She's Lost Control

From Stage to Startup: Kangwa Saili on Building Confidence and Turning Creativity Into a Career

Camila Holden-Ayala Episode 7

This week on She’s Lost Control, Cam sits down with Kangwa Saili — creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Clits, Tits and Other Bits — to unpack what it really takes to turn creativity into a sustainable career.

Kangwa’s journey began in performing arts and evolved into freelancing and, eventually, launching her own business during lockdown. In this inspiring episode, she shares insights on creative entrepreneurship, building confidence, and backing your ideas even when fear tries to hold you back.

Cam and Kangwa explore:

  • Turning creative ambition into a career that actually pays the bills
  • Building a brand rooted in identity, research, and authenticity
  • Leveraging social media for audience engagement and community building
  • The financial realities of entrepreneurship and why investing in your ideas matters
  • Overcoming fear, filtering out bad advice, and advocating for yourself

This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives seeking inspiration, business strategies, and confidence to put their ideas into the world.

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