Creative coach and "born-again illustrator" Kerry Lyons burnt down everything so you don’t have to. After rising to the top of a career in graphic design, she realised her heart was not in it and left everything behind to rediscover what really

Forensic approach fuels career change for police officer turned actor Michelle Jeram

Oct 10th, 2022 1h 1m

If you’ve ever wanted to get into acting but wonder if you’ve left it too late, this episode is for you. Michelle Jeram and I discuss the benefits of coming to acting with a wealth of life experience and a different career under your belt. Mich

Capture the magic in your own unique style with photographer Ivan Weiss

Oct 3rd, 2022 1h 3m

Think you can only sustain a creative career by compromise? Ivan Weiss doesn't agree. He's built his photography business by relentlessly following his own vision. We talk about how two days with the right mentor helped crystallise his decision

What happens if you don't? Find focus and create your own definition of success with Corrie Legge

Sep 26th, 2022 56m 40s

If you’re procrastinating, juggling multiple projects or feeling the fear of taking a leap or sharing your work, this episode will help. We talk about how to build a life and a model of success that works for you. I know I will be coming back t

'If you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true,' with musician Ben Haynes

Sep 20th, 2022 1h 2m

Have you ever thought about taking a leap but somebody else has tried to put you off? When Ben Haynes wanted to leave his job in NHS communications and go full-time in music production, he was met with a lot of opposition. But it only served to

Making a body of work with Tindara Sidoti-McNary

Sep 12th, 2022 53m 53s

How do you tackle the challenge of being a full-time creative after years of structured work?That's the question Tindara Sidoti-McNary is wrangling with after leaving teaching to return to a full-time art practice. After all, timing is everythi

No Such Thing as Wasted Time with voiceover Martin Whiskin

Sep 5th, 2022 49m 41s

If you’re struggling with growing your creative business, Martin Whiskin has some top tips.Actively seeking to be helpful, promoting and connecting other creatives and setting up the Creative Collective with Ben Bowles has grown Martin’s voiceo

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Why Creative Twist is back for series two

Sep 2nd, 2022 4m 43s

How can it be more than a year since the last series of Creative Twist? I'm Sally Vanderpump and I've been busy acting, writing and recording voiceovers. And in between occasionally wondering whether to get a 'normal' job. So here I am, back wi

Getting to the Heart of Acting and Painting with Nitin Ganatra

May 10th, 2021 1h 3m

Nitin Ganatra’s long and distinguished career in acting began after he graduated from the University of Bristol with a BA Honors in Drama, Film and Television and went on to study with experimental theatre maestro, the late Jerzy Grotowski. He

How to make creativity an everyday joy

May 3rd, 2021 49m 52s

Louise Breckon-Richards is a playwright and actress. She trained at The Guildhall School of music and drama. She has appeared in TV shows including We Hunt Together, Temple, Coronation Street, Cuckoo, Doctors and Sherlock. She has performed at

Keep Knocking, Or Make Your Own Door with Vicky Arlidge

Apr 26th, 2021 50m 29s

Vicky Arlidge has been composing for television, theatre, musicals and radio for more than 25 years. Her albums of music for young children are streamed more than 30 million times worldwide each year and her comedy videos have garnered more tha

Though I Doubt, I Do with Sasha from Frank & Feel

Apr 19th, 2021 52m 55s

Sasha classes herself as a writer, doubter and doer. Even though she's been writing since the age of eight, she only started calling herself a writer last year - a rebellious act against her self-doubting nature. She's an avid journaller and lo

When the penny drops, it's worth a million, with Andy Poplar

Apr 12th, 2021 55m 53s

After burning out in advertising, Andy Poplar discovered that he could take iconic items of glassware and bring them to life with the tools of typography, wit, wordplay and a slightly askew way of looking at the world. From apothecary jars to l

The birth of a jewellery business with Ella Fearon-Low

Apr 5th, 2021 42m 16s

Artist Jeweller Ella Fearon-Low had a career in international development but after the birth of her second daughter in 2012, she began making jewellery and a business was born at the end of 2016. With influences as varied as 17th-century glass

Creative Twist Podcast Intro

Apr 5th, 2021 9m 56s

What are your creative dreams? Would you love to be an artist but doubt your talent? Do you long to be an actor but think you should get a 'proper' job? Maybe you've got a novel tucked away but are riddled with imposter syndrome. I've been ther

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Creative Twist Trailer

Mar 31st, 2021 1m 20s

What's it like to rediscover your creative passion when you haven't done it for years? How do you overcome the fear and doubt to get past the blank canvas or page? Hit subscribe to join me as I talk to some great guests - from painters and writ

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