My name is Dominika. I am a photographer eager to expand my skills and develop my own small digital marketing agency. My Host, Maciej Chmielewski, is the owner of Studio Babka, an agency whose profile aligns perfectly with my business idea. Our collaboration is a strong match: I bring visual content creation and curation, while Maciej offers deep expertise in the analytical and strategic side of digital marketing.
I learned about the EYE programme through a friend who completed it in Fuerteventura. I decided to participate because I wanted hands-on experience in running a creative agency, guidance from an experienced entrepreneur, and the opportunity to transform my creative background into a solid business model.
During my EYE stay, I worked on a wide range of creative and marketing projects, from producing photo and video content (Banzai Originals, Vivobarefoot) to editing reels and planning social media content. I supported brand communication for Slow Nest and Forest Spa Finland, created ad creatives, and contributed to communication strategy and LinkedIn content for PBS Bank. I also handled research and strategic tasks, including Studio Babka’s growth research and participating in the redesign of the agency’s website.
My relationship with my Host, Maciej Chmielewski, was highly collaborative. He provided guidance in digital strategy and project management while giving me autonomy in creative work. Our complementary skills—my visual expertise and his analytical approach—made the cooperation productive and valuable for developing my future agency.
During the exchange, I gained practical experience in running creative and marketing projects, developed stronger skills in digital strategy, content planning, and project management, and learned how to structure processes within a marketing agency. I improved my workflow in photography and video production, deepened my understanding of analytics-driven marketing, and explored new AI tools that increased my efficiency.
A key benefit was building a strong professional relationship with my Host, which opened the door for future collaboration on commercial projects.
My EYE experience gave me the confidence and practical skills to turn my creative work into a real business. Working with Studio Babka showed me how strategy and creativity come together in a modern digital agency.