Looks Like We Made It
New episode every other Tuesday! Want to know the ins and outs of video marketing? Join the father/daughter duo Chris and Issy from their video production company Howell Media, as they discuss all aspects of the video marketing industry with plenty of tips and tricks along the way! Chris and Issy will take you behind the scenes on some of their biggest projects, answer your questions about using video in your business, and chat about family-business life as a creative team with a difference. Their special guests include their clients from all kinds of industries, their fantastic Film Crew, their friends in business, and even their own family to candidly converse about all things creative!
Episodes
84 episodes
S8 E10: The Juggle is REAL: Mum-Guilt and Managing a Business feat. Charlotte Price
Motherhood changes everything — your body, your brain, your time, your confidence… and yet you’re still expected to keep showing up, running a business, and posting online like nothing’s happened.In this episode of Looks Like We Made...
S8 E9: The Power of Your Voice, Storytelling and Staying Positive feat. Steven Udale
What do you do when the world goes quiet — and people still need comfort, connection, and something to hold onto?In this powerful episode of Looks Like We Made It, I’m joined by Steven Udale: performer, wedding and funera...
S8 E8: Putting The Personal Back Into Corporate feat. Kathryn Wharton
In this episode, Issy is joined by Kathryn Wharton, an expert marketer in the world of corporate and tech. We've got oodles of interesting tidbits in here, particularly if you want to hear about Kathryn's fascinating journey from ar...
S8 E7: Navigating Business and Fast-Paced Tech feat. Kane Mitchell
AI is everywhere right now — and for a lot of business owners, it’s starting to feel more overwhelming than exciting. In this episode, Chris sits down with Kane Mitchell from Mitchell Digital to cut through the noise and talk abou...
S8 E6: Why Kindness Is A Business Strategy feat. Laura Gillespie
In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Gillespie from Gillespie Recruitment for a conversation that feels more important than ever: the power of kindness in business.Laura has built her career around people; whether that's helping someone ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: The One With 45 Guests
This is a special episode Issy and Chris did with our good friend and business partner John, in collaboration with the North East BIC at their Growth Lab in February. This was a mission to get as many people on the pod as we could, ...
S8 E5: AI Has Taken Over feat. Henry Malton
In this episode, I’m joined by Henry Malton for a timely conversation about the future of business and the growing role of AI.Henry shares his journey from launching an online grocery delivery service at a young age to building a busines...
S8 E4: The Power of Communication in Business feat. Terry South
In this episode, I’m joined by Terry South for a fascinating conversation about the real power of communication — and how the ability to connect, understand, and adapt can shape an entire career.Drawing on his extraordinary journey from ...
S8 E3: Understanding Emotional Intelligence feat. Gary Hosey
What if the real competitive advantage in business and marketing isn’t louder content, smarter funnels, or more automation… but emotional intelligence?In Season 8, Episode 3, we’re joined by Gary Hosey, emotional intellig...
S8 E2: Why Long-Form Content Is Essential For Your Business
In a world of endless scrolling, trending sounds, and “post 3 times a day” pressure, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing the content game before you’ve even started.In this episode, Issy and Chris sit down to talk about the power of
S8 E1: How Has ADHD Shaped My Life? feat. Robert Little
Season 8 kicks off with a big milestone: our very first episode recorded in the fully finished Howell Studios.We’re joined by Robert Little - entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host - for an honest, energising conversation about building a...
S7 #E9: Why Is E-Learning So Important? feat. Jon Hocker
Think all e-learning is created equal? Think again. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Jon Hocker from The E-Learning Group to explore why e-learning has become essential in today's world—and why quality makes all the difference betwe...
S7 #E8: All About Mani-Fest feat. Mart Tweedy
What does it take to build a successful spiritual business, launch a major event solo, and land on reality TV? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mart Tweedy—founder of Canny Crystals, creator of Mani-Fest, podcast host, and recent sta...
S7 #E7: The Art of Hyperphantasia feat. Ann English
Ever wondered why some people can visualise ideas so vividly they feel real? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Ann English, visual strategist, TEDx speaker, and author, to explore hyperphantasia—an extraordinary ability to create ul...
S7 #E6: The Squiggly Line of Self Employment feat. Hayley Ramm
Think self-employment follows a straight path? Think again. In this honest and empowering episode, we sit down with Hayley Ramm, business mentor and founder of The Efficient Elephant, to explore the reality of the self-employment journey and wh...
S7 #E5: The Future of Digital Marketing feat. Kennedy
The Future of Digital Marketing: What's Next? | Featuring Kennedy from Email Marketing HeroesReady to future-proof your marketing strategy and stay ahead of the competition? In this forward-thinking episode, we sit down with Kenne...
S7 #E4: How Do I Authentically Reinvent Myself? Feat. Aoife Forbes
Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It!In this inspiring episode, Issy is joined by the incredible Aoife Forbes from Forbes Finishings to tackle a question that resonates with so many of us: "How do I ...
S7 #E3: Using AI in my Business feat. John Forth
How Do I Use AI in Your Business? | Featuring John Forth from Is This You?Ready to unlock the power of AI for your business but don't know where to start? In this game-changing episode, we sit down with John Forth, AI expert and f...
S7 #E2: How Do I Show Up On Social Media Consistently? Feat. Sue Thompson
Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It!In this episode, Issy tackles one of the most common struggles facing business owners today: "How do I show up on social media consistently?" Joined by the br...
S7 #E1: How Do I Budget With Unpredictable Income? Feat. Laurie Stirling
Hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Looks Like We Made It!We're absolutely thrilled to kick off Season 7 with a brilliant guest who's here to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing creative entrepreneurs and business o...
S6 #E8: The Importance of Media in Education feat. Barrie McDermid
Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Barrie McDermid from The Punctuation Show, talking all about the power of media in education, and how the system deserves a bit of a...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Bald in Business feat. Baldies Unite
Hello listeners! An episode on a Friday?! That's right - this is a new pilot episode of a podcast called Bald in Business - all about, you guessed it, business leaders who happen to be bald! This episode features previous guests John Forth, Pau...
S6 #E7: Use Your Voice Like A Pro feat. Nic Redman
Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Nic Redman, an incredible vocal coach, podcaster and author, helping more people get better behind the mic. So, if you want to see w...
S6 #E6: Is This You? Feat. John Forth
Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by John Forth from Is This You?, an expert in business mindset, confidence and balance for CEOs and business owners. So, if you want to...
S6 #E5: Being Content Confident feat. Ali Avery
Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Ali Avery from Avery's Angels, an expert in mindset, positive energy and drumming your breakfast! Ali gives Issy and Chris tips for ...