Textile Artist Jacqui Hilson shares with us the sensory and visual intricacies that are involved with working with fabrics.

Pulling from her Nigerian, British, and Celtic connections, Jacqui finds a way to use her sewing machine to paint imaginative and deeply moving pieces. In her own words, ‘Art is a connector for people,’ and she looks for avenues to connect people with what she is expressing.

Jacqui’s story provides motivation for anyone looking to try something new, or to put into action a creative dream that is time to emerge. You will not be disappointed!

Shop-owner Faith Nicholson experienced a tragic loss in her life but managed to turn it into something beautiful by doing what she loves. Her shop is a hub for nearly 200 creatives in Sheffield who can find a common space to promote their work, as well as come together in solidarity with the vast creative community in Sheffield. In her own words, “I could think of other people who have shops or online presences where it’s all about them, whereas, I would be nothing if it wasn’t for all the people that are in the shop.”

Illustrator and Typographer Andy Slater is the founder of Reyt Good Illustration where he happily creates works that combine his love of music, sport, travel, and his home town of Sheffield, England.

He lets us in to his journey of becoming an artist and how quitting his 9-5 was essential to who he’s become today. He also describes the terrifying process of putting one’s work ‘out there’ for others to see, and his story is both fascinating and uplifting.

Karen Sherwood is the founder and director of Cupola Gallery in Sheffield, England. Celebrating it’s 30th anniversary, Cupola is prestigiously known in the north of England for it’s diverse and contemporary exhibits.

Karen shares with us the behind-the-scenes story of how this gallery came into existence, including the unusual circumstances that led to the birth of it, some of the opposition she faced along the way, and the extraordinary impact it has had on the city.

MSNBC News Anchor & Journalist Richard Lui shares about his new book Enough About Me - The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. He says that the world is facing a “selfish pandemic” and tries to encourage his readers to look outward and not just inward.

He draws on his personal and professional experiences in business, technology, film, and world-wide news coverage to convey a message that is so poignant for society today.

Kari Roslund is a fiber artist (‘fibre’ for the Brits!) whose needle felting has been making waves in the U.S. Her work is vibrant and emotive, and her hope is that it can ‘open our eyes to a beauty we’ve not seen before’.

She brings us into her process of choosing the landscape for her artwork, finding wool, dyeing it with natural substances, and working with the fibers to produce her paintings.

Actor Simon Trinder says that ‘creativity is the highest pinnacle of expression’ for the human being. He's raw about what really motivated him to go into acting and how his passions have changed over time. He also talks about the joys and trials of acting during a pandemic.

We discuss creativity, the impact of acting towards mental well-being, what it's like being part of The Lion King production, and much more!

Children’s author Clare Luther talks about how children need enabling and encouraging to become confident in emotional intelligence. She describes her book series The Little Paws Hotel, in which each book addresses a different emotional theme.

She talks about her journey in becoming an author, what it’s like to run a dachshund hotel, her faith, and the importance of keeping the conversation going.

This married artistic duo give us a fascinating look into what it’s like working on art together until “they both feel it is complete.”

They describe what it was like for them to truly embrace their artistic selves and resist the shadow voices that plagued them for years. Now they run an art company together and are enjoying a new chapter in their journey.

What happens when a modern-day working woman decides to leave it all behind in pursuit of a traditional role as “stay at home mum”?

British author Alena Pettitt shares about how her book Ladies Like Us was birthed out of a period of turmoil and finding faith. She discusses some hot topics like gender roles, traditional values, and how media influences modern society.

What happens when a dyslexic stone-waller decides to chisel a face into a stone?

Sheffield-based sculptor Andrew Vickers, also known as Stoneface, gets real about his journey in becoming creative and showing his art to the world.

New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge discusses the question: How do you not let pain define you?

Stasi speaks about her recent book Defiant Joy and shares from her own life and faith experiences on how to let go of control and embrace joy.

Children’s author and speaker Kathleen Pelley discusses heroism and greatness in stories and what motivates her in her writing. She is the author of numerous award-winning books, including The Giant King.

Poet and author Kurt Mahler talks about his recent book - The Jaguar Oracle. He shares with us the joys and disappointments of his writing career, and how stories play a living role in our lives.

Author and humanitarian Rachel Pieh Jones talks about what it really means to “Do Good Better” in the world, as well as her recent book - Stronger than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa.

Lauren Roberts introduces Firefly Ignite and describes what this podcast is all about.