Creativity Chats

In this episode, ever wondered How do you juggle creativity and business without burning out? In this energising episode, goldsmith, creative business expert and wordsmith with 20+ years' experience in jewellery, retail, operations & management Sophie Broadhead dives into the personal qualities and professional tools every creative entrepreneur needs to thrive. Learn how to balance business de...

Struggling to turn networking into real opportunity? Calodagh McCumiskey unpacks how creatives can use collaboration and connection to unlock growth. In this hands-on session, learn how to find your tribe, make cross-sector partnerships work, and transform casual conversations into lasting professional relationships. With a focus on fun, purposeful networking, this episode is a must-listen for cre...

In this episode, ever wondered can creativity be a force for environmental change? In this episode, Yosef Dvores explores the powerful role of artists and makers in shaping a sustainable future. From using found materials and reducing waste to embedding climate awareness into your practice, discover how your creativity can inspire action and leave a lighter footprint. Welcome to Creativity Chats w...

Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how they turn passion into profit. Each episode explores...

Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how they turn passion into profit. Each episode explores...

Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how they turn passion into profit. Each episode explores...