Creative Conversations with Nina Lenton

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Sophie Greenwood, who is a business mentor.We talk about the meaning of the word creativity, giving yourself permission to play, trying out new ideas and planning around school terms.We also chat about some of the useful talks we both saw at Atomicon earlier this year – Andrew and Pete’s keynote about focus, Alice Benham’s talk about imperfect action and Liz Mosley’s talk about her podcast and pitching for opportunities.This is the last episode in series 3. Creative Conversations will be having a break until January (2027). If you’d like to be a guest on series 4, you can submit your details here: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/what-does-the-word-creativity-mean-to-you/About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/ About my guestTo read more about Sophie and her work, visit https://www.threebeamsthinking.co.uk/Or you can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/threebeamsthinking/ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreenwoodthreebeams/More informationIn the podcast we talk about Atomicon, which is a sales and marketing conference for founders and entrepreneurs.You can find out more about Atomicon here: https://www.atomic.site/atomicon?aap=1038(This is my affiliate link, which means I’ll receive a small amount of commission if you buy anything via the link.)Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcastYou might also like my podcast featuring answers to questions from my 1:1 clients and business friends, who are freelancers and founders with a lot of ideas.Questions From Creative Minds – click here to find out more and to subscribe for updates on new episodes. If you’d like to submit a question for me to answer on the podcast, you can do that via my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode, I talk to Emma Cossey, who is a coach for freelancers.We talk about the link between freelancing and creativity, the benefit of resting our brains, ways to work with ADHD as a freelancer, and how she managed to get herself through the boring bits and finish writing her book about freelancing.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/About my guestTo read more about Emma and her work, visit her website https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/About our Freelance Book BundleYou can buy a copy of the Freelance Book Bundle here https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/the-freelance-book-bundle(If you are reading this after 21st August 2026, the book bundle is no longer available – but you can still purchase the books by visiting my website or Emma’s website.)Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!If you’d like to be a guest on a future series, please visit my website and fill in the podcast guest form: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/what-does-the-word-creativity-mean-to-you/You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcastYou might also like my podcast featuring answers to questions from my 1:1 clients and business friends, who are freelancers and founders with a lot of ideas.Questions From Creative Minds – click here to find out more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this bonus episode, I talk to Jo Grubb, who does design and branding for charities.I wanted to record an episode that explains the story of this podcast, and looks at some of the common themes that have come up, as well as what I have learned from recording this podcast and what’s next.So in this episode Jo interviews me, and we talk about:· Jo’s definition of creativity and how it shows up in her work· How the podcast started· What I wish I’d known when I started a podcast· What I have learned about the way people consume podcast content· Having lots of ideas· The creative process – letting ideas percolate· Working with others· Neurodiversity and creativity – in particular ADHD and also AuDHD· Organising tools – Trello, notebooks, apps· The good things that have come from creating a podcast· What’s next for this podcastAbout meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, you might also like my books about creativity and freelance life. Things I Know About Creativity, Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life, and A Guide to Ideas in 22 Doodles. You can buy those here: https://payhip.com/NinaLentonAbout my guestTo read more about Jo and her work, visit her website: https://jg-creative.co.uk/Other useful informationDuring the episode we mention Doing It For The Kids, which is a membership group for freelancers who are also parents. You can find out more about that here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/If you enjoyed this podcastYou might also like my podcast Questions From Creative Minds, which features answers to questions from my 1:1 clients and business friends, who are freelancers and founders with a lot of ideas.Click here to find out more and to follow for updates. There are currently 7 episodes available, with more to come in July 2026.Creative Conversations podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!If you’d like to be a guest on a future series, please visit my website and fill in the podcast guest form: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/what-does-the-word-creativity-mean-to-you/You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Frankie Tortora, who is a graphic designer and the founder of Doing It For The Kids, a membership community for freelancers who are also parents.We talked about creativity as problem solving, having loads of ideas and the power of community. Also mentioned are (in no particular order) gardening, music, Lego and the creative brain power involved in cooking.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9ywAbout my guestTo read more about Frankie and the Doing It For The Kids community, go to https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ where you will find a link to Frankie’s graphic design website and to the DIFTK podcast.Other useful informationDuring the episode we also mention Being Freelance, which is a membership group for freelancers run by Steve Folland. You can find it and the Being Freelance podcast here:Being Freelance https://www.beingfreelance.com/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Leyla Alexander, who is a brand and web designer.We talked about how creativity shows up in her graphic design work and her music and how both have evolved, and chatted about her sea-inspired side project and her very funny Instagram reels.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9ywAbout my guestTo read more about Leyla and her work, visit her website here: https://www.leylaalexander.com/And you can find her sea-inspired creations here: https://you-are-the-sea.teemill.com/Other useful informationDuring the episode we mention Being Freelance and Doing It For The Kids, which are both membership groups for freelancers. You can find them and their podcasts here:Being Freelance: https://www.beingfreelance.com/Doing It For The Kids: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Charles Commins, who is a podcast producer, editor and event host.We talked about how he started his business by creating his own podcast, some of his creative habits and ways of capturing ideas, and how co-mentoring with another freelancer has helped him in his business.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9ywAbout my guestTo read more about Charles, visit his website: https://vibrantsoundmedia.com/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescommins/ Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlescommins/Other useful informationDuring the episode we mention Being Freelance and Doing It For The Kids, which are both membership groups for freelancers. You can find them and their podcasts here:Being Freelance: https://www.beingfreelance.com/Doing It For The Kids: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Hanne Kristiansen, who is the founder of Creative ID. We talk about the relationship between creativity and artistic ability, the five creative styles framework she has developed and how businesses apply this – including how this can apply to freelancers and independent creatives.Creative ID is an evidence-based psychometric tool that identifies five distinct creative styles and helps individuals and organisations understand how they are creative, rather than how creative they are.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.I’m a certified Creative ID consultant, offering 1:1 coaching and workshops for small teams. You can find some information about this on my website - and then contact me for further details including costs: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/talks-and-workshops-about-creativity-and-productivity/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guestTo read more about the Creative ID tool or to contact Hanne to explore using this for your organisation, follow the links below:https://www.yourcreativeid.com/[email protected] detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Duncan Catterall, who is a film-maker and animator. We talk about his work across 2D and 3D animation, including inspiration and managing ideas.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guestTo read more about Duncan and see some samples of his work, visit his website or his Instagram profile:https://www.dcfilm.com/https://www.instagram.com/duncancatterallfilm/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Tabitha Beaven, who is an orchestrator of connection and choirs (and you will have to listen to the episode to find out exactly what that entails!) We talk about her musical background, how she creates spaces for connection through music, as well as her own music and book creations.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guestTo read more about Tabitha and her work, visit one of the links below:Crowd Choir - https://www.crowd-choir.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tunefultabitha/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithabeaven/Her book How To Detach From Anxious Attachment - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Detach-Anxious-Attachment-Empowered/dp/B0FGS4PRNJPodcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Osmaan Sharif, who is a strengths-focused business coach for established experts. We talk about figuring out your own path rather than following someone else’s way of doing things, how to maintain creative energy without constantly changing your business, and we also talk about the framework that he uses with his clients.About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guestOsmaan Sharif works with established business owners who are growing but sense that something about their approach doesn’t quite fit.Over the past 19 years, he’s helped hundreds of coaches, consultants & service providers stop following generic advice & start growing in a way that matches how they naturally operate.His approach draws on his experience as an Accredited Wealth Dynamics Consultant, Certified NLP Trainer & Master Coach - and centres on one idea that changes everything: different entrepreneurs grow in different ways. That’s the thinking behind his Entrepreneurial Superpower® methodology, which helps business owners find more flow, clarity & traction by growing around their strengths instead of against them.To read more about Osmaan and his work, visit https://www.osmaansharif.com/ninaYou can find out more about Wealth Dynamics here: https://www.wealthdynamics.com/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Claire Waite Brown, who is an independent podcaster and the community manager for TrueFans.fm. We talk about rediscovering creativity as an adult, being a “creative person”, and how to make creativity easily accessible in your life. We also spend a bit of time discussing notebooks and Lego!About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/About my guestTo read more about Claire and her work, visit Creativity Found: https://www.creativityfound.co.uk/ or find @creativityfoundpodcast on social media.She is very knowledgeable about podcasting (and I’ve paid for her help to create my music/intro/outro, as well as for a really helpful podcast power hour session).You can find TrueFans.fm at https://truefans.fm/Podcast detailsIf you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people!You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts.A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastOn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”.We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Martin Cabble-Reid, who is an entertainer. (You may know him as Kevin Cruise, as Basil Brush’s sidekick Mr Martin, or from panto in Windsor.)We talk about his life as a performer, having lots of ideas, ADHD and autism, mindfulness, creative inspiration – and how not every idea has to become a business!(In this episode Martin mentions taking medication for ADHD. He describes his own personal experience which may not be the same as other people’s experience – please consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice on your own situation.)About meI’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them.For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website:http://ninalenton.co.uk/About my guestTo read more about Martin and his work, visit his website, where you will also find all his social media links:https://www.upgradeyourday.co.uk/Podcast detailsYou can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastA transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app).On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278And wherever else you access your podcasts.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”.We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Abi Moore, who is a brand photographer and visibility expert.She tells me about where she gets her inspiration from, how she prepares for client shoots, and the challenges that her clients have with self-promotion. We also discuss the role of ADHD in creativity, and the way she captures and manages her ideas.This is the last episode in series 2. Watch this space for series 3, and do get in touch if you have any feedback, or you’d like to be part of it.Useful linksI’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Abi in these places:Website: https://www.abimoore.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abimooreukAbi also has a free guide to why you should be more visible and how to start, which can be downloaded via this link: https://tinyurl.com/visibility-means-more-clientsPodcast detailsYou can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastSpotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”.We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Jon Richards, who is a graphic designer for food and drink brands.He explains how he ended up focusing on food and drink brands and where he gets his inspiration from. He shares his observations on how creativity shows up in people’s lives. And we talk about pizza toppings, cuddly penguins, music and sketching.Useful linksI’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Jon in these places:Website: https://goodnessbydesign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonfromgoodness/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfromgoodness/Jon and I know each other through Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who are also freelancers. Which also has a podcast. You can find out more here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/(I’m sharing the details just because I am a member and love the group - and it might be of interest to other freelancers.)Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastSpotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”.We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Angela Lyons, who is a brand and marketing graphic designer.She talks about her journey from product design to graphic design and the types of design work she loves, including magazines. She tells me about her podcast and the in-person events it led to. And we talk about domain name buying and trying to resist shiny new ideas!Useful linksI’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Ange in these places:Website: https://www.lyonscreative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ange_lyons/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalyons1/The Creatives Like Us® podcast, which is dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour: https://www.lyonscreative.co.uk/creatives-like-us-podcastAnd some details I’m sharing because I am a member of these groups - and they might be of interest to other freelancers:Ange and I know each other through the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/We also talk about Freelancer Magazine (which she designs) and the online coworking community (which she sometimes hosts). You can subscribe to it here: https://freelancermagazine.co.uk/Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastSpotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”.We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Matt Drzymala, who is a fun brand copywriter.He shares how he discovered his passion for creative writing and copywriting. He talks about how the Beano inspired him, how his business branding came about, and where the idea of him focusing on fun copywriting came from. We also discuss where his ideas come from.Useful linksI’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Matt in these places:Website: https://indeliblethink.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdrzymala/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indeliblethink/Other links Matt and I know each other through the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ (I’m sharing the details just because I am a member and love the group - and it might be of interest to other freelancers.)The podcastYou can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastSpotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?".We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Sophie Roberts, who is a creative mentor and workshop tutor.She shares her journey into the world of crafting, talks about the mental health benefits of engaging in creative activities, and how she inspires others to embrace their creativity. We discuss the challenges of finding time for crafting, and the role of community and support in the creative process.Useful linksI'm a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don't just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Sophie in these places:Website: https://www.westplumstudio.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westplumstudio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-plum-studio/Sophie and I know each other through Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who are also freelancers. Which also has a podcast. You can find out more here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ (I’m sharing the details just because I am a member and love the group - and it might be of interest to other freelancers.)You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastAnd on Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?".We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Al Booth, who is a broadcaster, podcast producer and live event host.He tells me how he got started in radio and how that led to the combination of things he does now. We talk about creativity – having lots of ideas, ADHD, and why collaborating with other people is so important. Al also talks about oracy in schools and how that fits into his portfolio of work.Useful linksI'm a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don't just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Al in these places:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alboothpresenter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alboothWebsite: https://albooth.co.uk/ You can find out more about Oracy and Beyond here: https://oracyandbeyond.com/The podcast Al co-hosts with Claire Owen-Jones is called I Can Do That! Learning From TV – you can find it here: https://www.learningfromtv.co.uk/I can recommend Al from my own experience - for help he has given me (some paid for, some as a skills swap) - in particular podcast setup advice, but also for helping me get comfortable making videos to talk about my business and working out how to tell my business story.Other useful linksAnd I’m sharing the details of these membership groups just because I am a member and love them, and they might be of interest to other freelancers:Al and I know each other through Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who are also freelancers. Which also has a podcast. You can find out more here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/And we are both members of the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/Links for this podcastYou can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones on Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastAnd on Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?".We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business.In this episode I talk to Bhavini Lakhani, who is a graphic designer specialising in brand identity and marketing collateral.She tells me about her journey as a freelance graphic designer, we discuss her creative process, where she gets her inspiration from, and about the book that she published to celebrate 10 years of being freelance.Useful linksI'm a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don't just stay in their heads.For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Bhavini in these places:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b81_designs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B81designsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavinilakhani/Her website: https://www.b81designs.com/And you can buy her book, Wise Words – Design wisdom, inspiration and tips at Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wise-Words-Design-wisdom-inspiration/dp/B0BW2RSPSQAnd I’m sharing the details of these membership groups just because I am a member and love them, and they might be of interest to other freelancers:Bhavini and I know each other through Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who are also freelancers. Which also has a podcast. You can find out more here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/And we are both members of the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here:Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcastSpotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?". We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Adrian Ashton, untypical enterprise consultant. We discuss creativity, innovation, consulting, business practices, strategic planning, time management, problem-solving, storytelling, visual prompts.Useful linksI'm a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don't just stay in their heads. For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Adrian on most social media platforms, as an author on Amazon, and can visit his website/blog: https://www.adrianashton.co.uk/Adrian and I know each other through the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ - sharing this because it’s a great community and I thought it might be of interest to any listeners who are also freelancers.You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones on Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast And on Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?".We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Kelly Drewett, technical SEO and SEO website developer - and founder of Kaydee Web. We discuss AI in business, journaling, team dynamics, creative processes, Create Connect networking and community, her interest and experience in SEO, personal development, mental wellbeing, business creativity.Useful linksI'm a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don't just stay in their heads. For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw To read more about Kelly and her business visit her website: https://kaydee.net/To find out about Create Connect networking, visit the website: https://webuntamed.com/networking/And Kelly also mentions the Little Art School: https://littleartschool.co.uk/ You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones on Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast And on Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?". In this episode I talk to Sarah Browning, kindness cheerleader and communicator. We discuss rediscovering creativity, creative thinking and ideas generation, collaboration and support, balancing professionalism and creativity, use of AI in creative processes. Useful linksI'm a creativity coach, and I work with creative freelancers and multi-passionate business owners to help them rediscover the creativity in their businesses, and sometimes that includes helping to make their ideas happen. For more about me and my services, visit my website. If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw To read more about Sarah and her work, go to LinkedIn or visit Time for Kindness.If you have enjoyed this seriesThat’s the last in this series. 😢 But if you have enjoyed the 3 conversations, and would like to hear more, please do let me know! And if you can, tell me what you particularly enjoyed about them.You can contact me via my website (see above), DM me here on Substack, or on LinkedIn and Instagram.Please share this audio with othersIf you enjoy this audio, please tell others about it, so they can listen too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?" We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode, I talk to Janie Skuse, artist and creative marketer.We discuss the joy of doing creative work, different types of ideas, balancing creativity and business, and working with others on idea generation.Useful links I'm a creativity coach, and I work with creative freelancers and multi-passionate business owners to help them rediscover the creativity in their businesses, and sometimes that includes helping to make their ideas happen. For more about me and my services, visit my website.If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw To find out more about Janie and her artwork, find her on Instagram. And keep an ear out next week for Episode 3, with Sarah Browning. Subscribe below on Substack so you won’t miss it!Sharing this audio with othersIf you enjoy this audio, please tell others about it, so they can listen too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?" We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode, I talk to Emma Kisby, founder of Face2Face Maidenhead. We discuss creativity and blogging, networking, inspiration and idea generation, and the challenges of having lots of ideas.Useful links I'm a creativity coach, and I work with creative freelancers and multi-passionate business owners to help them rediscover the creativity in their businesses, and sometimes that includes helping to make their ideas happen. For more about me and my services, visit my website.If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw To read about Face 2 Face Maidenhead, visit the websiteAnd keep an ear out next week for Episode 2, with Janie Skuse. Subscribe below on Substack so you won’t miss it!Sharing this audio with othersIf you enjoy this audio, please tell others about it, so they can listen too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com