Chloé Templeman at London Packaging Week

Talent doesn’t expire. Access does.

Getting talent through the agency door is only the first step. Backing them for the long haul is where the real work begins.

At London Packaging Week, our ECD Chloé Templeman joined Shola Ladeji for his podcast session, Shelf Life. Having first connected during Shola’s placement at Pearlfisher through D&AD Shift, their conversation cut straight to a crucial reality: entry points mean nothing without the sustained support that allows different perspectives to stay, build confidence, and thrive.

That conviction is the driving force behind Shola’s new initiative, Beyond Institute. It’s a creative development programme that takes talented but exhausted underrepresented creatives through an immersive residency, replenishing their craft and confidence so they return ready to win.

Shola is currently talking to brands and design agencies to get the programme moving. If you want to support or get involved, reach out to him directly.