In this episode, we’re joined by a global industry leader, tech entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of professional networking platform The Dots, Pip Jamieson. Despite the challenges of dyslexia from an early age, Pip’s infectious passion and drive has seen her revolutionise the networking space through her creation of the Dots platform, earning her the title of one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs from The Sunday Times. Today we explore her early career and first steps as an entrepreneur, what it takes to be a trailblazing systemic disrupter and the ambitions and ideas that propelled her ..read more

In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte chat with Actor Michael Parr. Originally from St Helens, Merseyside, Michael rose to fame through his portrayal of the notorious Ross Barton on ITVs Emmerdale, and has since enjoyed success working across film and television on both sides of the Atlantic.   In this honest conversation, Michael describes what it’s like to be a dyslexic television star, the impact dyslexia has had on his confidence and outlook on life, and the profound experience of working as a teaching assistant for a class of children with learning difficulties.  To f ..read more

In this first episode of series two, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by award-winning choreographer and filmmaker Corey Baker. A born innovator, Corey’s passion for pioneering new formats has propelled his experimental dance performances far beyond traditional settings. From choreographing the first dance in Antarctica, to the Swan Lake Bath Ballet, where 27 elite ballet dancers performed in their bathrooms during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Corey’s work has garnered millions of views online and international acclaim. In this conversation, Corey speaks about his childhood and journey into the ..read more

Welcome to the Move Beyond Words podcast series. Join us as we amplify the voices of dyslexic people from various backgrounds, like us. As two dyslexic creatives, we want to start a conversation about it and share our journey...from the challenges to the countless rewards. In the eighth episode of this series, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by the Head of Press at the Royal Ballet, Ashley Woodfield. Ashley opens up about his early years of school and how his journey may have taken a little longer to where he is now, but as many fellow dyslexics, we get there in the end. It was wonderful ..read more

In our final episode of series 1 of the Move Beyond Words podcast, Elizabeth and Charlotte sat down with one of Britain’s leading athletes, Adelle Tracey. Coming from a neurodiverse family, Adelle has always felt supported by those closest to her. However, she is no stranger to adversity. Adelle Tracey should have been in the final stages of her preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, but like all of us, Britain’s 800-metre runner was sent on a different path this year. This year Adelle has become an ambassador for the British Dyslexia Association and remains a role model and inspiration for us ..read more

Welcome to the Move Beyond Words podcast series. Join us as we amplify the voices of dyslexic people from various backgrounds, like us. As two dyslexic creatives, we want to start a conversation about it and share our journey...from the challenges to the countless rewards. In this, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by the outspoken and dyslexia positive voice of Sean Douglas. Sean is a successful content producer, specialising in video and podcasting, having worked with likes of the BBC and The  National Trust.  Sean created the website and podcast designed for adults w ..read more

Welcome to the Move Beyond Words podcast series. Join us as we amplify the voices of neurodiverse people from various backgrounds. Shared experiences, by a variety of creatives, to help us understand the depth of dyslexia. Subscribe to the show now so you never miss out on an episode. This series is funded by Arts Council England. To find out more about us and our various projects,  visit movebeyondwords.co.uk This podcast is part of a wider collaboration from the Move  Beyond Words team. Hosts: Elizabeth Arifien and Charlotte Edmonds. MBW’s project manager, Hannah Gibbs Pod ..read more