What is more important to a successful creative career: talent or an entrepreneurial mindset?

00:00 – Intro from professor Christoph Lindner

02:00 – Meet the guests: Zey Suka-Bill & Damien Roach

03:04 – The truth about non-linear careers

08:01 – Why being a "multi-hyphenate" can help you succeed

09:38 – How to keep your creative curiosity alive

13:34 – Redefining the "entrepreneurial mindset" for artists

15:17 – Why talent is overrated (and resilience is everything)

16:41 – Stop waiting for permission: Start making things happen

21:16 – Future-proofing your career in the age of AI

25:17 – The value of your peers as your network

29:08 – Why you need to master the art of failure

33:43 – Taking creative risks

37:05 – The hidden danger of "playing it safe"

40:51 – Crucial advice for new graduates43:16 – The secret to success: Learning to be yourself

In the creative industries, talent is often seen as the starting point - the thing that gets people excited about you, the passion that fuels your career.

But in a landscape defined by shifting markets, new tech, and the rising cost of living, we really need to consider the skills needed beyond the craft.

In this episode of the RCA Podcast, we explore the shifting landscape of the creative industries and advice for early career creatives in a time when the world needs artists more than ever.

In this episode of the RCA Podcast, RCA President and Vice-Chancellor Christoph Lindner is joined by Zey Suka-Bill and Damien Roach to discuss what it actually takes to build a life in the creative industries today.

• Professor Zey Suka-Bill, the RCA’s Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Student Success. Zey is an expert in inclusive pedagogy with over 25 years of leadership experience, and she is currently redesigning the institutional systems that bridge the gap between creative education and professional equity.
• Damien Roach, an artist, researcher, and PhD candidate at the RCA. Damien’s work spans the experimental and the commercial - from sharing his work at the Tate Modern and SXSW Festival, to design commissions for global brands like Disney and Caribou.

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