May the (creative) force be with you

What happens when a teacher trades the classroom for the forest, and steps into a role where history, storytelling, and creativity collide?In this episode, we follow Katie’s inspiring journey from traditional classroom teaching to the world of outdoor education, a shift that brought her closer to nature, creativity and personal fulfilment. She shares her experience working with The Sherwood Outlaws, a medieval stunt performance troupe that fuses historical performance with immersive storytelling, showing how creative work can connect us to the past in dynamic, engaging ways.We also explore the ongoing challenge of balancing artistic expression with the realities of everyday life, and what it truly means to embrace uncertainty. Katie offers honest insights on the courage it takes to make bold moves, trust your instincts, and follow a less conventional path.Thank you for listening!Stay wild x Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be sure to subscribe here so you never miss an episode - and check out our FREE Substack newsletter!Enjoying the show? You can rate and review the podcast here - your feedback helps more listeners discover the show, builds our community, and keeps the episodes coming! About the Host: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', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.Want to learn more about today’s guest? Check out their full bio and links below!Katie is a actress and outdoor educator. She regularly performs with The Sherwood Outlaws - a medieval stunt performance troupe based in Nottingham - as well as teaches as an outdoor educator for Notts Outdoors. Katie brings the legendary Maid Marian to life at live events, festivals, medieval-themed camps across the UK as well as lends her skills to media, film and television work as Princess Laia!Katie 's Facebook page Katie 's Website Mentioned in this episode:Express you interest