Launched in 2023

Sparkle on Substack has been downloaded over 45k times

I'm delighted to bring you solo episodes and guests from those who are writing and creating on Substack.

A brief tour of my Podcasts/ guest appearances

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I create short (11 min) monthly podcasts under the title My Beautiful Reality over on Substack sharing some of the magic in the mundane and bigger themes of 21st century life as a mother and creative. 


I also co-host a podcast with my friend Laura called 'Company of Two' which is circles the themes of being, balance and business in motherhood.

If you're interested in Substack as a platform you can listen to me interview guest about how they are exploring the platform in creative ways here at Sparkle on Substack.

I'd love for you to subscribe and listen along. You can drop me a line on instagram or over on Substack when you have...

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I've also popped other links to my guest appearances and interviews here below too...

Sparkle on Substack

My podcast exploring staying creative on Substack. Guest interviews, solo episodes and lots of food for thought. ✨

Company of Two

Conpany of Two is my podcast with fellow multi-passionate creative Laura Oldfield. We explore being, balance and business in motherhood and we can't wait to build our community and connect with you over on Substack

Happily Ever After with Hannah Harvey

I spoke with Hannah in May 2023 and it's actually one of my favourite conversations combining my love for slow living and the romance of that way of life. I also share how me and my husband met, navigating some of the harder times and chat about a new project.

Unravel your Days

I was a guest on this podcast in 2022 and we chat about motherhood, creativity and the shifting sands of creating a sustainable business.

Kindle Curiosity

I loved talking to my artist pal Sarah Shotts about our joint digital exchange project 'The Magic Mundane'. We shared digital stories over whatsapp 4000 miles apart over a year of motherhood and creative living (Feb 22-Feb 23).

Voice of the Creative

In 2020, I recorded a set of podcasts with creatives working in Newbiggin by the Sea as part of my Arts Council funded project 'Voice of the Creative' for Action for Children. You can listen to all three episodes here on soundcloud.

The Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums

I loved chatting with Emma about all things creativity and positivity for mothers. I really admire her work and the guests she brings into the forefront. Open conversations about the challenges of being a working mum and how to make space to take care of ourselves are so so important! Creativity really does impact so positively on my wellbeing and I'm so glad to make space for how it can impact yours too.

Creativity Island for Mums - Emylia Hall

In 2020, I interviewed Emylia Hall (novelist and creator of Mothership Writers) as part of my Arts Council Funded project Creativity Island for Mums. You can listen to our chat here. Inspiration INCOMING!

Creativity Island for Mums - Louise Barkas

Louise runs 'The Calm Folk' and supports families and young people using mindfulness and intentional slow living/ minimalism techniques. I worked together on a project for teenagers in 2019 and I was really interested in her practise and insight for our participants for Creativity Island for Mums. You can listen to our chat (with my baby in the background) here.

🌱 Allotment garden Summer 2023

Creatively Conscious


Claire Venus

Creative Consultant, writer and Mentor