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Firefly Ignite

Firefly Ignite

A Society, Culture and Arts podcast

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Firefly Ignite

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Jun 27th, 2024
Textile Artist Jacqui Hilson shares with us the sensory and visual intricacies that are involved with working with fabrics. Pulling from her Nigerian, British, and Celtic connections, Jacqui finds a way to use her sewing machine to paint imaginative and deeply moving pieces. In her own words, ‘Art is a connector for ...
Apr 26th, 2024
Shop-owner Faith Nicholson took a tragic loss in her life and turned it into something beautiful by doing what she loves. Her shop is a hub for nearly 200 creatives in Sheffield who can find a common space to promote their work, as well as come together in solidarity with the vast creative community in Sheffield. F...
Nov 25th, 2021
Illustrator and Typographer Andy Slater finally said goodbye to a number of unfulfilling marketing roles in order to say hello to his company, Reyt Good Illustration. His detailed drawings, typography, and cityscapes are becoming a trademark within his hometown of Sheffield, and hearing his artistic journey will inspir...
Sep 24th, 2021
Founder and director of Cupola Gallery, Karen Sherwood takes us behind-the-scenes of how this incredible art gallery came to be, along with the remarkable events that helped to establish it for what it is today.An artist herself and an avid lover of nature, Karen also describes her passion for art and says: “Art is not...
Mar 30th, 2021
MSNBC Anchor & Journalist Richard Lui talks about his new book Enough About Me - The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. He makes the point that we must learn to move past our mental need for perfection in helping others, and be confident that a small, selfless choice is far better than doing nothing at all.Richard dra...
Mar 11th, 2021
Kari Roslund is a fiber artist whose needle felting takes you into a breathtaking experience of nature. She describes the process of finding wool, dyeing it with natural substances, and working with the fibers to produce paintings that are incredibly emotive.She also walks us through her own journey of re-discovering ...
Feb 27th, 2021
Award-winning actor/writer/director Simon Trinder shares about the joys and trials of acting during a pandemic. He's raw about what really motivated him to go into acting and how his passions have changed over time. We discuss creativity, the impact of acting towards mental well-being, what it's like being part of Th...
Feb 5th, 2021
Children’s author Clare Luther talks about how children need enabling and encouraging to become confident in emotional intelligence. She describes her book series The Little Paws Hotel, in which each book addresses a different emotional theme.She talks about her journey in becoming an author, what it’s like to run a d...
Jan 22nd, 2021
Artists and married couple Ashly & Samuel Burr discovered that working together on art has opened up new possibilities for them. They talk about how self-doubt and comparison nearly sabotaged their inner artists, and how they began to recognize that “when art became a side-hobby, they became more lifeless”. A deep loo...
Jan 7th, 2021
Author Alena Pettitt shares about how her book Ladies Like Us was birthed out of a period of turmoil and finding faith. She discusses some hot topics like gender role, traditional values, and how media influences modern society. She also speaks about the last year of her life after her interview with the BBC went vir...
Jan 7th, 2021
Author Alena Pettitt shares about how her book Ladies Like Us was birthed out of a period of turmoil and finding faith. She discusses some hot topics like gender role, traditional values, and how media influences modern society. She also speaks about the last year of her life after her interview with the BBC went vir...
Dec 3rd, 2020
What happens when a dyslexic dry stone waller decides to carve a face into a stone? Sculptor Andrew Vickers walks us through his inward and outward journey of becoming an artist and recounts the bravery it took to invite the world to share in his creations.
Dec 3rd, 2020
What happens when a dyslexic dry stone waller decides to carve a face into a stone? Sculptor Andrew Vickers walks us through his inward and outward journey of becoming an artist and recounts the bravery it took to invite the world to share in his creations.
Nov 17th, 2020
New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge discusses the question: How do you not let pain define you? Stasi speaks about her recent book Defiant Joy and shares from her own life and faith experiences on how to let go of control and embrace joy.
Nov 17th, 2020
New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge discusses the question: How do you not let pain define you? Stasi speaks about her recent book Defiant Joy and shares from her own life and faith experiences on how to let go of control and embrace joy.
Nov 4th, 2020
Award-winning children’s author & storyteller Kathleen Pelley talks about how Literature & Life are inextricably linked. She shares insight about the elements that make a truly good story and says that when we’re loving and creating, we’re at our happiest.
Nov 4th, 2020
Award-winning children’s author & storyteller Kathleen Pelley talks about how Literature & Life are inextricably linked. She shares insight about the elements that make a truly good story and says that when we’re loving and creating, we’re at our happiest.
Oct 15th, 2020
Poet and author Kurt Mahler talks about his recent book - The Jaguar Oracle. He shares with us the joys and disappointments of his writing career, and how stories play a living role in our lives.
Oct 15th, 2020
Poet and author Kurt Mahler talks about his recent book - The Jaguar Oracle. He shares with us the joys and disappointments of his writing career, and how stories play a living role in our lives.
Sep 18th, 2020
Author and humanitarian Rachel Pieh Jones talks about what it really means to “Do Good” in the world, as well as her recent book - Stronger than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa. Her humour and insights on life are definitely worth a listen!
Sep 18th, 2020
Author and humanitarian Rachel Pieh Jones talks about what it really means to “Do Good” in the world, as well as her recent book - Stronger than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa. Her humour and insights on life are definitely worth a listen!
Sep 14th, 2020
Lauren introduces Firefly Ignite and describes what this podcast is all about.
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