The Inside Stylists podcast

It seems to have gone by in a flash but here we are at episode 100 of The Inside Stylists Podcast. And what a ride it's been. I've learnt so much from chatting to people within the interiors world that I can't wait to get on with the next 100.  Today's episode is a round-up of the most popular, useful and entertaining episodes. Some will inspire you. Some will entertain. enjoy A few things we cove...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 99  How to plan your very first photoshoot The questions I get asked here at Inside Stylists HQ are a bit like buses. You don't get any and then you get the exact same one three times within a few days of each other. Last week it was from brands who really want to up their game, stop using Danny from accounts to take their promotional shots and get their first...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 98 Pension Talk with Ellie Lister from Penfold Pensions Pensions! They're a minefield if you don't know how they work and if you're a freelancer and have worked in-house at a number of different places - all with their own pension schemes, it's doubly confusing. That's why I'm excited to bring Ellie Lister from Penfold Pensions who are experts in freelancer pen...

Today's guest is an award-winning editor who loves magazines and still gets butterflies when a new one lands on her desk. She loves nothing more than working to create something exciting that readers and customers will want to savour, enjoying the flick, the beautiful imagery and the carefully curated content. She was deputy editor on one of the UK's leading interiors magazines before launching a...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 96  Talking paint trends and getting colours right with Fenwick and Tilbrook's Simon Tilbrook  Today's guest is all about colour. As part of a family-run paint brand, based in Norfolk, they pride themselves on offering an exceptional customer experience in terms of attentive service, and hassle-free paint ordering but what I love about the brand is the incredib...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 95 Sleeping Ethically with Molly Freshwater from The Secret Linen Store When it comes to getting a good night's sleep there are a few things you need to consider. Don't drink coffee after 3pm, make the room really dark, don't use electronic devices 30 minutes before you go to sleep and ensure your bedding is just right. Today's guest knows all about how to make...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 94 7 habits I use in my morning routine to win the day Has it all gone out the window since lockdown mk1? You're not alone. Millions of people around the world have switched off their alarm clocks and gone back to Zzzzzzzz. But now is the best time to get your mornings in shape. The kids are back at school, work is picking up and it feels like 2021 is really ab...

Today's guest's philosophy is that "your home should tell your story. It should make your heart sing when you open the front door and you should have something old, something new, something black, something gold. And always some natural wood." She's a well-known interiors journalist, award-winning blogger, author, designer and now an online shop owner. She's a font of all things interior knowledge...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 92 Talking styling, home staging and creating art with Kerry Hussain Today's guest is a multi-talented stylist and artist. She's worked in all areas of styling from editorial to commercial but her expertise and passion lies in property. She specialises in 'house dressing' helping homeowners, landlords and property management companies get their homes ready for...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 91 Talking uplifting paint colours with Annie Sloan Today's guest is a painter, writer, and the inventor of chalk paint and has written over 26 books on decorative paint techniques and interior design. She trained as a fine artist and worked in decorative art creating murals using her own homemade paint. Unable to find a paint that she specifically required she...

Nicola Wilkes has been my business coach for just over a year and in that time she has completely up-leveled my mindset. What does that mean for you? It means she'll share how changing your outlook will change your life. We also talk about waiting for the right time to plan for 20201 and how to best get the most out of the year ahead of her Masterclass on 14th January 2021. Enjoy the episode You c...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 89 Jen Stanbrook has been the go-to leader in Pinterest for many years - in fact, we were sat next to each other during a press lunch and I told her then and there that I HAD to have her on the show. Roll on a few months and add in a worldwide pandemic and it was not quite how I would have planned it. Jen was my first guest on the Facebook Lives I did during lo...

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 88  Talking all things Copyright in photoshoots with Margaret Haig from the Intellectual Property Office     You can find the full show notes for today's episode RIGHT HERE    Links and Resources Follow us on Instagram :  @InsideStylists.com Visit InsideStylists.com for Interiors inspiration  Check out more Podcast interviews here  

Oh how I've missed you!  The unexpected turn of events this year meant that my "I'll just take a little break" turned into a full on break. But I haven't been lazing around. Oh no. I've been doing Instalives, Facebook lives and Zoom calls (like the rest of the world) but with fabulous guests who my stylist, writer and assistant friends can learn from.  The first few episodes will be the audio reco...

If I had to give you a hint for who today's guest is I would give the clues 'Purple, French, fabulous" and I think that gives the game away. He's been an interior stylist, set designer and prop stylist for many years. He's worked with a ton of mainstream brands including Le Creuset, Ikea, Wayfair, Waitrose, Hotel Chocolate, Jack Daniels, Clarins, Jo Malone and soooo many more! He's often found cre...

Last month I made a mi stake and I felt I should have known better. It doesn't happen often but if someone had told me how to handle that situation from the moment I went freelance then I might have made a better choic e. Today's episode is all about the things I wish someone had told me from the start. The silly little pieces of advice that will make your life that little bit easier, smoother and...

Today's episode is a share of all the apps I use on a daily basis to make my working life easier, quicker and more stress free. Have a listen and see if you're using them and if you have some that are game changing for you let me know. I'd love to share the productivity app love!    You can find the full show notes for today's episode RIGHT HERE    Links and Resources Follow us on Instagram :  @In...

When it comes to pattern, florals and a  generally bright and happy outlook on interiors you don't get much more colourful and uplifting than today's guest. You'll know her from the tv program Interior Design Masters where she showed us how having your own style, sticking to your true vibe and basically bringing the sunshine to any room-   makes you an interiors inspiration. As well as running her...

  You can find the full show notes for today's episode RIGHT HERE    Links and Resources Follow us on Instagram: @InsideStylists.com Visit InsideStylists.com for Interiors inspiration  Check out more Podcast interviews  views here  

How many times have you emailed an interior stylist and not got any response - or at least the one you want? Today's episode is full of ways to increase your success rate and decrease the no replies. It's a dog eat dog world out there and if using the right tactics will get you assisting on a shoot or work experience why wouldn't you use them?   You can find the full show notes for today's episode...

When it comes to Interior blogging you don't get much more experienced or successful than todays guest. She began writing her blog in 2016 after moving to a new home. She wanted to decorate on a budget after being made redundant whilst 8 months pregnant! She hardly ever calls in the tradesmen - having a go at learning how to do all the DIY herself or as she puts it on the blog 'I gave this a try,...

I've been part of many accountability programs. Some worked well. Some not so much, but they all moved me forwards with my goals in some way or another. There's something very motivating about having someone who's got your back. Who'll check up on whether you're doing what you said you'd do and whether you're procrastinating or not! But how do you find the right person? And what do you actually do...

Planning for the year ahead is a bigger deal than just making resolutions. There's a mind science to it. Write is down - in pen, and you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals. So, the question is do you know what you want to do with the fabulous year ahead? If not read on... and go print off the Inside Stylist Success planner right now!      You can find the full show notes for today's episode...

It's a funny thing to look back on the year and think of all the places you've been, events you've attended, shoots you've styled and people you've met. I know that I'm in a really lucky position where I get to meet lots of people within our interiors world but I always try to bring you along for the ride. Some of those people have truly inspired me this year and I want to share who they are, how...

Today's guest is a freelance journalist, presenter and producer of the indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge She has a 20 year background in news journalism,   and has worked for publications including The Guardian , the Financial Times , Gardens Illustrated ,  Grow Your Own magazine and  The English Garden . But, today we aren't going to be talking about her very green fingers as my guest is an e...