In The Arena with…
Jasmine Douglas
Babes on Waves founder Jasmine Douglas talks about making business friends, being a generalist and not landing her dream role straight away.
Nikky Lyle
Creative recruiter Nikky Lyle, talks to us about privilege, the highs and lows of lockdown and stepping into industry.
Max Ottignon
The co-founder of Ragged Edge talks to us about finding your point of difference, hiring people better than you and asking yourself uncomfortable questions.
Jody Mulvey
Building the SAD GRADS community, full-circle moments and why art should be for everyone.
Mary Hemingway: Shining a spotlight on design by women
Pivoting careers, prioritising family and celebrating female and non-binary creatives.
Simon Dixon: You can’t cheat hard work
We talk to the co-founder of DixonBaxi about his creative beginnings, the portfolios that stand out and always being in beta.
Kei Maye: Comfort zones & Creative Champs
London-based Creative Consultant and Educator, Kei Maye, talks about hosting the Creative Champs podcast, her time as a teacher and stepping out your comfort zone.
Dom Edwards: Creative confidence & collaboration
Co-Founder of The Arena and French/British Graphic Designer, Dom explains why your peers aren’t your competition, how to make the most of your final year & what running this platform means to him.
Sam Fresco: Start ups, strategy & standing for something
Wildish & Co’s Strategy Director Sam, talks about landing his first job, the secret to a great pitch and building trust with your clients.
Hawwa Alam: Forging your own path
Exploring identity, your creative calling and the highs & lows of social media.
Rachel Long-Smith: A world without unpaid internships
The Co-Founder and Creative Director of Narrate talks to us about portfolios, industry diversity and getting your foot in the door.
Skye Kelly-Barrett: Putting artists first
Roar Illustration Agency founder Skye, talks to us about her ‘Artist First’ approach, imposter syndrome and improving awareness of creative careers.
Small Biz Edition: The Christmas Showcase
Five small businesses from The Arena community, tell us why they love what they do and how it all started.
Daisy Morris: The f*ck it moment
Founding The Selfhood, turning your followers into clients and taking the plunge to go freelance.
Jaheed Hussain: Championing creatives of colour
Final major projects, Fuse Magazine and going ‘offline’.
Emily McDonnell: Knowing your worth & your limits
We talk to the Berlin-based communications strategist, writer and founder of The Staycation Collection about freelancing, burnout, moving abroad and leaving a job you love.