Small Creator, Big World

⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about how you actually find clients to work with (whether as a part time hustle, or your main gig), breaking it into the two routes we took. Yes, it's about your personal brand, but that doesn't necessarily have to be online. If you've ever felt like you're ready to freelance but...

⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode we talk about the 5 things that actually get you hired by a creator - none of which involve a polished CV.One of us has hired for a creator team. The other got hired by one. So we compared notes on what really makes an application stand out, and why so many people still get ignored. If you...

⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 Bit of a different episode this week - we're coming to you from LA, fresh from Press Publish LA. We flew halfway around the world for this one, so the day after we just sat down and chatted about all of it — what the event was actually like, the people we met (yep, the Try Guys), and why getting on a plan...

🎨 Get your copy of Bite-Size Creativity - https://beckyisj.gumroad.com/l/bitesizedcreativity ***** Hey World 👋 In this episode we talk about Becky's new book Bite Size Creativity - and how garnishing your spaghetti might just be the first step to starting a YouTube channel. We get into the four saboteurs killing your creative practice, how to create a frictionless system, and how Becky's publish...

🚨 Sign up to our free Intro to Claude Code workshop (no coding experience needed) - https://luma.com/gttz23t7*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about how Becky accidentally built an entire suite of creator tools, all without knowing how to code. We explain what Claude Code is, why it matters for creators on a budget, and walk you through exactly what's possible for us small creators. If y...

🚨 Sign up to our Small Creator Big World Newsletter: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com🧡 Join our (free!) Creator Office Hours: https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about the quiet pressure of the creator economy - the feeling that you should be growing faster, posting more, and turning everything into a business. We chat about creating alongside a full-...

🚨 Sign up to our Small Creator Big World Newsletter: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com ***** Hey World 👋 In this episode, we go down the email list rabbit hole. We talk about whether every creator really needs a newsletter, what a lead magnet really is, and then brainstorm our own in real time. If you’ve ever thought “I should probably start an email list” but don’t really know why … thi...

🚨 Sign up to our newsletter for small creators - https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com ***** Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about hosting our first ever Creator Office Hours - why we decided to stop over-planning and just test the idea, what actually happened when people showed up, and what the questions revealed about what small creators *really* need. We share everything we learned f...

🚨 Sign up to our newsletter for small creators - https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we tried to answer a deceptively simple question: what even is a small creator? Somewhere along the way, we unpacked why we don’t want this podcast to be about optimisation - and what we actually want it to be instead. We talk building community over “expert advice,” why st...

⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we’re looking back on 2025 as small creators - the goals we set (and ignored), the career curveballs we didn’t plan for, and what actually moved the needle when everything felt a bit chaotic. We talk quitting without a perfect plan, learning in public, our accidental podcast “wrapped,” an...

Hey World 👋 In this episode, we share our top resources for small creators, from podcasts to people to follow. Instead of adding to the noise, we’re sharing the few resources that have helped us think clearer and create better, including one that we keep forwarding to our friends because it’s just THAT good. If you’re a small creator feeling overwhelmed by options and advice, this one’s for you...

Hey World 👋 In this solo episode of Small Creator Big World, I (Becky) talk about why I left journalism for content creation - and why I think other journalists should consider the switch too. We get into why so many journalists are jumping into podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube, what you gain (and lose) when you leave a newsroom, and why owning your audience matters more than being attached to...

Hey World 👋 In this episode, we dive into why finding your creative people matters so much - from the loneliness of starting out to the huge boost you get from having a squad who gets it. We talk about writing processes, idea storage, giving and receiving feedback, and how creator group chats quietly become the engine behind everything you make. If you’re building your thing and want to feel a li...

Hey World 👋 In this episode, we’re talking through the practical side of getting set up for client work - including how we approached the sole trader vs limited company decision and everything we learned along the way. We walk through the actual conversations, the back-and-forth, the unexpected admin, and what ended up shaping Bhav’s choice. It’s very much a “here’s what we learned while trying t...

Hey World 👋 In this episode, we share exactly how we went from zero to eleven clients in thirty days - through showing up consistently, creating small offers, and turning online conversations into real work. We also dig into building a personal brand that actually works - one that opens doors, attracts opportunities, and helps you find your people without feeling forced or fake. From LinkedIn exp...

📚 Good Work by Paul Millerd: https://amzn.to/3KCRpTO If you’ve ever felt stuck wondering what role work should play in your life, this book is for you. *Good Work* is full of insights on building a career that aligns with your values and energy. We both love it, it’s changed how we think about our own paths, and we can’t recommend it enough 😊 Hey World 👋 In this episode, we explore what it real...

Hello World 👋 This month we ditched the agenda and let the mics roll — a yapping session on life, work, burnout, creative wins, and a few chaotic tech moments. We chat about: 📚 Bhav’s love letter to Meditations for Mortals (and Becky’s confusion on the title) 🏃‍♀️ Becky’s third (and last?) Hyrox 🧠 Bhav’s reflections on taking three months off work and what comes next 👩🏻‍💻 Becky adjusting to...

Hello World 👋 In June's episode, we're tackling the question that every creator eventually stumbles on: should I start a second channel (or platform, or IG account or Substack etc)?We chat about:😱 Bhav telling her family she’s left her full-time job😵‍💫 Becky asking Bhav if she should start a second Substack🚀 Some examples of when second channels work and why🤷‍♀️ How to know if an idea is wor...

Hello World 👋 We’re diving into the age-old creator dilemma: should you be consistent, or should you prioritise quality? In this episode of Small Creator, Big World, we share what we’ve learned from building in public, burning out, and getting back on track. We chat about:– Why Bhav’s podcast died a slow, perfectionist death– Becky's 3-year publishing streak (on Substack) and how she’s now in too...

Hello World 👋 In our very first episode, we (Becky & Bhav) talk about the start of our creator journeys, including our side-hustle newsletters, YouTube videos, and working for two of the big cohort-based online courses on the internet. 🎬 You can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25e9jyfM72U ***** Find Becky ✍️ Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com 🎬 You...