E157: Too young, too old or just right? Finding your voice with the arts - Annie Lewis
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of The School Run Podcast, Jane welcomes Annie — actor, teacher, podcaster and creative collaborator — for a powerful conversation about confidence, creativity, and finding your voice when life doesn’t follow a straight line.
This episode also marks a gentle shift for the podcast. While Liv will always be the heart and co-creator of The School Run, she’s now flourishing in the world of work — and the podcast continues with the same spirit, stories and purpose as The School Run with Jane: Little Voices, Big Stories.
Annie shares her journey from school drama lessons to Mountview Drama School, navigating the realities of the creative industries, teaching with Little Voices, and discovering that finding your voice isn’t about becoming “one thing” — it’s about becoming yourself.
Together, Jane and Annie explore:
How drama and the arts build confidence far beyond the stageWhy finding your voice matters at any ageThe pressure young people feel to choose one path — and why that’s outdatedThe importance of inspirational teachers and creative spaces in schoolsWhy public speaking, communication and creativity deserve more value in educationHow podcasting, teaching and storytelling help us understand who we really are
This episode is for:
✨ young people finding their way
✨ parents supporting confidence and creativity
✨ educators, tutors and creatives
✨ anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is it too late — or too soon — to find my voice?”
🎧 Listen in and remember: every day is a school day.
Podcast: 2Young for this, 2Old for that- find it where you get your podcasts
Website: 2young2old.com
IG: www.instagram.com/2young2old.pod
Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.
We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun
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Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@theschoolrun_official / \@mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at jane@littlevoices.org.uk
Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk
@littlevoiceslimited
You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcourse
www.theolivejar.online
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.
This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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In this episode of The School Run Podcast, Jane welcomes Annie — actor, teacher, podcaster and creative collaborator — for a powerful conversation about confidence, creativity, and finding your voice when life doesn’t follow a straight line. This episode also marks a gentle shift for the podcast. While Liv will always be the heart and co-creator of The School Run, she’s now flourishing in the world of work — and the podcast continues with the same spirit, stories and purpose as The School Run with Jane: Little Voices, Big Stories. Annie shares her journey from school drama lessons to Mountview Drama School, navigating the realities of the creative industries, teaching with Little Voices, and discovering that finding your voice isn’t about becoming “one thing” — it’s about becoming yourself. Together, Jane and Annie explore: How drama and the arts build confidence far beyond the stageWhy finding your voice matters at any ageThe pressure young people feel to choose one path — and why that’s outdatedThe importance of inspirational teachers and creative spaces in schoolsWhy public speaking, communication and creativity deserve more value in educationHow podcasting, teaching and storytelling help us understand who we really are This episode is for: ✨ young people finding their way ✨ parents supporting confidence and creativity ✨ educators, tutors and creatives ✨ anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is it too late — or too soon — to find my voice?” 🎧 Listen in and remember: every day is a school day. Podcast: 2Young for this, 2Old for that- find it where you get your podcasts Website: 2young2old.com IG: www.instagram.com/2young2old.pod Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to. We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun \ Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@theschoolrun_official / \@mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at jane@littlevoices.org.uk Links: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk @littlevoiceslimited You will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcourse www.theolivejar.online Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it. This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real