Ask a Unicorn
The Unicorn UnionLike a unicorn , advertising creatives who are also mothers are mythical creatures that rarely grace advertising agencies. However, there are more of these real-life legends than they or you know. In this show, I, Ciara O'Meara interview the ones that do exist and find out what their magical powers are. If you too are a creative and mother then join The Unicorn Union (www.linkedin.com/grou... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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Interview with freelance copywriter, Lisa Harrison.
We discuss her creative journey from starting out in marketing, having an instant love for internal comms and how that progressed to her focusing on only copy. She then set up her own business in o... more
Interview with Strategic Creative Director, Kate O'Connor.
We discuss her creative journey from starting out as a management consultant to then going back to uni in Falmouth to study creative advertising. She ended up finding her niche in experienti... more
WARNING: Contains conversation about PND and mental illness.
Interview with Creative Director, Tash Rosehill.
We discuss her creative journey from being kicked out of art class, managing Mummy bloggers, starting as a social strategist and all the w... more
Interview with freelance Creative Director, Fran Leach.
We discuss her creative journey from account woman to creative via a D&Ad course and then going on to making top award winning work such as Marmite Baby Scan. Fran also discusses the fairly rec... more
Interview with Creative Director at Liganova MaSH!, Mirella Aponte.
We discuss her creative journey from Belgium via Amsterdam to the UK. Years working freelance and then her journey into perm and her unexpected joy at becoming a mother when she was... more
Interview with Senior Content Creator, Alice Cuffe.
We discuss her creative journey from fashion to editorial to advertising along with the rollercoaster of motherhood and dealing with pre-eclampsia and pre-natal anxiety.
Alice is currently freelan... more
Interview with Apple Lead Creative Writer, Heather Keywood-Mistry. We discuss her creative journey along with the challenges with her health and how that played in a role in her becoming a mother through surrogacy.
To see all of Heather's work go t... more
Interview with AnalogFolk Associate Creative Director, Dani Arkless. We discuss her creative and mother story and how they have grown to become one.
To see Dani's work go to: www.daniarkless.com/
If you're a creative and mother join The Uni... more
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This show centers on creative industry mothers navigating demanding advertising careers. Episodes feature senior creatives, often directors or leaders, who discuss how motherhood informs leadership style, work-life balance, and strategic thinking on campaigns spanning luxury, tech, and consumer brands. Notable throughlines include flexible or hybrid work cultures, maternity leave, childcare costs, and practical tips for managing time and boundaries without sacrificing creativity. A recurring pattern is candid storytelling about career pivots, overcoming biases, and building resilient creative cultures that support mothers. The format often includes a lighthearted unicorn-name segment, anecdotal campaign stories, and concrete takeaways for l... more
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Recent guests on Ask a Unicorn include:
1. Kate O'Connor
2. Tash Rosehill
3. Fran Leach
4. Mirella Aponte
5. Alice Cuffe
6. Heather Keywood-Mistry
7. Dani Arkless
8. Hannah Talbut
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