9 APR 2024 · Sally Brownbill, author of 'Leap into Your Creative Life,' offers invaluable guidance for individuals embarking on their creative journey.

28 FEB 2024 · Sally talks with David Astle about her new book! ‘Leap into Your Creative Life’ is aimed at everyone wanting to enter the creative industry including those looking to change careers. The information it contains applies across many disciplines. Listen to hear more!

12 OCT 2022 · Animation and VFX Student, Adam Smith at Collarts, talks with Sally Brownbill about her ebook 'How to Develop Your Career as a Photographer'. Adam Smith is also a Digital Artist specialising in 3D modelling and VFX production. Listen to their insightful conversation about the ins and outs of the creative industry and how to be the best you can be as an emerging creative.

12 OCT 2022 · 3D Animator and VFX Student at Collarts, Liam Boggust talks with Sally Brownbill about her latest ebook ‘How to Develop Your Career as a Photographer’. Sally had a wonderful conversation with Liam discussing the ins and outs of the creative industry and how to stand out as an emerging creative.

20 OCT 2021 · Sally gives us some essential advice which includes not overthinking things. She says if it feels right, do it. Sally advises to get someone who has no emotional attachment to have a look at your folio and she outlines how to talk about your work in an effective way. Towards the end of this podcast, Sally discusses ways to broaden your experience beyond design studios and agencies and how to navigate your career into the position you really want.

6 OCT 2021 · Anxiety is a huge part of modern life and each individual must learn how to manage it. According to Sally Brownbill, the best way to do it is to find ways to feel good about yourself. She offers tips on how to do this including managing a diary to help you stay organised, following a daily exercise routine and why it’s important to have an answering service on your mobile phone. Confidence increases with more people you meet. Sally talks about her personal experiences with anxiety around public speaking and how believing in yourself can alleviate a lot of anxiousness.

21 SEP 2021 · Sally tells us what makes a great CV and how to put in everything you’ve done that shows you can deal with people and handle pressure. Sally asks us not to underestimate the value of a CV. She outlines the must-haves but also talks about how important it is to reveal a bit about yourself and your personality. Don’t try and be something you’re not but do have a bit of fun with it.

6 SEP 2021 · The best portfolios are the ones that show a complete understanding of what you can do. Sally Brownbill discusses why too much is as unimpressive as too little and what makes a well-presented folio. She advises why you should think like a designer when you create your portfolio and to include all your skills including illustration or photography. Show everything that makes you tick and show how you think above and beyond the usual. According to Sally, evidence that you give that little bit more helps you stand out from the rest.

24 AUG 2021 · Sally Brownbill stresses that most people will want to speak to you and make a face-to-face connection. Sally reminds us that in this world of texting and emails, tone of voice is unbelievably important. Hear how being one on one can reveal more about yourself, your personality and all your skills. One of Sally’s mantras is ‘make yourself memorable’ and making a personal ‘grown up’ connection is part of that. Of course, it’s not always the case and she talks to us through that too.

4 AUG 2021 · Sally Brownbill talks about the leap from graduate to design professional. Leaving the bubble of university is daunting for everyone. She discusses the importance of building a network as soon as possible and earmarking the companies you’d like to work for. Hear how great energy and positivity is as important as being a good designer and why you should think about warm calls instead of cold calls. Sally explains what these are. This podcast also reveals how our careers are a series of building blocks and how to place them where you want them.