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Today Elaine chats with the brilliant writer, engineer and activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

We are thrilled to have Yassmin back on the podcast. Yassmin and Elaine discuss her new book TALKING ABOUT A REVO-LUTION. Which is a collection of Yassmin’s essays over the last 10 years. We also discuss how the western world is still dealing with the Thatcher/Reagan era. The loss of community, intergenerational connection, cancel culture, being open to listening to others. The good, bad and ugly of social media.

YASSMIN ABDEL-MAGIED

Whether through literary essays, educational TikTok’s or live television broadcast, Yassmin is an assured and intelligent voice, analysing society’s systemic challenges, reframing established narratives, and making complex ideas accessible to all. Yassmin has published four books, written two plays, and is currently developing a number of projects for screen. In non-fiction, Yassmin writes on politics, technology, and culture, exploring how we can collectively build a more just world. In her fiction and scripted work, Yassmin enjoys examining rich, complex themes and centring Black Muslim women (with a healthy dose of humour!). An award-winning speaker and globally sought-after advisor on issues at the intersections of race, gender and faith, Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in 25 countries in Arabic, English and a smattering of French. She founded her first organisation, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16, leading it for nine years before co-founding two other organisations focused on serving women of colour. Yassmin is currently a Trustee of the London Library and Stakeholder Committee Chair with the Black Writers Guild. Her TED talk has been viewed over 2.5 million times and recognised as one of TED’s top 10 ideas.

WEBSITE: yassminam.com

INSTAGRAM: @yassmin_a

TWITTER: @yassmin_a

TIKTOK: @yassmin_am

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Today Elaine chats with the lovely actor, musician Sara Rae.

They discuss everything from growing up Queer in Glasgow and from a catholic background to having success and the trajectory of where you want to get to picking up and then pandemic hitting and what that has meant for many performers, to the privilege that some people in the industry have. Celebrating the ups and downs and what they give to you and your soul. Also, Sara talks about her love of Suzi Quatro.

SARA RAE

Sara Rae is a Glaswegian Actor/Musician who’s no stranger to the stage. The former frontman of local band “Sara ‘N’ Junbug” has worked with the likes of Emeli Sande and Tom Walker when in the band. Is now diving head first into all things performing. She will play her first solo gig in almost 10 years on 7th August as part of “Summer nights Festival” at king Tuts. Her former band has an EP release on 24th June, will showcase her first and last EP within the band

WEBSITE: Sara N' Junbug

INSTAGRAM: @Sara Rae Music

TWITTER: @SaraRae13

LITTLE STORIES EP LITTLE STORIES/ SPOTIFY

AUGUST GIG: KING TUTS/SARARAE

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Today Elaine chats with the utterly brilliant and joyful Louise McCarthy. We talk being Scottish and training in London, being working class in this industry, being an actor and a mum and how to balance that. We also talk about being true to yourself. A brilliant, fun chat with an even more brilliant human.

LOUISE McCARTHY

Training: Arts Educational London.

Theatre credits: Mamma Mia (Prince of Wales); The Steamie (SSE Hydro); Yer Granny, Men Should Weep, My Left/Right Foot The Musical (NTS);Cutting A Rug (Citizens Theatre), nominated best actress 2017 CATS AWARDS; ‪Much Ado About Nothing (Bard In the ‬Botanics); The Alchemist, Three Sisters, Peter Panto, Sleeping Betty, Snaw Queen (Tron); The Trouble with Double, Role Shift (Oran Mor); Bingo (Stellar Quines); Jack & The Beanstalk (Qudos); The DOLLS (Various Show U.K Tour).

Television Credits: The Scott’s, Scot Squad, Only An Excuse, Steven’s & McCarthy (BBC CU); Queen Of The New Year, Squire & McGill Spin off series, Sketchland, What's Funny About the Indyref (BBC Scotland); Stacey Stone,(CBBC); Two Doors Down (BBC); In Plain Sight (ITV Drama); and Aldi Midget's Advert (ITV).

Film Credits: Amanda "Wild Rose" (Film 4).

Writing Credits: Stevens & McCarthy, Scot Squad (Comedy Unit), Queen Of The New Year (BBC), The DOLLS.

TWITTER: @LouiseMcCarthy

INSTAGRAM: @LouiseMcCarthy1

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Today it’s part 2 of 2 with the utterly wonderful Sarah Miele. Elaine and Sarah chat further about success and the culture of “not getting too big for your boots” when that success does come and how this is more towards women. We talk about the extensive talent of Scottish women who are not being seen and how this needs to be called out more and these performers should be given their space in this industry as well as talking about making sure we are making room at the table for everyone.

SARAH MIELE

Sarah Miele is an award-winning actor, theatre maker, voice over artist and drama facilitator based in Glasgow. She has worked in theatre across the UK, as well as in screen, radio and voice over. Career highlights include performing in London’s West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and winning a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award. She also co-runs The Audio Story Company, who create unique and exciting audio-immersive experiences and performances for family audiences.

WEBSITE: Sarah Miele

TWITTER: @sarah_miele

INSTAGRAM: @sarahmiele

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TWITTER: @AudioStoryCo

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Today we have part 1 of 2 with the utterly wonderful Sarah Miele. Elaine and Sarah chat different roots into the industry the big shift in roles for women as soon as they hit a certain age bracket to the challenges of drama school & the tools you need when you leave to keep you mentally healthy in a industry full of rejection

and knock backs.

SARAH MIELE

Sarah Miele is an award-winning actor, theatre maker, voice over artist and drama facilitator based in Glasgow. She has worked in theatre across the UK, as well as in screen, radio and voice over. Career highlights include performing in London’s West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and winning a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award. She also co-runs The Audio Story Company, who create unique and exciting audio-immersive experiences and performances for family audiences.

WEBSITE: Sarah Miele

TWITTER: @sarah_miele

INSTAGRAM: @sarahmiele

AUDIOSTORY

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TWITTER: @AudioStoryCo

INSTAGRAM: @AudioStoryCo

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In response to all your lovely comments to our episode of last week. We are doing a little part two of what does Persistent and Nasty mean to you.

We have picked specific episodes to share in light of all that’s going on in the world.

Lorna King Episode

Lily O'Farrell Episode

4th Birthday Episode

Mental Health In Performing Arts

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Today we revisit some of our wonderful guests telling us what Persistent and Nasty means to them. Below is the list of the guests and the Soundcloud link to their episode. You can of course get each episode on all podcast platforms.

Get ready to re-listen to the brilliant

Georgi Banks-Davies Episode Link

Ashlee Haze Episode Link

Kate Dickie Episode Link

Nelly Kelly Episode Link

Kyra Jones Episode Link

Patricia Panther Episode Link

Kaite Welsh Episode Link

Debbie Hannan Episode Link

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Today Elaine chats with playwright Julie Tsang. We discuss the benefits of being an actor before becoming a writer. The ups and downs of being a creative generally and during the pandemic and about finding what your passion is at any age.

JULIE TSANG

Julie Tsang is an award-winning writer currently on residencies with the National Theatre of Scotland, Open Clasp Theatre, Edinburgh International Film Festival and CBBC. Julie was part of Oli Lansley’s (Les Enfants Terribles) Wild Child scheme to develop her TV scripts and she is currently writing content for Children’s BBC. Julie's plays have been performed at Oxford Playhouse, Theatre 503, Soho theatre, Tron theatre, Lyceum theatre and the Pleasance theatre. Her particular interests are stories which explore mixed heritage, identity, loss and family conflict. Julie’s play The Family Unit was selected for the Women Playwrights International Conference in Montreal 2022.

Open Clasp Theatre, WDP writer & facilitator 2022

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NTS writer in residency JMT award 2021/22

Edinburgh International Film Festival Script Starter 2021/22

Children's BBC In-House Scripted Development Mentorship 2021/22

Agent: Michael Elliot-Finch

Brennan Artists Associates. brennanartists - creatives

TWITTER: @executetheatre

INSTAGRAM: @joolie_t

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Episode 117: Vivien Reid & Mhairi Calvey by Persistent and Nasty

Today it’s a through back to MAY 2020

Have a great bank holiday everyone and stay well.

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In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat over Zoom to Production Designer Jamie Lapsley. Hot topics included: the importance design has to the whole production, stepping into yourself completely and the patriarchy and masculinity and its effect on us all. Jamie’s new show We Hunt Together is now on Alibi. This is a special one. As always get a cuppa and enjoy Big Love, Elaine, Louise and Misha ABOUT JAMIE Jamie’s credits cover a broad range of disciplines, from Commercials, Theatre, Light Entertainment to Features and Drama, including a number of award-winning dramas, features and, short films. DRAMA Nominated for ‘Best Production Design - Independent Drama’ for Bodyguard at the British Film Designers Guild awards, BODYGUARD (2019) Winner - National Television Awards / Nominated - Golden Globes / Nominated - Emmy’s MURDERED FOR BEING DIFFERENT (2018) Winner - BAFTA - BEST SINGLE DRAMA, Royal Television Society - BEST SINGLE DRAMA FEATURES TOMMY’S HONOUR (2017) Winner - BAFTA Scotland - BEST FILM Skeletons (2010) Winner: Best New British Feature, Edinburgh International Film Festival 2010 Shell (2012) Winner: Best Film 30th Turin Film Festival 2012 Shorts Dupe (Bafta 2005), I Love Luci (Bafta 2008), Shell (LSFF 2007) You can find out more and follow her on all the social media platforms: Website: http://lapsleydesign.com

Twitter: @jamie_lapsley_

Instagram: @jamielapsleydesign

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