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
Khyan Mansley on taking an analytical approach to his productivity
In this conversation I chat with actor, writer and director Khyan Mansley (https://www.youtube.com/Khyan).
Khyan was one of the early YouTubers, launching his channel in 2009 and releasing sketches an…
Seán Burke on the importance of consistently releasing content
In this conversation I chat with comedian, actor and writer Seán Burke (https://twitter.com/SeanBurkeShow).
Seán starred in the Radio 1 comedy sketch show ‘What is Music Videos?’ on BBC iPlayer, he wa…
Amir Khoshsokhan on why he's taken a step back from stand up
In this conversation I chat with comedian and writer Amir Khoshsokhan (https://twitter.com/amirk17).
Amir is a BBC Comedy Award Nominee and has reached the finals of many stand up competitions includi…
Tom Ward on becoming an award winning comedian and finding inner stillness
In this conversation I chat with award winning comedian Tom Ward (https://www.instagram.com/tomwardcomedian). Tom won the Chortle Award for Best Newcomer in 2017. He has been seen on Comedy Central’s…
Emily Seale-Jones on transitioning from acting to writer/director
In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director Emily Seale-Jones (https://www.instagram.com/emilysealejones).
Emily started acting from a young age, training at North …
Zara Symes on the highs and lows of your script receiving industry interest
In this conversation I chat with the very lovely and talented actress and writer Zara Symes (@zarasymesfilm) on how she transitioned from being an actor to an actor/writer. She explains how she manag…
Michael Orton-Toliver on the balance between allowing improv on set and sticking to the script
In this conversation I chat with the very funny Michael Orton-Toliver (https://twitter.com/michael_ot), who happens to be the co-creator and co-writer of Channel 5 and Netflix sitcom 'Borderline'.
Mic…
Florence Keith-Roach on enjoying the creative process
In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director, Florence Keith Roach (https://www.instagram.com/florencekeithroach).
Florence breaks down what she loves about each rol…
Ian Robertson on how he launched his career as a director
In episode 12 I sit down for a really interesting conversation, with Ian Robertson (https://www.twitter.com/ianr0b), an award winning director of music videos, commercials and short films.
Ian talks a…
Mark O' Sullivan on balancing being a creative whilst running a TV production company
In episode 11 (Aka episode 1 of series 2) I talk with Mark O'Sullivan (https://twitter.com/immarkosullivan), a man of many talents. Mark is an actor, writer, director, producer and co-creator of the …
Andrew Gentilli on the importance in staying present and grounded
In the final episode of the series I talk with actor and improviser Andrew Gentilli (@andrewgentilli).
This conversation was recorded late at night after a few glasses of wine. Andrew recently starred…
Maitreyabandhu on his life as an ordained Buddhist and poet
In this episode I talk with ordained Buddhist and award winning poet Maitreyabandhu (https://www.lbc.org.uk/).
Maitreyabandhu lives in an all male Buddhist community above the London Buddhist Centre. …
Maria Shehata on adopting a growth mindset
In this episode I talk with US actress and comedian Maria Shehata (@mariashehata).
Maria talks about the differences between the LA and London stand up scenes, across both stand up and improv and the …
Selom Awadzi on strategies to shift your mental state
In this episode I talk with the very funny actor and writer Selom Awadzi (@selomlom).
Selom played Ryan in my short film 'Swiped' and we discuss the impact that being in the film has had on him. Selom…
Samantha Baines on going with the creative flow
In this episode I talk to actress, comedian, children's author and host of Magic Mike Live, Samantha Baines (@samanthabaines).
Samantha is a go getter, she makes things happen and it was inspiring to …
Josh Wilson on how to monetise your skillset
In this episode I got to sit down with Josh Wilson (@joshbvwilson), founder and MD of TV production company Wilson Worldwide. Josh is a super inspiring guy and talks about the importance of developin…
Sarah Callaghan on living your life to its full potential
In this conversation I talk with poet and comedian Sarah Callaghan (@scallaghan1). Sarah is a super inspiring person, she talks about how she shifted her mindset to become a more positive person, how…
Travis Jay on balancing stand up comedy whilst being a young Dad
In this episode I chat with Travis Jay (@travisjayent) an actor, comedian and writer. Travis talks about the importance of having family around you, why you need to develop tough skin in the entertai…
Camilla Fågelborg on AMSR and other alternative forms of relaxing
In this episode I chat with Swedish comedian and producer Camilla Fågelborg (@fagelborg). Camilla and I met in LA on an improv course at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Half of this conversation was re…
Reuben Christian on how to find out what your creative calling is
Welcome to the very first episode of 'Balancing Act's'. In this conversation I sit down with comedian, host and 'edutainer', Reuben Christian (@reubenchristian1).
We talk about the struggles creatives…