​Reclaiming Your Inner Artist: A Journey Back to Creativity

Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once we grow up.” As children, we explored freely and created without fear—but along the way, societal pressures, rigid education systems, and the demands of adulthood often silenced that inner artist. In her talk, Lilli will explore how we can reconnect with our creativity and introduces practical tools to help you rediscover your inner artist.

Central to her approach is the idea that creativity is not just about MAKING art—it’s about living authentically and thus becoming a beautiful expression of life itself  - a walking piece of art. This profound truth forms the heart of Lilli’s message, where she invites you to rediscover the creative, curious, and expressive spirit that lives within all of us. She will guide you through the essential areas of self-care that support creativity and fulfillment. You’ll leave with actionable steps to nurture your inner artist and explore your unique potential every day!

Lilli is a vibrant single mother of four, a musician, and a dedicated coach who has spent the past 26 years mastering the art of balancing life’s many demands while staying grounded and joyful. Through her journey of navigating family, creativity, personal growth and professional development, she discovered the profound impact of reconnecting with your needs and prioritizing self-care. She has inspired people from all walks of life to nurture their creativity and embrace it as a life-long companion.

Cloe Xhauflaire is an actress and acting coach who was born and raised in Belgium, where she studied theatre at The Royal Drama Conservatory in Brussels.

Cloe has worked with many directors and is the founder of her own theatre company. She has many credits across the board for her work in films, television, commercials and theatre in Belgium, France and the United States. She is proud of her never-ending curiosity about the craft of acting and has furthered her training with some of the best teachers in the world, including Susan Batson, Larry Moss and Anthony Abeson.

Federay is an Associate Artist at Shakespeare’s Globe in London as well as experimental London-based theatre company, The Factory. She is a theatre director, writer and sought-after Acting teacher and coach, as well as trailing an Acting cv that spans an impressive spectrum of genres and media. Federay has worked extensively across the industry since 1993 when she graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She lives with her wife, their many semi-adult offspring and a Jack Russell on the Sussex coast.

Lehla Eldridge FRSA long(er) bio

I trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and was awarded a scholarship from The William and Eva Fox Foundation (from Twentieth Century Fox) to work internationally with various theatre companies. 

I spent 9 months in South Africa studying with amazing companies. I then went on to create an original theatre show and took it to India,  where it opened The International Theatre Festival in New Delhi.

The show also was presented at the fringe at The National Arts Festival in South Africa.

I have worked with Hoodwink theatre company performing at the end of beds in hospitals bringing a dreamlike show to inspire, entertain and soothe patients, nurses and their carers. Performing to people with dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer and to high care patients and to various children that needed uplifting whilst being very ill.

I have also performed Shakespeare at The Bristol Old Vic and with AandBC Theatre Company.

I have had another parallel career as an illustrator and have written and / or  illustrated 7 books.

In 2011 I a book I illustrated won the US based NAESP National Association of Elementary School Principals 2011 Best Picture Book Award (USA) with author Mary Jo Amani. 

I am the co founder of Jump, Fall, Fly, who’s latest family orientated show challenges our relationship with the environment. I am also working on a plant based cooked book for JFF.

Olive and Amari, born into a family
In the arts took to circus and theatre naturally training and performing in Italy originally, they then went on to tour the summers in England with multiple circus companies, specialising in aerial arts, but also Stilt walking, performing acrobatics and basic manipulation skills, their creative passion for circus led them to become qualified aerial teachers. And co- produce BOOM’ an award winning film about mental health alongside their family company ‘Jump fall fly’

Outside of circus they are part time models recently seen on Netflix’s makeup show ‘Glow Up’ and run their own vintage clothing company called ‘Ciao Bella’ aiming to support renewable fashion to make a positive contribution in the industry.  

They’re passionate about creating art, travelling and living harmoniously, aiming to be a force for good in the world.

Hello I’m Emerald, founder of Emerald Skye Marketing! Specialising in Social Media Management and Digital Marketing.

I started my career in performing arts as a Dancer and Circus Acrobat. Using social media to network and promote within this industry, soon realising there was a huge opportunity to help us all reach a much larger audience by utilising social media to its fullest.

I founded Emerald Skye Marketing to help people truly understand social media platforms and how to use them to their benefit.

In this short speech I will be discussing how Social Media can positively impact your business and marketing strategies along with some tips and tricks to get you started.
I will have a Q&A section at the end so drop your questions to me! @emeraldskyemarketing

Social Entrepreneur l Executive Coach l Performer I Director / DOP l Producer l Writer I Workshop facilitator l Pretty good Stilt Walker l Working on it acrobat

Social Entrepreneur l Executive Coach l Performer I Director / DOP l Producer l Writer I Workshop facilitator l Pretty good Stilt Walker l Working on it acrobat

I entered the media industry as a London-based fashion and portrait photographer and moved into directing music videos and commercials.
In the 1990’s I founded a production company AIM with three partners. The first (and last) film the company made was ‘Before the Rain’. It was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars.

Over the next 15 years I set up a number of creative ventures in film, commercials and TV production in South Africa and the UK. I worked as producer, writer, director / DOP and a festival and live events executive producer.

Along the way that included working with BBC Worldwide, DSTV, MNET, Carlton TV, Naspers, Conde Nast, Polygram and many others.

In the 2000s, I took a break from the media industry to pursue other interests and businesses and start a family.
As this progressed I found myself drawn into circus and physical theatre which my partner and children had introduced me to. This led to the creation of Jump Fall Fly Productions, a film and live event production company named after the book my partner and ‘BOOM’ co-director, wrote about alternative education.

I have had a parallel and complementary career in behavioural health as a facilitator and coach trainer. I write articles and run masterclasses for professional coaching bodies on wellbeing and creativity.

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