Balancing Acts
A series of conversations with an array of creatives, hosted by Steve Whiteley. We talk about their journey, the struggles they’ve faced whilst progressing their career, strategies they use to unlock their creativity, how they balance their career with their personal lives, what impact this has on their mental health and lots more!
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier & Sophia Seymour on collaborating to create the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga '
In this conversation I chat to Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier and Sophia Seymour, the co-directors of the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga' (https://www.terangathedocumentary.com).
Teranga documen…
Rose Holt on how she became a viral sensation on Twitter
In this conversation I chat to actor and comedian Rose Holt (https://twitter.com/RosieisaHolt).
Rosie's recent hilarious and satirical videos on Twitter have gone viral. Her performances are so good, …
Will Robbins on the benefits of self-discipline and journaling everyday
In this conversation I chat to actor and comedian Will Robbins (https://www.instagram.com/willyrobbins).
Will reached the final of the Brighton Komedia new comedian of 2020 competition. He recently st…
Joe Hobbs on his struggles with ADHD
In this conversation I chat to comedian Joe Hobbs (https://www.joehobbs.co.uk).
Joe has been nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award in both 2018 & 2019. He was listed on the BBC's top jokes of the Fri…
Esther Manito on following your passion and ignoring the judgement of others
In this conversation I chat to comedian Esther Manito (https://www.esthermanito.co.uk).
Esther is the first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House, she's an Arab woman of the Year nominee, an…
Barry Ferns on the importance of meditation
In this conversation I chat to comedian, writer, director and co-founder of Angel Comedy, Barry Ferns (https://barryferns.com).
Barry has as written for the BBC, Channel 4 and Radio 4. His short films…
Mark Boutros on how to get past imposter syndrome
In this conversation I chat to screenwriter Mark Boutros (https://www.mark-boutros.com).
Mark co-wrote the one-off comedy drama about Muhammad Ali, The Greatest Of All Time, which was broadcast on Sky…
AJ King on becoming a radio presenter and DJ on Kiss 100
In this conversation I chat to radio presenter and DJ, AJ King (https://www.instagram.com/kingajking).
AJ was the winner of the Kiss 100 'Chosen One' competition and has gone on to have an illustrious…
Josh Pieters on the importance of punching up
In this conversation I chat to YouTube star Josh Pieters (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpE5VksCvp6lk35MJYlRs5Q).
Josh runs his YouTube channel with Archie Manners, together they have created elabo…
Jack Howard on finding his groove during lockdown
In this conversation I chat to Jack Howard, writer/director and actor (https://www.youtube.com/user/JackHoward).
Jack has created numerous comedy sketches and short films for his YouTube channels, whi…
Cally Beaton on transitioning from TV exec to standup comedian
In this conversation I chat to Cally Beaton, a stand-up comedian, writer, public speaker and executive coach (http://callybeaton.com).
Cally worked as a TV executive at MTV, UKTV and Viacom as a Senio…
Kwame Kwaten on the importance of taking massive action
In this conversation I chat to Kwame Kwaten (https://www.instagram.com/kwamekwaten), founder of Ferocious Talent and a co-founder of Cr8ing Vision.
Kwame began his career in the music industry as a ba…
Tibo Travers on the role of the producer
In this conversation I chat to Tibo Travers, producer and founder of Sweet Doh! (https://www.sweetdoh.com).
The short films Tibo has produced have been funded by BFI, Creative England, been broadcast …
Ara Bozadjian on growing a YouTube channel with over 270 million views
In this conversation I chat to Ara Bozadjian the co-founder of The Jump Off and So Incredible TV.
Ara launched the Jump Off with his brother and business partner Harry. Within a short period of time i…
Jen Wakefield on managing overwhelm and imposters syndrome
In this conversation I chat to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Jen Wakefield (https://www.jenwakefield.co.uk).
Jen's debut solo Edinburgh Fringe Show ‘Girl in da Corner’ was transferred to Soho …
Carl Donnelly on his ayahuasca experience
In this conversation I chat to comedian and podcaster Carl Donnelly (https://twitter.com/CarlDonnelly).
Carl has twice been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and has appeared on a selection of …
Craig Ainsley on developing your passion projects into paid work
In this conversation I chat to writer/director Craig Ainsley (https://twitter.com/CraigSomersault).
Craig's debut short film 'Leslie' received a Vimeo staff pick and was an official selection in numer…
Olly Carter on how implementing the four pillars of wellness can help us get through lockdown
In this conversation I chat to life coach Olly Carter (https://www.boldliving.life).
Through his company BOLD, Balanced Organic Lifestyle Design, Olly is encouraging people to become their authentic s…
Kelly Convey on the pressure of rapid progression in her stand up career
In this conversation I chat to stand up comedian and writer Kelly Convey (https://www.instagram.com/kelly_convey).
Kelly was voted by The Metro as ‘1 of 9 Hilarious Women to Look Out for in 2017’. She…
Dave Tozer on how he gets past creative blocks
In this conversation I chat to actor, writer and comedian Dave Tozer (https://www.youtube.com/user/Wallop).
Dave went from having a corporate career in IT to jacking it all in and deciding to create a…