Series Two
Join us as we amplify the voices of dyslexic people from various backgrounds, like us. As two dyslexic creatives, we want to start a conversation about it and share our journey...from the challenges to the countless rewards.
Series Two Episode Ten: Ruby Rare
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by the pink-haired sex educator, author, and public speaker, Ruby Rare.
She is on a mission to get people talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. Their work is influenced by her experiences as a queer, non-monogamous, dual-heritage person.
In this discussion, our final episode of season 2, we talk about Ruby’s recent diagnosis of dyslexia and what effects that has had on her life and the
Series Two Episode Nine: Laura Jackson
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by British television presenter, columnist, and creative tastemaker Laura Jackson.
When not on TV for the BBC and ITV, or presenting on the “So, How Do You” Podcast, Laura curates across the world of food, interiors, travel and culture on her platform Hoste and as co-founder and CEO of Glassette.
In this conversation, we discuss Laura’s creativity across her wide ranging career, her struggles with dyslexia and anxiety and how passion, drive and a strong work ethic can carve out the career of your dreams.
Series Two Episode Eight: Pip Jamieson
In this episode, we’re joined by a global industry leader, tech entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of professional networking platform The Dots, Pip Jamieson.
Despite the challenges of dyslexia from an early age, Pip’s infectious passion and drive has seen her revolutionise the networking space through her creation of the Dots platform, earning her the title of one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs from The Sunday Times.
Today we explore her early career and first steps as an entrepreneur, what it takes to be a trailblazing systemic disrupter and the ambitions and ideas that propelled her to create one of the UK’s most inclusive creative networking platforms.
Series Two Episode Seven: Bolanle Tadjudeen
Part-1
In this episode, we talk with curator, educator and founder of Black Blossoms School of Art & Culture, Bolanle Tajudeen.
After taking an interest in fashion and creativity at a young age, Bolanle has honed her craft as an artistic curator and exhibitionist promoting and showcasing the work of black and non-binary visual artists and inspiring others to tackle socio-political change through their creative practices. With sold-out exhibitions and performances in the Tate Modern and Tate Britain and great acclaim from the likes of Vogue, Dazed and the BBC, Bolanle continues to reshape traditional narratives across the world of arts and culture.
Part-2
In part 2 of this conversation, we continue our exploration of Bolanle’s experience as a young black artist in London, how she is decolonising education in the art space and why she believes art and culture can be the ultimate tool for change.
Series Two Episode Six: Lu Williams
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte chat with Artist, Creative Director and Events Manager Lu Williams.
Propelled by a desire to platform womxn, trans and non-binary artists and zine-makers, Lu creates cross disciplinary artworks, social practice and events to foster accessibility, working-class and DIY culture and intersectional feminism.
We discuss Lu’s experiences as a queer working class artist, how their neurodivergent tendencies have influenced their work and what prompted Lu to create the ‘Grrl zine’, bringing different communities together.
Series Two Episode Six: Lu Williams YouTube Highlight
Head over to our YouTube channel and you’ll get to see Lu Williams podcast episode highlight. In this highlight you’ll get to see Lu talk about autism, ADHD and how her support dog can help her to stay focused.
Series Two Episode Five: Misan Harriman
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte sit down with photographer, activist and cultural connoisseur Misan Harriman.
Labelled as “The most talked about photographer of our time”, Misan has experienced a prolific career, photographing countless high profile celebrities including Meghan Markle, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Rihanna and more. He has also founded and developed What We Seee, a global platform providing cultural nutrition to over a billion people per year and continues to use his art and role as Chair of the Southbank Centre to empower and propel activism and social change.
In this conversation we dive into, Misan’s thoughts on a world in transition, the impact of dyslexia on his self-expression and what it means to become the first black person in 104 years to shoot the cover of British Vogue.
Series Two Episode Four: Michael Parr
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte chat with Actor Michael Parr.
Originally from St Helens, Merseyside, Michael rose to fame through his portrayal of the notorious Ross Barton on ITVs Emmerdale, and has since enjoyed success working across film and television on both sides of the Atlantic.
Series Two Episode Two: Scott Bryan
In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte sit down with British Columnist, TV Critic andBroadcaster, Scott Bryan.
When not attempting every technical challenge on The Great British Bake-off, Scott is writing extensively about television for the likes of the Guardian and i-Newspaper, sharing thoughts on BBC News and Radio 4, or co-hosting the ‘Must Watch’ Podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.
In this conversation, Scott speaks about his learning experiences at university, how his love of television has seen him navigate the barriers he’s faced and the resilience and drive that pushed him to chase a career inundated with words.