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The Creative Boom Podcast

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The Creative Boom Podcast is a weekly interview show for designers, illustrators, animators, and creative professionals. Host Katy Cowan talks to artists, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers about the realities of building a creative career – confidence, burnout, money, failure, reinvention, and imposter syndrome – in honest, warm conversations that don't dress anything up.

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In this bonus episode, Katy Cowan and Rob Draper swap the big career questions for something a lot more daft – a quickfire ramble through nostalgia, confessions and very questionable claims to greatness.

Rob shares his most controversial creative o... more

Lettering artist, designer and University of Worcester fellow Rob Draper joins Katy Cowan to close out the season with a warm, philosophical conversation about starting over and the art of creating something from nothing.

Rob opens up about the red... more

In the second, faster, slightly more feral half of the recording this week, Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM stays in the chair for The Spark – the rapid-fire round where the questions get cheekier and the answers get more honest.

Top of the agenda... more

Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of design studio BOLDISM joins Katy Cowan for an honest conversation about what happens when you stop watering yourself down and start living as your full self.

They dig into imposter syndrome as a driver rather than a hindran... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Draper
lettering artist, designer, and lecturer
University of Worcester (Fellow)
Episode: Why Starting From Scratch Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You, with Rob Draper
Katy Ennis-Hargreaves
Guest designer discussed in-depth, share personal experiences and insights
Episode: The Spark: Katy Ennis-Hargreaves on croc hatred, accidental shoplifting and Vivienne Westwood
Malika Favre
French illustrator discussed as the episode guest
Independent artist
Episode: The Spark: Malika Favre on Coffee, Dinner Party Dreams and a Cheeky Confession
Jimmy Turrell
Designer, collage artist, and creative practitioner
Episode: The Spark: Jimmy Turrell on Snails, Rave Culture and Creative Chaos
James Martin
Founder of Made by James
Made by James
Episode: Personal Branding, Visibility and the Truth No One Tells You, with James Martin
Natty Harris
Senior designer based in Bristol who discusses grief, growth, and rebuilding a creative life
Episode: Grief, Growth and Rebuilding a Creative Life, with Natty Harris
David Airey
Graphic designer and author of Logo Design Love (third edition discussed)
Independent design professional
Episode: The Spark: David Airey on Hot Takes, Bad Habits, and Big Life Questions
Liz Seabrook
Portrait and travel photographer
Episode: AI, Beauty Standards and the Death of Realness, with Liz Seabrook
Jessie McGuire
Partner at Thought Matter
Thought Matter
Episode: Imagination, Conviction and Design That Isn't Neutral, with Jessie McGuire

Host

Katy Cowan
Host of The Creative Boom Podcast; Creative Boom

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • A holistic view of a creative life

    I’ve been devouring this podcast! Katy brings on such compelling guests and gives us a glimpse not only into their work but into their influences, their beliefs, their inspiration. I love the breadth of the conversations and the fact that we see the full life of these creatives, not just their work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claire Grinton
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Always on the money

    A design podcast with a journalist in the interview seat - which means insightful questions and some great bean spilling. Always worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie Bass
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • One of the best design podcast

    The kind of insights that you only get here.

    Clever people, great interviews… You feel really less alone when you ear superstars graphic designers journeys, how they manage get through failure and how they manage their business.

    Katy really knows her stuff and her podcast is like the creativeboom website : a great refuge and ressource for designers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Noki
    France4 months ago
  • A must listen for any creative

    Such a great podcast! A broad range of subjects are covered and a wide range of voices as well. All delivered as a genuine conversation with the amazing host Katy. Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbobbylimbo
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Creative podcast that doesn’t take itself to seriously

    Amazing insights with great guests from around the globe. Katy does a brilliant job of keeping things light hearted in a world of seriousness. Open and honest conversations from leaders in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan John Muir
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Episodes are a go-to for creatives seeking real-talk about design, business, and life.
Listeners praise the host for empathetic, honest interviews and diverse guest lineups.
The conversations feel human and inclusive, with practical takeaways for freelancers and studios.

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Apple Podcasts
#119
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#15
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#141
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#58
Germany/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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Why Starting From Scratch Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You, with Rob Draper
Q: How do you view success now compared to before?
Success now feels like enjoying the process and finding commercial opportunities that align with personal authenticity, rather than chasing big houses or flashy status.
Why Starting From Scratch Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You, with Rob Draper
Q: What was the moment you realized you needed to change your path?
The moment came after losing a high-status role and a home; instead of giving up, I decided to try anything that came my way, which eventually led to teaching, signwriting, and other creative work that built a sustainable path.
The Spark: Rob Draper on Old-School Electro, Portrait-a-Day and Nike Dreams
Q: If you could steal one skill overnight from another discipline, what would it be?
He would love to combine projection mapping with his current analog craft to fuse technical precision with expressive imperfection.
The Spark: Rob Draper on Old-School Electro, Portrait-a-Day and Nike Dreams
Q: What's your most controversial creative opinion?
Rob argues that talking about an idea isn't the same as doing it; true progress comes from actually taking action rather than only planning or dreaming.
Why Being Yourself Is Your Biggest Creative Advantage, with Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM
Q: How do you handle the tension between professionalism and personality in public-facing work?
I lean into what feels natural, showing real life, the dog in the background, and honest conversations; by being myself, I attract the right kind of clients who value meaning over polish.

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The show centers on candid conversations with designers, illustrators, photographers, and creative entrepreneurs about building sustainable creative careers. Across episodes, guests share real-world experiences with authenticity, balancing commercial work with personal voice, navigating imposter syndrome, pricing, collaboration, and reinvention. The host favors warm, open dialogue that pulls back the curtain on everyday studio life, workflows, and the emotional side of creativity. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on human-centered practice, ethical collaboration, and sustainable approaches to work, along with a mix of well-known and rising talents from design, illustration, and photography. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who ... more

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2. Katy Ennis-Hargreaves
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4. Jimmy Turrell
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7. David Airey
8. Liz Seabrook

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