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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There's a version of a creative career that looks great on paper. And then there's the real one — the late pitches, the difficult clients, the moments you wonder if you're actually any good at this.

Rebekah Guilar has lived both. As Business Director at Uncommon Creative Studio — and previously at We Are Pi and 72andSunny — she's shaped campaigns for Google, adidas and Desperados. But the thing that actually got her there wasn't talent alone. It was relationships, and knowing how to build the right ones without losing herself in the process.

In this episode, we talk about what agency life really looks like behind the polished campaigns, how to manage clients without wanting to scream into a pillow, and the very unglamorous shift from doing brilliant work to leading other people doing it.

Oh, and somewhere in the middle of all that, she co-founded, co-hosts and produces In Their Shoes by Seanchoíche — a storytelling podcast built around real, lived experiences — because apparently one career wasn't enough.

Warm, honest and a little bit chaotic — just like the best creative careers always are.

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Confidence isn’t a mindset — it’s evidence you belong in the room you want to be in.

In this episode of She’s Lost Control, we sit down with Sibusisiwe Thelma Khupe — director, creative strategist, and former founder of her own production company — to unpack how she built a fearless career in music, advertising, and brand storytelling.

By 25, Sibu had directed MTV-recognized music videos, worked with major labels and agencies, and collaborated with artists like Lewis Capaldi, Bree Runway, and Tom Jones, all while leading culture-defining campaigns and championing diversity and inclusion.

We chat:
⚡ How to build unshakeable confidence through evidence and audacity
⚡ The power of creating your own work before getting permission
⚡ Strategies to navigate rejection and position yourself as a top creative
⚡ Insights on storytelling, brand campaigns, and creative strategy
⚡ Practical advice on negotiation, client management, and self-advocacy

This episode is a blueprint for young creatives, freelancers, and aspiring agency leaders looking to turn ambition into action, prove their value, and step boldly into rooms they deserve to be in.

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In this episode of She’s Lost Control, Camila sits down with Zerrin Oteng — Senior Creative Producer and Marketeer — to break down how to build a long-term career in creative production and marketing.

With over 12 years of experience across media, music, entertainment, fashion, and tech, Zerrin has delivered global campaigns for HBO, Warner Bros, Universal Music, and LADBible, creating high-impact work across video, photography, live events, and social-first marketing strategies.

We talk about how to use culture and community to drive brand relevance, the difference between creative strategy and execution, and why side hustles and personal projects are essential. Zerrin also shares insights from founding her creative ventures — WANDER, her creative collective, and AfroSamba, a culture-led events platform celebrating music, community, and creativity.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Building a long-term career in creative production and marketing
• Using culture and community to shape meaningful brand work
• Why side hustles and personal projects matter
• Creative strategy vs execution in global campaigns
• Navigating careers across media, music, and entertainment
• Staying culturally relevant in fast-moving creative industries

If you work in — or aspire to break into — creative production, marketing, media, music, or brand storytelling, this episode offers practical insight, inspiration, and clarity for building a career that lasts.

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On this episode of She’s Lost Control, award-winning entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Chloë Downes shares how she built her multi-award-winning agency SHFT into a seven-figure business before pivoting into life and business coaching. Chloë opens up about navigating career crossroads, finding her purpose, and the mindset shifts that fuel success in the creative industries.

Chloë breaks down:
✨ How to pivot your career while staying true to your purpose
✨ Lessons from leadership, inclusivity, and advocacy in the creator economy
✨ Personal branding, financial wisdom, and building multiple income streams
✨ Transitioning from agency founder to mindset and business coach

Whether you’re a creative professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, Chloë’s story offers insight, inspiration, and practical advice for turning career chaos into clarity.

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On this episode of She’s Lost Control, PR Week 30 Under 30 winner Theresa Bischoff shares how she built a career that blends policy, advocacy, and creative strategy while refusing to be confined to traditional paths.

From early career pivots and job-hopping to discovering the power of mentorship, Theresa’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, self-advocacy, and strategic career building. She breaks down how to navigate workplace politics, negotiate your worth, and find roles that align with your values — all while staying ambitious and true to yourself.

We also dive into her experience leading campaigns and communications for the CBI and The Good Growth Foundation, writing for top publications, and speaking on national platforms like LBC, showing how creative thinking can amplify impact in every professional space.

If you’re navigating career pivots, aiming for leadership roles, or looking for actionable advice on building a meaningful career, this conversation is packed with insights to help you chart your own path.

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