In our first fascinating episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Owain Gwynfryn Evans, who shares his journey of balancing two contrasting careers: Doctor of Chiropractic and celebrated baritone opera singer, as well as his latest venture, Big Gay Out, a London-based events organisation creating inclusive spaces for gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men.

Owain opens up about navigating his early life, eventually finding harmony between his creative passion and his desire to help people, and how his diverse experiences have shaped his approach to life and work. Owain has truly found and is living his magic and a great example that it is never too late to do what you love.

About Owain Gwynfryn Evans

Owain holds a Master’s degree in classical singing from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he was awarded the Keith Bonnington Prize for Male Voices. His operatic repertoire includes roles such as Harašta in the OFFIE-winning production of Cunning Little Vixen with Hampstead Garden Opera, and Antonio in Le Nozze di Figaro, which won the NODA London Opera Award. He has performed in productions such as Tristan und Isolde, Cavalleria Rusticana, and Il Pagliacci at Grange Park Opera and West Green House Opera.

As a Doctor of Chiropractic and the Clinical Director of Backspace, the clinic he founded in 2016, Owain leads a multidisciplinary team focused on empowering patients through education on posture, movement, and lifestyle. He holds additional qualifications as a Personal Trainer, and his expertise includes Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Dry Needling, and Peripheral Joint Manipulation. He is also a Board Director for the British Chiropractic Association.

In 2023, Owain founded Big Gay Out, an events company for gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men, providing a unique space for socialising outside of the usual gay scene. He is also about to qualify as a life coach, specialising in small business coaching, helping others achieve freedom from their businesses while balancing passion with practicalities.

Connect with Owain

• Owain’s Website: www.thebackspace.co.uk
• Follow Owain on Instagram: www.instagram.com/owain_gwynfryn_baritone
• Big Gay Out Events: https://nas.io/big-gay-out

About the Podcast

Welcome to Find Your Magic. We’re Ed Pike and Rob Sykes, co-founders of Find Your Magic, a company dedicated to supporting mid-lifers to create an exhilarating next chapter. This podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with individuals who are living or actively pursuing their magic: the thing or things they love to do either through their work, personal life, or both. We explore their journeys, the ups and downs, setbacks and successes.

• Website: www.findyourmagicretreats.com
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