#11 Tamzin Merchant on creating her acting career, writing a children's book and what creativity means to her

Today on the podcast, we have a very special guest, Tamzin Merchant! She’s an English actress, best known for starring roles in Pride & Prejudice, The Tudors, Salem and Carnival Row, which we loved! She also does lots of other creative things and is releasing her first children’s book in mid-February called the Hatmakers - it sounds magical. You can pre-order here before it sells out. 

We felt like we were in Hollywood! We’re very excited to share with you how Tamzin got started (she took her career into her own hands, like a true creative entrepreneur), what the film and TV business is like, any tips she has for anyone looking to get into those businesses and what creativity means to her.

Her 3 recommends were:

1. Women who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. The book is huge, but magical apparently. The audio book was recommended too.
   
2. Ted talks - Brene Brown - the power of vulnerability was a firm favourite.
   
3. Quote from Martha Graham - have a read about it here. It is beautiful. Tamzin says it in the episode too. 

*This is the last episode in the series (booo) - be sure to listen to the previous ones if you haven’t*

For past episodes of the Creative Jungle Podcast and to find out how you can bring more creativity to your life and business, go to CreativeJungleCompany.com or @CreativeJungleCo on Instagram.

Speak to you soon, happy listening, let us know what you think,

Sam & Diana

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