Episode Description:

On today’s episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined by by filmmaker and musical theatre actress Elizabeth Arifien. In the episode, Elizabeth explains how her dyslexia and challenges in school led to her career in dance. Elizabeth also describes the genesis behind the initiative she co-founded with Charlotte Edmonds, Move Beyond Words, and their plans for it are going forward.

Top Quotes:

“Due to my dyslexia, I was drawn to dance. I wasn’t able to express myself through words but being physical became like a language to me. I’m so grateful I have that. That’s why spreading it through the world and communities I work is so important to me.” - Elizabeth Arifien

“We know now that being empathetic is a part of having dyslexia. So I think empathy is my invisible gift.” - Elizabeth Arifien

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the guest:

Elizabeth Arifien is an actress in musical theatre, dancer, and a filmmaker. Elizabeth creates emotive performances and projects for others driven by personal and societal themes. Her collaborative works have been shared on stage and screen at the V&A, Royal Opera House and Lilian Baylis - Sadlers Wells. Alongside performing in shows she has conceptualised and produced over 40 events, films and workshops. In 2016 she founded Visceral Creative to assist and expand creativity into under-represented communities across London. Elizabeth also performed as Ikette in Tina Turner the Musical. Elizabeth is dyslexic and co-founder alongside Charlotte Edmonds of Move Beyond Words.

Resources:

https://elizabethrosearifien.com/about

https://www.movebeyondwords.co.uk/

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/