Alongside my consultancy and my membership network, I take on speaking engagements. I have spoken at marketing conferences, family arts conferences, and at events where audiences want a real story rather than a corporate keynote. The talk I give most often is about becoming an entrepreneur at 59, age is just a number, and that talk goes down particularly well with women starting out a little later in life.
Get in touchA real story. 25 years in the arts industry, 12 of them as an actor, the rest as an arts administrator and consultant. The lived experience of starting a business at 59 and growing it into a national consultancy and a 1,100-member network.
And the voice of somebody who has spent her whole career making art and culture feel possible for people who would never have come otherwise. Honest, warm, and grounded.
Becoming an entrepreneur at 59. Audience development for arts organisations. Diverse audiences in the widest sense. Community engagement that actually engages communities. The role of trust in arts marketing. The future of audience work in UK arts and culture.
Marketing and family arts conferences. Industry events. Public-facing talks at venues, museums and heritage sites. Community gatherings. Networks and women-in-business events.
Testimonials
I would love to thank Elaine Grant, Head of Access Programmes, who has been an incredible mentor across the programme. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work alongside you this summer and for opening so many doors for me. I have felt so supported throughout the project and appreciate the trust that you installed in me.
Whether you are a venue, a producer, a heritage site, or an arts lover thinking about joining The Arts & Culture Group, I would love to hear from you.
