The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

This week, Steven talks to renowned Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, Oren Jacoby, the director of the definitive study into the life of street artist, Richard Hambleton, 2017's 'Shadowman'. Oren joins Steven for a very special conversation in which he discusses the vision behind each of his creations, how he has arrived at this point in his career, the future of film as a medium, and the artist...

There are many transferrable skills between sports and business. With this in mind, Steven this week talks to Nicola "The Burmese Python" about the lessons learned in her incredible fighting career so far, and how they can be used to apply to all kinds of challenges in life itself  KEY TAKEAWAYS If you can deal with rejection and attacks in a methodical way, then you are well set for a path into s...

Steven meets professional kickboxer and boxer, Ruqsana Begum, a British and World Kickboxing Association female Muay Thai boxing champion and captain of the British Muay Thai Team. Ruqsana discusses the art of developing a winning instinct, and how it has taken her to the top in not just the sporting world, but also in business and life.  KEY TAKEAWAYS There are so many obstacles that we must over...

This week, Steven talks to Dr Norman Turkowitz, an experienced dentist specialising in cosmetic dentistry in New York City - specifically the Manhattan area. Dr Turkowitz joins Steven to discuss his association with street artist legend, Richard Hambleton - one that began twenty five years ago, and which saw the two men trade services in order to benefit the other. KEY TAKEAWAYS Richard Hambleton...

This week, Steven talks to renowned street artists, Temper, most prolific in the advancement of spray paint photorealism in the United Kingdom. He was the first graffiti artist to create a conceptual collection on canvas and revolutionalised portraiture in popular culture globally with his "The Good Die Young" concept and collection in 2002. In this groundbreaking and highly exclusive interview, T...

This week, Steven talks to self-described bohemian, Nemo LIbrizzi, described by Paradigm Magazine as having an "innate academic curiosity and fearless need for adventure," making him "a true arbiter of cool". Nemo talks about the projects he's been involved with since his days as a graffiti artist, as well as the art market and world of culture surrounding it in 2021. KEY TAKEAWAYS Artists should...

This week, Steven talks to fine artist, sculptor, and graffiti pioneer Kelly "RISK" Graval, the man Aerosmith famously called "Risk is to art, what Aerosmith is to Rock & Roll". RISK talks about his background, how he discovered his identity through art, and how artistic expression is the ultimate reflection of the place we're at in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Graffiti and street art was formed on the str...

Ben Eine is one of the most successful street artists in the world and is regarded as a pioneer in the exploration of graffiti letterforms. Originally a graffiti writer, Eine started his career over 30 years ago, leaving his first tag all over London before developing his distinct typographic style. Steven talks to Ben about the home of street art, and how it should be used as a tool to revitalise...

This week, Steven talks to street art legend, Alan Ket of the Museum Of Graffiti in Miami, about the power of street art, how the narratives and stories behind a piece are as intoxicating as the piece itself, how the streets themselves have influenced the way that art is expressed, and the ways in which life's journey is shaped by our artistic sensibilities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Street art helps to not j...

This week Steven talks to London Watch Show co-founder and creative director, Charles Groom, along with wellbeing entrepreneur and car collector, Tom Exton, about the power of passion assets, and how aspirational living keeps minds keen and hungry, and urges us on to do better in all areas of life.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Passion assets generally cross-pollinate. Those who like the finer things in life, ge...

This week, Steven talks to Scotty Stacks, one third of South London rap trio, The Manor, about the effects of the pandemic upon the arts, how he and the band have developed an entirely new business model in the wake of the disruption, and why you should never judge a book by its cover when it comes to making your mind up about people or places. KEY TAKEAWAYS COVID has devastated the music industry...

Steven is in conversation with Marc Craig, a contemporary artists and founder of the Marc Craig Gallery, about the places from which he draws inspiration, how he entered the art sector and how his own art has evolved over time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marc's art is described by himself as an unconscious language of symbols that is constantly evolving, that adds together to create a visionary adventure and j...

Steven talks to undefeated boxer (19-0) Archie Sharp, about the lessons and the learnings that have carried him through life and his sporting career, how he has achieved a mind-set that has led him to triumph consistently, and how the world of sport and its many challenges can be adapted to life itself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media has become a huge part of life, and a deciding factor when it comes...

This week, Steven talks to professional boxer and personal trainer, Dan Morley, about life inside and outside the boxing ring, the places he looks for inspiration and motivation, the lessons transferrable between the world of sport and business, and what the boxer's journey between amateur and pro is really like. KEY TAKEAWAYS No professional ever starts in the lap of luxury. They al begin at the...

This week, Steven has an empowering discussion with Chloe McNiven, a professional dancer and entrepreneur, about the ways in which she rose from the ashes during the devastating effects of the pandemic, and found a new path in life when all seemed closed to her. Chloe is the epitome of someone who takes a negative and turns it into a positive, and has it her mission to help others and do good in t...

Steven talks to street artist and designer, Marcus Method, known for applying the design theories and drawing philosophies he learnt in architecture and combined it with the graffiti work he was producing at the time. Marcus talks about the street art space in general, how he found his own personal style, the ways in which social media can affect the ways that artists create, and why it's okay to...

This week, Steven talks to groundbreaking designer and artist, Gary McQueen, about the innovations currently sweeping through the fashion and creative industries. In particular, Gary discusses the ways in which technology is shaping the way we access creativity, and how all great creations are built upon storytelling. KEY TAKEAWAYS Progress in the world is always taken further by the great thinker...

This week, Steven talks to artist Naomi Wallens, one of the standout artists at the Saatchi Gallery in 2020, and whose sculpture, photography and painting work is fast becoming one of the most recognisable and sought-after in the art world. Naomi talks about the business behind the creative industry, how she leapt from a corporate role into the art world, and the importance of happiness and fulfil...

Steven talks to one of the world's most successful and renowned photographers, Chris Fallows, who has travelled the world and captured some of the most iconic and breathtaking wildlife images the world has ever seen. Chris talks about the unique relationship between photographer and subject, the issue of humanity's negative impact upon the environment, and how we must educate ourselves about the n...

Steven is joined by professional boxer, Jordan Reynolds, to discuss the similarities between the world of business and sport, how the travelling community have come to represent the dominating players in the sport, and why your background is never a barrier to where you want to be in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Businessmen and boxers have much in common when it comes to mindset. They both must possess det...

Steven talks to Woodbury House non-executive director, Marcus Vinton, about his journey through life, his ethos, what spurs him forwards, and the value of real-world experience when it comes to life and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can never take the advantages that real world experience bring. Recognition on paper can only take you so far. You earn far more by being out in the world. Always be loo...

This week, Steven talks to entrepreneur, boxer, and start of Absolutely Ascot, Alfie Best Jr, about the ways in which boxing can give you confidence and control, the importance of discipline, the transferrable lessons between sport and business, and the family legacy that drives him forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Boxing is all about discipline and control. There are many lessons that are transferrable fr...

This week, Steven talks to one of the most popular comedians, DJ’s and television presenters in the country, Melvin Odoom, perhaps best known for winning the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2016. Melvin joins Steven to talk about what it takes to be a presenter, how to conquer your fears, and how best to connect in a new, digital world. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the most important ingredient...

This week, Steven talks to Blek Le Rat, one of the first graffiti artists in Paris, and a man who has been described as the "Father of stencil graffiti", and with a career spanning back from the beginning of the 1980's that has attracted the attention of not just the authorities, but the likes of Banksy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Visionaries influence emerging talents. Sometimes all it takes is a spark of gen...

In this week's show, Steven talks to Joe Fournier, a man who's not only conquered the entrepreneurial world, but also the world of sports. As well as selling his fitness business to a FTSE 100 company, Joe has also taken up professional boxing, having signed with Hayemaker Promotion KEY TAKEAWAYS You don't get to associate with the biggest players in the game unless you mark yourself out as a wort...