# Creative Besties - Sydney Duarte & Andrea Orr

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/creative-besties-sydney-duarte-andrea-orr/
> Updated: 2019-09-11T12:33:09+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: CLT Creatives, Podcasts | Contributors: Andy Goh

What lights you up? Simple question. It takes a lifetime to answer. And, it's a lot more fun if you have a creative partner to accompany you, lift you up and bring the best out of you. Two Charlotteans who exemplify that are Queen City creatives Sydney Duarte (The Traveling Gypsy) and Andrea Orr. Today. we interview them about their friendship on a "Creative Besties" edition of The Biscuit Podcast.

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**Production Notes from producer, [Andy Goh](https://www.instagram.com/thegohjo/).**

Many people in Charlotte see the creative energy that bounces back and forth from Creative Mornings hosts and Biscuit co-founders Matt Olin and Tim Miner. That kind of chemistry is something that takes a lot of time, work and a little luck to develop, and we believe that is something to be celebrated. That’s why we’re calling this segment of The Biscuit Podcast, “Creative Besties.” On each installment, we’ll profile a pair of creators whose collaborations enhance each person and their work as a whole.

This week, Creative Besties features [**Sydney Duarte**](https://www.instagram.com/traveling_gypsy/) and [**Andrea Orr**](https://www.instagram.com/andreaorr_/). Sydney is the owner of [**Duarte Designs**](https://www.instagram.com/duarte_designs/) and a social ambassador. Andrea is a branding and marketing consultant, and the founder of [**Level Up CLT**](https://www.instagram.com/levelupclt/).

Tim Miner and myself talk to Andrea and Sydney about moving to Charlotte, finding your voice here, and what their hopes are for the next five years.

The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by [**Harvey Cummings**](https://www.instagram.com/harveycummings/).