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Creative Career ChangeS3 E6: Lara HaywardFrom time to time, I interview a podcast guest and we really, truly just click. The conversation flows (usually with me over-excitedly interrupting too often) and we could continuing talking for far longer than the allotted time. That’s exactly what happened when I interviewed Lara Hayward several weeks back. It had taken us some time to pin down a suitable date to record due to various life and work situations getting in the way, but once we started chatting we couldn’t stop! Lara began her career as a lawyer, but as she has got...2025-05-0848 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E6: Lara HaywardFrom time to time, I interview a podcast guest and we really, truly just click. The conversation flows (usually with me over-excitedly interrupting too often) and we could continuing talking for far longer than the allotted time. That’s exactly what happened when I interviewed Lara Hayward several weeks back. It had taken us some time to pin down a suitable date to record due to various life and work situations getting in the way, but once we started chatting we couldn’t stop! Lara began her career as a lawyer, but as she has got...2025-05-0848 min
Radio St. Pete Podcast ArchiveArts Alive! podcast: Inside freeFall’s ‘For Closure!’ Bill DeYoung, St. Pete Catalyst 4-18-25The comedic farce For Closure! is onstage through May 11 at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg. On today’s Arts Alive! podcast, we’re joined by playwright Hannah Benitez and actor Matthew McGee, who stars as one of the play’s central characters.
Benitez has fashioned a roller-coaster comedy that effortlessly blends social issues and silliness; small-town Florida realtors Amanda (Sara DelBeato) and Raven (Renata Eastlick) are losing tenants left and right because their prize, historical home-for-rent appears to be haunted. Or, well, something.
Enter self-styled psychic Camille Chevalier Milk (McGee), who joins forces with the couple to dis...2025-04-1823 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E5: Helen RidleyHelen Ridley is an illustrator, specialising in live illustration, who has carved out a successful career by following her instincts and doing what feels right. I found Helen’s mindset to be inspirational and I hope that, you too, will be interested in her methodical, yet highly creative approach to freelance life following redundancy. Helen used this difficult situation as an opportunity and she is thriving. Do let us know your thoughts on our conversation in the comments.“It takes time to find the right community, but it’s a bit of trial and er...2025-04-1639 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E5: Helen RidleyHelen Ridley is an illustrator, specialising in live illustration, who has carved out a successful career by following her instincts and doing what feels right. I found Helen’s mindset to be inspirational and I hope that, you too, will be interested in her methodical, yet highly creative approach to freelance life following redundancy. Helen used this difficult situation as an opportunity and she is thriving. Do let us know your thoughts on our conversation in the comments.“It takes time to find the right community, but it’s a bit of trial and error...2025-04-1639 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E4: Hannah MillerFormer teachers’ career change stories will always be of special interest to me due to my own educational background. For Hannah Miller, it has been more than 10 years since she left the classroom to become a coach and I was delighted to have the opportunity to discover more about her career journey. Hannah and I talk about the challenges of leaving teaching, bizarre transferable skills and Hannah’s path to shaping a career that works for her current season of life. If you enjoy this conversation, do leave a comment and let us know which aspe...2025-04-0940 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E4: Hannah MillerFormer teachers’ career change stories will always be of special interest to me due to my own educational background. For Hannah Miller, it has been more than 10 years since she left the classroom to become a coach and I was delighted to have the opportunity to discover more about her career journey. Hannah and I talk about the challenges of leaving teaching, bizarre transferable skills and Hannah’s path to shaping a career that works for her current season of life. If you enjoy this conversation, do leave a comment and let us know which aspe...2025-04-0940 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E3: Carla BenteleFashion and textile designer Carla Bentele achieved her dream of moving to London and working in the fashion industry, but along came the pandemic and a family, and Carla’s priorities and dreams changed. I had the privilege of chatting with Carla to hear about the joys and the struggles of redundancy, trying new things, moving to Todmorden and launching a business all whilst juggling family life. If anything in our conversation resonates with you, please do leave a comment.Links* Carla’s Website: all-about-me.co* Carla’s Instagram @_all...2025-03-2636 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E3: Carla BenteleFashion and textile designer Carla Bentele achieved her dream of moving to London and working in the fashion industry, but along came the pandemic and a family, and Carla’s priorities and dreams changed. I had the privilege of chatting with Carla to hear about the joys and the struggles of redundancy, trying new things, moving to Todmorden and launching a business all whilst juggling family life. If anything in our conversation resonates with you, please do leave a comment.Hey, I’m Carla, the designer behind All About Me, I create play...2025-03-2636 min
¿Qué pasa, HSIs?Nerding out on Governing Boards at HSIsIn this episode we nerd out on all things governance in higher education, with a focus on governing boards and trustees in HSIs. The role of governing boards in advancing servingness is an understudied topic, despite the importance of gaining support from trustees in order to advance equity and social justice goals. Dr. Demetri L. Morgan joins the conversation, bringing a wealth of knowledge on the topic. He is an associate professor of education at the University of Michigan's Marsal Family School of Education in the Center for the Study of Postsecondary and Higher Education. His research focuses on...2025-03-231h 03
My Macular and MeMaking the most out of your optician appointmentsSend us your feedbackIn this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Hannah Keegan, programmes manager at the Macular Society, and Claire Ashe, service administrator and former dispensing optician. Join us to find out how to get the most from your optician appointments, what to expect, what to bring, and how to be as prepared as possible. For more information on eye care and eye health, please visit macularsociety.org.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and s...2025-03-2026 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E2: Nicola WashingtonHow many of us now have jobs that didn’t exist when we were young? That is certainly the case for Instagram strategist for authors, Nicola Washington . Nicola’s journey from secondary school English teacher to carving out a freelance career that encompasses many of her talents and passions has been a long one and not without its challenges. Listen to hear how Nicola has diversified and adapted her work to suit her and her family. If Nicola’s story resonates with you, do say hello and leave us a comment. We’d love to...2025-02-2643 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E2: Nicola WashingtonHow many of us now have jobs that didn’t exist when we were young? That is certainly the case for Instagram strategist for authors, Nicola Washington . Nicola’s journey from secondary school English teacher to carving out a freelance career that encompasses many of her talents and passions has been a long one and not without its challenges. Listen to hear how Nicola has diversified and adapted her work to suit her and her family. If Nicola’s story resonates with you, do say hello and leave us a comment. We’d love to...2025-02-2643 min
Makings & Musings Podcast29. Creativity, Career Change & Interior Design with Hannah AsheIn this episode of the Makings and Musings Podcast, I sit down with Hannah Ashe, an interior designer with a fascinating journey from being a music teacher to launching her own design business. We chat about the twists and turns of career change, the importance of balancing work with personal creativity, and the ways we both embrace creative expression in our lives.Hannah shares how she transitioned from teaching music for 16 years to following her passion for interior design, how she integrates her love of natural materials into her work, and why working with period properties brings...2025-02-141h 00
Creative Career ChangeS3 E1: Gabrielle TreanorI often talk about how I am inspired by the women I interview on this podcast, and this was especially the case when I had the pleasure of speaking to Gabrielle Treanor in early January. Gabrielle began her career working in publishing in the 90s and has navigated many career twists and turns since then including launching a stationery business and more recently becoming an ADHD coach supporting quiet, introverted women.We would love to continue the conversation in the comments, so do come and say hello and let us know if there was something...2025-02-0542 min
Creative Career ChangeS3 E1: Gabrielle TreanorI often talk about how I am inspired by the women I interview on this podcast, and this was especially the case when I had the pleasure of speaking to Gabrielle Treanor in early January. Gabrielle began her career working in publishing in the 90s and has navigated many career twists and turns since then including launching a stationery business and more recently becoming an ADHD coach supporting quiet, introverted women.We would love to continue the conversation in the comments, so do come and say hello and let us know if there was something...2025-02-0542 min
Disturbed: True Horror StoriesA Few Screws LooseThe Man in the Crawlspace - The Fireman's Widow - Creepy Guy with a Child He Didn't Seem to Know - Masked Man Runs at My Car and His Accomplice Follows Us in a Car Around a Dark Car Park - My Mom Had a Stalker - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Hannah RobertsonBrian JeffordsDan de GrohMeghan Barylak SmithTerra AsheSubmit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedpodcast.com/submitVoice...2025-01-1633 minDisturbed: True Horror StoriesA Few Screws LooseThe Man in the Crawlspace - The Fireman's Widow - Creepy Guy with a Child He Didn't Seem to Know - Masked Man Runs at My Car and His Accomplice Follows Us in a Car Around a Dark Car Park - My Mom Had a Stalker - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Hannah RobertsonBrian JeffordsDan de GrohMeghan Barylak SmithTerra AsheSubmit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedpodcast.com/submitVoice...2025-01-1633 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E7: Charlotte DawsonAlmost two years ago, I came across an episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast titled ‘Career Changing To Interior Design’. It featured several established interior designers who talked about their route into the profession. Charlotte Dawson was one of those designers and she, like me, had previously been a teacher. I was captivated and I can truthfully say that hearing Charlotte talk about her career change helped me to believe that I could do that too. I connected with Charlotte on Instagram and she is one of the most encouraging and supportive people I know...2024-12-1533 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E7: Charlotte DawsonAlmost two years ago, I came across an episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast titled ‘Career Changing To Interior Design’. It featured several established interior designers who talked about their route into the profession. Charlotte Dawson was one of those designers and she, like me, had previously been a teacher. I was captivated and I can truthfully say that hearing Charlotte talk about her career change helped me to believe that I could do that too. I connected with Charlotte on Instagram and she is one of the most encouraging and supportive people I know...2024-12-1533 min
Disturbed: True Horror StoriesYou Can't Hide Your Lying EyesThe Black Car - Ghost in Buffalo NY Highway? - Helen's Bridge - I Was Once Dragged Into a Violent Bloody Robbery - True EMS Horror Story - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Terra AsheAdam C. AldersonKyra CornettHannah RobertsonBrian JeffordsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/dths for a better you!Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedp...2024-12-1231 minDisturbed: True Horror StoriesYou Can't Hide Your Lying EyesThe Black Car - Ghost in Buffalo NY Highway? - Helen's Bridge - I Was Once Dragged Into a Violent Bloody Robbery - True EMS Horror Story - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Terra AsheAdam C. AldersonKyra CornettHannah RobertsonBrian JeffordsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/dths for a better you!Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedp...2024-12-1231 min
Disturbed: True Horror StoriesA Predator in Your PathCreepy Guy at LARP - A Group of Spring Breakers in Arkansas Have Beer with a Ghost - Party at a Lakeside Estate - Never Hunt Alone - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Terra AshePaul BrownHannah RobertsonKat CarterSubmit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedpodcast.com/submitVoicemail: hotline.disturbedpodcast.comListen ad-free, unlock bonus episodes, and more: patreon.com/disturbedpodcastDisturbed is a producti...2024-11-1432 minDisturbed: True Horror StoriesA Predator in Your PathCreepy Guy at LARP - A Group of Spring Breakers in Arkansas Have Beer with a Ghost - Party at a Lakeside Estate - Never Hunt Alone - This is Disturbed.Featuring narration by:Terra AshePaul BrownHannah RobertsonKat CarterSubmit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: disturbedpodcast.com/submitVoicemail: hotline.disturbedpodcast.comListen ad-free, unlock bonus episodes, and more: patreon.com/disturbedpodcastDisturbed is a producti...2024-11-1432 min
The Colorado ShowThe Colorado Show (November 10): Races Outstanding, Investigations & Lawsuits, Hannah Goodman GuestsPlease Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, GETTR, Truth Social, Twitter
What a week it's been, with the election and election malfeasance taking center stage. Ashe, Karen, and Darren, are breaking down the entire Secretary of state scandal, and it's a slimy one. This a cover up, and they aren't even hiding it. Get up to speed at 2pm MT!
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Creative Career ChangeS2 E6: Lucy PearsonHosting a podcast is a wonderful thing, not least because I regularly find myself talking to truly fascinating individuals who inspire me and open my eyes to what work can look like for women across the world.Lucy Pearson is testament to this. She is a freelance writer, a bibliotherapist (listen to find out what that is), a curator of libraries for hotels and a literary salon host. Her work is centred around books and words and her journey to this point has been anything but straightforward. In this interview Lucy shares honest and frank...2024-10-2343 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E6: Lucy PearsonHosting a podcast is a wonderful thing, not least because I regularly find myself talking to truly fascinating individuals who inspire me and open my eyes to what work can look like for women across the world.Lucy Pearson is testament to this. She is a freelance writer, a bibliotherapist (listen to find out what that is), a curator of libraries for hotels and a literary salon host. Her work is centred around books and words and her journey to this point has been anything but straightforward. In this interview Lucy shares honest and frank...2024-10-2343 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E5: Judith GiraudJudith and I first met in 1996 when we started secondary school together. We’ve been friends ever since despite living in different countries for the past 13 years. With a career in business that has evolved and been shaped by changing family responsibilities, Judith has carved out a career that is both practical and fulfilling.This is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing someone I know well on this podcast and it was a very enlightening experience. We imagine that we know most things about our friends but, in reality, the...2024-10-0240 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E5: Judith GiraudJudith and I first met in 1996 when we started secondary school together. We’ve been friends ever since despite living in different countries for the past 13 years. With a career in business that has evolved and been shaped by changing family responsibilities, Judith has carved out a career that is both practical and fulfilling.This is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing someone I know well on this podcast and it was a very enlightening experience. We imagine that we know most things about our friends but, in reality, the...2024-10-0240 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 5 - Djokovic follows Alcaraz through exit door; Sabalenka, Gauff roar backChaos! It’s happening! One wild night on Arthur Ashe Stadium turned into two as Novak Djokovic followed Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament. Catherine, David and Matt react to Djokovic's performance which he described as one of his worst ever, praise Alexei Popyrin for the biggest win of his career, and analyse what it means for the rest of the draw. Elsewhere, there's the customary Grand Slam rant about the scheduling as Aryna Sabalenka and Ekaterina Alexandrova walked onto court at past midnight and much discussion of big wins for Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff. Joi...2024-08-311h 12The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 4 - Alcaraz out; Botic Van de Zandschulp, what did you do!?Carlos Alcaraz is out of the US Open. The Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion was beaten in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp on a shocking night on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Catherine, David and Matt watched every ball and went to Alcaraz's press conference. What went wrong? Just how impressive was Van de Zandschulp? How did Alcaraz explain his performance? And what does it mean for the rest of the tournament? We discuss all of that, as well as Karolina Muchova's victory over Naomi Osaka, the withdrawal of Elena Rybakina, Jannik Sinner brushing off criticism from Nick Kyrgios...2024-08-301h 21
Creative Career ChangeS2 E4: Emily Charlotte PowellEmily was one of the first people I connected with on Substack when I joined the platform just over a year ago. It was clear from the start that we had several interests in common, namely that we are both highly focused on exploring our creativity. An accountant for most of the week, but also a published illustrator and a multi-faceted creative, Emily is not afraid to try new things.I’m certain you will find listening to Emily to be extremely inspiring, both in her willingness to pivot and try new things and in the diversity of...2024-08-2936 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E4: Emily Charlotte PowellEmily was one of the first people I connected with on Substack when I joined the platform just over a year ago. It was clear from the start that we had several interests in common, namely that we are both highly focused on exploring our creativity. An accountant for most of the week, but also a published illustrator and a multi-faceted creative, Emily is not afraid to try new things.I’m certain you will find listening to Emily to be extremely inspiring, both in her willingness to pivot and try new things and in the diversity of...2024-08-2936 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E3: Brina PatelBrina Patel is a California-based content writer and copywriter. Her work primarily covers mental health and BIPOC representation and I was fortunate enough to connect with her some months back. It became clear to me that Brina had much to share that would resonate with listeners of Creative Career Change and I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed. Now considering herself to be a multi-hyphenate and working a range of roles, Brina’s outlook has been heavily influenced by a year of traveling through India, Nepal, Thailand and other places as well as some of th...2024-07-1639 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E3: Brina PatelBrina Patel is a California-based content writer and copywriter. Her work primarily covers mental health and BIPOC representation and I was fortunate enough to connect with her some months back. It became clear to me that Brina had much to share that would resonate with listeners of Creative Career Change and I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed. Now considering herself to be a multi-hyphenate and working a range of roles, Brina’s outlook has been heavily influenced by a year of traveling through India, Nepal, Thailand and other places as well as some of th...2024-07-1639 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E2: Sara DalrympleSeveral months back I was lucky enough to go to a writing retreat with Emma Gannon and hosted by Tanya Lynch. It was a day spent with 14 other women, sitting around a big oak table in a gorgeous farmhouse in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. It was November, yet the sun was shining and it was a day filled with hope, creativity and new connections. One of the new connections made that day was with Sara Dalrymple. Sara is a sales expert, bestselling author and business mentor. Since the retreat we have met up in person a...2024-06-2837 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E2: Sara DalrympleSeveral months back I was lucky enough to go to a writing retreat with and hosted by . It was a day spent with 14 other women, sitting around a big oak table in a gorgeous farmhouse in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. It was November, yet the sun was shining and it was a day filled with hope, creativity and new connections. One of the new connections made that day was with . Sara is a sales expert, bestselling author and business mentor. Since the retreat we have met up in person a couple of times and I w...2024-06-2837 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E1: Lucy ScovellThe new series of Creative Career Change is here, complete with a new logo and a few changes here and there!I’m thrilled to share these interviews with multi-hyphenate women as we explore the challenges, the joys and everything in between of navigating a variety of income steams. I’d read about the term ‘multi-hyphenate’ some years back, and the idea of it hugely appealed to me. At that time, I was working in a full-time teaching job with no idea how I could make it a reality. And yet, here I am now earning...2024-06-1234 min
Creative Career ChangeS2 E1: Lucy ScovellThe new series of Creative Career Change is here, complete with a new logo and a few changes here and there!I’m thrilled to share these interviews with multi-hyphenate women as we explore the challenges, the joys and everything in between of navigating a variety of income steams. I’d read about the term ‘multi-hyphenate’ some years back, and the idea of it hugely appealed to me. At that time, I was working in a full-time teaching job with no idea how I could make it a reality. And yet, here I am now earning...2024-06-1234 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 Bonus Episode: Rediscovering creativitySubstack is a place of constant connection, and over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of discovering and getting to know many people from all over the world via the platform. Collaborating with others is by far my favourite way of working, so I was delighted when Sarah Best reached out to see if I was interested in creating something together.Sarah and I share a background as teachers who moved away from the profession at a similar time. I’m thrilled to publish this bonus episode of Inspiring Creative Career Change whic...2024-05-2242 min
Creative Career ChangeRediscovering creativitySubstack is a place of constant connection, and over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of discovering and getting to know many people from all over the world via the platform. Collaborating with others is by far my favourite way of working, so I was delighted when reached out to see if I was interested in creating something together.Sarah and I share a background as teachers who moved away from the profession at a similar time. I’m thrilled to publish this bonus episode of Inspiring Creative Career Change which is more...2024-05-2242 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 13: Sarah RobertsonHello and welcome to the final episode in the ‘Inspiring Creative Career Change’ series. Starting a podcast was never on my agenda until one sunny September afternoon last year I couldn’t think of doing anything else, and so the Chez Hanny podcast was born. I feel so privileged to have been able to connect with, and interview, thirteen women who have all made changes in their career at some point in their life. and I first connected on Substack in September 2023 and we discovered quickly that we had lots of common interests and go...2024-03-2033 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E13: Sarah RobertsonHello and welcome to the final episode in the ‘Inspiring Creative Career Change’ series. Starting a podcast was never on my agenda until one sunny September afternoon last year I couldn’t think of doing anything else, and so the Chez Hanny podcast was born. I feel so privileged to have been able to connect with, and interview, thirteen women who have all made changes in their career at some point in their life. Sarah Robertson and I first connected on Substack in September 2023 and we discovered quickly that we had lots of common...2024-03-2033 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E12: Sophie Storm RobertsIt was back in 2012 when I discovered adventure athlete Sophie Storm Roberts. I read an article in a magazine about the Three Peaks Challenge that she had completed with fellow adventurer Sean Conway and I was totally hooked.At that time, I was a super keen cyclist and reading about Sophie’s achievements contributed to inspiring me to complete a triathlon in 2013. Since then I’ve followed Sophie’s journey on social media. She left a promising career in sales with a tech start-up in search of adventure and personal challenge.Not long after...2024-02-2840 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 12: Sophie Storm RobertsIt was back in 2012 when I discovered adventure athlete Sophie Storm Roberts. I read an article in a magazine about the Three Peaks Challenge that she had completed with fellow adventurer Sean Conway and I was totally hooked.At that time, I was a super keen cyclist and reading about Sophie’s achievements contributed to inspiring me to complete a triathlon in 2013. Since then I’ve followed Sophie’s journey on social media. She left a promising career in sales with a tech start-up in search of adventure and personal challenge.Not long after...2024-02-2840 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 11: Emily Ash PowellIt was an absolute dream to spend an hour chatting to a few weeks back. Emily was made redundant last year, but instead of it causing the devastation that many would experience from this kind of news, Emily used it as a springboard to gather a new experience in a different country with her brand new husband (after getting married in Vegas, of course!).Emily and I talk about the desire for flexibility over security, the benefits of maternity cover roles and why moving from job to job doesn’t make you disloyal!If you wo...2024-02-1445 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E11: Emily Ash PowellIt was an absolute joy to spend an hour chatting to Emily Ash Powell a few weeks back. Emily was made redundant last year, but instead of it causing the devastation that many would experience from this kind of news, Emily used it as a springboard to gather a new experience in a different country with her brand new husband (after getting married in Vegas, of course!).Emily and I talk about the desire for flexibility over security, the benefits of maternity cover roles and why moving from job to job doesn’t make you disloyal!...2024-02-1445 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 10: Maria HanleyLike me, began her career as a teacher. Over the past few years she found herself making a big change due to an “unplanned, pandemic-induced transition” and now absolutely considers herself to be a writer. In this episode, we talk about giving yourself permission to become a writer, honouring the ideas when they come and listening to whispers. Have you ever found yourself to be an ‘Ideas volcano’ where you can’t stop coming up with (and spewing) new ideas? Maria mentions this piece of mine during our conversation and so I’ve linked to it here in c...2024-01-3135 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E10: Maria HanleyLike me, Maria Hanley began her career as a teacher. Over the past few years she found herself making a big change due to an “unplanned, pandemic-induced transition” and now absolutely considers herself to be a writer. In this episode, we talk about giving yourself permission to become a writer, honouring the ideas when they come and listening to whispers. Have you ever found yourself to be an ‘Ideas volcano’ where you can’t stop coming up with (and spewing) new ideas? Maria mentions this piece of mine during our conversation and so I’ve linked to it...2024-01-3135 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 9: Korynn MorrisonKorynn and I first connected on Substack several months back, and as soon as I’d discovered a little about her career journey, I knew I needed to hear more and share this inspiring woman’s story of determination and immense creativity. To check out Korynn’s amazing work, take a look at her website: www.korynnmorrison.com and Instagram pageSubscribe to Korynn’s Substack page here:Whilst I’m here, a reminder that I am hosting the next online gathering of the Chez Hanny Create Ensemble taking place on Friday (19th January) a...2024-01-1742 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E9: Korynn MorrisonKorynn and I first connected on Substack several months back, and as soon as I’d discovered a little about her career journey, I knew I needed to hear more and share this inspiring woman’s story of determination and immense creativity. To check out Korynn’s amazing work, take a look at her website: www.korynnmorrison.com and Instagram pageSubscribe to Korynn’s Substack page here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chezhanny.substack.com/subscrib2024-01-1742 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 8: Elisabeth ParryFunnily enough, I was in France on holiday in October when I discovered Elisabeth Parry’s writing. It was this post about moving to France, renovating a beautiful old building and having a 7ft grand piano hoisted via crane into a top floor window that caught my eye. Three of my favourite things: music, home renovation and France! I knew I needed to know more about how Elisabeth and her partner had realised their dream, and so I was delighted when she agreed to chat to me for this podcast series. I...2024-01-0334 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E8: Elisabeth ParryFunnily enough, I was in France on holiday in October when I discovered Elisabeth Parry’s writing. It was this post about moving to France, renovating a beautiful old building and having a 7ft grand piano hoisted via crane into a top floor window that caught my eye. Three of my favourite things: music, home renovation and France! I knew I needed to know more about how Elisabeth and her partner had realised their dream, and so I was delighted when she agreed to chat to me for this podcast series. I hope yo...2024-01-0334 min
Creative Career ChangeHope over resolutionThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chezhanny.substack.comYesterday, I sat for a while and pondered what my personal hopes for 2024 are. I prefer the term ‘hope’ to ‘resolution’. I’ve never been good at sticking to resolutions and they always feel too extreme and seem an obvious way to set yourself up for failure. In music, the word resolution refers to when two or more pitches become concordant after a period…Support the show2023-12-3102 min
Creative Career ChangeHope over resolutionThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chezhanny.substack.comYesterday, I sat for a while and pondered what my personal hopes for 2024 are. I prefer the term ‘hope’ to ‘resolution’. I’ve never been good at sticking to resolutions and they always feel too extreme and seem an obvious way to set yourself up for failure. In music, the word resolution refers to when two or more pitches become concordant after a period…2023-12-3102 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E7: Vanessa EdwardsI am thrilled to share the final podcast episode of 2023 with you today. Don’t worry there are still a few more to come in 2024, but I did make the jingle a little festive for this one just to acknowledge the season 🔔 🎵🎄Vanessa and I first connected here on Substack several months back and I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for the podcast. Listen to today’s episode to hear how Vanessa has approached decision making and career-change in her life. I guarantee it will leave you feeling inspired! You can find Vanessa on In...2023-12-2039 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 7: Vanessa EdwardsI am thrilled to share the final podcast episode of 2023 with you today. Don’t worry there are still a few more to come in 2024, but I did make the jingle a little festive for this one just to acknowledge the season 🔔 🎵🎄Vanessa and I first connected here on Substack several months back and I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for the podcast. Listen to today’s episode to hear how Vanessa has approached decision making and career-change in her life. I guarantee it will leave you feeling inspired! You can find Vane...2023-12-2039 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E6: Sonya MallettHello! Today's post is a new episode of the Creative Career Change podcast. More on that shortly, but first…In case you missed itLast Wednesday I wrote a rather spontaneous piece assessing whether I am a control freak or not: And then on Sunday, I posted my first ever video. 8 minutes of chat on spontaneity, libraries and online parents' evening:To listen to all previous podcast episodes, click here. I’ve taken the paywall off episode 4 temporarily so catch it while you can!Today’s PodcastI...2023-12-0640 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 6: Sonya MallettHello! Today's post is a new episode of the Inspiring Creative Career Change podcast. More on that shortly, but first…In case you missed itLast Wednesday I wrote a rather spontaneous piece assessing whether I am a control freak or not: And then on Sunday, I posted my first ever video. 8 minutes of chat on spontaneity, libraries and online parents' evening:To listen to all previous podcast episodes, click here. I’ve taken the paywall off episode 4 temporarily so catch it while you can!Today’s Podcas...2023-12-0640 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E5: Kristi KoeterI was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview writer and journalist Kristi Koeter, 48 who is based in Texas, USA. Kristi’s career has taken a number of twists and turns as she has navigated caring for her family alongside carving out a way of working that she loves.You can find Kristi here on Substack where she has a wonderful page Almost Sated which she describes as ‘A space for growth-minded women who are done with diets and defining their success by their appearance.’A little note from the author…🎧 Maki...2023-11-2244 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 5: Kristi KoeterThis week, Chez Hanny has gone international! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview writer and journalist , 48 who is based in Texas, USA. Kristi’s career has taken a number of twists and turns as she has navigated caring for her family alongside carving out a way of working that she loves.You can find Kristi here on Substack where she has a wonderful page Almost Sated which she describes as ‘A space for growth-minded women who are done with diets and defining their success by their appearance.’A litt...2023-11-2244 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 4: Hannah KirkbrideToday’s episode features an interview with . As well as being the writer of one of my favourite Substacks (The Research Objective), Hannah is a user researcher who left her full-time, salaried job to go freelance in order to gain the freedom and flexibility she was craving. Hannah can be found on LinkedIn and here on Substack:In the interview, Hannah mentions the following courses and book:* Upfront Female Confidence Course - www.weareupfront.com * She Rises with Confidence - www.sheriseswithconfidence.co.uk* Playing Big by Tara...2023-11-0829 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E4: Hannah KirkbrideToday’s episode features an interview with Hannah Kirkbride. As well as being the writer of one of my favourite Substacks (The Research Objective), Hannah is a user researcher who left her full-time, salaried job to go freelance in order to gain the freedom and flexibility she was craving. Hannah can be found on LinkedIn and here on Substack:In the interview, Hannah mentions the following courses and book:* Upfront Female Confidence Course - www.weareupfront.com * She Rises with Confidence - www.sheriseswithconfidence.co.uk* Playing Big by Tara...2023-11-0829 min
Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastS02 Halloween TBR: Best Believe We’re Still Beghouled 👻In which Caroline and Hannah get into the Halloween spirit and the Halloween Spirit most definitely gets into them…Show Notes:Crochet candy corn with a rocking bodReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on November 3rd for Lesson #14: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain.Intro: (00:00)✪ Spooky Szn Contemporary Romance TBR List - (10:33)- I’l Come Back for You, Charish Reid- Witchful Thinking & Kiss & Spell, Celestine Martin- This Spells Disast...2023-10-312h 28
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 3: Caroline FergusonThis week’s episode features an interview with the inspirational Mindset Trainer . At the age of 50, Caroline had a life changing experience which gave her the permission she needed to to leave her business communications job and discover exactly what it was that she was born to do.Caroline has a page here on Substack:You can find out more about Caroline’s work on her website and Linked In page.Caroline and I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so please do start a conversation! ...2023-10-2534 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E3: Caroline FergusonThis week’s episode features an interview with the inspirational Mindset Trainer Caroline Ferguson. At the age of 50, Caroline had a life changing experience which gave her the permission she needed to to leave her business communications job and discover exactly what it was that she was born to do.Caroline has a page here on Substack:You can find out more about Caroline’s work on her website and Linked In page.Caroline and I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so please do start a conversation! 2023-10-2534 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 2: Amy CarlileI had the great pleasure of interviewing florist Amy Carlile for this episode of Inspiring Creative Career Change. Amy studied maths and finance at university and went on to become an actuary before realising that it wasn’t right for her. She now has her own floristry business, specialising in wedding flowers. I chat to her about how she made the leap and the challenges she faced along the way.Amy is based in Surrey, UK and you can see her work here: www.amycarlileflowers.comInstagram: @amycarlileflowers Does Amy’s stor...2023-10-1138 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E2: Amy CarlileI had the great pleasure of interviewing florist Amy Carlile for this episode of Inspiring Creative Career Change. Amy studied maths and finance at university and went on to become an actuary before realising that it wasn’t right for her. She now has her own floristry business, specialising in wedding flowers. I chat to her about how she made the leap and the challenges she faced along the way.Amy is based in Surrey, UK and you can see her work here: www.amycarlileflowers.comInstagram: @amycarlileflowers Does Amy’s stor...2023-10-1138 min
Creative Career ChangeEpisode 1: Hannah AsheAfter much talk, it’s here! The Chez Hanny podcast which seeks to inspire creative career change through sharing stories of women who have taken a risk and followed their calling. I’m coinciding the launch of my podcast with International Podcast Day!In today’s episode, I kick off the series by sharing my own story of how I left my teaching job to become an interior designer. I’ve also written about it which you can read by following the links at the bottom of the page, but this audio version is 30 minutes of thoug...2023-09-3028 min
Creative Career ChangeS1 E1: Hannah AsheAfter much talk, it’s here! The Chez Hanny podcast which seeks to inspire creative career change through sharing stories of women who have taken a risk and followed their calling. I’m coinciding the launch of my podcast with International Podcast Day!In today’s episode, I kick off the series by sharing my own story of how I left my teaching job to become an interior designer. I’ve also written about it which you can read by following the links at the bottom of the page, but this audio version is 30 minutes of thoug...2023-09-3028 min
Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastS02 TB-ARRRRR! Tuesday: Talk (and Moan) Like a Pirate Day 🏴☠️In which Hannah and Caroline set sail upon the HMS Romance Your TBR to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day by bringing you a historical romance for every one of your swashbuckling, scallywagging, jolly rogering moods.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 22nd for Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney.Intro - (00:00)- Talk Like a Pirate Day - (7:22)- The Dangerous Damsels Series, India Holton - (13:46)- The Bootlegger’s Bounty, Adriana Herrera...2023-09-192h 33
The Womb Room PodcastYour Healing Can Be Gentle: Somatics, Sisterhood, and Meeting Your Inner Child with Hannah GraceWhat if healing trauma didn't have to be drastic or dramatic -- what if your healing could be slow and gentle? In our first episode for this season, I'm talking with Hannah Grace, a somatic therapist, dance teacher, and if I may say so, an incredibly genuine soul. Her body of work, Web of Grace, walks with women as they discover who they are through somatic trauma healing, embodiment, and deep relationship. In our conversation we explore: Why big cathartic experiences plant medicine ceremonies aren’t always a sustainable pathway for healing Your nervous sy...2022-07-061h 21
Podcast Archives - 9to5 (dot cc)Osheaga Podcast 2022: Friday Preview Part 2Our Osheaga podcast is back!
For our second episode we take things down a notch to talk about some of the more soulful, emotional acts that will be gracing the stage of Osheaga: Ashe, Jacob Banks, King Hannah, Gus Dapperton and Dominic Fike.
Osheaga is coming back in full force from July 29th the 31st at Parc Jean Drapeau and that means our Osheaga podcast series is back too! All summer long Sarah and I will be listening to music from every band featured at all 3 days of Osheaga and sharing some of our favorites w...2022-05-2541 min
Multiple OsMultiple Os: Season 2 TrailerWelcome to Season 2 of Multiple Os podcast! You hopefully know the spiel by now, if you’re interested in candid confessions, creativity, non-conformity and mental health, you’ve come to the right place. This, my friend, is the much-anticipated trailer-teaser for Season 2, which explores the cross-over between working on the self and working to change the world. Back in May 2021, Oriana was invited to do a digital residency on Instagram for the lovely Mimosa House gallery in London, and over the course of one week, she conducted 20 interviews, that’s right, 20 interviews! It was live, it was unfilte...2021-12-2402 min