Tiny Disco's Chelsea Morley on the cost of Creativity: Highs, Lows, Business, and Self-Neglect

The conversation between Arielle Thomas and Chelsea Morley explores their experiences as competitors in the video production industry and their journeys as women in business. They discuss their similar aesthetics and their challenges in a small market with limited resources.

Chelsea delves into her career path, from working in TV to starting their own video production company. They share their experiences with burnout and the importance of taking time for self-care. The conversation highlights the complexities of running a business and the emotional toll it can take. Chelsea discusses her personal journey of neglecting herself while building her business, the importance of healing trauma while growing a business, the value of learning from hard jobs and gaining experience, the need for young team members to be hungry and willing to learn, the importance of cash flow and financial diligence in running a business, the shift in Tiny Disco's business model, the process of receiving briefs and the creative process, and the focus on storytelling rather than tracking the success of the work.

In this final part of the conversation, Arielle discusses the importance of understanding the economics of a product and consumer behaviour when creating content. She also talks about the need to speak the language of clients and mirror their goals in order to sell effectively. Arielle reflects on the ethics of selling and how she reconciles it with her love for the craft.

Chelsea shares insights into the creative process at Tiny Disco and the shift from being a production-focused agency to a creative agency. She emphasises the importance of trust and delegation in allowing her team to take on more creative responsibilities. She also discusses the future of the industry, including her point of view on the decline of phone footage for brands and the increasing demand for visually branded content on social media.

In this episode, Chelsea shares her experience with mental health. If you, or someone you know is struggling please use the the Beyond Blue resources. Call their hotline on 1300 224 636 or via the Beyond Blue web chat.

Books and products mentioned in this episode:

Period Power: https://amzn.to/3WVg3Tr

And Arielle's new favourite camera, the Canon R50: https://amzn.to/3SLlZMl

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