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Before the Work Begins

Jo Hutton
Substack
Motherhood
Barefoot Shoes
Morning Routine
Creative Entrepreneurship
Voice Coaching
Alfie Joey
Shelf Help Club
Nackt Shoes
Thriller Writing
Online Community
Meditation
Screen Adaptation
Perimenopause
Yoga For Tired People
Grief
Nervous System
Personal Branding

What do creative people do before their work begins? Author of best-selling Substack Yoga for Tired People, Jo Hutton interviews the movers and shakers of the creative industry to discover what their mornings actually look like. New episodes every Wednesday.🎙️ beforetheworkbegins.substack.com

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This week Jo Hutton is joined by cartoonist and author Hayley Gullen. She reflects on how her graphic memoir This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story helped her find her voice as a published author. She shares her dream morning routine filled w... more

Jo is joined by online business coach Jennifer Morilla to talk about the joys of a four-day work week, the art of a proper rot day (pancakes, dog walk, repeat) and why packing an empty suitcase might be the smartest travel hack you’ve ever heard. Jen... more

This week Jo is joined by Hugo Robbins, founder of Nackt Shoes, a barefoot footwear lifestyle brand. Hugo and Jo talk about why he believes feet are not broken and just need room to move, the case for treating the body as something that adapts and st... more

What do creative people really do before their work begins?

Jo Hutton, author of best-selling Substack Yoga for Tired People, sits down with the movers and shakers of the creative industry to find out what their mornings actually look like.

This we... more

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Jennifer Morilla
Online education entrepreneur helping coaches monetize personal brands
Self-employed / Online education company
Episode: The Trip You Shouldn’t Put Off with Jennifer Morilla | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Hugo Robbins
Co-founder and head honcho at Nackt Shoes
Nackt Shoes
Episode: Why Your Feet Hate Your Shoes With Hugo Robbins | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Toni Jones
Journalist turned bibliotherapist; founder of Shelf Help Club
Shelf Help Club
Episode: Leaving the Hustle for a Quieter Life with Toni Jones | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Alex Dahl
Author and writer known for thrillers and screen adaptations
Author of Boy at the Door; involved in The Stolen Girl TV project
Episode: The Accidental Thriller Writer with Alex Dahl | Before the Works Begins Podcast
Claire Venus
Engagement consultant and Substack expert
Independent/Creative Conscious
Episode: How To Hold Space For Yourself Without Burning Out With Claire Venus | Before the Works Begins Podcast
Nic Redman
Voice coach and speaking director
Episode: A Tent, A Flask and Finding Your Voice With Nic Redman | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Katie Chappell
Live event illustrator and founder of Goodship Illustration
Goodship Illustration / Substack jobs board for illustrators
Episode: Climbing Cringe Mountain With Katie Chappell | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Alfie Joey
Local legend, voice of mornings for Newcastle, former monk and priest, actor, comedian, and radio host
Various (BBC, radio, stage)
Episode: From The Monastery To The Mic With Alfie Joey | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Clover Stroud
Writer and memoirist who discusses motherhood, grief, and personal storytelling
Independent author
Episode: Writing What Scares You With Clover Stroud | Before the Work Begins Podcast

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Why Your Feet Hate Your Shoes With Hugo Robbins | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Q: How did you go from idea to prototype and market?
He recounts a moment of madness, researching and visiting suppliers, and leveraging his father's industry connections to land a factory and begin production.
Why Your Feet Hate Your Shoes With Hugo Robbins | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Q: What would a typical morning look like for you?
He describes an evening-oriented routine with late wake-ups, coffee, and a focus on getting started with work as needed, while balancing family and business responsibilities.
Why Your Feet Hate Your Shoes With Hugo Robbins | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Q: Can you talk us through how that happens?
He explains the process from having an idea in engineering terms to engaging suppliers, visiting trade shows, and ultimately prototyping and refining the product with family support and factory connections.
From The Monastery To The Mic With Alfie Joey | Before the Work Begins Podcast
Q: Are you the type of person that thrives on novelty or do you like a routine?
He explains he loves variety and chaos, but also emphasizes the need to compartmentalize and plan ahead to stay focused amidst a varied schedule.
How To Hold Space For Yourself Without Burning Out With Claire Venus | Before the Works Begins Podcast
Q: What would your ideal morning look like?
She envisions a morning anchored by coffee and journaling, time alone at the coast, a spa-like pause, and a leisurely hotel-style breakfast before engaging with others, illustrating a balance between solitude and indulgence.

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This show spotlights creatives and industry professionals sharing their morning routines, rituals, and the mindset that fuels their work. Across episodes, listeners hear honest reflections on discipline, boundaries, and how self-care intersects with creativity—from writers and memoirists shaping long-form projects to actors, voice coaches, and illustrators balancing demanding schedules with personal well-being. Notable threads include practical strategies for sustaining motivation, crafting creative habits in non-traditional careers, and managing burnout while pursuing ambitious projects. The format often centers on real, actionable tips for structuring mornings, protecting energy, and building supportive communities online and offline, mak... more

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