Creative Soundscapes with Margaret Soraya

Send us a Text Message. After a recent workshop led by  Kate Jones from Neon Living in my Creative Haven community, I wanted to share some of my own thoughts on how I work with my own inner critic. Join me on an early morning walk on the Outer Hebrides with Skye my whippet, as I talk about whats happening in my life at the moment as well as how I cope with my inner critic!  Sign up to the next Cre...

Send us a text Join me as I chat with Adele and Max Warner Tate about making YouTube videos. We discuss how creating video content for personal enjoyment can help overcome the intimidation of public critique. We talk about of working with a partner,and how this eases the workload. Talking through why there arent more females on YouTube. Talking about time constraints and the delicate balancing act...

Send us a text From the depths of self-reflection to the height of imagination, I recount my recent struggles and triumphs in this episode.  An in-water photography exhibition, my new book "Within Hebridean Seas," and the upcoming Creative Light Festival in Scotland. Plus, I've got some exciting news on an offer from Creative Haven to help you find your voice.  On location on the Is...

Send us a text Listen in to hear Margaret reflect upon her inspiring day which began with a chat with Claire Walsh for next week's upcoming podcast, moved on to a photography teaching session with the delightful Keela and culminated in some evening beach down time and swim.  Chatting about what she learned from both experiences, Margaret gives an insight into her life, health and battles.  An...

Send us a text  Being alone often fosters my most innovative thoughts and it's a necessity for me to spend some quiet time each morning, letting my mind wander and create. However, creativity isn't just about enjoying solitude, it's about finding the right balance of alone time and meaningful interactions. Engaging in deep, thought-provoking conversations, whether it's during m...

A podcast recorded on location as I revisit the beach in Holland that holds a special place in my heart. I share personal, nostalgic moments of my childhood and discuss the importance of family connections and ideas around generational patterns.   I am beginning to explore how these experiences have shaped my life and work. I also touch on the value of scheduling time for creative pursuits and per...

Send us a text Imagine taking a leap of faith and stepping out of your comfort zone, only to discover a newfound sense of confidence and personal growth. That's precisely what happened to our incredible guest, Lesley Lintott, who conquered her chronic shyness by participating in a masterclass last year. In today's episode, we delve into Lesley's inspiring journey and discuss the pow...

Send us a text A first-ever outdoor podcast recorded during a trip to the Isle of Mull.  In this solo episode Margaret talks about the great things that happen when we have space and time. You can also see the video version over on YouTube.  Sign up to the next Creative Light Festival here: https://creative-light.co.uk/ Sign up to my newsletter to hear first about new retreats: Follow me on Instag...

Send us a text Margaret has been thinking for a long time about sharing more of her lifestyle whilst being out and about in Harris, passionately believing in the physical and mental benefits of the outdoors. Be transported from her doorstep in Harris to the beautiful beaches. Wondering why it has taken so long to do this she has realised that starting something new takes time and 'letting go&...

Send us a text Christina Golian is a creative and well-being coach based in Scotland. Her career has taken many twists and turns over the years including wedding photography, journalism and coaching. In common with many people, she re-assessed her work and family life during lockdown and we learn where this has taken her. Listen in to hear Margaret and Christina explore the origins of self belief,...

Send us a text Listen to Margaret's inspirational and moving description of  her long journey home to Harris. Creating a home as a single parent for her 2 young boys was the start of her 20 year struggle to get to where she is today and she expresses her emotions beautifully. She persevered, working tirelessly to provide a stable family life whilst following her own belief in her ability to d...

Send us a text Margaret catches up with Carien Borst, an artist who lives and works in the Netherlands. She chats about how she struggled with creating a business while maintaining her art's authenticity.  A flow state (being in the moment and creating freely, forgetting everything around you) was hard to achieve during this period. Carien explains that art is like a muscle you can train. You...

Send us a Text Message. Margaret shares her own thoughts on gratitude in the episode after the monthly theme in Creative Haven was gratitude in December. To find details of joining Creative Haven please go to https://creative-haven.newzenler.com To find details of the Creative light Festival go to https://creative-light.co.uk Sign up to the next Creative Light Festival here: https://creative-light...

Send us a text Maria Murray is a multi-talented and passionate artist who uses whatever media is appropriate to create the image she wants to produce.  Based in the beautiful village of North Waltham, she is described as a nature-obsessed, flower-loving, story telling artist.  She explains her deep understanding of the why behind her work - a blend of a love of gardening coming from covid and a de...

Send us a text Bill Ward is a photographer and actor living in Bristol, specialising in creative landscape photography. His photography is mainly project based and he has a strong leaning towards water and enjoys creativity using abstract, ICM and multiple exposure.  Margaret welcomes back Bill to the first episode of her 2023 podcasts.  Always highly entertaining, he describes how he manages his...

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Send us a text Mali Davies is a talented photographer, YouTube filmmaker, podcaster and graphic designer. Despite a love of photography from the age of 6, he explains how he felt pushed into the commercial world of graphic design as it's difficult to earn a living as an abstract artist. It took him many years to realise that photography was the one thing he really wanted to do. His photograph...

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Send us a text A contemporary landscape artist from Scotland, Ellis O'Connor works in the field of painting and drawing.  She's been a practising artist for 7 years and during that time has been quite nomadic, living in Iceland, Noth Uist and recently Skye and is drawn to elemental, atmosphere places 'on the edge'.  She is one of 10 artists worldwide chosen to sail around the A...

Send us a text Chloe Heuch is a writer living in North Wales and has just published her debut novel, Too Dark to See. Having always had a passion for writing. she completed an MA in creative writing and has had short stories and poems published. Currently, Chole divides her time between her family, writing and  teaching part-time. Longstanding friends since university, Margaret and Chloe explore l...

Mark Kirkland is a Social Worker based in Glasgow and combines his demanding, full-time job with scuba diving, snorkelling and creating the most wonderful underwater photography.  He beautifully articulates how he has learned how to differentiate between coping with the pressure of the work and stress. His passion for Scotland and the sea was ignited during family holidays in Dumfries and Galloway...

Send us a text Listen to Margaret's thoughts during some downtime  after photographing a  Lews Castle wedding. She reflects on introversion and not having a voice in her younger days.  She remembers that no-one listens to the quiet, softly spoken ones. Never assume that quiet means unconfident or lacking direction.  There's a very big difference between shyness, confidence and introversi...

Send us a Text Message. Listen to Margaret's thoughts on how to make decisions during times of change and are struggling how to find an answer.   She quotes Glennon Doyle's 'Be still and Know' when you are trying to find answers ........'.  Stop, rest and process the change.  Let her know what your 'Be still and Know' looks like .... Sign up to the next Creative...

Wendy is a photographic artist, who lives in Surrey. She feels most at home with her camera in the natural landscape, where she finds a quietness that serves her creativity. Join Margaret as she chats to Wendy about her life as a photographer, exploring what drives and motivates her. She beautifully illustrates her approach as 'seeing silence'. The next 12-18 months will hopefully see Wendy become...

Send us a text My own thoughts during a new series of  solo podcast episodes recording during my trips. This was recorded during a trip to the Hebrides with Skye - a first trip away with my new whippet. Making some space for being creative, or simply having some breathing time always pays off for me. I always have the most powerful thoughts that go on to become reality and change things for me. Wh...