Seashore Studio

Web performance consultant. Interviews with creatives, startups, influencers & YouTubers. Run by @mcflieshaw.

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It was great to get out and do something other than development for the day, so I'd ❤️ to know what you do to relax and break up the day job? So what do you do?

#photography #motorbikes #hobbies

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Yesterday I took some time to myself and to indulge in some photography. I love cars and bikes and decided to go into some dealerships and snap away!

Got to say the people in @UKTriumph were great.

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This was my fave of the day. Loved the engineering and the lines (I'm sorry I'm not a bike person yet so no idea what this actually is!). The gold components really popped and I loved this shot.

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I'm now in a place where I can take my foot off the gas when I need to which is a luxury to have.

What advice would you tell a younger version of yourself?

(Also, I still need to work on liking myself in photos!)

#hwpo #vacation #adviceoftheday

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This is me in NYC back in 2007. It's a very rare pic as I'm missing any facial hair of any kind. I hate the way I look in this photo, despite it being a decent one!

Back then I was working for an agency, I didn't own my own house and I worked a lot! I 💯 needed that holiday.

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If you're willing to put the time and effort in, then you can achieve those goals. Whether it's at work, in the gym, in a new hobby or sport then there's no substitute for getting stuck in.

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@ParissAthena The Art of Racing in the rain. I watched it on a plane and blubbed out loud numerous times in that film

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It's probably a midlife crisis but with the launch of awesome electric bikes (including the Harley Livewire which is the dream) I figured I'd have a go!

What's something new that you're learning this year?

#midlifecrisis #webdevelopment #harleydavidson

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In a couple of weeks I'm going to be doing my motorbike CBT.

I've always placed an emphasis on learning something new every year because in web development we're always learning so I don't want my personal life to become boring and monotonous either.

[Seashore Studio @StudioSeashore]

Over the years I've learned to 🏂 snowboard, 🎸play bass guitar, play guitar, 📽video editing, 🥊 MMA, 🏋️‍♀️ CrossFit, 🚴‍♀️ learned to ride a bicycle etc so I like to try new skills and activities.

So why a motorbike and why now?

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@hankchizljaw @simonleggsays Underrated

[Seashore Studio @StudioSeashore]

"He's thorough and thoughtful – and a thoroughly nice guy."

I love this quote from a client. My strengths lie in my attention to detail, good communication and ability to ask the right questions. So the above quote sums that up perfectly.

❓How would your clients describe you?

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@enitialise @FrontEndSheff Wasn't necessarily the takeaway I was expecting people to have 🤣

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@katie_fenn It’s been two years but you’re still awesome

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@amyvbenson @katie_fenn @chicgeek @devolute There’s at least one

[Seashore Studio @StudioSeashore]

I'm doing a talk on Thursday at a local meetup for Front End developers. It'll be my first one since the pandemic and my first one since starting my business. AND IT'S SOLD OUT. No pressure then! 😲

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I'm sharing the story of setting up my business and my tips for creatives going freelance.

If you were to add a tip to my talk, what would it be? What's a really important piece of advice to prospective freelancers?

#frontend #freelancing #meetup

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It's amazing how much things have changed in that time. I even have a dog now (though for those attending, she won't be unfortunately).

I'm grateful to @amyvbenson, @katie_fenn, @chicgeek and @devolute for giving me the opportunity to speak.