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Spit it OutCreative Director
Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomAn annual 2 week arts festival across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Online. With more than 40 activities, exhibitions, talks, workshops, live performances community events & screenings, showcasing creatives from around the world.
Spit it OutCo-Founder
Nov. 2019 - Sep. 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomSpit it Out is an award-winning organisation (SCIO) dedicated to opening conversations around consent, mental health and healing through creativity, accountability and community care. We collaborate with our community and our partners in delivering our programme and resources in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Online. We offer up to fifteen events per month, an annual two-week festival and free creative resources (Podcast and Magazine), using different art forms to educate and empower our community. We also offer 1 to 1 support and creative opportunities to learn and to work for our community In the last four years, we have hosted over 250 events, workshops, and spaces for people to come together to find community, be creative, learn, and celebrate each other. We managed to provide hardship funding to 32 people, offered paid opportunities to over 500 people from marginalised backgrounds. We released 6 issues of our Phlegm magazine and commissioned 8 first time solo exhibitions in Scotland! We have had over 6000 individuals engage with our work globally (that we know of), provided over 50 people with one to one support, helped in the fruition of 7 groups/organisations in Scotland and supported countless people in finding the tools to talk or express about their lived experiences. Spit it Out is part of the Supporting Act Foundation by We Transfer and the Creative Pioneers programme by the BIC Foundation and Moleskine Foundation.
Intercultural Youth ScotlandYouth Work Lead
Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2021Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomI had the pleasure of being part of Intercultural Youth Scotland from the very early stages.
My key roles and highlights are - - Supported on the creation and growth of the Youth Work department at Intercultural Youth Scotland - Curated and led an engaging programme of events (100+) tailored to supporting young people of colour in Scotland. Leaning towards creative skill building, talent management and community engagement. Including a weekly Youth Club from 2019 and a free music studio for young people of colour from early 2021.
- Managed a team of volunteers and younger team members.
- Supported on the delivery of a deputations discussing the level of racism faced by BPoC youths in Scottish Schools in the Scottish parliament.
- Assisted on the creation and delivery of 3 Scotland in Colour festivals, curating and supporting a group of BPoC Youths to deliver some of their first solo performances
- Supported the opening of a free recording studio for young people of colour.
- Pastoral Support for BPoC youth.
Self-employedSpoken Word Artist & Musician
Jun. 2018Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomMy creative work is deeply influenced by my diverse heritage, identity, and personal experiences of love, loss, connection, and disconnection.
I began rapping as one third of the all female hip-hop group, The Honey Farm, in 2016. We had the honor of supporting some incredible artists including Groove Armada, Lowkey and Ray Blk. Since starting my solo career as a completely independant artist in 2019 I have grown a name for my self within the industry in Scotland. Weaving between spoken word poetry, singing and rap. I was the winner of Best newcomer at the SAMA’s 2021, Featured in YWCA 30 under 30 2022, Highly commended at the British Sikh Awards 2023, A finalist for BBC Scottish Act of the Year 2023 and this year my album Goodbye, Gracious has been long listed for Scottish Album of the year 2024. I manage and release all my own project in collboration with other creative around scotland. Rasing and handling funds of over £60k - 1 EP, 2 Singles, 1 Album, 5 Music Videos, Creation of a Video Game, 2 Lyric books, a Vinyl Record - I have coordinated large teams of creatives for delivery of all projects as well as maintaining excellent press relations securing mentions, articles and full stories globally including front cover of The List UK May 2024. I have played shows across the UK, Europe and India. My recorded music has a distinct sounds and I now perform live with a 5 piece band exploring new avenues of how sound can catch an audience.
Self-employedCreative Workshop Facilitator
Feb. 2018United KingdomI have over 14 years of experience in the care sector and 8 years in the creative industry. Passionate about equality, mental health, and social justice, I develop projects that empower communities and promote diversity and inclusion. I’ve led interdisciplinary teams across the arts and education sectors, using storytelling and creative expression to inspire change, especially for those who have faced barriers to participation. Currently part of the "Creativity Pioneers Leadership Programme" by the BIC and Moleskine Foundations, I bring a strong background in community engagement, creative facilitation, and strategic project management, helping to foster environments that support self-expression, collaboration, and social impact.
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