Within this podcast episode of The Creative Edge podcast, Haydn shares his top tips to help you learn how to radically improve your colour within your art, illustrations, to designs by using organic greys. 

Grey has been used by famous past and present artists to create visual masterpieces. However, for a lot of beginners and even experts in the artistic field can disregard how powerful grey is.

Instead of mixing your grey with black and white, Haydn shares his formula for creating organic greys using primary and secondary colours together. Discover why he urges you to try this out, how it can improve your overall colour game, and so much more!

Discover why grey is important to use within your art, how to use it, with lots of tips and tricks throughout to help you.

Follow Haydn:
https://twitter.com/haydnsym
https://www.instagram.com/haydnsymons
https://www.facebook.com/haydnsymonsillustration

🎨 Haydn's Illustration Portfolio:
● bit.ly/2GVxNaU

🖼️ Haydn's Shop:
● etsy.com/uk/shop/HaydnSymons

🎥 The Portrait Guru YT Channel:
● bit.ly/3uJm7Rj

The Creative Edge Podcast: Creativity | Illustration | Freelancing

Improve Your Colours NOW - How To Radically Improve Your Colour By Using Organic Greys

"Foundlings" is a 15-minute radio feature telling the stories of foundlings – people who were left abandoned at birth with no trace of their biological parents or family. The feature focuses on three in particular from the UK.

Anchored by my father's own story, the audio feature aims to educate the listener on the struggles and experiences that someone who has no idea about their true start to life lives. showing the similarities and differences that foundlings have.

This was a project for my second year at University, and was nominated for "Best Audio Feature" in their annual end of year awards ceremony.

With thanks to: 
Louisa Gifford, Claire Martin & Andy Hallsworth who featured in the piece, and were so willing to share their story.

News archive sourced from: ITV, BBC, 5 News, & GB News

Lyndon Saunders for editorial advice throughout

Theme music by Katzen Tupas; additional music by Dream Protocol

CC 4.0 required attributions:
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Foundlings - Audio Feature

Welcome to Kim’z Corner: Humanizing the Creative Experience!  In this episode, I (Kimasia Ayers) share my personal journey navigating the complexities of creativity, mental health, and self-expression. We dive into creative dysmorphia, pseudoassimilation, meta-assimilation, and the axis of assimilation—all intertwined with the Spiderweb Theory, which explores how our identities, experiences, and environments shape our lives.   Through real-life stories and reflections, we explore how these concepts shape our lives as creatives and individuals.

🎙️ Topics Covered:
* 		Who Am I?: Let's discuss my personal relationship with creativity, how I navigate the intersections of my identity, and why creative safety and wellness are crucial to the human experience.
* 		Creative Dysmorphia: I’ll dive into the mental struggles that many creatives face, from self-doubt and perfectionism procrastination to imposter syndrome and poor community support. Let's talk about the raw creative experience, and how to overcome these creative barriers.
* 		Pseudoassimilation, Meta-Assimilation, & The Axis of Assimilation: Together, we'll uncover how we shapeshift between identities in response to societal pressures and how embracing those identities can be liberating, even if it doesn't always feel empowering.
* 		Spiderweb Theory: We'll discuss how our identities, experiences, and decisions are connected and how everything we encounter leaves subtle vibrations on our creative and personal journeys.
* 		Personal Experiences: Hear about my own struggles and breakthroughs as a creative who has faced systemic barriers, and how I navigate the complex balance of being true to myself while responding to environmental obstacles.

💡 Book Recommendation: This episode highlights DEI C.R.E.D.I.T.E.N.T.I.A.L.S by Jarvis Sam III, (@officialjarvissam on Instagram) a transformative guide on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that pushes boundaries and offers strategies for authentic change.

💬 Community Q&A: We dive into our community Q&A, offering advice on creativity, identity, and navigating the tension between self-expression and societal limitations. I’ll share tips on how to stay grounded in your creative journey despite the noise.

🌍 Support Us: Visit our website for free downloadable, free resources, participate in our community forum, and get some free goodies! 

Join Our Community: Get connected by signing up for our newsletter for exclusive access to new resources, updates on upcoming workshops, future courses, and any other goodies we offer. You’ll also gain access to our online community forum, where we engage, share, and grow together.

🖤 Support & Donations: If you believe in what we’re doing, consider donating to support our mission to keep resources free for creatives everywhere. 
* 		Cashapp: kimzcornerpodcast
* 		Donation page: https://www.kimzcorner.com/donate 

🔗 Connect with Us:
* 		Website: https://www.kimzcorner.com
* 		Instagram: @kimzcornerpodcast
* 		Twitter: @kimzcorner
* 		Facebook: @kimzcornerpodcast
* 		TikTok: @kimzcornerpodcast

💌 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us expand our reach and continue to support creatives like you. Thank you for being part of the experience. 

Ep. 1 Navigating Creativity & Identity: Creative Dysmorphia, Assimilation, & Spiderweb Theory

Discover how to feed the algorithm with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) in this episode. We explore how GEO—also known as AI SEO, AI search optimization, or large language model optimization—goes beyond traditional SEO to help your brand appear in AI-generated answers via ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and other generative engines  ￼ ￼.

Learn tactical strategies like using structured data, metadata, FAQ schema, topical clustering, llms.txt files, and optimized content architecture to increase your chances of being cited in AI responses—not just ranked as a link  ￼.

We unpack how GEO differs from SEO, why indexing for AI-powered platforms is critical in 2025, and how to shape your digital content for maximum visibility in answer engines  ￼.

Ready to put GEO into practice? Listen in as we break down the why, how, and what next—then dive deeper with our full article: https://invernessdesignstudio.com/feeding-the-algorithm-with-generative-engine-optimisation-geo

If you want actionable tips on implementing GEO in your marketing strategy, this episode is essential listening.


Generative Engine Optimisation_ The AI-Driven Future of Search

Discover the best WordPress analytics plugins for 2025 in this episode of the Inverness Design Studio Podcast. If you’re a blogger, business owner, eCommerce entrepreneur, or web designer, you’ll learn exactly which tools can help you track visitors, measure conversions, and understand your audience — without the usual technical headaches.

We break down the top analytics plugins for WordPress this year, comparing features, ease of use, pricing, and privacy compliance. From Google Analytics integrations to privacy-friendly alternatives, this guide will help you choose the right solution to grow your website in 2025.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• Why every WordPress website needs analytics in 2025
• The difference between Google Analytics and plugin-based stats
• How to stay GDPR-compliant while collecting data
• Which plugins give you the most actionable insights
• Our top recommendations for bloggers, eCommerce sites, and small businesses

📖 Read the Full Article Here:
https://www.invernessdesignstudio.com/top-analytics-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2025-boost-your-insights-without-the-headache/

🔗 Plugins & Resources Mentioned:
• MonsterInsights – https://www.monsterinsights.com/
• ExactMetrics – https://www.exactmetrics.com/
• Site Kit by Google – https://sitekit.withgoogle.com/
• Matomo Analytics – https://matomo.org/
• Jetpack Stats – https://jetpack.com/features/stats/
• WP Statistics – https://wp-statistics.com/
• Koko Analytics – https://www.kokoanalytics.com/

📌 More WordPress Resources from Inverness Design Studio
• Best SEO Plugins for WordPress in 2025 – https://www.invernessdesignstudio.com/best-seo-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2025/
• How to Speed Up Your WordPress Site in 2025 – https://www.invernessdesignstudio.com/how-to-speed-up-your-wordpress-site-in-2025/
• Top Security Plugins for WordPress in 2025 – https://www.invernessdesignstudio.com/top-security-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2025/

WordPress_Analytics_2025__Unlocking_Website_Data_with_Top_Plugins,_AI,_and_Privacy-First_Tracking

👋 I'm Matt Hallsworth, radio presenter & producer.

I've been a volunteer presenter / producer since 2019 and working professionally in the industry since 2024.

Presenter - BBC Radio 1 - Christmas 2024
Freelance Producer - Hits Radio, 2024 - Present

Presenter - Park Radio, 2019 - Present - Casual
Presenter - TruckersFM, 2019 - Present - Volunteer (Former Station Manager)
Presenter & Head of Radio - Shock Radio, 2022 - Present - Student Radio

🏆 Winner of Student Radio Award for 'Best Presenter'
🏆 Winner of Student Radio Award for 'Best Chart Show'
🏆 Winner of ISBC 'Best on-air team' 2023 & 2024, with Issy Brand

I currently host Monday Drivetime on Shock, and The Most Played Chart every Sunday on TruckersFM

Posting my uni work, and bits of presenting stuff here!

Welcome to The Creative Edge podcast, here to help you with art, freelancing, and everything creativity. 

Hosted by illustrator, designer, and blogger Haydn Symons, he reveals his insights into these fields, with tips and tricks throughout to help you succeed with your creative pursuits. Join Haydn as he reveals the latest tricks and tips, so you can get ahead of the artistic game. 

Haydn has built an illustration and design portfolio from his decade long experience freelancing, and has the desire to share what he's discovered along the way. 

Freelancing, business, creativity, marketing, blogging, social media, self-employment, design, so you have all the tools at your disposal to enhance your creative edge!

Twitter - https://twitter.com/haydnsym
Instagram - https://instagram.com/haydnsymons

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