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Not Just B.S

por Joni de Winter and Susan Grant

Artes escénicas Superación personal

Temporada 5

The End Of Season Q and A - A finale of truth, laughter and creative chaos

For our season finale we are turning the tables and answering your questions - along with a few unforgettable ones from our guests this season. Nothing is off limits.. apparently. It's warm, it's witty, and yes - we are absolutely running on caffeine and perseverance. Join us for a final laugh, a few honest truths, and a celebratory wrap on a season filled with creativity, courage and some very questionable decisions!

Just Be True To Yourself - Working with your brain, not against it - and doing business your own way - with special guest Kirsty Heap

This week we’re joined by business empowerment coach Kirsty Heap, who’s on a mission to help people stop comparing, start creating, and build businesses that actually fit them. Kirsty shares her journey from HR to coaching, how being dyslexic and ADHD once felt like being lost in the forest — and how she turned that into her strength. We talk about finding fresh ways to tackle tricky tasks, breaking big goals into manageable chunks, and why accountability can make all the difference when you work for yourself. We also dig into the realities of running a creative business, leaning into nature for clarity, and what it really means to be true to yourself when the world keeps shouting “do it this way.” Practical, funny, and full of truth bombs — this one’s for anyone ready to stop comparing and start trusting their own rhythm. www.kirstyheap.com

The Tipping Point - When The Final Straw Becomes The Spark

This week, we’re talking about tipping points — those moments in life and creativity when you’re ready to give up… or finally get going. From the BBC’s Riot Women and the lessons it offers about using your voice, to our own battles with perfectionism, songwriting procrastination, and learning new skills we explore how frustration can flip into fuel. We share how close we came to giving up on our newsletter, what keeps us hanging on, and how “enough is enough” can sometimes be the push you actually need. Funny, honest, and a little too relatable — this one’s for anyone standing at their own tipping point. 💬 Plus, we’d love your questions for our upcoming season finale — send them in!

Trust It - And It Will Unfold: Fear, creativity and finding courage in the dark with Special Guest Becky Burchell

This week we talk to creator Becky Burchell about her latest project, Women of the Dark Skies — a nighttime pilgrimage across Cranborne Chase exploring the ancient history of the North Dorset landscape. We discuss what it means to trust your creative instincts, how nature adds its own unpredictable elements, and why inviting audiences to spend time alone in the dark can be so powerful. Becky opens up about working outdoors, fear and safety in modern life, and creating profound audience experiences that reconnect people to something deeper. We also chat about authenticity, avoiding the “busy fool” trap, and letting things unfold in their own time. A reflective and uplifting conversation about courage, creativity, and what happens when you finally let go of control. 🌙 Find out more about when you can be part of Women Of The Dark Skies at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/73427297153

Buy The Ticket! Faith, Flyers And The Art Of Getting Bums On Seats

Remember when promoting a show meant drawing a poster and handing out photocopies? Simpler times! In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of getting people through the door — from when to cancel an event to when to hold your nerve and trust your audience will show up. We dive into whether COVID broke the collective trust between venues and ticket buyers, how tough it can be to afford theatre tickets (especially if you don’t live near one or have a family), and why accessibility — in marketing and in mindset — really matters. Plus, we dream up some radical new ideas for audience engagement… like pet-friendly theatre. 🐾 Because hey, if the dog can come, maybe more people will too. A funny, heartfelt chat about community, courage, and keeping the lights on — one ticket at a time.

Do It Now! Why waiting won't make it happen - and doing it now just might! With special guest creative practitioner Ruth Woods

This week we chat with Ruth Woods, creative practitioner and founder of Craft School Oz, about her winding creative journey — from jobs that fuelled her imagination to those that simply paid the bills. Ruth shares brilliant insights into running a creative business, the balance between creativity and admin, and how social media can be a friend (not a foe) for makers. We also talk about her self-publishing success, her new workshops on getting your own book out there, and the importance of doing it now — at any age. An inspiring listen for anyone who’s ever said, “I’ll start when…” https://www.craftschooloz.com

Get Ready With Us - Big Hair, Big Thoughts and the Myth of the Emerging Artist

It's a bit of a whirl-wind this week - we're getting ready for a show, doing Susan's hair, and recording a podcast all at once (because...multi- tasking creatives right?!) In between the tonging and the pre-show nerves, we chat about what it really means to be an 'emerging artist' - and why that label shouldn't just belong to the young! We talk about the challenges of building a creative career outside of big cities, and why your post-code shouldn't define your potential. A funny, honest, behind the scenes catch-up from two artists who are still very much emerging - just with better hair! You can book tickets for Glitter Guilt and Good Intentions on our website now! www.belle-street.com/gigs

Hang In There!

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. @ALRjewellery @mermaidnerissa @anne_louise_sings

Communicate - Delegate! - From gig chaos to creative lessons worth sharing

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."

Be Part Of It - With Special Guest Ben Francis - Big Chats About The Small Steps That Matter

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.

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