Hi, I’m Ngaio Anyia

A creative & deep thinker…

My passions lie in making the world a more inclusive, representative place through compassionate discussion and a willingness to use our life experiences to understand others better.

This is where you’ll find a variety of thought provoking content created to spark new ideas and generate new pathways to a more diverse, fulfilling future.

BBC WORLD NEWS

How can I help?

I love to harness my creativity in a way that breaks down barriers and succeeds in engaging a diverse range of people through a variety of different ways…

“Ngaio helped us go beyond the surface, think beyond tick boxes and concentrate on opening up production, allowing diverse voices to be a part of our creative practices at all levels. She has a talent for drawing people together and motivating individuals to dig deeper and root out systemic problems in a non-confrontational way.”

KATHRYN CHISWELL-JONES

Company Manager, Artspace Lifespace

Ngaio Anyia landed into Don’t Google It Series 3: ‘On Belonging’ with a triple-threat of empathy, power and passion. Ngaio goes to the hard territories, searches for multiple truths, listens deeply and brings people on the journey with her. Listening to her work is to sit into the lecture or workshop you’ve always wanted to, but rarely get the chance.

NICK ANDERSON

Head of Programming, Don't Google It

“Ngaio’s work has a strong and unique narrative quality that we really liked. There’s an authenticity and clarity of voice that we felt was ideal for engaging young audiences in challenging subject matter. This made Ngaio the right person to develop engaging resources for schools that tell the story of Colston Hall and its rebirth as Bristol Beacon.” 

PHIL CASTANG

Bristol Beacon

Journalist & Director

A multidisciplinary artist, journalist and director. In 2021 I received the Netflix New Talent Documentary Fund to direct a short named Tegan under Small Flame Films Ltd, my production company. This is now available on their ‘Still Watching’ YouTube channel. In 2020 I presented a mini-documentary on BBC World named Monumental which received a Royal Television Society Award.  Represented by Gritty Talent, I use my platform to push discussions around making the media and the Arts more accessible for marginalised groups.

Want to read my work?

Check out the blog!

Inclusion & Diversity Consultancy

Specialising in working with Arts organisations and festivals I run various trainings in understanding differences, unconscious bias, multicultural marketing and how to create diverse workforces as well as power structures within organisations. 

I consult on a freelance basis and run trainings as part of a collective named Insight Into Action.

Through collaborative conversation and planning, I am available to: 

  • Help you realise your aims and goals
  • Bespoke learning and action plans
  • Create personal and organisational targets 
  • Ongoing organisational support 
  • Be your critical friend

Organisations Worked With

Years Experience

Get in Touch to Discuss Your Project…

mixed bag podcast

The Mixed Bag podcast celebrates the range of people that I am lucky to meet in my adventures as an artist. Hosting creative guests from a range of different backgrounds, we discuss our mixed bag of interests and experiences influenced by identity and culture. 

Working at a crossroads between music, journalism, spoken word, consultancy, djing and public speaking, my curious nature has led to conversations with a multitude of characters with different ideas and interests. 

The line between work and play is often blurred with hobbies becoming jobs and jobs becoming studies. Join me as I think about all of them out loud!

ngaio anyia blog

If I’m not talking about it, I’m writing about it! For those who prefer reading to listening, head over to my blog for some thoughts and tips surrounding Inclusion & Diversity, Travel, Reviews, Making Do and lots more…

Returning

Returning

It feels like so long since I stopped, just to write. So much has happened in the last 2 years it’s hard to know where to start. This feels like sitting down with a friend who I haven’t seen in years and being asked, what have you been up to? Catch me up! When really,...

Unveiling Transformative Projects at Bristol Beacon

Hello! Happy Love Day! I used to hate Valentines day - I still kind of do (though I love any excuse to get roses and chocolates - from myself or anyone else!) because it's so commercial. However, I do also think it's nice to give ourselves little moments to celebrate....

what’s on offer for early creatives in bristol

what’s on offer for early creatives in bristol

The music / festival / events industry is something that should be accessible for everyone. The festival industry in particular is one of the fastest growing and the best place for young creatives to learn, grow their talent, find their niche and expand their...

what are your red flags?

what are your red flags?

Often, we are encouraged to look at red flags in others. What is this person doing or saying that doesn't align with me, my values, my perspective? What are the things that others do, whether intentionally or not, that make me feel angry, frustrated, anxious, sad?...

Accredited coach!

Accredited coach!

Kicking off 2023 as I mean to go on by up-skilling! One of the most exciting things I've done so far though is the MOE Coaching Course which began mid January and finished last Wednesday. I can now officially say that I'm an accredited coach and am part of the...

Top 5 Questions for New Filmmakers

Top 5 Questions for New Filmmakers

It’s almost the deadline to get in your pitch’s in for the second round of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund - this year’s theme being on Connection. Since it was announced I’ve had a lot of messages asking me, what the process was like, what to expect and whether...