Ever since being awarded the coveted Creative Shield in Year 6 of middle school, Laura Reed was considered the ‘arty’ one in the family, and was lucky enough to have a good arts experience at secondary school too. Next came her art foundation course, which took her creative explorations in a different direction than she had originally envisaged. The ebb and flow of going where life takes you continued, as Laura took a job after uni that led to bigger and brighter things in the world of visual me...
Jan 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 39
This episode's guest, US author Julie Carrick Dalton, made an impulsive purchase a few years ago. Some people panic buy a pair of shoes or the latest electronic gadget, Julie panic bought a forest, complete with bears and moose. Julie started her undergraduate studies as pre-med, but finished majoring in journalism, and went on to have a well-travelled life with a varied journalistic career. Her first attempt at writing a novel resulted in one good chapter, but the rest she describes as 'very te...
Jan 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 38
Leanne’s father took her snorkelling when she was young, and she fell in love with the ocean then. As a teenager that culture became something she pulled away from because of its associations with a traumatic experience, the details of which her brain blocked out to protect her. Even though she was drawn to the ocean, she didn’t go in, and didn’t understand why. Eventually Leanne decided to try surfing just once, while on a break in Mexico. She loved it, but when she got back to her home town of...
Dec 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 37
As a young boy in Bermuda, Adam Roe was fascinated by hurricanes and storm chasing. He choose to study geography at uni, hoping it would be less inside and studying and more outdoors and doing, which to a degree it was. There was also a lot of music in his life at that time, as a member of Southampton’s most organised band – very rock-and-roll – but music ISN’T where Adam’s creativity lies today. Fast forward, and when Adam started crafting with his young daughter, he found her moving on to othe...
Nov 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 36
For this episode I’m speaking with Rabiah Coon, who gave herself a mission to do one particular, quite scary thing before she was 40. It was originally a one-time ambition but, thankfully, Rabiah has continued with her new creative release, even after moving from the US to the UK right before a global pandemic hit. Rabiah enjoyed writing as a child, and took some courses at college, but was scared to consider it as a career choice. Rabiah is a curious person who likes to explore new things, whic...
Nov 14, 2021•39 min•Ep. 35
Lynsey Warren is the owner and creator at Raindrop Crafts, as well as a handmade business coach and virtual craft fair organiser. As a youngster Lynsey loved art class at school, and doing craft activities at home, but she decided not to complete her Art A-Level and settled into a routine of office working. Lynsey continued to dabble with crafting, from cross-stitch to making her own cards, but it was on a visit to a friend's house that she stumbled upon what would become her new creative passio...
Oct 31, 2021•30 min•Ep. 34
Nature photography, music photography, wedding photography, marketing, coaching, this episode's guest was not afraid to try new things and see where they would take her. Doing too much, however, can leave you feeling rudderless, and in Amber Leach's case almost. led to her giving up her creative enterprise all together. This is where a volunteering opportunity came up and changed everything, invigorating Amber's creativity and helping her get back on track with her work/life balance. Find out ho...
Oct 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 33
At uni, studying sociology, Kat Arksey visited poetry reading club nights. She was writing her own poetry, but kept her creations to herself, not feeling confident enough to share her works. Kat has now published a number of poetic writings for children. So what changed and gave her the confidence to allow her work to be seen? CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group YouTube @creativityfoundpodcast Pinterest: @creativit...
Oct 03, 2021•33 min•Ep. 32
Susan Widlake studied Russian and Bulgarian at university. After that she turned to accountancy, even though she ‘didn’t really like maths that much’. She travelled a lot for her work in the finance and pharmaceutical industries, but at the weekends she would enjoy sewing projects, and even had a little travelling craft box to dip into on train journeys. Susan is settled in the UK now, and has opened her own millinery studio, creating hat designs inspired by her travels, with names to match. Cre...
Sep 19, 2021•34 min•Ep. 31
What happens when everything you know comes to an end? As a member of two successful girl bands, Eve Horne came crashing back to normality when it all ended, and she had to figure out afresh who she was. In this episode Eve talks about losing her identity and struggling with depression – without knowing what that was – and how she hopes she can help girls and women who find themselves in a similar position now. CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpo...
Sep 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 30
I am taking a break from releasing new episodes for the summer, BUT, I couldn't leave you with absolutely no Creativity Found positivity, so here is a cheeky little bonus episode, introducing you to some of the previous episodes that you might have missed. CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group YouTube @creativityfoundpodcast Pinterest: @creativityfound Twitter: @creativityfoun Researched, edited and produced by Cl...
Aug 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 29
For this episode it's me. JUST me! I’ve got some book and podcast recommendations for your creative enjoyment, and a shout out to some of you lovely listeners who have made yourselves known to me. Links to the books and podcasts mentioned The Art of Creativity by Susie Pearl Conscious Creativity by Philippa Stanton Conscious Creativity: The Workbook by Philippa Stanton The Second Chapter podcast More Than Work podcast CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativity...
Jul 18, 2021•13 min•Ep. 28
When you leave university with a creative degree, what do you do next? Trying to forge a career in creative arts can involve working for free and hopping from placement to placement. Then as you start earning money and gain more responsibility your role becomes more about managing and coordinating than actually creating. In this bonus episode I’m talking with Lauren Deakin, who has found her place in the creative marketplace now, but only after a good deal of exploration. CreativityFound.co.uk I...
Jul 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 27
For this episode I’m speaking with Jonathan Self, who has travelled widely and seen what he describes as the best and worst of humanity. We’ll find out how being in New York on 9/11 helped him find purpose and encouraged his interest in photography, and how a walk in Devon sparked the idea for the first online photography and wellbeing course for children, Cultivating Wonder. CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group You...
Jul 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 26
Lou Hamilton was living an idyllic and artistic life in Scotland when she witnessed the Lockerbie air disaster. Years later she realized that the trauma of that event was still within her, and she started to address that. Lou trained as a coach to help herself and others feel courage and confidence. Age 50, Lou was compelled to start drawing again, which led to her publishing two books (so far) and picking up a paintbrush too. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your apprec...
Jun 24, 2021•45 min•Ep. 25
Studying at Guildhall School of Music and Drama is challenging and invigorating, rigorous and demanding, and the standard of tuition is world class. This episode’s guest studied there as a mature student, and is grateful for the experience, which burnt through her savings and tested her energy. Find out how Maxyne Ryan ticked that one off her bucket list, and what she did after that too. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast ...
Jun 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 24
Looking for ways to explore your own creativity? Cass Sabo of Oxford Weaving Studio (see S1 Ep3) teaches weaving workshops for all ages. And she's also designed her own Oxford Frame Loom. Find out more, and check out a special discount from Cass at the end of the episode. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app . CreativityFound.co.u...
Jun 06, 2021•10 min•Ep. 23
Colour energy and art workshops for the blind and partially sighted Furrah Syed’s art is ALL about interaction. She creates heavily textured abstract art using acrylic and metallic paints, and even encourages ‘viewers’ to TOUCH her art. This extra sensory element has inspired her to develop art workshops for the blind and partially sighted, making her art and her art practice truly inclusive. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the pod...
May 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 22
Mark Deeks wants to shatter the myth that in order to play the piano you need to have started as a child, learnt scales and arpeggios and classical standards, and practised daily. He wants you to play piano for you, for your own enjoyment. He's even given podcast listeners a special discount for his Piano Startup Academy, which you'll find at the end of the episode. In this bonus podcast episode Mark talks about his experiences in the world of music, and how he can help you learn to play the pia...
May 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 21
Louise Luton was a teacher for 20 years, but after realizing she was in burnout she took the difficult decision to leave the profession and embark on a new life with oil paints. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app . CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found gro...
May 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 20
Jon Bond has trained in theatre studies and media arts, but during the lockdowns of Covid 19 has developed his own creative explorations through experimenting with photographic software. Doing so has kept him creatively active and helped him keep his mental health in check. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app . CreativityFound.co...
May 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 19
After not being accepted onto the university course she wanted to join, Jane Beinart lost her confidence in her art. Fast forward ten years and Jane made a return to art for herself, but also for others, since she helps grown-ups discover or re-discover ways to express themselves through art. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app ....
May 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 18
Cecilia Poullain has had a successful career in law and finance. When she started seeing a Gestalt therapist, she discovered a source of creativity that she has continued to explore, from writing short pieces in French, to writing (and performing) a one-woman show and now working on a novel. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app . ...
Apr 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 17
Before the multiverse: from Marvel UK to the brink of disaster. Andrew Wildman loved drawing as a child, and even while studying for a degree in graphic design all he really wanted to do was draw comics. It wasn't an industry that was easy to get into, so while working as a designer he spent his spare time putting together his portfolio of comic strip art and looking for a way in. His perseverance paid off and he worked on Transformers, Spider-Man and X-Men comic books, before the industry crash...
Apr 11, 2021•53 min•Ep. 16
This episode is ALL about Peter's experiences on The Great PotteryThrow Down . CreativityFound.co.uk Woburn Sands Clay at creativityfound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group YouTube @creativityfoundpodcast Pinterest: @creativityfound Twitter: @creativityfoun Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Music: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day Trips Artworks: Em...
Apr 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 15
Peter White had a successful and busy engineering business, perhaps too busy. After falling ill he decided to make a big change in his life, taking himself away from the business and considering what to do next. Since then he has studied for a BA then an MA in ceramics, trained and worked as an art and design teacher, started his own pottery studio and become a much-loved and very successful contestant on Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down . In this episode he chats with me about all aspec...
Mar 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 14
Tara L Lacey loved drama activities at schools in Oxford and Trinidad, but put the performing arts to the side partway through her university career as she concentrated on becoming a lawyer. Thankfully she took a brave step later in life and returned to the theatre, and is now an actor, director, producer and an educator. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for...
Mar 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 13
Adriana is a healthcare worker who finds her escape and creativity through urbex photography. When her son became more independent as he grew older, and after a bad day at work, Adriana bought a camera and hit the road. She explores abandoned buildings and takes atmospheric photos of places most people will never see. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for exa...
Mar 07, 2021•29 min•Ep. 12
Debrah Martin took up writing by joining a course to help her through a very tough time in her life. She is now an award-winning author, and a mentor and teacher for others who want to explore creative writing. If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app . CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoun...
Feb 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 11
Lesley Wildman loved her art foundation year, but was disappointed not to get into art college. It wasn’t until she decided to train to be a teacher that pursuing her artistic ambitions became a possibility once again. As a mature student aty the Royal College of Art, Lesley worked with glass rods in an attempt to push the boundaries of this material. But Lesley has never liked to be pigeon-holed, and has worked in two-dimensions and three, as well as at a veterinary surgery and for a company th...
Feb 07, 2021•42 min•Ep. 10
