The Creative Conversation: The Start Up Series

In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series , we’re joined by Katie, CEO of WRASAC Dundee and Angus a charity supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse. This is a slightly different episode to our usual business-focused conversations, but an incredibly important one. Katie shares her journey into the third sector, what it really means to lead an organisation supportin...

In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series , I’m joined by someone very special my best friend, Fern, founder of Pallas Beauty. Fern opened Pallas Beauty in 2018, but her journey started long before that - doing treatments from home, building a loyal client base, and eventually taking the leap into her own salon on Dundee’s Perth Road. This episode is a full circle moment, b...

In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series , I’m joined by Karyn, founder of EverOrganised a professional organiser and admin specialist who helps busy business owners bring calm to chaos. Karyn’s journey into self-employment didn’t come from always knowing she wanted to run a business. After years working in retail, studying marketing and PR, and then spending 16 years in b...

In this episode, I’m joined by Susie from Bird & Emmy, a marketing strategist originally from Cape Town who has spent over 20 years working in the industry across agencies, in-house roles and now running her own business. We talk about what it really looks like to build a marketing business from redundancy and taking the leap into freelancing, to managing clients, setting boundaries and naviga...

This is one of the most personal episodes of The Creative Conversation so far. Today I’m joined by Kay, founder of Kay Meach Artistry, salon owner, makeup artist and someone I’ve worked alongside for nearly eight years. But this conversation isn’t just about beauty or business. At 35, Kay was diagnosed with combined type ADHD and suspected level 1 autism after years of burnout, overwhelm and quest...

In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m joined by Amy from Mango & Wild, a freelance marketer and fellow small-business founder who’s built a business around helping brands grow with clarity, confidence and creativity. Amy’s journey will feel so relatable: she went from corporate marketing to building something on her own terms, after first helping friends during...

Launching a podcast wasn’t about being perfect, it was about creating space for business owners who are still building.  In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series , I’m sharing five things I’ve learned since launching the podcast, from the behind-the-scenes realities to the unexpected lessons that came with it. We talk about why sometimes you just need to hit publish and fi...

In this solo episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series , I’m sharing the five biggest mistakes I’ve made while building Greene Creatives, and the lessons that came from them. From not prioritising my own business, to lacking systems, setting weak boundaries, taking things personally, and not fully understanding contracts, these are the things I wish someone had been honest with me...

As Greene Creatives turns five, in this solo episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what I’ve really learned along the way. From cash flow worries that never fully disappear, to trusting your gut with clients, outsourcing before burnout hits, learning that rest is productive, and why showing up as yourself is still the strongest marketing strategy there is... this episode is an honest look at...

In this episode, the mic is turned around as Danni Greene, founder of Greene Creatives, steps into the guest seat. Interviewed by GC team member Amy, Danni shares the real story behind building Greene Creatives from its beginnings as a side hustle to becoming a growing agency rooted in community, creativity, and connection. We talk honestly about: Leaving employment and making the leap into self-e...

In this special episode, I sit down with my husband Chris for a different kind of Creative Conversation. We talk about what it’s really like to live with — and love — someone who runs their own business. From late nights and stress to pride and support, we share the highs, lows, and honest moments behind the scenes. Connect with us: Website: www.greenecreatives.co.uk Instagram: @greenecreatives Ti...

In this episode, Erin founder of Occhiali Bespoke Eyewear Boutique, shares her journey of building a unique eyewear brand. From the inspiration behind launching a boutique to the challenges of retail, client care, and staying true to her vision, Erin opens up about the realities of running a business in the fashion eyewear world. CONNECT WITH ERIN & OCCHIALI Website: occhialibespokeeyewearbout...

In this episode, Zoei — founder of Dancilicious Dance Company — shares her journey of building a fun, friendly, and non-competitive dance brand in Dundee. From starting out with a passion for dance to creating a community where confidence shines and every dancer belongs, Zoei opens up about the lessons learned, the messy middle, juggling being a mum of twins, and the joy of watching her students g...

In this episode, Kerrie Alexander, founder and designer behind KerrieALDO,  shares the real story of building a slow-fashion brand in Dundee. From selling her first handmade coat to launching a website, juggling motherhood, and protecting the craft behind every piece, we talk about the messy middle, boundaries, and making clothes that lasts. Connect with Kerrie: Website: www.kerriealdo.com Instagr...

I’m Danni, founder of Greene Creatives, and this podcast is all about real talk with small business founders who are still in the trenches of building their dreams. Most business podcasts wait until you’ve “made it” to hand you the mic, but this show is different. Here, we’re sharing the messy middles, the side hustles, the quiet wins, and the raw realities of growing a business from the ground up...