Building a Creative Empire: Freedom, Mindset & the Realities of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Sexy Business Podcast, we sit down with August — founder of Europe’s leading creative house for jewellery brands. She shares her inspiring journey from photographing dreamcatchers in a Buddhist centre to building a thriving international agency.We talk about freedom, discipline, mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and what it really takes to grow a business from scratch. If you’re a woman stepping into entrepreneurship (or thinking about it), this episode is packed with honest lessons, courage, and clarity.💬 Share your thoughts and questions in the comments — we’d love to dive deeper in the next episodes!🔥 Subscribe for more conversations on business, mindset, and female entrepreneurship.00:00–02:00 Introduction & who August is02:00–06:00 How August got into photography & business06:00–10:00 Living in a Buddhist centre & early creative experiments10:00–14:00 Building skills, finding her niche & natural light style14:00–18:00 Craving freedom, working multiple jobs & early struggles18:00–22:00 COVID turning point & getting first jewellery clients22:00–26:00 Motivation, discipline & sacrifices behind the hustle26:00–30:00 Reality of running a business: delegation & freedom30:00–34:00 Redefining freedom, peace of mind & personal growth34:00–38:00 Women in business, overthinking & mental focus38:00–42:00 Choosing beliefs, mindset tools & life as a game42:00–46:00 Influences, mentors & free resources46:00–49:00 What success means for August & closing thoughts