Episode 18: Stick To Your Artistic Vision And Take Risks In Your Work With Timorous Beasties

In episode 18, I’m speaking to Alistair McCauley and Paul Simmons, the creative minds behind the fabric and wallpaper brand Timorous Beasties. One of the things I enjoy the most about this podcast is that the conversations I have with my guests are with utterly brilliant and authentic people. I've started to realise that there's a commonality between my guests and that's probably because these people have really incredible backstories of grit. They share a common attribute of optimism and self belief. These conversations feel like they're just between me and the guest. There's an intimacy and a candidness that I don't think I would capture if this interview was published in a magazine. The conversation in this episode is no different. It's just me and two Glaswegian guys, Alistair and Paul, mostly talking about business.

Key Chapters:
00:00: Introduction and Background
04:33: From Designing to Manufacturing and Selling
12:29: The Unique Identity of Timorous Beasties
20:26: Collaborations and Iconic Designs
31:14: Sticking to Your Artistic Vision and Taking Risks
37:15: The Importance of Human Creativity and Attention to Detail
41:13: Dealing with Self-Doubt in the Creative Process
54:48: Building a Legacy and Continuously Improving

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Connect with our guests:@timorous_beasties (instagram.com/timorous_beasties)

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This podcast is sponsored by Rachel Usher Interior Design. (rachelusherinteriordesign.com)

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