The Wilderness of Creativity
Lucy Colgan
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What if your greatest creative breakthrough isn’t about mastering technique, but learning to quiet the voice that says you’re not enough?
In this conversation, Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses the essence of creativity, emphasising that true creativity transcends skill and technique. She advocates for silencing the inner critic to connect with one's authentic voice and intent, fostering a more genuine creative expression.
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Jenny Leigh Hodgins is a creative empowerment coach, author, poet, composer, pianist, and lifelong educator with over 30 years of experience performing, teaching, and composing music. As a live-in caregiver for her senior mother, she navigates the challenges of caregiving while sustaining her own creative energy. Jenny helps people overcome burnout, set healthy boundaries, rebuild trust in their creative process, and regain energy for sustainable creative flow. Through her books, courses, and podcast Your Creative Chord, she empowers individuals to express themselves authentically, explore creativity intentionally, and live inspired lives. Instagram field refused link below so: https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativechord/
What does it mean to belong when life keeps uprooting you?
In part 2 of this week's episode, Bex opens up about how her business has been shaped by displacement and re-rooted through creativity. Through poetry, storytelling and values-driven action, we explore how identity is not just inherited but 'designed' over time. This is an invitation to reclaim your voice and discover what belonging really means for you.
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Home is a human right. Last year over five million people turned to Shelter for advice. New research shows at least 354,000 people in England, including 161,500 children, will spend Christmas without a home (stats from Dec 2024).
In this conversation, Bex shares her personal journey, reflecting on how her experiences of moving homes and becoming a mother have shaped her identity and career in advertising. She discusses the emotional connection to home and the challenges she faced as a single mother working in a demanding industry.
Part 2 of our conversation drops on Thursday however you can WATCH the full episode on You Tube - subscribe and be sure to leave us a review!
If you, or someone you know, has been affected by homelessness then call the Shelter free helpline 0808 800444.
Thank you for listening,
Stay wild x
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Enjoying the show? You can rate and review the podcast here - your feedback helps more listeners discover the show, builds our community, and keeps the episodes coming!
About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
Want to learn more about today’s guest? Check out their full bio and links below!
What if the real power of creativity simply lies in showing up?
In this episode, host Lucy Colgan continues her conversation with Sarah McDowell about where it all began, inviting listeners behind the scenes of her own creative journey, and reflects on what it really means to take the road less travelled. Drawing from the experience of launching the podcast just over 18 months ago, Lucy shares the laughter, vulnerability and unexpected insights that come from just starting, long before feeling like an 'expert'.
Lucy also looks ahead offering a glimpse into her evolving vision for the podcast and growing platform designed to hold space for creative exploration, bold beginnings and honest conversations about the surviving the wild.
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Sarah McDowell is a podcast producer, digital marketing consultant & SEO Specialist. She is also an international speaker, moderator, coach and co-author.
What if the true strength of owning a small business lies not in scaling fast, but in leading with heart, sensitivity and genuine human connection?
In this inspiring episode, we explore the essence of conscious entrepreneurship and the power of embracing sensitivity as a vital component of creative leadership. Discover how building authentic communities and fostering human connections can revolutionise the way you approach your business, transforming collaborations and workshops into deeply meaningful experiences. We also delve into the importance of cultivating a 'Human to Human' mindset grounded in compassion and creativity, and how doing so can help you create a lasting, purpose-driven business legacy.
I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be sure to subscribe here so you never miss an episode - and check out our FREE Substack newsletter!
Enjoying the show? You can rate and review the podcast here - your feedback helps more listeners discover the show, builds our community, and keeps the episodes coming!
About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
Want to learn more about today’s guest? Check out their full bio and links below!
Clare is driven by curiosity and a deep desire to support good business. She is passionate about consciously building lives that align with our authentic selves, our world, and our values. Her work focuses on bringing people together and exploring what lies beneath the surface—within ourselves, our decisions, and our dreams. She helps others become unstuck in a world that often feels paralysing, guiding them to take meaningful action without compromising what matters most. Clare’s approach is grounded in decades of highly sensitive living, where she has learned to balance energy with purpose, planning, and unselfish growth. Grateful to nature and positive news for guiding her journey, Clare finds grounding and inspiration outdoors. If she doesn’t answer a call or message right away, it’s likely because she’s barefoot in the garden, reconnecting with the earth. 🍃 Find Clare at @consciousentrepreneurs and consciousentrepreneurs.org.uk