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Never Not Creative

Never Not Creative
Mental Health
Burnout
Creativity
Creative Industry
Imposter Syndrome
Mental Well-Being
Creative Businesses
Resilience
Agency Culture
Therapy
Design Industry
Project Management
Discrimination
Self-Compassion
James Martin
Leadership
Empathy
Toxic Workplace Culture
Self-Worth
Career Progression

Welcome to the Never Not Creative podcast. Never Not Creative is a community for creatives to come together and tackle the challenges we face in the creative industry. From how to manage and improve your mental health, to getting paid what you're worth and everything in between.

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In this episode of Never Not Creative, Andy Wright brings together Christopher Doyle, Tarra Van Amerongen, Melissa Baillache and Quan Payne for a practical panel conversation about what actually makes a good portfolio.

Together, they unpack who a p... more

In this episode of Never Not Creative, Andy Wright sits down with Yasmin Naghavi, founder of Artis Causa and board member of Never Not Creative, to talk about the Never Not Creative Support Line and the legal, emotional and professional challenges cr... more

In this episode of Never Not Creative, Andy Wright sits down with Katie Cadwell, founder of Lucky Dip and host of the NDA Podcast, to unpack the realities creatives don’t often talk about.

From burnout and boundary-setting to the pressures of agenc... more

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In this episode of Never Not Creative, Andy Wright speaks with icon designer, illustrator and art director, Bonnie Kate Wolf about the emotional and ethical impact of being made redundant from Pinterest during its shift toward an“AI-forward” strategy... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Doyle
Founder and Creative Director of Christopher Doyle & Co
Christopher Doyle & Co
Episode: What makes for a good portfolio?
Tarra Van Amerongen
SVP of design at Zero
Zero
Episode: What makes for a good portfolio?
Mel Baillache
Executive Creative Director for APAC at KOTO
KOTO
Episode: What makes for a good portfolio?
Quan Payne
Founder and executive creative director at Studio Payne
Studio Payne
Episode: What makes for a good portfolio?
Yasmin Naghavi
Founder of Artis Causa; board member of Never Not Creative; advisor for the Support Line
Artis Causa
Episode: Know where you stand
Katie Cadwell
Host of The NDA Podcast
The NDA Podcast
Episode: Nothing Gets Better By Staying Quiet: Katie Cadwell of the NDA Podcast
Bonnie Kate Wolf
Icon designer, illustrator, and art director with over 15 years of experience. Known for her work with companies like Netflix and Pinterest.
Pinterest
Episode: Where Do We Go With AI? With Bonnie Kate Wolf
James Martin
Designer and member of Canva's Design Advisory Board
Canva
Episode: Standing out is a super power, with James Martin
Nick Hunter
Creative professional with a background in acting, now involved in the advertising industry
Paper Moose
Episode: Getting started

Hosts

Cat How
Founder of How and How; advocate for progressive, ethical practices in design and agency leadership.
Rio Blake
Co-host focusing on industry critique, ethics, and practical guidance for creatives.
Andy Wright
Co-host with a focus on design industry trends and practical working practices.
Rachel Zhang
Co-host contributing perspectives on education, mentorship, and industry culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Making the industry better, bit by bit

    Some really insightful and approachable conversations about the design industry. It’s wonderful to hear perspectives on things we deal with day to day, or generally as a creative! A couple of sound issues here and there (very quiet) but I’m loving NNC so far.

    Apple Podcasts
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    charcola
    Australia8 years ago

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Open, honest discussions about burnout and mental health.
Thoughtful, practical conversations about design industry issues.
Quality guests and useful, real-world insights (sound quality occasionally variable).

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#90
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#156
New Zealand/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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We're all in it together – with Cat How
Q: How do you structure conversations around mentorship?
Cat has developed a specific framework for mentorship conversations, focusing on aspirations and objectives while allowing space for open discussion.
We're all in it together – with Cat How
Q: How do you manage being vulnerable with the team during tough times?
Communication is key, and Cat emphasizes the need to share tough realities while also providing hope and strategies for navigating challenges together as a team.
We're all in it together – with Cat How
Q: What drove the idea for salary transparency at How and How?
The idea was to rectify the ingrained gender pay gap and create an inclusive environment where all employees know they are being compensated fairly. It was driven by a sense of justice and recognizing the inequalities faced in the industry.
Have faith in yourself - with Nick Finney, NB Studio
Q: How has the conversation around mental health changed in your studio?
Nick explains how his experiences with therapy have influenced his leadership style and how he supports his team in understanding mental health importance.
Have faith in yourself - with Nick Finney, NB Studio
Q: What do you sweat now?
Nick discusses the pressures he feels as a leader in the creative industry and the importance of maintaining a focus on creativity amidst financial concerns.

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2. Tarra Van Amerongen
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4. Quan Payne
5. Yasmin Naghavi
6. Katie Cadwell
7. Bonnie Kate Wolf
8. James Martin

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