35. Lucia Desperati | Part 1 - Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

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Work in Progress with Nicole Engelmann

Nicole Engelmann

37 episodes

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Think everyone else has it all figured out? Spoiler: they don’t. This podcast is for business owners and creatives muddling through the messy middle. Hosted by London-based personal branding photographer and videographer Nicole Engelmann from "London Branding Photos", each episode dives into the real behind-the-scenes of running a business, with practical tips and down-to-earth advice along the way. Because progress beats perfection - and you’re exactly where you need to be. Episodes will be split into 2 parts, being released on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

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35. Lucia Desperati | Part 1 - Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

Work in Progress with Nicole Engelmann

36 minutes 33 seconds

1 week ago

35. Lucia Desperati | Part 1 - Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with business strategist Lucia Desperati for an honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. Lucia traces her journey from art school in Italy to building her own agency in London, sharing the lessons learned through rapid growth, burnout, and reinvention. Together, they unpack the importance of aligning work with personal values, diversifying revenue streams, and understanding your financial needs as a founder. Lucia also opens up about her evolving relationship with personal branding, the power of community, and why testing ideas early matters. A thoughtful, practical discussion for anyone navigating the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.londonbrandingphotos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Follow Nicole on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Lucia Desperati

Lucia Desperati is a strategist, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to creating sustainable growth for micro-businesses. As the founder of Revenue Avenues, she helps business owners uncover and build revenue streams that align with their lifestyle - avoiding burnout and maximizing impact. She also leads Loom of Ideas, a creative, tech, and consulting agency, and Yocory, a SaaS platform for business management. Lucia is passionate about translating strategy into action. Through her 1:1 mentoring, RevOps programs, and interactive workshops, she empowers entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into scalable, aligned revenue systems.

Lucia's links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciadesperati

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revenueavenues

Revenue Avenues: ⁠https://revenueavenues.com/

Loom of Ideas: https://loomofideas.com/