Reclaim Your Voice

In this episode of Reclaim Your Voice , Savanna is joined by feminine embodiment mentor Sherisse Bisram for a powerful conversation about healing, confidence, self trust and reconnecting with who you already are. Sherisse shares her journey from a career in the performing arts into the work she now does supporting the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls. We explore how childhood experie...

In this solo episode of the Reclaim Your Voice podcast, Savanna Madden reflects on her experience speaking at the Flamingo Business International Women’s Day event in Manchester. After delivering five masterclasses across the afternoon, Savanna shares a powerful realisation that sits at the heart of her VOICE framework. Confidence does not grow when we stay still. It grows when we step into the st...

What does it mean to truly reclaim your voice as a woman in business? In this powerful episode of Reclaim Your Voice , Savanna Madden is joined by Raimonda Jankunaite, speaker, visibility mentor and founder of Women Thrive Media. Raimonda shares her journey of losing her confidence and sense of identity in her twenties and how that experience shaped her mission to create global platforms that ampl...

Personal brand, visibility, launch strategy, and recurring revenue are at the centre of this conversation with online business strategist Matt Hall. In this episode of Reclaim Your Voice, Savanna Madden and Matt explore how to build authority online, move beyond one to one work into scalable offers like memberships and group programs, and create launches that convert through genuine value. Matt sh...

What happens when you know you are capable of more in your business, but something still holds you back? Welcome to Reclaim Your Voice , a confidence in business podcast hosted by confidence coach and speaker Savanna Madden. This show is designed for women in business who are stepping into their next level of leadership and want to grow with clarity, authority and aligned confidence. This podcast...

What happens when you lose confidence completely and have to rebuild your voice from the ground up? In this first solo episode of Reclaim Your Voice , confidence coach Savanna Madden shares the story behind her work, her journey from performing arts to entrepreneurship, and how losing her voice through burnout and vocal nodules became the catalyst for building an award winning theatre school and a...

James Aconley is the Principal of four Pauline Quirke Academy theatre schools across North and East Yorkshire, supporting over 500 children every weekend. In this episode, James shares how he scaled a performing arts education business while keeping the personal touch, building a strong team culture, and putting confidence and life skills at the centre of every decision. We talk about leadership a...

After forty weeks of podcasting, this episode marks the final chapter of the Acting Coach Network podcast. In this reflective solo episode, Savanna Madden looks back on what this podcast has been, what it has taught her, and why now feels like the right moment to close this chapter and prepare for what comes next. Savanna shares the biggest lessons she has learned from showing up consistently ever...

How should you start 2026 if you feel behind, overwhelmed or unsure of your next move? In this episode I explain why reflecting on the year you have just had is the most powerful and strategic way to set goals for the year ahead. Rather than rushing into January with pressure and comparison, this episode invites you to slow down, gain clarity and move forward with confidence and intention. I share...

What happens when a drama teacher stops trying to do everything alone and starts building systems that support both her students and herself? In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I'm joined by Jackie Stuart, founder of StageAbility, a multi site drama school she has grown over the last 17 years alongside raising her family. Jackie shares her journey from being made redundant w...

In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I’m joined by business mentor and class based industry leader Krissy Monaghan for a conversation that is honest, practical and incredibly value packed. Krissy has spent over a decade in the children’s activity and performing arts business space and has experienced growth from every angle. From building and leading large networks to mentoring bus...

In this episode I chat with Jack Seager, founder of the Community Interest Company Jack Seager School of Dance. Jack is deeply committed to making dance accessible for every child and every family, and he shares the powerful story behind building a dance school rooted in community, inclusion and opportunity. Jack takes us through his journey from young performer to business owner, opening up about...

In this incredibly heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Diane Neave, founder and franchisor of Rascals Theatre School. Diane opens up about her remarkable journey, from building a thriving franchise to receiving a life changing cancer diagnosis at the most pivotal moment of her business journey. Diane speaks with honesty and warmth about navigating chemotherapy, surgery and recovery wh...

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Matt Zina to dive deep into his brand new book The Trinity Acting Method, a method twenty years in the making and already an Amazon bestseller on pre sale alone. Matt opens up about the limiting beliefs that almost stopped him writing the book, the mindset work that helped him break through them and the yearly exercise he gives his actors to shed ol...

In this episode of The Acting Coach Network podcast, I sit down with accountant and business owner Sam Cantrell, the woman behind In for a Penny Accountancy Services and the hugely popular Accounting for the Arts community. Sam has become the go to financial guide for creative entrepreneurs, theatre school owners and performing arts organisations who want clarity and confidence around their accoun...

In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I'm joined by certified business coach and Advanced Meta Ads Strategist Gwen Baird for an honest conversation about visibility, alignment and what it really takes to grow a creative business without burning out. Gwen shares her journey into the online world more than twenty years ago, how living with an invisible illness has shaped the way...

In this episode I am joined by actor and drama coach Heather Nye, whose journey into the performing arts and coaching world is rooted in courage, self belief and a deep commitment to helping young people grow in confidence. Heather started out volunteering in drama classes simply because she loved working with children and wanted to be part of something creative. That choice led her to discover a...

In this episode of the Acting Coach Network Podcast, I sit down with Tom Newton, co-founder of Middleweek Newton Talent Management, MN Academy, and the groundbreaking MN Awards - the first Ofqual recognised awarding body to specialise exclusively in film and television. Tom shares his journey from actor training to casting professional, agent, and now education entrepreneur, and the pivotal role s...

Are you ready to take your creative career to the next level? In this episode, I talk with Matt Zina, acclaimed acting coach, author, and creative entrepreneur, about how to grow your career, not just your craft. Matt shares his insider insights on how performers and creative professionals can navigate today’s evolving entertainment industry, build a sustainable business around their art, and embr...

Are you constantly working in your business? Teaching every class, answering every message, juggling every task and wondering how to create more freedom and growth? In this solo episode, I share what it really means to step into a CEO mindset as performing arts business owner. I talk about how I used to teach seven days a week, when everything depended on me, and how things began to change once I...

In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I speak to mindset and accountability coach Kirsty Knott about her journey from a corporate HR career to coaching. We discuss the importance of mindset tools in navigating tough times, understanding procrastination, and the impact of imposter syndrome. Kirsty shares practical strategies for rewiring the brain for success, making decisions during...

In this episode of The Acting Coach Network Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Taborn, founder of Jazz Hands Performing Arts and The Performing Arts Pro. For the past 15 years, Katie has been creating spaces where confidence can flourish through the performing arts from children’s classes and parties, to after school clubs, women’s dance workshops, and even dementia friendly sessions in nursing homes. S...

In this episode I sit down with actor, dramaturg, writer and coach Sarah Day. Sarah trained at ArtsEd and is now represented by BBA Management. Alongside her stage and screen work, she’s the founder of Speak Up with Sarah, a LAMDA coaching business that helps students of all ages build confidence and communication skills, and Day by Day Productions, where she writes bespoke scripts and showreel ma...

In this episode of the Acting Coach Network podcast, I chat with actor, educator, content creator, and twin mum Bethany Wilson (aka Bethany Unwin). Bethany shares her journey from training in musical theatre at Bodywork Company to performing professionally, launching multiple I Am Pro theatre schools with her husband, and building her online community through The Performer Journals. We talk candid...

In this episode, I get to chat with the brilliant Katie Zakkak, a drama teacher turned creative entrepreneur to explore her unique journey from directing high school productions to running her own creative business, Much Ado About Drama. Katie shares her path from studying Educational Theatre at NYU, to leading productions at St. Cecilia Academy, to launching a thriving Teachers Pay Teachers store...