It's just us this week - no guests, just stories, laughs and a few lessons form the road. We're talking about a frustrating gig into a teachable moment, why you're always learning as a creative, and how communication, delegation, and better systems can make all the difference.

We share why artists are sometimes reluctant to delegate, what venues and organisers could do better, and the bravery it takes to get your show to new places.

Light hearted, honest, and (hopefully) a little reassuring you've ever walked away from a gig thinking ; "Well... that could have gone better."

In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Ben Francis to talk about the power of manifestation, the people who believe in us, and why mental health should never be a taboo subject.

Ben shares openly about the struggles of songwriting, the search for authenticity, and the questions every creative faces: Is this what I truly believe in, or am I just doing it for someone else?

It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about creativity, courage, and what it really means to be part of something bigger.

If any of the issue we chat about in this episode we can recommend getting in touch withThe Brave and Determined - a mental health charity who help provide life saving early intervention counselling.

We’re back with Season 5! And we’re kicking off with some honesty: if you want to create, perform, or put yourself out there — you’ve got to be prepared to suck (at least at first).

In this episode, we catch up on life, talk about facing fears 100 times over, why telling the truth works when selling your work, and what to do when imposter syndrome barges in. From crawling up Gold Hill in Shaftesbury to falling on your arse, we share the messy, funny, and very real side of showing up as creatives.

We also dive into energy exchange with venues and clients, whether you should ever work for free, and the importance of building evidence that you can do this — because you’ve done it before.

Join us, laugh with us, and keep going with us. And if you want extra encouragement for your creative victories, come and join our “Dare to Do” Facebook group.