Episodes

  • Generating Income
    Jun 30 2024

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    In the last of this season's podcasts, I talk to actor and voiceover artist, Deborah Whyte about one of the fundamentals - generating income.

    Deborah can be found on Twitter/X under @debredwhyte

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    24 mins
  • Balancing Family Life and a Day Job with Creative Freelancing
    Jun 23 2024

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    If you have a young family and work in the creative industry, this is a must listen!

    Erika Sanderson talks to me about how she balances parenting, the day job and her acting career.

    Erika's website is: http://www.erikasanderson.com/

    Erika has also kindly provided these links mentioned in the podcast that you might find helpful

    https://pipacampaign.org/

    https://motherswhomake.org/

    https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    25 mins
  • Imposter Syndrome
    Jun 16 2024

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    For those of you who don't consider yourself a credible creative because you can't carry it out full-time, this one's for you!
    Rebecca Fairnie, actor and playwright, has a forthright chat with me about how she sees imposter syndrome in her situation.

    You can find Rebecca under @rebeccafairnie on twitter (x) and Facebook.

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    22 mins
  • Finding Work
    Jun 9 2024

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    Finding work is something most creative freelancers struggle with at some point. Here to discuss her experience today is Actor, Lynsey Beauchamp.

    You can find Lynsey on Instagram under @lynseybeauchamp

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    27 mins
  • Freelancing Around a Full-Time Job
    Jun 2 2024

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    It was a joy to talk to Actor, Playwright and Head of The Justice Analytical Unit at the Scottish Government, Catherine Bissett. We chat about how she manages to successfully carry out all of the above with such aplomb!

    Mentioned in this episode - https://bridgesactorsagency.com/

    Link to placeholder script: https://salamanderstreet.com/product/placeholder-by-catherine-bisset-2/


    You can contact Catherine using Twitter / X under the username @catherinebiss12

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    31 mins
  • Working as a Creative Freelancer with a Chronic Illness
    May 26 2024

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    Ashley Barlow is an Actor, Director, and Theatre maker who shares some insight into how she can turn her chronic illness into a positive.

    You can find Ashley on Twitter / X under @ashmarlene or on Instagram under either @ashbarlow_actor or @ash.and.pmdd

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    25 mins
  • What Producers Are Looking For When Hiring a Creative Freelancer
    May 18 2024

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    Graham (Graz) Richards kindly shares his experience of hiring freelancers and what attributes he's looking for.

    Graz's Website is - https://audiblevisions.wixsite.com/audiblevisions

    And you can find him on twitter under @AV_Drama

    Mentioned on this episode - Sarah Golding's brilliant Quirky Voices workshops - https://quirkyvoices.weebly.com/quirky-workshops.html

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    25 mins
  • Work-Life Balance
    May 12 2024

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    One of the topics that comes up most often is work-life balance. In this episode, renowned actress, playwright and tutor, and all-round good egg, Debbie Cannon talks about how she manages this.

    Debbie's website is - debbiecannon.org

    You can also find her on twitter / X under @debsca

    If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email wendy@wendylapcreative.com or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.

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    23 mins