# Uncommon Folk > Take a different path ## Posts - [Why I'm Completely Obsessed with Flodesk (And You Might Be Too)](https://uncommon-folk.com/flodeskreview/): Why I’m Completely Obsessed with Flodesk (And You Might Be Too) Honest review & new features I’m trying this year If you’ve been around me in the last few months, you would probably have heard me chat about Flodesk like we’re in the first weeks of dating. Ok, I might be swooning hard, but there’s a reason. As a self-proclaimed creative who is also deep into automation and tech (please tell me there are more of us out there?!), it’s my dream space. Usually platforms go one way or the other. Tech and clunky, or creative but doesn’t quite hit […] - [The Top Three Co-living Spaces to Check Out on Your Next Visit to Lisbon](https://uncommon-folk.com/colivinglisbon/): The Top Three Co-living Spaces to Check Out on Your Next Visit to Lisbon Ready to check out the thriving nomad spot – but not quite ready to go alone? We got you. If you’re a creative founder looking to mix work with a dash of freedom (with a big side serve of pastel del nata), Lisbon’s vibrant energy and sun-soaked streets might just be the perfect backdrop. And with the growing trend of co-living spaces in Lisbon, you can finally balance work, community, and a bit of that easygoing Portuguese lifestyle. If you haven’t solo travelled before, or your […] - [The Flodesk Feature That’s Saving Me Hours (and Making Me Money On Auto): A Deep Dive Into Checkouts](https://uncommon-folk.com/flodesk-checkouts/): The Flodesk Feature That’s Saving Me Hours (and Making Money On Auto) A Deep Dive Into Checkouts We all know I love Flodesk. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — it’s the one email platform that’s actually made me want to write and design emails.  It’s intuitive, it’s pretty, and it makes me feel like I actually have my life together when I’m sending out campaigns (because I’m not in a clunky tech war every time I want to chat to the gang). But when they rolled out their checkout feature? Business. Game. Changer. Honestly, it’s not an exaggeration to […] - [Mexico Must Visit: My Stay at Selina (San Miguel)](https://uncommon-folk.com/selina-san-miguel/): The Mexico Must Visit: My Stay at Selina (San Miguel) If you’re a seasoned Latin American traveler you are probably already familiar with the Selina hotel chain. But with over 100 worldwide locations to chose from how are you supposed to decide on which one to try out first. Well at this point I’m 6 months in to nomading around latin america and I’ve visited 15+ Selina destinations and I want to share a few of my favourites with you. Starting with the Selina in San Miguel de Allende, approx 3 hours north west of Mexico City. First of all […] - [Free SEO Tools for Creative Founders](https://uncommon-folk.com/free-seo-tools-for-creative-founders/): Free SEO tools for your creative founder toolkit Take the stress out of SEO with our quick list guide to the top free tools to get you ranking We get it, you didn’t start a creative business thinking you’d be deep in keyword search and ranking analysis. But, it’s time to stop letting SEO drop to the bottom of the list and really benefit from the powerful benefits of being seen in your customer’s searches.    Here’s a quick list of some of the top free SEO tools to bookmark for when you’re working on your SEO. 🌼 Keyword Search and […] - [S27 | Lydia Bolton (Sustainable Fashion Designer): The slow fashion designer making major changes at the core of the industry](https://uncommon-folk.com/lydia-bolton/): E27 : Lydia Bolton The slow fashion designer making major changes at the core of the industry SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES In this episode: We were honoured to welcome Lydia Bolton into the Club to share her incredible founder story during this very special live episode of the podcast. From realities of working in the industry as a fresh fashion grad, to the moment she realised she had a responsibility as a founder to create the designs and changes in the industry that she want’s to see. Since this moment Lydia has taken the industry by storm and become a […] - [Ep 26 | Jenna O'Keefe: How to reignite your creative spark](https://uncommon-folk.com/jenna-okeefe-how-to-reignite-your-creative-spark/): E26 : Jenna O’Keefe How to reignite your creative spark SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES In this episode: Has the new year come and gone and you’re yet to feel that fresh surge of creative motivation? Or have the last few years taken it’s toll and you’re struggling to find the motivation to continue on the once exciting path? In this episode we hear from the brilliant Jenna O’Keefe and get her actionable tips to reignite that spark.   In this episode:  More about Jenna and get journey to become a leading confidence coach, including understanding her own mindset blocks Creative […] - [Ep 25 | Valentina Milanova (Daye): The powerhouse tackling women's rights in health & business](https://uncommon-folk.com/valentina-milanova-daye-the-powerhouse-tackling-womens-rights-in-health-business/): E25 : Valentina Milanova (Daye) The powerhouse tackling women’s rights in health & business SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES In this episode: From pitching to 180 investors, developing prototype products in her Kitchen freezer, hear the journey and sacrifices Valentina Milanova has taken create real change for women’s health with her brand, Daye. This is a phenomenal story that highlight the systemic change that still needs to happen for not only women’s health, but for women leading in business.   Included in this episode: The purpose behind Daye and why Valentina wanted to make a change in women’s health. The first […] - [Ep 24 | Kira Matthews: Can journalling really help grow your business?](https://uncommon-folk.com/journalling-for-business-kira-matthews/): E24 : Kira Matthews Can journalling really grow your business? ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS In this episode We question whether introducing journalling to your founder routine can really drive your business forward? Journalling has ever rising popularity in the wellness space but what can the impacts be on your business. In this episode we discuss confidence, the power of journalling and Kira offers three powerful prompts to help you move forward.   Episode overview: Introduction to Kira Matthews and her mission   Confidence as a founder, including: – How it doesn’t have to be something you hold all the time […] - [Ep 23 | Rachel Murphy (Women + Waves): How a passion for waves turned into collaborations with major brands](https://uncommon-folk.com/rachel-murphy-women-waves-how-a-passion-for-waves-turned-into-collaborations-with-major-brands/): E23 : Rachel Murphy – Women + Waves How passion for riding the waves led to major brand collabs (like H&M & RIPCURL) SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Rachel Murphy & Women + Waves From growing up on the coastline of Cornwall, Rachel always had an unbreakable love for surfing and the ocean. Starting solely as a passion, Rachel never set out to make a business out of her love for the waves, but after growing a local community of female surfers she quickly saw the need to more support in the surfing community for women. That’s where Women + […] - [Ep 22 | Inge Hunter: Can you grow your audience & business on Instagram anymore?](https://uncommon-folk.com/can-you-grow-your-audience-business-on-instagram/): E22 : Inge Hunter Can your grow your audience and business on instagram anymore? ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS In this episode Be gone are the glory days of scaling an Instagram at pace with relatively minimal effort. Now it feels like you can spend hours in crafting exceptional content, just for it to land straight in the abyss. In this episode we are joined by Instagram and overall marketing specialist to understand how we can get the spice back in the platform and get some home her top three tips to nail Instagram for business. We cover: The mindset shift […] - [Studio lighting tips and tricks new guide](https://uncommon-folk.com/studio-lighting-tips-and-tricks-new-guide/): Ultrices vitae auctor eu augue ut. Turpis egestas integer eget aliquet nibh prae sent tristique. Eget egestas purus viverra acca id volutpat lacus. In eu mi biben dum neque egestas congue quisque egestas diam. Egestas diam in arcu cursus euismod quis viverra. Mattis ullam corper velit sed ullamcorper morbi tincidunt ornare massa eget. Mauris pharetra et ultrices neque ornare aenean euismod. Quis auctor elit sed vulpu tate. Proin fer mentum leo vel orci porta non. Blandit volutpat maec enas volutpat blandit. Est sit amet facilisis magna etiam tempor. - [Study abroad, new journey to try on](https://uncommon-folk.com/study-abroad-new-journey-to-try-on/): Ultrices vitae auctor eu augue ut. Turpis egestas integer eget aliquet nibh prae sent tristique. Eget egestas purus viverra acca id volutpat lacus. In eu mi biben dum neque egestas congue quisque egestas diam. Egestas diam in arcu cursus euismod quis viverra. Mattis ullam corper velit sed ullamcorper morbi tincidunt ornare massa eget. Mauris pharetra et ultrices neque ornare aenean euismod. Quis auctor elit sed vulpu tate. Proin fer mentum leo vel orci porta non. Blandit volutpat maec enas volutpat blandit. Est sit amet facilisis magna etiam tempor. - [AI generated social media filters to try](https://uncommon-folk.com/ai-generated-social-media-filters-to-try/): Ultrices vitae auctor eu augue ut. Turpis egestas integer eget aliquet nibh prae sent tristique. Eget egestas purus viverra acca id volutpat lacus. In eu mi biben dum neque egestas congue quisque egestas diam. Egestas diam in arcu cursus euismod quis viverra. Mattis ullam corper velit sed ullamcorper morbi tincidunt ornare massa eget. Mauris pharetra et ultrices neque ornare aenean euismod. Quis auctor elit sed vulpu tate. Proin fer mentum leo vel orci porta non. Blandit volutpat maec enas volutpat blandit. Est sit amet facilisis magna etiam tempor. - [Ep 21 | Gracie Tyrrell - (Co-Founder of Squirrel Sisters): How to scale a brand to over 2000 leading retailers](https://uncommon-folk.com/gracie-tyrrell-co-founder-of-squirrel-sisters-how-to-scale-a-brand-to-over-2000-leading-retailers/): E21 : Gracie Tyrell – Squirrel Sisters How to get stocked in over 2000 leading stores SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Gracie Tyrell & Squirrel Sister From cacao brownie to peanut raspberry, if you have managed to grab a Squirrel Sisters snack, you will know exactly why they have become an award winning food brand. But it goes beyond this, although they have seen great success, they are on a mission to educate and offer truly healthy options to consumers.   From co-founding the company at home with her sister Sophie, you will now see the Squirrel Sisters range in […] - [Meet the designer behind Slow South](https://uncommon-folk.com/slow-south/): Meet the South Devon designer behind conscious fashion brand, Slow South Christie Brown, Slow South We were immediately drawn to the sunray-like energy of Slow South, the slow fashion brand specialising in handprinted capsule lines inspired by soul and the sea. After many-a-month scrolling through the coastal designs, we just had to catch up with Christie to get a little glimmer behind the scenes. Christie joins us from her studio down in the beautiful South Devon (UK) and let’s us in on how it all began {4 min read}.   [We are honoured to have Christie as an Uncommon Club […] - [Ep 20 | Bianca Cross: Three ways that we can all drive positive sustainable change without the overwhelm.](https://uncommon-folk.com/bianca-cross-three-ways-that-we-can-all-drive-positive-sustainable-change-without-the-overwhelm/): E20 : Bianca Cross (Mindful Market) Three ways we can drive sustainable change without the overwhelm. SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Bianca Cross & Mindful Market After many conversations over Zoom, I have finally managed to get Bianca on the pod to chat all things “mindful” shopping, consumerism, shop small and how we can be the driving force of change.    This is very much an open conversation that I hope sparks thought into your own passion for change, and I welcome you to continue to the conversation in our DM’s if anything triggered a new perspective.   Often as […] - [Ep 19 | Kat Pither (Yogi Bare): The yoga brand changing an industry](https://uncommon-folk.com/kat-pither-yogi-bare/): E19 : Kat Pither – Yogi Bare How to change the face of an industry SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Kat Pither & Yogi Bare Listen to this live episode and hear how Kat turned her own personal experience of isolation in the wellness industry into an iconic brand that welcomes all.    Embodied in it’s “come as you are” mentality, Yogi Bare has taken the wellness industry by storm. Becoming a leading yoga and wellness apparel brand that changed the face of the industry. Yogi Bare is based on connection, shared experience, and the bringing together of people – […] - [(Un)wellness and the REAL impact on our business and wellbeing](https://uncommon-folk.com/wellness-and-business/): (Un)wellness and the REAL impact on our business and wellbeing. £70 candles, champagne bubble baths and #inspo quotes on Instagram – how are these fake wellness trends REALLY impacting your business? Let me start by getting one thing straight: wellness is a beautiful word and a deeply important concept. After all, it’s the practice (and state) of being in good health, especially when part of a consciously pursued goal.  So, what’s my beef (or *ahem* tofu… #vegan over here)? I can’t help but feel that we’re slowly but surely losing the real meaning of wellness. And that in doing so, […] - [Is launch fatigue a thing (and how can we make it sashay away)?](https://uncommon-folk.com/is-launch-fatigue-a-thing-and-how-can-we-make-it-sashay-away/): Is launch fatigue a thing (and how can we make it sashay away)? “When you’re surrounded by endless blueprints and bundles on how to run the perfect launch, you can quickly feel like you’re doing it wrong when you don’t tick those pre-defined boxes. And heaven forbid if your mental health takes a nosedive off the back of it” Words: Amber Badger  I can’t help but feel that ‘launching’ was the business buzzword of 2020.    They’ve been everywhere, haven’t they? New businesses…. Exciting collaborations… Programmes, masterclasses, workshops, services, product ranges, podcasts. Just watching them all has been exhausting.   […] - [Manifesting magic | A genuine business tool or a load of woo?](https://uncommon-folk.com/manifesting-magic-a-genuine-business-tool-or-a-load-of-woo/): Manifesting magic | A genuine business tool or a load of woo? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin “Because when I think of using manifestation in my business, it’s as if I’m stuck in a tug of war. One half of me screams “LIFE IS NOT THAT SIMPLE” while the other proclaims “but why CAN’T it be?” Words: Amber Badger  The Law of Attraction, manifest your desires, ask and you will receive… There are so many narratives around the concept of manifestation. But is there a deeper level to this mindset that needs to be acknowledged? I […] - [It’s time to stop idolising hustle culture.](https://uncommon-folk.com/its-time-to-stop-idolising-hustle-culture/): It’s time to stop idolising hustle culture. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin “For many of us, a huge motivator for starting a business is so that, eventually, we can embrace a better work-life balance. We crave flexibility and control. Yet, somewhere along the way, we seem to lose that”” Words: Amber Badger  Illustration: Tarn Ellis This year, I’m giving hustle culture the middle finger. Hello 2021, you saucy devil. It feels like I’ve been waiting to see your face for a ruddy long time. There’s something cathartic about a new year, isn’t there? Despite it – […] - [Ep 5 | Kat Williams (Rock and Roll Bride): From personal wedding planning to Amazon #1 best seller](https://uncommon-folk.com/kat-williams-rock-and-roll-bride/): S2. E.1 : Kat Williams – Rock and Roll Bride From personal wedding planning to amazon #1 best selling author SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Rock and Roll Bride This journal started in one of our all time favourite ways. No, not from an engagement (although it’s a pretty good way start to any business), but from a pure creative innovator seeing a unique gap in a very big and competitive market, and filling it with something we all can’t believe wasn’t there before. After Kat got engaged back in 2008 she started to plan her wedding, but after a […] - [It's normal to feel abnormal (especially when you're living through a pandemic).](https://uncommon-folk.com/its-normal-to-feel-abnormal-especially-when-youre-living-through-a-pandemic/): It’s normal to feel abnormal (especially when you’re living through a pandemic). Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin “If this year has taught me anything, it’s that mental health is not a ‘them VS us’ situation. The 1 in 4 stat? I call boll*cks on it.” Words: Amber Badger  Illustration: Emmy Lupin We’re now almost a year into navigating our ‘new normal’. And I’m no closer to being used to it. I thought that, by now, I’d be fine. That I’d have slipped into this new way of life, pulled up my big girl pants and got […] - [Reflect, rejoice, reset: why we should all celebrate our ‘wins’ of 2020](https://uncommon-folk.com/reflect-rejoice-reset-why-we-should-all-celebrate-our-wins-of-2020/): Reflect, rejoice, reset: why we should all celebrate our ‘wins’ of 2020. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin “The issue with these success markers is that they set the bar so high that anything that falls beneath it can feel unworthy.” Words: Amber Badger  Illustration: Kate Foley 2020 is officially drawing to a close; I bet most of us are pretty damn happy to bid it goodbye. It’s felt like the longest and the shortest year that ever existed. While on one hand these past twelve months have somehow merged into an hour long episode of Black […] - [Has 2020 changed our definition of success?](https://uncommon-folk.com/has-2020-changed-our-definition-of-success/): Has 2020 changed our definition of success? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin “My relationship with the concept of “success” has been, historically, not a particullary health one” Words: Amber Badger  My relationship with the concept of ‘success’ has been, historically, not a particularly healthy one. Success has always been one of my biggest drivers in life. I guess I wanted to prove myself – to prove that I had it in me. That it was the thing that made me special. As a kid, I wanted to get the highest marks in English. I’d submit my […] - [Guilt vs Glamour: the reality of being a small business owner.](https://uncommon-folk.com/guilt-vs-glamour-the-reality-of-being-a-small-business-owner/): Glamour VS Guilt: the reality of being a small business owner. No, it isn’t because us business owners are cookie cutter cliches. It’s because we’re really friggin’ bad at putting our own needs first” Words: Amber Badger  Illustration: Tarn Ellis   Iced lattes strolling along the coast with nothing but a Moleskin and a personalised pen in your bag. PAH. I wish. Let me start off with a big ol’ disclaimer: I love being a small business owner.  Hands down, it’s been the best decision of my life.  It’s opened countless doors. Introduced me to pals for life. Given me […] - [E14 - 17 | How to build a sustainable product in the face of fast fashion](https://uncommon-folk.com/extra-chapter-how-to-build-a-sustainable-product-in-the-face-of-fast-fashion/): S2. Extra Chapter: How to build a sustainable product in the face of fast fashion SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES With Demi Johnson, Clothing Consultant & Founder of Get Stuff Made You may have caught our live Q&A with Demi a few months ago, from the amount of questions regarding sustainability we received we realised this is a topic that we needed to expand upon, and expand upon is what Demi has done! Demi Johnson, expert Apparel Consultant and Founder of Get Stuff Made, has kindly joined us for this extra special “Extra Chapter” episode, or should we series, to share […] - [Ep 18 | Seafoam PR: How to speak to journalists](https://uncommon-folk.com/extra-chapter-how-to-speak-to-journalists/): S2. Extra Chapter: How to speak to journalists with Seafoam PR SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Seafoam PR Has the noise and demand of social media meant you have skipped PR and traditional methods (think TV, radio, digital & print publications) in your strategy and solely focused on other channels to gain brand awareness?   Does even the thought of gaining PR and putting yourself out there give you an absolute fear fest which makes you avoid it even more?!   We hear you. We’ve all been taught that the media is scary. A place for celebrities to get shamed […] - [E13 | Jess Salamanca (Banana Scoops) How to get listed in a major retailer](https://uncommon-folk.com/extra-chapter-how-to-get-listed-in-a-major-retailer/): S2. Extra Chapter : How to get listed in a major retailer without a team SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES With Jess Salamanca, Founder of Banana Scoops In February 2019, Banana Scoops was just an outrageously innovative concept that Jess had been thinking about whilst working her “normal job”. A concept that created “nice cream” from bananas and other natural ingredients to make a “healthy” alternative to our favourite chilled treat. Fast forward to just a year later and tubs of delicious Banana Scoops can now be seen in the freezer aisle in major retailers such as Ocado, Planet Organic and […] - [Ep 11 | Lucy Elliott (Creighton's Chocolaterie) The graphic designer that took on the major chocolate brands](https://uncommon-folk.com/lucy-elliott-creightons-chocolaterie/): S2. E.7 : Lucy Elliott – Creighton’s Chocolaterie The design-led Chocolate company SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Lucy Elliott I have lusted after Lucy’s divine chocolate for a long while now. If the insanely beautiful packaging doesn’t get you, then the completely unique flavours will. I mean, choosing between ramen noodles and a breakfast bar was one of the biggest decisions I have ever made. We were so interested in hearing Lucy’s story and how she’d dragged the chocolate scene into the 21st century at such a rapid pace. We managed to grab a chat with Lucy just before Christmas […] - [Ep 10 | Lucy Hitchcock (Sassy Digital) What it's really like to leave the corporate world to start your own agency](https://uncommon-folk.com/lucy-hitchcock-sassy-digital/): S2. E.6 : Lucy Hitchcock – Sassy Digital Ditching the 9-5 to make the digital marketing world a whole lot sassier SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Lucy Hitchcock It didn’t take long for Lucy to realise that there was much more out there for her than the corporate agency life. After being consistently told to stay late and miss birthdays, and important life events, Lucy took that leap to take back control of her own life. Initially she went to work part-time for renowned food blogger, Madeleine Shaw and added to her already established digital skill set whilst building the […] - [Ep 9 | Angelica Malin: The portfolio entrepreneur leading the way in female empowerment](https://uncommon-folk.com/angelica-malin/): S2. E.5 : Angelica Malin – About Time Magazine Uni Grad to portfolio entrepreneur leading the way in female empowerment < SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Angelica Malin If you are anything like me, when you graduated from University, you were pretty young, naive and not 100% on where to turn next. This certainly was not the case for this week’s podcast guest. After a very brief stint with a travel and fashion magazine, Angelica knew she needed to follow her desire for creative freedom and pursue a career as an entrepreneur. Quickly spotting a gap in the market, in […] - [Ep 8 | Sophie Rose Brampton (Artist): Defining a new generation of feminism through art](https://uncommon-folk.com/sophie-rose-brampton/): S2. E.4 : Sophie Rose Brampton From a fashion degree to illustrating a new generation of feminist thinking SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Sophie Rose Brampton Sophie’s story is one packed with underlying personal purpose. Purpose that eventually become her ultimate identity as a brand and what made her stand out from the rest. We first got in contact with Sophie to see if she’d be keen to design the artwork for this podcast. Thankfully, she agreed! She was the ultimate dream to work with, and by scrolling through her work and seeing all the massive brands Sophie is now […] - [Ep12 | Lucy Elliott (Catch up): The realities of closing a business and starting again](https://uncommon-folk.com/footnotes-lucy-elliott/): S2. Footnote : Lucy Elliott (the next chapter) The realities of closing a business and starting again. SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES Footnote: The reality of closing a business and starting again with Lucy Elliott These special footnote episodes are additional to our usual Journals, as we open up the discussion on a particular topic faced by creatives caring their own path.  Even though this episode seems like the perfect start, it’s also a slightly unusual start as we are discussing the very end of a business, and open up on the realities of closing a successful business. More so, when […] - [Sara - Well & Truly](https://uncommon-folk.com/sara-well-truly/): S1. E.3 : Sara – Well & Truly Transforming the snack industy in a naughty-ish way SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Well & Truly Snacking. Here at the Create Co. office we are not in the slightest bit sorry to say it’s our favourite hobby/habit/lifestyle choice. Snacks for life. There is nothing better than grazing all day. But, usually the options on offer are pretty unhealthy, or not really that appealing if they are. Well, let’s all hail Sara and Maria as they have changed all of this. They too would grab a bag of crisps on a Sunday evening […] - [Ep 6 | Cake Drop London: The sisters who have transformed the office cake culture](https://uncommon-folk.com/cake-drop-london/): S2. E.2 : Anna & Nicola – Cake Drop London The sisters who are transforming the office cake culture SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About CakeDrop London Just a few short years ago, Anna and Nicola were in corporate roles discussion how awkward, and frankly disappointing, office celebrations can be. From that last minute panic when you realise it’s someones birthday, so you make the dash to the closest shop and grab a pretty sorry looking sponge; to important office meetings that offer a drab looking selection of sweet goods. Why, when there was SUCH an incredible offering of independent artisan […] - [Ep 4 | Angela Chick Illustrations: How spreading joy can lead to global business success](https://uncommon-folk.com/angela-chick-illustrations/): S1. E.4 : Angela Chick Illustrations How spreading joy can lead to global business success SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Angela Chick Illustrations Angela is one of the lucky ones that has always followed creative career path, having landed a job straight out of studying as an Artist in Residence at a Nursery (we know right, if you didn’t run a business this would be the next best thing). In this podcast we hear about how Angela left this job in 2012 to carve her own path, and hasn’t looked back since. Well, as you’ll hear, a massive lesson learnt […] - [Ep 3 | Paul (My Dog Sighs): From teacher to internationally recognised street artists](https://uncommon-folk.com/paul-my-dog-sighs/): S1. E.3 : Paul – My Dog Sighs Teacher turned international street artist SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About My Dog Sighs This story starts off as many creator and artists stories do. From a young age, there is skill, passion and a unique talent, but, as in most cases, there’s a point when society pressure kick in to get a “proper job” so direction changes slightly. Sounds similar right? It’s not to say to this “proper job” can’t be fulfilling in its own right, but, sometimes your original destined creative path has a way of making itself known again. Meet […] - [Ep 1 | Samantha (Southsea Bathing Hut): How to launch and scale a successful skincare brand](https://uncommon-folk.com/samantha-southsea-bathing-hut/): S1. E.1 : Samantha – Southsea Bathing Hut How to launch and scale a successful eco-concious skincare brand SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Southsea Bathing Hut The world is changing. Consumers are understanding the impact that choice and consumption has on the planet and personal health. As a creative entrepreneur, how do you match this evolving consumer conscious and build a successful creative brand, that is also kind to the planet? Well, I managed to speak to someone who is doing just that. I squeezed in a chat with Samantha, the leading force behind ethical skincare brand Southsea Bathing Hut in […] - [Ep 2 | Claudia Albrecht (Island Feather): From festival feathers to community lead sportswear brand](https://uncommon-folk.com/claudia-albrecht-island-feather/): S1. E.2 : Claudia – Island Feather From festival feathers to established lifestyle brand. SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS ITUNES About Island Feather If we were looking for a poster girl for Create Co., Claudia would be it. She’s the epic creator behind Island Feather, the women’s sport and fitness brand specialising in surf, SUP, wake-boarding, running and yoga. 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