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This week in the final episode of series 3, I’m talking to Chris Clifford an international Art Dealer and owner of https://privateandpublic.com (Private and Public). When I met Chris and found out about his amazingly colourful life and career I just knew he’d make a great guest. From selling furniture at London markets to selling works by Banksy and Warhol, you don’t want to miss this one! We talk about the first time he saw something magical, courtesy of his Grandmother, what it was like to get back into a gallery for the first time after lockdown and why art and life are so intertwined. You can find out more about Chris on https://www.facebook.com/ccasmart/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/private_and_public/ (Instagram) and on the https://privateandpublic.com (Private and Public Website). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@InkBlot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Ryan Williams the Chairman of the Jersey Green Room Club, an amateur dramatics society that was founded in 1909. Outside of his job in HR, Ryan devotes a lot of time to supporting various local charities. In this episode I find out how he became involved in the running of these charities at such a young age, where his love for the arts began and how as a self confessed workaholic, he’s finding time to rebalance his life post lockdown. You can find out more about Ryan on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwilliamsjersey/ (LinkedIn), The Jersey Green Room Club on https://www.jerseygreenroomclub.com (their website) and Jersey Dips on https://www.facebook.com/Jsydips/ (Facebook). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@InkBlot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Lauren Treharne, Owner of https://www.housebybetty.com (House by Betty), a lifestyle and stationery store in Camarthen. Lauren started off with the world of fashion in her sights and after a few bumps in the road has created a business, and an online community to be proud of. I found out about Lauren when an Instagram story of her singing in her shop made my day and I’ve been hooked ever since. We talked about building her business, overcoming an abusive relationship, her struggles with OCD and what life is really like when you’re trying to do it all. You can find out more about Lauren and House by Betty on https://www.instagram.com/housebybetty/?hl=en (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/housebybetty/ (Facebook). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@InkBlot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Emma Louise Veitch, Founder of https://www.allthingscustomer.co.uk (All Things Customer). Apart from being an expert in all things customer experience Emma’s also raised over £61,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Jersey Hospice Care. In this episode I find out more about growing up with entrepreneurial parents, accidentally writing a children's book, getting into the motor trade as a young woman and why Bats, yes you read that right, were the hardest customer of all! You can find out more about Emma on https://m.facebook.com/allthingscustomer/ (Facebook), Twitter, http://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-louise-veitch-cmgr-fcmi-18298925 (LinkedIn) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJoqtQIWJvodG1DKzL6g3Iw (Youtube). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@InkBlot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Journalist Gary Burgess, whose questions to the government and twitter round ups have fast become the go to source of info in Jersey’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. In November 2020, Gary found out that the cancer he had been battling was terminal and he was given 6-12 months to live. It was an absolute privilege to be able to have this conversation with Gary, I could have spoken to him for hours! During our conversation we talk about the joy of the sea, how gratitude has become a big part of his life and why his dressing gown is his favourite thing! You can find out more about Garry at https://twitter.com/GaryBurgessCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@GaryBurgessCI) on Twitter, https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyburgessci/ (Gary Burgess) on LinkedIn and https://www.instagram.com/garyburgess/ (@garyburgess) on Instagram. ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@InkBlot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week, I’m talking to Social Psychologist Angelika Love. Angelika has had the most amazing life and upbringing and I genuinely could have spent a whole afternoon in conversation with her! We talk about our personal social networks, her biggest lessons from academia and how fashion can make you feel (not a topic we thought we’d go in to, but it was fab!) You can find out more about Angelika and her workhttps://twitter.com/angelikalovepsy?lang=en ( @angelikalovepsy) on Twitter, https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelika-love/ (Angelika Love )on LinkedIn and on her website http://www.angelikalove.com/ (www.angelikalove.com) ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@Ink Blot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

We’re back with the first episode of Series 3!. This week, I’m talking to Evie Hoskins, actress and star of the West End Musical, Waitress. Evie and I met at university and I’ve loved seeing her perform on the tele in shows like Misfits, Holby City and Casulty as well as in Musicals in the West End and Off Broadway . It was great to catch up with an old friend and find out about how she’s staying connected to the career she’s worked so hard for when the pandemic closed all our beautiful theatres. Since our chat things have opened up a bit and I'm excited to say that great work is in the pipeline for Evie! You can find out more about Evie and her work at https://www.instagram.com/evelynhoskins/ (@evelynhoskins) on all social media platforms. ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ink-blot-creative-limited/?viewAsMember=true (@Ink Blot Creative Limited) on LinkedIn. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

We’ve reached the final episode of Series two! Thank you so much for listening, sharing and reviewing the series. It really means a lot to know that you’re enjoying it. This week, in a special bonus episode I’m talking to two of my best friends; Jaclyn Acuri and Kellie Hall, who came into my life by a stroke of fate and have kept me going through the trials and tribulations of 2020, even from their homes in the USA. Every week we call each other to motivate, sometimes commiserate and always laugh together. Their friendship has been a real example for me of the power of connection. And I wanted to share one of our conversations with you. In this episode we talk about why judgement and comparison come so easily, what keeps us centred when the world feels off kilter and there was a whole interlude about a beach full of clams… You can find out more about Kellie and her personal training business at https://www.instagram.com/kellienichole_fit/ (@kellienichole_fit) and Jaclyn at https://www.instagram.com/jacfromnj/ (@jacfromnj) on Instagram ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Simon Soar. Simon is the CEO of the https://www.jerseyhospitality.com (Jersey Hospitality Association). We talked about finding a career you love, why the hospitality experience is so important and his favourite tunes for an afternoon of cooking! Simon is super passionate about his industry which needs our help more than ever right now I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to say. You can find out more about Simon and the Jersey Hospitality Association on their https://www.jerseyhospitality.com (website). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Jade Ecobichon Gray founder of https://www.mindsetmatters.uk (Mindset Matters UK)https://inkblotcreative.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=64a3c203b04dca89e2fdeb392andid=1438f2d6f6ande=47246017a6 ( )and social justice advocate. We talked about psychology, navigating life as a mixed race woman and why she thinks wellness is much simpler than we make it. Jade and I went to school together and have recently reconnected. She’s doing so many great things both with her business and raising awareness of the black lives matter movement, I can’t wait for you to hear all about it! You can find out more about Jade and Mindset Matters on their https://www.mindsetmatters.uk (website) or https://www.instagram.com/mindset_matters_uk/ (Instagram page.) ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Jade Conneely or as you might know her, the founder of Made by a HUN. We talked about finding new ways to get creative, using her business to support causes she’s passionate about and why she’d take a walk in the woods over the sea any day! Jade is a jewellery maker with a love for a bright polymer clay, a passion for supporting other creatives and a great writer too! You can find out more about Jade and Made by a HUN on their https://www.madebyahun.com (website) or https://www.instagram.com/madebyahun (Instagram page). ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to https://www.instagram.com/ink_blot_creative/?hl=en (@ink_blot_creative) on Instagram. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)

This week I’m talking to Caroline Dutot about blue elephants, trusting your gut instinct, and adding being a mum to her identity. Caroline Dutot is an Advocate and founder of Ardent Chambers. I’ve known Caroline for a while but I found out so much about her in this conversation that I didn’t know, I hope you enjoy it! You can find out more about Caroline on https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-dutot-72aa59a1 (LinkedIn) or on the Ardent Chambers Website www.ardentchambers.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ardent-chambers/ (LinkedIn page. ) ----------------------------------------------------------- To join the conversation head to @ink_blot_creative on Instagram. Music: Summer, composed by Christina Orchard https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard (https://soundcloud.com/christina-orchard)