This episode has been recorded as part of the Essex Book Festival, which this year has #wordsmatter as its theme. It is the final show in a trilogy being aired in August and features conversations with people who are doing amazing work in the community of Essex.

First, I talk with Lora Aziz and we share a love of Kahlil Gibran's work, The Prophet. Specifically, we explore the meaning that one of his most cherished poems, ‘On Children’, holds for both of us.

Next, it's Luisa De Marco, who returns to share how the old saying "Sticks and Stones" couldn't be further from the truth. 

And finally, I speak with Mike Adams as we discover not all words that matter need to be in the dictionary!

I hope you find each of these conversations inspiring in some way and look forward to bringing you more next time.

This is the second in a series of three episodes recorded as part of the Essex Book Festival, which this year has #wordsmatter as its theme. It features conversations with three people who are doing amazing work in and for the community of Essex.

First, it's Keep it 100 founder, Luisa De Marco, who shares how one set of words in a short conversation changed her life. We then discuss her inspirational work with professionals, helping them use language that empowers vulnerable young people.

Next, Mike Adams returns from the last show to share a specific word that has great meaning in the work he does with his organisation, Purple.

Finally, I speak with Amelia Clapham, the founder of Ace Music Therapy, who gives us the well-known phrase "Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining" and shares the meaning those words have for her.

I hope you find each of these conversations inspiring in some way and look forward to bringing you more, next time on The Words That Matter.

This episode has been recorded as part of the Essex Book Festival, which this year has #wordsmatter as its theme. It is the first in a short series of three shows being aired in August and features conversations with people who are doing amazing work in the community in Essex.

First, I talk with Pat Gaudin one of the trustees at the Essex Book Festival. Pat shares her thoughts on the word 'communication' and the power of storytelling.

Next, it's Thomas Musau, who shares his unwavering belief in the potential of people and the power of the words 'serve, believe'.

Finally, I speak with Mike Adams as he shares the significance of the Meat Loaf album Bat Out of Hell and how it has shaped who he is today.

I hope you find each of these conversations inspiring in some way and look forward to bringing you more next time.