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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.
Changing the Mental Health Conversation with Virginia Scully | Never Not Creative
Mental health at work is often treated like an all-or-nothing conversation, but Virginia Scully argues that the real opportunity lies in addressing the everyday workplace conditions that shape how people feel and perform. In this episode, she explores psychosocial safety, the pressure facing leaders and middle managers, the “dimming effect” that leaves employees surviving rather than thriving, and why better questions, clearer expectations, stronger listening skills, andpractical self-awareness can create healthier workplaces without turning managers into therapists.
Find Out More About Virginia ScullyHumankind Collective:
https://www.humankindcollective.com.au
Never Not Creative: https://nevernotcreative.org
Never Not Listening: https://www.nevernotcreative.org/mentally-healthy/programs/never-not-listening
Chapters:
00:00 - What Psychosocial Safety Actually Means
07:41 - Why Psychosocial Safety Is More Than Compliance
12:33 - Why Stress and Burnout Aren’t Always the Same Thing
17:45 - Why Employees Won’t Always Tell Leaders the Truth
21:23 - Introducing the “Dimming Effect”
27:01 - Using Simple Check-Ins to Start Better Conversations
36:30 - Creating Sustainable Conditions for Great Work
38:06 - Taking Responsibility for Your Own Wellbeing
47:49 - One Simple Self-Care Practice to Try This Week
51:37 - Never Not Listening and Mental Health First Aid
#mentalhealth #psychosocialsafety #workplaceculture
15 Jul 2026
What makes for a good portfolio?
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
19 Jun 2026
Know where you stand
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 (https://artiscausa.com/)
Email: hello@artiscausa.com (mailto:hello@artistcausea.com)
Never Not Creative: https://nevernotcreative.org (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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