AWARDS

AWARDS

Accelerators and Funding

  • Selected as one of 26 businesses out of over 200 applicants, Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. was chosen for the Black Business Incubator for its pioneering offering in DEI audience development and production. Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. benefits from not only this elite roster of businesses but tailored 1-1 mentorship from Colin Blumenau and production partnerships with Somerset House companies such as the Production Exchange. Developed in partnership with Mentor Black Business and sponsored by Morgan Stanley, the Black Business Incubator at Somerset House aims to help early-stage Black entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and allow their creative enterprises to thrive.

    The hybrid (in-person and virtual) programme provides participants with monthly expert-led masterclasses, mentorship from industry specialists, free access to a co-working space, as well as a variety of community events.

    This twelve-month programme provides a combination of co-working and project space as part of Somerset House’s extensive creative community. BBI Members will also benefit from mentorship and interactive masterclasses led by leading professionals in the creative industries.

    The programme builds on the success of Mentor Black Business, combined with Somerset House's creative ecosystem and networks. The Black Business Incubator is part of Somerset House's wider Anti-Racism Pledge.

  • Black and Good have chosen Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. to be one of a limited cohort for their Build, Hustle, Grow program. Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. won first place and a grant for the founder pitch event. Exclusively for black female entrepreneurs in London and Glasgow, Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. represents black female entrepreneurs in the London area. The program focused on growth and scaling the business.

  • Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. has been chosen to be one of ten businesses taking part in the rigorous Young Entrepreneurs Accelerator hosted by Economy of Hours (ECHO). Created for entrepreneurs under 30, this twelve-week program will offer mentorship, pitching opportunities and avenues for expansion.

Media Coverage

You Made It Podcast

Founder Lydia-Renee Darling is interviewed by Kristy of Pink Pony Creative on the You Made It Podcast to talk about building creative visibility, balancing artistry with running a business and of course… a mutual love of pink.

Dear Creative Mind Podcast

Need some creative soup for the soul? OMG Founder Lydia-Renee Darling sits down with host Pascale to talk all things sustainable business building as an entrepreneur.

Lydia sits down with designer and host, Isabel Feuerstein, to talk all things authentic networking and relationship building as a creative professional.

Freelance Gems Podcast