This week. we're joined by multi-disciplinary artist, musician, illustrator, performer and mermaid Anne-Louise Richards, who shares her journey of accidentally falling into a creative career and embracing it full-time over the last year.

We talk about the reality of collaborating with others, the pressure to have it all figured out by thirty, and how comparison can cloud your creative path. Anne - Louise also opens up about mental health, managing her energy (and her 'spoons'), and why knowing when to say no is just as important as saying yes.

From finding inspiration to juggling disciplines, she reminds us all to hang in there, trust your gut, and remember - it does get better.

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It's just us this week - no guests, just stories, laughs and a few lessons form the road. We're talking about a frustrating gig into a teachable moment, why you're always learning as a creative, and how communication, delegation, and better systems can make all the difference.

We share why artists are sometimes reluctant to delegate, what venues and organisers could do better, and the bravery it takes to get your show to new places.

Light hearted, honest, and (hopefully) a little reassuring you've ever walked away from a gig thinking ; "Well... that could have gone better."

In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Ben Francis to talk about the power of manifestation, the people who believe in us, and why mental health should never be a taboo subject.

Ben shares openly about the struggles of songwriting, the search for authenticity, and the questions every creative faces: Is this what I truly believe in, or am I just doing it for someone else?

It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about creativity, courage, and what it really means to be part of something bigger.

If any of the issue we chat about in this episode we can recommend getting in touch withThe Brave and Determined - a mental health charity who help provide life saving early intervention counselling.

We’re back with Season 5! And we’re kicking off with some honesty: if you want to create, perform, or put yourself out there — you’ve got to be prepared to suck (at least at first).

In this episode, we catch up on life, talk about facing fears 100 times over, why telling the truth works when selling your work, and what to do when imposter syndrome barges in. From crawling up Gold Hill in Shaftesbury to falling on your arse, we share the messy, funny, and very real side of showing up as creatives.

We also dive into energy exchange with venues and clients, whether you should ever work for free, and the importance of building evidence that you can do this — because you’ve done it before.

Join us, laugh with us, and keep going with us. And if you want extra encouragement for your creative victories, come and join our “Dare to Do” Facebook group.

In our season finale, we're turning the tables and answering your questions. From how we met, who inspires us, and the musicals we'd cast ourselves and our guests in - nothing's off limits.

It's funny, it's honest and a little unexpected.... the perfect way to wrap up the season.

This week, we’re joined by artist Andrea Jenkins, whose creative journey has taken her from painting in a hyper-realistic style to embracing bold, abstract expression.

We talk about the music that fuels her work, the joy and freedom she’s found since becoming a full-time artist, and the power of finding your creative tribe when you work alone. Andrea shares why she retired early from teaching art, the compromises creatives sometimes face between making money and making art, and the advice she’d give to anyone wanting to start now — no matter their age or experience.

It’s an honest, joyful conversation about reinvention, persistence, and trusting the creative process.

This week, Susan and Joni dive into what it really means to live, create and finding your Inner 'wild' without compromising yourself. Bring inspired by Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed 'and Elizabeth Gilberts 'Big magic' We talk about creative ruts, is it ok to settle, the awkward reality of “living our values,” and the sheer effort it takes to keep going when life is throwing everything at you (including dodgy gigs and wardrobe malfunctions!). There’s laughter, truth, and the reminder that staying wild doesn’t mean being fearless — just stubborn enough not to quit.

This week we chat with international private chef, TV presenter and food writer Philippa Davis whose culinery adventures have taken her from high-end kitchens to the front of the camera.

We talk about her journey to success, the performative pressure of cheffing, hilarious behind the scenes stories and how she kept going - even when no one was watching.

Philippa shares why showing up, staying busy, and saying yes to the next thing can be the secret ingredient to long-term success.