Passion & Hustle Podcast

In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Michael Edward Stephens, an LGBTQ+ wellbeing advocate, somebody who has overcame a series of life changing events and mental health challenges who is excited to share his story with us today. Stepping aside from his flourishing career in the creative industry we speak about how our guest has developed his non-profit organisation, WE CREATE SPACE.

In today’s episode we are excited to be joined by Harry Hough, managing director and founder of DvG Creative. Bearing an array of experience in different areas of the creative industry, Harry has worked in content creation, production, marketing, and advertising. We are delighted to have Harry join us today where we will discuss how he went from being a freelancer in the early years of his career to building his own business spanning across two major UK cities.

In today’s episode we are excited to be joined by Jake Nava, a ground-breaking Director who has displayed authenticity and integrity to a wide range of audiences. Jake’s impressive portfolio displays award winning music videos for A list artists such as Beyonce, Adele and Kanye West. Aside from directing music videos and commercials, Jake has worked with brands like Armani, Bacardi, and Remy Martin and in this interview, we dive into how he has gone about working with such huge names. Jake is an Alumni of the University of Westminster with a breadth of experience and knowledge to make us all sit up and take notes.

In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Olivia Lucy, a printmaker and book designer who upon graduating from university in Norwich has decided to take working remotely to the next level. Basing herself in Cornwall she works as a freelancer and has taken on a new adventure by working from the back of her van in which she also lives. Not only this but whilst at university she started her own company, “Norridge Porridge”, a pop-up café in the heart of Norwich which proves that porridge is anything but boring!

In todays episode we are delighted to welcome Tobi Ajala from TechTee. Tobi is the Founder and lead of TechTee; a powerful digital agency specialising in spanning the void between software development, design and UX. We speak about some of the challenges she may have faced throughout her journey and what led to her being recognised in the "2021 Forbes European technology 30 under 30 list”.⁠ ⁠