<![CDATA[The Story Lens]]>A series of conversations about authentic human creativity. thestorylens.co.uk

]]>https://thestorylens.co.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:53 GMTMon, 19 Jan 2026 19:18:19 GMT60Hosted by Haydon Perrior, Joanne Austin + Michael Leckie<p>A series of conversations about authentic human creativity. thestorylens.co.uk</p>episodicHosted by Haydon Perrior, Joanne Austin + Michael Leckiemail@thestorylens.co.ukyes<![CDATA[Rory Langdon-Down x The Story Lens]]>“There will be a point at which you'll look at two photos, a photo which you or I have taken and a photo which has been created on AI, that on looking at can generate an emotional reaction but the backstory of one will be rich and there'll be more to talk about, we'll be able to chat about it for long time and understand more and I think that's what matters, the other one will just remain a picture.”

Rory Langdon-Down
https://rorylangdondown.co.uk/

Haydon Perrior

https://www.haydonperrior.com/

The Story Lens

https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>ff43d406-c9ed-41f6-aff0-309170861c39Tue, 19 May 2026 06:30:00 GMT<p>“There will be a point at which you'll look at two photos, a photo which you or I have taken and a photo which has been created on AI, that on looking at can generate an emotional reaction but the backstory of one will be rich and there'll be more to talk about, we'll be able to chat about it for long time and understand more and I think that's what matters, the other one will just remain a picture.”<br /></p><p>Rory Langdon-Down<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rorylangdondown.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://rorylangdondown.co.uk/</a><br /></p><p>Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.haydonperrior.com/" target="_blank">https://www.haydonperrior.com/</a></p><p></p><p>The Story Lens</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /></p><p></p>no00:26:18Rory Langdon-Down x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[ Joanna Lyons x The Story Lens]]>"I couldn't have written these stories back then when I was younger, in my 30s. I hadn't lived enough. I hadn't suffered heartbreak. I hadn't lost anyone close to me. hadn't, you know, I didn't have friends that felt ill."

Author Jo Lyons tells The Story Lens how she uses life experience in every book!


Joanna Lyons
https://jolyonsauthor.com/

Michael Leckie
https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens
https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>c1e1d7cf-5874-41b2-9a4d-beb3013d92b8Tue, 12 May 2026 05:15:00 GMT<p><i>"I couldn't have written these stories back then when I was younger, in my 30s. I hadn't lived enough. I hadn't suffered heartbreak. I hadn't lost anyone close to me. hadn't, you know, I didn't have friends that felt ill."</i></p><p>Author Jo Lyons tells The Story Lens how she uses life experience in every book!<br /><br /><br />Joanna Lyons<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jolyonsauthor.com/" target="_blank">https://jolyonsauthor.com/</a><br /><br />Michael Leckie<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /><br />The Story Lens<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a></p>no00:58:30 Joanna Lyons x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Heath Kane x The Story Lens]]>Michael Leckie talks with artist Heath Kane about art, identity, and creativity in today’s world of AI. Heath discusses the inspiration for his bold, thought-provoking work, touching on topics like branding, wealth, politics, and authenticity, and explains why imagination is still so important.

Heath Kane

https://www.heathkane.co.uk/

Michael Leckie
https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens
https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>22729707-497a-4363-8f62-a21f7c173ff1Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:52:15 GMT<p>Michael Leckie talks with artist Heath Kane about art, identity, and creativity in today’s world of AI. Heath discusses the inspiration for his bold, thought-provoking work, touching on topics like branding, wealth, politics, and authenticity, and explains why imagination is still so important.<br /><br />Heath Kane</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.heathkane.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.heathkane.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>Michael Leckie<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /></p><p>The Story Lens<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /></p>no00:56:02Heath Kane x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Matt Gentleman x The Story Lens]]>Matt Gentleman is still finding joy in his greatest hits and rightly so - he discusses this, his passion for film and the need to protect human creativity.

Matt Gentleman
https://www.mattgentleman.com/work

Michael Leckie
https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens
https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>b1709aa3-a1c9-440e-bfc6-8f59dcf306b5Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT<p>Matt Gentleman is still finding joy in his greatest hits and rightly so - he discusses this, his passion for film and the need to protect human creativity.<br /><br />Matt Gentleman<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mattgentleman.com/work" target="_blank">https://www.mattgentleman.com/work</a><br /><br />Michael Leckie<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /><br />The Story Lens<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /></p>no00:49:31Matt Gentleman x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Ben Taylor x The Story Lens]]>From Apprentice to Sorcerer

Ben Taylor joins The Story Lens Podcast to talk editing and film production, as well as his apprenticeship at Weber Shandwick, to Head of Production at BCW, and now creating his own production company.

Ben Taylor
https://www.tailoredstudios.media/

Michael Leckie
https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens
https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>2da2c2c9-fd94-4a90-a251-f2b6445645baTue, 07 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT<p>From Apprentice to Sorcerer<br /><br />Ben Taylor joins The Story Lens Podcast to talk editing and film production, as well as his apprenticeship at Weber Shandwick, to Head of Production at BCW, and now creating his own production company.<br /><br />Ben Taylor<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tailoredstudios.media/" target="_blank">https://www.tailoredstudios.media/</a><br /><br />Michael Leckie<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /><br />The Story Lens<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /></p>no00:27:15Ben Taylor x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Klaus Silberbauer x The Story Lens]]>“I need art to be human beings trying to express something to other human beings. If there's not a human behind this, it leaves me cold.”


We welcome Klaus Silbernauer, digital guru and user journey expert, to the podcast to chat althings AI, the future of tech and what's next for creativity.

Klaus Silbernauer - Aetheon

https://aetheon.consulting/

Michael Leckie

https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens

https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>89446a6b-d6c0-4dc5-987d-f4a4d5576cebTue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>“I need art to be human beings trying to express something to other human beings. If there's not a human behind this, it leaves me cold.”</p><p><br />We welcome Klaus Silbernauer, digital guru and user journey expert, to the podcast to chat althings AI, the future of tech and what's next for creativity.</p><p></p><p>Klaus Silbernauer - Aetheon</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aetheon.consulting/" target="_blank">https://aetheon.consulting/</a></p><p></p><p>Michael Leckie</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>The Story Lens</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p></p>no00:41:02Klaus Silberbauer x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Matthew Joseph x The Story Lens]]>What matters most to Matthew Joseph are people and their stories. He has travelled the world working for the world's biggest brands, but his obsession with light started when he was 12, chasing Norfolk sunsets on his bike, his first film camera on his back.

"Maybe I was just trying to escape life with five sisters, but the camera (and the bike) stuck. So did the curiosity about people, places and the stories you find if you dare to turn up, and hang around long enough."

Hear what else inspires him as he talks to Haydon on The Story Lens Podcast...

Haydon Perrior
https://www.haydonperrior.com/

Matthew Jospeph
https://www.matthewjoseph.co.uk/

The Story Lens
https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>8c164572-a608-448d-be7a-f4fe49681a8fTue, 24 Mar 2026 09:33:33 GMT<p>What matters most to Matthew Joseph are people and their stories. He has travelled the world working for the world's biggest brands, but his obsession with light started when he was 12, chasing Norfolk sunsets on his bike, his first film camera on his back.</p><p>"Maybe I was just trying to escape life with five sisters, but the camera (and the bike) stuck. So did the curiosity about people, places and the stories you find if you dare to turn up, and hang around long enough."</p><p>Hear what else inspires him as he talks to Haydon on The Story Lens Podcast...<br /><br />Haydon Perrior<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.haydonperrior.com/" target="_blank">https://www.haydonperrior.com/</a><br /><br />Matthew Jospeph<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.matthewjoseph.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.matthewjoseph.co.uk/</a><br /><br />The Story Lens<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /><br /></p>no01:00:40Matthew Joseph x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Verity FitzGerald x The Story Lens]]>Verity FitzGerald experienced visual storytelling from an early age, as there was always a camera in the house.


Working in both Africa and Europe, Verity now brings people and product together through authentic, real photography, with a particular passion for compelling portraiture.

Welcome to The Story Lens Talks!

Verity FitzGerald
https://verityfitzgerald.com/

Michael Leckie

https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

The Story Lens

https://thestorylens.co.uk/

]]>31b6bbbe-dc53-401b-928c-b6ff29167727Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Verity FitzGerald experienced visual storytelling from an early age, as there was always a camera in the house.</p><p><br />Working in both Africa and Europe, Verity now brings people and product together through authentic, real photography, with a particular passion for compelling portraiture.</p><p>Welcome to The Story Lens Talks!<br /><br />Verity FitzGerald<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verityfitzgerald.com/" target="_blank">https://verityfitzgerald.com/</a><br /><br />Michael Leckie</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /><br />The Story Lens</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p></p>no00:28:06Verity FitzGerald x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Gordon Mills x The Story Lens]]>Our next podcast is with the lovely Gordon Mills, who really does know the business of photography. 

Currently about to complete 7 years at FujiFilm, he has also worked at the Barbican, The Tate, as well as holding the important role of Head of Photography at Pride in London. In fact, he has even run his own photography business.

This guy lives, works and dreams of photography!

Michael Leckie gets his story for The Story Lens.

Michael Leckie
https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com

www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/products/EVT00-00554-trekstock-are-you-better-yet

www.trekstock.com

https://thestorylens.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/the_real_story_lens/

]]>d2a742a2-f2bf-4af1-b64e-4f3b2446115cTue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Our next podcast is with the lovely Gordon Mills, who really does know the business of photography. </p><p>Currently about to complete 7 years at FujiFilm, he has also worked at the Barbican, The Tate, as well as holding the important role of Head of Photography at Pride in London. In fact, he has even run his own photography business.</p><p>This guy lives, works and dreams of photography!</p><p>Michael Leckie gets his story for The Story Lens.<br /><br />Michael Leckie<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com" target="_blank">www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/products/EVT00-00554-trekstock-are-you-better-yet" target="_blank">www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/products/EVT00-00554-trekstock-are-you-better-yet</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.trekstock.com" target="_blank">www.trekstock.com</a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thestorylens.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://thestorylens.co.uk/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_real_story_lens/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_real_story_lens/</a><br /></p>no00:39:37Gordon Mills x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Isabelle Doran x The Story Lens]]>It is our greatest pleasure to have Isabelle Doran join us on the TSL Podcast.
Isabelle has worked in the creative sector for over 20 years and is currently the CEO of The Association of Photographers. She is passionate about photography, the creative industries, and the importance of IP & copyright, and focuses on policy & public affairs on behalf of the image industry. She is a brilliant voice in the world of real storytelling and a friend of The Story Lens.

The Association of Photographers

https://www.the-aop.org/

https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/brave-new-world-justice-for-creators-report-29-01-2026.pdf

https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/aop-member-survey-copyright-ai-january-2026.pdf


Haydon Perrior

www.haydonperrior.com

instagram.com/haydonperrior

www.thestorylens.co.uk

instagram.com/the_real_story_lens

]]>3a9c5ad1-402f-4ea7-aa1c-5b04e3870fbfTue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>It is our greatest pleasure to have Isabelle Doran join us on the TSL Podcast.<br />Isabelle has worked in the creative sector for over 20 years and is currently the CEO of The Association of Photographers. She is passionate about photography, the creative industries, and the importance of IP &amp; copyright, and focuses on policy &amp; public affairs on behalf of the image industry. She is a brilliant voice in the world of real storytelling and a friend of The Story Lens.<br /></p><p>The Association of Photographers</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.the-aop.org/" target="_blank">https://www.the-aop.org/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/brave-new-world-justice-for-creators-report-29-01-2026.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/brave-new-world-justice-for-creators-report-29-01-2026.pdf</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/aop-member-survey-copyright-ai-january-2026.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/aop-member-survey-copyright-ai-january-2026.pdf</a></p><p><br />Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.haydonperrior.com" target="_blank">www.haydonperrior.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/haydonperrior" target="_blank">instagram.com/haydonperrior</a><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thestorylens.co.uk" target="_blank">www.thestorylens.co.uk</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/the_real_story_lens" target="_blank">instagram.com/the_real_story_lens</a><br /></p>no00:59:12Isabelle Doran x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Tom Barnes x The Story Lens]]>"From war zones to politics to portraits of those who hate being in front of the camera... Photography has taken me around the world, introduced me to extraordinary people and given me a life full of stories worth telling."

Tom Barnes talks to the TSL Podcast about his early life photographing rock and rollers, how freelancing made him an inch shorter and the art of not saying no!

Tom Barnes

www.tombarnes.com

instagram.com/tombarnesdotcom

Haydon Perrior

www.haydonperrior.com

instagram.com/haydonperrior

www.thestorylens.co.uk

instagram.com/the_real_story_lens

]]>13b58b5f-69cf-4779-9092-87e3bd6367e1Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>"From war zones to politics to portraits of those who hate being in front of the camera... Photography has taken me around the world, introduced me to extraordinary people and given me a life full of stories worth telling."<br /><br />Tom Barnes talks to the TSL Podcast about his early life photographing rock and rollers, how freelancing made him an inch shorter and the art of not saying no!<br /><br />Tom Barnes</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tombarnes.com" target="_blank">www.tombarnes.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/tombarnesdotcom" target="_blank">instagram.com/tombarnesdotcom</a><br /><br />Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.haydonperrior.com" target="_blank"><b>www.haydonperrior.com</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/haydonperrior" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/haydonperrior</b></a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thestorylens.co.uk" target="_blank"><b>www.thestorylens.co.uk</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/the_real_story_lens" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/the_real_story_lens</b></a></p>no01:03:05Tom Barnes x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Guan Hin Tay x The Story Lens]]>Haydon Perrior sits down with Guan Hin Tay, award-winning creative leader, Singaporean visionary, and author of Collide, a fierce advocate for imperfect, human-driven creativity, here to unpack why tension is the true engine of originality.

Guan Hin Tay

www.tayguanhin.com

instagram.com/guan_and_only

Haydon Perrior

www.haydonperrior.com

instagram.com/haydonperrior

www.thestorylens.co.uk

instagram.com/the_real_story_lens

]]>d0aeb5f0-419b-4334-9c6e-0cb6732912c4Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Haydon Perrior sits down with Guan Hin Tay, award-winning creative leader, Singaporean visionary, and author of <i>Collide</i>, a fierce advocate for imperfect, human-driven creativity, here to unpack why tension is the true engine of originality.<br /><br />Guan Hin Tay</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tombarnes.com" target="_blank">www.tayguanhin.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/guan_and_only" target="_blank">instagram.com/guan_and_only</a><br /><br />Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.haydonperrior.com" target="_blank"><b>www.haydonperrior.com</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/haydonperrior" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/haydonperrior</b></a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thestorylens.co.uk" target="_blank"><b>www.thestorylens.co.uk</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/the_real_story_lens" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/the_real_story_lens</b></a></p>no00:36:49Guan Hin Tay x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Jodie Mann x The Story Lens]]>Jodie Mann: a visual alchemist turning Highland myths, fashion dreams, and raw emotion into strikingly human images.

]]>be650d8e-a3d3-41cb-8620-bbda05c04bb8Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:30:00 GMT<p>Jodie Mann: a visual alchemist turning Highland myths, fashion dreams, and raw emotion into strikingly human images.</p>yes00:47:33Jodie Mann x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Toby Mitchell x The Story Lens]]>What happens when you grow up in a bubble, fall into photography by accident, and end up shooting around the world?
We get into it with Toby Mitchell, whose creative path is anything but typical, but entirely human.

Toby Mitchell

www.tobymitchellcreative.com

instagram.com/_tobymitchell

Haydon Perrior

www.haydonperrior.com

instagram.com/haydonperrior

www.thestorylens.co.uk

instagram.com/the_real_story_lens

]]>70d40f8d-07b6-4107-ad09-403965472e34Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:45:00 GMT<p><b>What happens when you grow up in a bubble, fall into photography by accident, and end up shooting around the world?</b><br />We get into it with Toby Mitchell, whose creative path is anything but typical, but entirely human.</p><p></p><p>Toby Mitchell</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tobymitchellcreative.com" target="_blank">www.tobymitchellcreative.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/guan_and_only" target="_blank">instagram.com/_tobymitchell</a><br /><br />Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.haydonperrior.com" target="_blank"><b>www.haydonperrior.com</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/haydonperrior" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/haydonperrior</b></a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thestorylens.co.uk" target="_blank"><b>www.thestorylens.co.uk</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/the_real_story_lens" target="_blank"><b>instagram.com/the_real_story_lens</b></a></p>yes00:35:01Toby Mitchell x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Haydon Perrior x The Story Lens]]>From the Calais refugee camp to commercial success: meet Haydon Perrior, the 27-year-old photographer + director who dodged office jobs and captured the world instead.

Haydon Perrior

www.haydonperrior.com

instagram.com/haydonperrior

Michael Leckie

www.michaelleckie.co.uk

instagram.com/michaelleckie

www.thestorylens.co.uk

instagram.com/the_real_story_lens

]]>189e481e-0bbe-4091-bf72-24510cb3bac8Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>From the Calais refugee camp to commercial success: meet Haydon Perrior, the 27-year-old photographer + director who dodged office jobs and captured the world instead.</p><p></p><p>Haydon Perrior</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.haydonperrior.com" target="_blank">www.haydonperrior.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Instagram.com/haydonperrior" target="_blank">instagram.com/haydonperrior</a></p><p></p><p>Michael Leckie</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.michaelleckie.co.uk" target="_blank">www.michaelleckie.co.uk</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/michaelleckie" target="_blank">instagram.com/michaelleckie</a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thestorylens.co.uk" target="_blank">www.thestorylens.co.uk</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/the_real_story_lens" target="_blank">instagram.com/the_real_story_lens</a></p>yes00:39:59Haydon Perrior x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Haydon Perrior and Michael Leckie x The Story Lens]]>The podcast episode features discussions on real brand storytelling, authenticity, and trust. It introduces new voices, Haydon Perrior and Michael Leckie, explores the importance of trust in storytelling, and delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing safety and risk in creative work.

]]>11b12512-1c8a-43ca-acb5-de022c305f90Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features discussions on real brand storytelling, authenticity, and trust. It introduces new voices, Haydon Perrior and Michael Leckie, explores the importance of trust in storytelling, and delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing safety and risk in creative work.</p>no00:22:31Haydon Perrior and Michael Leckie x The Story Lensfull<![CDATA[Jacqueline Haeberle x The Story Lens Talks ]]>Today we chat to Jacqueline Haeberle - founder and owner of a creative design agency that has a focus on apparel design, innovation, strategy, Grfx


www.multiple-identities.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Jacqueline-Haeberle-x-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3c3bsted4a38d5-d014-4956-b241-4093057b7bbaTue, 09 Dec 2025 08:25:42 GMT<p>Today we chat to Jacqueline Haeberle - founder and owner of a creative design agency that has a focus on apparel design, innovation, strategy, Grfx</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.multiple-identities.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.multiple-identities.com</a></p> no00:21:43Jacqueline Haeberle x The Story Lens Talks full<![CDATA[Svenja Blobel x The Story Lens Talks ]]>Svenja is a fashion and beauty photographer based in Berlin.

Her visual language is a blend of conceptual minimalism and cinematic storytelling.

Svenja is fascinated by linear architecture, juxtaposing organic imagery and this apposition is a foundational element of her unique photography.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Svenja-Blobel-x-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3d75m5fbb7bf30-b233-4e01-ba8f-bcfc1f95ef90Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Svenja is a fashion and beauty photographer based in Berlin. </p><p>Her visual language is a blend of conceptual minimalism and cinematic storytelling. </p><p>Svenja is fascinated by linear architecture, juxtaposing organic imagery and this apposition is a foundational element of her unique photography. </p> no00:08:47Svenja Blobel x The Story Lens Talks full<![CDATA[Teresa De Freitas X The Story Lens Talks ]]>Teresa Freitas is a Portuguese photographer and colourist mixing the genres of street, documentary and fine art.

An active seeker and student of colour, she shares this knowledge through online courses and workshops that engage on how colour can be used in street photography.

She works together with brands such as Porsche, Netflix, Issey Miyake and Pantone.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Teresa-De-Freitas-X-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3da6ff1fa86e4b-d156-4438-86e5-efd31056a17bTue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:00 GMT<p>Teresa Freitas is a Portuguese photographer and colourist mixing the genres of street, documentary and fine art.</p><p>An active seeker and student of colour, she shares this knowledge through online courses and workshops that engage on how colour can be used in street photography.</p><p>She works together with brands such as Porsche, Netflix, Issey Miyake and Pantone.</p><p><br /></p> no00:15:16Teresa De Freitas X The Story Lens Talks full<![CDATA[Sam Robinson x The Story Lens Talks]]>Sam Robinson grew up between two worlds: Catalan fire on one side, English reserve on the other. Somewhere in the middle, he picked up a camera. Not to show off, not to perform, but because, as a shy kid, it was his way of drawing. His way of being in the moment without having to lead it. That instinct never left. Today, his photography isn’t about style or trends: it’s about people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k366a0xuHjc&t=3s

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Sam-Robinson-x-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3avoaa18bad74c-aac3-4a03-b9b5-f41931a77029Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:28 GMT<p>Sam Robinson grew up between two worlds: Catalan fire on one side, English reserve on the other. Somewhere in the middle, he picked up a camera. Not to show off, not to perform, but because, as a shy kid, it was his way of drawing. His way of being in the moment without having to lead it. That instinct never left. Today, his photography isn’t about style or trends: it’s about people.</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k366a0xuHjc&amp;t=3s</p> no00:16:1611Sam Robinson x The Story Lens Talksfull<![CDATA[Giacomo Mantovani x The Story Lens Talks]]>Organising Chaos: Giacomo Mantovani on Film, AI & the Art of What’s Real.

Giacomo is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and photographer known for bold, innovative work across commercial and independent projects.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnyZDJY4A2I

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Giacomo-Mantovani-x-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3behep57c3d180-461e-4230-a167-cfa3fc838e4cTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:07:03 GMT<p>Organising Chaos: Giacomo Mantovani on Film, AI &amp; the Art of What’s Real.</p><p>Giacomo is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and photographer known for bold, innovative work across commercial and independent projects.</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnyZDJY4A2I</p> no00:15:5812Giacomo Mantovani x The Story Lens Talksfull<![CDATA[Meet The Founders - The Story Lens Talks ]]>The Story Lens.

Real Stories. Real Products. Real Life.

Restoring trust in the Age of Synthetic Storytelling.


Time to meet The Founders.

Lucia Domenici

Pete Way

Lars Silberbauer

https://thestorylens.co.uk/



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Meet-The-Founders---The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3bnr5q3eb7ed1a-b8dc-4d73-bdbc-21487bbb3d26Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:44:30 GMT<p>The Story Lens.</p><p>Real Stories. Real Products. Real Life. </p><p>Restoring trust in the Age of Synthetic Storytelling. </p><p><br /></p><p>Time to meet The Founders. </p><p>Lucia Domenici </p><p>Pete Way </p><p>Lars Silberbauer </p><p>https://thestorylens.co.uk/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no00:25:41Meet The Founders - The Story Lens Talks full<![CDATA[Michael Leckie x The Story Lens Talks ]]>Originally from Belfast, Michael has been working as a commercial portrait and lifestyle photographer in the UK for over decade now. Covering celebrity and lifestyle for various brands and publications, his relaxed demeanour has seen Michael become a fixture within the industry. Always up for a challenge Michael believes in a collaborative process while on shoots.


https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanneaustin/episodes/Michael-Leckie-x-The-Story-Lens-Talks-e3ce1f2430d89d8-e220-4a5c-a295-e6118c321d98Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:48:27 GMT<p>Originally from Belfast, Michael has been working as a commercial portrait and lifestyle photographer in the UK for over decade now. Covering celebrity and lifestyle for various brands and publications, his relaxed demeanour has seen Michael become a fixture within the industry. Always up for a challenge Michael believes in a collaborative process while on shoots. </p><p><br /></p><p>https://www.michaelleckie.co.uk/</p> no00:16:40Michael Leckie x The Story Lens Talks full