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.

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.

Maria Emilov is a Birmingham-based visual artist whose practice seamlessly blends classical techniques with playful experimentation. Working primarily in oils, mixed media, and collage, Maria creates works that are simultaneously captivating, thought-provoking, and occasionally cheeky.

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.

Clare White, Amazon bestselling author and founder of Connected CX, helps SMEs grow by improving customer experience, loyalty and employee engagement. Discover her book You’ve Got the Power and her work as a fractional CCO.

Ola David is the unstoppable force behind Sustainable Artist. Ola and her team run practical workshops on everything from building a website to getting into exhibitions, licensing artwork, marketing without cringing, and weaving sustainability into creative practice.

Louise Vidaurri is the Digital artist and Photographer behind Louise Vidaurri Photo Art. Taking nature, abstracts and spiritual motifs and transforming them into art by photo editing.

Joe Allen is a composer, musical director, performer, and music tutor. He is also a radio presenter for Jorvik Radio.

Maria Evans, PhD, is a researcher, consultant and coach. She supports leaders, women and neurodiverse professionals with clarity, confidence and strategy — always mixing expertise with warmth and wit.

Dr David Outevsky is a dance scientist, educator, and strategist blending performance, research, and leadership. He develops innovative methodologies for injury prevention and seeks Arts Organisation Management and Research & Design roles across creative industries.

Jai Shah is a personal brand photographer who specialises in bringing camera-shy entrepreneurs, creators, and founders out of the shadows—and into the spotlight. Specialising in headshots, personal brand portraits, and event photography.

Liam Jackson is the kind of graphic designer who doesn’t just make logos—he makes stories happen on a canvas. Based in Southport, Merseyside, Liam crafts unforgettable visual identities for Music, Arts, Culture and Creative sectors.

Thea Cole makes digital content like VR films, interactive videos, and online campaigns. She works with artists, charities, and brands to tell powerful stories using tech, creativity, and immersive media.