The Creative Boom Podcast

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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.

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  • pprothe
    A gift to the creative community
    I’m very late to the party here as I recently stumbled upon Creative Boom and am now working my way through episodes new and old. Katy does a wonderful job going beneath the surface to uncover what makes a rich creative life and how none of us are immune to fears and obstacles as we strive to create work we’re proud of. Two of the best so far (imo) are with Aaron Draplin and Lisa Smith. Oh and Cristoph Niemann and….
  • N8CNZ
    Friendly candid chats with a generous dose of inspiration
    Creative boom has been one of my go to podcasts for the last year, Katie is such a good interviewer, getting brilliant creative minds into a chat, and helping you meet the person behind the name, and gather inspiration from their thoughts, their journey and their story. Always uplifting, insightful and always worth a listen.
  • Mountain Lou
    🧨💥
    What I love most about creative boom is the curation of guests outside the usual suspects of design luminaries that make the rounds on every other podcast repeating the same stories over and over. I listen because Katy Cowan delivers conversational style interviews with true empathy and spotlights creatives on varying trajectories of their careers. The stories outside the US are most compelling and to spotlight smaller studios is a real benefit to me and other colleagues who aren't motivated by bigger, better, faster. Stories at a relatable scale from subject matter that is a bit more open and honest about their paths and the rollercoaster that is running a smaller studio is why I love and tune into creative boom.
  • Kristina Lucia
    A Truly Creative Show!
    This show is so wonderful and the conversations really ignite the creative thoughts within me. The guest bring up so many insightful points and Katy is a great host!
  • Thomas Foley SEDSO
    A must listen for any designer!
    The Creative Boom podcast, hosted by the brilliant Katy Cowan, is an must listen for designers! Katy's insightful questions dive deep into the design industry, offering valuable perspectives from design legends and industry leaders. This podcast is a must-listen, providing relevant and inspiring content for designers at any stage of their career. Highly recommended!
  • tjshannon
    A Burst of Inspiration
    If you’re looking for an extraordinary podcast that celebrates the artistry of the human mind and fuels your creative spirit, look no further than “The Creative Boom” hosted by the energetic and personable Katy Cowan!
  • hugs'n'ughs
    Boom!
    As a fan of really only two things in life (besides, I suppose, life itself), 1. Podcasts and 2. Creativity… I’m thrilled to report that Creative Boom has it all and in the process makes my life worth living. The guests are a wonderfully eclectic range of creatives across many disciplines and demographics – and perhaps most enjoyably, at all different points in their careers. I love a dash of Gail Anderson (who doesn’t?), but equally enjoyable were chats with Kieron Lewis and folks George Simkin, who us kids across the pond might not so easily hear from. Please keep it up Katy! #creativeboom4life
  • Jakub[SOP]
    A must-listen!
    This podcast is for artists, designers, illustrators or photographers who are looking for inspiration, advice or insight to help them in their creative career. The knowledge the guests provide applies to so many creative professions. I definitely recommend this podcast.
  • Richard Speight, Jr.
    The Wit & Charm of Katy
    Katy has a fantastic presence behind the mic. With her palpable wit and charm, she relaxes her guests into stimulating conversations about their creative passions and inspirations and the lives they lead in between those moments. She brings forward many people with whom I was not previously familiar, and her conversations with them always leave me impressed and inspired myself. Listen and enjoy!
  • Picturesandtext.co.uk
    My favourite design podcast
    The creative boom pocast has fast become my favourite design podcast (I listen to a lot). Katy is a fantastic host who is able to connect with guests on a very personal level. The podcast boasts a broad range of inspiring guests, ranging from graphic design legends from my uni days to illustrators that are completely new to me. I would strongly recommend this podcast to anyone in the creative industries.
  • Roshaani Jewelry
    A must listen to podcast for creative minds!
    Katy is a stunning, friendly host and every episode is full of valuable creative business content.
  • Projecters
    A fresh take on the mindset of top creatives
    Katy is the complete opposite to 99% of podcast hosts, who usually love to talk about themselves and constantly interrupt their guests to show off how much they know. She masters the art of the natural conversation. The interviews are insightful, personal and provide an inside look at the journeys and lives of some of the best creative talent around the world.
  • BluLightningCos/Podcaster128
    So Uplifting and Inspiring
    I’ve been following Creative Boom’s website for a good long while and it’s been very helpful in providing me with inspiration and advice as a creative/graphic designer. This podcast has been an absolute delight to listen to and I’m always looking forward to new guests that Katy brings on. Not to mention some of the episodes really hit me personally in addition to providing me inspiration for my own podcast show!
  • Pancho17
    Highly Recommended!
    Before you realize it, the Creative Boom podcast may become your next favorite obsession. This podcast is so refreshing. Casual, smart, and full of laughs, Katy has a way of chatting with her guests as if they’re all old friends, and you’ve been warmly invited to catch up with them. With an impressive roster of guests, and professional experience ranging from recent graduates to 30 year legacies, the heartfelt insights shared are very inspiring. Looking forward to see who comes up next!
  • namrairabon
    Thoroughly inspiring
    Right from the first episode, I was hooked. Great production value, thoughtfully made, and really creatively inspiring.
  • DanVillage
    If you’re a creative.. this podcast is not to be missed!!
    This podcast has absolutely inspired me from the first episode. Katy asks all the right questions and it’s awesome to hear the stories and voices of so many different creative people in the world. I highly recommend this if you want a huge dose of inspiration in your life! ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • MikeHawkins
    Delightful bite-sized dose of inspiration
    I’m a big fan - love the wildly varied creative voices Katy interviews. It’s a great addition to my morning walk to work - the guests always leave me something to ponder, and get my creative wheels a’ turning!
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