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Since 2018, I’ve offered mentoring support to small businesses and soulful artist-makers as they shape and strengthen their creative brands. Drawing from my own journey, I help you tune into hidden opportunities and reconnect with the deeper why behind your work.
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Many of those I mentor are women in mid-life, they are standing at a threshold, seeking a new direction or recommitting to long-held passions and shaping them into meaningful, sustainable businesses. My approach is holistic: together, we create space for your business to grow in harmony with your life, not separate from it.
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To walk the creative path is to navigate wild terrain, full of beauty, uncertainty, and deep personal growth. I bring over twenty years of experience as a self-employed designer and artist, and I know the highs, the doubts, and the steady work it takes to bring a creative vision into form.
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Mentoring with me is a space for honest conversation, encouragement, clarity, and practical insight — a place to gather your tools, root into your vision, and walk forward with more confidence and intention.
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Sessions are held online and you are welcome to receive a 15 minute discovery call to establish how I can meet your needs. Once booked you'll get a 45 mins - 1 hour video call. These can be regular monthly sessions or closer together if you have a project you need more input on. All paid for sessions need to be used within 6 months of payment.
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Please use the contact page if you have any questions or to discuss your requirements. You can also request a discovery call here.
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I can support you with:
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Brand development and design
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Social media and marketing support
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Planning and sustaining your business
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Website content and engaging copywriting
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Motivation and wellbeing for success
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Self employment, pricing and cash-flow
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As my business became more established, I found that sustaining it brought new challenges. As a creative, I’m naturally drawn to trying new things; following curiosity, experimenting, growing. But the practical voice in my head often told me to choose one thing and stick to it.
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The truth is, running a creative business is rarely straightforward. Sometimes, it helps to have someone beside you who can peer into the swirl of ideas, spot the potential, and help you decide where your energy is best spent. Mentoring isn't just about strategy; it's about perspective. It’s about learning what to say no to, as much as what to say yes to.
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Most of us in the arts work in isolation, behind closed doors. My door is open. I bring not only experience, but empathy that will help you shape a business that works for your life, your rhythm, and your creative spark.
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You might want regular sessions to check in, reflect, and set clear goals. Or you may have a project you know won’t take flight unless you carve out dedicated time and receive the right input. I can support you as a guide and advisor — helping you plan, prioritise, and move forward with confidence.
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I work holistically, balancing head and heart — tending both your creative spirit and your business needs. Together, we’ll find the path that suits you, not just in the short term, but in building a sustainable, fulfilling creative life.
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If you’d like to explore how we can work together, I’d love to hear from you. Click the contact button below to start the conversation — and let’s bring your plans into motion.
Barinder Gahir
Barinder Designs
"Helen has had a real and positive impact on my work and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to determine the future of their business."
Mel Ward
Melanie Ward Creative
"Helen's calm and methodical approach was just what I needed.
​Helen is a great listener and helped me formulate a clear understanding of my skill sets and services in order to market them. With her ability to take a helicopter view of my overall business and distil opportunities into actionable plans, the totally daunting task of organising a website got underway."
Meg Harris
May I Design
"Helen helped me to review how far I’d come already and then put focus on my future goals. We spoke about all the things I wanted to achieve then broken them down into more manageable goals. After only intending to book 1 mentoring session I felt it was so valuable, I booked a course of 4 more sessions."
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