The Baby Brief

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Beth Morgan , who is a freelance animation director and illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. Sarah Beth is 33 and lives with her husband, Tyler, also an animator, their three-year-old son, Artie, and their dog, Bandit. It was so interesting to hear Sarah Beth’s reflections on the immediate pressure that many parents feel to have a second child as soon as the fir...

In this episode, I chat with Amy Chapman , a producer working in the film industry. Amy has spent a long time abroad, travelling and living in Germany before settling in Brighton with her partner, Luke, who’s a filmmaker. This is a particularly special conversation, as Amy is now seven months pregnant. We talk about how she and Luke navigated the decision to have children, and how supportive the i...

In this episode I chat with Justyna, a 36-year-old illustrator and animator who lives in Dorset with her husband, their dog and their cat. She started out working in communications for the design sector, and then decided to do a master’s in illustration and has been freelancing ever since. More recently she’s been getting into animation too, and she’s already released her first short film, Make a...

In this episode, I sit down with Jade Liessa Wheldon , a multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey has taken her from designing props for films to producing documentaries and directing animations. Now based in North London and in her mid-thirties, Jade brings a wealth of experience and insight to our conversation. We talk about her time in Africa filming a documentary and working with an NGO...

In this episode I chat with Amy , a Creative Director at Scriberia. Amy is 36 and she recently moved from London to Wales with her partner and their 3 year old son. We talked about how she tries to split things equally at home and with the baby and how even with the best intentions, it’s easy to feel torn between wanting to keep your career going and not wanting to miss out on those early years wi...

In this episode I talk to Anna, a graphic designer living in Brighton. Anna is 32 and lives with her partner and their cat Luna. In our chat, we talked about how the children’s conversation came up for her, and what she's most nervous about. We also got into the ups and downs of the creative process, and how building that resilience to try, fail, and keep creating might actually be a strength when...

In this episode I chat with Margaux, creative director and co-founder of Moth , an amazing animation studio based in London. Margaux is 39 and she lives with her partner, their baby Oran and their cat Pantera. As we talked, I could really relate to her story: She opened up about the mixed feelings around having kids, especially when life is already full between close friendships, travel, hobbies,...

In this episode, I speak with Matt, a 41-year-old filmmaker based in Brighton. He shares how the idea of having children never really crossed his mind until he turned 40. Now, in a new relationship, the topic has started to surface more frequently. We talk about the uncertainty that can come with such a life-changing decision, and explore how parenthood might reshape his world — both professionall...

Nell’episodio di oggi parlo con Silvia Clo, regista e autrice freelance di 30 anni che abita a Milano con il suo compagno Sam e il loro gatto Gagarin. Silvia ha una passione e un’energia travolgenti quando parla del suo lavoro, che per lei è anche uno strumento per amplificare temi politici e sociali. Attraverso il cinema, la fotografia e la scrittura ha esplorato le rappresentazioni della comunit...

In this episode, I chat with Tom, an amazing illustrator based in Brighton, where he lives with his wife, their 16-month-old daughter, and their cat, George. Parenthood is still a new adventure for him, and we dive into how he and his wife are navigating the ups and downs—figuring out sleep routines, raising their daughter vegetarian, and, most importantly, handling the financial challenges of lif...

In questo episodio ho avuto il piacere di chiacchierare con Ilenia, creative director di Illo e co-fondatrice, insieme a suo marito Luca, di Illo e Algo . Ilenia e Luca vivono a Torino con i loro due bambini, Milo di 5 anni e Lena di 2. Abbiamo parlato di esperienze personali, come il percorso di fecondazione assistita e l'adozione internazionale, ma anche di come riescano a conciliare la gestione...

In this episode, I sit down with Phoebe, an amazing illustrator, animation director, and co-founder of Arc Studio. At 34, she lives in Southeast London with her partner and their baby. Phoebe’s journey is particularly fascinating, as she navigated years of uncertainty before ultimately deciding to become a parent. She opens up about the factors that influenced her decision and how, during her stru...

In questo episodio parlo con Cristina Portolano, una fumettista freelance che lavora a Bologna. Cristina ha 38 anni e vive insieme al compagno e alla loro bambina di due anni. L’anno scorso, Cristina ha deciso di raccogliere le esperienze genitoriali di alcuni artisti in un'autoproduzione dal titolo Genitore, Artista, altro . Durante la chiacchierata, affrontiamo temi importanti come la scelta di...

This time, I chat with Davide Colla, founder and Creative Director of 150up, a Milan-based creative agency specializing in strategy, design, and content. At 38, Davide lives in Milan with his wife, Silvia, their dog, and their two young kids, aged 5 and 2. Davide and Silvia met at university and now work together as a creative team at 150up. In addition to his role at 150up, Davide is a lecturer a...

In this episode, I chat with Carmen, co-founder of the Barcelona-based animation and illustration studio Nice Shit. At 37, she’s single, thriving as a creative director, and enjoying the freedom to travel and create. But when it comes to having kids, she’s unsure—something many can relate to.. We explore the dilemma of freezing eggs, the importance of building a strong support system beyond family...

EPISODIO IN ITALIANO - In questo episodio parlo con Alice un’illustratrice freelance di 37 anni che vive e lavora a Novara con il suo compagno e i loro due gatti. Alice mi racconta della sua vita childfree tra disegni, volontariato e momenti da sola. Parliamo della difficota’ di comunicare questa decisione al proprio partner e più in generale il renderla pubblica per via del costante giudizio e pr...

In this episode, I chat with Hayley - a creative copywriter and author who lives just outside of London with her husband and their two kids aged 9 and 6. She shares her experience of switching careers from corporate communications to creative copywriting after the birth of her first child, how she and her partner managed life in lockdown with two young children, and the challenges they faced in ba...

EPISODIO IN ITALIANO - In questo episodio, ho avuto il piacere di parlare con Margherita Premuroso - artista, creative director e animatrice freelance. Margherita ha 41 anni e vive a Milano con i suoi due figli di 9 e 11 anni, un cane e un gatto. Mi ha raccontato di come la creatività sia sempre stata una parte essenziale della sua vita. Anche nei primi mesi di maternità, tra notti insonni e nuove...

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Russ - a freelance animator and director based in Brighton. At 40, he’s a dad to two young kids (3 & 5) and still manages to stay deeply involved in the creative scene. This episode explores the challenges and realities of juggling a creative career with family responsibilities. From making time for passion projects to navigating the demands of parenting,...

In questa puntata parlo con Cecilia Cappelli , una graphic designer di 34 anni che vive a Udine. La decisione di avere figli porta con sé molte domande e riflessioni. Cecilia condivide il suo punto di vista su sostenibilità, scelte personali e l’influenza delle dinamiche sociali e politiche in questo percorso. È davvero inevitabile dover scegliere tra realizzazione professionale e vita familiare?...

This time, I chat with Jade Evans , a 29-year-old senior artist at a video game company in London. We talk about her uncertainty around having kids, and the challenges of balancing a career with the idea of motherhood. Living in London adds its own layer of complexity—between the high cost of renting, the unpredictability of dating, and the daily grind of commuting. How do you plan for the future...

EPISODIO IN ITALIANO - In questo episodio parlo con Veronica Cerri , illustratrice freelance di 44 anni che vive e lavora a Milano. Veronica mi ha raccontato il lungo e difficile percorso di concepimento che lei e il suo compagno hanno dovuto affrontare (attenzione: si parlerà anche di aborti), di come la maternità abbia trasformato la sua carriera e di cosa significhi avere un figlio dopo i 40 an...

In this episode, I chat with Angie Phillips , an animation director and co-owner of Arc Studio. At 36, she lives in Bristol with her partner and their baby, Milo. Angie shares her experience of navigating freelance life as a new mom, how motherhood has influenced her creativity, and the things she misses the most. Angie is a co-founder of Arc Studio– an illustration and animation studio making mov...

In this episode, I talk to Serafima Serafimova , a London-based film director who has chosen a child-free life. We discuss the importance of making choices for ourselves rather than to please others and how creative agencies can support diverse lifestyles in the workplace. After studying Fine Art at Camberwell College of Art, Serafima became a film editor at London-based creative agency Nice and S...

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