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Creative Conversations ¦ Bold Creativity, Smart Action

Creative Conversations ¦ Bold Creativity, Smart Action

By Yang-May Ooi

Creative Conversations is the podcast that celebrates what we can create when our ideas and actions flow together. Conceived and presented by writer & podcaster Yang-May Ooi. Part of the TigerSpirit.co.uk family of creative content.
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Creative Conversations ¦ Bold Creativity, Smart ActionDec 06, 2019

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 Creating a Beautiful Legacy out of Grief - Hilke Flebbe
May 17, 202334:34
Words and Worth - Joanne Lau

Words and Worth - Joanne Lau

Playwright Joanne Lau started out as a neuroscientist and came to writing for the theatre via stand up comedy and TV screenwriting. Now her first play Worth is being produced by New Earth Theatre and premieres at the Arcola Theatre in London this month April 2023. Joanne joins Yang-May Ooi to talk about her journey from science to making a living with her words - and of course her play Worth, a dark but also funny piece about siblings searching through their dead mother’s house for their lost inheritance. 

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.


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Links to some of the things we talked about

Worth at the Arcola Theatre - https://bit.ly/3nL3ACF 

Joanne Lau - https://bit.ly/3ZLe960 

New Earth Theatre - https://bit.ly/3K7H66g 

New Earth Theatre professional writers programme - https://bit.ly/40MehDM 

BBC Writers Room - https://bbc.in/43eP4nc 

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Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 05 Episode 04 ¦ Words and Worth - Joanne Lau  ¦ CCV0504

Photos: Joanne Lau, New Earth Theatre and Trish Gant, with thanks

Music:

Southern Jam Nights by Neil Cross

~ via Storyblocks Audio Standard Licence

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Creative Conversations:Bold Creativity, Smart Action  is a podcast about what happens when creativity and action flow together. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Apr 06, 202341:60
Adventures in Love and Food - Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman, Taste Tibet
Mar 17, 202343:16
When Family History meets World Affairs - Marcus Ferrar
Feb 16, 202345:46
The Story of an Album - Louise Golbey

The Story of an Album - Louise Golbey

For most of us, when we have experienced a break up, we often don’t know what to do to heal our sadness. For a singer-songwriter like Louise Golbey, part of her healing process is to write a song and then to build an album around it. She talks with Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi about her album Renaissance and takes us through the step by step process of song-writing, recording, producing and promoting the album. Louise also tells us what it’s like performing both at intimate gigs in jazz clubs and huge venues like Glastonbury.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 05 Episode 01 ¦ The Story of an Album - Louise Golbey ¦  CCV0501

Photos: Louise Golbey, with thanks

Extract from Renaissance song: with permission from Louise Golbey

Music:

Southern Jam Nights by Neil Cross

~ via Storyblocks Audio Standard Licence

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Creative Conversations:Bold Creativity, Smart Action  is a podcast about what happens when creativity and action flow together. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Jan 16, 202345:39
Sparking Cross-Cultural Chemistry - Patti McCarthy

Sparking Cross-Cultural Chemistry - Patti McCarthy

How do you fit in to a new country with a different culture from your own? How can we develop a sense of belonging while celebrating our differences especially when we are migrants or expats trying to make a home in a new place?

On today’s Creative Conversations podcast, host Yang-May Ooi is joined by cross cultural consultant and expatriate coach, Patti McCarthy. Patti was born in the UK and grew up all over the world. After living and working in Australia, she has returned to the UK and settled in Oxford - for now. She joins me to talk about how to spark cultural chemistry in order to be happy and successful when living or working with others from a different culture.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 04 Episode 07 ¦ Sparking Cross-Cultural Chemistry - Patti McCarthy ¦  CCV0407

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Oxford Moments is a personal blog by author Yang-May Ooi, exploring the city of Oxford, its people and places. “Oxford inspired me as a student and I’m excited to be back here making a new home and rebuilding my life. This project is my multi-faceted discovery of the moments that can give us a sense of home, belonging and enrichment.”  Follow Oxford Moments at bit.ly/OxfordMoments

Jul 08, 202155:40
The Future of Tourism in Oxford - Mary Clarkson

The Future of Tourism in Oxford - Mary Clarkson

How has the pandemic and restrictions on travel affected place-based tourism? What is a destination city like Oxford doing to face the post-pandemic challenge of bringing people back to the city centre - both tourists and local residents alike?

Our guest on Creative Conversations today is Oxford City Councillor Mary Clarkson who is the Council Labour Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism. She talks passionately to host Yang-May Ooi about bringing together town and gown in Oxford for the good of the local economy as well as the university that the city is famous for. She also tells us frankly about the challenges for tourism in Oxford due to the pandemic and discusses how the City Council is working with local businesses and residents to encourage visitors back into the city centre.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 04 Episode 06 ¦ The Future of Tourism in Oxford - Mary Clarkson CCV0406

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Oxford Moments is a personal blog by author Yang-May Ooi, exploring the city of Oxford, its people and places. “Oxford inspired me as a student and I’m excited to be back here making a new home and rebuilding my life. This project is my multi-faceted discovery of the moments that can give us a sense of home, belonging and enrichment.”  Follow Oxford Moments at bit.ly/OxfordMoments

Jun 28, 202148:32
Telling Family Stories - Janet Behan and Damian Le Bas

Telling Family Stories - Janet Behan and Damian Le Bas

May 29, 202101:16:35
What Travel Writing can tell us about Life - Callum Ruddock

What Travel Writing can tell us about Life - Callum Ruddock

In a world dominated by Youtube videos and Instagram images that can take you anywhere in the world, is there still a place for travel writing? How can the different types of writing about travel tell us about where we come from and who we are?

Travel writer and Oxford resident Callum Ruddock joins Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi in a wide ranging conversation about the art of writing about travel, where they discuss the different types of travel writing and what travel can teach us about life.  As both of them are Oxford residents and neighbours, they also reflect on whether we can bring the curiosity of travel to the place where we live, especially in the context of the global pandemic and travel restrictions.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 04 Episode 04 ¦ What Travel Writing can tell us about Life - Callum Ruddock CCV0404

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Oxford Moments is a multimedia blog by Yang-May, exploring the city of Oxford, its people and places. “Oxford inspired me as a student and infused much of my life over the last few decades. I have now moved back here and this project is my multi-faceted rediscovery of a city that I have always loved.”  Follow Oxford Moments at bit.ly/OxfordMoments

May 11, 202159:43
 Theatre is Not Limited - The Michael Knight Theatre Company
Mar 04, 202149:34
Oxford, the Hollywood of Stories - Sylvia Vetta

Oxford, the Hollywood of Stories - Sylvia Vetta

When we think of Oxford, we tend to think of the city created by the University, with its dreaming spires and architecture of learning. But there is a whole lot more to explore. Oxford is also the Hollywood of Stories and a melting pot of cultural diversity - says author Sylvia Vetta, talking to writer Yang-May Ooi on the Creative Conversations podcast.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 04 Episode 02 ¦ Oxford, the Hollywood of Stories - Sylvia Vetta CCV0402 ¦ Creative Conversations [podcast] and Oxford Moments

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi ¦  www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Oxford Moments is a multimedia blog by Yang-May, exploring the city of Oxford, its people and places. “Oxford inspired me as a student and infused much of my life over the last few decades. I have now moved back here and this project is my multi-faceted rediscovery of a city that I have always loved.”  Follow Oxford Moments at bit.ly/OxfordMoments

Jan 29, 202150:12
Behind the Scenes in the Museum World - Steve Slack, author of Interpreting Heritage

Behind the Scenes in the Museum World - Steve Slack, author of Interpreting Heritage

What do ABBA, Hadrian’s Wall and Grecian Urns have in common? They are all part of the world’s heritage. Steve Slack, writer and heritage interpretation consultant joins Creative Conversations host, Yang-May Ooi in this first episode of 2021 to talk about creativity and collaboration behind the scenes in the museum world

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/creativeconversations-podcast or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 04 Episode 01 ¦ Behind the Scenes in the Museum World - Steve Slack, author of Interpreting Heritage ¦ CCV0401

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi. www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Jan 07, 202156:58
 Kristian Morgan on The Natural High of Running

Kristian Morgan on The Natural High of Running

Ultrarunner and personal trainer Kristian Morgan talks to Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi about the natural high that comes from physical activity and running – and also shares his adventures running two of the most challenging endurance races in the world, the Marathon des Sables and the Tour of Giants.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/ccv-naturalhigh or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi – Season 03 Episode 09 ¦ Kristian Morgan on The Natural High of Running CCV0309

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by author and podcaster Yang-May Ooi. www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Dec 02, 202041:13
Carol Alayne on The Art of Bespoke Tailoring
Aug 22, 202047:44
Stevie Henden on Family, Flying Bombs and Fantasy
Aug 13, 202041:39
 Lynn Goold on The Fowey Festival and Daphne du Maurier
Aug 07, 202044:08
 Ann Lewis on How Nature Photography Can Change Your Life

Ann Lewis on How Nature Photography Can Change Your Life

Ann Lewis, an amateur photographer based on the Isle of Wight, talks to Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi, about how her passion for nature photography showed her a new way of looking at the world and also made her more confident out and about on her own.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/ccv-naturephotography or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi - Season 03 Episode 05 ¦ Ann Lewis on How Nature Photography Can Change Your Life CCV0305

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by author and podcaster Yang-May Ooi. www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Jul 14, 202041:23
My Grandfather Lim Swee Aun on The Story of a Family
Jul 06, 202041:17
Joanne Ooi on Covid and Creativity

Joanne Ooi on Covid and Creativity

How can we maintain our creativity during Covid lockdown? Could this crisis be an opportunity for creative renewal for creative organisations as well as individuals? Cultural commentator Joanne Ooi joins Yang-May Ooi on Creative Conversations to talk about  Covid and Creativity.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/ccv-covidandcreativity or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi - Season 03 Episode 03 ¦ Joanne Ooi on Covid and Creativity CCV0303

(Apologies for some sound distortion during the recording due to internet connectivity l issues)

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by author and podcaster Yang-May Ooi. www.tigerspirit.co.uk


Jul 03, 202053:32
Tony Dillon on Re-Connecting with Nature

Tony Dillon on Re-Connecting with Nature

Many of us live in big cities like London. We are surrounded by noise, crowds – and a lot of pollution. Is that lifestyle seriously damaging us? And can re-connecting with nature save our health? Ex-lawyer and creative consultant Tony Dillon joins Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi to tell us how re-connecting with nature re-invigorated his life.

For photos, links and music credits, go to the shownotes page at bit.ly/ccv-reconnectingwithnature or www.tigerspirit.co.uk/blog  and click through to Creative Conversations.

Creative Conversations with Yang-May Ooi - Season 03 Episode 02 ¦ Tony Dillon on Re-Connecting with Nature CCV0302

(Apologies for some sound distortion during the recording due to technical issues outside of my control)

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Creative Conversations is a podcast about creativity in the arts, life and business. It is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by multimedia author Yang-May Ooi. www.tigerspirit.co.uk

Jun 27, 202030:33
Fran Bushe on Talking about Sex
May 16, 202001:06:46
Simon Pimenta on Building Resilience
Dec 06, 201932:18
Janet Behan and Jessica Higgs on Why Shouldn't I Go?
Sep 13, 201938:23
William Blake at Tate Britain review - with Yang-May Ooi and Anna Sayburn Lane
Sep 10, 201919:18
Cheryl Robson on Aurora Metro Books
Mar 07, 201940:25
Stephen Ring on Beautiful North Devon (Westward Ho! mini-series)
Feb 12, 201926:19
John Barton on Sand, Sea and Song (Westward Ho! mini-series)
Feb 09, 201926:44
Pete Sawyer on Kitesurfing to Happiness (Westward Ho! miniseries)
Feb 07, 201928:38
Zaharah Othman on Love Stories across Cultures
Jan 11, 201943:59
Stephanie van Driesen on How to be a Superstar
Jan 03, 201942:06
“Walter Plinge” on An Actor’s Life
Dec 17, 201843:19
Michael McManus on An Honourable Man

Michael McManus on An Honourable Man

Author and playwright Michael McManus talks to Yang-May Ooi about his play An Honourable Man set in a dystopic post-Brexit world... Episode CCV005 ¦ Creative Conversations is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by multimedia author Yang-May Ooi ¦ www.TigerSpirit.co.uk

Nov 29, 201825:48
Daniel York on Telling Forgotten Stories

Daniel York on Telling Forgotten Stories

Actor and playwright Daniel York joins Creative Conversations host Yang-May Ooi to talk about his new play Forgotten, an epic story about the Chinese Labour Corps who worked in the trenches during the First World War. Episode CCV004 ¦ Creative Conversations is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by multimedia author Yang-May Ooi ¦ www.TigerSpirit.co.uk

Oct 16, 201830:20
Sue Plumtree on Creating a Great Life After 50

Sue Plumtree on Creating a Great Life After 50

Relationship coach Sue Plumtree joins host Yang-May Ooi on Creative Conversations to tell her story of divorcing at age 60 and how she found the courage and creativity to create a new life and business - and how she found true love at age 70. Episode CCV003 ¦ Creative Conversations is part of the Tiger Spirit family of creative content, conceived and presented by multimedia author Yang-May Ooi ¦ www.TigerSpirit.co.uk

May 11, 201840:33
Terence Bailey on Paranormal Fiction and Life

Terence Bailey on Paranormal Fiction and Life

Novelist Terry Bailey joins Yang-May Ooi on Creative Conversations to chat about his paranormal thriller Dead in Time and how he uses his own experiences in his fiction. Find out more about Terry at www.facebook.com/terencebaileyauthor ¦ Creative Conversations is the Tiger Spirit podcast exploring - and celebrating - the creative process in the arts, life and business, conceived and presented by author and creative actionista, Yang-May Ooi ¦ www.TigerSpirit.co.uk
Aug 30, 201727:26
James Zarzana on the benefits and challenges of self-publishing
Aug 04, 201748:10