ABOUT

So who is Rachel and why did I begin this Podcast adventure?

 

Originally from Yorkshire, in 1996 I set off in search of an Oscar via the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. I was convinced an actor's life was the one for me. I haven't as yet (though 'never say never!') received the little gold statuette I dreamt of as a kid, but I've had a successful career as a TV presenter and voice-over artist in the past 30 years. Creativity has always followed me around; my husband is a graphic designer, my father was a keen photographer and model maker, mum was a machinist and gran taught me how to bake, and so in 2020 I started a company called CraftyMonkies, a space where people quite literally from around the world can come together online and in-person to pursue their creative passions. In addition to all this, I'm a wife to my husband of 27 years and mum to one incredible human being, Maddison (age 19 at the last count).

 

I've faced my own 'blocks' throughout my life (a child of divorced parents, abandonment issues, persistent fear of failure, etc) particularly in the last few years whilst building my business during the Covid pandemic and losing my Dad to cancer in 2023. Throughout all this, I've heard amazing stories from the artists and classmates I've been working with about their own personal challenges and felt the need to share these inspirational stories with the wider world with the aim of not only entertaining people, but perhaps helping them understand and heal their own difficulties.

 

You might just find your true soul's purpose and live a happier, more contented life by listening to this podcast and (hopefully) then going on to ‘break YOUR blocks'. Imagine that? It is possible!...

 

So lovely listener/viewer, I would be honoured if you would please Subscribe to my podcast, drop comments and share you stories on our platforms if you feel able. I really believe that through sharing, listening and talking we can change so much about ourselves for the better...

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Thank you for taking time out today - let's go break those blocks!

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PS If you want to see my telly projects please click below:​

www.rachelpierman.com