My Big Idea

Hello and welcome to the 50th episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week our guest Bryony Lloyd of book and magazine distributor Antenne Books speaks to Asos editor Danielle Radojcin. Antenne Books is a distributor for independent publishers. Established in London in 2010, Antenne Books distributes publications on art, photography, design, illustration, theory, writing, fashion and culture. This is Bryony's big idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to this week's My Big Idea, an Asos podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Today our guest is Artist and Gif creator Kate Bones. Kate works primarily with photography creating GIFS as well as still images and occasionally films. Kate has built up a very impressive list of clients in the fashion and music industries, working for brands such as Converse, Red Bull, Universal Studios, American Apparel, Dazed, Wonderland, Lovebox, Vans, Nike, GIPHY, and The Grammys. Her art generally features the topics fashion, music and festival/ rave culture. Her vibrant and expressive work has been featured in Crack magazine, Hunger magazine and at the Tate Britain, Marques Almeida shows, XOYO and at the Electric Ballroom. Many of her pieces also feature well known London creatives including Novelist and Erika Bowes. Kate chats to Asos editor Danielle Radojcin about how she started out in photography, het tips for aspiring artists and her plans for the future.... &#

Hello and welcome to this week's My Big Idea, as Asos podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Asos editor Danielle Radojcin speaks with our guest, Author Lisa Owens about how her book came into being, her struggles with the job market and her plans for the future. Recently published by Picador, Lisa's debut novel, Not Working, is the story of a life unravelling and a novel that asks the questions we've never dared to say out loud. In her late twenties, Lisa quit her job in marketing to enable her to follow her ambitions in life. The result? Countless afternoons spent in the good company of her sofa, bags of Doritos and Ted talks on youtube. Not Working is written as a series of sections ranging from a couple of lines to a few pages, a device that mirrors Claire’s unstructured days and lack of direction, as well as the classic diary format of comic precursors such as Bridget Jones’s Diary and the Adrian Mole books. The self deprecating novel is a picture of 1st...

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start there own businesses. This week Asos editor Danielle Radojcin speaks with Founding Editor In Chief of Polyester Magazine, Ione Gamble about her inspiration for Polyester, her advice for aspiring artists and how to have faith in your own bad taste. Polyester is a celebration of all things trash, kitsch and camp. A backlash against the fashion industry’s infatuation with understated and over conceptualised minimalism, Polyester aims to prove that this subculture is both an informer of fashion and has an equally intellectual underpinning. Ion wants to use Polyester as a way of recognising that our generation are real human beings offline and online, not just ‘digifeminists’ or emotional and hormonal young adults using the Internet as a way to let off some steam. She wants the internet generation to know their online posts about bullying, racism, sexual orientation, and other social politics are worth much...

Hello and welcome to episode 46 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is London College of Fashion lecturer Lynsey Fox. Lynsey teaches young designers how to maximise their online personas to build a brand. She has over a decades worth of experience in communications, higher education, PR, broadcast and print, working with international brands like Daily Mirror, Nike, T-Mobile and Monsoon. Lynsey instructs young people wanting to start businesses how to best utilise the fundamental tool of social media to build their business. Social media has its downsides, but when starting a business, an effective social media presence can be the difference between success and failure. As not everybody is a natural wiz at the skill, Lynsey provides young business men and women on how to maximise their success using the powerful tool of the internet. Lynsey explains how her series of workshops and lectures at the prestigious central...

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Asos editor Danielle Radojcin chats with Marine Tanguy, CEO of MTArt, an Agency for Contemporary Artists. In an era where mass urban re-development often means that only the top galleries and their most bankable artists are visible whilst risk taking exhibitions from new talent are deemed un-commercial and therefore unaffordable, by placing their artists at the very centre of the company, MTArt aims to give a powerful voice to a new generation and to defend our future artistic and cultural legacy. MTArt is, essentially, an artist agency and artist fund that both manages and invests in a select group of artists. The artists selected are exposed to a team of experts in PR, content strategy and business advice in order to support them and boost their careers. Artists also receive personal, logistical, legal and financial support. They are given unlimited access to sales...

Hello and welcome My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Asos's Siam speaks with Lana Elie of Floom. Floom is the dynamic new online destination for all your flower-gifting needs. It aims to simplify the process of ordering and sending premium flowers online. Beautifully curated bouquets and strong editorial content are placed front and centre of the website, along with a fierce commitment to supporting local florists and seasonal flowers. Floom brings the best of London’s independent florists together under one roof, or URL, and aims to simplify the process of ordering flowers, while also championing local boutiques. Customers simply enter their postcode for a curated selection of chic, seasonal bouquets, available to send immediately. Lana's is not a new name in the design world, having worked for Burberry, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and i-D to name a few of the heavyweight names on her impressive résumé. The florists partnered with Floom...

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is Gemma Styles, a freelance writer living in London. Gemma was catapulted into the public eye when brother, Harry Styles of one direction came into the spotlight. This unexpected fame came with benefits and drawbacks. Having a famous sibling makes it hard to forge your own career in life, but Gemma also appreciates the opportunities it comes with. Gemma now writes articles on her blog Gemmastyles.com regarding subjects like social media, feminism and the flaws of mainstream media. The majority of Gemma's writing is directed at younger girls, often centring the ideas of body positivity, the drawbacks of social media and growing up in todays technology- filled world. Gemma has become a frequent contributor to The Debrief, Fanpop and has been featured in Paper Magazine and on MTV. In this episode Gemma speaks to Asos editor Danielle Radojcin about how she left a...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is former BBC DJ and Music Editor of Dice FM, Jen Long. Born out of a frustration with traditional ticketing DICE created something that would cut out the hassle of endless captcha codes, hefty additional fees and the constant struggle to find a printer. DICE is about discovery, helping you get out and see more live music and, more recently, have developed Girls Music Day, encouraging young women to get involved with music. Jen in clear that DICE was not created primarily to sell tickets - it is about reinventing the music industry, making it easier for fans to discover amazing acts and bringing much needed transparency. It’s also about marrying innovative mobile technology with humans who love music. DICE is becoming increasingly popular among music lovers and concert goers, expanding from its base in London to Manchester, Bristol and... &n

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast. This week Siam's guest is Eliza Makin, Founder of jewellery brand Elkin London. Darkly humorous jewellery label Elkin is a favourite among Fashion Editors, Models and Musicians. Launched in 2011 by Eliisa, London based Fashion Stylist, the dangerously addictive bracelets and quirky jewels are designed in London, handmade, and best worn as often as possible. Eliisa is a Masters graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art, with an eight year career styling for The Independent, The Observer, Guardian and many other magazines. Elkin was born after Eliisa created some bracelets in a break between pictures on a fashion shoot. She immediately had to make several more for the fashion team, and has been keeping up with the spiralling demand ever since. Her latest collection is inspired by Surrealism, bad rock and pop-culture. This is Eliza's big idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Danielle speaks with Faran Krentcil, former Editor of Fashionista and now Editor at Large at Elle.com. Faran was the digital director of NYLON Magazine and a contributing editor for Page Six Magazine in the New York Post and has worked with New York Magazine, the New York Times, and Teen Vogue. Fran attended Duke university, where she was a columnist for the school paper, after which she did a brief spell in the PR world before settling into journalism. Faran has interviewed stars from Kristen Stewart to Vivienne Westwood and, during her college days interned with Jane Pratt. Through internships, Faran began attending fashion week shows and writing columns for the publications for which she worked, growing her career to become the renowned fashion journalist she is today. Faran speaks to Asos editor Danielle Radojcin about how she began her career and her tips for...

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Jen Lynn speaks with fellow ASOSer and handmade ceramics maker Tsouni Moss. Tsouni tells us of how she followed her creative urges, which led to her starting her very own business. All of the items sold by Moss Ceramics are hand made by Tsouni in London, and so are all individual pieces, now being stocked in The General Store and Frank, as well as on the online shop and on depop. The items sold include bespoke bowls, tumblers, cups, mugs, plates, planters and badges. Asos's Jennifer talks to Tsouni about what gave her the courage to start her own business and her plans for expanding Moss Ceramics in the future. This is Tsouni's big idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Asos editor Lucinda Greasley speaks with owner of Brick Lane's Not Another Salon, Sophia Hilton. Not Another Salon is a London Salon with a difference. Founded on an 'anti-factory' ideology, they are there for those bored of blow dries, disinterested in dip dyes and sick of standard Salons. Sophia believes in giving people the creative, expressive do's they deserve, and treats hair styling as an art form rather than a chore. The fun, vibrant styles created by Sophia and her team are similar to the decor of the salon, covered from head to toe in colour, patterns and decorative art. The salon has become famous for its recognisable styles, and has been featured in a range of media including Glamour, Grazia, The Evening Standard, The Metro, Asos, Huffington Post and Urban Outfitters. This is Sophia's big idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Our host Miranda speaks with Carol Deeney, Co-founder of Scottish inspired Market pop-up and permanent East-London Cafe, Deeney's. Deeney's was founded in the Summer of 2012 by Paddy and Carol. Carol was born and bred in a Scottish café and has spent her whole life cooking tasty food for the people around her. So she packed in the 9 to 5 office life and now does what she loves, full time. Carol began the Deeny's journey selling food in popular London markets, an example being Broadway market. Her haggis sandwich 'the Macbest' soon gained a cult following, inspiring her to expand the empire and open Deeny's cafe in Leyton. The cafe serves the famous haggis toastie, alongside a healthy selection of breakfast dishes, soup, salads and cakes. Through Deeny's, Carol aims to deliver delicious, wholesome and often underrepresented Scottish meals to the people of London,...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Our host Lucinda speaks with Alisha Khan, founder of jewellery brand The Kit. Alisha is Editorial Coordinator of ASOS Marketplace and started The Kit after being inspired by the 900+ boutiques already onsite. With a minimal nineties aesthetic and Alisha's attention for detail, The Kit is already a marketplace hit. This is Alisha's big idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Our host Shannon speaks with Geo-Fleur founder, Sophie Lee. Sophie's mother is a florist and her uncle is a head gardener of a big national trust garden so gardening has always been a passion of hers, being surrounded by it during her childhood. Inspired by both Scandinavian and Japanese gardening styles, Geo-Fleur specialises in beautiful geometric homewares, including indoor terrariums filled with cacti and succulents, leather, brass and copper hanging planters, ceramic vases, glass air plant hangers, angular wire candle holders and hand-poured soy candles, perfect for keeping urban homes gorgeously green. The team at Geo Fleur describe themselves as 'botanical stylists', and are obsessed with adding greenery into any space, small or large. Sophie Lee is becoming a well known name in the interior decorating world, with Geo Fleur being featured in Stylist...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Our host Georgia speaks with Alyssa McGarry, founder of socially conscious fashion brand Hiptipico. Their mission is to support the creativity, ingenuity and passion of local artists in Guatemala. Preserving Mayan culture and traditional customs is essential to Hiptipico’s brand. Reinvesting profits into women’s cooperatives, family shops and Mayan handicrafters, Hiptipico naturally energizes the local economy while creating access to foreign markets. Hiptipico is an ethical fashion brand based in Panajachel, Guatemala showcasing Mayan artisans and their handmade creations. Every Hiptipico item is thoughtfully handcrafted by indigenous communities, using high-quality sustainable materials. Hiptipico aims to be an environment for socially responsible consumers who are seeking a sustainable alternative to mass-produced clothing and accessories. Alyssa ensures that, at Hiptipico, you know where your goods are coming from, how they are...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Our host, Asos Editor Daniele Radojcin speaks with art curator, Niamh White. Niamh White is an independent visual arts curator and consultant. She has curated a broad range of exhibitions for museums, institutions and galleries, and is a visiting lecturer at various universities across the UK in the fields of art history, collecting and exhibition making. She also runs an art consultancy offering advice to individuals and companies in building outstanding collections of contemporary art. Niamh is also co founder of Hospital Rooms, an initiative that commissions contemporary artists to renovate mental health wards in NHS hospitals. Hospital Rooms works with artists such as Nick Knight, Gavin Turk and Assemble. The aims of the Hospital Rooms project are to; create new, aesthetically pleasing and thought provoking artworks or installations in the Trust that go beyond pictures on the wall, engage patients and staff in the development... &

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Our host Lucinda Greasley speaks with the founders of Career Girl Daily, an award winning online destination for young, career-minded women. Career Girl Daily is the creation of two girls who decided to work together and create an online lifestyle guide for young, career-minded women. They loved the idea of talking with other women about their careers and goals in life, but in a more ‘feminine’ way. Now a team of three ambitious girls, they cover the lifestyle of female entrepreneurs, career women and young girls at the beginning of their career. The site was founded in 2015 by Beth, Lois and Celina. Celina came to the realisation that she wanted to pursue a career in fashion after going to university to study law, an option she thought would be a 'safe bet'. She now has a degree in International Business Administration, and is a certified personal stylist....

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Our host, Asos editor Lucinda Greasley speaks with CEO of Urbello, a city blogging platform where you can subscribe to cities to see what’s going on where you live or where you travel to. Born in Poland, at 19 Anna came to London to study arts. After finishing her degree Anna set up @MyChicCity, an online London magazine. She won a spot at London Accelerator in Shoreditch. Soon after Anna realised that office generated content was not the way forward. She thought that a city blogging platform would be a much better way to share insiders’ knowledge and works on Urbello began. Users are able to post articles about anything from food reviews and new boutique openings to art events and food markets, enabling tourists and newcomers to cities to experience them in an authentic and exciting way. Urbello has now become a popular tool for tourists to find out the best places to visit when on holiday, aside from well known tourist locations...