Duvet Diaries
Duvet Diaries is an intimate podcast built on honest bed-side conversations with emerging and established creatives.Each episode invites a different creative from graphic designers to artists, filmmakers, and beyond to share their personal and professional journey in a space designed to feel safe, unfiltered, and real. The conversations explore not just what they do, but how they got there, including the doubts, decisions, breakthroughs, and lessons that shaped their path.Every episode closes with a set of reflective diary prompts that invite guests to respond honestly to their journey, while offering insight, guidance, and reassurance to listeners who may...
Dear Creators – Creating for Yourself, Finding Your Voice & Transforming Content ft Lisa Patz
In this episode of Duvet Diaries, I’m joined by Lisa Patz, a talented graphic designer, art director, and content creator, as we explore the journey of creating content authentically, finding your voice, and building meaningful connections.
Lisa shares her personal story of finally starting her YouTube channel after years of watching, discovering how creating for herself allowed her to express her authentic self. We also discuss the importance of representation and community, from projects with ethnic minorities to how visibility and role models can shape creative confidence. Lisa reflects on societal shifts, like the impact of Fe...
Dear Ambitious Women – 'CEO of the Girls' Mindset: Confidence, Entrepreneurship & Owning Your Path with Sarah Louise
In this episode of Duvet Diaries, I’m joined by Sarah Louise, a model, published poet, entrepreneur, and content creator who proves that you don’t have to limit yourself to one path.
We talk about confidence, entrepreneurship, and the “CEO of the girls” mindset, touching on Sarah’s belief that if she wants to achieve something, she’ll find a way to make it happen. She also reflects on her upbringing and how the confidence her mum instilled in her growing up helped shape the woman she is today.
We also discuss Eurocentric beauty standards, a...
Dear Creatives – From Model to Event Videographer: Reinventing a Creative Career with Ngozi Shalom
In this week’s episode of Duvet Diaries, I’m joined by Ngozi, a model who shares her honest experience of working in the modelling industry, how she got started, what she learned, and what it really feels like to build an identity in front of the camera.
We talk about the highs, the opportunities, and the quieter challenges that don’t always get spoken about. The pressure, the confidence shifts, and the moments of growth that shaped her.
As our conversation unfolds, we explore what it means to outgrow something you once dreamed of and ho...
Dear Skaters: Exploring Community, Creativity & Content in an Evolving Skate Scene with Kwaane
In Episode 2 of Duvet Diaries, I’m joined by Kwaane to talk about his journey into skating, the strength of the skating community, and how the scene grew after lockdown.
We explore third spaces, creativity within skate culture, and how photography, videography, and content creation play a role in documenting the movement.
A conversation about community, growth, and the spaces that shape us.
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Dear Women in Sport - Football, Politics & Career Opportunities with Moyo from Goaldiggers
Welcome to Episode 1 of Duvet Diaries!
I'm chatting with Moyo from Goaldiggers, a black led women's podcast about football. We explore her journey into sport, her love for the game, the career opportunities that this led to, how football and politics can intersect, and her experience at the Qatar World Cup.
Duvet Diaries is a cosy safe space for real, authentic conversations about life and the journeys that shape us along the way.
Thank you for listening and being part of it!
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<...Dear Creatives - Welcome to Duvet Diaries
Welcome to Duvet Diaries.
In this introductory episode, I share the intention behind the podcast and why creating a safe space for honest conversations with creatives felt necessary.
Duvet Diaries was created to feel like a conversation at the edge of the bed, where guards are down and real stories are shared without pressure or performance.
