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A free, inclusive platform to support, inspire & connect UK creatives

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Discover 50+ inspiring interviews with industry superstars

 

Find out where they’ve been, where they are and where they’re going in their careers. From award-winning artist, Murugiah to Creative Recruiter, Nikky Lyle, there's so many exciting creatives sharing their journeys here. Get reading...

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Get stuck into 20+ essential creative resources

 

Download templates, worksheets, assessments, planners, journals and exercises to elevate your work and emotional well-being. From Goal Setting to Mindful Colouring, there's bound to be something for you.

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Join our growing Instagram community of like-minded creatives

 

The 'gram is our second home.

Check it out for networking opportunities. Plus, even more motivation, news and good stuff.
Why not join us?

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The Creative Occupation was founded by Lorelle Skelton (Great Good) and launched in July 2021 as a response to stats around diversity and professional development in the creative industries. Since then, TCO has supported countless creatives through; facilitating mentoring relationships, advocating for a more diverse creative industries with increased representation of BAME creatives, building a personalised, online member hub and directory, sharing practical resources, insightful interviews, daily motivation and more. We've released an eBook, partnered with Shillington, Fuse and Salt and Sister Studio - hands up if you managed to grab one of our dreamy totes! - and been celebrated in the press.

 

In October 2023 TCO became a social enterprise and removed all paywalls to allow even more creatives to access support and inspiration. Interested in working with TCO? Get in touch.

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\About

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Need a boost?

“Pretend to be making something until you actually make something.”
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