AFEW Great People Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Bringing listeners light-hearted entertainment through a series of interviews with Essential Workers and Creative Artists.
We start by asking our guests:
‘What three works of art have most impacted you in your life?'
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#2 - Nick Alexander - Ballet and the Military
July 22, 2021 09:13 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBMajor Nick Alexander from the Australian Army talks of his experience as a professional ballet dancer before joining the military, relating to how the values he held dear in one career could be built upon and has resulted in fuelling his success in another.
#16 - Cate Carter - Australian Army Officer and Former Stage Manager
July 22, 2021 09:01 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBCate Carter talks through her experience of a life in theatre and the arts before joining the Army and bringing what she learned to the fore in a completely different career path that surprisingly has many similarities.
#22 - Laura Fowle - Motherhood, public service, and reconnecting with the arts.
December 21, 2020 16:19 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBLaura Fowle is a Naval Officer based in the UK, born and bred in the New Forest in Hampshire. From the age of 3, Laura was a keen participant at the Milton Academy of Dance where she studied and performed Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance for 15 years. She joined the Royal Navy in the late 90s, at 18, but her love of dance and the theatre never left her and has remained an important part of her life from those early days until now. Laura is what you might call an arts layman - if she likes ...
#21 - Dr Michael Stanton - Assistant Professor at California State Uni on the effects of stress on health behaviours and how the arts can help.
December 15, 2020 17:24 - 31 minutes - 57 MBDr Michael Stanton is a licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor at California State University, East Bay. Dr. Stanton's research examines how stress affects health behaviors, and his clinical work integrates mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy to treat both mental and physical health problems. A frequent presenter at both national and international scientific conferences, his articles have been published in such journals as Molecular Psychiatry, American Jo...
#20 - Sam Wright - On how acting, particularly theatre, brings to life a sense of fulfilment.
December 08, 2020 18:22 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBSam Wright is an actor who trained at Identity School of Acting and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her recent theatre credits include Paulina in Winters Tale which toured to Paris, Emma in Mike Bartlett’s contractions at Hen and Chickens Theatre and Carol in new writing Flight of Fancy by James Mannion at the White Bear Theatre. She is a member of Third Person Theatre – a dramatic improv group and over lockdown has performed with them in remote International Dramatic Improv Fest...
#19 - Brian Voakes - On how design, book publishing, IT & Finance jobs led him so far; but a calling in his 60s sees him pursue his passion for performance art.
November 29, 2020 10:28 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBBrian Voakes is an actor whose career has taken him on unlikely journey that started at his high school drama club, saw him study Psychology at college and embark on a first career in finance. As evidence of how it’s not unusual to take many paths in life, Brian found himself in a timely place after emigrating to the UK and being one of the first designers in the country qualified with an IT degree; his second Bachelors degree. His rare talent was sought after and some 25 years in design...
#18 - Tom Worley - On being called up by the military to aid with essential work in the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 22, 2020 10:50 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBAfter studying Architecture at Nottingham University, Tom Worley Joined the Navy shortly before the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001, whereupon his idea of travelling the world in a genteel manner was rudely awakened in HMS Cumberland with a chemical alarm prior to the second Gulf War. After considerable time learning to Dive as a Mine Clearance Diver, more time serving in the Arabian Gulf followed; clearing mine danger areas and ensuring gas and oil flowed to the UK. ...
#17 - Dr Kaushik Murali - On providing essential eye care to millions of rural Indians and how millions of rupees won't necessarily bring you happiness.
November 14, 2020 14:27 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBDr Kaushik Murali is based in Bengaluru, India, and does amazing community outreach work with @sankaraeyehospitals that has helped over 2 million people in rural India with their eyesight. In recognition of Dr Murali’s essential work and Diwali, a wonderful Hindu festival which symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance; the afew Great People podcast brings you this uplifting episode where we discuss how millions of rupees won't ne...
#16 - Cate Carter - From stage management to opera and the Australian Army..
November 07, 2020 14:39 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBIn respect of Remembrance Sunday in the UK on the 8th of November 2020, afew brings you this special military episode featuring Cate Carter. Cate is an officer in the Australian Army and a former stage manager. She worked in opera, theatre, puppetry, circus, and rock and roll before joining the Army where she is currently the editor of the Australian Army Journal. Cate is completing a PhD on Civil-Military Relations which has got her thinking about the intersection between arts and arms....
#15 - LEIO - AFEW treats you to an exclusive listen to the stunning upcoming single Euston Road and stories of Fields of Gold!
November 01, 2020 09:42 - 43 minutes - 80 MBLEIO is one of the hottest upcoming singer-songwriters of the year. This episode features two of LEIO's tracks, her debut single 342 and an exclusive listen into Euston Road from her soon to be released EP. We treat you with an insightful look into LEIO's artistic inspiration by taking you on a journey that includes Eva Cassidy's version of Fields of Gold and how you can build the life you want. Once in a generation a talent so pure and forceful breaks through and sets the world aflam...
#14 - Becky Huddy - Event Manager come Amazon Warehouse Associate and back again!
October 25, 2020 09:45 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MB“As we build up to our customer service focused performance night this October, 2020, in this episode we bring you Becky Huddy, who having been furloughed from her job in the events industry during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, launched herself into working as a Warehouse Associate for Amazon! Following a recall from furlough, Becky’s back as a Project Manager in the events industry based in London. She originally obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering at Durha...
#13 - Lorna Brown - Actor - Jamaican storytelling, breaking medieval curses & how following your heart is linked to the environment.
October 17, 2020 20:38 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBLorna Brown, a respected international actor based in London. After training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Lorna debuted in Once On This Island. In the 25 years since then her acting experience has taken her from the Royal Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre to television and feature films, the first of which was in Denmark, and saw Lorna nominated for a Robert Award. She most recently appeared in Terminator: Dark Fate and in Devils for Sky. We are honoured to h...
#12 - Lucia Verdomar - Singer & Entrepreneur - afew Great People Podcast
October 11, 2020 08:42 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBLucía Verdomar is an Argentine singer with live performance experience worldwide from intimate audiences in London’s Soho House, Covent Garden, to massive concerts in Argentina. As an entrepreneur, Lucia founded the Online International Academy of Music: for singers and musicians, “Academia Viva Voz”. She’s as passionate about vocal coaching and music teaching, as she is about performing and music producing, another string to Lucia’s bow.
#11 - Dr Keshav Shree- Creative Director of Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
October 04, 2020 13:07 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBDr Keshav Shree, our creative director at afew. An Imperial College London graduate, Keshav has worked as an Accident and Emergency doctor (at King’s College Hospital) through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has explored his creative side through studying acting in his spare time – winning a number of short-film acting roles; writing and directing his own work. 2020 marks a watershed moment for Keshav who finished his acting training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and now leaps...
#10 - Katie Coull - Artistic Director of Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
September 27, 2020 10:10 - 33 minutes - 31 MBKatie Coull, our Artistic Director at afew. Katie is a Scottish creative who graduated from East 15 Acting School in 2017, after which she co-founded two theatre companies: Dead Leaf Theatre & We Are Kilter. . Notable plays include Bit of Sunshine, written by Nicole Zweiback and directed by Katie and co-founder Ed Theakston, where they were awarded best new play at Stockwell playhouse and most successful short run play at Theatre 503. Bit of Sunshine has also gained multiple 5 star reviews...
#9 - Sarah Pimenta - Artist & Lecturer in Creative Arts - Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
September 19, 2020 10:21 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBSarah Pimenta is an experienced artist, workshop facilitator, teacher and lecturer in creativity. Her specialist art form is print-making, and her creative practice has brought texture, colour and emotion into a variety of environments, both in the UK and abroad. She has over twenty years’ experience of designing, delivering and teaching in creative, high-quality art workshops in over 250 schools, diverse communities and public venues, including the British Library, Tate, St Paul's Cathedr...
#8 - Anna Hoghton- Multidisciplinary Creative and Writer - Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
September 12, 2020 07:46 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAnna Hoghton's debut children’s novel ‘The Mask of Aribella’ was published by Chicken House Books in January 2020. Previously, Anna has worked in film, and as a ‘Visual Storyteller’ for the creative agency ‘Pixillion’. She is an award-winning writer/director who spent two years on the BAFTA Youth Board. In 2018, her environmental short film ‘Never Land’ won the Ideastap ‘short film fund’ for development and, was awarded ‘best narrative’ at the Women in Film and Television International S...
#7 - Priya Jindal - Secondary School Science Teacher - Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
September 05, 2020 11:09 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode we speak to Priya Jindal, a teacher of science in London. Priya studied her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Edinburgh University and subsequently achieved her qualified teacher status after being awarded her Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Oxford. Priya is passionate about teaching and the importance of an equal opportunity education for all, which is what she aims to bring to her classroom. At afew we admire Priya. Why? Not only is she a...
#6 - Syrus Lowe - Actor - Arts For Essential Workers - afew Great People Podcast
August 30, 2020 17:31 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode we speak to Syrus Lowe, a respected actor who trained at RADA. He has appeared in the West End in The Inheritance & La Cage Aux Folles. Other theatre includes Saint Joan at the Donmar Warehouse, ‘Earthquakes In London’ at the National Theatre & Henry V at Regents Park Open Air Theatre. His most recent Television work includes Home on Channel 4 & HBO’s Avenue 5. He has also appeared in Holby City, DCI Banks & Sherlock. Did you know, Syrus is the voice of Lars in the hit C...
#5 - Caroline Coull - Scottish Nurse, National Health Service
August 23, 2020 08:54 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode we interview Caroline Coull, a Scottish nurse who has worked for the NHS for over 30 years and has dedicated her life to helping others while being a mother to three girls (one of which is Katie, our Artistic Director!) Caroline uses yoga and art as a way to wind down after days in high intensity environments and in this candid interview she talks about how important it is to take time for yourself both for mental health and physical health, whether that’s through reading a...
#4 - Hadi Moussally - Award Winning Hybrid Film Director & Fashion Artivist
August 14, 2020 10:35 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode we speak to Hadi Mousally who is a multiple award winning hybrid film director and fashion artivist against injustice. Born and raised in Lebanon, Hadi shares his journey from obscurity, via mathematics and engineering, before backing himself and taking a leap of faith into the film and fashion industries. In 2014 in Paris, Hadi was shunned as an unknown creative artist - He was told he was a ‘no-one’. How he has risen from those humble beginnings to become a respec...
#3 - Dr Sita Jindal - National Health Service - afew Great People Podcast
August 09, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this third episode we interview Dr Sita Jindal, an essential worker from the UK's National Health Service. The afew Great People Podcast brings you a series of light-hearted interviews with essential workers and creative artists from all over the world. We start by asking all our guests one question: 'What 3 works of art have most impacted you in your life?' afew Great People is part of the not for profit social enterprise 'Arts For Essential Workers', an organisation that produces...
#2 Major Nick Alexander - Australian Army - afew Great People Podcast
August 02, 2020 10:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this second episode we interview Major Nick Alexander from the Australian Army. Nick is a former ballet dancer turned Army Officer. The afew Great People Podcast brings you a series of light-hearted interviews with essential workers and creative artists from all over the world. We start by asking all our guests one question: 'What 3 works of art have most impacted you in your life?' afew Great People is part of the not for profit social enterprise 'Arts For Essential Workers', an or...
#1 Launch with Luba Hilman - afew Great People Podcast
July 26, 2020 10:19 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBThe afew Great People Podcast brings you a series of light-hearted interviews with essential workers and creative artists from all over the world. We start by asking all our guests one question: 'What 3 works of art have most impacted you in your life?' afew Great People is part of the not for profit social enterprise 'Arts For Essential Workers', an organisation that produces interactive art to support essential workers by encouraging dialogue and inspire human connection.
Chill Time Tales Trailer
July 01, 2020 08:54 - 37 seconds - 1.1 MBTime to chill? Listen to our short stories, written by Arts For Essential Workers creative artists.
Trailer 'afew' Great People Podcast
July 01, 2020 08:18 - 59 seconds - 1.77 MBLight hearted entertainment interviewing essential workers and creative artists.