Jen O'Brien

I enjoy bringing people together, supporting creative thinking and exploring how we can turn ideas into action.

I'm Founding Director of Music Broth, Scotland's Loudest Library, established in 2017. Music Broth is a charity and social enterprise making musical instruments and equipment more accessible through sharing, reuse and redistribution. Supporting thousands of people across Scotland, the organisation creates opportunities for music-making while extending the life of instruments and reducing waste. Through building and leading Music Broth, I've developed a particular interest in purpose-driven business, ethical growth, sustainability, community development and the role of creativity in creating positive social change.

As an adult and schools facilitator with Social Enterprise Academy, I draw on my experience across music, creative practice, social enterprise and community development to support learning and collaboration.

My approach is participatory and people-centred, creating space to share experiences, challenge assumptions, develop confidence and explore new possibilities.

Speaking, podcasts and media

I enjoy sharing experiences and contributing to conversations around creativity, music, social enterprise, leadership and positive change. Drawing on my work as an artist, music producer, facilitator and social entrepreneur, I'm interested in exploring different perspectives, challenging established thinking and sharing practical experiences.

Take A Breath - Becoming More Yourself at Midlife, Not Someone New with Jen O'Brien - Exploring identity, creativity and personal development.

Business Live Podcast - A Library of Musical Instruments, a Super Social Enterprise – Jen O'Brien, Music Broth  - Founding Music Broth, ethical growth and purpose-driven business models.

Be Radical Make Music - How Music Improves Your Relationships with Jen O'Brien - Exploring authenticity, creativity, intuition and holding space.

I've hosted and appeared on panels and speaking events including Cop26 Music For Change, Connect Festival Speakeasy Stage, WideDays, and No Labels No Walls internationally.

Topics I enjoy exploring

·         Creativity, identity and personal development.

 ·         Music, representation and social change.

 ·         Building purpose-driven social enterprises.

 ·         Creative leadership and collaboration.

 ·         Ethical growth and sustainability.

 ·         Community development and participation.

 ·         Finding your voice and creating opportunities for others.

I'm interested in opportunities to facilitate, mentor, speak at events, contribute to panels and conferences, and take part in podcast and media conversations.

Interested in working together or having a conversation? Get in touch.