Pure Talks

Pure Arts Group in conversation with creatives, visionaries, shift makers and those that are making positive change in the world. Grab a coffee, settle down and join us for these entertaining and informative chats.

Pure Talks: Rob Moore, Creativity Into Cashflow

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to the Disruptive Entrepreneur Rob Moore about how to make art your business.

03-24
39:17

Pure Talks: Andy Hirst, Art Conservator

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to painting conservator Andy Hirst of ARH Conservation. They discuss why conservation is important, common issues, what artists and framers can do to support the care and preservation process. The talk includes some tips for framers and artists. They also touch briefly on the impact of digital art and NFT's.

03-23
53:16

Pure Talks: Rae Calnan of Radiant Energy

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Rae Calnan of Radiant Energy about channelling our emotional energy and future and past life progression meditation. They talk about Rae's life changing visit to Nepal and Machu Picchu. The talk also features a short (15 minute) future life progression meditation. Rae's timely advice for creatives: Don't try and follow the crowd. Life is not a competition. You are perfect and exactly who you should be and where you should be right now. Notice what you notice and move forward in your power.

03-16
01:00:09

Pure Talks: Rosalind Sack of The Home Page

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to one of the Co Founders of The Homepage, Rosalind Sack about learning for life and life lessons. They also discuss how to pitch to a magazine with lots of tips and advice, plus pitching video content. See the Pure Blog for more.

03-10
54:25

Pure Talks: Graham Cullis and Elaine Tobin, Rituals & Resilience

Talking about rituals and resilience: Discussing the importance of being a good role model, of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and doing it scared! Lots of conversation around imposter and perfectionist syndrome and trolling, plus some top tips for marketing and growing an audience.

03-03
01:05:21

Pure Talks: Dr. Mathew Anchery, Ayurvedic Medicine

Listen to Pure Founder Lesley Samms talk to Dr. Mathew about Ayurvedic medicine. They talk about the 3 Dosha's or body types and how to get and stay in flow, by maintaining a continual conversation with yourself and your body around wellness and how you feel after eating certain foods or activities. They also discusses the benefits of embedding regular practices or routines into your lifestyle, such as gratitude, meditation and exercise that support your overall wellbeing. Dr. Mathew does not advocate eating cake all day! however, he does recommend hot baths with oils for those who are air (water) types; which is the predominant type for creatives.

02-24
01:13:15

Pure Talks: Tabish Khan, Art Critic

Pure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Tabish Khan, an art critic specialising in London's art scene, covering contemporary and historical exhibitions. He visits and write about hundreds of exhibitions a year covering everything from the major blockbusters to the emerging art scene. Tabish is a visual arts editor for Londonist since 2013 and am a regular contributor for FAD with a weekly top exhibitions to see in London and a column called 'What's wrong with art'. He is a trustee of ArtCan, a non-profit arts organisation that supports artists through profile raising activities and exhibitions.

02-17
01:01:11

Pure Talks: Mary Coakley Burns, Bereavement

Pure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Mary Coakley Burns, Cruse Bereavement Care

02-16
56:09

Pure Talks: Curtis Friedel Ph.D, Cooperative Problem Solving

Pure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Curtis Friedel Ph.D, KAI. Center for Cooperative Problem Solving, at Virginia Tech

02-15
59:23

Pure Talks: Kate Mason & Eleanor Pender of The Big Draw

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks toKate Mason & Eleanor Pender of The Big Draw

02-08
01:12:59

Pure Talks: Dr Linda B A Smith SWFA

Lesley Samms talks with Dr Linda B A Smith SWFA, President of the SWA - The Society of Women Artists

12-14
58:39

Pure Talks: Martin Riley of The Business Jet Engine

A brilliant episode talking with Martin Riley of The Business Jet Engine about the 17 essential elements you must consider if you wish to be successful in business. We put tall these steps into context so artists can understand how they can be applied to their individual circumstances.

12-01
01:01:07

Pure Talks: Garry James, Switchplane

This is an unmissable episode. Lesley Samms chats with Garry James of Switchplane - So much information on Facebook and Instagram.

11-25
56:00

Pure Talks: Nadine Searle of Calmer Self

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Nadine Searle of Calmer Self

11-20
26:25

Pure Talks: Estelle Keeber, Immortal Monkey

Lesley Samms has a chat with Estelle Keeber of Immortal Monkey

11-16
01:00:29

Pure Talks: Sue Jelley PPSWA SPF

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Sue Jelley PPSWA SPF, first woman chair of the Painters Decorators Fine Art Society

11-12
57:07

Pure Talks: Les Williams, President of SGFA

Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Les Williams, President of the SGFA

11-12
01:07:29

Pure Talks: Gita Joshi, Curators Salon

Lesley Samms interviews Gita Joshi of the Curators Salon. Supporting artists on growing their practice.

11-12
01:00:57

Pure Talks: Bev Saunders, Edge Bespoke Picture Framing

Lesley Samms talking about framing with Bev Saunders of Edge Bespoke Picture Framing

11-06
40:57

Pure Talks: Justin McCarron, Everyday Resilience

Listen to Lesley and Justin discuss a blended approach to mentoring and coaching and post traumatic growth among many other things.

11-12
01:16:39

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