Across worlds - guest Natalie Chan

Jenn wilson

"If everybody receives a little more care, maybe we’ll all have energy left to fight the bigger battles." — Natalie Chan

Jenn Wilson is joined by guest Natalie Chan

Natalie Chan is an arts producer and cultural leader passionate about care-led, human-centered practices that make the arts more equitable and accessible.

Episode Overview

In this episode of Irregular Humans, Jenn Wilson talks with Natalie Chan about navigating a non-linear career in the arts, breaking down bureaucratic barriers, and creating care-led cultures. Natalie shares her journey from redundancy to impactful roles in local government and commercial theatre, her strategies for equitable funding, and her vision for a more human-centered arts ecosystem.

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About Natalie Chan:

Natalie is an award-winning arts manager and fundraiser. Currently, she works as Arts and Culture Project Commissioner for Luton Borough Council and as Production Coordinator for Jonathan Church Theatre Productions with a focus on productions touring to Asia.

She was part of the Bradford Producing Hub’s Empowered Programme with Jenn when she temporarily moved up North for a maternity cover role at Derby Theatre (which is not actually that close, but as tenacious artist and producers do - we make the most of opportunities).

Episode Takeaway

Small changes matter. Whether it’s removing barriers for artists or paying freelancers on time, care-led practices create ripple effects that transform systems and empower people.

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More about this episode:

Natalie’s Irregular Path: From Hong Kong to the UK and a squiggly career in the arts.

Turning Challenges into Opportunities: How redundancy led to two impactful roles.

Breaking Bureaucracy: Practical steps to make arts funding more accessible.

Networking with Care: Tips for building connections when you feel vulnerable.

Commercial vs. Local Authority Work: Insights from two very different worlds.

Creating a Culture of Care: Why human-centered practices matter in the arts.

Big Picture Thinking: How small acts of care fuel energy for global change.

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