Don’t Let Dave Win

In the first episode of Series 2, I am chatting to actor and film-maker Jacob Dudman. We reminisce about our time at school together, as well as discussing how everyone cares too much about what others think of them. Jacob is currently working with Talk Club Charity, a mental health charity providing support including exercise, talking, and therapy groups. You can access their webs

In the final episode of Series 1, I am chatting to award winning playwright and actor Benjamin Salmon. We discuss Ben's one person show 'Blowhole', which he performed at the Soho Theatre in 2022. We also discuss being queer and how important authentic representation within the industry is, as well as why actors should always strive for the scariest jobs. Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarss

In this episode, I chat to movement director and theatre-maker Gavin Maxwell. Gavin opens up about his journey with both ADHD and autism, and we discuss how important it is to be open about what we need in order to bring our best work to a room. Gavin is the co-artistic director of GymJam Theatre. You can check them out here: https://www.gymjamtheatre.com/Music by Odinn Orn Hilmars

In this episode, I chat to actor Mona Goodwin. She spoke to me about her experience of navigating the industry as a new mother, and what more needs to be done to support working mothers in the acting industry. We also discuss side jobs and how valuable they can be, sexism within the industry, and the importance of sharing your creations and not letting perfectionism win.PIPA is a r

This week I'm chatting to Odinn Orn Hilmarsson, who created the stunning music for this podcast!Odinn is a composer, sound designer, filmmaker and video editor. This conversation covers topics including self-loathing, PTSD, and imposter syndrome. Odinn courageously opens up about his long battle with his negative inner voice, and has invaluable advice on how to come to terms with i

In this episode, I chat to cinematographer, lighting designer and writer Alex Dando. We discuss the challenges of being a young female in a male dominated industry, the highs and lows of creative careers, and Dando's journey with epilepsy and insomnia, and how both affect her inner voice. Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Hana Walker-Brown (author of 'A Delicate Game', creative director of Broccoli Productions) discusses how her negative inner voice has been quieter in recent years. We discuss her journey into her multi-disciplinary career and why it's important for her that she's not forced into one box. She also discusses her clinical diagnosis with ADHD and how that helped to qui

My guest this week is actor and writer Solomon-Sean Gordon. Our conversation covers topics including racial discrimination within the acting industry, the importance of a strong support network, and the challenges that come with being open about mental health struggles. Solomon has a unique and very inspiring story, having left the industry for a number of years before deciding to

In this episode, I chat to actor, writer and TV presenter Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Extraordinary) about her negative inner voice. We discuss topics including grief, entering the acting industry at an older age than most, and the final episode of Derry Girls. Siobhán offers invaluable advice to actors about getting rid of any internal deadlines

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