Explore every episode of the podcast Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in Life
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| Steve Goldberg: Purpose, Piano and the Goosebump Compass | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:35:16 | |
Creativity as a necessity in the age of AI. Steve Goldberg is a passionate advocate for the role of creativity in a rapidly changing world, and in this episode he shares his conviction that finding meaning and purpose beyond professional life will become increasingly vital as artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work. Steve, a former tenured professor and global consultant, shares his philosophy of "following my nose" and staying "awake to possibilities," which has led him down some truly "magical and unexpected paths".
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| Regina Linke: Traditional Training Unlocks Modern Creativity | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:37:33 | |
Cultural heritage, a challenging mentor and the bridge between free expression and disciplined practice. Regina Linke is an illustrator and writer dedicated to celebrating traditional Chinese art and philosophy in a modern way. Regina's childhood interest in drawing was initially stifled by rigid instruction, and she went on to study business in college followed by a career in international development. It wasn't until a move to Taiwan, her parents' homeland, that she reconnected with her artistic passion. In Taiwan, Regina immersed herself in traditional Chinese brush painting. Despite an initial struggle with the structured learning environment, she credits her critical teacher with pushing her to develop a unique artistic voice, one that blends her Western upbringing with Eastern aesthetics. This fusion led to the creation of The Oxherd Boy, an online comic that grew from her desire to explain complex philosophical concepts to her young son. Regina discusses the evolution of The Oxherd Boy into published books, and the challenges of adapting her deeply personal work for diverse audiences while staying true to the core message. In this episode Regina offers invaluable advice for aspiring creatives: find joy in the process, but also embrace the discipline of practice and the humility to learn, while illustrating how unexpected paths can lead to profound artistic expression. Key Takeaways
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| Peonies, Paint and Personal Growth with Sally Jean Fox | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:25:06 | |
How age and life experiences can reignite artistic passions long buried beneath the weight of societal expectations. For this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sally Fox, a once-aspiring artist turned leadership consultant. After years of letting grades and external validation dictate her creative identity, Sally bravely broke free from the chains of self-doubt. Now in her 70s, she revels in her creativity, embracing art, writing, and performance with newfound vigour. We discuss the pivotal moment during a flight from Japan that sparked her artistic renaissance, as she realized that her creative essence could no longer be suppressed. Our discussion also touches on the barriers many face in reconnecting with their creative selves, particularly the pressures of childhood and societal norms that often stifle artistic expression. Sally reflects on her own childhood, where the judgement of others led her to abandon her natural artistic inclinations. Through her narrative, she emphasizes the importance of nurturing creativity in later life, encouraging listeners to reclaim their artistic identities regardless of age. Sally’s insights not only inspire but also challenge us to consider how we can cultivate a more creative existence in our daily lives, reminding us that creativity flourishes when we allow ourselves the freedom to explore, play, and express without fear of judgement. Whether you’re an artist at heart or someone who has yet to find your creative outlet, this conversation is a gentle nudge to embrace your inner artist and explore the vibrant world of creativity waiting to be unlocked at any age. Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Sam Kimberle – polymer clay and fine art | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:39:35 | |
As much as she loved art at school, Sam Kimberle wasn’t the ‘art kid’. The material she most liked to work with was considered a craft material with no fine art usage, and so not valued within her art education. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Laura Reed – paper florist at her own wedding and believing that, like nature, you can't get it wrong | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:33:23 | |
Ever since being awarded the coveted Creative Shield in Year 6 of middle school, Laura Reed was considered the ‘arty’ one in the family, and was lucky enough to have a good arts experience at secondary school too. Next came her art foundation course, which took her creative explorations in a different direction than she had originally envisaged. The ebb and flow of going where life takes you continued, as Laura took a job after uni that led to bigger and brighter things in the world of visual merchandising and window designs. As we have seen with other guests, a successful design career often means that your role at work becomes less and less creative, so Laura filled the creative void with her own crafting projects at home. Fast forward to making plans for her wedding, and, out of desire and financial preferences, Laura hand made decorations for the big day, including crafting flowers from paper. Little did she know that this personal project would take her in a different direction again, and that in a few years she would be making paper flowers for other couples’ weddings and window displays, publishing a book teaching others all about the craft, and even creating acrylic templates for students of her paper crafting workshops. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Julie Carrick Dalton – from puppet shows, to pre-med, journalism, farmer and author, with a sprinkling of blueberries | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:31:26 | |
This episode's guest, US author Julie Carrick Dalton, made an impulsive purchase a few years ago. Some people panic buy a pair of shoes or the latest electronic gadget, Julie panic-bought a forest, complete with bears and moose. CreativityFound.co.uk Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Adam Roe – storm chaser, catastrophe modeller and eco-crafting forward thinker | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:28:57 | |
As a young boy in Bermuda, Adam Roe was fascinated by hurricanes and storm chasing. He choose to study geography at uni, hoping it would be less inside and studying and more outdoors and doing, which to a degree it was. There was also a lot of music in his life at that time, as a member of Southampton’s most organised band – very rock-and-roll – but music ISN’T where Adam’s creativity lies today. Fast forward, and when Adam started crafting with his young daughter, he found her moving on to other things when her attention waned, while he wanted to keep at it. He is, of course, not the only adult to enjoy crafting, so he now makes kits to help other creative grown-ups discover and try new crafts, all plastic free and eco-friendly. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Rabiah Coon - does serving fries in the college cafeteria prepare you for performing stand-up on stage? | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:36:41 | |
For this episode I’m speaking with Rabiah Coon, who gave herself a mission to do one particular, quite scary thing before she was 40. It was originally a one-time ambition but, thankfully, Rabiah has continued with her new creative release, even after moving from the US to the UK right before a global pandemic hit. Rabiah enjoyed writing as a child, and took some courses at college, but was scared to consider it as a career choice. Rabiah is a curious person who likes to explore new things, which is how her career progressed from serving fries to operational management and working in IT. After 20 years in IT her writing is being revived for a new marketing role in the day job, but also for her creative release as a stand-up comedian. Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Lynsey Warren – a magical journey from council tax inspector to crafter and champion of handmade businesses | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:28:38 | |
Lynsey Warren is the owner and creator at Raindrop Crafts, as well as a handmade business coach and virtual craft fair organiser. As a youngster Lynsey loved art class at school, and doing craft activities at home, but she decided not to complete her Art A-Level and settled into a routine of office working. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Amber Leach – falling in and out of love with photography and finding ways to re-discover the love of your art form | 17 Oct 2021 | 00:37:36 | |
Nature photography, music photography, wedding photography, marketing, coaching, this episode's guest was not afraid to try new things and see where they would take her. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Kat Arksey – from social work to writing for children, via bullying and low self-esteem | 03 Oct 2021 | 00:31:05 | |
At uni, studying sociology, Kat Arksey visited poetry reading club nights. She was writing her own poetry, but kept her creations to herself, not feeling confident enough to share her works. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Susan Widlake – graduate in Russian and Bulgarian, IT and pharmaceutical auditor turned milliner | 19 Sep 2021 | 00:32:36 | |
Susan Widlake studied Russian and Bulgarian at university. After that she turned to accountancy, even though she ‘didn’t really like maths that much’. She travelled a lot for her work in the finance and pharmaceutical industries, but at the weekends she would enjoy sewing projects, and even had a little travelling craft box to dip into on train journeys. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Eve Horne – from girl bands to music producing via train driving, depression and loss of identity | 05 Sep 2021 | 00:42:02 | |
What happens when everything you know comes to an end? As a member of two successful girl bands, Eve Horne came crashing back to normality when it all ended, and she had to figure out afresh who she was. In this episode Eve talks about losing her identity and struggling with depression – without knowing what that was – and how she hopes she can help girls and women who find themselves in a similar position now. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Leanne Tibiatowski: surfboards and self-discovery | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:40:27 | |
Turning trauma into art when the ocean closed. First released in December 2021 Leanne’s father took her snorkelling when she was young, and she fell in love with the ocean then. As a teenager that culture became something she pulled away from because of its associations with a traumatic experience, the details of which her brain blocked out to protect her. Even though she was drawn to the ocean, she didn’t go in, and didn’t understand why. Eventually Leanne decided to try surfing just once, while on a break in Mexico. She loved it, but when she got back to her home town of San Diego those associations returned. Luckily she stumbled across a surf therapy group, Groundswell Community Project, that gave her back the joy of surfing and helped her face, navigate and integrate everything she had experienced. So what happens when a pandemic hits and you are told you can’t go in the ocean? In Leanne’s case a form of artistic expression is released, which completely surprised her, and she has continued to embrace and develop. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Your creativity is only good as a hobby!? With guests Tereza Barnard, Gerry Coles and Tara L Lacey | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:10:51 | |
I am taking a break from releasing new episodes for the summer, BUT, I couldn't leave you with absolutely no Creativity Found positivity, so here is a cheeky little bonus episode, introducing you to some of the previous episodes that you might have missed. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Creative reading and listening suggestions from Claire | 18 Jul 2021 | 00:11:55 | |
For this episode it's me. JUST me! Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Lauren Deakin – with a creative degree, what happens next? Working for free, feeling undervalued to starting her own creative business | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:23:02 | |
When you leave university with a creative degree, what do you do next? Trying to forge a career in creative arts can involve working for free and hopping from placement to placement. Then as you start earning money and gain more responsibility your role becomes more about managing and coordinating than actually creating. In this bonus episode I’m talking with Lauren Deakin, who has found her place in the creative marketplace now, but only after a good deal of exploration. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Jonathan Self – from photographing firefighters at 9/11 to founding the first photography and mindfulness course for children | 04 Jul 2021 | 00:22:37 | |
For this episode I’m speaking with Jonathan Self, who has travelled widely and seen what he describes as the best and worst of humanity. We’ll find out how being in New York on 9/11 helped him find purpose and encouraged his interest in photography, and how a walk in Devon sparked the idea for the first online photography and wellbeing course for children, Cultivating Wonder. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Lou Hamilton – dealing with a buried trauma and rediscovering pencil and paintbrush | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:43:37 | |
Lou Hamilton was living an idyllic and artistic life in Scotland when she witnessed the Lockerbie air disaster. Years later she realized that the trauma of that event was still within her, and she started to address that. Lou trained as a coach to help herself and others feel courage and confidence. Age 50, Lou was compelled to start drawing again, which led to her publishing two books (so far) and picking up a paintbrush too. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Maxyne Ryan – Guildhall graduate with soul (and jazz) | 13 Jun 2021 | 00:38:49 | |
Studying at Guildhall School of Music and Drama is challenging and invigorating, rigorous and demanding, and the standard of tuition is world class. This episode’s guest studied there as a mature student, and is grateful for the experience, which burnt through her savings and tested her energy. Find out how Maxyne Ryan ticked that one off her bucket list, and what she did after that too. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Weaving Workshops with Cass Sabo and The Oxford Weaving Studio | 06 Jun 2021 | 00:08:50 | |
Looking for ways to explore your own creativity? Cass Sabo of Oxford Weaving Studio (see S1 Ep3) teaches weaving workshops for all ages. And she's also designed her own Oxford Frame Loom. Find out more, and check out a special discount from Cass at the end of the episode. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Furrah Syed – art you can touch | 30 May 2021 | 00:33:40 | |
Colour energy and art workshops for the blind and partially sighted Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Mark Deeks – playing piano your way | 23 May 2021 | 00:24:46 | |
Mark Deeks wants to shatter the myth that in order to play the piano you need to have started as a child, learnt scales and arpeggios and classical standards, and practised daily. He wants you to play piano for you, for your own enjoyment. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Louise Luton – painting wildlife with oils after 20 years as a teacher | 16 May 2021 | 00:38:29 | |
Louise Luton was a teacher for 20 years, but after realizing she was in burnout she took the difficult decision to leave the profession and embark on a new life with oil paints. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| I think you might like Multispective Podcast | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:02:22 | |
I'm excited to introduce you to the Multispective Podcast, where real people share their stories, much like we do here at Creativity Found. Hosted by Jennica Sadhwani, Multispective delves into diverse perspectives on society and culture, showcasing personal narratives that tackle life's challenges head-on. Hear more about what to expect and, if you’re looking for a podcast that gives voice to the unheard and celebrates human growth and the courage to live authentically, find Multispective wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Multispective Podcast here, or on any podcast platform. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Jon Bond – double exposure photography and coping with mental health | 09 May 2021 | 00:20:06 | |
Jon Bond has trained in theatre studies and media arts, but during the lockdowns of Covid 19 has developed his own creative explorations through experimenting with photographic software. Doing so has kept him creatively active and helped him keep his mental health in check. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Jane Beinart – art from the inside | 02 May 2021 | 00:21:39 | |
After not being accepted onto the university course she wanted to join, Jane Beinart lost her confidence in her art. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Cecilia Poullain – Gestalt therapy, writing and performing solo shows | 18 Apr 2021 | 00:34:33 | |
Cecilia Poullain has had a successful career in law and finance. When she started seeing a Gestalt therapist, she discovered a source of creativity that she has continued to explore, from writing short pieces in French, to writing (and performing) a one-woman show and now working on a novel. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Andrew Wildman – the 'Transformation' of a comic book career | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:51:06 | |
Before the multiverse: from Marvel UK to the brink of disaster. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Peter White – Great Pottery Throw Down Finalist: Part 2 of 2 | 04 Apr 2021 | 00:16:37 | |
This episode is ALL about Peter's experiences on The Great PotteryThrow Down. Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Peter White – Great Pottery Throw Down Finalist: Part 1 of 2 | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:33:25 | |
Peter White had a successful and busy engineering business, perhaps too Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Tara L Lacey – when law isn't right, but theatre is | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:44:29 | |
Tara L Lacey loved drama activities at schools in Oxford and Trinidad, but put the performing arts to the side partway through her university career as she concentrated on becoming a lawyer. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Adriana Saldivar – beauty in urban decay | 07 Mar 2021 | 00:26:42 | |
Adriana is a healthcare worker who finds her escape and creativity through urbex photography. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Debrah Martin – the challenge of writing | 21 Feb 2021 | 00:35:34 | |
Debrah Martin took up writing by joining a course to help her through a very tough time in her life. She is now an award-winning author, and a mentor and teacher for others who want to explore creative writing. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Lesley Wildman RCA – if at first you don't succeed . . . | 07 Feb 2021 | 00:40:27 | |
Lesley Wildman loved her art foundation year, but was disappointed not to get into art college. It wasn’t until she decided to train to be a teacher that pursuing her artistic ambitions became a possibility once again. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Janice Charles: from stress to success via a happy accident | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:18:54 | |
Replacing the rigidity of council architecture with the vibrancy of bespoke hat design. Janice Charles is the CEO of House of Charles, a bespoke hat-design business that thrives on making the seemingly impossibe, possible. Janice's father instilled in her a belief that she could achieve anything she set her mind to, an ethos illustrated by the unique, architectural headwear she now designs for her clients and that is featured internationally in couture magazines. Before she got to this point, however, Janice faced a challenging period of ill health linked to workplace stress, but it was through this struggle that she experienced a 'happy accident' that pushed her towards her true calling. Her initial foray into millinery design started as a personal project to customize a hat for a race day, which quickly got her noticed and encouraged her to further explore this side of her creativity. Drawing from her childhood experiences and her father's encouragement, Janice embraced her creativity. Her bespoke creations, which blend her architectural background with a flair for the unconventional, have garnered attention and admiration, and in thias episode Janice encourages listeners to embrace their unique creative journeys, emphasizing that even from the depths of hardship, beauty and inspiration can blossom. Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Richard Nicoll – later life punk rock | 24 Jan 2021 | 00:40:34 | |
Richard Nicoll had a successful design career, which he loved. As his career became more business-oriented and less creative, he found himself in a bit of a creative hole. So he taught himself to play bass guitar (left-handed, even though he isn't left-handed - long story) and started writing songs influenced by his travels with work. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Morven Shortt – fine art degree at 50 | 10 Jan 2021 | 00:43:41 | |
Finding fine art helped Morven Shortt find her feet. Starting in higher education in her fifties she says was hard, but very rewarding. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Philippa James – realizing mental wellbeing is dependant on creativity | 13 Dec 2020 | 00:33:02 | |
Phillipa James, photographer behind 100 Women of Oxford, dropped out of college, but returned to studies on an art foundation and on to moving image, which gave her a good, creative career in film and television. However, the film industry is not conducive to bringing up a family (at least when both parents are in it) so Philippa took on other roles while her children were growing. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Rob Ballentine – a surprising new venture drawing pet portraits | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:39:15 | |
Rob Ballentine enjoyed drawing as a child, but when it became an obligation he became disheartened. The music business called to his creative nature, but an interest in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) was a stronger draw. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Karen Joy – painting landscapes with acrylics and experimenting with abstracts | 29 Nov 2020 | 00:27:01 | |
When Karen Joy’s boys grew up, she had a ‘niggling feeling’, and joined a watercolour class. But that is a far cry from the acrylic paintings she is so passionate about now. Find out about her journey from printmaking, picture restoration, horses and family to acrylic landscape and abstract painting.
Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Cassandra Sabo – world traveller and weaver | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:31:51 | |
Cassandra's journey from Canada to Oxford has taken a number of twists and turns, encompassing engineering, travelling, having a family and growing her weaving skills and community weaving business. Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Perseverance in Printmaking with Gerry Coles | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:33:41 | |
Printing with linocuts after a not-very promising start. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Tereza Barnard: Entrepreneurship to Artistry | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:22:55 | |
Tereza Barnard had a discouraging review of her art as a youngster, and went on to study and pursue a career in psychology. But something didn’t quite sit right for her. Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| What is Creativity Found? | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:02:29 | |
How does creativity benefit our lives as grown-ups? Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Tyler Schwanke: planning the perfect heist | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:31:23 | |
Initially skeptical about pursuing a career in film, Tyler Schwanke's younger, practical self chose to take a journalism course at college. However, his true calling in film and storytelling beckoned, and he tried out a number of programs, before completing his mixed degree. After college, back in his high-school bedroom at his parents' home, Tyler needed to earn some money, and took a security job, where in his mind he began planning a fantasy of how an aspiring filmmaker might make some money – through nefarious means – to fund his passion. Moving into a recruitment role, Tyler's employer offered funding for further education, and since he had begun dabbling in writing, Tyler took the opportunity to learn more about the craft. Tyler's first published novel, Breaking In – an evolution of his earlier heist fantasy – was not the first he wrote, and in this chat we explore the challenges and triumphs of Tyler's creative process, as he reveals the value he gleans from feedback and self-critique. Tyler’s personal anecdotes about balancing his writing with a full-time job and the support of his wife paint a vivid picture of the grit and perseverance required to succeed in the creative arts, while his insights into the publishing process, including the arduous journey of querying agents and working with editors, offer valuable lessons for aspiring writers. Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Samantha Mackay: sitting with pain and healing through creativity | 12 May 2025 | 00:34:57 | |
Connecting creativity with personal healing. Samantha Mackay felt the pressure of conforming to traditional art forms in school, and much later in life found her voice in abstract painting. In this episode Samantha and I discuss how the pressures of societal expectations can stifle artistic expression, as she shares her journey from a legal career to rediscovering her creative passions. Samantha opens up about the struggles she faced while living in London, grappling with depression and autoimmune issues, and how, years later, creativity became a vital outlet for processing her pain, prompted by an insightful coaching experience that encouraged her to draw without judgment. We also explore the Enneagram as a tool for understanding our motivations and barriers to creativity, revealing how it can guide us towards a more authentic self-expression. Along the way, we explore the profound connection between creativity and healing, emphasizing the importance of embracing our unique paths. This episode is a reminder that creativity is not just about art; it's about how we express our true selves in everyday life. Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Liz Drury: science to sound | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:39:01 | |
Initially hesitant about public speaking, Liz Drury's journey unfolds with unexpected twists, from her scientific studies to her current role as a voiceover artist. As an archeological scientist Liz found unexpected fame from her research on 'prehistoric chewing gum', which catapulted her into the media spotlight. That sparked her interest in the media world, and Liz volunteered and later worked at a local television channel, but when the funding ran out she moved to working on various projects in a sixth-form college. During her time as a 'trailing spouse' – we explain what that means in the episode – Liz took acting classes and explored the training involved in voiceover work. As with most of our guests' stories, this training did not instantly lead to a full-time career in voice work, but eventually – thanks to a redundancy – that was to be the case. Now Liz is also able to enjoy musical escapes by singing in a choir and learning to play the baritone horn – not sure what that is, neither was I! CreativityFound.co.uk Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| From Retail to Runway with Rachel Peru | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:21:58 | |
Model and content creator Rachel Peru on finding confidence and a creative spark later in life. Despite facing a lack of belief from educators, Rachel’s early experiences in drama studies and theatre laid a foundation for her creative spirit, which would be reignited much later after significant life changes, including a divorce. From participating in local charity fashion shows to signing with a London agency, Rachel’s modelling career took off in ways she never expected, allowing her to embrace creative opportunities she once thought were behind her. CreativityFound.co.uk Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||
| Tech, Translations and Storytelling with John Guiver | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:36:01 | |
As the first engineer at a pioneering startup specializing in artificial intelligence, John Guiver’s expertise in mathematics and programming laid the groundwork for his technical career. While still working in this field, John began translating the memoirs of survivors of the 1972 Andes flight disaster, which led to the publication of his own book on the subject, entitled To Play the Game. Writing not only gave John a new creative outlet, but also a profound connection to the stories of resilience and survival that emerged from that tragedy. John's early career as an engineer and mathematician set the stage for a unique perspective on creativity, one that blends analytical thinking with artistic expression. He recounts how his work in AI during its formative years required not only technical expertise but also a creative mindset to tackle complex problems and innovate within the field. Visiting the site of the disaster, and translating the memoirs of crash survivors, not only connected him to a profound human experience but also instilled in him the confidence to pursue writing in a more personal and expressive way. While researching the crash, John discovered a rich tapestry of interconnected lives and shared histories. This theme of community serves as a backdrop for his writing, as he seeks to honour the memories of those who perished while also celebrating the resilience of survivors. In this episode John also discusses the challenges of finding his voice as a writer and emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the writing process, sharing practical insights into his daily writing habits and how his experiences enriched both his book and his life. He encourages listeners to boldly pursue their passions, underscoring the importance of storytelling and connection in the creative journey. CreativityFound.co.uk Affordably advertise on this podcast by emailing claire@creativityfound.co.uk, or book a call here. I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfound Follow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout | |||