The Creative Switch

Why stick with your planned episodes when you can add in another one?  Lorna Gibson, joins me for a bonus seasonal episode. Formerly a ski instructor and latterly a personal trainer, she combined her loves of all things wintry, drawing and woodland animals to create the world of Mr. Bear. Hear how both her stories, and her own journey to becoming a stop motion animator are full of magical mom...

Meet the wonderful Kevin Chesters, author of Amazon bestseller the Creative Nudge as shares his knowledge from years of experience leading strategy for both creative agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi and his clients. He gives us some unmissable tips on brand building, and how to overcome the evolutionary and societal forces challenging our creativity and how to live a happier, healthier, wealth...

We are round rounding off the season with a double Doubting Doris story and a cracking conversation with founder of the Happy Me Project, Holly Matthews. As an actor, author, entrepreneur and mum, she discusses creativity with Nikki and how it plays an important part in everything she does, from helping her clients, to bringing joy and fun into her daily routines. Holly Bio Former TV actress (Wate...

Did you dream of being a star when you were small but have kept your talent hidden? Are you worried it's too late?  Listen to my conversation with soprano Nadine Benjamin to hear how she switched direction at the age of 35 and has since realized her childhood dream. Nadine Nadine Benjamin MBE - Soprano and Empowerment Coach/Mentor Certified High Performance Coach  Accredited NLP Mind Coa...

What does it mean to be highly creative? Listen to my conversation with artist, musician and coach Tessa Richter, to find out and hear her views on creativity, health and accessing your full potential. Bio Tessa Richter Musician, Artist, Business Owner, Coach and author. Having been diagnosed as a Highly Creative Person, she has become an expert on the topic, as well as on how living our potential...

What happens when you smush your creative passion with your career in mental health and well being? Listen to my conversation with guest Emma Bailin, founder of Shared Harmonies, to find out how she did it. Guest Emma Baylin Emma has approaching 30 years’ experience of supporting transformation for people, communities and organisations. She is a highly recognised facilitator, working on the develo...

How do you build creative freedom into your working day? You'll find out in this episode, one possible way from my guest Sara Nisha Adams, along with the story of how her dream of becoming an author at 16 eventually came true. Guest Bio Sara Nisha Adams is a writer and now freelance editor. She lives in London and was born in Hertfordshire to Indian and English parents. Her debut novel The Reading...

Are you in need of tips to stop creative procrastination, or fear of being judged ‘not good enough?’ Lean in to this episode where Coach, Rachel Bamber share brain-friendly techniques to overcome these challenges and the neuroscience behind them. Guest Bio Rachel Bamber is an expert in using powerful, brain-friendly strategies to deliver peak performance. She helps people to work with their brain...

Paulomi Debnath, artist and founder of Handmade by Tinni shares her tips on running this award-winning creative side-hustle along side her successful hospitality career and why her creative switch differs from others. Guest bio Paulomi was born and brought up in India and has lived in London for the past 16 years. She has always been passionate about handcrafted unique jewellery and being an India...

Would you like to be a writer or an author? What style of writing would you like to do? Pernille Hughes shares her creative journey and explains how keeping an open mind about writing styles can allow your creativity to evolve and grow with you.   Guest bio   Pernille Hughes    “ I write funny kissing books, with modern, capable women who have lost their way or can’t catch a br...

Far from being a new therapeutic tool, bibliotherapy has its roots in Ancient Greece. In this episode Bijal Shah introduces us to the techniques of bibliotherapy, and the often surprising ways that reading can help emotions, well-being, and creativity interconnect.   Guest Bio Bijal Shah is a bibliotherapist, counsellor and author. She is the founder of Book Therapy, which offers individual,...

What is it that finally drives people to take the leap and switch to a more creative life? Is it a push away from a lifestyle or job where you don’t feel fulfilled? Or is it a pull towards the excitement and passion of a creative way of living? Chef Theo Michaels talks to Nikki Vallance about the push / pull of his own creative switch. Guest bio Theo Michaels  Executive Chef, award winning au...

Welcome to The Creative Switch, the podcast inspiring the sensibly successful to switch on their unexpressed creativity for a more fulfilled life. In this Season One trailer you'll discover some of the guests joining me over the next ten episodes as we share the how, what, why and who of creativity in relaxed conversations full of inspiration for you to switch on your own creativity. You'll also h...