
Beyond the ‘No’: Where We Go From Here
Follow-up blog to an open conversation I held in response to my blog ‘When The Answer Is No’.

Soapbox Series: When the Answer is No (And What That Really Tells Us)
After not being shortlisted for a recent regional leadership role this blog explores the hidden dynamics at play: the unwritten rules, informal networks, and persistent discomfort with disruption. It’s not about seeking validation - it’s about naming the systems that exclude.

New Online Workshop: How to Thrive as a Freelance Creative
A new offering: an online workshop for freelance creatives!

Navigating the ‘Restless Decade’: Why the Future Needs People-Centred Cultural Strategy
Short reflection piece about this current decade we’re half way through - 2025 - it’s certainly restless! Read more about my reflections from the Culture Central & IPSOS UK briefing.

Surviving, Thriving or Diversifying: a Creative Symposium hits the mark!
Reflection piece following the successful delivery of Solihull’s ‘Surviving, Thriving or Diversifying’ Creative Industry Symposium on 7th March 2025.

INVITATION: Nottingham Light Night new regional consortium & sector consultation - I want to hear from you!
An invitation to come and speak with me if you’re a Notts based creative - or indeed, someone that produces a Light-based event anywhere in the Midlands!

ANNOUNCING: Surviving, Thriving & Diversifying in Solihull: a Symposium

Reflecting on 2024
End of the year round-up post, including all the #gratitude, learning & lessons and vision for 2025.

Nurturing the West Midlands: Reflections on the WMCA Creative & Cultural Industries Symposium
Reflections & takeaways from my attendance at the WMCA Creative and Cultural Industries Symposium in Oct 2024.

Autumn 2024 Update: My Busiest Period since freelancing yet!
Latest update from me including a mega achievement of surpassing £1m fundraised so far this year!

Transform Your Creative Practice with the Core Creatives Business Support Programme!
More information about the Solihull Creative Business Programme, including details of how to sign-up!

Propel Dance Artists Represent the UK at the Dearborn International Para Dance Sport Competition!
Reflections and summary from my first-ever international work trip with Propel Dance!

News: Propel partners with Inclusive Dance UK & we’re off to the USA!
Propel Dance announce a new partnership with Inclusive Dance UK and a trip to the USA to represent the United Kingdom!

Freelancer truths + WMCA’s Activate Programme Launches
Short thought/opinion piece on the realities of freelancing + the launch of the new support programme for freelancers and small arts organisations, led by WMCA, called Activate.

News: I’ve got a new qualification!
After 3 years, I have finally done it…
An Invitation to Buckingham Palace…
Blog piece about my day at Buckingham Place, attending the creative industries royal garden party, in May 2024.

Comment: Culture in crisis - how bad is it going to get?
New comment piece about the state of the arts & culture sector right now: asking how bad is it really going to get?!?

Propel Dance's First Performance at Sadler's Wells
Short reflections and commentary on Propel Dance’s first appearance at Sadlers Wells in Feb 2024.

Learning from the Fundraising Fellowship Scheme led by Creative Black Country

2024: What’s in store?
Amy’s word of the year 2024, what’s happening with clients for this new year and abit about leadership. What’s your word of the year?