Hey I’m sophie
as a person
Who I am has changed and developed immensely over the last few years. I now feel like I know who I am as a bubbly, confident and compassionate individual. I’m fascinated by people and love to connect face to face as a tactile and emotionally intelligent young woman.
In my spare time you can find me playing netball, getting hands on with all things arts and crafts trying out the latest crazes, knitting, baking, listening to everything from Brene Brown books to Ed Sheeran albums or going to spin and yoga classes. I love to celebrate occasions, people and achievements by dancing to ABBA with a cocktail or glass of fizz in hand, but most of the time I spend my evenings cosied up on the sofa with a mug of herbal tea in my pyjamas, watching any kind of reality TV!
I’m an adrenaline junkie and bucket list person. I love to travel and have been lucky enough to have flown all over the world, falling in love with beaches, cities and mountain tops along the way. Growing up on a lifetime of romcoms I’ve always been captivated by the energy of Manhattan, New York. When visiting for the first time in 2018, I completely fell in love with the place and have been dreaming of creating a life out there for myself in the very near future! So project big apple is all systems go!
Over the last 5 years I’ve overcome many overwhelming personal challenges, all of which have pushed me to defining exactly who I am, who I want to be and who I show up in the world as. Although some of the events continue to affect my life, I know I am stronger as a result and am proud of the adversity that I’ve faced, challenged and spoken out about along the way. I’m an incredibly head-strong, determined and resilient individual and with big dreams, I can’t wait to see where these will take me.
I will have made myself proud if I live a life full of moments, saying yes and taking leaps of faith. I’m not one for standing still. I want to live from one adventure to the next, surprising myself with what I’m capable of and enjoying everything along the way.
i’m a creative unicorn
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unstoppably unique
My attitude and approach to creativity is unstoppably unique. Generating ideas and creating work that goes beyond the expected is born from unexpected and unusual methods.
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natural natterer
Everything always starts with a conversation and I’m not afraid to start one with you! As a podcast host, researcher, interviewer, observer and chatterbox, I’m someone who loves to network. I love to talk to strangers, to hear their stories. I love to bring people together and learn something from someone everyday.
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individual imagination
I see final paintings before progress pics! My imagination works in mysterious ways and making the most of it means sitting in an empty bath as my ‘think tank’, doing a regular local walk retracing my steps from a good idea, and a phone full of voice-notes talking to myself, trying to articulate the initial ramblings of an idea. I love my crazy brain but it’s definitely taken quite some time to get used to the super speed it sometimes works at.
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compassionate communicator
Communication is as much about understanding what others are saying as it is what you are telling the world. Everything from your personal image to the tone of voice, choice of words and context of delivery are things I take particular care in my communications. Building and creating relationships again are vital in this.
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originally organic
Being different is my superpower not a curse. I’m lucky enough to have always known who I am and who I want to be.
As a creative my visual style and instincts have always been drawn to the bold, bright and beautiful. One of my favourite parts of the creative process is creating a visual identity and brand narrative. So with my unicorn abilities, displaying something unlike what’s out there already means not only is my portfolio unlike others but the work I create has a subtle Sophie stamp embedded into it and always pitched with confidence.
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ruthless relentless
My mind is my biggest asset and my greatest enemy. I’ve always had a work ethic that means I’m only ever willing to give 100% to a project in order to create the best work possible, but sometimes this leads to a constant buzzing. Like bees in my brain, relentless in designing new concepts, products, brands, campaigns, shoot sets and styling looks to name a few things constantly fluttering round my mind. Opnly I can making relaxing or switching off difficult.
My relentlessness doesn’t stop there, when it comes to finding and creating work only I can get myself seen and so speaking to strangers, saying yes to the unknown and following my gut are all things that have gotten myself into the corners of this crowded creative industry I can’t wait to grow my career in.
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newness nurturer
Out with the old and in with the new!
Although we can learn a lot from what’s been before, the idea of something new will always be exciting to me as a creative. Treading footsteps that haven’t been walked before, stumbling on the unexpected and making constant discoveries are the aspects of my creativity that make me stand out from the crowd, my head and shoulders out of line from the rest.
as a professional
I’m the peanut butter and jam of a group. The fundamental foundation and the topping all in one! I’ve got a voice that I’m not afraid to share. The last few years have put my life through a blender but having the confidence to keep my eyes and ears open means I’m the kind of person to walk into a room full of opportunities and saying yes to something that excites me.
I believe in the motto ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail.’ Also I like to make the most of chance and luck but I face both with a wealth of experience and optimism to do whatever I can to ‘make it work’.
‘A brand is what someone says about you behind your back’. I’ve been told my brand is dependable yet disruptive, resilient and impulsive, spontaneous and detail orientated.
I approach life looking on the bright side, with optimism and curiosity. COVID-19 taught me I’m someone who thrives off social energy and being in a room with someone, making connections and sharing smiles is what drives me, energises me and allows me to thrive in the environment I surround myself with.
I’m purpose driven. I want to make a change and see that what I’m doing matters. I care and am driven by my passions. I’m persuasive and persistent. I’m a challenger and unafraid of asking questions. I enjoy pushing boundaries and doing something unexpected. I hate boredom and struggle to relax as I enjoy chasing my dreams, putting myself out there and exploring my full potential as I don’t believe I’ve reached it yet.
i am brave, untamed, curious and cultured
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i am brave, untamed, curious and cultured 〰️
as a creative
I’m a magpie 2.0. I’m attracted to the big, bold, bright, sparkly, shiny game changing opportunities to create with impact. I want to use my mind for good and create positive social changes to the world today with lasting impact!
I am brave in following instincts and have an attitude of being both untamed and strategic when approaching work.
I see the world through a lens of observant curiosity.
I am persistent to the point of stubbornness, determined and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my individual or collective vision.
I’m someone who gets stuck in, no matter how big or small. I’m the visionary you didn’t know your team are missing, but can’t do without once we’ve crossed paths .
I approach any task, brief and project with breadth and depth. Layers of knowledge, experience and naivety combined with a playful exploration of what’s imaginable, achievable and possible means my work is something you won’t have seen before and will want to see more of.
I am someone who does more than is reasonably imaginable. I’ve persistently been told to do less work and am known for going above and beyond.
