Business Strategist & Mentor for Creative Founders


Meg Carnie (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist and mentor supporting creative founders, freelancers, artists and small businesses to build sustainable careers and businesses.

Based in Brighton, Meg specialises in working with people in the creative industries who are starting out, developing their ideas or reaching an important stage of growth. From launching a new business or project to refining marketing, strategy and day-to-day operations, she offers practical, tailored support designed around where each client is now and where they want to go next.

Meg founded her first company in 2019 and has worked with SMEs and creative professionals ever since. She also has extensive experience within the music industry, supporting emerging artists to build sustainable careers. In 2024, she was named Entrepreneur of the Year by AIM, recognising her work within the independent music sector.

Business strategy and mentoring for creative founders

Meg can support with:

  • Business and growth strategy

  • Launching and developing new ideas

  • Marketing and positioning

  • Business operations and planning

  • Creative career development

  • One-to-one mentoring and accountability

She is passionate about championing independent businesses and helping ambitious, purpose-led people turn their ideas into something sustainable, without losing sight of what makes their work unique.

The best place to explore Meg’s work is through her website or Instagram. Anyone interested in working with her can also book a free 15-minute introductory call through her website to discuss what support they need and whether working together is the right fit.

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