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Summary from the first Melting Pot Gathering held at Coventry University on 30th January 2026.
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.
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.
Reflection piece following the successful delivery of Solihull’s ‘Surviving, Thriving or Diversifying’ Creative Industry Symposium on 7th March 2025.
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!
End of the year round-up post, including all the #gratitude, learning & lessons and vision for 2025.
Reflections & takeaways from my attendance at the WMCA Creative and Cultural Industries Symposium in Oct 2024.
Latest update from me including a mega achievement of surpassing £1m fundraised so far this year!
More information about the Solihull Creative Business Programme, including details of how to sign-up!
Propel Dance announce a new partnership with Inclusive Dance UK and a trip to the USA to represent the United Kingdom!
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.
Blog piece about my day at Buckingham Place, attending the creative industries royal garden party, in May 2024.
New comment piece about the state of the arts & culture sector right now: asking how bad is it really going to get?!?
Short reflections and commentary on Propel Dance’s first appearance at Sadlers Wells in Feb 2024.
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?
Reflective blog piece about Amy’s short visit to Genoa, Italy to the World Para Dance Championships.
Short blog piece covering my reflections from speaking at the More Than A Moment Beautiful Futures Summit in October 2023.
Follow-up blog to an open conversation I held in response to my blog ‘When The Answer Is No’.