Synopsis
Creative Women International is a global group with women connecting from over 27 countries, all working in the creative industries. The Founder Philiy Page, presents these podcasts. Philiy has worked in the creative industries for over 22 years, starting as a photojournalist for UK publications such as Marie Claire and The Guardian Newspaper. She then moved into BBC documentaries and now works as a feature film production manager, writer, runs the CWI, and delivers training for Creative Business Start ups internationally for Nesta and the British Council. She is a RSA Fellow and teaches as a Fellow of Entrepreneurship at The University of Bristol. Creative Women International offers creative business training, networking and support. On this podcast Philiy talks about how to create a successful creative career & interviews leading experts. We love to interview successful creatives, so do get in touch if you would like to feature in a podcast at Philiy@CreativeWomenInternational.com with Podcast as the subject header. You can find out more about Creative Women International at: www.CreativeWomenInternational.com where you can sign up to be the first to hear about news, offers, VIP meet ups and events- plus you get some great free downloads to help you with your creative career.
Episodes
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3 steps to evergreen products
06/05/2021 Duration: 13minYou might be wondering what evergreen products are, but I want you to think about creating them to protect your business and career. They are also known as passive income streams but so much more than that. In this episode I talk you through how to make them without starting from scratch, ways to put them out into the world and how they can protect you for the future. For more tips grab a copy of The Business Of Creativity.
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How to get your dream job
29/04/2021 Duration: 25minYou might have a side hustle or be dreaming of a way to leave your 9-5. Or you have started a career but wish you were doing something else. I want to show you that it is possible to get your dream job even without any contacts to that industry. I have done this for over two decades and share my top tips for getting the job of your dreams. For more help grab my free goal setting course at
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Why it's never too late
22/04/2021 Duration: 16minYou might be thinking of staring a new business, or wanting to get that dream client or job. But self doubt creeps in and you wonder if you are too old to try, too young to try or don't have the right kind of skill set. I'm here to show you that it is never too late, why this has been my daily mantra and how to make it work for you. Life can be big my friend but sometimes it isn't long. I want you to step into the life you want and love the time you have. To read more about my own journey and tips to help you succeed, grab a copy of by me Philiy Page
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How to ditch your money mindset patterns
15/04/2021 Duration: 16minThis has been one of the hardest things for me to do, but the most transformative. Understanding why you behave the way you do around selling and pricing is going to help you charge what you are worth, negotiate better and build a life you love. In this episode I share how to start doing it and for more help you can sign up to the success path course at
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Why you need your own definition of success
08/04/2021 Duration: 12minHaving your own definition of success will help you to reach big goals faster, build up your confidence, make better networking connections and support systems. Too often we forget to take a pause and really think about what success looks like for us. In this episode I explain why it is important, how to do it, and why you might be chasing someone else's version of success. For more help grab a copy of By Philiy Page https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-business-of-creativity/philiy-page/9781982280543
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4 ways to boost your confidence
01/04/2021 Duration: 17minFeeling unconfident, suffering with imposter syndrome or procrastination? This episode is for you. As someone who has been chronically shy most of her life, I have learnt ways over the decades to become more confident. It has allowed me to appear on live television, appear in front of millions and put myself out there again and again. For more tips on how to become confident grab a copy of by Philiy Page.
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3 things to help you cope with fear
25/03/2021 Duration: 17minFear of success? Fear of failure? Fear of being behind? I have experienced them all and share tips to cope with it, why fear is actually your BF and ways that you can use it to your advantage. Fear doesn't need to be fearful! For more help grab a copy of The Business Of Creativity by Philiy Page from all online bookshops.
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How to get clients from your website
18/03/2021 Duration: 17minYou might think that having a website is all that you need to get new clients and customers. But have you thought about how they use your website rather than you? In this episode I explain how to make your website work for your ideal client and customers and how to get them to make a purchase from you. You don't need any fancy tools and it is something that you can fix straight away. For more tips grab a copy of The Business Of Creativity to set up your own successful business and career.
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Why your mind is holding you back
11/03/2021 Duration: 22minHave you struggled to reach the goals that you set, or else find that procrastination and imposter syndrome strikes when you are trying to build your dreams? Then this episode is for you. We are amazing creatures but sometimes our own mind might be the thing that is holding us back. I share why this is and what you can do about it. For more tips head over to
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What to do when you get negative feedback
04/03/2021 Duration: 13minNegative feedback can feel like a punch to the stomach, or else it can be fuel to get you closer towards your goals. In this episode I explain the science behind how we listen to negative feedback, what we can do instead, and why it's all in the delivery. For detailed help with this and more grab a copy of The Business Of Creativity to build a career and life you love.
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5 things you don't need to start a business
25/02/2021 Duration: 13minStarting a business or growing a business can be hard. You have so many things to think about, PR, Marketing, finding clients and customers. There are 5 things that you might think you need to have to start a business, and it might surprise you that you really don't. I take you through the whys and what to do instead. Plus surprising ways to find clients and customers. You can get more tips in my book The Business Of Creativity
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How to calm your mind during uncertainty
18/02/2021 Duration: 14minLearning how to calm your mind during uncertainty can be the difference between giving up and reaching your goals. As creatives there will always be times when you face rejection, or a project goes awry. From my own personal experience of things not going to plan, I explain how you can calm your mind to help you build resilience, and get back out there when things feel uncertain. For more resources head over to
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How to make money while you sleep
11/02/2021 Duration: 15minWouldn't it be great to make money while you sleep? This isn't some get rich quick scheme, this really is possible with what you have right now. I share how to get started, where you can find gold under your bed and why someone needs what you have to offer. For more help to build your dream career, grab a copy of The Business Of Creativity
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How to lose self-doubt to live your dream life
04/02/2021 Duration: 19minSelf-doubt can creep up on you. One minute you are aiming for big goals and the next minute anxiety and imposter syndrome strike. It doesn't have to be this way. I share what you can do in the moment, and how you can take back control to live your dream life. For more help I have a gift of a goal setting course for you. Head to
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How your gut instinct can help with success
28/01/2021 Duration: 15minYou might be someone who listens to their gut instincts, but can you trust them? Science backed evidence now sheds some new light on what is actually going on and whether you should make decisions based on your gut instinct. In this episode I explain the science, what you can do about it, and how gut instinct can help you make successful decisions. For more help and a gift of a course head to
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Passion died? Here's what to do.
14/01/2021 Duration: 23minPassion died? Know that there are things you can do to get it back, or you might discover that it was the best thing that happened to you. Don't believe me? I share my own story of losing my passion and how it led me onto a completely new career. I share practical tips to help you get your passion back, or what to do if you are feeling lost and not sure what to do. To help you more there is a gift for you at
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3 mistakes to avoid when goal setting
07/01/2021 Duration: 12minPeople make these mistakes over and over when goal setting. In this episode I share what you need to do instead to make your dreams a success. And to help you I have a free course for you to take at any time of the year. Head over to and sign up for Goal Setting Success. I can't wait to help you make your dreams a reality.
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Words NOT to use in an email
17/12/2020 Duration: 16minYou might not give a second thought to some of these words, but what if I told you that they could prevent you from getting that promotion, or pitch? These words can make you come across as unconfident in your self and your abilities! The good news is that I share how you can fix it, what to say when and why you shouldn't apologise for being you. Subscribe to grab all of the tips. If you want more help my book The Business Of Creativity helps you to build a life & career you love- plus I share more of these NOT to use words!
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Why it's good to fail
03/12/2020 Duration: 18minYou might have failed or are scared to and it is holding you back. But what if I told you that it is good to fail, and it can actually help you get what you really want? In this episode I explain why we all need to fail, the positive reasons and what we can do when it happens or if the fear of failing is stopping you achieving your goals. For more help you can grab a copy of my book by Philiy Page
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How to create the life you want
26/11/2020 Duration: 18minBig dreams, goals that excite you, visions of all that you can achieve? But where do you start and how on earth do you create the life you want? In this episode I break down how to start planning for the life you want, the way to do it, and why starting from the end is the best place to start. You can get more help in my book by Philiy Page