Founders talking tech for creative good >>>
Summary
In this episode of the Everyday Creativity Podcast, host Anna B Sexton engages with Fiona Shaw, a journalist, writer, and publisher based in Liverpool. They explore the intersection of creativity, AI, sustainability, and social enterprise, discussing how these elements contribute to community engagement and the evolving landscape of business in Liverpool. Fiona shares insights on her work with Ethos Magazine, the importance of good business practices, and the role of community spaces like Kitty's Laundrette in fostering social connections. The conversation highlights the need for a stronger vision for Liverpool's social enterprises and the impact of chance encounters in sparking creativity.
Creating ripples one creative action at a time>>>
Who can relate?
Posting each day, blogging, doing DM’s, writing emails, attending networking events and pitching…
It can feel relentless, and often we are looking for the ‘instant’ results vs’ seeing each interaction, creative nudge and conversation as the ‘bricks’ in the foundations of the lives we are crafting for ourselves towards our dreams
SO IT’S BLOODY ACE to have found out I have been nominated for a
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in the 2025 Liverpool Lifestyle Awards
I asked the founder Amanda Moss what had got me onto this shortlist, as we have really online chatted a bit online and exchanged a few emails. She let me know she has been seeing my posts about my journey and that it connected with her…
SO KEEP SHOWING UP
Building Bridges Through Sound & Stories: Marek J. Smagala
In this powerful opening episode of the Everyday Creativity podcast Series 3, host Anna B. Sexton welcomes Marek J. Smagala—a Liverpool-based video game composer and founder of the inclusive Liverpool Game Dev Network.
From South London’s buzzing creative scene to Merseyside’s growing games industry, Marek shares his inspiring journey of fusing music, storytelling, and community-building. Learn how his love of video games and deep belief in connection led him to create one of the Northwest’s most inclusive networking events—bridging studio heads, students, freelancers, and curious creatives alike.
Together, Anna and Marek explore: 🎮 The creative power of music and storytelling in games 💬 Why genuine networking is still revolutionary in digital spaces 🎯 How rest, rhythm, and structure support sustainable creativity 🌆 The growth of Liverpool’s creative tech scene 🎉 And a sneak peek into Marek’s upcoming Game Dev Summit at Boxpark Liverpool (June 5th)!
What is the Everyday Creativity podcast…
EVERYDAY CREATIVITY PODCAST aims to inspire creativity and help nurture listener’s talents, regardless of how they show up in the world. Anna's motto is "You don't have to be an artist to be creative". Edtech, arts, humanities, travel, health, maths, engineering, gardening, sports – anything goes… so bring your full creative self to the conversation. Guests so far have come from creative writing, foodie, social enterprise, sustainable education, social justice, graphic design, academic, music and community development backgrounds. Many identify as Founders, but some don’t. Anna is curious about this aspect of life so bring this into the conversation if this is you, or your support Founders in any way/s. Anna is very mindful of talking with humans from all walks of life, from all backgrounds so seek out conversations which respect difference and platform humans who don’t always get the mic and the limelight. The aim of the podcast is to showcase different voices in the world and champion the infinite variety of ways human’s creative, connect and power collective change.
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