StyLitch Chats With Creatives

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Joe Brayford. Joe is a food and drinks photographer, based in London.  We chat about how we connected over country music and chilled games, how Joe has honed in on his drinks photography, and how important it is to have other creatives to bounce off of.  Find Joe Here:  Instagram: @todays_tipple Portfolio: todays-tipple.com Support the show Buy me a c...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Stuart Amos. Stu is a North East based creative content producer and videographer, who has worked on a mirad of shows, all around the world! (One of my personal favourites, Tattoo Fixers!) It was lovely to have a chat with Stu about his career path so far, his experience during covid, and how settling into a full time position works for him.  Find Stu...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Benny London.  Benny and I first met in 2019, when his agent popped their head in and asked if we had space in our test shoot day for another model. Since then, I've watch Benny's career go from strength to strength, shooting campaigns that have landed him on billboards!  Benny's energy is so vibrant, and he has certainly inspired me to...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to food stylist Ben Broom.  Ben and I met on a big Christmas supermarket shoot, in the heat of summer. I got to see Ben's craft up close, and collaborate with him on the shoot.  We chat about Ben's journey, how his mum (Sally Broom!) inspired his food styling career, how the French mountains have his heart, and what his job actually entails! (c...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Zara - Dee Hannay. Zara - Dee is a creative mindset and business coach, focusing on freelancers within the creative industries. Zara - Dee and I met over a LinkedIn post, a week prior to this recording. Something clicked, and I thought "I need to interview this person!"  We chat about how Zara - Dee changed career paths, from an aspiring act...

Send a text On today's episode, I have something a little different for you.  I'm chatting to myself! In a nutshell, I wanted to explore the thoughts of a freelancer on down time, after many messages from others saying they felt the same!  Let me know your thoughts! You can find my work here: www.stylitch.co.uk Insta: @stylitch  /@stylitch_chatswithcreatives  Hempwell CBD Affiliate Want...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Mark Stringer.  Mark's a managing director of AHOY, a branding agency in the Northwest.  He's also a non-exec director of Creative Spark, a contracting market director at a dairy company, and he's also a photographer and also has a business with his wife, hiring and selling camper vans and camper van products. Phew, that's a lot of...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to returning guest, Debby Donnelly-Addison about Ai and what effect it is having on the creative industries.  To say I was gobsmacked at 99% of the research Debby was telling me, and I was SILENT, is really saying something! I had little knowledge of Ai technology and its capabilities, Debby really opened my eyes (and mind) to how extraordinary this tech...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Kate Campbell. Kate is a designer, and creativity coach, running event and workshops in the north west.  We chat about Kate's creative journey so far, how she has completed two degrees, runs her interior design business, and holds events as a creativity coach for her creativity membership, and the public. We also chat about how as creatives, we o...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to artist Katie Suthers.  Katie is based in Manchester, and recently started her artist business. She regularly designs window artwork for shops and pubs, alongside artwork for baby showers etc. We chat about how uni isn't for everyone, (and how that's ok!) what inspires her, and how to avoid burnout.  Book Katie to do a mural or window art for...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Mark Bell.  Mark is a freelance illustrator and artist, based in Manchester. He designs artwork for the likes of Warner, Universal, Sega and Aardman Sky.  We chat about how Mark went freelance - what it's like running your own business, his favourite thing to draw, and the screen printing process.  We mention the Lion King piece Mark has on his w...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Nick Lampers.  Nick is a well rounded creative, with skills in photography, retouching, and now turning his hand to CGI work. Nick has started a collaborative studio called CPI - Create, Persevere, Inspire - collaborating with people around the world.  Nick is based in Detroit, USA, and it was lovely to have a philosophical conversation with a fellow...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Natalie Goodwin. Natalie is a lifestyle and product photographer, based in Manchester.  We chat about how Natalie got into her current photography job, how many different strings she has to her bow, and how she hates tinsel! (Love a bit of Christmas studio chat!)  Find Natalie here:  Insta: @natalie_goodwin_photography web: www.nataliegoodwinphotograp...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Liz McCracken.  Liz is a graphic designer based in Manchester. Liz has had various graphic design jobs, before diving into the freelance world.  We chat about how needing other creatives to bounce ideas off is essential, how spinning loads of plates is part of the freelance life, and how imposter syndrome effects us all.  Find Liz here:  Insta: @liz_m...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Jak Spedding. Jak is a interiors and architecture photographer, based in the North West.  We chat about how the way he runs his business has changed over the years, his uni experience, and how saying No to a job was one of the best things he could have done.  Find Jak here: LinkedIn: Jak Spedding  Web: www. Jakspedding.com   Hempwell CBD Affiliate Wan...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Rob Oades.  Rob is a photographer based in Austin, Texas, and has worked with Rankin, Eastpak, Lululemon to name a few!  We chat about how Robs journey got him to Austin Texas, some funny stories from sets he has worked on, and how he is still part of the Rankin family.  Find Rob here: Insta: @roboadesstudio  www.roboades.com Hempwell CBD Affiliate Wa...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Jodie Thackray. Jodie is a social media manager, photographer and stylist, and currently juggles all three!  Jodie's photography business, Photo and Flourish, covers everything from styled shoots, to relaxed headshots and weddings.  We chat about how her creativity flows through her work and hobbies, what it's like to have so many plates spi...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Fran Hughes.  Fran is a freelance retoucher, based in Manchester. We chat about her career so far, how she came to being freelance, and everything we have to balance as a freelancer running our own businesses.   If you're thinking of going freelance, give this episode a listen, there's lots of hints and tips in there!  Find Fran here:  Insta...

Send a text On this week's episode, I chat to the gorgeous Debby Donnelly - Addison. Debby is a baker, author and former lawyer! We chat (for hours, admittedly!) about how Debby became a wedding cake baker, food stylist and photographer, author, and how her struggles in her Law job made her switch lanes to something she loved. We also get nitty gritty with her illness, other people's exp...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Kim-Joy. Kim-Joy is a baker, author and mental health ambassador, based just outside Leeds. We first met when I got asked to prop Kim-Joy's most recent book "Bake me a cat".  Kim-Joy rose to fame after her success on Great British Bake Off in 2018, and has since written several baking books, along with a graphic novel!  Kim-Joy and I ch...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Luke O'Brien.  Luke is a graphic designer, and owner of O'Briens beer cafe in Holmfirth. We chat about Luke's creative career, how he ended up on TV, and his journey into opening a beer cafe with his wife. (Nelson the frenchie also makes an appearance!) Find Luke here:  Insta: @luke_arthurjack @obriensbeercafe  Hempwell CBD Affiliate Wa...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Kristin Aleksandrova.  Kristin is in her last year of uni, studying a photography course. We chat about how hard it was to study during  covid, how good her course is, and her next steps in the creative world!  Find Kristin here:  Insta: @kristinaleksandrv  Hempwell CBD Affiliate Want to try CBD for a fraction of the price? Click on the link below for...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Jo Coates. Jo is a stylist, and owns The Home Stylist, where she interior designs for show homes.  She is also juggling motherhood, along with running her businesses. We chat about how important it is to keep your creativity flowing, and how hard it can be to spin all of the plates at once!  Follow Jo here:  @jo.coates.stylist @the.homestylists  www.t...

Send a text On today's episode, I chat to Lauren Siddons.  Lauren is a make up artist and beautician based in Cambridgeshire. We regale about how we first met, the wedding industry, and how Lauren and her husband Liam are wasting no time ticking off their travel bucket list!  Find Lauren and her make up videos here:  Instagram: @laurensiddons_mua_  @befabulous_laurensiddons Hempwell CBD Affil...

Send a text On this weeks episode, I chat to Anastasia Haffenden. Anastasia is a stylist and singer, under the name of Tyrer. We first met, many moons ago, both working in a Mancunian photography studio. Since then, Anastasia has moved down to London, to continue styling and pursue her singing career.  We chat about what inspires her music and styling, how moving slightly out of the city was a goo...