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What I'd Tell You if I Was Your Mentor: 10 Lessons For Creatives

Building your Brand

Release Date: 05/29/2026

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. In this episode, I interview Meg Lewis, a designer, and educator who runs the studio , teaching workshops on personal branding, finding your style, and portfolio strategy.  Meg chatted with me about building an authentic and impactful brand around your personality and style and how that can help to make...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. We can all agree that the last few years have been a bit of a rollercoaster. Running a small business is hard work at the best of times but throw a double whammy of an unprecedented pandemic AND a recession into the mix and finding joy falls to the bottom of our (very long) to-do lists.  If you're nodding...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. How do you feel about money? If you're anything like me you might have a chequered history with your business finances and, let's face it, that rarely feels good. In today's empowering episode I chat with the award-winning founder of rainchq  who is on a mission to help women take control of their...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. In this episode I chat to Ingrid Fernandez who is a freelance consultant lawyer and I quiz her all about what small businesses need to do to be legal compliant in the UK.  She has lived and breathed commercial law for 10 years, working for both Magic Circle and boutique law firms. But she decided it was time...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is an Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker showing small businesses how to build online relationships, package up their “magic” and turn it into emails that people want to read and (more importantly) purchase from. In the span of 5 years, Liz grew and sold a...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. In this episode I speak to Sasha Glasgow of Frank + Feel. Sasha classes herself as a writer, doubter and doer. Even though she's been writing in some form from the age of eight, she only started calling herself a writer last year - a rebellious act against her self-doubting nature. She's an avid journaler and...

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Building your Brand

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! In this episode I chat to Emma Worrollo who has created Playful Den. Emma is an expert in the theory of play. Play is one the most natural human states we long to be in. But the journey to the adult-side is full of social conditioning and expectations which make us lose touch with our inner child. We forget how to play. We start feeling awkward about being silly. And somewhere in the process our dreams can start to seem childish...

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Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! I’m always inspired by stories of purpose-driven businesses. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Linton, founder of Madlug; a brand that proves business can be a force for good. Dave’s journey from youth worker to social entrepreneur is filled with lessons on resilience, clarity of mission, and the power of a simple story. Whether you’re building a brand or just looking for a spark of inspiration, I hope this conversation...

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Building your Brand

I’m taking a little break from the podcast this summer, but that doesn’t mean your feed will be empty! In this solo episode, I share why I’m stepping back from new episodes for a few months, how I’ve handpicked some of my favorite early interviews to re-release, and what my summer looks like as a self-employed parent. I hope this inspires you to find your own balance and enjoy a slower pace over the next few months.   Key Takeaways Embrace the Power of Pause. Sometimes, stepping back is the best way to move forward. Allow yourself space to recharge and return with fresh energy...

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One of my favourite people to chat with about life and creativity is Meg Lewis. We often go deep into how we perceive the world, and in this episode, we talk about success, failure, and how to return to the fun and joy we experienced as children.     Meg helps adults to undo, unlearn, and un-grow up so they can reconnect with their authentic selves before societal norms made things a bit too predictable. We explore how to dismantle the constructs of shame and why it is important to challenge what we consider "normal" in our careers and personal lives. Key...

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In this solo episode of the Building a Brand Podcast, I share 10 honest lessons I’d pass on if I were mentoring a younger designer or small business owner. I cover embracing experimentation and learning from mistakes as well as redefining success and cheering others on. This episode is packed with encouraging mindset shifts for anyone building a creative business.

Whether you’re in a season of growth, comparison, overwhelm, or uncertainty, these reflections will help you approach your business with more confidence, joy, and freedom.

Key Takeaways

  • Treat your business like an experiment so failures become lessons instead of personal defeats.
  • Consistency becomes much easier when you build your business around things that genuinely bring you joy.
  • Community matters; even one supportive business friend can make a huge difference.
  • Success doesn’t have to look like internet hustle culture; you get to define it for yourself.
  • Celebrating other people’s wins creates a healthier, more abundant mindset in business.

Episode Highlights

  • 00:00 – Why I've been thinking about mentorship
  • 01:00 – Lesson 1: Have an experimental mindset
  • 02:20 – Lesson 2: Expect mistakes and learn from them
  • 04:00 – Lesson 3: Find the joy and follow it
  • 05:45 – Lesson 4: Find what you can be consistent in
  • 07:15 – Lesson 5: Find your community
  • 09:30 – Lesson 6: Commit to learning new things
  • 10:45 – Lesson 7: Hold onto things loosely
  • 12:15 – Lesson 8: Define what success looks like for you
  • 14:25 – Lesson 9: Don’t get obsessed with money goals
  • 16:00 – Lesson 10: Learn to celebrate other people’s successes

Mentioned in the Episode

I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written, recorded and produced by me

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