I can pinpoint the exact date that I lost myself. 2 years ago I suddenly lost steam. The wind in my sail abruptly stopped. I had recently set up a business and had thrown myself into self employment but all of a sudden that spark that kept me going went out. I would sit down in the quiet times at fairs (something I never do), retreated from social events, go to bed early- not feeling quite right.

On 5th December 2017 I discovered why. I...

This is the first episode in my series of mid-month 'catch ups' with my previous podcast guests... I wanted to check in a year down the line to see how the creative journey is going for some of my past interviewees.

First up is Rebecca, an old friend who has now made the leap into a full time artistic career...

Aimi has been in the jewellery trade for over twenty years. What started out as a hobby, quickly became a passion and she knew that silversmithing was the right career for her early on in her journey. she started her first business with a grant from The Prince's Trust as Silver Shadows Jewellery, making contemporary silver jewellery. Picking up a wealth of knowledge, techniques and valuable experience over the years, she has since move...

Jessica Wilkes is a Childrenswear Designer and the face behind My Little Thistle! Having studied a Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design she went on to complete a BA (Honours) Fashion Design Degree at Birmingham City University. She began making childrenswear for family and friends and from there the idea for My Little Thistle was born; inspired by her experiences of tradition, family, memories of her own childhood, the colours, texture...