Why we need to hear from more people with lived experience
Over the last twenty years, my work has introduced me to a raft of people whose lives are vastly different from my own; convicted drug dealers to abuse survivors, kids growing up in care to people affected by homelessness. I have learned a huge amount…
Lessons for storytellers from Labour’s party political broadcast
The Labour Party’s latest party political broadcast aired last night. The documentary-style film tackles the impact of cuts in local communities and demonstrates the power of strong storytelling. Taking political views out of the equation, and watching it purely from the perspective of critiquing it,…
Being The Story 2017
If you follow me on Twitter you’ll have seen me talking about Being The Story, describing it as the most inspiring event I had attended last year. As an aside, at least one person did because they introduced themselves to me at the event, explaining…
Being The Story: if you believe in a story, keep on telling it
It has taken me all weekend to gather my thoughts after Friday’s Being The Story event. It’s not often I’m lost for words. If you haven’t heard of Being The Story it was a one-day conference organised by the formidable Jude Habib, to celebrate the…