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Season Two is here! Welcome to the Unlocking Creativity podcast - a show that's all about ideas. How to have more of them, how to have better ones and how they can change our lives. My name’s Daniel Brookes and by day I’m a Television Producer whose job it is to come up with brand new shows and generally obsess about all things creative. Join me as I speak to trailblazers from the creative business worlds of design, film, fashion, TV, music, art, performance, tech, business, food and more. T ...
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Survivor's Jewelz is a Live Series, created and hosted by Kendra Hall, as it relates to her knowledge and wisdom that our survivor stories have power! The things that we've all gone through, endured and overcome, are not just for us! We are being challenged to do something more and something bigger than ourselves! Survivor's Jewelz offers a safe space for people to share their stories and talk about their experiences along the way.. Our viewers and supports tune in and appreciate the value ...
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EP 9 Rising from the Ashes of Adversity from Germany to the USA with Nettie Scott
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We're not just talking about survival in the wilderness; we're speaking about surviving life's most unpredictable storms. Join me, Kendra Hall, as I sit down with Nettie, a realtor whose life has been a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From a seemingly storybook upbringing in a Swedish ski village to a young girl's dreams crushed by…
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EP 10 Master P's Transformation: From the Streets of New Orleans to Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
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Embark on a journey of transformation and enlightenment as Survivor Jewelz welcomes the dynamic Master P, a man who turned his life around against the backdrop of New Orleans' most harrowing streets. In a candid conversation, this serial entrepreneur and philanthropist opens up about the crucial role that education, integrity, and a burning desire …
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EP 7 From the Brink of Addiction to a Life of Hope: Nancy Marchese's Story of Resilience and Success
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Imagine standing at the precipice of despair, surrounded by the darkness of addiction from as young as 11, only to find the strength to triumphantly step into the light. Nancy Marchese's tale is one of such profound transformation, and in our latest podcast episode, she graciously shares the nitty-gritty of her early challenges, including caring fo…
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EP 8 From Victim to Advocate: Jen Spry's Fight Against Child Trafficking and the Journey to Healing
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The echoes of a childhood overshadowed by abuse and the journey to healing are powerfully encapsulated by our guest, Jen Spry. As a survivor turned advocate, Jen brings to light the harrowing realities of being trafficked by a trusted neighbor, offering a stark reminder that human trafficking often lurks in the most ordinary places. By sharing her …
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EP 5 Threads of Tragedy and Triumph: Akea Williams on Overcoming Loss and Embracing Transformation
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When the threads of tragedy and triumph entwine, they create a tapestry of the human experience that is as unique as it is universal. It's what makes Akea Williams' story a beacon of hope and a guide to healing. As a licensed therapist with a life marked by profound loss and resilience, Akea takes us on an intimate journey through the darkest corne…
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EP 6 Beyond the Bars: Kashif Jones' Journey from Inmate to Community Beacon
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When former inmate turned community hero Kashif Jones shares his story, it's impossible not to be captivated by the sheer magnitude of personal transformation. Our latest episode follows Kashif's riveting journey from serving 11 years for homicide to becoming the heartbeat of change in Philadelphia. His tale isn't just about personal redemption but…
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EP 4 From Dark Pasts to Bright Futures in Business and Beyond/ Tamara Lewis Johnson
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When resilience meets entrepreneurial spirit, the result is nothing short of remarkable. Tamara Lewis Johnson stands as a testament to this truth, her journey unfolding from the trials of an abusive childhood to the triumphs of business ownership. In our latest episode, we unravel the tapestry of Tamara's life, an inspiring narrative that moves fro…
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Ep 2 From Darkness to Triumph: Tracey Bryant Slint's Resilient Journey of Forgiveness, Strength, and Self-Empowerment
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Tracey Bryant Slint's story stands as a testament to human resilience, a narrative that reminds us all of the power of forgiveness and the strength we can muster in the face of adversity. As she joined us on Survivor's Jewels, Tracey shared her journey, from the shadows of her youth to the luminescence of her adulthood. Each word uttered was a piec…
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EP 3 Healing After Heartbreak The Power of a Mother's Love/ ZenBella Hawkins
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Bella Hawkins's journey is one that echoes the resilience of the human spirit, a beacon for anyone who's endured the unthinkable. Our latest episode takes you through the deeply personal saga of an entrepreneur and mother from Atlanta, whose life's work at Dritwilness Paws is a testament to her unwavering strength. With a narrative that will touch …
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EP 1 Alfonzo Nathan: A Journey of Advocacy, Resilience, and the Human Spirit in Mental Health
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When Alfonzo Nathan speaks, you can feel the depth of his empathy and the strength of his resolve resonating with each word. Our latest guest, a licensed Black mental health therapist and co-owner of Bright Side Medical Associates, takes us on an evocative journey through his life's work advocating for mental health. From the nurturing halls of the…
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Special Q&A | How To Be Creative Whilst in Lockdown
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On this special edition of the Unlocking Creativity podcast, listeners of the show send in their questions about how to be creative and stay creative whilst in lockdown and living in these socially distant times. Three of the many questions we’ll be answering in this episode include: How to find new inspiration whilst locked down and working in iso…
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S2, Ep5: Derren Brown | Mentalist & Illusionist | Original Thinking
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Derren Brown is best known for his mind-altering stage shows and Netflix TV specials. By mixing mentalism, magic, illusion, suggestion, hypnotism and suggestion, Derren’s performances are always innovative, distinct and continually push boundaries. So often surrounded in secrecy, what you're about to find out is the creative process that goes into …
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S2, Ep4: Nettie Wakefield | Artist | Developing a Signature Style
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Nettie Wakefield is one of the most exciting artists around right now. Her distinct style has led to her works being snapped up by collectors and galleries across the globe, as well as being scouted by Banksy. Nettie is the first-ever artist to ever appear on the podcast and she provides some truly unique insights into what goes into making her own…
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S2, Ep3: Jeremy Irvine | Actor | Mindset
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As the first actor to make an appearance on the show, Jeremy Irvine certainly didn’t disappoint. Many may know Jeremy for his past roles on the likes of the blockbuster movie War Horse, the giant musical franchise that is Mamma Mia and his latest project, Treadstone. The mammoth Amazon Prime Video series is an action-packed thriller set in the worl…
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S2, Ep2: Dylan Jones OBE | Editor-in-Chief of British GQ | Gut Instinct
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The stylish start to the season continues with British GQ’s Editor-in-Chief, Dylan Jones. Not only one of the most inspiring people who I’ve ever had the pleasure to interview but also a man of many creative talents. When he’s not running the monthly bible of all things cutting edge, Dylan is also an accomplished author, a strong advocate for Brita…
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S2, Ep1: Tamara Mellon OBE | Founder, Jimmy Choo | High Risk, High Reward
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Season Two has landed! We’re certainly kicking off in style with leading creative and Jimmy Choo founder, Tamara Mellon. Not only an incredible businesswoman but also a leader in the world of fashion design, whose innovations continually push the industry forward. With a fierce and hardened attitude to risk, Tamara’s choices are often ambitious but…
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S1, Ep10: Paul Oakenfold | DJ & Producer | Creating a Movement
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It's the season one finale! Hasn't time flown? Never fear, the recording has begun for series two and we have a knockout, solid-gold, brilliant guest to ensure we see out this season with a bang. Enter the ring, Paul Oakenfold! Paul is not only known as a top DJ having previously been voted the world's best two years running, but also as a music pr…
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S1, Ep9: Sarah Edwards | Sony Pictures SVP | Creative Instincts
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As both a creator of television formats and also someone who looks to find the most original formats globally, Sarah Edwards's creative instincts have to always be on. Whether it's working with her team to devise the next hit show or searching for the seed of something great in another territory, Sarah describes herself as needing to remain open to…
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S1, Ep8: Elika Gibbs | Stylist | A Tidy Idea
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With clients including Kate Moss and royalty, Elika Gibbs is renowned in the fashion industry for her work as both a stylist, as well as for being the first person to start a company specialising in wardrobe organisation. A business model that's now often imitated but never surpassed. For this episode, Elika came to record the episode at my home. I…
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S1, Ep7: Damon Bryant | Creative Producer| The Go-Getter
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By always being open to an opportunity, Damon Bryant's career has been varied, fascinating and unlike any other. Having left school at 16, Damon went on to start a film company with Jude Law and Ewan McGregor, became an agent, ran a nightclub and even became the Creative Director of the Lotus Formula 1 Team - a first for the sport. Now combining al…
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S1, Ep6: Cassandra Gracey | President of 4th Floor Creative | The Conductor of Creatives
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As President of Sony Music's 4th Floor Creative Group, Cassandra Gracey brings together creatives from sectors including design, digital, branding, fashion, broadcast and photography. Assembling teams who work across Sony's roster of talent that includes Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith, George Ezra and Khalid. We sat down to discuss being …
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S1, Ep5: Patrick Mavros | Sculptor | Created with Love
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As a favourite of the British Royal Family and with fans worldwide, the brand Patrick Mavros may have never come to be at all if it wasn't for love. In 1978, Patrick made his wife Catja a pair of silver earrings as a romantic gesture in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Little did he know that it would be this moment that would launch a brand famed for i…
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S1, Ep4: Camilla Fayed | Founder, Farmacy | Eat Clean, Think Clean
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As restauranteur and founder of Farmacy, Camilla Fayed has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Vegan Cuisine’ by GQ Magazine and hailed as one of the first to begin the plant-based movement that's now booming. We sat down together at her Notting Hill eatery to talk how she moved from fashion to food, how she fuses science and art, as well as how she went fro…
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S1, Ep3: Dan Shipton | Creative Director | From Brief to Brilliance
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This episode I'm chatting with Dan Shipton, whose work with artists including Kate Bush, Dua Lipa, Take That, Little Mix and Stormzy has been seen by millions on stages and screens around the world. As Creative Director, Dan is in charge of forming distinct performances from often nothing but a single music track. His company Black Skull Creative w…
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S1, Ep2: Tom Broughton | Founder, Cubitts | Making A Career Out of Your Passion
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As the founder of stylish eyewear brand Cubitts, Tom Broughton helps people look better both optically as well as physically. The brand is known for its sleek approach and fixed price point that makes it stand out in a very crowded and competitive market. Having just opened his eighth store, I find out how he continues to innovate and create whilst…
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S1, Ep1: Nicola Larder | Creator, Marcella | Inspiration From The Everyday
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On the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown …
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