Sophie Deen is a multifaceted entrepreneur, children's author and dedicated advocate for the ethical use of AI. She runs Bright Little Labs, an award-winning kids media company that focuses on education in twenty-first century digital skills, such as computer science, coding and critical thinking. In this episode, host Matt Moseley talks to Sophie about creating stories to educate and empower children, her creative use of AI and why AI literacy is essential for all. Website: www.s...

Sam Read-Graves is a BAFTA nominated video game developer and ex-teacher. He has made many games and is the creator of Trolley Problem, Inc., a darkly comedic narrative game based on real world philosophy. In this episode, Sam discusses what brought him into the world of game design, his experience teaching young people and developing games, and why it's so important to him to lead an independent games company. Website: https://www.readgraves.com/ Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifi...

Sally O'Reilly is a writer whose versatile work spans the creative arts and beyond. She writes for performance, page, and video. Her work often combines the theoretical, the technical, the comic, the fantastical, and the psychosocial. In this episode, Sally talks about her sideways entry into the profession of writing, how she was inspired by working in a pub in London's Soho for many years, and she goes into great detail about the challenges of writing an opera for the first time or be...

Ivan Michael Blackstock is an artist and creative director whose work has been performed in iconic venues across the world. In this episode, Ivan explores the different roles he occupies in his work; how he uses choreography as expression and the processes behind his work, TRAPLORD, an Olivier Award-winning show that uses dance, theatre and spoken word to explore raw and confrontational themes of mental health and masculinity. Instagram: @ivanmichaelblackstock Website: Ivan Michael Blackstock...

Professor Michelle Williams Gamaker is an artist filmmaker whose work explores critical alternatives to Western cinematic storytelling. Her award winning films have featured in the British Film Institute, and she is currently a Wolfson Fellow at the British Academy. In this episode, Michelle talks about her early process of filmmaking at art school, how she sees her film set as a teaching space, and her co learning project, exploring the relationship between tutors and students. Instagram: @m...

Simon Keep is a sound artist, musician, researcher and educator. He is the founder of Holkham Sound and has created sounds for film and TV, and he also runs a music charity called Clip. In this episode, Simon talks all about the role of a sound artist, how he teaches students to be creative with sound and some of his favourite sounds that he's collected. Instagram: @holkham Website: https://www.holkhamsound.com/ Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Monique Foulger works as an associate producer at Opera Holland Park, as well as being a founding member of InGiving. In this episode Monique delves into how she got into the world of opera, the magic of creating spectacular theatre performances, and how a short work experience became a full-time job. Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Harris Elliott is a multi disciplined creative director and stylist with 20 years experience working across the fashion, art, and music industries. In this episode, Harris discusses what it means to be a stylist and artistic director. He talks about the myriad of skills and attributes required to be successful in those industries, and about all the different ways that you can gather inspiration and research to inform your work. Instagram: @harriselliottstudio Website: https://harr...

Abbas Zahedi is an artist who grew up in Shepherds Bush, West London. He works with sound, installation and performance art. In this episode, Abbas will be talking about his route into art after first studying to become a doctor, how he maps spaces and captures feelings through his artwork, and we will also learn more about the many different aspects of his art practice. Instagram: @abbzah Website: https://abbzah.com/ Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Kimmy Beatbox is one of the UK's top beatboxers. They started their career busking in Liverpool and Manchester, and now they perform across the UK and collaborate with global brands. In this episode, Kimmy talks about why busking on the street is so important to them, and how they create unique sounds with just their body. And we're going to hear about why they're so passionate to teach beatboxing to people young and old. Instagram: @kimmybeatbox Discover more about UAL Awarding Body...

George Yarnton is an artist and illustrator from Ipswich, who has designed for magazines such as Enemy and Vice, as well as for the music industry and skateboard brand. In this episode, George talks about how he develops his unique illustration style, how he maintains a career as a freelancer, and what other design interests he has which help him with his career. Instagram: @yarnd0g Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Anna Ssemuyaba is a screenwriter who has worked on many different projects across film and TV. She was named by Deadline as one of the UK's 10 Rising Stars of 2020 and featured on the 2019 Brit List. In this episode, Anna talks about how she got into the notoriously competitive screenwriting profession, how she gets inspiration for her characters and storylines, and we will hear what her advice is for young, aspiring writers. Channel4 Screenwriting Competition BBC Production Trainee Scheme&...

DINES® is a Creative Director and international keynote speaker based in London, UK. He's currently active as founder and Creative Director of multi-award winning creative agency, Studio BLUP London. In this episode, DINES® talks about how he founded his own creative studio at a very young age, how he inspires young people today to get into the arts, and his new initiative, BLUP Academy, an online learning resource for young creatives all around the country! Instagram: @_dines Website: htt...

Roberta Mazur is an Arts Manager for the charity Arts 4 Dementia. She designs and organises arts and creative workshops for people living with early stage dementia, as well as curating and holding exhibitions of their work in public places. In this episode, Roberta shares what it's like working at the intersection of arts and charity, what she's learnt from her time running her own gallery, and the impact her current work has on her and the people involved. Website: arts4dementi...

Christopher Lakewood is an accent modification and dialect coach, working across film, TV, and theatre to coach actors. He also teaches at major acting schools and is an actor himself. In this episode, Christopher shares more about his own accent and dialect training and how he prepares actors for performance, and we'll hear some of his amazing accents along the way. Website: www.lakewoodamdc.co.uk Discover more about UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Rieko Whitfield is a multidisciplinary artist based in London. She has recently been an artist in residence at the Tate Galleries and has gathered a following through live performances at galleries in London, such as the Victorian Albert Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Arts. In this episode, Rieko shares how she balances her different artistic disciplines, how her new pop album fits into her art practice, and how a chance encounter with fellow multi-disciplinarian David Lynch support...

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Eli is a composer, producer, DJ and teacher. He works with young people teaching media and music and also composes and produces music for commercial clients amongst other things. In this episode, Eli explored the importance of community in his creative process, delves into how he produces for multiple clients at the same time, and discusses how his teaching practice and production work have informed one another. Instagram handle: @dj_eli.t Website: https://www.elituray...

Chris Barrett enjoyed an exciting career in photojournalism before starting up social enterprise thinkFOUND, a sustainable furniture design company that utilises reclaimed materials in London. The enterprise also offers training and work experience opportunities to young people in the community, providing them with pathways into employment and experience in a creative industry. In this episode, Chris shares anecdotes from some of his amazing adventures taking photos around the world, as...

Suzannah is an up-and-coming fashion photographer who recently graduated from the London College of Fashion with an MA in Fashion Photography. Suzannah’s projects focus on social issues which resonate with her and her community and she cleverly collides them with traditional fashion photography techniques. Her final project has been published in multiple photographic magazines and across many news outlets. In this episode, Suzannah explores why determination is key, and stresses t...