Creative Rebels

At 18 years old Esmee was told by doctors that she would never walk again, after she was paralysed from the waist down during a routine procedure. Not only has Esmee learnt to walk again, she has developed incredible grit, stamina and mental toughness by continually challenging herself in everything that she does. Now a personal trainer, presenter and public speaker. Esmee is using her platform to...

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Lily Mercer is a DJ, journalist, editor and content creator. Lily's has built her career one brick at a time and is the perfect example of 'make your own luck' Her hip-hop blog got her noticed (and employed) by radio station Rinse FM, and one of her interviews on Rinse landed her a show on Apple's Beats Radio. Lily champions new artists and has an incredible track record when it comes to giving ai...

Oliur is a web designer, photographer and entrepreneur. He is a really versatile creative who understands how to be successful and uses design to solve problems for his clients. We felt an instant connection with Oliur, because he is a learner. We talk in this episode about that constant quest for getting better at anything in life comes from learning! To win a trip to Adobe Max in LA visit; http:...

Cate Sevilla is a journalist, an editor and an editorial consultant. Cate is one of the most experienced and respected figures in online publishing. She was the Editor in Chief at the Pool, she helped establish Buzzfeed in the UK, worked at Google and Microsoft and even ran her own online magazine for 5 years. We caught Cate at an interesting time as she is diving back into life as a freelancer, u...

In this new weekly Q&A series we'll be answering YOUR questions around a certain topic. Need help with something? Not sure what to do next? Drop us a question on instagram @rebelscreate. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Anna Barnett is a chef and a food blogger. After working some ‘dream jobs’ at MTV, Channel Four and House of Holland Anna finally realised that food was what she was most passionate about. Anna runs supper clubs, cooking classes, has written a book, ‘Eat the week’, and has collaborated with brands like Grey Goose and Soho House. Her ethos is all about positive thinking and just going for any oppor...

Octavia Bromell shares her creative journey in this bonus episode! Tink started making art and illustrations when struggling with anxiety and depression, using creativity to stay positive and focused. We partnered with Adobe to bring you this episode, as part of their ‘Creatfulness’ campaign. For a chance to win a trip to Adobe Max in LA visit; http://bit.ly/createfulness Get full access to Creati...

This week's Creative Rebel is Angelica Malin; Editor-in-Chief of About Time Magazine which she started straight out of university. It's an online mag that shares all the places that it’s ‘About Time’ you visited. Angelica is also the Founder of the About Time Academy which aims to help millennials navigate the world as it is today and dispel the myths that no longer serve us. Get full access to Cr...

Need help with your side hustle? Want to grow your audience? Worried about the next step in your business? 'Creative Thinking' is here to help. Every session will be a deep dive into specific issues that are holding our listeners back. Have a question? Email connect@rebelscreate.com or DM @rebelscreate on Instagram. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Creative Rebel - Vicky Graham is the founder of Vicky’s Donuts. She started off with a side hustle, that evolved into a hugely successful online donut delivery service. Her donuts are super creative, both in terms of flavours but also with designs (she’s made pizza donuts, rainbow donuts, heart-shaped donuts, Yoda donuts and everything in between) Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebe...

Sara Tasker is a blogger, photographer, writer and a business coach who says; “the internet (especially instagram) changed my life”. Sara went from working for the NHS to building her own hugely successful business and is passionate about helping others to do the same. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Poppy Chancellor is an illustrator and a ‘papercut’ artist, but her work is more punk rock than arts and crafts! Poppy addresses themes in her work that she gives a shit about; femininity, women helping women and most recently; dealing with death. Poppy works regularly with brands like Adidas and Cath Kidston and has even been commissioned by the Queen! She has a tireless work ethic and is a perfe...

Recorded live at the Apple store in Covent Garden - Alice Liveing is a health & wellbeing influencer, bestselling author and Personal Trainer. Using her own experience of transforming her lifestyle, Alice has inspired a shift in the modern-day consumer’s attitude to healthy eating and exercise. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

This weeks Creative Rebel is Viv Groskop; a journalist, a stand up comedian, an author and a speaker. Her latest book; How to Own The Room studies some of the greatest public speakers of all time and dissects what it takes to not only speak and present but to just live more confidently in your own skin. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Alex Gamsu Jenkins is a creative illustrator and cartoonist. His work is funny, thoughtful and very relatable (with touches of the grotesque!) Alex has had work featured by many publications including Vice, NME and The New York Times. Alex finds his inspiration when he sits down and just starts drawing. He starts with a subject and then a story ensues that takes his characters to another dimension...

Hannah Pixie Snow is a tattoo artist and a creative free spirit. Hannah has built a huge audience over the years but doesn't use her platform in the typical 'influencer' way we've become accustomed to. Instead, she mobilises her following to help various causes that she's passionate about and has raised a huge amount of money for charity. She's soon to embark on a new chapter in Nepal where she an...

Tatty Devine is a jewellery company, created by artists Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden. We've all read that most businesses fail before five years. Rosie and Harriet are currently celebrating their 20th! Their business started with a bag of found leather offcuts that they started selling on a market stall and now their creations are worn by the likes of Nina Nesbit, Noel Fielding, Jessie J and B...

Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He has written fiction and non-fiction and over the years has become an expert on storytelling itself. For years Joseph Campbell's 'Hero's Journey' has been used as the way to craft 'perfect stories' and in recent years there have been attempts to crack the 'bestseller code'. Will looks at the actual science behind stories and why we tell them to ourselves an...

Joe is Co-Founder and MD of Ugly Drinks, a fruit flavoured sparkling water brand on a mission to shake up the drinks industry and provide people with a genuinely healthy and exciting alternative to overly sugary and sweetened drinks. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Adam J Kurtz is an artist and author. Adam has published five books, he’s collaborated with brands like Urban Outfitters and Dr Martens and he has spoken on stages across the world, from New York to Australia. Adam is most well-known for his scribbled post it notes (in his now infamous handwriting). He has a way of hitting on exactly what we’re all thinking. Get full access to Creative Rebels at c...

Cindy Gallop is a speaker, consultant and the founder of 'sex-tech' startup ‘Make Love Not Porn’. Cindy has spoken on stages around the world and her Ted Talk where Make Love Not Porn was launched has had well over 2million views. Make Love Not Porn is a social sex video sharing platform. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Toure is a writer, a journalist, a podcaster and has published 5 books. He has interviewed icons like Rhianna, Zadie Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Wu Tang, Santigold, Travis Scott, Biggie Smalls and Lady Gaga (and loads more!)We actually learnt loads about interviewing from Toure and he was kind enough to spend time off mic, helping us with some interview tips. Get full access to Creative Rebels at crea...

Brandon Woelfel is a photographer. The way he plays with light and colour, invites viewers into an alternate universe where they can create their own stories about the characters that he presents. This magic formula has earned him a massive audience of over 3 million people. We’re proud that this is the first podcast interview he’s given, we loved this chat and think you will too. Get full access...

Camilla Ainsworth was runner up in the 2018 season of the UK ‘Apprentice’. She used the show as a springboard to launch her brand ‘MylkPlus’, which started off as an experiment in her kitchen and is now stocked in Holland and Barratt stores across the UK. Camilla was studying Law, but she told us that she was never passionate about it. It feels like she’s found her calling and with no prior experi...