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Ep22: Bernard Butler on sticking to his guns, staying creative and always moving forward

Welcome to my conversation with Bernard Butler, recorded on 22nd October 2020. Press play below or ...
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Ep17: Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) on finding your own power

Attention Engineer is back, and I’m delighted to be launching the second series with a very ...
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Ep18: Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff) on how Covid-19 stopped him from quitting the music business

Thank you for visiting – I’m very pleased to share this conversation with Miles Hunt, recorded ...
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The Only Way Out Is Through (8/9/20)

The Only Way Out Is Through by Penfriend Release date: 8th September 2020Label: My Big Sister ...
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Ep21: Andrew Hung (Fuck Buttons) on losing confidence and the lifechanging power of finding your singing voice

Hiyaaaaaaa – I’m very pleased to share my conversation with Andrew Hung recorded on 15th October ...
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Attention Engineer glowingly reviewed in The Observer!

“An interview series from musician Laura Kidd. Kidd talks with insight and warmth to (mostly) other ...
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Ep20: Jim Bob (Carter U.S.M.) on not knowing how things *should* work – and doing them anyway

Thank you for visiting – I’m delighted to share my conversation with Jim Bob aka J.B. ...
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Ep19: Lemn Sissay MBE on the importance of kindness in a longlasting career

Thank you for visiting – I’m very pleased to share this conversation with Lemn Sissay MBE, ...
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FREE DOWNLOAD – Attention Engineer S01 Nuggets available now

Something different from me this Bandcamp Friday – a present for you from the first series ...
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Ep16: Nova Twins on creativity, craft and commitment

Hello there, and welcome to my conversation with Nova Twins, recorded on 28th July 2020. Keep ...
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I’ve been finding everything really hard lately

Friends, I’ve been finding everything really hard lately. I have a lot to feel fortunate for ...
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Chasing the mountain

Sometimes I wonder why I spend my time in the ways I do. A life’s primary ...
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Let me tell you a story…

When I was a little girl, one of my favourite possessions was a shoebox that I ...
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