Gentle Creativity Podcast

About Gentle Creativity Podcast

Gentle Creativity, a podcast bought to you in collaboration with Flowerista. charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Charlotte

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2024

Latest episode

3 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jul 2025

   S2 E5 Chloe Dace

   Artist and graphic designer Chloe Dace discusses her move to Canada, artistic inspirations, exhibitions, and making a living as an artist in an interview with Charlotte Hone.

2. 

   18 Apr 2025

   S2 E4 Claire - Hare Cottage Crafts

   Episode 4 is brimming with life. Claire is the founder of Hare Cottage Crafts, the one company you need to know about if you want perfectly crafted and scented products. I am still delighted every morning when I walk into the living room and am greeted by the scent of Sleepy Dormouse - yes it gives me that warm, fuzzy feeling too! But don’t be fooled, Claire has packed an awful lot into a short space of time. She speaks of the life changing event in her late teens which took her away from her beloved animals into the corporate world, how she absolutely steam rollered her way to the top, and then how she realised that actually there was a lot more to life than suits and boardroom meetings. Like many of us, the pandemic, as well as personal reasons, gave her a chance to reflect on what she was doing with life. The moment that you realise your soul is undernourished and you haven’t had the chance to do any of your creative outlets for a while, that’s the moment when you know something has got to change. And change it did for Claire. You’ll notice that there are a few very strong themes throughout this podcast, one is creativity, another is animals. The intersection of these is Hare Cottage Crafts. Hare Cottage Crafts was born out of a candle making course that Claire was taken to by a friend (loved ones sometimes really do have all the answers!) and suddenly a business idea took seed. No life or death decision making, no endless email chains, no need to be city-bound away from nature and the rhymes of the world beyond the office. Claire uses her background in art and photography, her love of Victoriana and her excellent understanding of scent to have created a female owned business that is blossoming. And unsurprisingly everything is vegan and 100% cruelty free too! From supporting other women in business to unpacking the imposter syndrome that so many of us feel, to the patience it takes for truly good wildlife photography, this podcast covers everything you could hope for in 30 minutes and a bit more. If this episode doesn’t lift your spirits, I don’t know what will! Website: https://harecottagecrafts.co.uk/ (https://harecottagecrafts.co.uk/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harecottagecrafts (https://www.facebook.com/harecottagecrafts) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hare.cottagecrafts/ (https://www.instagram.com/hare.cottagecrafts/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   4 Apr 2025

   S2 E3 Kate Hansord

   Joining me for the third episode of Gentle Creativity is Kate of Daphne Rosa. I met Kate at a Christmas show in Ipswich where we had a lovely chat about sustainability, creativity and her fabulous work. Her most iconic products are her beautiful wooden flowers which are guaranteed to brighten any space. We might have walked away with a couple of bits from her stall too! In this episode, we talk about everything from the importance of business coaches, family and the perception of careers in the arts, to the way in which we talk about ourselves and the impact this can have on businesses. Kate started her career as a high school art teacher and notes how part of her shift into working for herself was initially prompted by her teaching. She went from full time teaching to part time and then - because her work is so lovely and impossible to resist - to full time business owner. But initially, she wanted to show her students that being a successful artist with your own business is not just possible but also very much within their reach. So many of us have passions outside of what we do for work, but how many of us at a young age were put off from following our creative dreams because they didn’t fall under the very narrow heading of “a proper job”? I think I would have loved Kate as my teacher! Family is central to Kate, from the name of her business to the way she has made her space a fun learning (and definitely play) environment for her children. Anyone who works from home or runs their own business knows the difficulty of switching off from work, delineating the space between work and home, and remaining present in leisure time. But as Kate talks, she really gives a sense of having created a very healthy and adaptable solution that works for her and her family. If you want to know more about Kate and her work, all her links are below! I hope you enjoy this episode! Website: https://www.daphnerosa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphnerosaflowers/ (https://www.instagram.com/daphnerosaflowers/) Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/daphnerosaflowers/ (https://www.facebook.com/daphnerosaflowers/) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daphnerosa/ (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daphnerosa/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   28 Mar 2025

   S2 E2 Lai Symes

   This week, I talk to Lai Symes, a milliner with over 20 years of experience in the hat business. But her creations are more than just hats: they are true works of art, crafted in collaboration with her individual clients. Lai talks to us about slow fashion, sustainable practices and the joys of doing something creative that can fit around your life and family. She joined me in her workroom, a veritable sweetshop of materials. Lai studied languages and trained to be a languages teacher but realised something was missing. Millinery wasn’t necessarily her first choice but after a chance encounter, it became clear that this was her calling. Millinery is a combination of design, sculpture, fashion, textile and engineering. But, as we discuss, hats are also a form of communication. Before even speaking to a person, how they present themselves visually, can tell us a lot about them. What we wear and how we wear it is a language all of its own. As with any practice where you put a product out into the world, Lai talks about how she has, at times, struggled with imposter syndrome. Over the years however, she has come to realise that by actually putting herself in the position of the learner with each new hat she makes - as each new creation is like starting anew - that sense of being a beginner has now become a part of the creative process that she really enjoys. She also provides some good ideas for when we need to overcome that fear of “what if” that I think we can all understand. There are many pros and cons of being self employed but each one can present an opportunity that makes way for growth or maybe is something that you realise isn’t for you. Afterall, we can’t be expected to do everything by ourselves. We also discuss an exhibition that Lai has been involved with making and bringing to fruition which I’m sure will be something none of you will want to miss! Making Headway - Celebrating Sustainability in Hats (https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/making-headway) will be on from the 20th September - 14th November 2025 at the Hat Works, Luton. This two month exhibition showcases incredible hats from some of the UK’s leading milliners and spotlights the creative ways milliners are working to have a greener footprint; from the traditional use of natural materials, to upcycling, use of innovative new generation materials and waste. The launch on Saturday 20th September includes a whole day of events from 10am-6pm. There will be panel discussions with milliners plus experts in the field of sustainability and the creative industries, film screenings and an all day Materials Market selling sustainable and new gen materials. And don’t forget the competition “From Charity Shop to Ascot”... All the links are listed below, you have no excuse not to check it out! We will see you there in September! Website: https://laihats.co.uk/ (https://laihats.co.uk/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lai_hats/ (https://www.instagram.com/lai_hats/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Laihats (https://www.facebook.com/Laihats) Making Headway - Celebrating Sustainability in Hats: https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/making-headway (https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/making-headway) Panel Discussion tickets: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/panel-discussion-making-headway-celebrating-sustainability-hats (https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/panel-discussion-making-headway-celebrating-sustainability-hats) From Charity Shop to Ascot: https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/from-charity-shop-to-ascot (https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/from-charity-shop-to-ascot) The British Hat Guild: https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   21 Mar 2025

   S2 E1 Tina Hagger

   Behind every work of art is an artist, an artist who never completely switches off from their creative musings, an artist who views the world differently to the rest of us. This week, I’m joined by Kent based Tina Hagger, a lino print artist who can always be found with one eye on what to print and how to print it! After seeing the lino cuts of a local artist, Tina’s partner bought her a place on a lino printing workshop in Margate and the love affair with this medium truly began. As Tina says, she became addicted! And I’m very pleased she did. From her first print - a pile of books with the statement “read more books” - to her current project - a vista of snowdrops, Fieldfare, trees and fields - she has perfected her craft to multi-layered colour and texture works built up over weekends of work. Each print is unique and each one is a labour of love. But each print, each layer of each print, is a thrill; you can hear it in Tina’s voice and it’s a beautiful thing to hear indeed! Tina designs and makes for herself, uses ‘analogue’ techniques (my personal favourite form of working) and always with the environment in mind. From the use of natural lino made from linseed oil and backed with hessian, inks that can be washed with soap and water, to FSC certified paper, nature is reflected in and through Tina’s art. But, as you will hear, the skills of this artist go to further reaches with her Tetra Pak printing and her now-sold-out first course using this material. If you want to see the results, simply follow her here (http://www.instagram.com/haggytea)! Artists see the world differently, of that I am quite sure, but they also view materials differently, wondering how textures and surfaces, colours and processes can be adapted and utilised in order to create something new. As with any self employed person, whether they work a job alongside their business or are able to spend their whole working life devoted to it, time is always the biggest frustration. Spending the week thinking about inking and printing on Saturdays and Sundays, spending working days with designs buzzing around in your head waiting to be drawn or carved, being a creative is an all- consuming state. Tina describes her art as an ‘obsession’, but one that improves her wellbeing and gives her a channel to express herself. It’s a way to let her slow down, observe, be present and create. If nothing else, I think that’s an incredibly important lesson for us all. We are so often consumed by work, stress, external pressures and endless deadlines but maybe just having something that requires total focus and presence of mind, and that brings us joy as a final result, is exactly what we need. I hope you enjoy this podcast, it was a real pleasure getting to talk to Tina. All the links to where you can follow her, buy her work or join one of her workshops are listed below. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandmadebyHaggy (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandmadebyHaggy) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/haggytea (http://www.instagram.com/haggytea) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/haggytea.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/haggytea.bsky.social) Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/haggytea (http://pinterest.com/haggytea) Facebook: http://facebook.com/haggytea1 (http://facebook.com/haggytea1) Newsletter: https://eepurl.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4a58920dd2b644e914f07bb30&id=864fade710 (https://eepurl.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4a58920dd2b644e914f07bb30&id=864fade710) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   17 Dec 2024

   S1 E8 Evolution

   Host Charlotte Hone looks forward to 2025 with optimism, emphasizing the power of gentleness and creativity in driving positive change for businesses and individuals alike.

7. 

   3 Dec 2024

   S1 E7 Setting up a business

   Charlotte Hone shares practical insights on setting up a business, dispelling the myth that social media is a marketing plan, and empowering entrepreneurs to establish a strong foundation for their ventures.

8. 

   19 Nov 2024

   S1 E6 Collaboration

   Is a collaboration always a good idea? We take a look at the pros and cons of collaborating with your fellow creatives in this episode to help you make a more informed decision. We touch on everything from social media to contract clauses and more! If you still haven’t sign up for that Personal Branding course I mentioned last week, you can find it here (https://mailchi.mp/940671e45133/join-the-community) Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles at Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   5 Nov 2024

   S1 E5 Creative Thinking

   We have covered Gentleness and now we are turning our attention to Creativity and Creative Thinking. In this episode we explore what Creative Thinking means and how we can apply it to business, we touch on gamification, fear of failure, imagination and perfectionism. It’s a packed episode that has definitely taken a heavy dose of inspiration from therapy sessions so we hope you’ll enjoy it If you didn’t sign up for that Personal Branding course I mentioned last week, you can find it here (https://mailchi.mp/940671e45133/join-the-community) Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles at Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    22 Oct 2024

    S1 E4 Business & Entrepreneurial Needs

    What do you need as an entrepreneur? What does your business need? What are the problems you are trying to solve for your clients? Join us this week as we take a closer look at the business & entrepreneurial needs. Grab your cuppa, a note book and get ready to do some introspective work that will hopefully leave you feeling motivated, excited and focused on what you are doing and where you are going! Oh and that Personal Branding course I mentioned? Find it here (https://mailchi.mp/940671e45133/join-the-community) Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles at Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    8 Oct 2024

    S1 E3 Gentleness

    This podcast is called Gentle Creativity for a reason. We at Flowerista believe in gentleness as a solid foundation on which business can be built. As in life so in business - or at least that’s what we think. In this episode, we touch on burn out, imposter syndrome, and how to frame competition with others that doesn’t destroy your sanity or love of what you do. And in case you haven’t got enough gentleness in your life or your branding is feeling a little lacklustre, we have a course launching on Oct 13th! Head over to the landing page to find out more and sign up for the launch! We can’t wait to see you there! Have a great week! Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    24 Sept 2024

    S1 E2 Procrastination

    I’m going to guess that at some point today, you’ve written a ‘to do’ list. So have I. And I’ll let you into a little secret, I’ll almost definitely put half of the tasks off until tomorrow which means that there is a high chance they will never be done or will be completed in a mad panic 3 seconds before their deadline. Why do we procrastinate? Well there is a science to it, a reason behind the perfectionism and way around it all. Whatever it is that you are procrastinating over right now, take some time to listen to this pod, know that you are not alone and count it as work (podcasts are education no matter what they are about!) Have a great week! Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    10 Sept 2024

    S1 E1 What is Flowerista?

    Not everyone is an artist, but we are all creatives. The new podcast from Flowerista UK takes a look at our relationship to the creative process and how it relates to entrepreneurship, innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving. Hosted by Charlotte Hone, founder of Flowerista UK, Gentle Creativity focuses on topics such as the trap of perfectionism, compassion in business practice, and community building. Hosted by Charlotte Hone, tech magic by Zach Wiles at Writesized (https://open.substack.com/pub/writesized) Media Get in contact via DMs @flowerista_uk_ or drop me an email charlotte@flowerista.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    6 Sept 2024

    Welcome to the pod

    Welcome to Gentle Creativity! Ep. 1 will be available on Tuesday 10th September so please follow, subscribe and pop the date in your calendars! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotte756.substack.com (https://charlotte756.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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