38 episodes

The TalentWorks Podcast invites emerging creators to play 3 clips to showcase the most defining moments of their careers. 
TalentWorks is a content label within BBC Studios aimed at identifying emerging talent with whom it can partner. The voices you will hear from TalentWorks are Helen O’Donnell, Katrina Bell and Shukri Dirie.


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    • 4.9 • 27 Ratings

The TalentWorks Podcast invites emerging creators to play 3 clips to showcase the most defining moments of their careers. 
TalentWorks is a content label within BBC Studios aimed at identifying emerging talent with whom it can partner. The voices you will hear from TalentWorks are Helen O’Donnell, Katrina Bell and Shukri Dirie.


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    Episode 37: Seun Ogunsola

    Episode 37: Seun Ogunsola

    Seun is a London based fashion stylist, content creator and (according to her Insta bio…) a proud outfit repeater. Seun shows her followers how to master the skill of luxury dressing without the price tag. Since collaborating with platforms such as Dazed and Pinterest, Seun's work has now reached a global audience. Seun was one of two emerging creators commissioned to create shorts for Pinterest produced by BBC Studios.
    Shukri and Seun discuss -

    How Seun transitioned from retail fashion stylist to content creator;
    How she built an empire on Pinterest;
    And how it all came from taking a bet on herself one day

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    • 27 min
    Episode 36: Emma Downer

    Episode 36: Emma Downer

    Emma is a DIY content creator who is revolutionising the way people learn and master DIY skills. In March 2020, Emma began posting how-to videos for individuals struggling with DIY challenges. Today, Emma's DIY videos have had a staggering 250 million views. She’s collaborated with huge brands such as TikTok, Pinterest, B&Q, and Dremel and amassed a following of over 850,000 devoted fans. Emma was one of two emerging creators commissioned to create shorts for Pinterest produced by BBC Studios.

    In this episode, Katrina and Emma discuss -

    The inspiration and story behind DIY With Emma
    How she is segueing into fashion and other ventures
    What it was like working with the BBC Studios team on the recent Pinterest collab

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    • 23 min
    Episode 35: Joe Sugg

    Episode 35: Joe Sugg

    Joe Sugg is a UK-based creative leader, YouTube content creator, actor and author. 
    Joe started his online career over 10 years ago after making his first YouTube video. He’s since built a loyal audience of over 20 million across his various YouTube channels and social media accounts.  In recent years, Joe has moved into creative leadership and in 2022 started the production company, Final Straw Productions.

    In this episode, Helen and Joe discuss -

    Joe’s first steps on YouTube and how he has seen the digital space evolve;
    Joe’s move into mainstream TV with his appearance on BBC Strictly Come Dancing;
    How Joe is creating his own path in the entertainment industry with his production company Final Straw Productions.

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    • 42 min
    Episode 34: Max Tobin

    Episode 34: Max Tobin

    Max is an award winning filmmaker and presenter from Birmingham. Max’s films have won Royal Television Society awards and have been screened at a number of film festivals. 
    Max joined the BBC Studios Factual team as one of our Meta-funded Creators In Residence. His goal - to bring humour and sarcasm to factual documentary making. 

    In this episode, Shukri and Max discuss - 

    His creative inspirations and how they’ve changed in the 10 years he’s been filmmaking
    How Max became an overnight TikTok sensation
    What Max has learned about documentary-making from the Factual Science team at BBC Studios
    Max’s clips -


    Early - Max’s short film ‘everyone in this film is dying’
    Most significant - Max’s short film ‘I Will Despise You’Now - ‘What does dying really feel like?’ - the documentary written and directed by Max during his residency at BBC Studios.


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    • 30 min
    Episode 33: Adna Ahmed

    Episode 33: Adna Ahmed

    Adna is a 24-year-old creator and aspiring screenwriter from Leicester. She’s passionate about telling underrepresented stories and working to make the creative industries more inclusive. 
    Adna is one of our creators for IN THE MIX 2022, a programme developed by BBC Studios TalentWorks and Black Creators Matter, in partnership with the Barbican. 

    In this episode, Shukri and Adna discuss - 

    Why Adna was driven to write her own TV scripts
    The successes Adna’s had with her scriptwriting development incubator, Babes in Development
    How Adna found producing her first documentary for IN THE MIX 2022
    Adna’s clips -

    Early - A scene from Adna’s TV sitcom script ‘Pipe Dreams’ 
    Most significant - A voicenote from a Babes in Development group member
    Now - Adna’s documentary ‘Naag Nool’ created for IN THE MIX 2022.
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    • 25 min
    Episode 32: Nenda Neururer

    Episode 32: Nenda Neururer

    Nenda is a writer, actor & international recording artist who grew up in the Austrian Alps. Since moving to London at 19 to go to drama school, Nenda has appeared in film and theatre productions across the UK. 
    Nenda is one of our creators for IN THE MIX 2022, a programme developed by BBC Studios TalentWorks and Black Creators Matter, in partnership with the Barbican. 

    In this episode, Shukri and Nenda discuss - 

    Nenda’s music career and how she approaches directing her own music videos
    Nenda’s journey into acting and what it was like working on a big TV set
    How Nenda found producing her first documentary for IN THE MIX 2022
    Nenda’s clips -


    Early - The music video for Nenda’s song ‘Mixed Feelings’
    Most significant - A scene from Sky Original TV drama, The Rising
    Now - Nenda’s documentary ‘OACHKATZLSCHWOAF’ created for IN THE MIX 2022.
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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

NicholasPHatton ,

What an amazing podcast

I enjoyed listening to Amelia Dimolderberg’s life story in episode 9. I can relate to her because I also used to like reading books in school and I didn’t have many friends. I think that Helen O’Donnell is a really good presenter and she also makes a great breakfast 👍

AllyFarrell ,

Fascinating podcast

Loved it. Anyone interested in YouTubers, or just digital media in general, will love it too.

Brilliant listen and really liked the hosts.

AlexandraSarah ,

Exciting guests!

Joe Sugg was engaging, honest and interesting as usual, so funny/ironic/major foreshadowing going on with the girlfriend mention! Looking forward to hearing from Jamie Morton and Emma Gannon too!

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