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What happens when an illustrator discovers they're awesome at finding clients for other illustrators? For Darren Dilieto, it sparked a 20-year journey building Hireillo, a revolutionary platform connecting illustrators with clients while challenging industry norms.

Darren's story begins in the early 2000s before social media existed, when he created a popular blog called The Little Chimp Society as a central hub for illustrators. Recognizing his talent for networking and connecting artists with opportunities, he transformed this foundation into a membership-based community that offers a refreshing alternative to traditional agencies taking 30% of artists' earnings.

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From the darkroom to the digital realm, Beth Perkins takes us on a captivating journey through her evolution as a creative retoucher. Processing black and white photos with her father at just six years old sparked a lifelong passion that would eventually lead Beth from Canada to the UK, where she now runs her own creative retouching business.

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Portfolio: www.bethpetriecreative.co.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-perkins-26b65425/

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Every creative career has humble beginnings. For videographer Marcus Brooks, it was a Sony Ericsson flip phone with a basic video editor that sparked a lifelong passion. That early fascination with piecing together clips evolved through experimental YouTube videos, technical education, and eventually, full-time freelance work filming everything from charity events to feature documentaries.

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Portfolio: www.mbrooksfilms.com

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On this week's episode, I chat to Neil Shearer.

We chat about Neil's unusual path into photography, his love of sports, and how a passion project of his lead to paid work!

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Web: www.neilshearer.com

TikTok: @neilshearerart

Instagram: @neilshearer_photography

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On today's episode, I chat to Faisal Shah.

Faisal is a 3d artist and animator, with a passion for Skateboarding!

We chat about Faisal's career, his passions and his inspirations. We also tackle some sensitive subjects, including race.

You can hear Faisal's drive for his business throughout our chat.

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Instagram: @faisaltreshah

Web: www.faisalshah.co.uk

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaisalShah3D

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On today's episode, I chat to Valeria Medici.

Valeria is a prop painter and scenic artist, based in Northampton. We chat about how her journey has been peppered with luck, and how she gets to take the "ping" off props!

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Web: valeriamedici.com

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126322/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Insta: @valeriamedici90

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On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jonny Wilson.

Jonny shares with me his journey into watch photography, how he's a Broncolor ambassador, and what it's like to work on really expensive watches!

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Instagram: @jonnywphoto / @jnystudios_

Website: www.jonnywilsonphoto.com

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On today's episode, I chat to pivot queen, Meghan Grant!

We have a deep dive into Meghan's pivots, how a difficult childhood made her re-assess where she wanted to be in life, and how she's exploring her heritage via her art.

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Web: www.leva-mabi.com

*Delicate subjects are discussed in this episode, so if you're not in a place to listen right now then please skip past.*

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