How do you go from starting out in body piercing to building your own respected studio in Aberdeen? In this weeks episode of Seasonal Discussions, Nathan from Utopia Body Arts shares his full story, from discovering body piercing as a career, to opening his own business, moving to Scotland, and becoming part of Aberdeen’s creative community.

We also dive into:

• Entrepreneurship and taking risks

• The reality of running a studio

• Why Aberdeen still has massive potential

• Thoughts on the future of the city centre

• Life in Scotland and what makes it unique

Check out Utopia Body Arts for yourself:

https://utopiabodyarts.com

https://www.instagram.com/utopiabodyarts/

https://www.facebook.com/utopiabodyarts/

https://www.tiktok.com/@utopiabodyartsaberdeen

In this episode, Chris sits down with Julie and Nicola from KIN, Aberdeen’s newest creative charity, to find out how it all got started. We talk about how the two first met, with Nicola teaching at university and Julie joining as one of her mature students, and how that relationship eventually grew into a shared vision for supporting Aberdeen’s creative community.

We also dive into:

• The inspiration behind KIN

• Creating opportunities for local creatives

• Future events and networking plans

• Building stronger creative connections in Aberdeen

• Giving back to the community through collaboration and support

🔗 Find out more about KIN:

https://kin-abz.org

https://kin-abz.org

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kin-abz/

In this episode, Chris sits down with Katie Watson, Relationship Manager at the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, UK Rising Star award winner, and board member of Aberdeen Young Professionals. Still in her early 20s, Katie has quickly become one of the most recognisable and fast-rising names in the Aberdeen business community. But her journey didn’t happen by accident.

We dive into how she built her career from the ground up, the mindset that helped her stand out early, and what young professionals often get wrong when trying to get ahead. If you’re looking to grow your network, build credibility, and create real opportunities in your 20s, this conversation is packed with practical insight.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Katie accelerated her career early

• The power of networking and relationship-building

• Lessons from winning a UK Rising Star award

• What it takes to stand out as a young professional

• Advice for anyone starting their career

Whether you’re a student, graduate, or young professional, this episode will challenge how you think about success and what’s possible early in your career.