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.

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.

Miranda Harrison is a publishing specialist, writer, and arts professional whose career spans many of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.

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.

Tim Brinkman is a globally recognised arts leader, producer, and cultural strategist whose four decades at the forefront of the performing arts have shaped major institutions across the UK, USA, Australia, and India.

Ashish Manchanda is a renowned music producer, sound engineer, and founder of Global Ikon. He specialises in artist development, music production, and sound design, helping creators achieve global success through innovation and mentorship.

Charilyne Rojas is a conductor and music educator, leading the Young Performers Orchestra at Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. She also finds time to shape GDYO’s communications. Charilyne mentors young musicians and builds lasting orchestral communities. Watch our interview together in which I created Charilyne's fantasy cultural year.

I host a free 30-minute speed networking session on ZOOM every Tuesday at 6pm UK time. Meet the guests who attended our weekly arts and culture intro session on 25th November. Video and chat file included.

Liz Clark is a leading champion of Scotland’s emerging folk and traditional musicians. For over 40 years she has nurtured new talent through the Danny Kyle Open Stage, offering vital exposure, mentorship and opportunities that shape the careers of rising artists.

Helene Su is a somatic dance and embodied leadership guide, helping creatives, coaches and heart-led leaders reconnect to body wisdom, self-expression and authentic movement through Niio Dance classes, workshops, retreats and coaching.

Carmela Ruggiero is a spiritual artist and psychic medium at Ruggiero Studios creating healing art, journalling tools and oracle cards that help people overcome anxiety, boost self-love and connect with their inner soul guidance for creative healing.

Louise Duggan is a UK-based mixed-media artist, art consultant and creative mentor delivering bespoke artwork, curation and professional coaching through Ophelia Art Consultancy for hotels, homes, businesses and emerging artists.

Colin David Reese is an actor, director and Shakespeare specialist who creates and teaches theatre rooted in verse, movement and historical practice. Through workshops and performances, he brings the Bard’s language vividly to life.

Beth Prevor is Executive Director of Hands On, leading Deaf and hard-of-hearing access to theatre through sign-interpreted performances, training, and cultural inclusion in the arts.

Elise Bernhardt, Founder & Creative Director of Fleur Elise Bkln, is a Brooklyn floral designer and nonprofit arts leader creating Ikebana-inspired arrangements and team-building workshops.