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Not Just B.S
by Joni de Winter and Susan Grant
We are proud to introduce our new podcast - ‘Not Just B.S’. Season One is called ‘Just Do It Anyway!’ If you’re looking for some inspiration to just get started on a project you’ve been thinking of, or to take the next step in towards finally getting out of your comfort zone - we believe this could be for you! Belle Street are female led singing duo who have created through various ups and downs, tears and laughter, their first musical resulting in a rather unconventional theatre company. Through this podcast they want to share their learning process in the most authentic way they can! Without promising to have all (or indeed any!) of the answers they invite you to listen along to their journey of being scared but doing it anyway! Find out more about Belle Street at www.belle-street.com Instagram: @bellestreetduo Facebook: @bellestreetsingers
Episodes
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The End Of Season Q and A - A finale of truth, laughter and creative chaos
For our season finale we are turning the tables and answering your questions - along with a few unforgettable ones from our guests this season. Nothing is off limits.. apparently. It's warm, it's witty, and yes - we are absolutely running on caffeine and perseverance. Join us for a final laugh, a...
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Just Be True To Yourself - Working with your brain, not against it - and doing business your own way - with special guest Kirsty Heap
This week we’re joined by business empowerment coach Kirsty Heap, who’s on a mission to help people stop comparing, start creating, and build businesses that actually fit them. Kirsty shares her journey from HR to coaching, how being dyslexic and ADHD once felt like being lost in the forest — and...
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The Tipping Point - When The Final Straw Becomes The Spark
This week, we’re talking about tipping points — those moments in life and creativity when you’re ready to give up… or finally get going. From the BBC’s Riot Women and the lessons it offers about using your voice, to our own battles with perfectionism, songwriting procrastination, and learning new...
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Trust It - And It Will Unfold: Fear, creativity and finding courage in the dark with Special Guest Becky Burchell
This week we talk to creator Becky Burchell about her latest project, Women of the Dark Skies — a nighttime pilgrimage across Cranborne Chase exploring the ancient history of the North Dorset landscape. We discuss what it means to trust your creative instincts, how nature adds its own…
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Buy The Ticket! Faith, Flyers And The Art Of Getting Bums On Seats
Remember when promoting a show meant drawing a poster and handing out photocopies? Simpler times! In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of getting people through the door — from when to cancel an event to when to hold your nerve and trust your audience will show up. We dive into…
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Do It Now! Why waiting won't make it happen - and doing it now just might! With special guest creative practitioner Ruth Woods
This week we chat with Ruth Woods, creative practitioner and founder of Craft School Oz, about her winding creative journey — from jobs that fuelled her imagination to those that simply paid the bills. Ruth shares brilliant insights into running a creative business, the balance between creativity...
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Get Ready With Us - Big Hair, Big Thoughts and the Myth of the Emerging Artist
It's a bit of a whirl-wind this week - we're getting ready for a show, doing Susan's hair, and recording a podcast all at once (because...multi- tasking creatives right?!) In between the tonging and the pre-show nerves, we chat about what it really means to be an 'emerging artist' - and why that...
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Hang In There!
This week. we're joined by multi-disciplinary artist, musician, illustrator, performer and mermaid Anne-Louise Richards, who shares her journey of accidentally falling into a creative career and embracing it full-time over the last year. We talk about the reality of collaborating with others, the...
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Communicate - Delegate! - From gig chaos to creative lessons worth sharing
It's just us this week - no guests, just stories, laughs and a few lessons form the road. We're talking about a frustrating gig into a teachable moment, why you're always learning as a creative, and how communication, delegation, and better systems can make all the difference. We share why…
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Be Part Of It - With Special Guest Ben Francis - Big Chats About The Small Steps That Matter
In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Ben Francis to talk about the power of manifestation, the people who believe in us, and why mental health should never be a taboo subject. Ben shares openly about the struggles of songwriting, the search for authenticity, and the questions every...
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Be Prepared To Suck - face the fear, fall on your arse, and keep creating
We’re back with Season 5! And we’re kicking off with some honesty: if you want to create, perform, or put yourself out there — you’ve got to be prepared to suck (at least at first). In this episode, we catch up on life, talk about facing fears 100 times over, why telling the truth works when...
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Stay Curious - Your Questions, Our Stories
In our season finale, we're turning the tables and answering your questions. From how we met, who inspires us, and the musicals we'd cast ourselves and our guests in - nothing's off limits. It's funny, it's honest and a little unexpected.... the perfect way to wrap up the season.
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Don't Stop - When to Quit, When to Experiment, and Why You Shouldn't Stop with Special Guest Andrea Jenkins
This week, we’re joined by artist Andrea Jenkins, whose creative journey has taken her from painting in a hyper-realistic style to embracing bold, abstract expression. We talk about the music that fuels her work, the joy and freedom she’s found since becoming a full-time artist, and the power of...
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Tap Into Your Wild - Creativity, Courage and Refusing To Settle, Even When It's Hard
This week, Susan and Joni dive into what it really means to live, create and finding your Inner 'wild' without compromising yourself. Bring inspired by Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed 'and Elizabeth Gilberts 'Big magic' We talk about creative ruts, is it ok to settle, the awkward reality of “living our...
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Stay In The Game - with special guest Philippa Davis - Cooking Smart, Thinking Wild, and Never Giving Up
This week we chat with international private chef, TV presenter and food writer Philippa Davis whose culinery adventures have taken her from high-end kitchens to the front of the camera. We talk about her journey to success, the performative pressure of cheffing, hilarious behind the scenes…
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Our Storage Is Full - Why we are one notification from a breakdown!
Can we be very honest.... it was hard to show up for this podcast! Our storage on our phones and our emotional 'storage' is full to the brim! But we did show up and it was great to talk through some of the issues we are finding hard and the minute and as soon as we begin to chat things through we...
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Don't Ask For Permission - A Fit Prince, A Fringe Wedding and The Power of Making It Happen
This week, we’re joined by Linus Karl and Josef Martin of Awkward Productions — the fearless, funny duo behind Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and the new interactive romcom The Fit Prince. We talk with them about turning bad reviews into buzz, building a global audience, and why saying yes to...
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Find The Reason - Real Women, Real Life, And The Songs That Say What We Are All Thinking
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our new cabaret - revealing the heart, humour, and real-life chaos that shaped the set -list. From multitasking to perimenopause, meditation to being heard in a noisy world, every track was chosen because it says something we've felt - and that…
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It Doesn't Have To Look Good - Movement, Meditation and Messiness - Finding Freedom in Imperfection
In this episode, we talk to somatic movement expert and Nia teacher Dorit Noble about how movement, meditation, and creativity all live in the body — not the mirror. We explore how healing happens when we stop trying to make it all look “good,” and start tuning into what we actually feel. Expect…
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Great Expectations - When Showing up feels like the whole damn show!
Joni and Susan discuss the expectations we put on ourselves, other people and the weight of everyone else expectations!
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You Just Need Gumption! Why if you haven't 'made it' by 30 we think you should try again.
Joni de Winter and Susan Grant are back and this week they have a very special guest Actor/Musician Geri Allen. Geri is currently starring in 2024 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Musical 'Operation Mincemeat'. In amongst Geri's brilliant stories about the industry we discuss how Geri made her…
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Keep Moving Forward - Creative Blocks, self-promo stress and deadline dread - we've been there! Let's talk about it!
Season 4 Episode 1 of The Not Just B.S Podcast In the episode we dive into the messy middle of the creative process - where motivation hides and deadlines loom. We talk about recognising that you're actually moving forward (even if it doesn't feel like it), learning to sell yourself without...
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One for the Road - Your Questions, Our Truths - Laughs, Lessons and Creative Confessions
In this season finale, we hand the mic to you! Listeners and past guests fire questions our way — from the funny to the heartfelt — as we reflect on creativity, chaos, and what’s next.
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Life is Short - Do It Anyway! Grief, Guts and the Spotlight: An Actor's Journey to Just Doing It Anyway
In this powerful episode we sit down with our guest, actor Benedict Hurley, who opens up about the rollercoaster of performing through personal trauma, teaching young people to find their voice, and the pressure of not fitting into the casting mold. From grief to the stage, popularity to...
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We Can Only Be Like Us! Trusting the Twists and Turns of the Creative Process and Staying Authentically You (whilst manifesting a drinks fridge!)
Joni de Winter and Susan Grant discuss their latest creative projects and how the advice from their guests this season have affected the creative process of creating their two new shows. They also chat about creative spaces and the 'Dare to Do' group on Facebook - an online space for creatives to...
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'You Have The Power' Creative Risks and Rewards: Owning Your Creativity and Making It Happen
We are excited to introduce our guest this week - Jason Ward. Jason is a creative consultant that we love working with and we thought it was about time to introduce him to our podcast audience. Jason has over 20 years of senior strategic, creative and operational experience with established…
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Be Flexible!
Our guest this week is Bryony Purdue, singer, song writer and producer extraordinaire! We talk to her about how she has built a successful career and about writing and producing her new EP. There are lots of great stories and advice for creatives so get comfy and settle in! www.bryonypurdue.com...
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Make Yourself as Big as You Can
This week Joni de Winter and Susan Grant talk about confidence - how you loose it and how you find it again!
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Do It Imperfectly
In episode 2 we welcome our guests Gemma Ashley and Mark James who together perform as CODA. They are currently touring theatres in the UK bringing the magic of The West End and Broadway straight to you. We chat to the duo about their journey, how they came to be work together and their…
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Sashes and Swords
Not Just B.S is back! Episode One - Welcome back to the podcast where we are on a quest to find the best advice for your creative projects to come alive. In this episode catch up with what's been happening with us, learn a bit more about what we will be covering this season. We talk about the...
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Dare to Do
In the final season of season 2 Joni and Susan walk you through their process of reviewing their year and setting goals for the coming year. They also introduce you to their Facebook community of creatives 'Dare to Do'. Please do join the group for support, inspiration and accountability....
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F*ck it! Why not?!
Joni and Susan talk to Claudia the owner of Deadly Is The Female, a boutique and online shop based in Frome specialising in vintage Hollywood style. We talk to her about her thought process on taking the leap to starting the business, getting back into being creative and design and how she...
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"If You Don't Like Us, You Won't Like This!'
This week on episode 6 we answer your questions! Covering all topics from inspiration, dream duets and who would win in a fight! You asked we answered.. and tried not to go off on too many tangents! We hope you enjoy this bumper episode!!
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'You Have Got To Put In The Time'
Susan Grant and Joni de Winter continue their mission to talk to passionate people who are 'Just Doing It'. And in this episode they take you to school again whilst talking to Carolyn Hopkins, entrepreneur, props designer, food judge and owner of Dorset based businesses The Truckle Truck and…
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Bat Away The Negative
Joni and Susan are back, discussing the benefit's of dwelling on your successes!
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'Something Has Got To Change'
Our special guest for this episode is artist, Jess Luck. Prepared to be fully inspired by what Jess has learned about getting over the boundaries we put in our own way when we lack self confidence to step into our creativity. We abslolutely loved talking to Jess and felt incredibly inspired - we...
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Life's Not A Self Help Book
Frogs? Elephants? And self help books... we take you through what we have been discovering about just getting things done whilst still being kind to yourself!
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'Be Relentless'
Susan Grant and Joni de Winter, otherwise know as Belle Street - are back with Season 2 of their podcast! In episode one the talk to the founding members of mental health charity The Brave and Determined and find out the importance of being relentless when jumping in with new projects that you…
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'Til we meet again!
In the final episode of Season one we discuss all the things we have learned through the process of starting our podcast including the wisdom we have gleaned from our three fabulous interviewees this season. Oh and we have set you a little homework to be busy with until we meet again for Season 2!
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What's The Worst That Can Happen?
In Episode 7 we talk to Amber Harrison and Karen Brazier who run award winning bookshop Folde based in Shaftesbury, and their experience of taking the leap and how it feels in the free fall afterwards!. The two friends started the new business amidst the challenges of lockdown stepping away from...
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Magic and Tragic
In Episode 6 we open up a conversation about how hard it can be when you're a creative and life gets tough. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having to show up when you're handling life's challenges. But don't worry, despite touching on subjects such as grief and overwhelm we have…
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Try It, You Might Like It'
Welcome back to episode 5 of the Not Just B.S Podcast! In this episode we interview Natalie and Matilda Bourchier, owners of new business Sorelle. We were really inspired by these amazing sisters who after having the seedling of an idea for a flower farm, took an exciting leap together which...
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F*ck Off Fabulous!
In our fourth episode 'F*ck Off Fabulous' we discuss the dreaded 'Imposter Syndrome'. We use stories from our fun and failures to talk about ways in which Imposter Syndrome can affect your confidence and try stop you from achieving your goals. We hope this episode can help you shake off the self...
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Bravery Is Addictive
Welcome to episode 3 of our podcast -'Bravery Is Addictive'. In this epidose we talk with the inspirational Alice Perry. It is an conversation full of laughs and thought provoking ideas. We talk together about her new projects and how when you allow yourself to be brave amazing things can happen...
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Get Over Yourself!
Welcome back to episode 2 of our podcast, 'Get Over Yourself'. Join us as we discuss some of the hurdles of starting your own project - whatever it may be. Offering insights from our own experiences of getting over ourselves with some of our most challenging projects and sharing tips on how you…
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'You Just Have To Show Up!'
In this episode we introduce ourselves, for those of you who don't know who we are and share how we embraced the power of showing up for ourselves.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are proud to introduce our new podcast - ‘Not Just B.S’.
Season One is called ‘Just Do It Anyway!’
If you’re looking for some inspiration to just get started on a project you’ve been thinking of, or to take the next step in towards finally getting out of your comfort zone - we believe this could be for you!
Belle Street are female led singing duo who have created through various ups and downs, tears and laughter, their first musical resulting in a rather unconventional theatre company. Through this podcast they want to share their learning process in the most authentic way they can! Without promising to have all (or indeed any!) of the answers they invite you to listen along to their journey of being scared but doing it anyway!
Find out more about Belle Street at
www.belle-street.com
Instagram: @bellestreetduo
Facebook: @bellestreetsingers
HOSTED BY
Joni de Winter and Susan Grant
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