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Success Behind The Scenes

Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. See what it’s really like to go your own way. Success Behind the Scenes gives a raw, honest look at self-employed life—the wins, struggles, and harsh realities of running your own business. Through personal stories and in-depth interviews, discover how the search for fulfilment and the drive for freedom is unique for everyone. Learn how staying true to yourself, despite the challenges, is the most rewarding journey of all.

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01:18:04

S3, E7 - Charlotte Ashley | Graphic Designer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/11/07

🎙 Guest: Charlotte Ashley - Graphic Designer📸 Instagram📍 Website🔗 LinkedInPicture this… you're chatting to a friend in a coffee shop about wanting a career in design and the person at the next table, being nosey, ends up becoming one of your first freelance clients!That’s exactly how Charlotte Ashley’s freelance journey began.Charlotte is a graphic designer specialising in creating standout print and digital documents for the education and corporate learning sectors.Originally studying

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01:24:49

S3, E6 - Naomi Bowden | Brand & Web Designer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/10/15

🎙 Guest: Naomi Bowden - Brand & Web Designer📸 Instagram📍 WebsiteMeet Naomi, founder of Howdy Naomi, a bold branding and web design studio helping female founders build personality-packed brands and websites that are unapologetically them.It took Naomi eight years of part-time freelancing to build the confidence, skills, and savings to take the leap into full-time self-employment.In this episode, she shares her journey from traditional employment to running her own successful business,

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01:05:12

S3, E5 - Angela Lyons | Graphic Designer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/09/30

🎙 Guest: Angela Lyons - Graphic Designer📸 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn📍 Website🎧 PodcastWith over 20 years in design and 13 running her business, Lyons Creative, Angela Lyons has built a freelance career driven by kindness, community, and creativity.What looked like a dream job quickly turned into stress, illness, and burnout. Freelancing gave Angela freedom, joy, and time with her children and the chance to rebuild on her own terms.Her journey is one of resilience and growth: from envying freelancers

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01:21:18

S3, E4 - Rachel Shenton | Video Editor

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/09/15

🎙 Guest: Rachel Shenton - Video Editor📸 Instagram📍 WebsiteFrom getting by on working tax credits to buying her house and becoming financially independent through her editing business.Rachel’s journey has had huge highs and very low lows, and in 2020, she genuinely thought it was all over. But instead of disappearing, she fought the urge to hide, stayed visible, learned how to market her business, and built a supportive community around her.Rachel’s story is one of resilience, from hitting rock

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01:09:22

S3, E3 - Nic Shephard | Personal Trainer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/09/01

🎙 Guest: Nic Shephard - Personal Trainer 📸 InstagramAfter 13 years in the corporate world, Nic knew it wasn’t the life he wanted. So he swapped banking for balance, helping people find both mental and physical well-being through fitness.At 33, he moved back in with his parents, rebuilt from the ground up, and created a new path as a personal trainer. Now with 7+ years in the industry, Nic opens up about the realities of rebuilding, the pressures of self-employment, and why providing genuine value

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01:03:33

S3, E2 - Ed Lister | Award-Winning Lighting Camera...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/08/18

🎙 Guest: Ed Lister - Award-Winning Lighting Camera Operator 📸 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn📍 WebsiteWith 15+ years of freelance experience, Ed talks about moving to Dubai, starting again from scratch, and adapting to new ways of working. From filming in 55-degree desert heat to staying in demand in the industry, this episode covers the risks and rewards of freelancing.We cover: 🌍 Relocating your business overseas🔗 Tips for building a relevant network🧠 Mindset: trusting the work will come📸 Bread &

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01:18:45

S3, E1 - Robert Lee | Digital Marketer | Slingshot...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/08/01

🎙 Guest: Robert Lee - Digital Marketer & Founder of Slingshot Digital📸 Instagram: @slingshot.digital🔵 Facebook: slingshotdigitaluk🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertlee559📍 Website: slingshotdigital.co.ukWith over a decade of digital marketing experience, supporting the BBC, NHS, ITV and more, Rob shares an honest take on starting and growing your own business.We talk about the reality of being your own boss, how lonely it can sometimes feel, and why your past experience is more powerful

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01:20:52

S2, E10 - James Homer - Filmmaker

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/04/18

🎙 Guest: James Homer - Filmmaker📸 Instagram: @hue21video🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-homer📍 Website: www.hue21.com“I’m just a lad with a camera, tyrna make some progress”James, founder of Hue21, uses film to raise awareness of social issues like addiction and domestic violence.In this episode, James shares how determination, saying yes to opportunities, and staying true to your values help build the career you want.Whether you're starting out or growing your creative career, this

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01:18:37

S2, E9 - Leyla Alexander - Graphic Designer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/04/04

🎙 Guest: Leyla Alexander - Graphic Designer📸 Instagram: @leylaalexanderdesign | @youaretheseauk📍 Website: www.leylaalexander.com | www.youarethesea.co.ukFrom redundancy during maternity leave to building a creative design business on her own terms.Leyla shares how she found freedom in freelancing and the confidence to be her true self.✨ Success isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you are and what you value most. This episode is a brilliant reflection of that

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00:57:07

S2, E8 - Rob Searle - Visual Media Specialist

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/03/21

🎙 Guest: Rob Searle - Visual Media Specialist 📸 Instagram: @searle.visualTurning something you love into a career isn’t easy. It’s about showing up, sticking it out, and pushing through the tough times.Rob turned his love for music and culture into a career, facing setbacks and doubts along the way. But quitting? Not an option. When you love what you do, you keep going. No shortcuts.In this episode, Rob takes us behind the scenes to share what it really takes, self-belief, consistency, and the

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01:07:28

S2, E7 - Victoria Louise - Luxury Wedding Filmmaker

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/03/07

🎙 Guest: Victoria Louise - Luxury Wedding Filmmaker📍 Website: vlvideos.co.uk📸 Instagram: @victorialouiseweddingsVictoria Louise, Luxury Wedding Filmmaker, shares her journey into the industry. From feeling like she couldn’t be herself to building a career where she shows up unapologetically every single day. She went from her lowest career moments to capturing life’s happiest.Her story is a powerful reminder that success is what you make it. Rejection is simply redirection and resilience and

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01:03:01

S2, E6 - Jordan Lee - Director of Photography

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/02/21

🎙 Guest: Jordan Lee - Director of PhotographyWebsite: www.jordanleevideo.com/Instagram: @jordanleevideoThis episode we get into the realities of doing your own thing with DoP Jordan Lee, now in his 5th year of freelancing. Jordan turned redundancy into an opportunity, proving the power of:✅ Taking action✅ Tapping into your network✅ Trusting your skills & believing in yourselfWhat We Cover:🎬 In-house vs. freelance after redundancy 🚀 Creating your own opportunities💡 Jordan’s 3 biggest business

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01:15:20

S2, E5 - Dave Hackney - Filmmaker & Founder of The...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/02/07

🎙 Guest: Dave Hackney - Filmmaker & Founder of The Digital CortexWebsite: thedigitalcortex.com Instagram: @davehackney | @thedigitalcortex LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidhackneythedigitalcortex From mechanical engineering to IT, and now 10 years in film, Dave Hackney shows how the left brain’s logic and the right brain’s creativity can work in perfect harmony when you lean into your superpowers and focus on the work that truly interests you. Listen in to hear how Dave created his own version

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01:06:14

S2, E4 - Jo Higgs - Graphic Designer

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/01/24

🎙 Guest: Jo Higgs – Graphic DesignerInstagram: @johiggscreative Facebook: facebook.com/Johiggscreative LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joanne-higgs-6591b94a “The only reason I’ve been able to do it is because it’s all I want to do” In this episode, Jo Higgs shares her journey from feeling “left on the scrap heap” after taking time out to raise her children, to building a business doing what she loves most. With passion and determination, Jo shows that when your business is an extension of you, you

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01:11:54

S2, E3 - Josh Couchman - Founder & Creative Director...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2025/01/10

🎙 Guest: Josh Couchman – Founder & Creative Director of AnotherWay® Digital📸Instagram: @itscouch & @anotherway.digital 🌐 Website: anotherwaydigital.co.uk 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itscouch After over a decade in the Leeds agency scene, Josh started his own business following a life-changing diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. That wake-up call led him to ask: “What do I really want to do?” His journey from chasing titles to chasing freedom shows how a shift in perspective can inspire

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01:07:42

S2, E2 - Victoria Steele – Marketing Consultant &...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2024/12/27

🎙 Guest: Victoria Steele – Marketing Consultant & Bearhat Founder🌐 Website: bearhatmarketing.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victoria-anna-steele Employee to Freelancer to Business Owner in 6 Months. After 12+ years in marketing, Victoria left full-time work to start her own business—all while navigating life as a new mum. In this episode, Victoria shares her journey to creating Bearhat Marketing, the highs, the lows and how to redefine success on your own terms. We cover: 🚀 Stepping

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01:34:23

S2, E1 - Alistair Macdonald - Filmmaker & Electronic...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2024/12/13

🎙Guest: Alistair Macdonald - Filmmaker & Electronic MusicianWebsite: www.curlewfilms.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aimacdonald 10 years into a high-pressure law career, Alistair realised he was stuck in a job that left him stressed and miserable. Driven by a desire to create, he reinvented himself, diving into filmmaking and music. Now, 12 years later, he's an award-winning filmmaker, electronic musician Bobus, and runs crazy mountain marathons! 🏃‍♂️ Alistair’s story proves it’s never

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01:06:46

S1, E10 - Natalie Potts - Business Strategist &...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2024/11/29

🎙Guest: Natalie Potts - Business Strategist & Messaging MentorWebsite: www.nataliepotts.co.uk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nataliepotts/ Insta: @nataliepottsstrategist YouTube: @nataliepotts Facebook: www.facebook.com/natalie.potts After nearly 20 years in the corporate world, Natalie got her dream promotion and felt nothing. That’s when she knew something had to change. Hitting rock bottom sparked a transformation, leading her to turn her life around. Discovering a love for personal

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01:00:57

S1, E9 - Deryn Carr - Creative Director & Founder of...

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2024/11/22

🎙Guest: Deryn Carr - Creative Director & Founder of Grit Pictures Ltd. Website: https://grit.pictures/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deryncarr/ Insta: @grit.pictures.ltd Meet Deryn, who shares his journey from employee to freelancer to founding Grit Pictures Ltd., one of Yorkshire's lesser-known yet more formidable production companies. Grit is built on four pillars: Built Reet, Heart & Soul, Talk Straight, and Don’t Flap—reflecting Deryn’s approach to life and success. At 13, Deryn was

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01:16:07

S1, E8 - Tom Williams - Founder of Fourandthree

Success Behind The Scenes ·

2024/11/15

🎙Guest: Tom Williams - Founder of Fourandthree Website: www.fourandthree.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fourandthree/ In this episode, we meet Tom, founder of Fourandthree, a freelance 3D product creative, 11 months into his solo journey. Tom’s mission is simple: make cool stuff for cool people, no matter what it takes. We explore the risks and rewards of going solo, how to shape your own version of success, and the new level of freedom he’s found along the way. We cover: 👉 Figuring it

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