This is Disruption

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Happy St. Patrick's Day! I was over the moon to record a special festive episode with the incredibly talented Irish Artist Shauna Anseo. Shauna is a powerhouse and is as hard working and driven as they come, in this episode she kindly gives us a peek into her background and shares her artistic journey to date. With plenty of great s...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! My good friend Trips and Pieces kindly hosted a recording of this podcast in his beautiful east London home where we had a great chat back in September. We discuss creativity, finding your style, embracing the freelance life, doing what makes you happy and the many ways to express yourself creatively and as an artist. Many thanks to Trip...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Street art blogger, documentarian, and interviewer Inspiring City takes a turn in the interview seat for this one! We dive into Stu’s journey from editing Wikipedia pages to documenting London’s street art scene, and discuss how East London and Brick Lane influenced both of us. He shares insights from interviewing some of today’s most in...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! In this episode I was lucky to speak with an artist whose work I really love. The Misfortune Teller is a london based artist hailing from Glasgow, who has a unique approach to art informed by his background in advertising.  We talk about the importance of honestly combined with humour, being your own raw material, as well as dark prophec...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! I had the honour of sitting down with the amazing Aoife Dunne, a force of creative energy and someone I greatly respect. Aoife has an inspiring story of initially encountering barriers, experiencing profound loss, and ultimately embracing her artistic rebirth. Growing up in beautiful Galway (where we both agree the wild Atlantic way shap...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! I was so delighted to speak with an artist I greatly respect and admire in this episode. Street art legend My Dog Sighs kindly joined me to share the story of his creative evolution, from primary school teacher to internationally celebrated artist. We chat about the birth of Free Art Friday, which evolved into it's own cultural move...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Bonus Episode!  Introducing Quint. This bonus episode captures a profound conversation with a street artist whose journey defies conventional artistic narratives and reminds us of the transformative power of creativity. Quint transforms ordinary, often gritty and neglected urban spaces into places of beauty. His artistic journey began at...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! How does one become a Paralympian? Vanessa Wallace's answer might surprise you: "Red lipstick, a tweet, and a year of saying yes." I was lucky to speak with the incredible Vanessa Warner, a former Paralympian, who shares the journey that took her from facing serious health challenges to representing Great Britain at the Pa...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Have you ever heard of an Urban Artist's Academy? I was delighted to have a chat with the lovely ATILA - A talented artist, educator and inspiring workshop facilitator who has turned his passion for art and graffiti into a powerful tool for developing self expression and transformation in others. In this chat you'll hear about...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What happens when an Irish artist decides to swap a career in teaching and commercial illustration work for sharing her work on the vibrant streets of Barcelona? Meet an absolute legend: Tiny Hands Big Heart, whose artistic journey took her from back home in the hills of Donegal to the bustling art scene of Spain. Tiny shares her unexpec...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Today's episode features the talented Irish DJ and producer, Get the Jackets, as he shares his journey from his roots in Mayfield, Cork, to the bustling city  of Toronto. Despite having no formal training, he turned his brother's musical influence and a knack for drawing into a passion for music production, starting with FL Stu...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What happens when a serendipitous discovery in a charity shop turns into a flown blown artistic journey? I was so delighted to have not one, but two opportunities to chat with the fabulous Haus of Lucy, a multimedia artist who playfully turns classic ceramic figurines into modern art pieces. Lucy shares her steps from a chance encounter...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Meet Jenny Draper, the brilliant mind behind "Mavericks: Life Stories and Lessons of History's Most Extraordinary Misfits." In this episode, Jenny shares her unique journey from her days as a Viking reenactor in the North of England to the bustling streets of London, trading theatre costume dressing for a vibrant career in...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! How exactly does one go from being a passionate self proclaimed "vandal", keen to do as much damage as possible, to becoming a holistic healer helping others?  This episode tells the transformative journey of today's guest, Tich,  who did just that. Tich takes us on a journey from the urban streets of North West London to...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! I had a serendipitous encounter with a kind stranger at Amsterdam Dance Event this year, who turned out to be the ingenious DJ / Producer Anverso, also known as Tom Vanderbauwhede. Since hearing his story, I've become so personally inspired by the limitless possibilities in DJing and I knew this was a story that had to be shared.  T...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Halloween Special! Prolific street artist RX Skulls kindly joined me for a chat where we discuss his world of vibrant skull imagery and unique street art installations. We discuss how a childhood passion for cartoons and comics led him down the path from digital graphic design and photography, how he came to create the iconic skull we kn...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Super excited to share this conversation with the legend BeatFox, the UK's three-time Vice Beatbox Champion and an incredibly talented calligraphy artist, who shares his journey in the fusion of sound and art. Raised in a time without the tools we now take for granted like YouTube, BeatFox honed his beatboxing skills by mimicking ev...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! This was a really special conversation, and one you're not going to want to miss. Tune in to hear the transformative journey of All Seeing Ra, a remarkable street artist who turns emotions and personal experiences into spontaneous, vivid creations. Raised in a spiritually diverse household, Ra has found therapeutic solace in art, em...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Jessica Booty's artistic journey is a fascinating tale of overcoming personal fears and embracing the magic of performance. Growing up between the UK, Switzerland, and the US, Jessica's diverse background deeply influenced her creative expression. This episode uncovers her early battles with stage fright and the pivotal moments...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What happens when a corporate careerist trades in their hotdesk for a paintbrush? I'm so excited to share this episode as it is with a very dear friend of mine, the wonderful Hells Gibson. Hells is a North London-based artist whose journey from graffiti to a creative corporate job to now being an acclaimed artist and muralist is not...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What drives an artist to move from traditional painting methods for the raw energy of street art? Rosie Woods, the visionary muralist known for her stunning large-scale works and innovative use of textures and light, joins us for this episode of This is Disruption to shed light on her incredible artistic journey. Discover how a childhood...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What happens when two jazz musicians from Cape Town decide to electrify the world with their unique sound? In this episode we unravel the story of Goldfish, the South African electronic duo making waves from their base in San Diego. Goldfish dialled in from Switzerland for this episode, the birds in the first half are the backing musicia...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What if you could relive the gritty magic of the UK's underground rave scene? Join me, Rua, as I sit down with Mark Wright, also known as DJ Pressure M, to discuss the birth of the UK rave scene and Mark's experience of a music revolution. We talk about the emergence of illegal raves, warehouse parties, and the pirate radio sta...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! Meet Endless Artist - The prolific London based artist who has made an indelible mark on both on the streets and in the galleries. This episode explains his unique creative process, blending digital and traditional techniques to produce layered mixed media masterpieces. We discuss the exhilarating risks and freedoms of creating illegal s...

Send a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde! What if the walls around you could give you messages on hope, love and heartbreak? Well, if WRDSMTH, the legendary LA-based street artist and writer, is in the area, that might just be the case.  In this episode WRDSMTH shares his journey from comic book enthusiast to an internationally celebrated muralist in the very first episode of &q...