Episode 60

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6th Oct 2025

How one leap of faith can change everything

What happens when you step away from what’s safe and follow an inner nudge—without knowing exactly where it’ll lead?

Charlotte recently took a massive leap of faith and has landed somewhere totally unexpected! In this episode, Charlotte shares her bold leap from the classroom into the unexpected, how she’s crafting a new career with @nipperbout and why trusting the unknown might just lead you exactly where you need to be.

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Stay wild x

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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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Charlotte is a former Performing Arts teacher now Lead Events Coordinator at @nipperbout. She is also the founder of Maps and Naps.

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Lucy Colgan

Lucy's career spanning two decades has seen her excel as a versatile freelance artist, project manager, and director within the dynamic world of the creative industry. Armed with a PGCE in Drama and Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, she effortlessly imparts her boundless energy and expertise to budding talents. Lucy crafts bespoke training sessions for educators and non-specialists working across various educational sectors and community platforms. Currently holding the position of Head of Dance and Drama at a leading independent school in Derbyshire, Lucy continues to inspire and empower the next generation of artistic trailblazers.