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Illuminating exploration of how Capoeira can inspire. An illuminating conversation with Simon Atkinson about the power of Capoeira - from Simon’s early life to decades later becoming a master with students. Chosen quote:“ Capoeira is a riddle and there is no answer.” - Capoeira student Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi. Learn more. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music WATCH SHORTS Excerp

The Power of Storytelling. A conversation with poet and author Maxine Clarke. Through a fascinating path and series of events, Maxine has spent years crafting (and honing) stories for adults and children alike to help them find windows and mirrors to their identity, and hope and confidence within the wider world. Maxine's work has made its way to syllabus and as plays, with ambition to go much bigger. Chosen quote: “An artist’s duty - as far as I’m concerned - is to reflect t

Music: a skill for life. A fascinating conversation with "Dan The Piano Man" about how learning music in childhood can spark massive opportunities in other fields, and pay dividends in adulthood. Chosen quote: “And you can tell everybody that this is your song…” (from Your Song) — Elton John Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi. Learn more. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music WATCH SHORTS

Follow up with FEEL BRAVE creator Avril McDonald. We talk about FEEL BRAVE in a world full of anxiety from a global pandemic, terrorist and school shootings and war. Five years after our original discussion, the world has changed, and FEEL BRAVE has grown to help parents and children reframe tough narratives through inspired story telling. Chosen quote: “You don’t have to have the answers, you just have to have the conversations because when we can talk about or ’name’ a feel

Go behind the wizard’s curtain. A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills, cofounder of SparkHub. Allan talks about the ambition and raison-d’etre for SparkHub, the story behind the idea, what is going on behind the scenes of this podcast, and how you can join our inner circle (if that's of interest). Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi. Learn more. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Mu

In collaboration with the Chatham Green Environmental Education Project. A discussion with Forest School teacher Jenna Cains about learning through nature. Chosen quote: "The best classroom and the richest classroom is roofed only by the sky" - Margaret MC Millan RELATED MATERIALS: VISIT: Chatham Green Environmental Education Project official website: https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/chatham-green-school-project/ Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi.

Part of a collaboration with Empathy Labs. In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Joseph Coelho who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life. Chosen quote: "You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself" - John Steinbeck RELATED MATERIALS: VISIT: Joseph Coelho official website: https://www.thepoetryofjosephcoelho.com/ VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/ Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi.

Part of a collaboration with Empathy Labs. In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Malorie Blackman who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life. Chosen quote: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." - Mother Theresa RELATED MATERIALS: VISIT: Malorie Blackman official website: https://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/ VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/ Listen now: Original music created by composer Xiaotian Shi. Learn mo