:32

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to the owner of Be Diddy, Kayleigh Shore. Be Diddy has been on my radar for a while now, and it was lovely to find out how Kayleigh started the business. We chat about how she curates the vintage clothing for Be Diddy, how running a business is like spinning a million plates, and how having a shop …

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Geornee Jefferies | Prom Project 31:02

4M ago31:02

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Georneé Jefferies, founder of Curvaceous Behavior, talks about the Charlotte nonprofit's Prom Project initiative, its origins and goals to help lower-income high school students prepare for the season's ultimate soiree. Host: Herb White.By The Charlotte Post

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S4, Ep3: Rachelle Cousineau 57:29

4M ago57:29

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to stylist Rachelle Cousineau about her creative journey. Rachelle has been on quite the creative journey, taking inspiration from everything around her, and saying yes to jobs, even if she felt out of her depth! Rachelle has a passion for flowers, food and styling, and has worked in TV as well as …

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S4, Ep2: Faye Aydin 53:12

4M ago53:12

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Faye Aydin. Faye is a Manchester based make up artist, and has worked on a wide range of TV, Film and photography shoots! We have a good chat about Faye's career, and how she got into make up artistry, from a different angle to most. Faye is also part of Bafta connect, and has won an Emmy Award!…

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S4, Ep1: Chris Wright 1:21:09

5M ago1:21:09

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to retoucher Chris Wright. Chris is based in Crewe, and we have a great chat about his creative journey so far. We also had a bit of car chat, and I discovered he also had a love for VW golf's from the early days. Chris has recently set up a Discord channel for freelancers to congregate and ask for…

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Season 3, Episode 10: Josh Kent AKA Shit Jesus 1:06:07

5M ago1:06:07

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to tattoo artist Josh Kent AKA Shit Jesus! Josh is based in Sheffield, and is part of the co-op that run Big Smile Tattoo Studio. We first met when I booked in for a tattoo with Josh, and this is where I discovered he's trying to do something different within the tattoo industry. We chat about how …

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Season 3, Episode 9: Katy Ennis - Hargreaves 1:02:26

6M ago1:02:26

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Boldism queen, Katy Ennis - Hargreaves. We chat about Katy's anything but linear creative journey, how putting in work boundaries is a balancing act when you're a freelancer, and where her love of bold colour and pattern came from. Find Katy here: Instagram: @hellokatystudio Website: www.helloka…

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Season 3, Episode 8: Immy Cooke 1:35:51

6M ago1:35:51

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Stockport content creator and visual artist, Immy Cooke. Immy and I first met in the indie shop Still Life Story, where we chatted away for ages! (Let's be honest, I was probably distracting her from actually working!) We chat about Immy's career, how she learnt to knit, and how she balances lot…

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Bonus Episode: Wilson's Republic 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Send us a Text Message. Bonus Episode alert! Wilson's Republic is a Community Interest Company based in Kirklees, co-founded by Aidan Nolan and Darren Evans. Darren and Aidan knew that a different way of networking was needed for creatives of all disciplines and ages, based in and around Huddersfield. They also run Creative Bubbles, which enables p…

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Crystal Hill | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent 24:01

6M ago24:01

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new school chief talks about changing the district's leadership structure, engaging community and making history as the first Black woman appointed to the position.By The Charlotte Post

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Season 3, Episode 7: Marcus Wheeler 1:07:53

6M ago1:07:53

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Manchester based photographer Marcus Wheeler. We chat about Marcus's uni experience, how he got his first photography assisting job, and how balancing life as a freelancer and new parent is a challenge at times! Find Marcus here: Instagram: @marcuswindramwheeler Portfolio: www.marcustakespics.uk…

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Season 3, Episode 6: Nicole Owen 53:45

6M ago53:45

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to fellow stylist and content creator Nicole Owen. Nicole is based in the North West, and we met at a studio about 8 years ago. We chat about how Nicole started her styling career, her love for charity shops and preloved things, and how content creation isn't too different from styling. Find Nicole…

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Season 3, Episode 5: Joe Brayford 50:36

7M ago50:36

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Joe Brayford. Joe is a food and drinks photographer, based in London. We chat about how we connected over country music and chilled games, how Joe has honed in on his drinks photography, and how important it is to have other creatives to bounce off of. Find Joe Here: Instagram: @todays_tipple Po…

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Season 3, Episode 4: Stuart Amos 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Stuart Amos. Stu is a North East based creative content producer and videographer, who has worked on a mirad of shows, all around the world! (One of my personal favourites, Tattoo Fixers!) It was lovely to have a chat with Stu about his career path so far, his experience during covid, and how se…

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Thelma Barber Takes On A Silent Killer 21:24

8M ago21:24

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Thelma Barber of Fort Mill, S.C., is a national advocate for the "It Takes Two" initiative to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease and testing to identify CKD.By The Charlotte Post

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Season 3, Episode 3: Benny London 1:13:46

8M ago1:13:46

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Benny London. Benny and I first met in 2019, when his agent popped their head in and asked if we had space in our test shoot day for another model. Since then, I've watch Benny's career go from strength to strength, shooting campaigns that have landed him on billboards! Benny's energy is so vibr…

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Charis Blackmon | 2023 Newsmaker Of The Year 26:19

8M ago26:19

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Charis Blackmon, executive director of the West Side Community Land Trust, talks about her work and leading the 6-year-old nonprofit's growth as an advocate for affordable housing in Charlotte.By The Charlotte Post

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Season 3, Episode 2: Ben Broom 54:11

8M ago54:11

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to food stylist Ben Broom. Ben and I met on a big Christmas supermarket shoot, in the heat of summer. I got to see Ben's craft up close, and collaborate with him on the shoot. We chat about Ben's journey, how his mum (Sally Broom!) inspired his food styling career, how the French mountains have his…

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Season 3, Episode 1: Zara - Dee Hannay 57:38

8M ago57:38

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Zara - Dee Hannay. Zara - Dee is a creative mindset and business coach, focusing on freelancers within the creative industries. Zara - Dee and I met over a LinkedIn post, a week prior to this recording. Something clicked, and I thought "I need to interview this person!" We chat about how Zara - …

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Odin Lonning on his Tlingit art, respect for nature & leaning into teaching 46:53

8M ago46:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Odin Lonning! Odin is a prolific and award-winning Tlingit artist based here on Vashon Island. Born and raised in Alaska, Odin has a deep knowledge of and relationship with the natural world that is reflected and celebrated in his art. With his wife Ann Stateler, who many of us know as Orca Annie, Odin is a tireles…

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Season 2: Episode 10. Me, Myself and I 30:44

9M ago30:44

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I have something a little different for you. I'm chatting to myself! In a nutshell, I wanted to explore the thoughts of a freelancer on down time, after many messages from others saying they felt the same! Let me know your thoughts! You can find my work here: www.stylitch.co.uk Insta: @stylitch /@stylitch…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Mark Stringer 1:44:13

10M ago1:44:13

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Mark Stringer. Mark's a managing director of AHOY, a branding agency in the Northwest. He's also a non-exec director of Creative Spark, a contracting market director at a dairy company, and he's also a photographer and also has a business with his wife, hiring and selling camper vans and camper …

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Season 2, Episode 8: Chatting AI with Debby Donnelly-Addison 1:39:50

10M ago1:39:50

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to returning guest, Debby Donnelly-Addison about Ai and what effect it is having on the creative industries. To say I was gobsmacked at 99% of the research Debby was telling me, and I was SILENT, is really saying something! I had little knowledge of Ai technology and its capabilities, Debby really …

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Season 2, Episode 7: Kate Campbell 53:22

11M ago53:22

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Kate Campbell. Kate is a designer, and creativity coach, running event and workshops in the north west. We chat about Kate's creative journey so far, how she has completed two degrees, runs her interior design business, and holds events as a creativity coach for her creativity membership, and th…

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Season 2, Episode 6: Katie Suthers 1:01:39

11M ago1:01:39

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to artist Katie Suthers. Katie is based in Manchester, and recently started her artist business. She regularly designs window artwork for shops and pubs, alongside artwork for baby showers etc. We chat about how uni isn't for everyone, (and how that's ok!) what inspires her, and how to avoid burnou…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Mark Bell 1:05:12

11M ago1:05:12

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Mark Bell. Mark is a freelance illustrator and artist, based in Manchester. He designs artwork for the likes of Warner, Universal, Sega and Aardman Sky. We chat about how Mark went freelance - what it's like running your own business, his favourite thing to draw, and the screen printing process.…

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Season 2: Episode 4: Nick Lampers 1:01:28

11M ago1:01:28

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Nick Lampers. Nick is a well rounded creative, with skills in photography, retouching, and now turning his hand to CGI work. Nick has started a collaborative studio called CPI - Create, Persevere, Inspire - collaborating with people around the world. Nick is based in Detroit, USA, and it was lov…

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Season 2, Episode 3: Natalie Goodwin 57:30

11M ago57:30

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Natalie Goodwin. Natalie is a lifestyle and product photographer, based in Manchester. We chat about how Natalie got into her current photography job, how many different strings she has to her bow, and how she hates tinsel! (Love a bit of Christmas studio chat!) Find Natalie here: Insta: @natali…

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Season 2, Episode 2: Liz McCracken 1:01:38

12M ago1:01:38

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Liz McCracken. Liz is a graphic designer based in Manchester. Liz has had various graphic design jobs, before diving into the freelance world. We chat about how needing other creatives to bounce ideas off is essential, how spinning loads of plates is part of the freelance life, and how imposter …

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Season 2 Episode 1: Jak Spedding 1:04:32

12M ago1:04:32

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Jak Spedding. Jak is a interiors and architecture photographer, based in the North West. We chat about how the way he runs his business has changed over the years, his uni experience, and how saying No to a job was one of the best things he could have done. Find Jak here: LinkedIn: Jak Spedding …

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Episode 30: Rob Oades 1:09:40

1y ago1:09:40

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I chat to Rob Oades. Rob is a photographer based in Austin, Texas, and has worked with Rankin, Eastpak, Lululemon to name a few! We chat about how Robs journey got him to Austin Texas, some funny stories from sets he has worked on, and how he is still part of the Rankin family. Find Rob here: Insta: @robo…

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