In this episode, Mike Raven sits down with Simon Dixon, co-founder of the global brand agency Dixon Baxi to discuss the importance of collaboration, chemistry, and understanding the value of creativity in serving clients and their audiences, and the importance of staying adaptable and fulfilling the evolving needs of clients and the creative industry.

Simon also shares insights into what it's like to run a power-house agency, offering a peek behind the blinds, discussing the hiring process, he shares this thoughts on the significance of putting oneself into the work to create the best (and most personal) outcomes and the agency's approach to new tools like AI and what that might mean the future of brands and agencies.

See more of the work from DixonBaxi at www.dixonbaxi.com

In this episode, Mike Raven speaks to Ella Willis - a talented illustrator and content creator based in Newcastle.

Ella's work is a beautiful blend of performance and illustration, that aims to raise awareness of different aspects of identity.

Together they discuss creativity's power in helping self-discovery, how it can foster strong connections with others, and why carving out a safe space to create without expectation is vital.

Follow Ella @EllaWillis, Mike @mikeraven, and Self Esteem @slfestm on Instagram, and see more of Ella’s work on Instagram and www.slfestm.com

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In this episode, Mike Raven speaks to Philip Ellis (P.J. Ellis), an author, journalist and editor whose debut novel Love and Other Scams has just been released globally.

Phil's search for a creative outlet during his childhood led him through various avenues before settling on writing. Art and drama were early stepping stones that helped him uncover a sense of freedom. He soon discovered that books offered him an escape, inspiring him to lose himself in novels and ultimately begin writing his own.

Phil believes that imagination is the most beautiful act of creation. In this episode, we delve into the power of creative thinking, the challenge of dealing with feedback when creativity is so personal, and how writing gave Phil an opportunity to find his place in the world.

Follow Philip Ellis @Philip_Ellis, Mike @mikeraven and Self Esteem @slfestm on Instagram, Phil’s debut novel Love and Other Scams is available in on e-book, paperback and hardcover in all good retailers.

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