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The Creative Boom Podcast

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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] (http://www.creativeboom.com) .

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144. The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024

'Twas the night before deadline, and all through the house, not a keyboard was silent, not... more

19 Dec 2024

3 HR 39 MINS

3:39:26

19 Dec 2024

#144

143. Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier

In this final episode of the season for The Creative Boom Podcast, host Katy Cowan is join... more

16 Dec 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:44

16 Dec 2024

#143

142. The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every... more

12 Dec 2024

11 MINS

11:16

12 Dec 2024

#142

141. Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons

This week on The Creative Boom Podcast, our host Katy Cowan welcomes [Joseph Parsons] (ht... more

09 Dec 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:13

09 Dec 2024

#141

140. The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works, and a word of the year that sums up 2024

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every... more

05 Dec 2024

09 MINS

09:23

05 Dec 2024

#140

139. Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle

This week, The Creative Boom Podcast brings a ray of sunshine with Christopher Doyle, the ... more

02 Dec 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:59

02 Dec 2024

#139

138. The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every... more

28 Nov 2024

11 MINS

11:18

28 Nov 2024

#138

137. Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves

In this week's episode, we explore what it takes to shake up the traditional agency model ... more

25 Nov 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:21

25 Nov 2024

#137

136. The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from [The Creative Boom Podcast] (htt... more

21 Nov 2024

11 MINS

11:34

21 Nov 2024

#136

135. Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan

In this episode, host Katy Cowan welcomes [Khyati Trehan] (https://khyatitrehan.com/) , a... more

18 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:20

18 Nov 2024

#135

134. The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from [The Creative Boom Podcast] (htt... more

14 Nov 2024

13 MINS

13:00

14 Nov 2024

#134

133. Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick

This week, we sit down with David Sedgwick, the founder of [Studio DBD] (https://www.stud... more

11 Nov 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:42

11 Nov 2024

#133

132. The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from [The Creative Boom Podcast] (htt... more

07 Nov 2024

10 MINS

10:19

07 Nov 2024

#132

131. Beyond The Feed: Free yourself from social media and rethink marketing, with Holly Howard

This week, we sit down with creative consultant [Holly Howard] (https://www.askhollyhow.c... more

04 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:25

04 Nov 2024

#131

130. The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each ... more

31 Oct 2024

12 MINS

12:53

31 Oct 2024

#130

129. Shaping the future of creativity and inclusion, with new D&AD president Kwame Taylor-Hayford

This week, we sit down with [Kwame Taylor-Hayford] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kthayford... more

28 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:48

28 Oct 2024

#129

128. The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each ... more

23 Oct 2024

11 MINS

11:50

23 Oct 2024

#128

127. Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith

This week's guest on The Creative Boom Podcast is [Lisa Smith] (https://www.linkedin.com/... more

20 Oct 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:15

20 Oct 2024

#127

126. The Spark: Luigi Carnovale, the art of reinvention, and staying true to yourself

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from [The Creative Boom Podcast] (htt... more

16 Oct 2024

12 MINS

12:43

16 Oct 2024

#126

125. Staying Ahead: Creativity, reinvention, and timeless design, with Luigi Carnovale

In this engaging episode, [Luigi Carnovale] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-carnovale)... more

13 Oct 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:44

13 Oct 2024

#125

124. The Spark: Seema Sharma, creativity & AI, and work life balance

Welcome to The Spark, your creative pick-me-up from [The Creative Boom Podcast] (https://... more

09 Oct 2024

09 MINS

09:19

09 Oct 2024

#124

123. The Future of Creativity: AI, emotional intelligence, and authenticity, with Seema Sharma

In this thought-provoking episode, [Seema Sharma] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemasharm... more

06 Oct 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:53

06 Oct 2024

#123

122. The Spark: Brian Cannon, mental health tips, and Gilmore Girls

Welcome to The Spark, your creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thurs... more

02 Oct 2024

09 MINS

09:55

02 Oct 2024

#122

121. Designing Oasis: The art, legacy and long-awaited reunion, with Brian Cannon

We're thrilled to kick off another season of The Creative Boom Podcast with an exclusive e... more

29 Sep 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:51

29 Sep 2024

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