The Creative Conversation: The Start Up Series
A podcast for entrepreneurs who are still figuring it out. Join Danni, founder of Greene Creatives, as she sits down with founders to talk about the highs, lows, and everything in between of growing a business from the ground up.
Episodes
15 episodes
What It’s Really Like Leading a Sexual Abuse Support Charity | WRASAC CEO Interview
In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, we’re joined by Katie, CEO of WRASAC Dundee and Angus a charity supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse.This is a slightly different episode to our usu...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:08:43
From Home Beauty Business to Salon Owner: Fern from Pallas Beauty
In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m joined by someone very special my best friend, Fern, founder of Pallas Beauty.Fern opened Pallas Beauty in 2018, but her journey started long before that - d...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:53
How Redundancy Led Me to Start My Own Business | Karyn from EverOrganised
In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m joined by Karyn, founder of EverOrganised a professional organiser and admin specialist who helps busy business owners bring calm to chaos.Karyn’s journey in...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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41:32
Building a Marketing Business: The Reality of Freelancing, Clients & Strategy with Suz from Bird & Emmy
In this episode, I’m joined by Susie from Bird & Emmy, a marketing strategist originally from Cape Town who has spent over 20 years working in the industry across agencies, in-house roles and now running her own business.We talk abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:28
Building a Business With My Brain, Not Against It: ADHD, Autism & Identity in Entrepreneurship
This is one of the most personal episodes of The Creative Conversation so far.Today I’m joined by Kay, founder of Kay Meach Artistry, salon owner, makeup artist and someone I’ve worked alongside for nearly eight years.But this con...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:07:43
Back to Work After 2 Weeks of Maternity Leave: Amy from Mango & Wild on Motherhood & Marketing
In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m joined by Amy from Mango & Wild, a freelance marketer and fellow small-business founder who’s built a business around helping brands grow with clarity, confidence and cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:26
I Launched a Podcast & Here’s What I Learned
Launching a podcast wasn’t about being perfect, it was about creating space for business owners who are still building. In this episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m sharing five things I’ve learned...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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7:51
5 Business Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
In this solo episode of The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series, I’m sharing the five biggest mistakes I’ve made while building Greene Creatives, and the lessons that came from them.From not prioritising my own business, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:08
5 Lessons from 5 Years in Business (What No One Tells You)
As Greene Creatives turns five, in this solo episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what I’ve really learned along the way.From cash flow worries that never fully disappear, to trusting your gut with clients, outsourcing before burno...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:19
From Side Hustle to Marketing Agency: How I Built Greene Creatives
In this episode, the mic is turned around as Danni Greene, founder of Greene Creatives, steps into the guest seat. Interviewed by GC team member Amy, Danni shares the real story behind building Greene Creatives from its beginnings as a side hus...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:47
Behind the Business: What It’s Really Like to Be Married to an Entrepreneur
In this special episode, I sit down with my husband Chris for a different kind of Creative Conversation. We talk about what it’s really like to live with — and love — someone who runs their own business. From late nights and stress to pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:51
Erin of Occhiali on Building a Bespoke Eyewear Boutique
In this episode, Erin founder of Occhiali Bespoke Eyewear Boutique, shares her journey of building a unique eyewear brand. From the inspiration behind launching a boutique to the challenges of retail, client care, and staying true to her vision...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:52
Dancilicious: Zoei on Building Confidence, Community & a Dance School in Dundee
In this episode, Zoei — founder of Dancilicious Dance Company — shares her journey of building a fun, friendly, and non-competitive dance brand in Dundee. From starting out with a passion for dance to creating a community where confidence shine...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:59
Dundee-Made: KerrieALDO on Building a Slow Fashion Brand
In this episode, Kerrie Alexander, founder and designer behind KerrieALDO, shares the real story of building a slow-fashion brand in Dundee. From selling her first handmade coat to launching a website, juggling motherhood, and protecting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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51:34
Welcome to The Creative Conversation: The Start-Up Series
I’m Danni, founder of Greene Creatives, and this podcast is all about real talk with small business founders who are still in the trenches of building their dreams.Most business podcasts wait until you’ve “made it” to hand you the mic, b...
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Season 1
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