Welcome to The Wilderness of Creativity Christmas Series with special guest, curator and producer, Elizabeth Lambert (@bethlwork) See website 'About' page for more information. Elizabeth Lambert is a freelance artist, curator and producer with over ten years of experience working within cultural institutions. She has curated exhibitions and artwork with comprehensive research and development periods and which focus on investigating methods of exhibition practice and uncovering stories. As co-fou...
Dec 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to this month's episode with Founder and Director of We Teach Drama, Lucy Bellingham (@weteachdrama) Lucy Bellingham is a teacher and freelance drama consultant, based in Warwickshire. Since studying Drama at Manchester University and pursuing a PGCE in Secondary Drama, she has worked within the field of drama education for over twenty years, from the rural midlands to inner city London academies. She founded We Teach Drama in 2021 and now creates resources & CPD for drama teachers i...
Nov 24, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to this month's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity. Jo Ferrone is the founder of "How DOES she do it?!"—a transformative platform designed for female business owners. Jo offers soul-centred business consultancy, as well as hosts an inspirational podcast that champions authenticity. Guided by her empowering philosophy of Support | Encourage | Inspire, Jo embodies these values in her own passion projects. Recently, Jo has taken a courageous leap by sharing her poetry on her Instagram ...
Nov 24, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to October's bonus episode! Amy’s journey into laughter yoga began in 2012, shortly after she moved to the UK, where she had no extended family or friends. Struggling with intense loneliness, she fell into depression and found herself forgetting how to smile, let alone laugh. Remembering a laughter yoga workshop she attended in 2010, she decided to search for similar courses in the UK. This led her to a two-day laughter yoga course in London, where she became a certified laughter yoga le...
Oct 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
*Content advisory - this episode contains references to breast cancer and surgery. Ruby Tulip is known for her playful charm and captivating stage presence, blending classic glamour with a modern twist. With her striking red curls and sparkling smile, Ruby embodies the essence of old Hollywood glamour while infusing contemporary themes that resonate with today's crowds, and has enjoyed many years honing her craft. Her performances are a celebration of body positivity and self-expression, offerin...
Oct 24, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
*Content advisory* - some detailed descriptions of perimenopausal symptoms and reference to suicide. Welcome to this month's episode with MenoPAUSE Artist and author, Andrea Clare (@andreaclareart). Andrea Clare is a commissioned artist and a qualified further education teacher with over 20 years of experience in corporate training. As a post-menopausal woman and a devoted mother of three, she offers invaluable personal insights into the challenges of menopause and neurodivergence. Andrea’s pass...
Oct 14, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to a special episode of The Wilderness of Creativity podcast recorded on International Podcast Day alongside an incredible line up of guests including Laura Mai Edwards (@rootbeginnings) Nesha Misty (@Nesha_canvascreations), Jennie Moses (Languages for all), Jo Ferrone (@soulvoicebyjoferrone) and Natalie Smithson (nataliesmithson). Key discussion points: Setting goals and letting go of expectations Navigating the big (and not so big) life changes The necessity of creativity for life Harn...
Oct 07, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with podcast host, author and founder of the Women in Podcasting awards, Jennifer Henczel. (@jennifer.henczel) Jennifer Henczel is a Podcaster, Author, and Founder of the Women in Podcasting Network and Inspiring Innovators Club. Jennifer’s mission is to lift women’s voices and stories globally. Jennifer Henczel is known for her ability to build thriving, supportive and collaborative communities, and she teaches others how to do the same. She loves creating opportunities for ...
Sep 30, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
BONUS EPISODE Welcome to this month's bonus episode with holistic wellbeing coach and founder of Root Beginnings, Laura Mai Edwards (@rootbeginnings). Laura-Mai Edwards found herself anchoring her identity solely to her job, rather than to the core of who she truly was. This disconnection hindered her ability to recognise her own authentic capabilities and motivations, ultimately leading to a series of mental health challenges that significantly impacted her life. Laura-Mai founded Root Beginnin...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to this month's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with Business Growth Guide, Kay Sibson (@consultingkay). Kay Sibson is a dynamic Business Growth guide with a passion for empowering professionals to achieve sustainable success. With a rich background in technical theatre and event planning, Kay uniquely combines her artistic flair with strategic acumen, providing tailored solutions that resonate deeply with her clients' core values and vision. Kay takes an intuitive approach to co...
Sep 24, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
BONUS EPISODE Well, here we are; the summer holidays has finally come to an end, and what a whirlwind it has been! This bonus episode is co-hosted with fellow first time podcaster, Nadine Pittam. Nadine (@thiswontfixyou) is a BACP Accredited therapist who shares in the immense relief and joy of her clients as they navigate through their darkest moments and begin to uncover a newfound sense of peace. Life can be difficult, and we all encounter our share of challenges, but having someone completel...
Aug 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity with special guest and artist, Nesha Mistry, (@nesha_canvascreations). By day, Nesha thrives as a recruitment executive, but her true passion lies in the world of art—a lifelong journey that has profoundly shaped her life. Through her vibrant paintings and intricate crafts—ranging from bookmarks and coasters to candle holders and trinket trays—Nesha channels her emotions, using creativity as a form of meditation. She believes in the tr...
Aug 19, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity podcast with artist, Anthony Nicolaou (@afnicolaou54). Anthony is a dedicated educator and artist with a foundation background in the arts, having started his journey at Chelsea before advancing to the BA Fine Art course at Hornsey School of Art (Middlesex University). After a fulfilling career in education that spanned over 35 years, he has now shifted his focus entirely to creating art. Specialising in oil and watercolour paintings, ...
Aug 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity with special guest, educator and founder of Languages for All, Jennie Moses (@jenniemoses), Can I use the one I filled in before?! Key discussion points: How to align your work with your personal values to find a career that brings you fulfilment and purpose. The importance of creativity in business growth, and how to cultivate it in your own work. The personal and professional benefits of learning multiple languages How to deliver bes...
Aug 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity. Jody is a Reiki Teacher & Women’s Circle facilitator. She’s also a Writer, Author and Mum to two teenage boys. After 17 years of working for the same company in a heavily male-dominated industry, Jody faced a shocking redundancy. Realising she’d spent years conforming, people pleasing and dimming her light, she knew this was the universal break she needed. It was time to re-claim her identity, self-worth, purpose and joy. She now ...
Jul 24, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity - a platform for creatives to share their stories of survival. Earlier this month, I had the honour of talking to Natalie Smithson; a copywriter, creative and tech enthusiast, who is developing an immersive exhibition experience for anyone who needs to know: better days will come. As we delve into Natalie's remarkable expedition (hee hee!) through the wilderness, we gain a profound understanding of her artistic intentions and approach;...
Jul 15, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
*Contains some strong language Welcome to the second episode in the Summer Series of The Wilderness of Creativity, with visionary empowerment photographer, Tigz Rice (@tigzrice.branding). Tigz Rice is an empowerment photographer, who helps others re-connect with their bodies & feel empowered, confident & unapologetically present in both their personal & professional adventures. Combining editorial photography with her signature style of retouching, Tigz's photography supports her cli...
Jul 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to first episode in the Summer Series, with Liverpool-based artist and educator, David Washington (@davidwashington.art) Key discussion points: The opportunities and challenges of working in education as a Creative The messy-ness of parenting and the joy of being creative as a family The therapeutic power of artistic expression as a means of navigating grief Thank you for listening! Stay wild x Copyright 2025 Lucy Colgan David Washington (@davidwashington.art) • Instagram photos and vide...
Jul 01, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Meet dance artist, activist, and the Artistic Director of Doodle Dance, Jo Cone. In this episode, Jo reflects on her remarkable 25 year career working within the dance industry, the process of writing her book 'Making a Move' in collaboration with dance specialists Louise Jaggard (@louisejaggard) and Claire Pring (@cpringdance), and her current inquiries through Doodle Dance and the Primary School Dance Network. The Primary School Dance Network is a group for anyone teaching dance to children of...
Jun 24, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to this month's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity. Over the last 20 years, Stacey Moon-Tracy (@staceymoontracy) has worked in a variety of educational and community settings as a freelance drama workshop leader, university lecturer, playwright and director. She is currently in the final stages of completing her PhD at Coventry University, where she has focused on using playwriting as Arts Based Practice to explore the COVID-19 experiences and ethical dilemmas of ICU Nurses. Her lat...
May 24, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join first time podcast host, Lucy Colgan as she tentatively wanders through The Wilderness of Creativity! Discover what the wilderness is, why she has decided to venture into the unknown and consider what taking the road less travelled really means. Lucy's career spans almost two decades and has seen her excel as a versatile freelance artist, project manager, and director within the dynamic world of the creative industry. Armed with a PGCE in Drama and Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma...
Apr 24, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
How can we cultivate creativity and protect our time, energy and space more effectively in a world that's full of noise and distractions? Can creativity be used as a tool to navigate the highs and lows of life and help us to show up more authentically within our work, personal projects and relationships? Welcome to The Wilderness of Creativity - a platform for creatives and aspiring entrepreneurs to share their stories of survival. Tune in every month to discover how my guests pursue their creat...
Apr 19, 2024•1 min
