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Professional dancer and creative entrepreneur Royston shares his journey from facing childhood bullying over his artistic dreams to performing alongside global superstars. Mentored by industry veterans including comedian Kat, singers Jamelia and Emma Bunton, and choreographer Priscilla Samuels, Royston built a stellar career performing at prestigious events from the Grammys to the Brit Awards, alongside artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Janet Jackson.
Now the founder of RnD Creatives talent agency, Royston offers insights for aspiring performers and entrepreneurs, drawing from his experiences both on stage and in business.
You can find out more about Royston on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialroyston
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Inua Ellams II was born in Nigeria and moved to London in the 2000s after his entire family was threatened with violence and death.After establishing a new life in London, he was forced to move on again, this time to Ireland, after being threatened with deportation. He fought a long battle to remain in Britain, which he eventually won. In spite of all of the challenges he's faced, he has published multiple books; including Candy Coated Unicorns and Converse All Stars, Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales, The Wire-Headed Heathen, #Afterhours, and The Actual. His first ever play "The 14th Tale" was awarded a Fringe First at the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival. His plays include Barber Shop Chronicles, Three Sister and The Half-God of Rainfall. He is currently touring Search Party, An Evening With An Immigrant and working on several commissions across stage and screen. To keep up with Inua and his work, check out his site: https://www.inuaellams.com/
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Sebastian Whyte, Director of "Celebrating Black Cinema With Naomie Harris" on SKY, is an award-winning filmmaker from London.
Seb found his love of cinema through the desire to capture what came before and what comes after each still frame that he captured as a young photographer.`
Listen as Seb shares his journey into becoming a filmmaker and some of the key lessons he's learned along the way.
You can find out more about Seb and his work at his website: https://www.whisperingrebel.com
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Mark Ebulué recently starred in motion picture Sling Shot, starring the Oscar award-winning Casey Affleck and living legend Laurence Fishburne. And has shared the stage with many great performers, including David Tennant.
But the story of how he got into acting and what he's done since, including becoming a licensed close protection agent, is a fascinating one. Listen along as we take a walk through Mark's wonderful story, with lessons on backing yourself and following good fortune where it leads.
To find out more about Mark and his work, check out his pages on Spotlight and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markebuluéhttps://www.sainou.com/individual/mark-ebulue/ -
Jamie Neale is a director, writer, movement coach and creative consultant, counting some of the world's largest companies among his client list; including Apple, Nike, Adidas and Walmart.Raised in a family of arts lovers and performers, Jaime always dreamed of being a creative professional and was undeterred by growing up in a small village town in Devon, England. He took the brave step of moving to London and then onto Los Angeles, where he plies his trade now as a director and writer for a number of big budget projects.Watch and listen as Jaime shares how he got his first start and what it's like working between the US and the UK.
Keep up with J over on his Instagram account www.instagram.com/jamienealejn
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Ali Tennant has had a 30+ year career in the music industry, starting out as an artist and evolving into a chart-topping songwriter. He's written for and worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including; Britney Spears, Westlife, Jessie J, Sam Smith, Tony Braxton, Joe Thomas, Boyzone and One Direction.
This conversation covers Ali's early career triumphs, including the insane dilemma of whether to sign with Quincy Jones as a solo act or sign with a competing label as part of an R&B group.
We also talk about the realities of not being financially responsible and the unbelievable story of how he became a vocal coach on The X-Factor and later The Voice.
You can keep up with Ali via IG www.instagram.com/Ali_Tennant and his art page: https://www.tunka-art.com
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Commonwealth Young Carers Ambassador and Singer/Songwriter Oritsé Williams founded JLS, one of the UK's biggest male R&B/Pop bands, back in 2007. In 2008, the group came second in The X-Factor and later they signed a record deal with Jive Records in 2010. After four albums and multiple awards, the band disbanded in 2013.
Oritsé shares the unlikely tale of how JLS was formed, the impact of his mother being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when he was only 12 years old, as well as life beyond the band that made him a British R&B/Pop icon.
His story is one of determination, devotion and passion.
Follow @OritseMusic to keep up with his life and work.
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Join us in this bonus episode for a quick recap on the mistakes and lessons I made and learned from while making Season 1 of the Devoted Creatives Podcast.
DC podcast host Jon Devo speaks candidly about the experience of creating and sharing the pod, from buying unnecessary kit to how he works on improving his interview technique.
With Season 1 wrapped, we want to thank everyone who has listened to an episode or shared a clip from the podcast with their friends and audiences. It's been a insightful and inspirational first year and we can't wait to get stuck into Season 2, with more amazing guests and conversations already lined up for the year ahead.
If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to share them with us and we'll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a like and subscribe so that you can keep up with us when Season 2 launches.
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Ortis Deley has been a TV Presenter for three decades, after being discovered as a contestant on a dating show during his time at Uni, where he was studying to be a pharmacist.
Rising to fame as a children's TV host, Ortis became one of the most recognisable faces on British telly when he joined The Gadget Show, which ran for almost two decades after launching in 2004.
Ortis has starred alongside some of the most talented personalities in entertainment, including Susie Perry, Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Angellica Bell. And with a wealth of experience in the industry, Ortis talks frankly about the realities and pitfalls of TV presenting. As well as sharing his passion for the drinks world, which he explores as part of collective "GlassmatesUK".
If you've ever considered a life on the screen, or you're simply curious about some of the realities of working in television, this episode is a must.
Keep in touch with Ortis and his collective below:
http://www.instagram.com/ortisdeley
http://www.instagram.com/glassmatesUK
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Kaye Sotomi's journey has been a seemingly random and disjointed one, but if you listen closely, there are common threads; a willingness to learn and an innate ability to connect with people.
From sales, to fitness, to energy and then founding his own chain of gender and texture neutral hair studios. You won't want to miss this episode, which covers how Kaye navigated multiple sectors to build a pioneering business that is disrupting an entire industry.
Check our @ChopChopLDN and @KayeSotomi to connect and learn more.
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James Corbin has been making history since he first took to the catwalk as he's often one of the first plus sized male models to ever walk for that brand or in that show.
Since his debut show, James has walked and been photographed at London, Paris, Milan and more. He's also represented in five countries, but you won't believe how he got his start in the modelling world.
Listen and learn as James shares his candid experiences of life behind and in front of the camera.
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The energetic and infectiously joyful Geoff K Cooper is a creative director, consultant and the founder of the Sagaboi brand.
Geoff turned his hand to fashion writing while working his way up the investment banking and then consultancy worlds in New York. But after a potentially life changing health scare, Geoff decided to pivot his love for hard work towards something that filled his spirit; celebrating his Caribbean roots and culture through the medium of fashion.
Listen as Geoff tells the inspirational story of how an introverted and overly imaginative boy manifested his fantasy world into a reality that now sees his creations strutting the catwalk at London Fashion Week.
Check out SAGABOIOFFICIAL on all social channels and follow @GeoffKCooper to connect and keep up with Geoff and his fantastic work.
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You may not know her name, but chances are you've heard her voice and seen her on one of the many global stages she's graced. Vula is a singer, vocal arranger and published song writer from London, but her story is much richer than that.
Knowing she wanted to do something in music from a young age, Vula followed her heart to build a career as one of the most sought after and accomplished backing singers ever to come out of the UK. But she's also released projects as an artist in her own right, with original music created in collaboration with some of the most talented producers, musicians and singers on the planet.
Listen as Vula shares her fascinating story, including valuable lessons learned on tour, in the studio and from working with some of the biggest stars in the music industry.
Check out instagram.com/vulavox to keep up with her life and projects! And you can learn more about Vula's exclusive monthly music night at London's iconic Ronnie Scott's, by checking out www.instagram.com/vulaandfriends
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Rose Rouse is a writer and creative professional with over four decades of freelancing experience behind her. Rose is self-proclaimed "unemployable", but that's mostly because she treasures her freedom over most other things.
Living a life dedicated to exploring new cultures and seeking meaningful human interactions, Rose co-founded Advantages of Age, an online platform that celebrates and embraces life, death and everything in between.
Listen as Rose takes us on her journey of navigating a career of self-employment and artistic expression. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it.
Read more about Rose and her work on the links below:
https://www.roserouse.co.uk
https://www.advantagesofage.com
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DJ Lara Fraser had already built a career in PR and Media relations before a chance appearance on Hoxton Radio inspired Lara and best friend Laura Pradelska to try and do their own Radio Show.
With no experience, the "LaLas" as they would come to be known, dove straight into the deep end and embarked on a perilous journey of trial and error that took them from a show on a local London radio station, to hosting an event at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix.
Lara's story is one of pursuing passions with an open acceptance that some things will inevitably fail. The key? Knowing when to cut your losses and moving on. Listen as Lara shares her experiences of completely changing careers from a fully established day job to becoming a self-funded international DJ and music producer.
Follow Lara on socials @DJLaraFraser and check out her podcast, the DJ Diaries to hear interviews with the likes of DJ Target, Big Narstie and BBC Radio 1's Melvin Odoom: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vxek5a5kcaHh6hP6Q5gVC?si=0e9c011734644594
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In this month's episode of The Devoted Creatives Podcast, we're joined by the multitalented Marcus Bronzy.
From being an Ayia Napa Club rep to DJing shows with megastars like Darude and Fatman Scoop, Marcus took the grafter's route into presenting. Early days, Marcus offered his time in return for work experience at a pirate Radio station where he was able to learn the ropes and hone his skills. Then after sending his CV in multiple times to no reply, Marcus finally got a call back from BBC 1Xtra to help out as a runner/producer. Eventually, his personality and passion earned Marcus opportunities to cover established hosts.
Listen as Marcus takes us on his journey to becoming an established host and presenter in his own right, counting Sky, XBOX, o2 and Phillips among the household names he's worked with in recent years. Marcus also has his own podcasts:How To Kill an Hour and Ain't Got a Clue, which he hosts with Comedian Kae Kurd. You can find links to Marcus' thoroughly entertaining content below:
https://linktr.ee/marcusbronzy
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Denise Maxwell, founder and lead photographer of Lensi Photography, never intended to be a professional photographer or start a photography business. But she had a lifelong passion for capturing moments on film. Ever since her school days, Denise was the friend with a camera. In her late 30s and faced with being made redundant from the NHS, losing a role that she thought she'd be in for life, Denise decided to try turning her passion into a job. Photographing family and friends, to friends of friends, Denise built a wide ranging portfolio of imagery from the world around her. With hard work, determination and by establishing a solid network of colleagues, Lensi Photography was born. Listen to a fascinating story of how someone can carve out a creative role for themselves, even after changing careers in their late 30s.
Check out the Lensi Photography website here: http://www.lensi.co.uk
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Shuo combined his love of travel with an innate talent for image creation while travelling through Central and South America in his early 20s. That trip inspired Shuo to photograph the world's natural wonders, followed by the world's official man-made wonders. Since then, he's travelled to over 100 countries and counting, shooting for hotel groups and travel companies, while juggling fatherhood, marriage and a full-time job as a Media Lawyer. Shuo shares his journey into becoming a successful photographer, while having a family and working a high-flying day job. He also shares his tips on travelling with small children and avoiding crowds while capturing popular locations.
You can read some of Shuo's guides here:
How to travel safe as a photographer http://www.shuophotography.com/blog/2...
Tips on travelling with babies http://www.shuophotography.com/blog/2...
Check out his page here: www.instagram.com/shuotography
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Mayday Carter is an experienced music producer and engineer, co-signed by iconic artists including Kendrick Lamar, Will.I.AM, Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Le Roc, Varren Wade and many many more. Mayday turned his attention to becoming an artist in his own right and has gone through the process of securing his own distribution deal, as well as self-funding, directing and editing his own music videos; shot in Los Angeles, US, Kingston, JA and Accra, Ghana.
Mayday is on a fascinating journey so far and has some serious gems to share regarding the music industry and how his spirituality has helped him evolve his creative process. We hope you enjoy this conversation.
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Ron Timehin was one of the first ever Instagram photography Influencers after being discovered by the platform, on the platform and placed on the "Suggested Users" list back in 2011, watch, listen, laugh and learn, as Ron takes us through some of the valuable lessons and experiences he's earned as a creative.
