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Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast: 

Twitter: @danielrbrookes

Instagram: @danielrbrookes

Email: info@unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

Unlocking Creativity Website:

www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

On the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown in over 200 territories and continues to receive rave reviews. 

With Marcella's third season coming later in 2019 along with a brand new drama called Cobra, it's been a very busy but creatively rewarding summer for Nicola. After a whole lot of diary juggling, we eventually managed to sit down together and I'm very happy we did! There was a whole lot of goodness to come of it, including what it takes to create a hit drama and why we shouldn't be afraid to look closer to home for our creative inspiration. 

Three Takeaways From This Episode Include:

• Why we should be getting away from our desks and routine to be at our creative best.

• How Nicola up with both the character and concept for her series, Marcella.

• Nicola’s way of reaching out to collaborators by what she calls ‘professional romances’.

Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast: 

Twitter: @danielrbrookes

Instagram: @danielrbrookes

Email: info@unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

Unlocking Creativity Website:

www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

As the founder of stylish eyewear brand Cubitts, Tom Broughton helps people look better both optically as well as physically. The brand is known for its sleek approach and fixed price point that makes it stand out in a very crowded and competitive market. Having just opened his eighth store, I find out how he continues to innovate and create whilst working with something which always has such fixed constraints like eyewear and how to make a career out of your creative passion.  

Three Takeaways From This Episode Include:

• The reason we should be carrying a notebook with us at all times.
  
• How to find creative space to think when your schedule gets chock-a-block.
  
• Why following your passion, no matter how niche it feels and despite the naysayers, can lead to great success.
  

Tom's Recommendations:

Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Cubitts:

https://cubitts.com 

Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast: 

Twitter: @danielrbrookes

Instagram: @danielrbrookes

Email: info@unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

Unlocking Creativity Website:

www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com