StyLitch Chats With Creatives

Send a textWhat happens when an illustrator discovers they're awesome at finding clients for other illustrators? For Darren Dilieto, it sparked a 20-year journey building Hireillo, a revolutionary platform connecting illustrators with clients while challenging industry norms.Darren's story begins in the early 2000s before social media existed, when he created a popular blog called The Little Chimp Society as a central hub for illustrators. Recognizing his talent for networking and connecting artists with opportunities, he transformed this foundation into a membership-based community that offers a refreshing alternative to traditional agencies taking 30% of artists' earnings.Find Darren Here:facebook.com/hireilloillo.social/@hireilloinstagram.com/hireillolinkedin.com/company/hireillowww.hireillo.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textFrom the darkroom to the digital realm, Beth Perkins takes us on a captivating journey through her evolution as a creative retoucher. Processing black and white photos with her father at just six years old sparked a lifelong passion that would eventually lead Beth from Canada to the UK, where she now runs her own creative retouching business.Find Beth here:Instagram @beth_petrie_creative Portfolio: www.bethpetriecreative.co.ukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-perkins-26b65425/ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textEvery creative career has humble beginnings. For videographer Marcus Brooks, it was a Sony Ericsson flip phone with a basic video editor that sparked a lifelong passion. That early fascination with piecing together clips evolved through experimental YouTube videos, technical education, and eventually, full-time freelance work filming everything from charity events to feature documentaries.Find Marcus here:Instagram: @marcusbrooksfilms Portfolio: www.mbrooksfilms.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn this week's episode, I chat to Neil Shearer. We chat about Neil's unusual path into photography, his love of sports, and how a passion project of his lead to paid work!Find Neil here:Web: www.neilshearer.comTikTok: @neilshearerart Instagram: @neilshearer_photography  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Faisal Shah. Faisal is a 3d artist and animator, with a passion for Skateboarding!We chat about Faisal's career, his passions and his inspirations. We also tackle some sensitive subjects, including race. You can hear Faisal's drive for his business throughout our chat. Find Faisal here: Instagram: @faisaltreshahWeb: www.faisalshah.co.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaisalShah3D Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Valeria Medici. Valeria is a prop painter and scenic artist, based in Northampton. We chat about how her journey has been peppered with luck, and how she gets to take the "ping" off props! Find Valeria here: Web: valeriamedici.comIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126322/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Insta: @valeriamedici90 Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to photographer Jonny Wilson. Jonny shares with me his journey into watch photography, how he's a Broncolor ambassador, and what it's like to work on really expensive watches!Find Jonny here:Instagram: @jonnywphoto / @jnystudios_Website: www.jonnywilsonphoto.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to pivot queen, Meghan Grant! We have a deep dive into Meghan's pivots, how a difficult childhood made her re-assess where she wanted to be in life, and how she's exploring her heritage via her art. Find Meghan here:Web: www.leva-mabi.com*Delicate subjects are discussed in this episode, so if you're not in a place to listen right now then please skip past.* Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Yannis Stergioulis, all the way from Athens! Yannis is a trailer editor for a TV Channel in Greece, and shares his story of how he got to where he is, along with a couple of passions he has, which include kite surfing! Find Yannis here:Newsletter: https://yannis-stergioulis.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*1fd6pm9*_gcl_au*ODIwMTM4OTU1LjE3MzY3NTg4MjA.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yannisstergioulisNostr: [email protected] Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Director of Photography, Tom Cressey. We chat about Tom's love of film, how a slug he filmed had to have a break, and how he ended up on a battle ship filming yachts!Find Tom here: Insta: @tom__cressey_dopWeb: www.tomcressey.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to artist Natasha Aldred, of The Pendle Witch Project. We chat about Natasha's uni experience, how she takes inspiration from folklore and witchy things, and how her whole family are creative! Oh, and if anyone knows what the teddy shop is, let us know in the comments! Find Natasha Here:Instagram: @thependlewitchproject Web: www.thependlewitchproject.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Creative Lead, Teresa Trivunovic, who moved over to the Darkside! (She made the jump from Agency to Client side!) We have a good natter about how she decided to make the jump, how creativity can be found in lots of different ways, and how she balances family life with her career. Find T here:Instagram: @t_wag_ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to illustrative designer Chris Stringer.Chris is an illustrative designer from South Wales. After leaving a retail career to work in design, he has since specialised in apparel and swimwear, A ‘jack of most trades’, Chris uses digital and traditional illustrative techniques in his work. He also creates artwork under the moniker Stringerarts, which hops between creepy and fun, often including themes of the occult and fantasy.Find Chris here:@stringerartsstringerarts.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to designer Nick Woodhead. We chat about Nick's love for hiking, his journey into becoming self employed, and what inspires him the most!Find Nick here:Web: https://nwdi.co.uk/Instagram: @nwdinick Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to business owner Jack Graham. Jack is a self taught videographer, and owns and runs Racoon on the Run, based in Manchester. He has also set up a freelancer platform called "Freelancer fightback", which is launching soon!Jack's story is one of perseverance, and boy does he have some cracking stories! Find Jack here:Web: https://www.raccoonontherun.com/Freelancers Fightback: www.freelancefightback.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to tattoo artist Harriet Young. She's based in Tooth and Talon in Ancoats, Manchester, and chats about how she became a tattoo artist, how she got her ADHD diagnosis, and her best and worse place to tattoo!Find Harriet here:Instagram: @lonerosetattoo / @loneroseflash / @toothandtalontattoo Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to food stylist and ex model, Grace Hatley. We have a good chat about Grace's change in careers, how she loves to grow her own food, and the best and worst shoots she's been on!Find Grace here:Insta: @gracehatleyfood / @gracehatley_ / @bossfoodstylists Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Huddersfield artist Aurora Foulds, also known as Rora. Aurora is a freelance artist, who specialises in mark making. We have a chat about her career so far, what it's like to work as an artist whilst being a parent too, and how she creates her artwork! We also have a chat about Aurora's neurodivergence, and endometriosis. If you, like Aurora or I, have Endo, or want to know more about it, here is the link to Endometriosis uk: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ Find Aurora here: Instagram: @xroradox Workshops on Eventbrite, just search: Mark making by Aurora Foulds  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to West Yorkshire based photographer, John Steel.John photograph's weddings, and commercial businesses, in a way that relaxes people to get some fantastic shots!We chat about how John got into photography, how he gets the relaxed shots he shoots, and how weddings have changed over the last decade or so. Find John here:Insta: @johnsteelphoto / @johnsteelcommercial Web: https://www.johnsteelcommercial.com/ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Art Director and photographer Sam Jones.Sam works for a high street fashion retailer, based in Manchester. We chat about Sam's journey into Art Directing, how she loves shooting jewellery (and blooming expensive watches!) and how her move to Manchester came about. Find Sam here:Insta: @samanthajonescreative Web: https://www.samanthajonescreative.com/ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to illustrator Ali O'Neill.Ali and I met in Society - Holmfirth's co-working space - about a year ago. Ali is known for her Folks and Fabric digital illustrations, of people and places in the Holme Valley. Ali's creative journey has seen her train as an archaeological illustrator, work for the BBC, and act! Find Ali here:Instagram: @alioneill_illustration / @folksandfabric  Web: www.alioneillillustration.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to fellow West Yorkshire stylist, Jodie Biddle. We chat everything vintage, her favourite books, and her journey to where she is now, including her social media growth. We also have two special guests - Baby Rue, and Trooper the dog. Find Jodie here:Instagram: @jodiecbiddleTiktok: @jodiemcbiddle Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to Georgia Williams. Georgia is a Social Media Marketing Content and Ideas Expert, and LOVES the colour yellow! We have a lovely chat about Georgia's career - her Bish Bash Batch method, her own podcast, 'Content T with G' and how she made the jump into freelancing. Oh and did I mention Georgia is also an award winner?! Find Georgia here:Instagram: @rayofsocial Web: rayofsocial.com Bish Bash Batch method: rayofsocial/batch  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn today's episode, I chat to designer Jo Higgs. Jo is a graphic designer, based in Hertfordshire, who specialises in branding design. We chat about how she got into design, how she's been on both client and agency side, and how having her children changed the way she works. Find Jo here:Instagram: @johiggscreative Web: https://joannehiggs.co.uk/ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 makes an appearance..Find Suzanne here:Instagram: @suzannefrear_Web: www.suzannefrear.co.uk  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 Jeremy here:Instagram: @jeremykelly_Web: www.jeremykelly.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 style wedding photographer, how he captured one of the only shots of a jockey accident, and how he is coping in a changing industry after the pandemic. Find Ed here:Instagram: @edgoddenWeb: www.edgodden.co.uk It'd be a crime not to book him for your wedding!! Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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: @richmaciverphotoWeb: www.richmaciver.photo Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 self employed, and I find out what a Brand Strategist is!Find Sophie here:Instagram: @sophieoconnorltd Web: Sophieoconnor.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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: @studio27elevenWeb: www.27eleven.co.uk  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 tv and film shoots, and how sometimes, it's not that glamourous at all!Find Jo and her Northern Stylist crew here:Instagram: @jo_nothernfoodstylist2   / @thenorthernfoodstylistsWeb: www.thenorthernfoodstylist.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 experiences. Find Hannah here:Instagram: @hellohannaholivia / @Soberbutterflycollective / @boldasevents / @sober.business.network  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 between shoots. She also shares with me the reasons why she set up these boundaries, and how the name Studio Gently came about. Find Anna here:Instagram: @studiogently /@learngently Web: www.studiogently.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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: @eddfuryphotoWeb: www.edwardfury.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 shows, and how she creates her work. Find Emma here:Instagram: @emmalouisebutler  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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:Instagram: @daniellerichardsoncreative Web: www.daniellerichardsoncreative.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 family!Find Tom here:Instagram: @tomcchef / @woodrow_studiosWeb: www.woodrowstudios.co.uk  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 launched a book, and also has several collaborations happening this year! Find Ayesha here:Instagram: @zeecreation_huddersfieldWeb:  https://zeecreation.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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!) and how she is learning to find her voice in her healing journey after having the boys. Find Lydia here:Insta: @littletwinworld / @lydsmai  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 chat too!Find Cameron here:Instagram:  @continuous_portrait_project  /  @cppphotgraphy_ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 was a journey in itself! Find Kayleigh here:Instagram: @bediddywares_  / @bediddy_Web: www.bediddyshop.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 stills. Find Rachelle here:Instagram: @rachellecousineauWeb: https://www.rachellecousineau.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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!Find Faye here:Instagram: @fayeaydinhairmakeupWebsite: www.fayeaydin.com Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 advice (and maybe have a moan too!)Find Chris here:Instagram: @chrisjwright_Discord chat: https://discord.gg/S7QdcMK3fJ Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 creatives are always trying to improve (hence his nickname Shit Jesus), how we're inspired by lots of different things around us, and his first ever tattoo at 16!Find Josh here:Instagram: @shitjesusWebsite:  www.shitjesus.com(And it'd be an absolute crime if you don't sign up to his news letters) Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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: @hellokatystudioWebsite:  www.hellokaty.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 lots of different clients as a freelance content creator and visual artist. Find Immy here:Insta:  @immy_lily Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textBonus 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 people to connect with other creatives in the area,  often forming connections who end up working together on creative projects.They still have spaces in their creative bubbles in Feb and March!Find Wilson's Republic here:Website: https://www.wilsonsrepublic.comInsta: @wilsons.republicCreative Bubbles website: http://www.creative-bubbles.co.ukFind Aidan Nolan Here:Insta: @and_studioWeb: www.and-studio.co.ukFind Darren Evans Here:Insta: @engineroomWeb: www.engineroomdesign.comFind Katy Ennis- Hargreaves here:Insta: @hellokatystudioWeb: www.hellokaty.co.uk Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch

Send a textOn 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 here:Instagram: @Nicolestefanos / @nicoleownstylist  Support the showBuy me a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75Support the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2093624/supportInstagram: @stylitch_chatswithcreatives / @stylitch