Industry Minds

Alexa, Katie, Scarlett and Cathy recorded this episode in March of 2021. Theycontinue to stand with all who have spoken out before and since about abusive behaviour in our industry. In this collaboration episode with The 98% and Industry Minds people's experiences of abuse in the arts are given a voice. Please be aware of the subject matter as this episode covers a wide range of incidences of abuse and abuse of power. If you are affected by anything covered in this episode Samaritans has a free 24/7 helpline at 116 123. If you believe you may have been a victim of a criminal offence and would like some confidential support and advice - you can call victim support for free 24 hours a day on 08081689111. You can also reach out and find out more at victimsupport.org.uk Industry Minds offers free and low-cost counselling to those in the arts withcounsellor Mary Burch BEM. See contact details below. While no one owes anyone their story, if you’d like to share any experiences, thoughts or responses in relation to this episode; join in the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #HearUs. To hear more of this podcast combo you can hear Scarlett and Cathy in an episode of The 98% (S3E15) And Alexa and Katie in an episode of Industry Minds (S4E3) Twitter: @IndustryMindsUK General enquiries: [email protected] Counselling enquiries: [email protected] Twitter: @the98percentpod Email: [email protected]

BONUS EPISODE: LIVE from the Raindance Film Festival 2020 discussing the effects of isolation and loneliness on creativity. Guests: Sadie Frost, Lee Hunter, Anna Russell Martin & Lee Knight. Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 16: In the final episode of series 5, we are joined by Sophie Holland, Faye Timby and Frankie Fearis from Sophie Holland Casting join us to discuss mental health in the arts. Hear them talk about their own experiences with mental health, why casting doesn't need to be a scary business, and how we can improve industry practices going forward. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 15: In a special episode, we catch up with Kristian Wall, Kyle Rowe and Liam McLaughlin of JAM (Just Add Milk). Hear the boys talk about their work providing accessible training over lockdown and information about their 2020 scholarship. "The Luke Westlake Scholarship is an award set up by JAM to reward a 2nd year BA Drama School or University student with over £3000 of artistic and financial support for their final year of training and first years in the industry. This year, we have renamed the scholarship in memory of Luke Westlake, a friend of JAM and a talented actor who trained with Kristian and Kyle at ArtsEd (2014-17). A diligent, fierce, working-class actor, he represents everything the scholarship stands for and JAM are very grateful to his parents, Bridgette and Lee, for giving their blessing to change the name of the scholarship in his honour." Applications for the scholarship are open to any actors currently in their 2nd year of training at a UK Drama School or University. More information about the scholarship and the application form can be found on the following link: https://www.justaddmilkjam.com/lukewestlakescholarship/2020 Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 14: Actor and Founder and Director of Prep Your Rep Ceili O'Connor shares her views on mental health. Tune in to hear Ceili share her exciting career experiences, discuss the importance of finding the right training for you after college and her views on body image in the industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 13: Actor Emmanuel Kojo shares his views on mental health. Hear Emmanuel talk about his journey with therapy over lockdown, his experience being a black man in the arts and his advice for those who feel they aren't seen or represented in the industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 12: Producer Danielle Tarento shares her views on mental health in the industry. Hear Danielle discuss the pressures of being a producer, her journey through the industry to where she is today and the importance of looking after everyone involved in the process of a show. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 11: Owen Woodgate, founder of Tax For Actors shares his views on mental health. Hear our Series 5 sponsor talk about his varied journey as an actor and agent, why he began Tax For Actors and dealing with imposter syndrome. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 10: Choreographer Claira Vaughan joins us to discuss her views on mental health. Hear Claira discuss the her passion for breaking the stigma on pigeon holing in the industry, the world of cabaret and burlesque and staying on top of your mental health with so much going on. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.

S05 Episode 09: Actress Jackie Pulford shares her views on mental health. This episode was recorded in April 2020 over Skype. Hear Jackie talk about her return to performing after having a family, the challenges of extreme audition nerves and representation of women in theatre in the 40-50 playing age bracket. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.