22 episodes
The Promising Creative Billy Notion
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Welcome to the Promising Creative Podcast, where Billy Notion delves into the journeys of young creatives, unpacking their battles, triumphs, and everything in between.
Through a series of wide-ranging conversations, Billy seeks to share the inspiring stories of creative individuals, highlighting the hard work and dedication required to achieve success in the industry. His goal is to inspire listeners with a simple message: "Believe in your talent, and with passion and determination, you too can find your creative voice.”
The TCP team genuinely cares about people and their success, which is why we're here to provide relatable stories that will resonate with you and help you draw strength from their narratives. Our ultimate aim is to inspire and empower our listeners, regardless of where they are in their own creative journey.
Thank you for listening.
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Ep #22: HEN$HAW on social media, music industry challenges, and earning a living
Introducing HEN$HAW, the embodiment of Camden's underground spirit, blending rap, garage, dance, grime, and emo-drill into a signature sound. Raised amidst the London borough’s grit and diversity, HEN$HAW's musical journey kicked off with his grandad's gift of a microphone and recording software at a young age in 2012.With his partner-in-crime, producer Chase, HEN$HAW lives by the motto "when, not if," a positive belief that good things will happen with momentum.Fuelled by the beats Chase cre...
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Ep #21: Marz Fay on making music, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, and breaking into the media industry
Hailing from South London, Marz Fay is poised to make a significant mark on the music scene as an outspoken LGBT artist delving into themes of love, pain & youth. With over 50k+ streams on her debut EP, Marz is quickly building a passionate following.Raised in Kennington and Waterloo by parents deeply involved in community support, Marz learned early on the power of music to tell stories and inspire change. Releasing her latest EP ‘Melancholy’ in March 2024, Marz also works as an actor, s...
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Ep #20: Cap1talA on navigating racism, cultivating gratitude, and independent success in hip-hop
Cap1talA is a UK rap and hip-hop artist whose music is as a powerful reflection of his upbringing and experiences.Growing up in Kent, Cap1talA faced the harsh reality of racism and often felt like an outsider. However, his passion for music ignited at the age of 15, inspired by the sounds of Tyler the Creator on YouTube. Writing lyrics to beats found online, Cap1tal A eventually found like-minded individuals at his college, supporting each other to start recording their own music.Despite faci...
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Ep #19: Photographer Sophia Leon on telling authentic stories, self-care, and the art of pitching to clients
Our guest this week is photographer, Sophia Leon. Hailing from Manchester, Sophia's passion for creativity led her to London in pursuit of the most dynamic environment for her artistic ambitions.Despite receiving discouraging advice in college to avoid putting all her ‘eggs in one basket’ with photography, and pursue a more ‘marketable’ career path, Sophia didn’t give up on her passion.Her journey into photography was a gradual yet transformative one. Starting as a creative content creator fo...
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Ep #18: Simon Wheatley on growing organically as a photographer, and documenting grime in the 00s
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Ep #17: Rashun Kerr on Event & Artist Management and Mental Health
Introducing Rashun Kur, DJ, Events and Tour Manager, and longtime friend of Billy and the show. Former professional figure skater from Peckham turned music industry manager, Rashun's musical passion was ignited listening to the jazz records of his great grandfather, renowned percussionist, Tony Yuta. The transition from spinning on ice to the turntables was inspired by his uncle, setting Rashun on a trajectory that began at the age of 12 with his first booking at Southbank University.Roo...