Creatively Freelancing

Send us Fan Mail In the last of this season's podcasts, I talk to actor and voiceover artist, Deborah Whyte about one of the fundamentals - generating income. Deborah can be found on Twitter/X under @debredwhyte If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms. Pleas...

Send us Fan Mail If you have a young family and work in the creative industry, this is a must listen! Erika Sanderson talks to me about how she balances parenting, the day job and her acting career. Erika's website is: http://www.erikasanderson.com/ Erika has also kindly provided these links mentioned in the podcast that you might find helpful https://pipacampaign.org/ https://motherswhomake....

Send us Fan Mail For those of you who don't consider yourself a credible creative because you can't carry it out full-time, this one's for you!  Rebecca Fairnie, actor and playwright, has a forthright chat with me about how she sees imposter syndrome in her situation. You can find Rebecca under @rebeccafairnie on twitter (x) and Facebook. If you would like to hear a particular topic...

Send us Fan Mail Finding work is something most creative freelancers struggle with at some point. Here to discuss her experience today is Actor, Lynsey Beauchamp. You can find Lynsey on Instagram under @lynseybeauchamp If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms. Ple...

Send us Fan Mail It was a joy to talk to Actor, Playwright and Head of The Justice Analytical Unit at the Scottish Government, Catherine Bissett. We chat about how she manages to successfully carry out all of the above with such aplomb! Mentioned in this episode - https://bridgesactorsagency.com/ Link to placeholder script: https://salamanderstreet.com/product/placeholder-by-catherine-bisset-2/ Yo...

Send us Fan Mail Ashley Barlow is an Actor, Director, and Theatre maker who shares some insight into how she can turn her chronic illness into a positive. You can find Ashley on Twitter / X under @ashmarlene or on Instagram under either @ashbarlow_actor or @ash.and.pmdd If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me thro...

Send us Fan Mail Graham (Graz) Richards kindly shares his experience of hiring freelancers and what attributes he's looking for. Graz's Website is - https://audiblevisions.wixsite.com/audiblevisions And you can find him on twitter under @AV_Drama Mentioned on this episode - Sarah Golding's brilliant Quirky Voices workshops - https://quirkyvoices.weebly.com/quirky-workshops.html If y...

Send us Fan Mail One of the topics that comes up most often is work-life balance. In this episode, renowned actress, playwright and tutor, and all-round good egg,  Debbie Cannon talks about how she manages this. Debbie's website is - debbiecannon.org You can also find her on twitter / X under @debsca  If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@we...

Send us Fan Mail Creative Entrepreneur and Holistic Insightful Life Coach, Sascha Cooper answers some big questions in episode four. How do we know if we are on the right path? You can contact Sascha or find out more about her work on her website: www.saschacooper.co.uk or @saschacopper on Facebook. If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a gues...

Send us Fan Mail Improviser and Actor, Paul Connolly discusses a topic that isn't discussed as much as perhaps it should be. He helpfully talks about how he combats loneliness in his profession. Mentioned in this podcast - Edinburgh Acting School Actors' Gym - https://www.edinburghactingschool.com/actorsgym Edinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) - https://www.epad.org.uk/ Paul can...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle McKay is a professional theatre producer and runs Genesis Theatre Productions. In this episode, she shares some hints and tips about looking after your finances as a freelancer. You can contact Michelle through the Genesis website: https://www.genesistheatreproductions.co.uk/ or on Twitter/X via @Mckayshell or @GenesisTP2024  If you would like to hear a particular topic d...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us dream of giving up our "day jobs" to do something more creative. In the first episode of Creatively Freelancing, I talk to TV, film, and theatre actor Stephen Corrall about doing exactly that! You can find Stephen under @stephencorrall on Instagram. If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take pa...

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to the Creatively Freelancing Podcast! A brief introduction from me, Wendy Lap, and a little detail on what to expect in the coming weeks. If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take part yourself, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platf...