Creativity Talks 23: Let's Talk Creative Challenges
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Creativity Talks 23: Let's Talk Creative Challenges

With my own creative challenge (The 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge) on the horizon in just a few week's time I wanted to dedicate the final episode of 2021 to talking about creative challenges such as...
Creativity Talks 22: Guest interview with Laura Pashby
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Creativity Talks 22: Guest interview with Laura Pashby

In this episode I speak to writer and photographer Laura Pashby. We had a wonderful conversation about her recent book, her creative process and about the little details. Listen in as we discuss wh...
Creativity Talks 21: Guest interview with Kolbie Blume
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Creativity Talks 21: Guest interview with Kolbie Blume

In this episode I have a wonderful in-depth discussion about watercolour and creativity with artist and educator Kolbie Blume. This episode is packed full of inspiring quotes, thoughts and advice f...
Creativity Talks 20: Taking Risks and Making Mistakes
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Creativity Talks 20: Taking Risks and Making Mistakes

In this episode I delve deep into why we should take risks and make mistakes in our creative practice. I talk about pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and embracing the mess that is our own...
Creativity Talks 19: Guest interview with Stacie Bloomfield
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Creativity Talks 19: Guest interview with Stacie Bloomfield

In this episode I chat to illustrator and creative, Stacie Bloomfield. We had a wonderful (nearly hour-long) chat about all things creative including her thoughts on why you need to give yourself m...
Creativity Talks 18: Writing an Art Book - Tackling a Large Creative Project
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Creativity Talks 18: Writing an Art Book - Tackling a Large Creative Project

In this episode I want to discuss a little 'behind-the-scenes' of my forthcoming book: Sketchbook Challenge. I have literally just delivered a stack of sketchbooks to the publisher along with a lar...
Creativity Talks 17: Guest interview with Maizie Clarke
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Creativity Talks 17: Guest interview with Maizie Clarke

In this episode I talk to illustrator Maizie Clarke. We discuss all about her work as a watercolour illustrator and her thoughts on creativity. Listen in to find out what she means by "Solving pro...
Creativity Talks 16: Guest interview with Alison C Boards
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Creativity Talks 16: Guest interview with Alison C Boards

In this week’s episode I talk to artist, teacher and author Alison C Board. We discussed things like ‘not putting your paintings on a pedestal’, about creating a ‘stubborn club,’ our thoughts on th...
Creativity Talks 15: Productivity, goal setting and time management for creatives
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Creativity Talks 15: Productivity, goal setting and time management for creatives

In something a little different, today I wanted to address a question I get asked a lot by friends, followers and listeners - "how do you do so much?" That's right, today I want to talk briefly abo...
Creativity Talks 14: Guest interview with Lisa Drupstein
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Creativity Talks 14: Guest interview with Lisa Drupstein

In this episode I interviewed drama therapist and creative, Lisa Drupstein. We had such a fun conversation and discussed what a drama therapist does, how growth comes from discomfort and also how f...
Creativity Talks 13: 7 Tips for Sustaining a Regular Creative Practice
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Creativity Talks 13: 7 Tips for Sustaining a Regular Creative Practice

In this episode Susan discusses 7 of her top tips to help sustain a regular creative practice. These are things she does herself PLUS things recommended to people taking part in her annual 30 Day S...
Creativity Talks 12: Guest interview with Gabriela Aguirrezabel (Printherapy)
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Creativity Talks 12: Guest interview with Gabriela Aguirrezabel (Printherapy)

In this week's episode I speak to Gabriela Aguirrezabel from printherapy.com. Gabriela Aguirrezabal is a social designer with experience in youth care innovation. She just founded Printherapy as a ...
Creativity Talks 11: Confidence and Courage
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Creativity Talks 11: Confidence and Courage

In this episode of Creativity Talks I share a 'Tea With Susan' discussion that was originally filmed as a video in April 2021 as part of my Inspire Creative Membership. These 'Tea With Susan' discu...
Creativity Talks 10: Guest interview with Joanne Hawker (founder of #MarchMeetTheMaker)
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Creativity Talks 10: Guest interview with Joanne Hawker (founder of #MarchMeetTheMaker)

This special episode is an interview with creative business owner Joanne Hawker. Joanne is a designer and maker living and working in Somerset. She predominantly creates special occasion greeting c...
Creativity Talks 9: Just Do Something
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Creativity Talks 9: Just Do Something

In this episode of Creativity Talks, Susan discusses the importance of just doing something. This is all about creativity and that we need to fuel it regularly by small inputs or outputs. Sometimes...
Creativity Talks 8: Guest interview with Sophie Butrymowicz (Search Press)
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Creativity Talks 8: Guest interview with Sophie Butrymowicz (Search Press)

In this week's episode I talk to a creative individual who works at Search Press, the leading art and craft publisher in the UK. In our interview Sophie talks about how creativity has helped her pe...
Creativity Talks 7: Guest interview with Sara Funduk (Course Craft)
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Creativity Talks 7: Guest interview with Sara Funduk (Course Craft)

In this special guest interview I talk to creative business owner and mum Sara Funduk. We had a fabulous discussion about the two sides to her creative work - her own art and also her e-course plat...
Creativity Talks 6: Dealing with Creative Burnout
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Creativity Talks 6: Dealing with Creative Burnout

In this episode Susan discusses Creative Burnout - what it is and ways you can deal with it and get back to creating. This is an essential episode to listen to if you are feeling that feeling of ti...
Creativity Talks 5: Positive Language and Creativity

Creativity Talks 5: Positive Language and Creativity

In this episode Susan discusses the importance of positive language on our creativity. Hint: It's super powerful! She delves into the types of words we may hear ourselves say that are negative and ...
Creativity Talks 4: The Importance of Creative Play

Creativity Talks 4: The Importance of Creative Play

In this episode Susan shares with you her thoughts on the importance of creative play. This episode includes one of Susan's 'Tea with Susan' discussions - a previously recorded video tutorial that...
Creativity Talks 3: 10 Things to Surround Yourself with to Boost Creativity

Creativity Talks 3: 10 Things to Surround Yourself with to Boost Creativity

In this episode Susan goes through 10 things to surround yourself with to boost creativity!
Creativity Talks 2: Five Easy Creativity Boosters

Creativity Talks 2: Five Easy Creativity Boosters

In this episode Susan discusses five easy creativity boosters that you can integrate into your daily life. These are simple things that you can do regularly that will serve to inspire you. 
Creativity Talks 1: Introduction and What is Creativity?

Creativity Talks 1: Introduction and What is Creativity?

Episode 1 is an Introduction to the whole show, Creativity Talks, and will hopefully explain exactly why I have decided to create this show, what to expect in each episode and of course why I feel ...