Nicola Lillie, contestant on All That Glitters BBC 2 (podcast episode)
On the podcast this week I am joined by Nicola Lillie from Nicola Lillie Designs. She is a contestant on the BBC2 jewellery competition All That Glitters and her jewellery business has a very distinct signature style. We are going to discuss her business, her jewellery making journey and her experience on the show.
Ep049. Nicola Lillie, contestant on All That Glitters BBC 2 (podcast episode)
With Nicola Lillie
On the podcast this week I am joined by Nicola Lillie from Nicola Lillie Designs. She is a contestant on the BBC2 jewellery competition All That Glitters and her jewellery business has a very distinct signature style. We are going to discuss her business, her jewellery making journey and her experience on the show.
EPISODE RECAP
Welcome to the show, Nicola. You’re joining from your studio, it’s great! (1:54)
Tell us about you, your background and how you got into jewellery making (3:47)
Did you start a jewellery business right away or what was your journey? (6:49)
How do manage having a little one, running a business, having a job and doing the show? (9:29)
Tell us about the show - what made you apply? What was the application process like? (13:18)
It seemed like there was a camaraderie between you and the others on the show. Was that a nice part of the show? (17:46)
What were some of your favourite pieces you made on the show? (19:22)
What didn’t we see? (22:56)
What was it like working with the judges? (24:44)
What’s it like watching the show now? (28:22)
What is next for you? (30:33)
ABOUT NICOLA
Nicola Lillie crafts contemporary jewellery and wearable sculpture; inspired by space, form and architecture.
Scribble necklace - copyright Nicola Lillie, photo by Jedd Griffin
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