Support for creative folks doing things differently
Honest conversations, real direction, and support that meets you where you are.
Livelihood first.
Business second.
The industry will tell you it should be the other way around… but every time I’ve tried that, it’s led me straight into burnout and self-doubt.
Choosing livelihood has never steered me wrong.
I think being a clothing repair artist is the coolest job and I want to support you in building your own livelihood that you think is cool too.
I offer mentorship for people doing slow, meaningful work - especially in repair, making, care, and clothing. If you’re trying to build something that fits you - not just a business plan - I’m here for that.
It’s not a blueprint.
It’s not “just push through.”
And it’s definitely not about scaling for the sake of it.
My mentorship is part business coaching, part mindset support, part real-talk with someone who gets it.
We talk about the practical stuff — pricing, offers, time, energy — and the deeper stuff: burnout, creative blocks, how to keep going when capitalism keeps whispering “more.”
Things we can work on…
(aka: stuff that’s probably been rattling around in your brain for a while)
How we can work together
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The Repair Artist’s Way
A space to do things differently and in community. This is your invitation into a slower, saner, more supported way of doing and being.
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1:1 Mentorship
It’s where your creative chaos turns into direction you can actually work with.
Free resource
Free resource
A.Leavy
“I cannot express enough how transformative my experience with Gay has been. From our very first session, it was clear that Gay brought a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. What truly sets Gay apart is her holistic approach, seamlessly integrating business coaching with life coaching to address all facets of personal and professional growth”
M.Askari
“Since working with gay I have been able to utilise the information I have learnt from her and put into practice which has had a really positive effect on my business and my motivation ”
Hi, I’m Gay.
I’m Gay, the founder of Lived-In, and I’m here to support tactile creative business owners in creating a lasting, meaningful impact.
With over 20 years working in the clothing industry and running my own creative business I’ve ran my own clothing brand, nurtured vintage shops, run a thriving sewing studio, and partnered with global names - I’ve gathered practical skills and insights that can help you build a livelihood that feels good to do.