We are so exited to bring you a special mini series of podcast episodes created in collaboration with identity on tyne and their Black Nature in Residence Programme.

Created and project coordinated by your host Dr Sheree Mack, the Black Nature in Residence Programmed (BNIR) aims to offer creative opportunities within nature for the global majority. Started in 2019, the Black Nature in Residence Programme not only offers time and space in nature for creatives, focusing on the creative process and practices rather than putting the pressure on to produce produce and produce. The process is the focus rather than the outputs and outcomes. identity on tyne believes that when you give creatives the time and space to {BE}, something magical happens in the way they see themselves and their practice. The creatives have permission to play, experiment and create on their own terms. And nature is the guide in this process.

In this episode Sheree talks to Nadia Emam about her residency in the North York Moors. They talk about:

* Where Nadia is situated

* Who she be?

* How Nadia's residency has been going?

* How has her practice been changing during this time?

* Taking time out in nature to be

* Journey back home to Egypt and Scarborough

* Working with predominately white organisations

* Anti-racism training

* Black-led creative projects

*Healing in nature

* Next steps within the residence

Bio: Nadia Emam is a a freelance director for theatre and film, working as an actor, poet and dramaturg.
She has over 10 years experience as a facilitator in drama & poetry with young people, adults and communities working with Sheffield People’s Theatre, Aesthetica Film Festival + BFI NETWORK and The Crucible. Nadia’s practice is fuelled by kindness, silliness, inspiring creativity to nourish and build confidence.