Welcome to episode 14, where we’re diving into the world of creativity, confidence, and big dreams!

We’re delighted to be joined by Joel Kern, the brilliant mind behind Make Believe Group, a fantastic children’s theatre school that’s all about using performance to build life skills. Joel’s on a mission to help young people grow in confidence and communication. He shares his incredible journey, from his early days as a young DJ to launching his business at the age of 12! 20 years later, he continues to grow his business, living his mantra that ‘nothing is unreachable’.

We discuss the power of parental support, the magic of teamwork, and why creativity and critical thinking are so vital in education today. With Make Believe celebrating 20 years, Joel reflects on the highs, the lessons learned, and what’s next.

It’s an inspiring conversation filled with passion, insights, and plenty of takeaways—so let’s jump in!

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Special Episode Exploring Standout Topics Through a Fresh Lens on Creativity and Innovation.

Did you know that 70% of women in the workforce are navigating peri-menopause? It’s a stage of life that impacts millions, yet remains under-discussed and in danger of being highjacked for commercial and political reasons. In this episode of Brainy Podcasts, we take a fresh look at this crucial topic, the impact it has on our brains to generate creativity, resilience, innovation and critical thinking and some myth busting too.

Joining us is Rachel Curry, Creative Services Director at Designate a fearlessly independent Advertising Agency. Rachel brings a powerful and deeply personal story about her sudden introduction to menopause while thriving in a vibrant industry surrounded by and leading young talent. Her journey has inspired her to become a mentor and advocate, offering vital support to colleagues and beyond.

Rachel’s experience and insights have helped shape menopause policies for her own company and other organisations, ensuring better support for women and greater understanding across the workplace and we think her “hot tips” (not hot flushes!) deserves to be heard.

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In each episode our mission is to pick the brains of leaders in their field to share their success on the importance of creativity, innovation and critical thinking, transforming imagination in to revenue.

In this episode, Soraya and Tracy dive into exploring the importance of nurturing a healthy mindset. Through the lens of neuroscience and the crucial role our brain has in driving creativity, innovation and critical thinking, the knowledge that everything we do impacts our brains health and cognitive abilities adds a different lens to our potential. They explore how reflection, reframing and self-awareness unlock human potential and fuel organisational success. You'll hear practical tips on keeping your brains super highway healthy and learn how leaders can foster a culture of growth. Feed your brain to be the best version of you.

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