About Candid Studios
Candid Studios is a UK-based creative agency known for producing emotionally resonant, visually stunning content across film, design and brand storytelling. Founded by a team of women creatives, Candid has worked with purpose-led brands including The Body Shop, Oddbox and Age UK.
The challenge
As founders wearing many hats, the team faced a familiar challenge: too many options, too little clarity. The business was growing, but not in a focused or scalable way. Workflow felt chaotic, sales cycles were inconsistent, and imposter syndrome made it hard to trust their instincts.
How Polly helped
Working alongside collaborator Lorna, Polly brought strategy, structure and a deep sense of calm to the chaos combining high-level business planning with grounded, day-to-day operational improvements.
- Clear workflow structures that made projects easier to manage and scale
- Targeted business advice focused on profitability, prioritisation and positioning
- Supportive feedback loops that built confidence instead of adding pressure
- Emotional validation that made space for the real, messy human side of being a founder
“Polly and Lorna swooped in with strategy, structure, and sanity.”
The results
- Healthier pipeline and new conversions
- Streamlined internal processes
- Renewed clarity on what matters most
- Improved team confidence and creative headspace
“Would 100% recommend you both your combo of big-picture thinking and practical, actionable advice is such a rare (and magical) mix.”