The Wilderness of Creativity

What does learning a new language have to do with confidence, creativity and compassion?

In this episode, we explore how language, music, and the arts can open doors, not just to communication, but to deeper understanding, cultural empathy and a more connected, expressive life.

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Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Jennie Moses is the founder of Languages for All, a tutoring business that is dedicated to making language learning accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for learners of all ages. With a passion for languages and education, Jennie created Languages for All to support students in building confidence, communication skills, and a genuine love of learning.

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What happens when you step away from what’s safe and follow an inner nudge—without knowing exactly where it’ll lead?

Charlotte recently took a massive leap of faith and has landed somewhere totally unexpected! In this episode, Charlotte shares her bold leap from the classroom into the unexpected, how she’s crafting a new career with @nipperbout and why trusting the unknown might just lead you exactly where you need to be.

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Charlotte is a former Performing Arts teacher now Lead Events Coordinator at @nipperbout. She is also the founder of Maps and Naps.

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What if the words you speak each morning could reshape your entire day?

In this reflective episode, we discuss how intentional language and daily affirmations can shift your mindset and set the emotional tone for your day, and the idea of redefining happiness on your own terms - free from the weight of societal expectations.

Beth also shares why poetry has become a powerful tool for healing and self-understanding, which highlights the vulnerability and bravery it takes to share creative work with the world. Finally, we talk about creating healthier digital spaces, curating your feed to reflect inspiration rather than comparison!

Head over to our Instagram page for reflection questions you can explore during the episode or save them for later, whenever it feels right for you.

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Beth has three main passions in life - helping people, creativity and spreading happiness. She is a Digital Comms Manager for national charity Home-Start UK. She’s also a life coach offering 1:1 coaching and creative play through workshops. Each workshop has a creative twist, think vision boards, scrapbooking and collaging. The workshops bring people together and encourage interesting conversation. Beth recently took on a challenge to write a poem everyday for 100 days, so a published poetry book is the next goal. You can usually find Beth reading, journaling, doing yoga, creating and exploring.

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What if the colours you choose and the way your furniture is arranged could shift the creative energy in your life?

In this informative episode, we explore the foundational elements of feng shui and how your home can become a powerful tool for balance, intention and personal growth. We touch upon colour theory and how different hues influence mood and energy, learn what the Bagua map is and how the layout and shape of your home can either support or disrupt your energy flow. Lorraine also offers some simple, practical feng shui tips you can start using this week to create more harmony in your environment.

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Can the energy in your space really change your life?

Lorraine Lewis thought it was all a myth, until her own journey proved otherwise. From clutter to clarity, this episode explores how shifting your space can unlock creative flow and inner balance. You’ll also get a beginner-friendly introduction to the five elements of feng shui -wood, fire, earth, metal, and water - and learn how each brings unique energy into your home and life. With grounding techniques and practical tips woven throughout, this episode is a beautiful starting point for anyone curious about creating more harmony, balance, and creative flow in their space.

Be sure to check out Part 1 and 2 of this episode and get in touch with your feedback based on the reflective questions and creative tasks.

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Stay wild x

Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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For over thirty years, Lorraine Lewis has worked her dream job as a Feng Shui consultant and teacher, helping individuals and corporate clients create powerful, positive changes by making simple yet impactful adjustments to their spaces. She has designed and delivered countless workshops, courses, and presentations, and regularly speaks at seminars and holistic events about the transformative power of feng shui principles.

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What happens when a teacher trades the classroom for the forest, and steps into a role where history, storytelling, and creativity collide?

In this episode, we follow Katie’s inspiring journey from traditional classroom teaching to the world of outdoor education, a shift that brought her closer to nature, creativity and personal fulfilment. She shares her experience working with The Sherwood Outlaws, a medieval stunt performance troupe that fuses historical performance with immersive storytelling, showing how creative work can connect us to the past in dynamic, engaging ways.

We also explore the ongoing challenge of balancing artistic expression with the realities of everyday life, and what it truly means to embrace uncertainty. Katie offers honest insights on the courage it takes to make bold moves, trust your instincts, and follow a less conventional path.

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Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Katie is a actress and outdoor educator. She regularly performs with The Sherwood Outlaws - a medieval stunt performance troupe based in Nottingham - as well as teaches as an outdoor educator for Notts Outdoors. Katie brings the legendary Maid Marian to life at live events, festivals, medieval-themed camps across the UK as well as lends her skills to media, film and television work as Princess Laia!

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What if we could make education happier, less stressful & more relevant for everybody? What if nurturing creativity and well-being was considered just as important as test scores and targets?

In this episode, Lucy speaks with educator and advocate Kate Wadsworth about what’s possible when we step away from the traditional classroom model and begin to reimagine education on our own terms. Together, they explore how education can become happier, less stressful, and more relevant for both students and teachers.

From prioritising educator well-being and creating more inclusive school environments, to navigating the often tricky space between real-life classroom needs and top-down policy demands, Kate shares her insights on how we might reshape the system from the inside out. At the heart of it all? A belief in the power of creativity as a vital, guiding force in modern education.

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Stay wild x

Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Kate is an educator whose mission is to make education happier, less stressful, and more relevant for everyone. Not content to wait for systemic change, she is passionate about finding ways to create positive change independently. As a teacher, international consultant, education coach, and now author, she enjoys approaching learning from a different perspective. She advocates for learning experiences to be playful, creative, curious, and kind, benefiting both educators and students alike.

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What makes a podcast more than just a conversation? And what happens when creativity meets cutting-edge research in language and education?

In this episode, we explore the power of podcasting as a tool for engagement, the exciting possibilities of AI in language research, and how creative approaches, both in and out of the classroom, can open up new ways of understanding how we communicate. With insights from her MA research in Applied Linguistics, Abi reflects on the role of creativity in language, and why blending art and science might be the key to shaping the future of learning.

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Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Applied Linguist passionate about harnessing creativity in language and communication to make knowledge accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible!

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What does a life well-lived really look like?

In this heartfelt mini-episode, I sit down for a spontaneous chat with someone who knows a thing or two about it, my grandma. In this short but meaningful interlude, my grandma shares her reflections on aging with purpose, the value of staying active, and how creativity weaves its way into everyday life. We talk about the joy of hands-on hobbies, the legacy of making things with care, and her beautiful, simple secret to happiness: gratitude, faith, and community.

It’s a gentle reminder that creativity doesn’t always look like art — sometimes, it’s in the way we live, love, and connect.

This episode is a gift from me to my mum💗

Thank you for listening!

Stay wild x

Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

Have you ever had your heart broken? That kind of heartbreak that shakes you to your core, and forces you to ask: Who am I now?

Key discussion points:

1. How to find and reclaim your voice and the role of creativity in self-discovery and healing
2. Navigating and overcoming relationship challenges and breakdowns
3. Practical strategies for personal growth and transformation

This is a story of healing, growth, and the creative rebirth that can only come from breaking open.

Thank you for listening!

Stay wild x

Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan

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Nikki is a self-empowerment coach dedicated to helping women reconnect with themselves and heal. Through her guidance, she inspires women to stand confidently in their greatness.

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