May the (creative) force be with you
Welcome to this week's episode with guest Katie Smart (@thesherwoodoutlaws on Instagram)
Katie is a performer with The Sherwood Outlaws - a medieval stunt performance troupe based in Nottingham - as well as an outdoor educator for Notts Outdoors. Katie brings the legendary Maid Marian to life at live events, festivals, medieval-themed camps across the UK as well as lends her skills to media, film and television work as Princess Laia!
Key discussion points:
- Exploring career transitions from classroom teaching to the world of outdoor education
- Katie's involvement with The Sherwood Outlaws and the art of blending history and performance to bring the past to life
- How to balance creative expression with the demands of everyday life
- Embracing uncertainty, and the courage we all need to take bold creative risks
Thank you for listening!
Stay wild x
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