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Support for creative folks doing things differently

You are good at what you do and you deserve to earn a living from it!

ok, let's go

Building a thriving creative business is beautiful.
It’s also hard, messy, emotional, and often lonely.

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I think being a clothing repair artist is the coolest job and I want to support you in building your own business and 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)

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    Turning your repair/art/care thing into something that actually pays

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    Figuring out how to keep going when you're burnt out, stuck, or ready to bin it all

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    Pricing your work without panic, spreadsheets, or crying (optional)

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    Running your biz in a way that fits you - not some online business coach’s idea of “success”

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    Finding your voice (the one that feels like you, not a bloody brand)

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    Content help and story telling - I know it’s not easy!

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 growing your business. £30/month.

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1:1 Mentorship

I can help you get confident with pricing, get over the cringe of posting online and build a tactile creative business that reflects your values, time and energy.

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Free Resource

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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 ”

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A bit about me, your mentor

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 your business grow authentically.

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