Here you’ll find a collection of news, articles and updates from across my work as a coach, consultant, educator, author, speaker and Romani practitioner, together with stories and developments from the wider communities and subjects that matter to me.
Explore updates on coaching, consultancy, spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, Tarot and Oracle guidance, personal development and wellbeing, alongside articles celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history, culture, heritage, equality, education and community achievements.
You’ll also find news about projects I’ve led, collaborated on or supported, together with courses, events, publications, media appearances, resources and opportunities as they are announced.
This page is regularly updated to keep visitors informed, inspired and connected, while sharing knowledge, positive stories and the latest developments across my work and the communities I support.
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Daniel Baker Portrait by Małgorzata Mirga-Tas
On display at the National Portrait Gallery until August 2026. Image caption: Małgorzata Mirga-Tas Daniel Baker. Acrylic and fabrics on canvas, 2025 Commissioned for Artists First with kind support from the CHANEL Culture Fund 2025. Courtesy…
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ISAAC BLAKE – trained ROMED mediator
Isaac Blake is now fully trained through ROMED and ACERT as a Mediator. This means that Isaac can facilitate solutions and negotiations between the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities and other groups, such as local authorities.…
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Barvalipe Academy
Isaac Blake says, ‘I am honoured by the reappointment to the Barvalipe board of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture – ERIAC. My thanks go to the staff and other board members of ERIAC…
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Our Welsh History
Proud to be included on a website which celebrates the rich and diverse history of Wales. The ‘Our Welsh History’ website has been designed specifically for the Curriculum for Wales working closely with teachers, educational experts…
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‘Cosmic Courier’ and ‘Magical Joker’; celebrating Romani artist and musician, Walter Wegmüller
Today we celebrate the birthday of Walter Wegmüller, Sinti/Yenische artist, sculptor, musician, poet, expert of the Tarot and historian of alchemy. Walter Wegmüller was at the heart of the cultural explosion of the late 1960’s and…
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RomArchive Honoured with Europa Nostra Grand Prix and Grimme Online Awards: Dance Section Curated by Isaac Blake
The RomArchive Dance Section was curated and developed by Isaac Blake, a Welsh Romani Gypsy. It is a groundbreaking collection of significant works and information focused on Roma dance. Isaac is proud that Wales was invited…
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Isaac Blake Represents LGBTQ+ Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities at ILGA-Europe Conference 2019
Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe ILGA-Europe Annual Conference, Prague, Czech Republic Isaac Blake attended the 23rd ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, from 23–26 October 2019 after being awarded…
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EU Roma Week in Brussels, March 2019
Isaac Blake represented the Romani Cultural & Arts Company as part of EU Roma Week 2019. The event, hosted by the European Parliament in cooperation with the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee…
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Seminar on the Role of Roma Youth in Policy and Decision-Making Bodies and Structures
Isaac Blake represented the UK at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, November 2018 Through the Council of Europe (CoE), Isaac Blake represented the Romani Cultural & Arts Company and the UK at the Seminar on…
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POLITICS FOR CHANGE – From Words Into Action
Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe – ILGA-Europe’s Annual Conference in Brussels, Belgium24–27 October 2018POLITICS FOR CHANGE – From Words Into Action Isaac Blake received a scholarship to attend the ILGA-Europe…