The Learn. Create. Thrive. Podcast

How you can turn your creative passion into a lucrative business? Is giving up a reliable 9-5 job to pursue your creative career right for you? The team touch on legalities such as contracts, proposals, the difference between a sole trader and a limited company, dealing with difficult clients and managing workload as well as refining your brand and how to target your ideal audience, finding your n...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Learn Create Thrive Podcast Host:  Karl Taylor Guests:  Tim Gaudion (Creative Director & Illustrator), Ben Thoume (Video Production Lead) and Emma Harris (Creative Marketing Executive) Episode Overview: In this episode, Karl Taylor and his guests dive into the phenomenon of creative block—a challenge faced by creatives of all types. With lively discussions and actio...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Learn Create Thrive Podcast Host:  Karl Taylor Guests: Tim Gaudion (Creative Director & Illustrator) Ben Thoume (Video Production Lead) Emma Harris (Creative Marketing Executive) Episode Overview: In this episode, Karl and his creative team discuss the core differences between photography and cinematography, exploring storytelling techniques, technical setups, and e...

Host:  Karl Taylor Guests: Tim Gaudion (Creative Director & Illustrator) Ben Thoume (Video Production Lead) Emma Harris (Creative Marketing Executive) Episode Overview: In this episode of the Learn Create Thrive Podcast, Karl Taylor and his team delve into the fundamental yet often overlooked element of all visual art forms- light. From photography and cinematography to illustration and market...

What does it mean to be creative? Are some people naturally more creative, or can it be learned and nurtured? In this episode, we dive into the value of creativity and how to bring it into practice in your daily life. We’ll explore the role of what you consume—how absorption, inclination, and enjoyment shape your creative potential. Plus, we’ll tackle a common obstacle: does fear of failure hold y...

Why are creatives so bad at marketing? It’s not always as easy as just having a passion - you’ve got to market it too if you want to actually make some money out of it!  From why it’s so unnatural to show off your skills, to knowing where to spend your time in the overwhelming world of marketing. Delve into this topic with the Visual Education team - a bunch of creatives and marketeers themselves!...

In this episode of the Learn. Create. Thrive. Podcast , Karl Taylor (photographer/filmmaker), Emma Harris (marketing executive), Benjamin Thoume (video production head), and Tim Gaudion (artist and illustrator) tackle a thought-provoking topic: the excuses people use to avoid being creative. The team dives into common creative roadblocks like "I don’t have the right gear" and explores why these ex...

In this episode, Ben, Karl, Tim, and Emma dive into the murky waters of originality in creative work. When does borrowing an idea become stealing it? Is everything just a remix, or is there a clear boundary between inspiration and plagiarism? From iconic lawsuits to everyday creativity, the gang debates the ethics, gray areas, and consequences of taking influence from others. Along the way, they s...

In this episode, join Karl, Emma, Ben, and Tim from Visual Education as they dive into a lively discussion on social media: Has it really ruined everything? Could they live without it, or do they wish it never existed? This thought-provoking conversation explores the highs and lows of social media in today's world, questioning its impact on our lives and whether it’s a tool for connection or chaos...

Is AI a threat to visual artists? Do we need to worry about losing our jobs to the algorithm? Is it already happening? Join Karl, Tim, Ben and Emma from the Visual Education team to see what they have to say about the rise of AI and their predictions for the future of the creative arts.