Jodie Marshall, A Mind Apart Theatre Company

Jodie Marshall has been running A Mind Apart Theatre Company for 10 years.

It is a thriving business, a social enterprise, earning income from delivering education contracts, from parents paying for their children to attend weekly sessions and holiday clubs, and from adult workshops (among other income streams).

Its mission is to use performing arts to "challenge, inspire, encourage and change lives."

But it can't change any lives if it doesn't earn income.

Jodie was frank and forthright when she joined me for a radio interview this morning in the Sheffield Live studio.

Favourite quote: "Be obnoxious but be realistic" (but you should listen to the podcast to understand the context!)

We discussed Jodie's original driver to launch A Mind Apart • the work they do and with whom • diversifying income streams • bidding for contracts • delegating and trusting your team • abusing funding• biggest challenges overcome • when panic mode can be beneficial • and much more.

Timings and show notes: https://www.jamieveitch.co.uk/2018/04/jodie-marshall-a-mind-apart-interview/