Will Brooks Will Brooks is a freelance artist and designer who mostly works with licensed properties, especially Doctor Who. For five years, Will was the in-house ‘photo’ artist for Titan Comics’ Doctor Who ranges, providing more than 160 covers. He’s also produced artwork for Big Finish Productions and the Doctor Who Experience, and was the… Continue reading The Power of Saying “Yes” with Will Brooks
You've probably heard someone describe a performance as "electric," or "electrifying," and may even have used that term yourself. But how does that kind of performance happen, and what does it have to tell you about your creative practice? I'll tell you in this short episode. If watching your kids build a pillow fort makes… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #113: The Electricity of Aliveness
Richard Wilmore My guest this week is Richard Wilmore, the host and executive producer of the wildly successful daily talk and variety series Make Your Day Richer TV. From 2016 to 2022, he hosted the award-winning The Richard Wilmore Show. He also co-hosts the Wolf Media Fest podcast. Behind the scenes, Richard helps numerous podcasts… Continue reading Making TV Magic from Scratch with Richard Wilmore
All those little things you think are weird about you? They're the things that make you unique. That make you stand out. It's time you embrace your weird instead of running from it. I'll tell you why in this short episode. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of the week—to… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #112: Embrace Your Weird
There's a pervasive notion out in the world that art requires suffering, that suffering for it makes you more noble...etc. etc. etc. If you've fallen prey to this belief, you can relax: I'm about to tell you why it's nonsense. Suffering is optional. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #111: Suffering Is Optional
Nev Fountain Nev Fountain is an award-winning writer, chiefly known for his work on the BBC sketch show 'Dead Ringers' in both TV and radio incarnations. He has alsocontributed to many other programmes, including Have I Got News for You and Newzoids. He is a principal gag writer for satirical magazine ‘Private Eye’ and contributes… Continue reading Radio, Novels, and Surprising Twists with Nev Fountain
Hamstrung by the notion that you're not enough? This is the episode for you. I have two reasons why you're wrong in this short episode. If you're tired of feeling like you can't get out of your own way and want to FINALLY make some progress toward your creative dreams, let's talk! Want more tips?… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #110: Are You Good Enough?
Elle Jaye Elle Jaye supports powerful and resilient working moms who want to put an end to the power struggles with their child, so they become a strong team instead of adversaries. The working moms realize they are women first, and mothering is another job they do. By disrupting this mindset, the women step into… Continue reading Working Moms, Power Struggles, and Creative Liberation with Elle Jaye
In the wild, chaotic world of 2025, we tend to think we have to pay attention to EVERYTHING. Here's why you might want to challenge that belief and ignore it instead. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #109: Ignore It
Lizzie Hopley Actress and writer Lizzie Hopley was born in Liverpool and trained at RADA. As an actress, she has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Globe Theatre and recent screen work includes Black Doves and upcoming feature film Fackham Hall. As a writer, her radio sitcom Green won Pozzitive TV’s Funny Dot… Continue reading Imagination, Inspiration, and Creative Resilience with Lizzie Hopley
