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Welcome to the Promising Creative Podcast, where Billy Notion delves into the journeys of young creatives, unpacking their battles, triumphs, and everything in between. Through a series of wide-ranging conversations, Billy seeks to share the inspiring stories of creative individuals, highlighting the hard work and dedication required to achieve success in the industry. His goal is to inspire listeners with a simple message: "Believe in your talent, and with passion and determination, you too ...
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Ep #23: Actor Amir Wilson on Juggling School with Acting, Coping with Rejection, and Passion for Filmmaking
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Amir Wilson, an actor hailing from Shrewsbury, has rapidly risen as a young talent in the acting world. His journey began at age 10 when he responded to an open audition for the Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. Out of 3000 hopefuls, Amir made it to the final four, and thanks to some quick thinking from his mum, he landed the role. For the next two …
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Ep #22: HEN$HAW on social media, music industry challenges, and earning a living
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Introducing HEN$HAW, the embodiment of Camden's underground spirit, blending rap, garage, dance, grime, and emo-drill into a signature sound. Raised amidst the London borough’s grit and diversity, HEN$HAW's musical journey kicked off with his grandad's gift of a microphone and recording software at a young age in 2012. With his partner-in-crime, pr…
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Ep #21: Marz Fay on making music, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, and breaking into the media industry
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Hailing from South London, Marz Fay is poised to make a significant mark on the music scene as an outspoken LGBT artist delving into themes of love, pain & youth. With over 50k+ streams on her debut EP, Marz is quickly building a passionate following. Raised in Kennington and Waterloo by parents deeply involved in community support, Marz learned ea…
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Ep #20: Cap1talA on navigating racism, cultivating gratitude, and independent success in hip-hop
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Cap1talA is a UK rap and hip-hop artist whose music is as a powerful reflection of his upbringing and experiences. Growing up in Kent, Cap1talA faced the harsh reality of racism and often felt like an outsider. However, his passion for music ignited at the age of 15, inspired by the sounds of Tyler the Creator on YouTube. Writing lyrics to beats fo…
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Ep #19: Photographer Sophia Leon on telling authentic stories, self-care, and the art of pitching to clients
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Our guest this week is photographer, Sophia Leon. Hailing from Manchester, Sophia's passion for creativity led her to London in pursuit of the most dynamic environment for her artistic ambitions. Despite receiving discouraging advice in college to avoid putting all her ‘eggs in one basket’ with photography, and pursue a more ‘marketable’ career pat…
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Ep #18: Simon Wheatley on growing organically as a photographer, and documenting grime in the 00s
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Ep #17: Rashun Kerr on Event & Artist Management and Mental Health
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Introducing Rashun Kur, DJ, Events and Tour Manager, and longtime friend of Billy and the show. Former professional figure skater from Peckham turned music industry manager, Rashun's musical passion was ignited listening to the jazz records of his great grandfather, renowned percussionist, Tony Yuta. The transition from spinning on ice to the turnt…
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Ep #16: L-DOPA (with Gus and Austin) on collaborative projects and a DIY ethos
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Gus Burgess and Austin 'Dope' are the architects behind the "L-Dopa" brand and magazine. With the release of their inaugural edition, "The Fly Issue" in 2023, they've carved out a space to amplify the voices of talented creatives in their community. Beyond the allure of cool ideas and visionary concepts, Gus and Austin stress the importance of hard…
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Ep #15: Cam Edwards of Sigma - D'n'B DJ & Producer
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Cam Edwards is a producer and DJ, known to many as one half of Sigma. With roots in the underground, he has also achieved the rare feat of a string of huge Drum ’n’ Bass hits. After graduating from Leeds University, Cameron started working for an events agency, booking flights for massive DJs such as Chase & Status. This provided the perfect opport…
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Ep #14: Todd Duncan - London-based Street Photographer
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Meet photographer Todd Duncan. Picture this: three years ago, Tod stumbled upon a camera in a charity shop, and there occurred a spark; a moment of inspiration. Here is a photographer whose journey behind the lens began unexpectedly but has since become a storm of activity and success. Todd doesn't believe in reshaping or remolding his subjects' pe…
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Ep #13: Preye Crooks - A&R Head + Festival Founder
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Preye Crooks is an ascendant presence in the music and festival industry, known for his entrepreneurial strength and A&R expertise. As the founder of Strawberries & Creem and The Cambridge Club Festivals, he has led these events from humble beginnings of 500 people to becoming full weekend camping festivals with crowds of over 20,000. Notably, both…
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Ep #12: Amanda Akokhia - Fashion & Beauty Photographer
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Amanda Akokhia's move from a corporate grounding into professional photography shows us just how rewarding following your true passion can be. After earning her Law degree and joining a firm, Amanda realized her calling lay behind the lens. Today, Amanda Akokhia stands as an acclaimed and award-winning photographer, blending fashion, beauty, and br…
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Ep #11: Megan Morass - PR Agency CEO and Podcast Host
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Megan is a co-founder and CEO of Full Fat - one of the UKs leading creative communications agencies and current UK champion of Diversity & Inclusion. Passionate about business and mental health Megan and how marketing can have a powerful impact on human behaviour. Megan also hosts “2019s best new podcast” The Slice, has won Management Today 35 unde…
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Ep #10: Rubi PoseAndRepeat - Fashion And Beauty Creator
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Rubi is an emerging fashion sensation to be reckoned with. Her street style looks and trendsetting 'How To Style' videos show that it's possible to be stylish and confident, no matter your size or budget. With her vibrant and colorful aesthetic, Rubi's talent for styling is quickly gaining recognition in the fashion industry. Rubi's influence exten…
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Charlie Brogan is a Freelance Writer, Poet, and Editor & co-founder of "The Rally" magazine. With a passion for positive and impactful content, she has created an online community through her poetry, workshops, and magazine. Charlie's belief in the power of storytelling led her to edit ‘The Rally’, filling a gap in women's media with joyful and rea…
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Ep #8: Kilu - Self-taught emerging musician
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Meet Kilu, 22-year-old musician from Hackney, an emerging talent with a raw and authentic sound. With his self-taught talent in singing, guitar, piano, and production, Kilu has quickly built up a devoted following. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Kilu's music resonates with stirring melodies and genuine emotion. From the likes of Radioh…
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Ep #7: Areej - Soulful R&B Singer-Songwriter
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Introducing Areej, a remarkable Moroccan-Sudanese singer-songwriter hailing from West London, whose artistic journey has been shaped by her heritage. Areej carries depth and soulfulness in her voice; a voice cut from silk that shimmers and shakes like Tangiers reflected on the water. Despite facing a series of challenges early in her career, this d…
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Ep #6: Jason Anthony Cudapas - Fashion and Music Industry Tattoo Artist
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Here’s tattoo artist Jason Anthony Cudapas, a master of skin artistry who wields his inked weaponry with precision and finesse. The London-born, Philippino-British linework specialist, also known as NYE INKS, has an impressive roster of celebrity clients, including Skepta, IAMDDB, Mahalia, and Octavian. Jason has become a go-to artist for those see…
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Ep #5: Emma Louise-Boynton - Broadcaster & 'Sex Talks' Host
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Meet Emma Boynton, a dynamic presenter, writer, and the creative force behind the award-winning live event series, Sex Talks. With a background as a producer for the BBC and Sky News, as well as being the sex columnist for ES Magazine and relationships columnist for Semaine, Emma brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Inspired by…
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Meet Kojo Hammond, dancer, stylist, and the brilliant mind behind 82K Degrees - the fiery London-based streetwear brand that has emerged from the underground with an undeniable heat. As a multidisciplinary creative, Kojo spearheads the relentless pursuit of excellence at 82K Degrees, infusing each garment with meticulous attention to detail and a g…
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Rising star, Dubious Feux explains his personal journey as an artists and reveals his creative process.
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Ep #2: Jess Gardiner - CEO and Founder of The Assistant Room
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Jess Gardiner, the Founder and CEO of The Assistant room, joins us today to discuss the ins and outs of what it means to be a CEO and how to creatively start a business.By Billy Hussein
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Join us for our first episode of The Promising Creative! Today we are chatting with Pia Cruz, a vastly successful model who has worked with the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Nike and Diesel. Pia opens up about the day to day struggles associated with the industry, as well as how she started her career whilst facing major adversity.…
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Learning PowerShell, Kusto, Azure Cognitive Services & Live Coding with VS Code with hosts Matt Browne, Adam Listek, Billy York and Adam Bertram!
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Hosts Matt Browne @mattbrowne Adam Listek @alistek Billy York @SCAutomation Adam Bertram @adbertram Links Getting Started with Configuration Manager and Windows PowerShell Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Third Edition Pluralsight - Windows PowerShell: Essentials PowerShell Live Twitch Channel Twitter #PSTWEETCHAT Microsoft Product T…
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Static Sites, Automation, Powershell, Azure, DevOps and tools like Notion, Pocket App & Skedpal with hosts Matt Browne, Adam Listek, David Lamb and Adam Bertram!
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Hosts Matt Browne @mattbrowne Adam Listek @alistek David Lamb @fuselamb Adam Bertram @adbertram Links Hugo Static Website Generator Azure DevOps How Matts Blog is built with Hugo and Azure DevOps Zapier DNS Control Stack Overflow CloudFlare Terraform Ansible Microsoft Flow Azure Logic Apps Azure Functions Azure Stack Ubiquity - AP AC LITE Ubiquity …
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