The 21st Century Creative

Mark McGuinness
The 21st Century Creative

Poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness shares insights to help you thrive as a 21st Century Creative. He also interviews leading creators in the arts and creative industries. Every guest sets you a Creative Challenge based on the theme of the interview.

  1. 09/12/2022

    How I Created, Funded and Launched My New Podcast (while the World Was in Meltdown)

    In this special episode, I share how the pandemic prompted me to create, fund and launch my new poetry podcast, A Mouthful of Air. First, I reflect on my own journey through Covid disruptions – from coaching creatives to writing poetry – and then my friend Joanna Penn interviews me about the inspiration, funding and […] The post How I Created, Funded and Launched My New Podcast (while the World Was in Meltdown) appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoCreative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the PandemicUsing Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini

    1h 29m

  2. 09/05/2022

    From Tattoos to NFT Art with Ichi Hatano

    When Covid closed his bustling Tokyo studio, Ichi Hatano turned to his ink wash paintings and digital art to stay inspired. From crowdfunding a sumi dragon book to renovating a countryside house and launching NFT art, he reinvented his creative practice. ‘Challenging yourself is very important’ – discover how Ichi reinvented his art across mediums. […] The post From Tattoos to NFT Art with Ichi Hatano appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesCreative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the PandemicMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and PressureUsing Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini

    49 min

  3. 08/29/2022

    Using Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini

    Have you ever had a creative project you never quite found time for? That was voiceover artist Nicky Mondellini’s dilemma until the pandemic cancelled her film work – and suddenly she had the time to launch her long-planned podcast. ‘If you don’t start now, you’ll never do it’ – tune in to Nicky’s story of […] The post Using Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and PressureFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoTaking Deep Work Online with Laura Davis

    1h 11m

  4. 08/22/2022

    Taking Deep Work Online with Laura Davis

    When lockdown cancelled her in-person writing retreats, bestselling author Laura Davis faced a choice: let her teaching career stall or reinvent it online. Laura, famed for The Courage to Heal and her new memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars, challenged her own beliefs about digital learning – and discovered it could be just as […] The post Taking Deep Work Online with Laura Davis appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and PressureFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoUsing Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini

    1h 11m

  5. 08/15/2022

    Helping Musicians Through Lockdown with Charlotte Abroms

    When the pandemic brought live music to a halt, artists lost their gigs, their incomes and the vital connection with fans. Charlotte Abroms, a Melbourne-based music manager, used the enforced shutdown to pioneer new ways to help her roster thrive – from virtual gigs to mentoring emerging talent. ‘If an artist doesn’t have cash flow, […] The post Helping Musicians Through Lockdown with Charlotte Abroms appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoCreative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the PandemicMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and Pressure

    1h 10m

  6. 08/08/2022

    Parenting for Creatives with Kay Lock Kolp

    Lockdown threw parents into a frenzy of juggling childcare, homeschooling and work – with creativity often sidelined. Kay Lock Kolp shows how even in crisis you can nurture your artistic spark alongside parenting demands. ‘Each of the next seven nights, take a few moments to look at yourself in the mirror.’ – hear Kay’s nightly […] The post Parenting for Creatives with Kay Lock Kolp appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and PressureMy Creative Process (on the Podcast that Produces Jewelry)From Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi Hatano

    1h 15m

  7. 08/01/2022

    Launching a New Business in the Pandemic with Amrita Kumar

    The experiential marketing world in India was shattered overnight when lockdown forbade face-to-face campaigns. Amrita Kumar turned the crisis into opportunity by launching Mojo Box – a subscription discovery platform that kept her business alive and engaged 240,000 consumers. ‘Going slow is okay’ – learn how patience became Amrita’s secret weapon. Episode summary Amrita Kumar […] The post Launching a New Business in the Pandemic with Amrita Kumar appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoHelping Musicians Through Lockdown with Charlotte AbromsCreative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the Pandemic

    1h 9m

  8. 07/25/2022

    Rebooting Global Filming with Hometeam

    The world of film and TV production ground to a halt in early 2020, leaving studios, agencies and freelancers stranded by travel bans and lockdowns. Hometeam Productions turned that crisis into opportunity by tapping a global network of local filmmakers to keep content flowing for brands and broadcasters. ‘When the rest of the industry went […] The post Rebooting Global Filming with Hometeam appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness. Click the icon below to listen.      Related StoriesFrom Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi HatanoCreative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the PandemicMark’s Pandemic: Poetry, Podcasting and Pressure

    1h 17m
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Poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness shares insights to help you thrive as a 21st Century Creative. He also interviews leading creators in the arts and creative industries. Every guest sets you a Creative Challenge based on the theme of the interview.

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