Creative Soundscapes with Margaret Soraya
Creative soundscapes brings you inspiration, human struggles and thoughts around creativity and well being. Exploring different ways that photographers, creatives, and thought leaders work and live. Going one step deeper into the lives of creative people and tackling the things that challenge us all in our pursuit of a creative life.
Episodes
104 episodes
Thoughts on evolving and adapting and an otter encouter
Join Margaret as she updates us on her life in Harris while out paddling on calm waters on the island. She meets an otter who is having breakfast and enjoys the early morning on the Isle of Harris, a time when she feels most creative. ...
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Using plants and the outdoors for creativity and healing with A.S Apothecary
A. S. Apothecary is a crofting enterprise based on the Isle of Harris. Their work is deeply rooted in the ethos of therapeutic plant work. Join Margaret as she talks to Amanda who is the founder, plantswoman and gatherer, distiller and creative...
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28:52
Are you a highly sensitive person?
Dr Marie-Lise Schlappy joins me to chat about HSP's ( Highly Sensitive Persons.) HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron who has written several books on the subject. You can find more on her website
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Embracing a slower creative life, how to soothe the nervous system and find inspiration for creativity
A solo episode from Margaret recorded out by the water with bird sounds in the background. Living more slowly and in tune with nature and how silence and nature sounds help soothe the nervous system. Cooking and baking and other creative activi...
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Authenticity and Self-Expression in Photography with Bill Ward
In this conversation, Margaret Soraya interviews Bill Ward about his approach to photography, specifically his use of intentional camera movement (ICM) and his connection to water. They discuss the importance of being open and generous in the p...
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Matt Payne on finding purpose in your photography and elevating other photographers
Matt Payne is a full-time landscape photographer, mountain climber and adventurer living in Durango, Colorado. He also hosts the hugely popular weekly F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast producing candid conversations with photographers.<...
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Thoughts on overthinking and journalling - recorded out on the kayak in Harris
Out on the kayak on the Isle of Harris, Margaret shares her thoughts along with the sounds of the birds and the water all around. Immerse into the peace and quiet of the early morning on the island with Margaret. Margaret shares thought...
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Ideas for rest, regeneration and meditative endeavours for burn out
Listen in to Margaret as she shares her thoughts on this period of rest, regeneration, and self-compassion that she has been practicing recently.She covers numerous topics and, in her own unique way, explains how she has consciously slo...
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Land Art: A Journey of Mindfulness and Connection with Laurence Winram
Join Margaret whilst she chats with Laurence Winram, a professional photographer from Aberdeen and now based in Edinburgh. It's fascinating to hear how he balances his diverse commercial and unusual creative work. Laurence describe...
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Using quiet times & creativity for healing - in Kerala, India
Join Margaret as she introduces us to some sounds, thoughts and feelings she experienced during her recent trip to Kerala, India.Since 2016, she has regularly headed to India for Ayurvedic treatments and the time felt right for her to r...
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Anni Townend encourages us to walk and have 'mini adventures' each day
Anni Townend is a Leadership Partner, Coach and Mentor to Executive Teams and Senior Leaders, as well as being an Author, Facilitator, and Entrepreneur and Podcast Host of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend.Join Margaret as...
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5 things that I have done to navigate a difficult time in life
Listen in to Margaret explain how she is navigating the various stages of grief she is experiencing. As always she instinctively turns to creativity and nature, whilst at all times listening to what her body needs, tuning in to what makes...
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Brie Stockwell on concious creativity and thoughts on sharing our work
Brie Stockwell is a photographer, confidence coach and lifelong creative. Join Margaret as they chat about the benefits of sharing their creative workWhilst both enjoy spending time to reflect and create solo, they explore the val...
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31:00
Lean into what you enjoy rather than what you should be doing at Christmas
Thoughts around self-care and well-being at Christmas - a solo episode with Margaret
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Roundup of the Creative Light Festival and new dates announced
A roundup of the Creative Light Festival, its speakers, masterclasses, and activities. Snippets from Christina Golian's 'Spark Your Creativity' masterclass, an extract from Lisa Paulson and an exciting announcement abo...
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Episode 86
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19:41
Navigating Life's Challenges with Creativity and Kindness
Join Margaret as she shares her thoughts whilst navigating an emotional and overwhelming time in her life. She expresses her gratitude for the many acts of kindness she has received and, as always for her, how her art is instrumental in helping...
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18:01
Trusting your Artistic Instincts with LeAnn Phelan
LeAnn Phelan is a singer music industry professional based in Nashville, LeAnn offers an insight into her journey through creativity. She helps creatives be seen, heard and encouraged. They chat about the value of travelling alone ...
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50:52
Reflections and laughter with Mali Davies - A Creative light episode
Margaret catches up with Mali Davies at this year's Creative Light Festival to get his insights to the weekend.Describing the experience as transformative and unique, he explains how he has never seen the beautiful Autumn colours in qui...
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Episode 85
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14:11
Thoughts on generosity and sharing with Joe Cornish at the Creative light festival
I am talking with the amazing Joe Cornish, a landscape photographer known for his woodland images at this years creative light festival. Joe gave a talk and led some outdoor workshops during the festival and it was his spirit of kindness ...
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Episode 84
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11:53
Exploring Creativity and Balance with Elizabeth Hockney
This episode features Elizabeth Hockney, a part-time doctor, whose passion for photography has added colour and vibrancy to her life. She shares her journey to creating more abstract and painterly images.Elizabeth talks about the ...
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Episode 83
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22:51
Immersion in Water Photography and Theatre: A Discussion with Bill Ward
Immersion is not just for theatre, as Bill demonstrates with his approach to photography. We talk about the world of water photography as Bill shares his experiences and we chat into the energy and the pure exhilaration of captu...
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Episode 82
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44:49
Retreat St Ives; Creativity through fun, community, space and rest
Join me as I share our transformative journey in our first creative retreat in St ives. surf lessons, early morning tranquility, and the joy of being in the here and now as catalysts of creativity. How reconnecting with our inner voice...
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Episode 81
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6:39
Behind the Scenes with Photographer Jason Baxter
Jason Baxter, an accomplished photographer and videographer from Edinburgh picked up his first camera at the age of 14. Fast forward two decades later, he's transformed his passion into a thriving career. But it's not all about the lens - trans...
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Episode 80
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Quiet Moments: How to take the Pressure off your creative time
A solo episode around the idea of making mistakes and moving on rather than dwelling. Why we beat ourselves up about the small things. Then onto a recording made at home in Harris in front of the fire where I speak about taking the pre...
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Episode 79
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11:10
Emily Endean: a photographers life on the road
Emily Endean, a full time photographer based in the UK, has completely transformed her life over the last year. Her inspiring story details a modern-day traveller who traded her conventional life for the freedom of van life.I chat...
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Episode 78
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