the creative well
Performing Arts and Wellness Global Network
The Music Industry and Wellness Global Network is an open community of wellness and music professionals who share a mission to support and empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem within our industry. We actively campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding in music.
If you would like to connect with us, grow your international network, access business opportunities and start conversations please email nadine@the-creative-well.com
Courtney Kreel Blankenship
Music Business Professor and Personal Coach
Courtney helps women in the arts and academia overcome lack of self-confidence, feelings of disempowerment and loss of connections after divorce/other life transitions so that they can achieve career goals, rebuild their community of support and discover their most peaceful, personal lives. She understands what it’s like to be a single mom of two children, uncertain of the future, lose people and relationships to illness and addiction, yet establish a career in academia by overcoming limiting mindsets and anxiety, because she’s lived it. Through her years of work with healthcare professionals and personal development, she’s moved forward to create her own path towards wellness. Her life isn’t perfect, but her strategies make maintaining peace much easier and she would love to share them with you. Courtney was named a Top Ten Music Professor in College Magazine and you can connect with her at www.courtneycharmony.com
Jessica Muñiz-Collado
Born in Miami, FL Jessica Muñiz-Collado is a media composer, music producer, and music educator who has created music for numerous production companies and music libraries including MundoFOX, PBS, IMAX, and Universal Production Music. Additionally, Jessica composes for theater and dance mediums and works as a sound designer. She is also a published and commissioned composer with both national and international performances of her work. As a percussionist, she’s had the privilege to perform and/or record with numerous grammy-nominated musicians and other world-renowned artists. Jessica is also the founder of NIZCO MUSIC – a music career consulting service that helps musicians compose their careers to their own B.E.A.T. To learn more about Jessica and NIZCO MUSIC, please visit www.nizcomusic.com
Music Meléti
Music Meléti is a platform for music learners, trainers and performers.
For further information you can contact Ashish Mehra ashish.mehra@musicmeletti.com
Event Safety Alliance and Behind The Scenes
Event Safety Alliance for general safety matters and Behind The Scenes Foundation for their mental health resources page.
Show Makers
Show Makers is committed to supporting and uplifting event professionals. The platform was developed to share industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organisations that are dedicated to the live events community.
Visit https://www.showmakerslive.com/ to find resources focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mental Health and Wellness, Event Safety, and more.
Chris Mockridge, Ludicris Art
Founded by Chris Mockridge, Ludicris Art is a small company based in Taunton, Somerset. Chris is a polymer clay artist who has been crafting since the age of 7. He makes all of the personalised figurines from polymer clay not icing, which make perfect keepsakes.
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Get The Gig Membership
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Luna Lifestyle Management
Luna Lifestyle Management is a boutique concierge and lifestyle management service designed to unlock simplicity in your life. Managing your personal life alongside a hectic work and business schedule, or whilst on tour or location can start to feel like another full-time job. At Luna Lifestyle Management we are committed to providing you with the highest level of service whilst maintaining complete discretion so you can enjoy your life while we handle the details.
With over 20 years’ experience within the Airline, Music & Film Industries, Michelle has seen first-hand how precious and valuable time is for professionals working in high pressure, demanding and fast paced environments.
‘Unlocking Simplicity’
Holly Jones
Holly Jones is an independent Music and Education Events Manager based in Liverpool.
From 2018-2023, Holly held the position of B2B & Education Event Manger at Sound City Liverpool. She played the pivotal role in Co-Managing the Sound City Conference, led on training and mentoring initiatives and Project Managed a variety of music and corporate events. Most notably Holly managed and curated the Merseyside Music Education Hub Alliance Music Careers Days. These events were vital in showcasing the incredible range of careers that exist within the music industry for young people from across Merseyside and the North West.
Currently, Holly works at BIMM Institute in Manchester as a Careers Advisor. In this role she supports young people to pursue careers within the industry, developing vital skills needed for music professions and connecting students with industry figures.
Holly is also the co-founder of Sounds Northern, a company established to bridge the gap between music professionals and artists in the North, creating a music ecosystem in the North of England. Sounds Northern regularly runs networking and social events, with big plans to grow over the next year! She is looking forward to applying the skills and network she has gained through Sounds Northern to The Creative Well.
Holly is an advocate for positive mental health across the music industry, frequently taking part in mental health training and delivering mental health awareness sessions for young people in the North West. Holly has worked in collaboration with Help Musicians, Nordoff & Robbins and Tonic Rider, promoting their services with audiences across the North West. In 2023, Arts Council England awarded Holly a Developing Your Creative Practice grant, for a research and development period to explore the importance of female leadership in the music industry.
Natural Frequency
At Natural Frequency, Natasha provides Reiki healing, sobriety mentoring and wellbeing support that is tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals in the music and entertainment industry. Her services offer a holistic approach to well-being, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery and personal growth. Whether you are a musician, artist, crew member, or other industry professional, she understands the challenges you face and is here to offer support and guidance. Natasha’s goal is to create an authentic safe and confidential space where you can heal, thrive and rediscover the passion for your craft.
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National Alliance for Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders (The Alliance) is the leading national non-profit organisation dedicated to the outreach, education, early intervention, support, and advocacy for all eating disorders. The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently struggling with, and recovered from eating disorders. The Alliance offers accessible, comprehensive services, including free, weekly, therapist-led support groups for those struggling and for their loved ones; educational presentations to schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies; support and referrals through findEDhelp, our free, comprehensive help-line, website, and smartphone apps; unique and empowering scale smashing events and SmashTALK panel discussions nationwide; advocacy for eating disorders and mental health legislation; and low-cost, life-saving outpatient treatment to underinsured and uninsured adults in south Florida.