<![CDATA[The Industry Baby]]>The Industry Baby is a long-form podcast about business, culture, and wellbeing, hosted by Chelsea Mtada.

Chelsea left law school after one week. What followed was ten years of hustling, dreaming, failing, and starting again, working her way through media, beauty, and culture to build a life on her own terms.

Created for those who were raised by the industry itself, The Industry Baby explores how people are shaped not by privilege or proximity to power, but by environment, community, culture, and lived experience. Through intimate, one-to-one conversations, the podcast spotlights creatives, founders, artists, strategists, thinkers, and leaders navigating growth, success, and self-actualisation in real time.

The show challenges traditional narratives of success by centring voices from both the margins and the mainstream, people redefining what it means to thrive on their own terms.

]]>theindustrybaby.substack.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 26 May 2026 05:50:01 GMTSat, 07 Feb 2026 09:48:40 GMT60THE INDUSTRY BABY<p><b>The Industry Baby</b> is a long-form podcast about business, culture, and wellbeing, hosted by <b>Chelsea Mtada</b>.</p><p></p><p>Chelsea left law school after one week. What followed was ten years of hustling, dreaming, failing, and starting again, working her way through media, beauty, and culture to build a life on her own terms.</p><p></p><p>Created for those who were <i>raised by the industry itself</i>, The Industry Baby explores how people are shaped not by privilege or proximity to power, but by environment, community, culture, and lived experience. Through intimate, one-to-one conversations, the podcast spotlights creatives, founders, artists, strategists, thinkers, and leaders navigating growth, success, and self-actualisation in real time.</p><p></p><p>The show challenges traditional narratives of success by centring voices from both the margins and the mainstream, people redefining what it means to thrive on their own terms.</p>episodicTHE INDUSTRY BABYhi@industrybaby.cono<![CDATA[ Ian Hippolyte: The Reality of Being a Fashion Photographer in London]]>The conversation with Ian Hippolyte covers his journey as a fashion photographer, the impact of family support, the challenges of the industry, and the role of social media in his career. It also delves into the topic of university education and the evolving landscape of creative careers. The conversation covers Ian Hippolyte's journey as a photographer, his experience with monetizing his talent, the challenges of the creative industry, and the importance of mentorship and community building. Ian shares insights on the dynamics of money and business in photography, the impact of class diversity, and the mindset of being in control of one's own success.

Takeaways

  • Passion-driven career
  • Family support
  • Challenges in the industry
  • The role of social media
  • The impact of university education Monetizing Talent
  • Challenges in the Creative Industry
  • Importance of Mentorship and Community Building
  • Dynamics of Money and Business in Photography
  • Impact of Class Diversity
  • Mindset of Being in Control

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey of a Fashion Photographer
  • 05:19 Early Creative Influences
  • 12:16 Defining Success and Inspirations
  • 21:35 Building a Personal Brand
  • 29:39 University Education and Career Paths
  • 36:11 Self-Belief and Persistence
  • 42:11 Money Mistakes and Confidence
  • 49:27 Treatment and Perception
  • 01:03:05 Class Diversity and Mentorship

Follow us on social and substack

IG: @theindustrybaby
TT: @theindustrybaby.podcast

Substack: @theindustrybaby

]]>e5fa353d-03a8-42f7-b6a3-5e30333ad6e0Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:22 GMT<p>The conversation with Ian Hippolyte covers his journey as a fashion photographer, the impact of family support, the challenges of the industry, and the role of social media in his career. It also delves into the topic of university education and the evolving landscape of creative careers. The conversation covers Ian Hippolyte's journey as a photographer, his experience with monetizing his talent, the challenges of the creative industry, and the importance of mentorship and community building. Ian shares insights on the dynamics of money and business in photography, the impact of class diversity, and the mindset of being in control of one's own success.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion-driven career</li><li>Family support</li><li>Challenges in the industry</li><li>The role of social media</li><li>The impact of university education Monetizing Talent</li><li>Challenges in the Creative Industry</li><li>Importance of Mentorship and Community Building</li><li>Dynamics of Money and Business in Photography</li><li>Impact of Class Diversity</li><li>Mindset of Being in Control</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of a Fashion Photographer</li><li>05:19 Early Creative Influences</li><li>12:16 Defining Success and Inspirations</li><li>21:35 Building a Personal Brand</li><li>29:39 University Education and Career Paths</li><li>36:11 Self-Belief and Persistence</li><li>42:11 Money Mistakes and Confidence</li><li>49:27 Treatment and Perception</li><li>01:03:05 Class Diversity and Mentorship</li></ul><p></p><p>Follow us on social and substack <br /><br />IG: @theindustrybaby<br />TT: @theindustrybaby.podcast</p><p>Substack: @theindustrybaby </p>no00:56:2212 Ian Hippolyte: The Reality of Being a Fashion Photographer in Londonfull<![CDATA[The Industry Baby with Chelsea Mtada]]>The podcast episode explores the concepts of nepotism and industry baby, delves into the parable of the talents, and reflects on personal career and life experiences. It also addresses the struggle of finding purpose and meaning in life and career, seeking guidance, and self-reflection.

Takeaways

  • Career and life journey exploration
  • Nepotism and industry baby concept

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose
  • 05:29 Burying Talents and Fear of Failure
  • 11:03 Reality of Working in Fashion
  • 17:00 Confronting the 'Why' and Self-Reflection

Social

IG: @theindustrybaby

TT: @theindustrybaby.podcast

Email Us

hi@industrybaby.co

]]>15c4ac8f-9766-44be-8bc0-bcb7eb903b43Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the concepts of nepotism and industry baby, delves into the parable of the talents, and reflects on personal career and life experiences. It also addresses the struggle of finding purpose and meaning in life and career, seeking guidance, and self-reflection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Career and life journey exploration</li><li>Nepotism and industry baby concept</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose</li><li>05:29 Burying Talents and Fear of Failure</li><li>11:03 Reality of Working in Fashion</li><li>17:00 Confronting the 'Why' and Self-Reflection</li></ul><p></p><p>Social</p><p>IG: @theindustrybaby</p><p>TT: @theindustrybaby.podcast </p><p></p><p>Email Us</p><p>hi@industrybaby.co</p>no00:26:2211The Industry Baby with Chelsea Mtadafull