In this special episode of Amplify Us, we’re joined by Kismet, Vee and Li, three care-experienced young women involved with The Verbatim Formula – a powerful project founded by Maggie Inchley and Sylvan Baker. Together, they explore how creativity, storytelling, and community help shape new ways of thinking about experiences of care. 

The conversation dives into personal stories of empowerment, the importance of safe spaces, and the role of the arts in challenging societal perceptions. Through poetry, performance, and advocacy, our guests share how creative expression offers a space for connection, healing, and real change. 

🎧 In this episode: 

• The power of storytelling through verbatim performance 

• Why safe, supportive spaces matter 

• Creative expression as a means of reclaiming identity 

• Using lived experience to influence policy and understanding 

Thanks to Devantai for the music and to People's Palace Projects and Queen Mary's University and the rest of the TVF team:

Benjamin Treloar, Claudius Hettori-Kwosah, Darcey Williamson, Devantai Page, Eileenamina, Iliane Rodrigues, Imran Quayes, Isabelle Kirkham, Kismet Meyon, Magali Hochberg, Maggie Inchley, Sylvan Baker, Victoria Odude.  

@maggieInchley 

@darceybw 

@spongeebooobb 

@k.i.z.z.i 

@iqvisuals_ 

@queenv_no.1 

@benjamintreloar 

@djpxprod 

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. 

🔗 Links: 

• The Verbatim Formula – National Theatre 

• Coram Voice 

• The Foundling Museum