Self-employed Artists Supports

I offer personalized guidance for self-employed professionals and international artists pursuing careers in the UK. Whether you're navigating finances or career transitions, I'm here to help. Explore my services below and build your full-filled creative journey.

About me

I'm Riko Nakazono, a London-based Japanese actor & dancer, financial enthusiast specializing in the theatre, TV, and film industries. As a self-employed artist, I understand the unique challenges of managing finances, sustaining a creative career, and navigating international work opportunities. My goal is to share practical insights and strategies that empower artists and creatives to take control of their careers and financial well-being. With years of experience working across different countries and industries, I offer tailored support to help you thrive in your artistic journey.

1:1 Online Sessions

In these personalized sessions, I provide guidance tailored to your needs. We can explore topics such as understanding taxes, budgeting, and financial planning as a freelancer. I’m also happy to share my tips for career development, including navigating contracts and negotiations, and visa application for YMS, Global Talent Visa and ILR. If you're looking for individualized support to build a sustainable and fulfilling self-employed career, these sessions are for you.

Group Workshops

My group workshops focus on essential topics for freelance artists and creatives. We cover financial planning and tax essentials, along with career strategies to help self-employed professionals thrive! These sessions also provide opportunities for Q&A and networking with fellow industry professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

We’re excited to launch a new half-day workshop on Personal Financial Management. Join us on Sunday, 3 August 2025, from 3–7pm. The workshop will take place online.

海外留学・ビザ・キャリア相談

イギリスでアーティストとして活動を考えている方のための相談窓口です。

21歳でミュージカルを学ぶためNYCへ渡米。AMDA卒業後はクルーズ船ダンサーとして世界中を周り、2019年にロンドンに拠点を移す。現在は、女優、ダンサーとして舞台、テレビ、映画と幅広く活動中。

よくご相談いただく英国ビザについてや、海外留学、進路、キャリア相談など、また英語の発音特訓のお手伝いさせていただきます。

Disclaimer: I provide general guidance, not financial advice. I'm just a passionate, unqualified individual sharing my opinions. If you're unsure about anything, consult a qualified professional for up-to-date advice on financial and tax matters before making any decisions. All investments have risk and can decrease in value.

Testimonials

  • Riko is a warm and generous source of energy. Her dedication and diligence have helped her build a fulfilling career as a self-employed artist. I find her words both encouraging and approachable, and she has a unique way of making finance feel far less intimidating. I am grateful to be working alongside her to support fellow artists. As a collaborator, she is truly inspiring, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with her!

    Joy - Filmmaker and the founder of The Sol Flow Collective

  • Taxation is usually the dullest part of running a business—at least for me. But Riko? RIKO makes it different. She’s genuinely passionate about taxes and has developed her own system—her own way of making sense of it all. More importantly, she helped me gain clarity in managing my future finances. Honestly, money stuff even started to feel… FUN after hearing her share. Oh and I got all these insights just from her class “How to Become a Fulfilled Self-Employed Artist in London.” That wasn’t even the main finance part, and I already left feeling so inspired just from listening to her. Now I’m looking forward for her class that focuses on finance!

    Sun - Videographer

  • Riko shared honest and personal information. Many artists are hesitant to open up about their own experiences, so her workshop stood out as a rare and genuine space.

    Filmmaker - A Workshop Participant

  • I found the Global Talent Visa information especially valuable, and the financial guidance for self-employed artists was incredibly helpful too.

    Actor - A Workshop Participant

  • Riko is a fantastic and invested (no pun intended) teacher, easily communicating her enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of how handling your finances well as a freelancer could help shape both your future but also your peace of mind in the present. Complete with quizzes, questionnaires, spreadsheets and practical steps, this was a fantastic money management re-set and learning opportunity in just a few hours! I am off to sort out my pension pots. Thank you!

    Victoria - Theatre director and writer

  • A really helpful and informative workshop that benefits creatives and the general public alike, I would highly recommend!

    Divine - Talent Agency Assistant

  • Riko and Joy's financial workshop helps demystify a lot of the financial anxiety about saving & investing that many creatives and artists have.

    Photographer - a workshop participant

  • If personal finance seems daunting, this workshop strikes the perfect balance between motivating and scaring you into action...!

    Anonymous - a workshop participant

  • Massive thank you to Riko & the team, I left the seminar feeling empowered, motivated and equipped with the tools and information to begin working towards achieving my short/medium/ long term financial goals. Having a wonderful seminar host who is experienced within the creative industries really helped to make the information relevent to me and my creative practice. Thank you!

    Rob Penny - Actor and Physical Performer

Contact us.

To book an appointment or inquire about 1:1 sessions or workshops, please feel free to get in touch using the form below. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.