From YouTube to Acquisition: Creative Careers, Freelancing & Business Growth with Celia Hodgson

Celia Hodgson was making YouTube videos as a teenager. By the time she was done, she'd worked on The Crown, built her own production company Tiny Studios, and got acquired.In this episode, Celia shares the full arc of that journey — from saying yes to opportunities before she felt ready, to managing a team, navigating cash flow, and eventually going through the emotional process of handing over something she'd built from scratch.We talk about what it really takes to grow from freelancer to business owner, how to price yourself and negotiate with clients without underselling your work, and why showing initiative through personal passion projects is still one of the most powerful career moves you can make.Warm, grounded and genuinely full of wisdom — this one's for any creative who's ever wondered what it would take to build something of their own.⚡ What we cover: → From YouTube teenager to production company founder and acquisition → Saying yes to The Crown and what that opportunity taught her → Transitioning from freelancer to business owner and managing a team → Building Tiny Studios — values, brand and the road to acquisition → Cash flow, funding and managing the financial health of a creative business → The emotional journey of being acquired and trusting the process → Pricing, contracts and negotiating with clients confidently → Practical advice for freelancers ready to take on bigger responsibilities🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/