✨ What if giving up was the very thing that helped you grow? In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton dives deep with the hilarious and heartfelt Meg Chizek to explore the surprising beauty of changing course, chasing authenticity, and rediscovering your purpose when the spotlight shifts. 🎭💫

🎙️ Episode 429 – “How to Give Up On Your Dreams” – takes us behind the curtain of Meg’s hit solo show, a sold-out success at both the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and New York City Fringe Festival. With rave reviews like “Chizek knows how to work her audience and make us laugh through the pain” (Young-Howze Theatre Journal), this conversation is raw, funny, and deeply human. ❤️

Meg opens up about her journey from dancer to comedian, her experiences in the world of performance, and how letting go of old dreams made room for something far greater. 🌈 Whether you’re a creative searching for meaning, an artist reinventing yourself, or simply someone navigating life’s plot twists, this episode is your reminder that surrendering can be the ultimate act of courage. ✨

🎤 From comedy to catharsis, Martin and Meg unpack the messy, magical process of becoming who you’re meant to be. You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you might just find yourself a little more inspired to embrace your own creative evolution. 🌟

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🌈 What does it take to bring a community together in the face of division? In this heartfelt episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton sits down with two of Harlow’s inspiring community heroes — Rev’d Jokey Poyntz, Team Vicar & Missioner at The Church of England, and Cllr James Griggs, Leader of the Harlow Labour Party — to explore the story behind “Flags & Community.” 💬✨

This moving conversation dives deep into unity, compassion, and the power of action when people come together for a shared cause. Following reports of racial abuse and division in Harlow, Rev’d Jokey and Cllr Griggs launched the Community Colours Project at St Paul’s Church — a symbol of solidarity and hope. 🌍 Residents were invited to tie multicoloured ribbons on a peace wall, each one representing love, support, and belonging. 💖

Recorded as part of the Amplify Harlow Series, this episode shines a light on the everyday heroes who are working tirelessly to make Harlow a more inclusive, welcoming place for everyone. Whether you’re an artist, activist, or someone passionate about building bridges in your own community, this conversation will inspire you to take action — and believe in the power of people coming together. 💪🏽🎙️

🎧 Tune in now to hear how faith, leadership, and creativity intersect in a story of unity that Harlow — and the world — needs to hear.

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🎙️ Get ready to be uplifted by a story of vision, culture, and community! In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, hosted by Martin Colton, we dive into the heart of what makes Harlow such a vibrant and inclusive town. 🌍✨In “This is a Celebration for Everyone”, I sit down with Efua Sey Koi-Larbi, the inspiring organiser of the Harlow Black History Multicultural Festival, to explore how this annual event — led by PATACC — brings people from all walks of life together in a joyous celebration of diversity, unity, and belonging. 🙌🏾💫Efua shares her passion for creating spaces where culture, creativity, and connection thrive. From the music and dance that fill the festival grounds to the stories that highlight the richness of Harlow’s communities, this conversation is a celebration of the human spirit and the beauty of multiculturalism. ❤️🎶As part of the Amplify Harlow Series, this episode shines a light on the power of grassroots leadership, community engagement, and the shared belief that no matter your race, gender, ability, or faith — we all belong to Harlow. 🌈🎭🎧 Tune in for an inspiring dialogue that celebrates heritage, unity, and creativity at its best.

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🎙️ Step into a celebration of unity, culture, and creativity! In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, hosted by Martin Colton, you’ll be inspired by the power of community and the beauty of diversity. 🌍✨

In “This is a Celebration for Everyone”, I sit down with Rev’d John Danso of The United Reformed Church Harlow to explore the heart of the Harlow Black History Multicultural Festival — an annual celebration organised by PATACC that brings together people of all backgrounds to share, connect, and uplift one another. 🙌🏾💫

This festival isn’t just an event — it’s a living testament to Harlow’s spirit of inclusion, creativity, and shared humanity. Whether through art, music, dance, or storytelling, the festival reminds us that no matter our race, gender, age, ability, or beliefs, we all belong to the Harlow community. ❤️🎶

Join us for an enriching conversation that celebrates culture, faith, and the transformative power of creativity. 🌈🎭 As part of the Amplify Harlow Series, this episode encourages everyone to recognise the light we share when we come together as one. 🌟

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and let’s continue building a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated.

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🎧 Discover how creativity, connection, and community can transform your wellbeing in this inspiring new episode of The Martin Talk Show! 🌱✨ Join host Martin Colton for “5 Ways to Wellbeing”, part of the Amplify Harlow Series, featuring two remarkable guests — Tar Whittle, founder of Roots to Wellbeing, and Clare McCartney, a local DJ and passionate advocate for positive mental health through music.In this conversation, we dive deep into what it really means to nurture your wellbeing through creativity, dance, and community spirit. 💬💃 Tar and Clare share the story behind Roots to Wellbeing, their passion for helping others reconnect with themselves, and how music and movement can heal, unite, and inspire. ❤️🎶 This episode also shines a light on an exciting upcoming event — the Love to Dance: House Music Fundraiser for Roots to Wellbeing! 🪩🔥 Happening Friday 17th at 6:30pm at Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club, this night promises uplifting beats, community vibes, and an opportunity to dance for mental health. We’ve already sold tickets — thank you to everyone supporting this amazing cause! 🙌🎟️ Grab your tickets here and join the movement:👉 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-...Tune in, be inspired, and rediscover your creative wellbeing journey with us. 🌟As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #Podcast #AmplifyHarlow #Creativity #RootsToWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #Community #Inspiration #Art #Music #Dance #Film #Theatre #Creatives #Artists #Conversation #Mindfulness #SelfCare #Wellbeing #DJLife #HouseMusic #Harlow #LocalEvents #CharityFundraiser #LoveToDance #PositiveVibes #Empowerment #HealingThroughArt #CreativeCommunity #LiveYourArt #PersonalGrowth #MusicForGood #TogetherWeThrive

🌿✨ Step into a world where storytelling meets nature, and imagination takes flight! In this inspiring episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton takes you on a captivating walk through Church Langley Woods in Harlow, Essex, alongside the wonderfully creative Caroline Petherbridge — a former primary school teacher, LAMDA examiner, published author, and educational innovator whose passion for drama and phonics has inspired children for over two decades. 🎭📚🎙️ Together, we explore Caroline’s enchanting new book series — The Enchanted Nature Series — beginning with The Robin’s Year. Follow one of the UK’s favourite garden birds through the changing seasons in this beautifully illustrated, fully decodable phonics reader for children aged 5–7. From snowy garden perches to springtime nest-building, Caroline’s storytelling helps young readers develop literacy skills while falling in love with the magic of nature. 🐦❄️🌸💬 Along the way, Caroline shares insights from her 20+ years of teaching and writing for leading educational publishers including Scholastic, TTS Group, Jolly Learning, and Sparkle Education — revealing how creativity, literacy, and a touch of wonder can spark lifelong learning.If you love education, creativity, or stories that connect us to the world around us, this episode is a must-listen. 🌍❤️🎧 Subscribe to The Martin Talk Show for more in-depth conversations with artists, educators, and changemakers redefining creativity across theatre, arts, music, dance, and film.

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Step into a world of laughter, creativity, and pure chaos 🎭✨—this episode of The Martin Talk Show promises nothing serious, just fun, friendship, and a whole lot of imagination. 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Colton, joined by my brilliant cohost Jake.🎪🌍.In this conversation, we sit down with the one and only Joaquim The Snake!This podcast series goes beyond the ordinary “chat”—my incredible guests open up about their art, passions, and creative journeys across theatre, music, dance, film, and beyond 🌟. But in this wild corner of the series, expect surprises, playful storytelling, and moments that remind us why creativity matters in every form.As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #Podcast #Creativity #LivePodcast #Jake #UnhingedSeries #Theatre #Music #Film #Dance #ArtsPodcast #Artists #CreativeJourney #Storytelling #Imagination #Play #Laughter #Inspiration #BehindTheScenes #Unscripted #CreativeVoices #MartinColton #Community #puppeteer

What if food could heal the soul, reconnect you with your past, and create a whole new community in a strange land? 🍲✨ In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, I, Martin Colton, sit down with my incredible guests — the brilliant actress Isabella Nefar and the original author Atoosa Sepehr — to explore the remarkable journey that inspired the hit play My English Persian Kitchen. Written by award-winning Hannah Khalil, directed by Chris White, and brought to life on stage by Isabella, this story is rooted in Atoosa’s own life and her search for belonging after losing everything. 🌍💫This is not just theatre, it’s life transformed into art. A woman forced to flee her home, silenced by violence, finds strength in the kitchen — recreating the tastes and aromas of her childhood while cooking live on stage. Through these dishes, she forges new connections, inviting audiences to share in her memories as if they were guests in her own home. 🥘💐 The result is a feast of theatre that blends the sensory with the emotional, showing us how creativity, resilience, and community can rise even from the most painful experiences.Join me, Isabella, and Atoosa as we unpack the heart of this production, the role of food as memory, and what it means to create identity and belonging when the world has stripped everything else away. This conversation goes beyond art — it’s about survival, resilience, and the universal human need to connect. ❤️🔥

With Thanks to The Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com

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Atoosa Sepehr: https://www.atoosasepehr.com

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