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.
The 21st Century Creative
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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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Recent Episodes
September 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.<br /> <br /> 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 production behind the show.<br /> <br /> UPDATE, 2025: A Mouthful of Air is still going, and has been selected by The Guardian in a list of 'five of the best' poetry podcasts, and by Podcast Review for three years running as one of the 11 best podcasts for poetry lovers. So it feels like it was worth the effort to get it started, back in the tense days of the pandemic. :)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 'For me personally, poetry is the bedrock – it’s the foundation of who I am in everything that I do.' – listen to my story and Joanna Penn’s interview about launching a podcast amid global upheaval.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode summary<br /> <br /> Mark McGuinness<br /> Mark McGuinness is an award-winning poet and creative coach whose podcast The 21st Century Creative has guided thousands of creatives. In this episode he unveils how he launched his new poetry show, A Mouthful of Air, against the backdrop of the pandemic.<br /> <br /> Big ideas in this conversation<br /> <br /> Poetry as foundation – personal art can anchor and enrich professional work.<br /> 'Throw them in the deep end, then give them a lifejacket' – my approach to poetry podcasting.<br /> Diverse funding strategies – combine coaching revenue, grants and independence to support creative ventures.<br /> <br /> <br /> Advice worth hearing in full<br /> <br /> Seize disruption – crises can spur new passion projects and opportunities.<br /> Play multiple games – pursue both traditional and independent routes to find the best platform for each project.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Where next?<br /> Listen to A Mouthful of Air at amouthfulofair.fm to hear how classic and contemporary poems are made.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> About The 21st Century Creative podcast<br /> <br /> Hosted by creative coach and award-winning poet Mark McGuinness, The 21st Century Creative podcast helps you succeed as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st century.<br /> <br /> Each episode features insights from Mark and interviews with outstanding creators – including artists, writers, performers, commercial creatives, directors, producers, entrepreneurs and other creative thought-leaders.<br /> <br /> Make sure you receive every episode by subscribing in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.<br /> <br /> Join the mailing list to have every episode delivered to your inbox, along with the free 21st Century Creative Foundation Course.
September 5, 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.<br /> <br /> From crowdfunding a sumi dragon book to renovating a countryside house and launching NFT art, he reinvented his creative practice.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 'Challenging yourself is very important' – discover how Ichi reinvented his art across mediums.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode summary<br /> <br /> Ichi Hatano<br /> Ichi Hatano is a Tokyo-based tattoo artist and Suiboku-ga painter whose work honours centuries-old Japanese traditions. When the pandemic emptied his studio, he published a Kickstarter-funded dragon painting book, restored a rural house via YouTube, and exhibited his digital art at CrypTOKYO, Japan’s first in-person NFT show.<br /> <br /> Big ideas in this conversation<br /> <br /> Embrace disruption – unexpected challenges can lead to new creative paths.<br /> Blend old and new – update traditional forms with modern technology.<br /> Diversify projects – pursue multiple ventures to sustain momentum.<br /> <br /> <br /> Advice worth hearing in full<br /> <br /> Trial and error is vital – experiment boldly with new mediums to keep your practice alive.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Where next?<br /> Explore Ichi’s sumi ink paintings, digital art and his crowdfunded book at ichihatano.com, and follow his studio on Instagram at @ichi_hatano.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> About The 21st Century Creative podcast<br /> <br /> Hosted by creative coach and award-winning poet Mark McGuinness, The 21st Century Creative podcast helps you succeed as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st century.<br /> <br /> Each episode features insights from Mark and interviews with outstanding creators – including artists, writers, performers, commercial creatives, directors, producers, entrepreneurs and other creative thought-leaders.<br /> <br /> Make sure you receive every episode by subscribing in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.<br /> <br /> Join the mailing list to have every episode delivered to your inbox, along with the free 21st Century Creative Foundation Course.
August 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?<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ‘If you don’t start now, you’ll never do it’ – tune in to Nicky’s story of seizing her moment in lockdown.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode summary<br /> <br /> Nicky Mondellini<br /> Nicky Mondellini is a multilingual actor and award-winning voiceover artist whose work spans stage, screen and commercials for brands such as Ford, Google Pixel and Ikea. When the pandemic upended her acting projects in early 2020, she chose to deepen her voiceover skills and launch La Pizarra, her Spanish-language podcast interviewing entertainment professionals.<br /> <br /> Big ideas in this conversation<br /> <br /> Lean into your strengths – use existing skills to find new creative avenues.<br /> Invest in yourself – targeted coaching and training boost confidence and bookings.<br /> Start imperfectly – launch projects now and refine as you go.<br /> Use your voice – spoken connection can clarify, engage and open doors.<br /> <br /> <br /> Advice worth hearing in full<br /> <br /> Perfect is the enemy of done – begin your project now to build momentum and learn from experience.<br /> Pick up the phone – a quick call can achieve more than dozens of emails.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Where next?<br /> Discover Nicky’s voiceover demos and coaching at nickymondellini.com and listen to her podcast La Pizarra at lapizarrapodcast.com.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> About The 21st Century Creative podcast<br /> <br /> Hosted by creative coach and award-winning poet Mark McGuinness, The 21st Century Creative podcast helps you succeed as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st century.<br /> <br /> Each episode features insights from Mark and interviews with outstanding creators – including artists, writers, performers, commercial creatives, directors, producers, entrepreneurs and other creative thought-leaders.<br /> <br /> Make sure you receive every episode by subscribing in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.<br /> <br /> Join the mailing list to have every episode delivered to your inbox, along with the free 21st Century Creative Foundation Course.
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