Feel the fear and do it anyway

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.