Embracing Individuality

Ruth Patterson has always had a passion for music. As the lead singer of Holy Moly and The Crackers she's played some of the biggest stages in the UK and across Europe. On top of that 2020 has seen her get the opportunity to work as an artist-in-residence at The Sage in Gateshead.

And as an ambassador for Attitude Is Everything, she also uses her own experiences to help improve access to the music industry for deaf and disabled people.

In the season two finale join her for 30minutes of Mat Talk on shifting attitudes, perfectionism and hot water bottles.

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Finding Connection

As the artistic director of Dash Dot Dance Vicki Busfield champions inclusivity in the dance world and is involved with multiple projects around the arts and mental health.

During lockdown she also became a film producer creating a socially distant film called Are We Floating or Falling?, which saw the dancers involved create work in their own homes to be shown at a virtual arts festival.

Join her for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on the importance of connection, valuing the arts and an unexpected podcast suggestion

Watch Are We Floating or Falling? by following this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo0UshQxBNE

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Breaking Boundaries

Manisha Tailor MBE is a woman who is not afraid to challenge the status quo

Having originally trained as a teacher and headteacher she moved into coaching, gaining her UEFA B Licence and setting up Swaggarlicious which uses football to create cohesion by engaging with diverse community groups and organisations.

Join her for 30 minutes of Mat Talk on being bold, breaking down stereotypes and why mum's cuppa is always the best.

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