Maverick Mind

What if branding wasn’t about picking the right fonts—but about choosing the version of yourself you’re ready to bring forward? In this episode of Maverick Mind , I sit down with Isabel Bagsik—soulful brand designer and founder of Unconventional Bliss —to explore what it really means to build a brand from the inside out. We dive into: – Why burnout is often a branding issue – Reconnecting with you...

In this solo episode, Ellie explores what it means to honour your creative self when your energy feels scattered and your voice feels filtered. From navigating life shifts and burnout to reimagining success on your own terms, this is a soulful reminder that your vision isn’t just about your work—it’s about your life. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin but still holding a big dream, this is your...

What happens when your creativity gets silenced too early—and what does it take to reclaim it later in life? In this episode, I speak with Honorata, an artist, creative counsellor, and founder of Artlysing —a therapeutic approach to using creativity as a tool for healing, not just expression. She shares her story of leaving corporate life, rediscovering her creative voice through art journaling, a...

She walked away from toxic agency life to build a creative studio rooted in purpose—and never looked back. In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Shaller, founder of Outside Minds Creative , to explore what it really takes to build a brand that drives change. We unpack the myths around sustainable branding, why great design matters more than ever, and how creatives can lead powerful movements wit...

“Be daring, be decisive, be different.” That was the mantra that shaped my creative journey, passed down from my dad—a lifelong artist and visionary. And today, I’m sharing an episode that embodies that message in a way I’ve never done before. I’m joined by Frank King , a stand-up comedian turned 12-time TEDx speaker on mental health and suicide prevention . With a background in comedy, writing fo...

If you’re a visionary creative — an artist, designer, musician, writer, or performer — who feels stuck in cycles of overwhelming thoughts, self-doubt, or creative anxiety, this guided meditation is your reset button. Inside this powerful 15-minute practice , you’ll be guided to gently release the limiting beliefs, inner criticism, and mental noise that have been clouding your creative vision. Usin...

Sustainability isn’t just about what you create—it’s about the movement you lead. How do you build a brand that aligns with your values and drives real change? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Smith , founder of Revivre , a sustainable swimwear brand, to talk about: What it really takes to build a mission-driven brand in today’s world. The leadership identity shift that every creative entrep...

This week I'm joined by Shaylnn Lavelle: a former exotic dancer turned digital nomad and empowerment coach for women.  Shay’s life has been a testament to the power of reinvention; she walked away from a life of addiction and got sober at 19 with no safety net, later she entered the underground worlds of money, sex, and power as a stripper, where she earned a B.A. in Business by day, while dan...

I’ve felt it too; that pang of nausea the moment you’re about hit ‘post’ or share a piece of work for the first time.  What we do as creative requires quite an astronomical amount of bravery.  Sharingyour heart and your creations with people you may never meet rrequiresvulnerability, which is a dance in itself…. Throw in the idea of sharing it online, or being up there on stage,and it multiplies t...

Rachel is a creative writer and artist with over 20 years of experience crafting mandalas as a meditative art practice.  Balancing her passion for creativity with a busy professional life, she developed the Focus Flow Formula, a mindful productivity system designed to help creatives prioritize what truly matters. This system allowed her to carve out time for her passion projects, including authori...

This week I'm joined by Anne Alexander-Sieder: Actress, Screenwriter and founder of Act Bold.  Anne was a professional Actor in the US before she moved to Germany for love, started a family.. and ended up taking a 16 year break from her acting career. She then relaunched in a new country, with a different language and managed to match her previous success.  In an industry like acting or perfor...

This week I'm joined by traditionally published thriller-fiction author N V Peacock. She’s been published by world-renowned houses like Harper Collins, Canelo/ Penguin and Simon & Schuster in the US. She’s represented by David Higham Literary agents and also the co-host of the podcast ‘The Red Rabbit Hole’: where true crime meets thriller fiction. We talk:  Nicky’s journey early life and being...

Happy New Year All! This week I'm sitting down solo to chat about all things goal-setting and vision-creating, why I've found that many artistic and creative minds don't resonate with the traditional goal-setting methods we're taught... and, of course, what to do instead. I'll guide you through a vision-building exercise to anchor in your values and direction, talk you through why I believe creati...

This week I’m joined by Hip-hop artist J.Henry: a queer multiethnic artist and storyteller who’s spent his life bridging worlds—combining the structured logic of data science with the raw, emotional power of hip-hop. Hi says: “My music is all about exploring identity, resilience, and what it means to forge your own path when the world expects you to follow the rules. I’ve made it my mission to bre...

This week I’m joined by Emily King: Breathwork Teacher, Marketing Strategist, and founder of The C Word online magazine for women.  She blends strategic consultancy with transformative breathwork to guide high-powered female entrepreneurs in wellness and lifestyle industries toward holistic business growth. With over nine years of experience and a unique approach that integrates mindset, breathwor...

This week I’m joined by Holly Hughes: TEDx speaker, an award-winning author, and an intuitive healer. Holly Started her career in film and TV production in Hollywood and now draws inspiration from her journey, into her speaking, writing, and healing practices. She’s won Barnes and Noble Best of awards, danced with both traditional and self-publishing, gone viral for an essay she wrote about being...

This week I’m joined by Missoni Lanza: Song writer-turned- studio owner, creative director and movement specialist.  Missoni is a comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor and Movement Specialist with over a decade of experience in the Pilates and movement industry, and entrepreneurship having founded two thriving studios and consulting many more small businesses around branding, creative direc...

How to collapse time and create an impact through your work right from the get-go 🚀 When I started this podcast it was essential for me to create intentionally and use this platform to guide you towards creative success much faster than going at it alone. In this episode, I break down the first three things I'd do if I was starting a creative business again. I talk: - The role of a good mentor -...

This week I’m joined by Jocelyn Bates: Jocelyn is a Cultivator of Curiosity and Creativity in the Human Experiment. She is Soul Art Guide, Akashic Records Guide, Yoga Nidra Guide, and Human Design Coach. She is also an Expressive Arts Therapist/Intermodal and an EFT Master Practitioner. She has been working with people for over 25 years in different capacities to help them find their authenticity...

**Trigger warning: this episode contains details of domestic violence, if you find similar themes upsetting I'd advise you to choose another episode or come back next week :) This week I’m joined by award-winning photographer + Mentor Brit Nicole.  Brit is a seasoned photographer who came from an abusive marriage where her ability to have any type of income, do any type of art, or have any kind of...

This week I’m joined by Lisa Markovits - a Jazz singer, multifaceted artist, and founder of the Pa’Arriba Foundation, a foundation aiming to end the cycles of domestic violence in Ecuador.   After living in Quito, Ecuador for 30 years, she has returned to the US, where she is bringing her experience as founder and President of Pa’Arriba Foundation to create Own It Baby!, a company dedicated to hel...

This week I’m joined by Alise Kabakoff founder of ‘Knit me, Sew me’, a craft-based business she she’s now been running for 24 years.   We talk: Alise’s journey towards taking up knitting, crochet and sewing as a hobby, then as a business. Her ‘why’ that’s driven her through every high and low so far  The power of handmade and craftsmanship as opposed to man-produced things Starting part-time and t...

What if your story could help someone through the hardest time in their life? This week I’m joined by sought-after speaker, book publisher + marketer Melanie Herschorn.  She is on a mission to support and empower creative business owners and consultants to publish and promote their signature book so that we can share their important message with those who need to hear it. We talk: * Melanie’s jour...

This week I’m joined by Kenny J. Wilkins - Celebrated RnB/soul artist & music producer. At a time when integrity within the music industry (and Hollywood in general) has come into question, I’ve been thinking a lot about the journey someone takes to fame or just to follow their path to ‘success’.  I’ve had the pleasure (mostly) of meeting some of the most celebrated people in entertainment. I’...

What does it take to bring out that ‘thing’?  ….You know, that ’something-something ’ that sets a dancer, performer, or artist apart from everyone else. This week on the podcast I’m joined by award-winning choreographer and dance educator Lesie Kuny.  With 20+ years of experience in the dance world, guiding all ages, genres, styles, and environments. Leslie truly lives up to her mantra or a human-...