Shuyun Zi is an arts and culture professional specialising in project coordination, cultural research and communications, with international experience across heritage, media and creative industries.

Certified coach and consultant Aretha George helps individuals and organisations unlock growth, clarity and confidence. With 25+ years in arts, heritage and culture, she blends insight, warmth and strategic thinking to move people and teams forward.

Multi #1 best-selling author, speaker & founder of Your Book Is Your Hook!, Jennifer S. Wilkov guides writers through writing, publishing and platform growth with her Literary Agent Matchmaker™ approach, helping authors get published and build successful writing careers.

Contemporary UK visual artist Miriam Hartnell (Tiferet Fine Art) creates vibrant, immersive paintings that inspire emotional reflection, transformation and joy. Bold colour and narrative energy define her expressive, transformational art.

On 18th December 2025, best-selling author Sam Conniff gave us a fascinating 10-minute talk on the link between uncertainty and creativity. Watch it here.

I host a free 30-minute speed networking session on ZOOM every Tuesday at 6pm UK time. Meet the guests who attended our recent weekly arts and culture intro session. Video and chat file included. You'll find the future schedule here: https://www.artsandculturenetwork.com/ourevents

Producer and filmmaker Aaron Shrimpton creates cinematic branded content, documentaries and narrative films. Founder of New Waverley Studios, his work blends creative vision and emotional storytelling, specialising in event capture and videography.

Mark Halliday is a UK-based creative director, producer and former West End performer. As founder of Veritas Live Entertainment Ltd he delivers high-quality tribute shows, theatre productions and live events across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Red Benbow is an author and poet creating emotionally rich, witty writing exploring resilience, transformation, and the human spirit. His novels and poetry blend honesty, rhythm, and memorable storytelling.