Confidence isn’t a mindset — it’s evidence you belong in the room you want to be in.

In this episode of She’s Lost Control, we sit down with Sibusisiwe Thelma Khupe — director, creative strategist, and former founder of her own production company — to unpack how she built a fearless career in music, advertising, and brand storytelling.

By 25, Sibu had directed MTV-recognized music videos, worked with major labels and agencies, and collaborated with artists like Lewis Capaldi, Bree Runway, and Tom Jones, all while leading culture-defining campaigns and championing diversity and inclusion.

We chat:
⚡ How to build unshakable confidence through evidence and audacity
⚡ The power of creating your own work before getting permission
⚡ Strategies to navigate rejection and position yourself as a top creative
⚡ Insights on storytelling, brand campaigns, and creative strategy
⚡ Practical advice on negotiation, client management, and self-advocacy

This episode is a blueprint for young creatives, freelancers, and aspiring agency leaders looking to turn ambition into action, prove their value, and step boldly into rooms they deserve to be in.

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In this episode of She’s Lost Control, Camila sits down with Zerrin Oteng — Senior Creative Producer and Marketeer — to break down how to build a long-term career in creative production and marketing.

With over 12 years of experience across media, music, entertainment, fashion, and tech, Zerrin has delivered global campaigns for HBO, Warner Bros, Universal Music, and LADBible, creating high-impact work across video, photography, live events, and social-first marketing strategies.

We talk about how to use culture and community to drive brand relevance, the difference between creative strategy and execution, and why side hustles and personal projects are essential. Zerrin also shares insights from founding her creative ventures — WANDER, her creative collective, and AfroSamba, a culture-led events platform celebrating music, community, and creativity.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Building a long-term career in creative production and marketing
• Using culture and community to shape meaningful brand work
• Why side hustles and personal projects matter
• Creative strategy vs execution in global campaigns
• Navigating careers across media, music, and entertainment
• Staying culturally relevant in fast-moving creative industries

If you work in — or aspire to break into — creative production, marketing, media, music, or brand storytelling, this episode offers practical insight, inspiration, and clarity for building a career that lasts.

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On this episode of She’s Lost Control, award-winning entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Chloë Downes shares how she built her multi-award-winning agency SHFT into a seven-figure business before pivoting into life and business coaching. Chloë opens up about navigating career crossroads, finding her purpose, and the mindset shifts that fuel success in the creative industries.

Chloë breaks down:
✨ How to pivot your career while staying true to your purpose
✨ Lessons from leadership, inclusivity, and advocacy in the creator economy
✨ Personal branding, financial wisdom, and building multiple income streams
✨ Transitioning from agency founder to mindset and business coach

Whether you’re a creative professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, Chloë’s story offers insight, inspiration, and practical advice for turning career chaos into clarity.

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