Industry Leaders

With Nikky Lyle
Topic

The Creative industry can be a challenge to navigate—but with the right guidance, the opportunities can be endless.

The Industry Leaders with Nikky Lyle podcast features interviews with (you guessed it) Industry Leaders! Creative Directors, Founders, Agents and Artists—anyone who is paving the way in their field.

#30
14 March 2023
Kate and Emily, Co-Founders of Sonder & Tell

Learn about the creation of Sonder & Tell, their process, and what it takes to create the ultimate industry newsletter

Content
2 March 2023
Lou Bones of Jelly London

Nikky is joined for the second time by Illustration and animation agent Lou Bones. In this episode, they discuss business development and planning your route back into the working world, post- Covid.

Illustration & Print
2 March 2023
Danny & Charlotte, Co-Founders of Badass.gal

In this episode Nikky’s guests are Creative team Charlotte Hugh and Danny Pallett. Who have worked together for over 10 years – working with the likes of Domino’s, Barclaycard, Kellogg’s and Camelot, at creative agencies worldwide.

Entrepreneur
2 March 2023
Stuart Gough, Associate Partner at Pentagram

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Stuart Gough, Associate Partner at Pentagram. After working at a number of different specialist studios, he joined Pentagram where he led the team to create the Design Museum’s two most successful shows; Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition and Ferrari: Under The Skin.

Branding
2 March 2023
Joanna Henly, Artist & Creative Director at Missled Studio

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Joanna Henly, Artist & Creative Director at Missled Studio.

Joanna illustrates for brands, products, and ad campaigns with specific experience in fashion, beauty and technology. In this talk they discuss mindfulness and mental health whilst working from home as a freelancer.

As well as the importance of developing a wellness and well being tool kit. Such as writing a daily journal, the art of taking naps, the time to take a bath and when do to a little dance.

Mental Health
2 March 2023
Pip Jamieson, Founder of The Dots

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Pip Jamieson, Founder of the creative professional network The Dots. Pip was named by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs innovating in their respective fields & by Ad Week as one of the 41 trailblazing leaders having a positive impact on the world. In this chat she talks about setting up a business as a female entrepreneur, getting over the fear of failure, and how to build a successful—and happy!—team.

Entrepreneur
2 March 2023
Forest Young, Global Principle at Wolf Ollins

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Forest Young, Global Principal at Wolff Olins, where he leads initiatives for the world’s most influential companies and cultural institutions.

Branding
1 March 2023
Bill Brock, Founder at Analog Folk

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Bill Brock, Founder at Analog Folk. Bill has over 20 years experience helping brands to transform their marketing strategies in an increasingly digital world.

Digital & tech
1 March 2023
Lydia Pang, Global Design Director at Nike

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Lydia Pang, Global Design Director at Nike. Prior to her role at Nike, Lydia was the Group Creative Director of Refinery29.

Creative Direction
1 March 2023
Matt Dunn, Art Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Matt Dunn, Art Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. During this talk they discussed about relocating to San Fransisco, Matt’s work and his side hustle which went viral and was published by VICE, Buzzfeed, Time Out and Huffington Post, to name a few. This then landed him jobs with dream companies as a junior such as Mother and Widen + Kennedy.

AdvertisingCreative DirectionDigital & tech
1 March 2023
Oriel Davis-Lyons, Creative Director at Spotify

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Oriel Davis- Lyons, Creative Director at Spotify. Oriel is an award-winning Creative Director working at Spotify in New York.

AdvertisingCreative Direction
1 March 2023
Jon Cockley, Founder at Handsome Frank

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Jon Cockley, Founder at Handsome Frank. Handsome Frank came to life after a chat in the pub between Jon and his cousin.

Illustration & Print
1 March 2023
Sophie Worth, Global Creative Talent Acquisition Partner at Oatly

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Sophie Worth, Global Creative Talent Acquisition Partner at Oatly. Sophie started out in the industry 25 years ago. Prior to joining Oatly, she was Talent Director at Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam for 8+ years.

Advertising
1 March 2023
Marta and Eva Yarza, Founders of Yarza Twins

In this episode Nikky’s guests are Eva and Marta Yarza, Co- Founders and Creative Directors of Yarza Twins.

Branding
1 March 2023
Gordon Reid, Founder of Middle Bloop Studios

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Gordon Reid, founder and Creative Director of Middle Boop Studios. Gordon has spent over ten years in branding, design and the advertising industry. Over his career he has worked for at Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, McCann, Sapient, Karmarama and Grey London.

AdvertisingBrandingEntrepreneur
1 March 2023
Lars Hemming Jorgensen, Creative Entrepreneur

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Lars Hemming Jorgensen, serial Creative Entrepreneur and Formerly Chief Commercial Officer of VICE Media and Chief Executive Officer of the youth media brand’s agency group, VIRTUE Worldwide. He launched a successful business straight out of university, which helped him carve a fascinating career in the creative industry.

Entrepreneur