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!

In this season finale, we hand the mic to you! Listeners and past guests fire questions our way — from the funny to the heartfelt — as we reflect on creativity, chaos, and what’s next.

In this powerful episode we sit down with our guest, actor Benedict Hurley, who opens up about the rollercoaster of performing through personal trauma, teaching young people to find their voice, and the pressure of not fitting into the casting mold.

From grief to the stage, popularity to self-worth, this is a raw honest conversation about showing up when life hits hardest.

Whether you're a creative, a` parent or someone who's been told you don't quite 'look the part' this one's for you!

Joni de Winter and Susan Grant discuss their latest creative projects and how the advice from their guests this season have affected the creative process of creating their two new shows. They also chat about creative spaces and the 'Dare to Do' group on Facebook - an online space for creatives to set themselves challenges and talk about how they are getting on with their creative projects.

We are excited to introduce our guest this week - Jason Ward. Jason is a creative consultant that we love working with and we thought it was about time to introduce him to our podcast audience.

Jason has over 20 years of senior strategic, creative and operational experience with established brands including Disney, Carnival Uk and Celebrity cruises.

We love his approach to starting, developing and seeing creative projects realised - and we have chatted through so many of ideas and projects with him. His advice and pointers have been invaluable and so we just had to invite him to be a guest.

Find out more about Jason on

www.jasonwardcreative.com

www.jasonwardcreative.substack.com

@jasonwardcreative

Our guest this week is Bryony Purdue, singer, song writer and producer extraordinaire! We talk to her about how she has built a successful career and about writing and producing her new EP.

There are lots of great stories and advice for creatives so get comfy and settle in!

www.bryonypurdue.com

@lifeofbryony