Combining her love for organising with interior design, Nicola Rodriguez started her own company Essex House Dolly. 

"Getting experience of being on set is key - you can be the most creative stylist in the world, but if you don’t understand how a shoot works and how to behave on set, then you won’t get very far."

"As an artist myself, freedom is one of the ultimate core values I hold to. This involves freedom to express myself within the art that I create, or in the project that I get to be involved in, but with freedom comes responsibility!"

"I think the biggest challenge is the current economic issues. Both businesses and people are struggling right now. This means business is quite quiet at the moment. In terms of overcoming it - watch this space."

"I do not want a future where COP50 or COP80 exists."

"I get to work around the world – thanks to my laptop and wifi. If I want, I could book a flight to Bali and work from a hammock drinking a dragonfruit cocktail. It’s the freedom."

 “Many young people, myself included, feel let down by the failure to include the phasing out of fossil fuels”

“If you don’t have a seat around the table, then you’ll be on the menu”

“It’s time for actions, not for discussion on particular phrasing”

Tanvi Ranjan has moved from India to London to complete her Masters in Fine Art, and is the current artist for Creative Youth’s Creative Talent Programme. 

"Become obsessed, take notes, stick your neck out, make your own opportunities and don’t be afraid or put off by inconvenience or hard work."

An Instaview-style catch-up with Trinity Talent nominee Harry Short.