On this episode of She’s Lost Control, we’re joined by Celia Hodgson — founder of Tiny Studios and co-founder of Making Moves and Movies — to explore her journey from making YouTube videos as a kid to building and successfully exiting her own production company.

This conversation dives deep into creative careers, entrepreneurship, freelancing, and business growth, offering practical insights for anyone looking to build a sustainable career in the creative industry.

Celia shares honest lessons from her path as a founder, including how she built her brand, navigated pricing and negotiation as a freelancer, and developed strong client relationships that supported long-term success. We also explore the realities of managing finances, building a team, and what it really feels like to go through a business acquisition.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to build a career from creative hobbies into a business
• Freelancing, pricing strategies, and negotiation tips
• Building a strong personal and business brand in the creative industry
• Financial lessons from running a production company
• Client relationship strategies that drive long-term success
• The reality of scaling and exiting a creative business
• Lessons from the acquisition process

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, creative industry careers, freelancing, or building a production company, this episode is packed with real-world advice and actionable insights.

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On this episode of She’s Lost Control, we’re joined by Courtney Kocak — writer, podcaster, comedian, and author of Girl Gone Wild — to break down how to build a successful career in writing, TV, podcasting, and the creative industries.

Courtney shares how she transitioned from acting into writing and storytelling, building a career across major publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan. She talks candidly about freelancing, developing your voice, and navigating the realities of creative work.

We also dive into her memoir Girl Gone Wild, exploring ambition, identity, and what it really meant to chase success as a young woman in the early 2000s.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to build a career in writing, TV, and podcasting
• Transitioning careers and finding your creative path
• Why honing your craft is non-negotiable
• Networking, hustle, and strategic career moves
• Financial stability and uncertainty in creative industries
• Balancing ambition, burnout, and long-term success

If you’re trying to break into media, writing, TV, or podcasting, this episode is packed with practical advice and real insight into building a creative career that lasts.

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Most people would kill for a job at L'Oréal. Chloe Bate had that — and Diageo, and Huel — and then walked away to build something entirely on her own terms.

A marketing and communications consultant who's worked across some of the most recognisable brands in the world, Chloe has spent her career at the intersection of PR, brand strategy and digital marketing. She knows what it takes to shape a brand narrative that cuts through, how to keep evolving as the industry changes around you, and what it actually feels like to go from a corporate salary to betting on yourself.

In this episode, we get into all of it — navigating big brand environments, knowing when it's time to move on, making the leap to freelancing, and building the kind of confidence that doesn't rely on a job title to back it up.

Whether you're starting out in PR and communications, thinking about going freelance, or trying to figure out your next move in marketing — this one's for you.

⚡ What we cover:

→ Building a career across PR, brand and communications

→ What it's really like working for major global brands

→ Knowing when to move on and how to do it well

→ Making the leap from corporate marketing to freelance consultant

→ Pricing yourself, owning your value and ditching the guilt

→ Confidence and career progression in creative industries.

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