Joni and Susan discuss the expectations we put on ourselves, other people and the weight of everyone else expectations!

Joni de Winter and Susan Grant are back and this week they have a very special guest Actor/Musician Geri Allen. Geri is currently starring in 2024 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Musical 'Operation Mincemeat'. In amongst Geri's brilliant stories about the industry we discuss how Geri made her West End Debut in her 40's whilst navigating being a new mum.

We talk about how we can be made to feel that it's too late to 'make it', as well as her career highs and lows so far, creative processes and why we make trauma funny.

This episode is filled with hilarity and sound advice and is a 'must listen' for anyone who feels disappointed with where they find themselves in their career or hasn't even started yet. Let Geri's story inspire and motivate you to move forward with true 'gumption'!

Season 4 Episode 1 of The Not Just B.S Podcast

In the episode we dive into the messy middle of the creative process - where motivation hides and deadlines loom. We talk about recognising that you're actually moving forward (even if it doesn't feel like it), learning to sell yourself without cringing and why sometimes you have to trust the final version. We also discuss setting aggressive but realistic deadlines and the good old question of how much you trust your gut feeling! Whether you're chasing a project, starting over, or working. out the right way ahead with a current project - this one is for you!