podcast episode no. 32 with Abbey Withington - how to curate your life
As you'll be able to tell from this week's podcast episode 'How to Curate Your Life - Work Life Balance for the Creative Entrepreneur', an interview with Abbey Withington, I am a HUGE fan of Abbey's work. We had the best time meeting IRL for tea and cake in my North London flat. First thing's first - congratulations Abbey on your pregnancy! Abbey was pregnant when we recorded but not far enough along that she was talking about it (but I did have a feeling - maybe she's always all glowy and interested in other peoples babies though). Such lovely news. Follow Abbey's Colour Play Today account (see show notes) on Instagram to see how she's getting along nesting and her Abbey Withington work account too which shows some gorge baby product colabs coming soon, as well as all of her other illustrative work in her super appealing colour palette and playful style. This episode is jam packed full of take-aways. Abbey shares lots about her experience of working for well known brands and the obstacles she came across and her decision to go freelance and work for herself. Personal and brand values are something we talk about a lot as well. Knowing if a brand is a good fit, how to navigate sticking up for yourself and your brand values, having started a working relationship with a client. We talk about what to charge for your work and even Abbey's experiences around dealing with plagiarism! It's all very helpful stuff guys. A must listen for creatives everywhere!
S H O W N O T E S :
Abbey's Website - www.abbeywithington.com
Abbey's Instagram - www.instagram.com/abbeywithington
New Designers - www.newdesigners.com
Abbey's Colour Play Instagram - www.instagram.com/colourplay.today
Weekend:IN - www.wkndin.co.uk
The Association of Illustrators - theaoi.com
SPACES magazine piece - www.the-smuggler.com
REN Glow Tonic - www.renskincare.com
Bailey Nelson X Abbey Withington - baileynelson.co.uk/blogs/journal/abbey-withingtonwww.abbeywithington.com/bailey-nelson-stylist-luxe
Self Care for Creatives Meet Up - www.lizzieforsmug.com/lizzie-meet-up