Creative Conversations with Nina Lenton

Series 3 bonus episode – summarising the podcast themes

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this bonus episode, I talk to Jo Grubb, who does design and branding for charities. I wanted to record an episode that explains the story of this podcast, and looks at some of the common themes that have come up, as well as what I have learned from recording this podcast and what’s next. So in this episode we talk about: · Jo’s definition of creativity and how it shows up in her work · How the podcast started · What I wish I’d known when I started a podcast · What I have learned about the way people consume podcast content · Having lots of ideas · The creative process – letting ideas percolate · Working with others · Neurodiversity and creativity – in particular ADHD and also AuDHD · Organising tools – Trello, notebooks, apps · The good things that have come from creating a podcast · What’s next for this podcast About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: [http://ninalenton.co.uk/] http://ninalenton.co.uk/ [http://ninalenton.co.uk/] If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, you might also like my books about creativity and freelance life. Things I Know About Creativity, Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life, and A Guide to Ideas in 22 Doodles. You can buy those here: https://payhip.com/NinaLenton [https://payhip.com/NinaLenton] About my guest To read more about Jo and her work, visit her website: https://jg-creative.co.uk/ [https://jg-creative.co.uk/] Other useful information During the episode we mention Doing It For The Kids, which is a membership group for freelancers who are also parents. You can find out more about that here: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ [https://www.doingitforthekids.net/] If you enjoyed this podcast You might also like my podcast Questions From Creative Minds, which features answers to questions from my 1:1 clients and business friends, who are freelancers and founders with a lot of ideas. Click here [https://questionsfromcreativeminds.substack.com/] to find out more and to follow for updates. There are currently 7 episodes available, with more to come in July 2026. Creative Conversations podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! If you’d like to be a guest on a future series, please visit my website and fill in the podcast guest form: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/what-does-the-word-creativity-mean-to-you/ [https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/what-does-the-word-creativity-mean-to-you/] You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast]: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast] On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4]: On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278]: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Series 3 Episode 9 - Frankie Tortora

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Frankie Tortora, who is a graphic designer and the founder of Doing It For The Kids, a membership community for freelancers who are also parents. We talked about creativity as problem solving, having loads of ideas and the power of community. Also mentioned are (in no particular order) gardening, music, Lego and the creative brain power involved in cooking. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ [http://ninalenton.co.uk/] If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw [https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw] About my guest To read more about Frankie and the Doing It For The Kids community, go to https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ [https://www.doingitforthekids.net/] where you will find a link to Frankie’s graphic design website and to the DIFTK podcast. Other useful information During the episode we also mention Being Freelance, which is a membership group for freelancers run by Steve Folland. You can find it and the Being Freelance podcast here: Being Freelance https://www.beingfreelance.com/ [https://www.beingfreelance.com/] Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast]: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast] On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4]: On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278]: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Series 3 Episode 8 - Leyla Alexander

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Leyla Alexander, who is a brand and web designer. We talked about how creativity shows up in her graphic design work and her music and how both have evolved, and chatted about her sea-inspired side project and her very funny Instagram reels. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: [http://ninalenton.co.uk/] http://ninalenton.co.uk/ If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw [https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw] About my guest To read more about Leyla and her work, visit her website here: https://www.leylaalexander.com/ [https://www.leylaalexander.com/] And you can find her sea-inspired creations here: https://you-are-the-sea.teemill.com/ [https://you-are-the-sea.teemill.com/] Other useful information During the episode we mention Being Freelance and Doing It For The Kids, which are both membership groups for freelancers. You can find them and their podcasts here: Being Freelance: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ [https://www.beingfreelance.com/] Doing It For The Kids: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ [https://www.doingitforthekids.net/] Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast]: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast] On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4]: On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278]: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Series 3 Episode 7 – Charles Commins

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Charles Commins, who is a podcast producer, editor and event host. We talked about how he started his business by creating his own podcast, some of his creative habits and ways of capturing ideas, and how co-mentoring with another freelancer has helped him in his business. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. For more about me and my services and to sign up to my email newsletter, visit my website: http://ninalenton.co.uk/ [http://ninalenton.co.uk/] If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw [https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw] About my guest To read more about Charles, visit his website: https://vibrantsoundmedia.com/ [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com/] Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescommins/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescommins/] Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlescommins/ [https://www.instagram.com/charlescommins/] Other useful information During the episode we mention Being Freelance and Doing It For The Kids, which are both membership groups for freelancers. You can find them and their podcasts here: Being Freelance: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ [https://www.beingfreelance.com/] Doing It For The Kids: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ [https://www.doingitforthekids.net/] Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast]: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast] On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4]: On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278]: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Series 3 Episode 6 – Hanne Kristiansen

I ask my guests “what does the word creativity mean to you?”. We talk about creative expression and creative thinking, and how those show up in business. In this episode I talk to Hanne Kristiansen, who is the founder of Creative ID. We talk about the relationship between creativity and artistic ability, the five creative styles framework she has developed and how businesses apply this – including how this can apply to freelancers and independent creatives. Creative ID is an evidence-based psychometric tool that identifies five distinct creative styles and helps individuals and organisations understand how they are creative, rather than how creative they are. About me I’m Nina Lenton, and I’m an “untangler” and coach, working with founders and freelancers who have a lot of ideas but aren’t making progress on the ones that matter to them. I’m a certified Creative ID consultant, offering 1:1 coaching and workshops for small teams. You can find some information about this on my website - and then contact me for further details including costs: https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/talks-and-workshops-about-creativity-and-productivity/ [https://www.ninalenton.co.uk/talks-and-workshops-about-creativity-and-productivity/] If you enjoy my podcast and my posts, please consider buying me a ‘virtual cuppa’ to say thank you, minimum donation £3 - you can do that here: https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw [https://payhip.com/b/ip9yw] About my guest To read more about the Creative ID tool or to contact Hanne to explore using this for your organisation, follow the links below: https://www.yourcreativeid.com/ [https://www.yourcreativeid.com/] hanne@yourcreativeid.com [hanne@yourcreativeid.com] Podcast details If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share, like, comment, review, rate - and tell other people! You can catch up on previous episodes, subscribe for updates, and access new ones at the links below, and wherever else you access your podcasts. A transcript is available on the web version of Substack (not in the app). On Substack [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast]: https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com/podcast] On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDLZZERYi1wMTc95lvNQ4]: On Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-conversations-with-nina-lenton/id1857656278]: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeweirdness.substack.com [https://creativeweirdness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]