36. Lucia Desperati | Part 2 - The Strategy Behind Sustainable Revenue

36. Lucia Desperati | Part 2 - The Strategy Behind Sustainable Revenue

In this follow-up conversation on Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann and her guest Lucia Desperati dive deeper into the realities of building a resilient business. They explore why truly understanding your numbers and your lifestyle matters when choosing the right revenue streams. The discussion unpacks the importance of diversification, aligning offers with personal and business goals, and embracing visibility through authentic personal branding. They also discuss the value of testing ideas, gathering feedback, and leaning on community throughout the entrepreneurial journey. The episode closes with an honest look at the patience and planning required to create sustainable new revenue streams. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered. Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com]⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠] ⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠] Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] ⁠⁠______________ Lucia Desperati Lucia Desperati is a strategist, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to creating sustainable growth for micro-businesses. As the founder of Revenue Avenues, she helps business owners uncover and build revenue streams that align with their lifestyle - avoiding burnout and maximizing impact. She also leads Loom of Ideas, a creative, tech, and consulting agency, and Yocory, a SaaS platform for business management. Lucia is passionate about translating strategy into action. Through her 1:1 mentoring, RevOps programs, and interactive workshops, she empowers entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into scalable, aligned revenue systems. Lucia's links: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciadesperati⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciadesperati/?originalSubdomain=uk] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/revenueavenues⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/revenueavenues/?hl=en] Revenue Avenues: ⁠⁠https://revenueavenues.com/⁠ [https://revenueavenues.com/] Loom of Ideas: ⁠https://loomofideas.com/⁠ [https://loomofideas.com/]

35. Lucia Desperati | Part 1 - Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with business strategist Lucia Desperati for an honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. Lucia traces her journey from art school in Italy to building her own agency in London, sharing the lessons learned through rapid growth, burnout, and reinvention. Together, they unpack the importance of aligning work with personal values, diversifying revenue streams, and understanding your financial needs as a founder. Lucia also opens up about her evolving relationship with personal branding, the power of community, and why testing ideas early matters. A thoughtful, practical discussion for anyone navigating the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered. Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com]⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠] ⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠] Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] ⁠⁠______________ Lucia Desperati Lucia Desperati is a strategist, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to creating sustainable growth for micro-businesses. As the founder of Revenue Avenues, she helps business owners uncover and build revenue streams that align with their lifestyle - avoiding burnout and maximizing impact. She also leads Loom of Ideas, a creative, tech, and consulting agency, and Yocory, a SaaS platform for business management. Lucia is passionate about translating strategy into action. Through her 1:1 mentoring, RevOps programs, and interactive workshops, she empowers entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into scalable, aligned revenue systems. Lucia's links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciadesperati [https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciadesperati/?originalSubdomain=uk] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revenueavenues [https://www.instagram.com/revenueavenues/?hl=en] Revenue Avenues: ⁠https://revenueavenues.com/ [https://revenueavenues.com/] Loom of Ideas: https://loomofideas.com/ [https://loomofideas.com/]

34. Selina Barker | Part 2 - Beyond Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Energy and Well-Being

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole Engelmann and Selina Barker dive deep into the reality of burnout - what it really is, how it shows up, and why it’s become such a widespread issue in our modern world. They unpack the signs and symptoms of burnout, from emotional exhaustion to mental fatigue, and share why managing your energy - not just your time - is key to long-term well-being. You’ll hear practical tools and mindset shifts to help you: - Spot early indicators of burnout - Recover through rest, movement, and energy-replenishing activities - Redefine your relationship with work and success - Challenge the cultural norm that glorifies stress and overwork Whether you’re navigating a career change, rebuilding your energy, or simply trying to find better balance, this conversation will help you take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more sustainable life. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered. Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com]⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠] ⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠] Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] ⁠⁠______________ Selina Barker Selina Barker is a Coach, author, podcast host and founder of the Project You journals. She has been running her own businesses for almost two decades and has always been dedicated to helping people break free from exhaustion and the treadmill of daily grind to create lives and careers they truly love. Links: Podcast and newsletter: ⁠https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/⁠ [https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/] Selina's book, Burnt Out: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085VCRRRL⁠ [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085VCRRRL] Project You journals: ⁠https://projectyoushop.com/⁠ [https://projectyoushop.com/] Selina's website: ⁠selinabarker.com⁠ [selinabarker.com] Instagram: ⁠@projectyouprojectyou [@projectyouprojectyou]

33. Selina Barker | Part 1 - Autonomy, Imperfection & Running A Business In The Age of AI

In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann sits down with Selina Barker to explore what it really means to create a career and a life on your own terms. Selina shares her journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the leap into self-employment and what it takes to build a business that truly aligns with your values and passions. Together, Nicole and Selina dive into the highs and lows of running a purpose-driven business in the coaching and publishing industries, and how authenticity remains the cornerstone of meaningful work in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. They also discuss the shifting landscape of marketing, the power of human connection, and why embracing mistakes is essential to creativity and growth. This is an inspiring conversation for anyone navigating the ever-evolving world of work and seeking to craft a career that feels real, fulfilling, and uniquely their own. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered. Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com]⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠] ⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠] Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] ⁠⁠______________ Selina Barker Selina Barker is a Coach, author, podcast host and founder of the Project You journals. She has been running her own businesses for almost two decades and has always been dedicated to helping people break free from exhaustion and the treadmill of daily grind to create lives and careers they truly love. Links: Podcast and newsletter: https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/ [https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/] Selina's book, Burnt Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085VCRRRL [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085VCRRRL] Project You journals: https://projectyoushop.com/ [https://projectyoushop.com/] Website: selinabarker.com [selinabarker.com] Instagram: @projectyouprojectyou [@projectyouprojectyou]

32. Morín Glimmer | Part 2 - Cycles and Strategy: Building a Brand That Moves With You

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole and Morín Glimmer dive deeper into what a brand really is - not just visuals or messaging, but the feeling people have when they interact with you and your work. They explore the powerful link between a woman’s menstrual cycle and how she shows up in her business, and how aligning with those phases can unlock more creativity, confidence, and ease. The conversation also touches on imposter syndrome, how a brand naturally evolves as you do, whether niching down is truly necessary, and the difference between building a brand and a personal brand. It’s a grounded, expansive look at how your business and brand can grow in flow with who you are - not against it. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered. Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com]⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠] ⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠] Sign up to her newsletter: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ [www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] ⁠⁠______________ Morín Glimmer Morín Glimmer is the founder of Rosy Futures, a brand consultancy for radically hopeful feminist founders. With over a decade of experience shaping impact-driven brands across tech-for-good, human rights, and purpose-led sectors, Morín helps women and non-binary founders create businesses that align with their bodies, values, and vision. Her work blends strategy, storytelling, and creative direction — helping brands not just show up, but shift culture and build the future we all want to live in. Links: LinkedIn: ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/moringlimmer⁠ [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/moringlimmer] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosy.futures/?hl=en-gb⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/rosy.futures/?hl=en-gb] Website: ⁠https://rosyfutures.com/ [https://rosyfutures.com/]