Designer and author Emmi Salonen shares how creatives can protect inspiration, avoid burnout and build a balanced ‘Creative Ecosystem’ that fuels their work.

Southend filmmaker Natalie Scarsbrook and her husband Ben built Blatella Films from a spare room into an award-winning documentary studio. In this interview, Natalie shares how she’s challenging the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype and paving a path for women in film.

Want to launch your own productivity planner? This step-by-step guide walks you through designing, printing, and selling a planner that actually works — with real-world examples and digital options.

Discover how Carla Edwards turned a mouldy beach hut into a thriving seaside business on the Essex coast - with tips on coastal entrepreneurship and intentional living.