The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Please note: This episode contains some strong language. Episode 163 is in conversation with freelance motion designer and digital artist Gordon Howie. With a keen interest in filmmaking from a young age, Gordon completed a BA in Filmmaking and Screenwriting whilst exploring his love and talent for animation and graphics. Working...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 162 is in conversation with Scottish BAFTA award winning Director Michael J Ferns. From the age of 12 Michael pursued his passion, greatly inspired by an episode of Taggart filmed at his grandparents’ home. Going on to study filmmaking at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he now extensively works on commercials and bra...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episodes references mental health issues. Please see below for helpful links. Episode 161 is in conversation with Lisa Crabb founder of The Birth and Baby Space. Originally a dance artist, after giving birth to her first child, Lisa retrained to become a NCT licensed practitioner completing a degree in antenatal educati...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 160 is in conversation with CEO of Scottish charity Hearts & Minds, Rebecca Simpson. ‘Improving lives one smile at time’, Rebecca is incredibly passionate about the work of their Clowndoctors and Elderflowers, predominately collaborating with paediatric wards, dementia units and ASN schools to bring joy and laughter to th...

The Braw and The Braw is a podcast about people and their passions. * N.B. Contains some strong language * Episode 159 is in conversation with professional voice actor Lizzie Jobling. Leaving a role within social care, over 5 years ago Lizzie pursued a career as a voice over artist having identified a natural talent for voicing. Establishing herself within the industry, working with a number of gl...

The Braw and The Brave is about people and their passions. Episode 158 is in conversation with creative wedding photographer Stevie Weir. A highly experienced photographer, Stevie travels all over Scotland, capturing the real emotion and spontaneity of a couple’s big day, whilst working creatively to produce standout images that leave a lasting impression. Photographing weddings is something which...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 157 is in conversation with artist Rowan Rosie. Studying Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, Rowan has carved out a successful career as an artist living and working in Glasgow. The use of colour and light in her work is inspired by the places she has explored whilst travelling and livin...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 156 is in conversation with Joanna Susskind founder of the hugely popular and highly successful All The Young Nudes life drawing club. She established Toad’s Caravan- a co-working space in Glasgow for freelance creatives alongside running her animation and design business. Joanna is a people person who delights and excels...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references mental health issues and sexual harassment. Please see helpful links below. Episode 155 is in conversation with Scottish folksinger Iona Fyfe. Winner of Scots Singer of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018, Iona’s musical journey to date has included a number of highlights namely touri...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 154 is in conversation with Marissa Keltie and Caroline Gilmour of The Eves. From TRNSMT to Country to Country and King Tut’s, as well as opening for The Shires at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, this Scottish pop duo, established in 2018, have achieved great success becoming one of the UK’s most promising female groups in rec...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode references mental health issues. Please see below for helpful links. Episode 153 is in conversation with artist, writer and creative director Boo Paterson. From journalist to music manager, exhibiting artist to circus ringmaster, Boo has a wealth of skills, expertises and experience with an innate willingness to...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains some strong language. Episode 152 is in conversation with Laura Maginess and Victoria Halliday of GLASGLOW GIRLS CLUB. Offering exclusive deals and discounts, as well as events, workshops and much more, this member’s website welcomes the women of Glasgow and beyond to experience the city and to join a s...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode contains some strong language. Episode 151 is in conversation with Marie-Anne McGrattan who as a secondary school drama teacher, trained dance teacher and singer is definitely a triple threat when it comes to the performing arts. With a few defining moments along the way giving her the confidence to pursue her p...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 150 is in conversation of Lyn Hamilton, founder of community interest company Wee Red Upcycles. Taking her love and talent for crafting and upcycling and combining it with an innate passion for helping others, Lyn has created a safe, inclusive and encouraging space offering opportunities to vulnerable young people and adu...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 149 is in conversation with Heather Tosh. Creating and hosting the brilliant podcast Women Who Fail where guests are invited to share their experience with failure, Heather acknowledged a personal need for some support in keeping on track with her projects and in turn founded Let’s Huddle- “small accountability groups hel...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 148 is in conversation with Eleanor Cunningham and Jaime Molina who have joined forces to create 10,000 Hours- ‘a photographic project which celebrates and shares the stories of craftspeople in all 32 different regions in Scotland’. Artist and proprietor of The Edinburgh Larder, Eleanor has always had a keen interest in c...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 147 is in conversation with professional singer and vocal coach Chris Judge. Growing up performing alongside his parents in clubs and pubs, his early musical education set him on the pathway to success. In addition to singing with the likes of Deacon Blue and touring with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Chris is also the found...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 146 is in conversation with singer songwriter RED. Discovering her innate talent and passion at a very young age, RED had management in the US by the age of 12, with pursuing a career in music the goal from the outset. Collaborating with top producers, releasing her own music as well as doing covers, RED has accumulated a...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language. Episode 145 is in conversation with Creative Director of Finnieston Clothing Ross Geddes. As ‘Glasgow’s Modern Heritage brand’, Finnieston Clothing looks to tell the story of the industrial workforces of the city’s past with quality and durability at the core of everything they create. Working...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language. Episode 144 is in conversation with professional dancer and choreographer Martin J Barnes. Moving from Scotland to Amsterdam at the age of 20, Martin has had an incredible career to date, training and performing with ISH Dance Collective for a number of years before branching in to TV and comme...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. Contains some strong language. Episode 143 is in conversation with superstar beatboxer Bigg Taj. Discovering an innate ability to imitate and create sounds with his voice as a teenager, Taj has been honing his craft ever since. From Celtic Connections to Coronation Street, Taj embraces opportunities to showcase his unique so...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 142 is in conversation with the founders of The Audio Story Company who make immersive audio stories for young listeners. What started as a fun covid-induced lockdown activity to entertain their nieces has now turned into a fully fledged company, with actor, arts facilitator and voice artist Sarah Miele and sound designer...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. N.B. This episode includes some strong language. Episode 141 is with co-founder of Creative Entrepreneurs’ Club Medeia Cohan. Having worked across a number of industries including sports, fine art, events management and marketing, Medeia has a plethora of experience which in more recent years she has channelled into helping other...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 140 is in conversation with musician, composer and music producer Kenny Inglis. BAFTA and RTS award winning, Kenny has been writing and producing music professionally for over 20 years with TV and film credits including Six Feet Under, CSI, Fifty Shades Freed and also BBC, ITV and Channel 4 documentaries. Studio engineer...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 139 is in conversation with founder of Creative Spark Theatre Arts Jen McDonald. Set on pursuing a career in musical theatre, Jen soon discovered a real love and innate talent for teaching and working with others to inspire them in their own creative endeavours. With a focus on instilling confidence in young people she ha...