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By always being open to an opportunity, Damon Bryant's career has been varied, fascinating and unlike any other. Having left school at 16, Damon went on to start a film company with Jude Law and Ewan McGregor, became an agent, ran a nightclub and even became the Creative Director of the Lotus Formula 1 Team - a first for the sport. Now combining all of his past hats into his current company Bacchus Entertainment, we sat down together at Quo Vadis in Soho to discuss what he's learned through the years and how beating leukaemia has given him his go-getter attitude.
Three Takeaways From This Episode Include:
How the worlds of Formula 1 and music proved to be a game-changing moment for Damon. The reason stupid ideas are great. And why we should be saying yes to more opportunities that come our way.Damon's Recommendations:
Sideways
Who is Michael Ovitz?
The Kid Stays in the Picture: A Hollywood Life
Adventures In The Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood
Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast:
Twitter: @danielrbrookes
Instagram: @danielrbrookes
Email: [email protected]
Unlocking Creativity Website:
www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com
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With clients including Kate Moss and royalty, Elika Gibbs is renowned in the fashion industry for her work as both a stylist, as well as for being the first person to start a company specialising in wardrobe organisation. A business model that's now often imitated but never surpassed.
For this episode, Elika came to record the episode at my home. It seemed like a nice idea at first, but as you'll hear in the show, it was a mistake! Never invite a professional organiser to your unprofessionally organised home...
Three Takeaways From This Episode Include:
How being better organised can improve creativity. The way in which to give ourselves the best possible start to the day. How Tamara Mellon helped Elika overcome her imposter syndrome.Elika's Recommendations:
The Secret
Sliding Doors
More From Elika:
Elika's Book
Elika's Instagram
Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast:
Twitter: @danielrbrookes
Instagram: @danielrbrookes
Email: [email protected]
Unlocking Creativity Website:
www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com
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On the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown in over 200 territories and continues to receive rave reviews.
With Marcella's third season coming later in 2019 along with a brand new drama called Cobra, it's been a very busy but creatively rewarding summer for Nicola. After a whole lot of diary juggling, we eventually managed to sit down together and I'm very happy we did! There was a whole lot of goodness to come of it, including what it takes to create a hit drama and why we shouldn't be afraid to look closer to home for our creative inspiration.
Three Takeaways From This Episode Include:
Why we should be getting away from our desks and routine to be at our creative best.How Nicola up with both the character and concept for her series, Marcella.
Nicola’s way of reaching out to collaborators by what she calls ‘professional romances’.
Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast:
Twitter: @danielrbrookes
Instagram: @danielrbrookes
Email: [email protected]
Unlocking Creativity Website:
www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com
