Find Your Magic

Ed & Rob sit down with Marc Svensson, founder of the queer mental health nonprofit You Are Loved , to explore the intersection of identity, purpose, loss, and healing. Marc shares his journey from growing up in a small Swedish town and working in fashion design, to pivoting into psychology and LGBTQ+ mental health advocacy. Along the way, he opens up about personal transitions, the rising ment...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the legendary Ben Cooke—celebrity hair stylist, co-founder of Lockonego, and creative force behind some of the most iconic looks in pop culture. But this isn’t a conversation about fame—it’s about finding magic in real life. Ben opens up about: Losing his father at 13 and the way grief shaped him Coming out later in life and discovering freedom in Austra...

In this very special episode—the first in our Behind the Magic series—we turn the mic on ourselves. Fresh from hosting our first Find Your Magic retreat exclusively for gay men, we sit down just days after the retreat to reflect on everything that went down: the magic, the messiness, the late sign-ups, and the moments of deep connection that reminded us why we do this work. This is the real, behin...

In this heartwarming episode, we talk with Mark Guest —aka Marky B, aka Magic Mark—about what it means to return to your joy later in life. Once a young magician performing at film premieres (including Jurassic Park for Steven Spielberg!), Mark took a detour through a 20-year corporate career before finding his way back to magic—this time through the world of mentalism and mind-reading . He shares...

In this episode of Find Your Magic , we sit down with Steph Weatherill —former TV producer turned founder of House of Dog , a soulful and sustainable dog-care business that's helping London’s dogs live their best lives. From producing acclaimed series like Don’t Tell the Bride and A Place in the Sun , to building a business from scratch in her 50s, Steph shares the real story of mid-life reinv...

In this episode, we sit down with  Dominic Franks , food writer, content creator, and the force behind  Dom in the Kitchen. From working in fashion and experiential events to becoming one of Instagram’s favourite home cooks, Dominic’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention. We talk about following your passion, the moment his career took off, and the realities of social media success. About Domin...

In this episode, we welcome Alexis Gregory , a playwright, performer, and theatre-maker whose work explores queerness, identity, and the power of storytelling. Alexis is known for creating bold, thought-provoking work that blends activism with humour, heart, and connection. Alexis shares his journey from being a fearless child performer to carving out his own space in the theatre world—overcoming...

In our second episode, we welcome Michael Burgess and his remarkable journey from dancer to senior diplomat to influential advocate for African arts and culture. As the Founder and Executive Director of Creative Resilience International, Michael has dedicated his career to uplifting Black and underrepresented creatives in art, design, and culture. Michael shares his inspiring story of growing up i...

In our first fascinating episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Owain Gwynfryn Evans, who shares his journey of balancing two contrasting careers: Doctor of Chiropractic and celebrated baritone opera singer, as well as his latest venture, Big Gay Out, a London-based events organisation creating inclusive spaces for gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men. Owain opens up about navigating his early...