THANK YOU SOPHIE!
If you’ve been to any of our CreativeMornings Glasgow events over the last four years, chances are you’ve had a chance to meet our lovely chapter-founding host, Sophie Amono. In fact, if you’re like me, you can absolutely hear the sound of Sophie’s infectious laugh in your head when you see this picture!
Well after four years leading the chapter, Sophie is transitioning from lead host to contributing member of the team. We thought it would be a good time ask Sophie a little about what inspired her to start the chapter, what she’s learned along the way, and any advice she’s willing to share.
What’s special about CM?
For me it’s been all of the fantastic people I’ve been able to meet through something as coming together each month for breakfast and chats. Two of my favourite things in life are good food and good chat, add to this my love for all things creativity and it’s just a special combo that has meant so much to me over the last six years.
What inspired you to start the chapter?
I think it was a feeling of wanting to find my place in a community that I had no part in yet. Moving from the place I’d call home for most of my life, felt daunting and exciting in equal measures. My first experiences of Glasgow’s creative community was a sense of belonging and feeling welcomed – so it made sense to bring Creative Mornings to Glasgow.
What are some of the highlights from your time hosting?
Oh wow, this is a tough one but it has to be the feeling when you see everyone walk through the door in the morning and the smile you get back when the words ‘happy Friday’ are shared. There’s always this sense of will people turn up and I’ve hosted everything from a room of ten to a room of over 50. Over the years we’ve been so lucky to work with some amazing local business, be invited into spaces all over Glasgow and even as far as Paisley, have musicians from South Africa, take place in a sharing meal by Soul Food Sisters, and venture to the Southside, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow Women’s Library, Whisky Bond, Barras, The Lighthouse, CitizenM, Spaces, and many other amazing community spaces. It will forever be a part of my story of making a new life for myself in Scotland and I’m eternally grateful to every single person I’ve met along the way as Host.
What advice do you want to share?
Keep having fun and remember to be kind! Life can be hard at the best of times and often a little lighthearted fun and kindness can go a long way. Thank you to the wonderful team of volunteers and creatives over the year who have made it all possible.
