The Creative Boom Podcast

Creative Boom

Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey.

We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at www.creativeboom.com.

200 - The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive

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The Creative Boom Podcast

Episodios

The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive

From Trauma to Triumph with Chris Wilson: Creativity, Resilience & the Courage to Keep Going

The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia

Building Belonging: Joy Nazzari on 20 Years of DNCO, Saying No and Staying Sane

The Spark: Matt Baxter on Mistakes, Motörhead and the Magic of Play-Doh

Matt Baxter on What The Design Laundry Reveals About Creatives

The Spark: Pum Lefebure on Rituals, Awkward Beauty and a Unicorn-mermaid Imagination

Pum Lefebure on Yard Sales, Ballets and Building a Dream Design Army

The Spark: Jeff Staple on Inner Critics, Creative Habits and UFOs

Jeff Staple on Near-Death Moments, Big Risks and One Sneaker That Changed Everything

The Spark: Ashley Johnson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics and the Joy of Not Knowing

Ashley Johnson on Breaking Into Pentagram, Owning Your Voice and Leading with Bravery

The Spark: Zoë Thompson on Turning Creative Jealousy into Fuel and Dancing Your Way to Big Ideas

Zoë Thompson on the Power of Zines and Keeping Print Alive

The Spark: Emily Penny on Kate Winslet, Fairies and Deputy Penny

Emily Penny on the Secrets Behind Standing Out as a Design Studio

The Spark: Claire Blyth on Madonna, Magpies and the Hacienda

Claire Blyth on Why PR Still Matters in the Age of AI

The Spark: Brian Collins on Poetry, Playfulness and the Perfect Cookie

Brian Collins on Fighting Second Dragons, the Power of Orange Ties and the Future of Creativity

The Spark: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics & Dream Guests

From Twitter to Ramps & Resilience: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Building with Kindness

The Spark: Paul Benney on Creative Envy, Childhood Freedom & a Dream Dinner with Tony Wilson

From Rave Culture to Print Revival: Paul Benney on Jockey Sl*t, Bugged Out! & Disco Pogo

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The Spark: James Greenfield of Koto on Apple Rants, Mr Bingo Dreams & Pitch Mishaps

10 Years of Koto: James Greenfield on Leadership, Growth & Grit

The Spark: Fiona McGarva on Rituals, Rockets & Reinvention

Rewilding Comms: Fiona McGarva on Glastonbury, Print, and Creative Freedom

The Spark: Kenny Gravillis on Creative Rules, '80s Movies and Fruit Pastilles

The Human Touch: Kenny Gravillis on Biggie, the Oscars & Outsmarting AI

The Spark: Emily Jeffrey-Barrett on Creative Graft, Imposter Syndrome & Wyoming Dreams

No Shame, Big Goals: Scaling & Selling a Creative Agency with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett

The Spark: Adrian Carroll on Making the Logo Bigger, Noseybonk Nightmares, and Tokyo Dreams

Adapting & Thriving: 26 Years of Change with Adrian Carroll of D8

The Spark: Emma Barratt on Being Yourself, Bad Buzzwords and Winning Every Argument

From Council Estate to Creative Director: Owning Your Story, with Emma Barratt

The Spark: Liz Mosley on Courage, Cringe & Creative Joy

Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Podcasting, with Liz Mosley

The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart

From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game, with Sam Gilbey

The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills and Saying What You Mean

Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor

The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition, escaping dates, and talking to animals

Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with Christine Smith

The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and the power of nostalgia

Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes

The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks, blues guitars and what he no longer believes

Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson

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