Jenny Harris, a freelance creative producer, describes her career in music and arts festivals.

Emma Anderson, the first Director of The Atkinson in Southport, names the women who have inspired her most.

Suba Das, Curve’s Associate Director of Community Engagement, tells us about his gurus.

Ruth Gould found her mojo on her journey through the arts into disability cultures and activism, to her current role at DaDaFest.

Purni Morell, Artistic Director of the Unicorn, a theatre for young people, names her most inspiring gurus.

Mary Cloake, Chief Executive of the Bluecoat in Liverpool, takes a moment to reflect on her career in the arts.

Jeremy Herrin, Artistic Director of Headlong, explains who has inspired him most.

Russ Tunney, Director of Pound Arts Trust, tells us who has inspired him most.

Sam Hodges, Creative and Executive Director at Nuffield, contemplates his career so far.

Peter Welch, Managing Director of arts sponsorship agency Showcase, names those who inspire him.

Joanna Reid, Executive Director of Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, tells us who has inspired her most.

Craig Titley, Chief Executive of Future Talent, describes his career so far.

Fiona Allan charts her career path to Curve Theatre.

Lorne Campbell tells us who has inspired him most on his journey to Northern Stage.

Mary Swan, Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Proteus Theatre Company, explains her career so far.

Tessa Jackson OBE charts her career path. 

Rachael Griffin tells us who has inspired her most. 

Lisa Marie Trump, Chief Executive for the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, on who has inspired her most in her career. 

Katherine Senior, touring theatre company co-founder and actress, names those who have inspired her most.    

Jamie Eastman, Director of Live at LICA, tells us who has inspired him most throughout his career.

James Brining charts the career path that led him to the West Yorkshire Playhouse. 

Laura Sweeney explains how she has progressed through her career.

Trystan Hawkins reveals his career path from Charity Officer and Administrator to Art Director.

Rachel Clare, Artistic Director of Crying Out Loud, names those have inspired her throughout her career.