Creativity Found Podcast
In the Creativity Found podcast Claire Waite BrownĀ chats with people who have found or re-found their creativity in adulthood.
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Oksana Kukurudza
Oksana Kukurudza is immersed in a deeply personal writing projectĀ that explores her parents' harrowing experiences as forced labourers during World War II.
Mark Clay
Community, creativity, nature and slowing down with pencil and found materials.
Mary Adkins
Facing up to negative feedback and processing personal struggles through words.
Tina Wells
Finding emotional relief and mental wellbeing, and creative outlets that foster joy and reduce stress.
Douglas Robbins
Dealing with personal loss, embarking on a nomadic lifestyle, and ultimately finding solace and purpose through writing.
Gina R. Farrar
How creativity can fit into the seasons of your life. Gina Farrar has embraced many facets of her own creativity in midlife, and loves to share how doing so can be a tool for self-discovery.
Overcoming doubts
Creativity Found Collective member Ela Wassell on how she can help you to deal with your inner critic and gain confidence.
SEO and discoverability
Creativity Found Collective member Kelly DrewettĀ on how making websites empathetic can improve your search engine rankings and discoverability.
Mother of all Solutions
In this guest episode, Laura Broderick chats with Great British Sewing Bee contestants Lauren Tedstone and Vicki Reid.
Amy L. Bernstein
From corporate communications to embracing personal creativity through writing, coaching, and more.
Inspired by nature
How can Creativity Found Collective member Juliet Sargeant help you to get creative?
Engaging embroidery
Find out how Mary Broddle's kits and classes can help you get creative.
Episode 100!
In this celebratory episode find out the whys, hows and whos of the show so far, including highlights from some of my guests.
Joanne Robinson
How a broken back and a local art classĀ ā€“ for people who think they can't paint ā€“ changed Joanne Robinson's outlook on art, and changed her life.
Jane Crowfoot
Delve into the colourful world of crochet with guest Jane Crowfoot, also known as Janie Crow, as she shares her journey from average student to renowned crochet designer.
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Rachel Larsen Weaver
Keeping up with creativity amidst family life and capturingĀ everyday authentic and imperfect moments.Ā
Jessie Elliott
How aĀ creative outlet can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and connecting with others.
Corrie Legge
How reading deprivation weekĀ helped Corrie get back to her creative love.
Gaelle Jolly
Discovering a passion for creativity that provided solace during difficult times. Creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.
Bianca Giarola
Bianca always wanted to write a book, but after a career in journalism and digital marketing she never dreamedĀ she would fulfil her dream by drawing flowers.
Shirley Novack
From selling sweets to Cyndi Lauper to being questioned by the US Secret Service, Shirley Novack has lots of stories to tell, but when her father died she came across theĀ one she wanted to write down.
Rebecca Norris
Travel, ill health, teaching, trying ALL the crafts and the rollercoaster of emotions of taking part in the much-loved British television show The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Emily Chilvers
I meet the Chelsea Pensioners who have been learning pottery with Emily Chilvers. I chat with Emily and the potters about what makes this such a great outlet for them all.
Feminine Roadmap
Gina Farrar talks to me about midlife, creativity, comfort zones and being in the moment in this episode of the Feminine Roadmap podcast.
Tammy Euliano
TheĀ obstetric anesthesiologist who has transitioned from authoring a medical textbook to penning a mystery novel.Ā
Heather Moore
PrintmakerĀ Heather rediscovers her passion for art and decides to leave a stressful career in education.Ā
Kerry Lyons
Navigating changeĀ and a squiggly life path, and picking up a pencil once more.
Martin Whiskin
Swapping the 9-to-5 office job for a home-recording studio, how Martin finally recognized his own creativity.
Liz Alterman
Find out how Liz turned a challenging life event into an empowering and cathartic creative outlet.
Smashing the Ceiling
Naomi Mellor talks with Imogen Tinkler aboutĀ turning personal loss into fuel for career growth.
Caro Giles
Theatre arts graduate turned actor, teacher, mother, home educator, carer, and now published author.Ā
Narratives of Purpose
Claire Murigande discusses with editorial illustrator Jean-Philippe Kalonji the role artists and culture play in social change.
Yellow Shed Pottery
Find out what we learned when we visitedĀ the pottery studio of fellow Collective member Debbie Page.
Mother of all Solutions
A guest episodeĀ from a podcast I love, featuring ex-HR turned creative director Leona Fensome.
Glasshouse Theatre
Navigating the UK criminal justice system and healing through creativity. with ex-prison officers Ella and Harriet.
Anna Stoecklein
How Anna reframed her perception of herself as a "non-creative" person, and the experiences she's had with her podcast guests, including Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair.
Jaclyn Sanders
Community over competition at Art Space NC, and how Jackie makes time for creativity around a full-time job.
Practising what I preach!
A printmaking class with Gerry Coles helps me to get over my fear of making 2D art.
Maria Ramsey
Maria has made the decision to stop teaching music and to explore other avenues that feel more creatively fulfilling.
Rich Chambers
A look at the benefits Rich Chambers has experienced since taking the decision to ramp up his musical pursuits in midlife.
The Collective
I explain how and why I created a platform to help people explore their creativity and to support small businesses.
Ruth Chipperfield
Silver, science and staying awake. From chemistry student to jewellery designer, and learning to live with narcolepsy.
Fish Lee
How Fish learned to ease the symptoms of Tourette’s Syndrome and start drawing again, without spilling ink over the carpet!
Piano à Deux
Facing fears and taking risks. Robert and Linda are classical pianists who have found a unique way to combine their music with comedy, stories, and improvisations.
Mistresses to Manhattan
A bonus episode featuring an extract of a piano duet by future guests Robert and Linda of Piano a Deux.
Natalie Smart
Creativity found, lost, and found again. Maybe the first time isn't quite right, but never say never.
Claude Larson
The science teacher who chose to break free from practicality, utility and patterns in textiles and paint.
Suzanne Noble
Hear how Suzanne overcomes concerns about her singing voice post-menopause, and now performs in clubs across London.
Jill Phillips
Saving family stories by publishing a family memoir in retirement, and the surprising benefits that can bring.
Helen Hill
Disheartened with design, re-finding confidence and crocheting blankets for baby rhinos.
Annie Sloan
Dreamy wanderer, fine-art student and band member to colour expert, author and paint entrepreneur.
Rowena Roberts
An unfortunate classroom incident and discovering creativity from the heart.
Sally Ward
Hear all about Sally's time on Sky's Portrait Artist of the Year competition in this second part of a double-bill podcast episode.
Sally Ward
Juggling policy advising with portrait painting, exhibiting with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and writing a column for The Artist.
Catchup with Gerry
Still on hols, but here's a short bonus episode where we find out what's new with Gerry Coles.
Catchup with Cass
I'm on summer hols, but here's a short bonus episode where we find out what's new with Cass Sabo.
Ella Orr
After working in education for three decades, Ella embarked found a new career and a new outlook on life.
Jo Watson
From teaching to copywriting, and the similarities between starting a business and bringing up a baby.
Creativity in Podcasting
Rabiah Coon and I at The Podcast Show London discuss why and how we podcast.
Mary Broddle
Deteriorating health meant that Mary had to resign from her successful career, and her embroidery became more important.
Anna Lovind
Writing her way through trauma, not fitting in, and finding and sharing a creative path.
Bargello a GoGo
A bonus episode highlighting the work of one of our fabulous members and how they can help you get creative.
Anna Lussenburg
The story of the Canadian super nanny who uses her observational skills to write humorous satirical allegories.
Juliet Sargeant
From practising medicine to designing gardens for Chelsea and Blue Peter.
Julie Carrick Dalton
From puppet shows, to pre-med, journalism, farmer and author, with a sprinkling of blueberries.
Lynsey Warren
A magical journey from council tax inspector to crafter and champion of handmade businesses.
Tereza Barnard
From psychology and interior design to painting realist portraits with oils.
