How to Make It

Culture

How to start a sustainable business abroad

Uproot your life — As a young mum trying to stay afloat in London’s creative industries, Shiraz Ksaiba became an expert hustler. Then she packed up and left to chase her wanderlust dream: building a sustainable surf community.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

The podcast connecting people through the power of secrets

How to make it on your own — When Lea Thau’s life fell apart, she decided to open herself up to the world by starting Strangers, a podcast with a simple goal: connecting lives through the art of storytelling.

Written by: Iris Mansour

Culture

The app that's kickstarting a food-sharing revolution

Tinder for leftovers — When Tessa Cook and Saasha Celestial-One realised the scale of global food waste, they felt compelled to find a simple solution.

Written by: Paden Vaughan

Culture

What’s it really like to be a young, break-out artist?

We can’t all be Vermillionaires — The creative world is notoriously hard to break, and artists can go years without a slither of recognition. We speak to three debuting artists about the state of the industry and what it takes to make it.

Written by: Ella Guthrie

Culture

The indie festival created for your mind, not your wallet

The brains behind Brainchild — As a 19-year-old student daunted by a lack of artistic outlets, Marina Blake launched an independent festival with a difference - creating a melting pot of collaboration designed to inspire.

Written by: Hanna Duggal

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