Never Not Creative

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.

Never Not Creative is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Never Not Creative, a arts show with 88 episodes published.

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  What makes for a good portfolio?

  Jul 14, 20261h 4m

  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 portfolio is really for, why clarity and curation matter, how much personality to show, what hiring managers look for in the first 30 seconds, and why ideas, craft and the ability to talk through your work still matter. The panel also explores how AI is changing expectations for emerging creatives, why portfolios need to be shaped around the role you want, and how designers can stand out without relying on gimmicks. From PDF structure and case study selection to networking, junior hiring and the importance of human connection, this conversation is full of useful advice for anyone trying to get their foot in the door or sharpen the way they present their work. Find Out More About the NNC Panel Christopher Doyle: https://www.instagram.com/cd_and_co/ Tarra van Amerongen: https://www.instagram.com/tarra_vanam/ Mel Baillache: https://www.instagram.com/studiokoto/ Quan Payne: https://www.instagram.com/quanpayne/ Never Not Creative: https://nevernotcreative.org Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Portfolio Panel 05:19 - Why Does a Portfolio Exist? 07:30 - Why the Folio Still Matters 13:10 - How Much Personality Should You Show? 19:34 - Standing Out Without Forcing It 25:19 - What Hiring Managers Look For First 27:09 - AI Literacy and Creative Portfolios 36:56 - Why Ideas Get You Through the Door 42:21 - Structure, Editing and Portfolio Format 46:50 - Getting Out of the Way 49:31 - Choosing the Right Case Studies 52:12 - The Portfolio, the Trailer and the Film 57:09 - Hiring Juniors in an AI-Shaped Industry 59:50 - Final Advice for Landing the Role #creativeindustry #designportfolio #careeradvice

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  Know where you stand

  Jun 19, 202648 min

  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 creative workers often face. Together, they unpack how power imbalances, unfairtreatment, bullying, harassment, unpaid entitlements and job insecurity can impact mental health, why getting advice early can make a huge difference, and how both employees and employers can approach difficult conversations, saferworkplaces and the changing role of AI in creative work. 🔎 Find Out More About Yasmin Naghavi Artist Causa: https://artiscausa.com Email: hello@artiscausa.com Never Not Creative: https://nevernotcreative.org Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Yasmin Naghavi and the Support Line 03:53 - Why Early Legal Support Matters 07:42 - Speaking Up Without Fear 11:06 - Professionalising Creative Workplaces 15:02 - Common Issues Facing Creative Professionals 19:01 - Psychosocial Hazards and Workplace Safety 27:15 - Talking About Mental Health at Work 32:58 - AI, Job Security and Creative Work 43:13 - What to Do When Something Feels Wrong 44:15 - How the Support Line Works #mentalhealth #creativeindustry #workplacerights

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  Nothing Gets Better By Staying Quiet: Katie Cadwell of the NDA Podcast

  Mar 29, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>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. </p><p>From burnout and boundary-setting to the pressures of agency life, Katie shares why creating space for honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations is more important than ever. She reflects on her journey from candid junior to confident founder, and how reaching a position of independence gave her the freedom to speak openly about the industry’s hidden challenges.</p><p>The conversation dives deep into the c...

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  Where Do We Go With AI? With Bonnie Kate Wolf

  Feb 20, 202659 minS0

  <p>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. </p><p>Ironically, Bonnie was actively working on AI initiatives (including the company’s AI assistant) when her role was made redundant.</p><p>What follows is a deeply honest conversation about grief, identity, corporate decision-making, and the uneasy relationship between creativity and automation.</p><p>Bonnie shares what it felt like to sense the warning signs, to voice concerns intern...

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  We're all in it together – with Cat How

  Dec 19, 202548 minS0

  <p>We’re all in it together – with Cat How </p><p>What does it mean to run a creative agency where radical transparency and empathy aren't buzzwords, but business fundamentals? </p><p>In this episode of NeverNot Creative, host Andy Wright sits down with Cat How, co-founder of design studio How & How, to talk about building a creative business that leads with values and doesn’t compromise on care, ethics, or ambition.</p><p>Cat opens up about launching How & How with her husband during the pandemic, creating a culture of honesty and mental health support, and why saying “no” to o...

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