2025 has been a year we’ll never forget. From selling out our first 150+ show, to launching a monthly book club, and consistently putting out Inspyre Bytes while juggling full-time jobs, this year has been full of risks, growth, late nights, and moments that reminded us why we started Inspyre in the first place.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into our year:

• The moments that challenged us, pushed us, and nearly made us give up
• The wins — big and small — that showed us we were on the right path
• Lessons we’ve learned about creativity, consistency, and building a community
• Behind-the-scenes stories and fun moments no one saw
• How Inspyre has grown from an idea into a space for creatives to explore, learn, and be inspired

We also reflect on what this year has taught us personally, how we’ve grown as a team, and the vision we have for the future. Whether you’ve been following from the start or just discovering Inspyre, this is a chance to look back, laugh a little, and be inspired to create in your own life.

✨ What you’ll get from this episode:

• Honest reflections on a year of building something meaningful
• Fun behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make the posts
• Insights on staying motivated while balancing real life and creativity
• Inspiration for your own creative journey in 2026

If you’ve ever felt like pursuing your creative dreams is too hard, too messy, or impossible alongside life’s responsibilities — this episode is for you.

📌 Subscribe to Inspyre for more stories, creative insights, and ways to keep your inspiration alive. And don’t forget to check out our book club, Bytes, and other projects from the year!

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Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.

In our final episode of the season, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with Maryamah, our first ever big Storytelling show competition winner. We talked about how our show went and Maryamah's experience before and at the show.

🎤 Go support Maryamah!

Instagram: @maryamain7k

Big shout out to our sponsors:

https://ibsprays.co.uk/ - for the incredible perfume for the winner!

@justcravingsofficial - for the amazing cakes on the night, catered for 150 people and they all loved it!

@__elevateco_ - for helping to organise the event along with the banners and boards bringing the event to life

@concreteculturestudio - for providing the equipment and expertise to help us document the whole show!

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Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.

In this episode, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with Fathiya Saleh, a UK-based comedian whose sharp wit and fearless storytelling have made her one of the most exciting voices on the comedy circuit right now. Fathiya reflects on her journey into comedy, the moments that shaped her humour, and how lived experience fuels her perspective on stage.

With honesty, humour, and warmth, Fathiya opens up about navigating identity, finding confidence through comedy, and using laughter as a way to connect, challenge, and heal. It’s a conversation about finding your voice, owning your story, and the power of humour to say the things that often go unsaid.

🎟️ Get your tickets for Fathiya's Event:

Fathiya Saleh - Work in Progress Comedy Night

🎤 Go support Fathiya!

Instagram: @fathiyasaleh

🔗 Stay in the loop:

Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://inspyreuk.substack.com/

🌐 Follow Inspyre UK

Website: inspyreuk.carrd.co

Instagram: @inspyreuk

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YouTube: Inspyre UK

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