About

In this episode, Chris Jones speaks with playwright and writer Belona Greenwood about her experience at Talent Campus 9, her journey into writing later in life, and the transformational power of storytelling, community, and creative courage. Belona reflects on theatre as a tool for empathy, personal rewiring, and social change, and explains why Talent Campus was genuinely life-changing for her.

00:00 – Talent Campus Changed My Life

01:51 – Starting Late, Imposter Syndrome & Finding Your Voice

04:29 – Writing With Communities, Not Over Them

06:39 – The Power of Moving an Audience

09:47 – Walking Into Talent Campus: Fear to Belonging

12:23 – Creativity, Courage & Why This Space Works

16:06 – “Don’t Ask Permission — Just Do It”

18:30 – Mentorship, Honest Feedback & Creative Tribe

23:28 – Why Generosity Between Writers Is Rare (And Powerful)

26:55 – Surrender, Challenges & Facing Fear

31:37 – Opening Doors Through Storytelling

40:47 – Believe in Yourself (Advice to My Younger Self)