Creative Conversations with Nina Lenton

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I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?". We discuss creative expression and creative thinking - and all sorts of topics related to creativity. Why did I start this podcast? Because I believe we are all creative - and that it's what makes us who we are, our unique selves. I love finding out how people weave creative pursuits into their lives, how they come up with ideas, what sort of ideas they have, and how they feel about creativity and "being creative". My guests are self-employed, like me - some would call themselves business owners, some would describe themselves as freelancers - but all of them enjoy being creative and bringing that part of themselves into their working lives. creativeweirdness.substack.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Series 3 Episode 5 – Duncan Catterall

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Duncan Catterall, who is a film-maker and animator. We talk about his work across 2D and 3D animation, including inspiration and managing ideas. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guest To read more about Duncan and see some samples of his work, visit his website or his Instagram profile: https://www.dcfilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/duncancatterallfilm/ Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast On Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    18 min

  2. MAY 14

    Series 3 Episode 4 – Tabitha Beaven

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Tabitha Beaven, who is an orchestrator of connection and choirs (and you will have to listen to the episode to find out exactly what that entails!) We talk about her musical background, how she creates spaces for connection through music, as well as her own music and book creations. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guest To read more about Tabitha and her work, visit one of the links below: Crowd Choir - https://www.crowd-choir.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tunefultabitha/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithabeaven/ Her book How To Detach From Anxious Attachment - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Detach-Anxious-Attachment-Empowered/dp/B0FGS4PRNJ Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast On Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    29 min

  3. MAY 7

    Series 3 Episode 3 – Osmaan Sharif

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Osmaan Sharif, who is a strengths-focused business coach for established experts. We talk about figuring out your own path rather than following someone else’s way of doing things, how to maintain creative energy without constantly changing your business, and we also talk about the framework that he uses with his clients. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw About my guest Osmaan Sharif works with established business owners who are growing but sense that something about their approach doesn’t quite fit. Over the past 19 years, he’s helped hundreds of coaches, consultants & service providers stop following generic advice & start growing in a way that matches how they naturally operate. His approach draws on his experience as an Accredited Wealth Dynamics Consultant, Certified NLP Trainer & Master Coach - and centres on one idea that changes everything: different entrepreneurs grow in different ways. That’s the thinking behind his Entrepreneurial Superpower® methodology, which helps business owners find more flow, clarity & traction by growing around their strengths instead of against them. To read more about Osmaan and his work, visit https://www.osmaansharif.com/nina You can find out more about Wealth Dynamics here: https://www.wealthdynamics.com/ Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast On Spotify: On Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    40 min

  4. APR 30

    Series 3 Episode 2 – Claire Waite Brown

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Claire Waite Brown, who is an independent podcaster and the community manager for TrueFans.fm. We talk about rediscovering creativity as an adult, being a “creative person”, and how to make creativity easily accessible in your life. We also spend a bit of time discussing notebooks and Lego! About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ About my guest To read more about Claire and her work, visit Creativity Found: https://www.creativityfound.co.uk/ or find @creativityfoundpodcast on social media. She is very knowledgeable about podcasting (and I’ve paid for her help to create my music/intro/outro, as well as for a really helpful podcast power hour session). You can find TrueFans.fm at https://truefans.fm/ Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4 On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    30 min

  5. APR 23

    Series 3 Episode 1 - Martin Cabble-Reid

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Martin Cabble-Reid, who is an entertainer. (You may know him as Kevin Cruise, as Basil Brush’s sidekick Mr Martin, or from panto in Windsor.) We talk about his life as a performer, having lots of ideas, ADHD and autism, mindfulness, creative inspiration – and how not every idea has to become a business! (In this episode Martin mentions taking medication for ADHD. He describes his own personal experience which may not be the same as other people’s experience – please consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice on your own situation.) About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ About my guest To read more about Martin and his work, visit his website, where you will also find all his social media links: https://www.upgradeyourday.co.uk/ Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here: On Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4 On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278 And wherever else you access your podcasts. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    34 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Series 2 Episode 9 – Abi Moore

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Abi Moore, who is a brand photographer and visibility expert. She tells me about where she gets her inspiration from, how she prepares for client shoots, and the challenges that her clients have with self-promotion. We also discuss the role of ADHD in creativity, and the way she captures and manages her ideas. This is the last episode in series 2. Watch this space for series 3, and do get in touch if you have any feedback, or you’d like to be part of it. Useful links I’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads. For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Abi in these places: Website: https://www.abimoore.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abimooreuk Abi also has a free guide to why you should be more visible and how to start, which can be downloaded via this link: https://tinyurl.com/visibility-means-more-clients Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here: Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    40 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Series 2 Episode 8 – Jon Richards

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Jon Richards, who is a graphic designer for food and drink brands. He explains how he ended up focusing on food and drink brands and where he gets his inspiration from. He shares his observations on how creativity shows up in people’s lives. And we talk about pizza toppings, cuddly penguins, music and sketching. Useful links I’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads. For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Jon in these places: Website: https://goodnessbydesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonfromgoodness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfromgoodness/ Jon and I know each other through Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who are also freelancers. Which also has a podcast. You can find out more here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ (I’m sharing the details just because I am a member and love the group - and it might be of interest to other freelancers.) Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here: Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    35 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Series 2 Episode 7 – Angela Lyons

    I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Angela Lyons, who is a brand and marketing graphic designer. She talks about her journey from product design to graphic design and the types of design work she loves, including magazines. She tells me about her podcast and the in-person events it led to. And we talk about domain name buying and trying to resist shiny new ideas! Useful links I’m a project manager and coach for creative thinkers - whether they are creative leaders in agencies or solo founders/freelancers. I help my clients to get clarity and take action so their ideas don’t just stay in their heads. For more about me and my services, visit my website: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw You will find Ange in these places: Website: https://www.lyonscreative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ange_lyons/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalyons1/ The Creatives Like Us® podcast, which is dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour: https://www.lyonscreative.co.uk/creatives-like-us-podcast And some details I’m sharing because I am a member of these groups - and they might be of interest to other freelancers: Ange and I know each other through the Being Freelance community, a membership group for freelancers. There’s a podcast, the community, and a lot of discussion about biscuits! You can find out more here: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ We also talk about Freelancer Magazine (which she designs) and the online coworking community (which she sometimes hosts). You can subscribe to it here: https://freelancermagazine.co.uk/ Podcast details You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones here: Substack: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com

    35 min
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I ask my guests "what does the word creativity mean to you?". We discuss creative expression and creative thinking - and all sorts of topics related to creativity. Why did I start this podcast? Because I believe we are all creative - and that it's what makes us who we are, our unique selves. I love finding out how people weave creative pursuits into their lives, how they come up with ideas, what sort of ideas they have, and how they feel about creativity and "being creative". My guests are self-employed, like me - some would call themselves business owners, some would describe themselves as freelancers - but all of them enjoy being creative and bringing that part of themselves into their working lives. creativeweirdness.substack.com

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