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Not Just B.SIt Doesn't Have To Look Good - Movement, Meditation and Messiness - Finding Freedom in ImperfectionIn this episode, we talk to somatic movement expert and Nia teacher Dorit Nobel about how movement, meditation, and creativity all live in the body — not the mirror. We explore how healing happens when we stop trying to make it all look “good,” and start tuning into what we actually feel.Expect a soulful, surprising conversation about connecting to the unconscious, creating without performance pressure, and why your body already knows the way .2025-07-0148 min
Not Just B.SGreat Expectations - When Showing up feels like the whole damn show!Joni and Susan discuss the expectations we put on ourselves, other people and the weight of everyone else expectations!2025-06-2440 min
Not Just B.SYou Just Need Gumption! Why if you haven't 'made it' by 30 we think you should try again.Joni de Winter and Susan Grant are back and this week they have a very special guest Actor/Musician Geri Allen. Geri is currently starring in 2024 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Musical 'Operation Mincemeat'. In amongst Geri's brilliant stories about the industry we discuss how Geri made her West End Debut in her 40's whilst navigating being a new mum.We talk about how we can be made to feel that it's too late to 'make it', as well as her career highs and lows so far, creative processes and why we make trauma funny.2025-06-1754 min
Not Just B.SKeep Moving Forward - Creative Blocks, self-promo stress and deadline dread - we've been there! Let's talk about it! Season 4 Episode 1 of The Not Just B.S Podcast In the episode we dive into the messy middle of the creative process - where motivation hides and deadlines loom. We talk about recognising that you're actually moving forward (even if it doesn't feel like it), learning to sell yourself without cringing and why sometimes you have to trust the final version. We also discuss setting aggressive but realistic deadlines and the good old question of how much you trust your gut feeling! Whether you're chasing a project, starting over, or working. out the right way ahead with...2025-06-1043 min
Not Just B.SOne for the Road - Your Questions, Our Truths - Laughs, Lessons and Creative ConfessionsIn this season finale, we hand the mic to you! Listeners and past guests fire questions our way — from the funny to the heartfelt — as we reflect on creativity, chaos, and what’s next. 2025-04-1556 min
Not Just B.SLife is Short - Do It Anyway! Grief, Guts and the Spotlight: An Actor's Journey to Just Doing It AnywayIn this powerful episode we sit down with our guest, actor Benedict Hurley, who opens up about the rollercoaster of performing through personal trauma, teaching young people to find their voice, and the pressure of not fitting into the casting mold.From grief to the stage, popularity to self-worth, this is a raw honest conversation about showing up when life hits hardest.Whether you're a creative, a` parent or someone who's been told you don't quite 'look the part' this one's for you!2025-04-0746 min
Not Just B.SWe Can Only Be Like Us! Trusting the Twists and Turns of the Creative Process and Staying Authentically You (whilst manifesting a drinks fridge!)Joni de Winter and Susan Grant discuss their latest creative projects and how the advice from their guests this season have affected the creative process of creating their two new shows. They also chat about creative spaces and the 'Dare to Do' group on Facebook - an online space for creatives to set themselves challenges and talk about how they are getting on with their creative projects.2025-03-3136 min
Not Just B.S'You Have The Power' Creative Risks and Rewards: Owning Your Creativity and Making It HappenWe are excited to introduce our guest this week - Jason Ward. Jason is a creative consultant that we love working with and we thought it was about time to introduce him to our podcast audience. Jason has over 20 years of senior strategic, creative and operational experience with established brands including Disney, Carnival Uk and Celebrity cruises. We love his approach to starting, developing and seeing creative projects realised - and we have chatted through so many of ideas and projects with him. His advice and pointers have been invaluable and so we just had...2025-03-2546 min
Not Just B.SBe Flexible!Our guest this week is Bryony Purdue, singer, song writer and producer extraordinaire! We talk to her about how she has built a successful career and about writing and producing her new EP. There are lots of great stories and advice for creatives so get comfy and settle in!www.bryonypurdue.com@lifeofbryony2025-03-1855 min
Not Just B.SMake Yourself as Big as You CanThis week Joni de Winter and Susan Grant talk about confidence - how you loose it and how you find it again!2025-03-1037 min
Not Just B.SDo It ImperfectlyIn episode 2 we welcome our guests Gemma Ashley and Mark James who together perform as CODA. They are currently touring theatres in the UK bringing the magic of The West End and Broadway straight to you.We chat to the duo about their journey, how they came to be work together and their experience of touring theatres with their show.There is a LOT of laughter and some great stories and advice! Find out more about CODA at www.musicalcoda.comor check out their socials@codamusicals2025-03-0354 min
Not Just B.SSashes and SwordsNot Just B.S is back! Episode One - Welcome back to the podcast where we are on a quest to find the best advice for your creative projects to come alive. In this episode catch up with what's been happening with us, learn a bit more about what we will be covering this season. We talk about the importance of having faith in the seeds of hard work that we plant when we are working on a project. Other topics covered - badge making, brownie badges and knighthoods!2025-02-2432 min
Not Just B.SDare to DoIn the final season of season 2 Joni and Susan walk you through their process of reviewing their year and setting goals for the coming year. They also introduce you to their Facebook community of creatives 'Dare to Do'. Please do join the group for support, inspiration and accountability. https://www.facebook.com/groups/14201983456246442025-01-0247 min
Not Just B.SF*ck it! Why not?!Joni and Susan talk to Claudia the owner of Deadly Is The Female, a boutique and online shop based in Frome specialising in vintage Hollywood style. We talk to her about her thought process on taking the leap to starting the business, getting back into being creative and design and how she cultivates a supportive and unique community both in the shop and online. We had such a wonderful time listening to her story and being inspired by her 'Just Do It Anyway' attitude. We know you will enjoy it it too!Find...2024-12-2641 min
Not Just B.S"If You Don't Like Us, You Won't Like This!'This week on episode 6 we answer your questions! Covering all topics from inspiration, dream duets and who would win in a fight!You asked we answered.. and tried not to go off on too many tangents!We hope you enjoy this bumper episode!!2024-12-191h 16
Not Just B.S'You Have Got To Put In The Time'Susan Grant and Joni de Winter continue their mission to talk to passionate people who are 'Just Doing It'. And in this episode they take you to school again whilst talking to Carolyn Hopkins, entrepreneur, props designer, food judge and owner of Dorset based businesses The Truckle Truck and Filthy Cheese. We talk to her about launching a new business from scratch, mixing creativity with business and well - lets face it - we talk a lot about cheese!Be inspired by something a little different today and give this a listen!2024-12-1230 min
Not Just B.SBat Away The NegativeJoni and Susan are back, discussing the benefit's of dwelling on your successes! 2024-12-0531 min
Not Just B.S'Something Has Got To Change'Our special guest for this episode is artist, Jess Luck. Prepared to be fully inspired by what Jess has learned about getting over the boundaries we put in our own way when we lack self confidence to step into our creativity. We abslolutely loved talking to Jess and felt incredibly inspired - we hope you do to!You can find Jess Luck on Instagram, @Jessluckart or at www.jessluckart.com2024-11-2844 min
Not Just B.SLife's Not A Self Help BookFrogs? Elephants? And self help books... we take you through what we have been discovering about just getting things done whilst still being kind to yourself!2024-11-2139 min
Not Just B.S'Be Relentless'Susan Grant and Joni de Winter, otherwise know as Belle Street - are back with Season 2 of their podcast!In episode one the talk to the founding members of mental health charity The Brave and Determined and find out the importance of being relentless when jumping in with new projects that you feel passionate about!To find out more about The Brave Determined and how to support them, follow them on @thebraveanddetermined or visit their website www.badco.co.uk2024-11-1450 min
Not Just B.S'Til we meet again!In the final episode of Season one we discuss all the things we have learned through the process of starting our podcast including the wisdom we have gleaned from our three fabulous interviewees this season. Oh and we have set you a little homework to be busy with until we meet again for Season 2!2024-04-3022 min
Not Just B.SWhat's The Worst That Can Happen?In Episode 7 we talk to Amber Harrison and Karen Brazier who run award winning bookshop Folde based in Shaftesbury, and their experience of taking the leap and how it feels in the free fall afterwards!. The two friends started the new business amidst the challenges of lockdown stepping away from their well established careers into the brand new ventureIf you need inspiration on how to get started, advice on how to make a success of your project whilst sticking staying authentic to your brand and a good laugh while you're at it - then this podcast...2024-04-2239 min
Not Just B.SMagic and TragicIn Episode 6 we open up a conversation about how hard it can be when you're a creative and life gets tough. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having to show up when you're handling life's challenges. But don't worry, despite touching on subjects such as grief and overwhelm we have made sure to include some Belle Street ridiculousness.2024-04-1534 min
Not Just B.STry It, You Might Like It'Welcome back to episode 5 of the Not Just B.S Podcast!In this episode we interview Natalie and Matilda Bourchier, owners of new business Sorelle. We were really inspired by these amazing sisters who after having the seedling of an idea for a flower farm, took an exciting leap together which resulted in them sucessfully creating and running a fresh, popular and evolving business.Check out sorelle on instagram @sorelle_dorset or at https://www.sorelledorset.com2024-04-0926 min
Not Just B.SF*ck Off Fabulous!In our fourth episode 'F*ck Off Fabulous' we discuss the dreaded 'Imposter Syndrome'. We use stories from our fun and failures to talk about ways in which Imposter Syndrome can affect your confidence and try stop you from achieving your goals. We hope this episode can help you shake off the self doubt and get you believing that you really are F*ck Off Fabulous!2024-04-0241 min
Not Just B.SBravery Is AddictiveWelcome to episode 3 of our podcast -'Bravery Is Addictive'.In this epidose we talk with the inspirational Alice Perry. It is an conversation full of laughs and thought provoking ideas. We talk together about her new projects and how when you allow yourself to be brave amazing things can happenCheck out Alice on Instagram @pezzzzle2024-03-2534 min
Not Just B.SGet Over Yourself!Welcome back to episode 2 of our podcast, 'Get Over Yourself'. Join us as we discuss some of the hurdles of starting your own project - whatever it may be. Offering insights from our own experiences of getting over ourselves with some of our most challenging projects and sharing tips on how you can too!2024-03-1835 min
Not Just B.S'You Just Have To Show Up!'In this episode we introduce ourselves, for those of you who don't know who we are and share how we embraced the power of showing up for ourselves.2024-03-1020 min
The Jason Ward Creative Podcast"Just F**king Do It!" How Two Grown Women With Kids Wrote A Musical! Thank you for taking the time to read The JasonWard Creative Substack. I work across live entertainment creating, producing and managing for partners that have included theatres, major cruise lines, Disney, arts festivals, theatre producers and writers. I consult and mentor creatives at all stages of their journey and review new work in theatre, dance and the visual arts. I would love you to subscribe to my Substack and share your thoughts on my writingLast summer I went to see a brand new musical called Hugh written by two hilarious women: Susan Grant and...2024-02-0148 min