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Arts
Daring Forever (Find your Extraordinary)
Radim Malinic
Daring Forever is a podcast about being human, wired for wonder, capable of courage, perpetually becoming. It's about the waves that knock us under and the strange, stubborn grace with which we surface.
Hosted by Radim Malinic, an author, creative, and an eternally curious human who is on a mission to speak with incredible people, also called Forever Daring Humans, those in pursuit of an extraordinary life.
Every week, discover an interview that is packed with amazing stories and value.
How will you dare forever?
This podcast is inspired by my upcoming book titled Daring Forever, which is now available for pre-order (Out October 2026)
More info https://radimmalinic.co.uk/
- 248 episodes
- Updated Thursday
Episodes248
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April 19 · 54 minDare to find curiosity in all things - Dora Drimalas
Dora Drimalas, co-founder of San Francisco design studio Hybrid, joins Radim to explore what it really means to build a creative practice grounded in genuine, unfiltered curiosity. ~ Over 24 years, Hybrid has refused to specialise — working instead across branding, campaigns, books, and environments for clients from Nike to Lego — and Dora explains why that deliberate refusal to narrow down has been the studio's greatest creative strength. From their formative years at Nike, where fearlessness was the culture, to the making of their debut monograph Curiosity in All Things — a 650-page love letter to design, process, and inspiration — this is a conversation about building the conditions for great work, asking bigger questions, and creating without fear. Takeaways Specialising might be better for business, but diversifying is better for creativity — and Hybrid chose creativity every time Fertile conditions for good work require a mix of personalities, backgrounds, disciplines, and points of view — creative biodiversity is non-negotiable Clients often lock down possibilities before the conversation has even started — a great creative's job is to reopen them The Nike years were grad school for design: fearlessness, cross-medium storytelling, and throwing people into projects they weren't yet qualified for Being on the outside as an agency lets you cross-pollinate ideas across industries — that is an advantage in-house work can never fully replicate A monograph is not just a portfolio — it's a record of thinking, process, relationships, and the inspiration that makes the work possible You can make beautiful work on small budgets; it costs exactly the same to print ugly as it does to print beautiful Stepping back as a leader — and letting others grow into their roles — is its own form of creative satisfaction Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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April 16 · 10 min"Frustration isn't the enemy of creativity - it's the fuel." (Pablo Juncadella bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Pablo Juncadella from Mucho ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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April 13 · 54 minDare to bring creative poetry to every problem - Pablo Juncadella
Pablo Juncadella is co-founder and partner at Mucho, the Barcelona-based branding and identity studio approaching its 25th year. In this conversation, Pablo traces a career built on unlikely advantages — dyslexia, collective thinking, and an editorial background that taught him to treat brands as stories told in headlines. ~ From working on El País at 22 through Pentagram London, to becoming creative director of The Observer at 25, to building a studio with offices across Europe and the US, his path has been one of constant curiosity, deliberate humility, and a refusal to lower the standard of what design can do. Takeaways: Creativity is not visualisation — it's the ability to see from a different perspective and bring others there Dyslexia, and conditions like it, place you naturally outside the majority — that position is the seed of creative advantage Ideas are preludes, not destinations — falling too in love with one prevents the better version from arriving The best early careers involve challenges larger than your current capability — that gap is exactly where you grow Collective intelligence outlasts individual ambition; a studio with its own identity can evolve beyond any one person's needs or energy Client satisfaction is a baseline, not a ceiling — the real job is to hold higher standards than anyone asked for Frustration is not a sign of failure — it's the engine that keeps the standard from quietly dropping Visual language is the most universal language; use it to bridge cultures, industries, and disciplines Design builds on what came before — your job is to contribute to the wheel, not just spin it Longevity comes from curiosity, adaptability, and the willingness to learn from the person sitting across the table Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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April 9 · 10 min"Food is our last bastion of radical agency." (Caroline Hobkinson bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Caroline Hobkinson ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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April 6 · 58 minDare to make food your art form - Caroline Hobkinson
Caroline Hopkinson is a food artist and food anthropologist whose work sits at the collision of neuroscience, performance, ritual and sensory design. In this conversation she reframes everything we think we know about eating — not as sustenance or even pleasure, but as our most intimate, politically charged and deeply human act. From the communion of a morning coffee order to immersive dining experiences in Berlin and Paris, Caroline reveals why food is the one domain where algorithms have no jurisdiction. Food is our most intimate ritual — more so than sex, because what we eat literally becomes us and can be read in our bodies months later In a world of algorithmic content, food remains the last bastion of radical agency — the one thing we can fully control and consciously choose Children have more taste buds than adults, which is why they reject certain flavours — it's sensitivity, not fussiness, and it diminishes as we age Bitterness in flavour signals evolutionary danger, but those who override it tend to be risk takers and thrill seekers — your taste palette reveals your personality archetype Sound is the fastest sense — high frequencies amplify sweetness, low frequencies bring out bitterness, and a designed soundscape can transform the experience of a meal entirely The meals we prepare are the punctuation of our lives; every celebration, transition and gathering is anchored by food, making it the definitive marker of intentionality Surrender is not giving up control — it requires trust, and when onboarded properly, it allows people to move beyond hyperactive choice into genuinely transformative experience Capturing a memory and creating one are fundamentally different acts — the most powerful dining moments resist documentation and live only in the body Intermittent fasting and mindful eating aren't new trends — they mirror ancient religious cycles of feast and fast that humanity followed for millennia Food is the last domain untouched by VR, AI or the metaverse — its irreducible physical reality makes communal dining more valuable and culturally significant than ever Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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April 3 · 10 min"Creativity has always been a selfless thing for me" (Sam Mensah-Bonsu bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Sam Mensah-Bonsu ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 30 · 58 minDare to speak every creative language - Samuel Mensah-Bonsu
Sam Mensah Bonsu is a Creative Director and Experience Designer at Microsoft, part of a small team shaping how millions of people interact with AI through Copilot. ~ From tracing Dragon Ball Z printouts borrowed from his brother's college library, to creating a candy typeface that went viral in 2013, to landing at AKQA on the Nike Football account and later advising C-suite executives at McKinsey. Sam's career has been a masterclass in following curiosity with full commitment. He founded Youth Worldwide to mentor underrepresented emerging talent and champion design education at a time when it was being defunded from schools. Now at the forefront of AI experience design, Sam reflects on what it means to make things that not only look good but genuinely change lives. Takeaways: Creativity is a give-and-take system — inspiration received must become inspiration returned The entry point defines who gets in; lowering barriers is itself a form of creative leadership Speaking multiple creative languages — design, strategy, business — builds longevity and lasting influence Going to McKinsey wasn't selling out; it was learning to communicate value and impact at the highest level Youth Worldwide was built to mentor underrepresented talent and make design education feel possible AI doesn't replace creativity — it eliminates the gap between thinking and making The most powerful shift AI offers creatives is the freedom to think bigger, not just work faster Being at the forefront of change requires constant adaptation and the courage to occupy unfamiliar rooms Your power lies not in fitting in, but in standing out purposefully and communicating value on your own terms One poster influences thousands; one great AI experience has the potential to shape billions Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 26 · 9 min"Being a muralist is brutal. It is not sunshine and rainbows." (Danielle Weber bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Danielle Weber ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 23 · 56 minDare to protect your peace - Danielle Weber
Australian muralist Danielle Weber, joins Radim to explore the invisible layers behind a creative life — from a teenage detour that almost derailed her entirely, to the streets where brilliant and bruising human encounters shape every project. ~ Danielle shares how curiosity has been both her compass and her chaos, why she'd choose fifteen years of slow growth over a single moment of overnight success, and how building a community became an act of creative necessity. This is a conversation about learning to trust your intuition, protecting your energy, and finding genuine beauty in the chapters that don't always look like progress. Key Takeaways Exploring many styles and approaches isn't wasted time — it's how you discover what truly belongs to you Curiosity that isn't channelled creatively will find other, often self-destructive, outlets Authentic presence online means sharing the day-to-day reality, not just the polished result Mural work is a full-body, full-mind endurance test — managing your energy matters as much as managing your craft Saying no to the wrong people and projects takes years of practice and builds through every single conversation you have Slow growth is sustainable growth; overnight success is a dangerous and fragile place to land You don't need to be at 100% to mentor others — honesty about your own struggles is exactly what makes you credible There is no expiration date on creativity; embracing the fact that you have time changes everything Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 19 · 11 min"I always try to maintain that energy from the 14-year-old Rik." (Rik Oostenbroek bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Rik Oostenbroek ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 16 · 56 minDare to not know what you are - Rik Oostenbroek
In this episode, Radim sits down with Rik Oostenbroek — Dutch visual artist, digital pioneer, and restless creative explorer — for a wide-ranging conversation that moves between nostalgia, grief, identity, and the strange beauty of not knowing what comes next. Rik reflects on two decades of carving his own path through commercial illustration, abstract digital art, the NFT world, and now the physical realm of screenprinting and sculpture, always guided by the same curiosity that drove him as a 14-year-old discovering DeviantArt. The conversation is also a tribute to their mutual friend and creative force, Rutger Rutger Paulusse, who passed away recently, and whose influence on Rik's move toward physical making is one of the episode's most moving threads. Key Takeaways Staying connected to the version of yourself that first fell in love with the work is not nostalgia — it's a survival strategy for sustaining a long creative career The early internet art community thrived precisely because there were no tutorials; being forced to ask another person built deeper connections than any algorithm can replicate Commercial success and artistic authenticity require constant, conscious negotiation — comfort can arrive too soon and pull you away from what truly makes your work feel like yours The NFT movement gave digital artists something the agency world rarely did: the experience of being seen as artists rather than production tools Translating digital work into physical form is an act of surrender and discovery — CMYK will never match RGB, and that limitation can become a new creative constraint worth embracing Protecting a separate personal life from creative identity is not avoidance — it is how some artists sustain the passion and playfulness their work depends on The people who push you hardest toward your best self leave the deepest mark; honouring their legacy means doing the very things they dared you to do Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 12 · 10 min"I'm a unicorn that simply refuses to be put inside a horse box." (Sarah Masters bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Sarah Ellen Masters ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 9 · 54 minDare to pick up the pieces - Sarah Ellen Masters
Sarah Ellen Masters is a collage artist, workshop facilitator, and founder of Colle — a creative business born from her own healing journey. In this deeply personal conversation, Sarah traces how dyslexia, public shame at school, and years of emotional isolation led her, unexpectedly, to the transformative power of collage. ~ What began as a master's project questioning her own bias against the medium evolved into a daily practice, a business, and a mission to bring accessible, hands-on creativity back into communities, schools, and organisations. Sarah shares how she turned Julia Cameron's morning pages into a visual ritual, why she sources materials from charity shops and her grandmother's belongings, and how sitting side-by-side with workshop participants — not above them — defines her entire philosophy of creative empowerment. Key Takeaways Creativity can be suppressed from a very young age — for Sarah, dyslexia and an unsupportive school system created decades of shame and self-doubt before she found her creative identity in her late twenties. Collage has a uniquely low barrier to entry because, unlike drawing or painting, it was never formally graded at school — meaning most people carry no negative conditioning around it. Sarah developed a daily practice of writing diary entries, distilling each into three words, then translating those words into imagery — a powerful visual alternative to traditional journalling. Being present over perfect is the core principle behind her workshops. The process matters far more than the finished image, making it genuinely accessible to everyone. The labels we carry — "shy", "stupid", "black sheep" — are rarely accurate. Sarah unpacks how misdiagnosed shyness was actually years of learned isolation, and how collage helped her reclaim her organic self. Sources and materials matter philosophically: charity shops, inherited pieces from her grandmother, and printing offcuts all tie into her values of renewal, recycling, and honouring the past. People are physically starving for analog connection. The moment participants put their phones down and work with their hands, real human connection — not just connectivity — takes over. Starting with people she knew and slowly widening her audience has helped Sarah build confidence through accumulated reps, not overnight transformation. Her collage practice has trained her to respond to life's situations rather than be absorbed by them — a profound shift in emotional resilience. What Sarah offers her workshop participants is the exact safe, supported environment she desperately needed but never had growing up. Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 5 · 8 min"Modern heritage is about tension" (Mike Perry bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Mike Perry (Tavern Agency) ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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March 2 · 55 minDare to build a world, not just a brand - Mike Perry (Tavern Agency)
Mike Perry is the founder and chief creative officer of Tavern, a branding and packaging agency based in Brooklyn focused on food, beverage, hospitality, and sports. ~ With over 15 years cutting across NBC Sports, Hendricks Gin, Budweiser, TikTok, and beyond, Mike has developed a philosophy as richly layered as the brands he works on — one rooted in subculture, source material, and a relentless pursuit of what he calls "modern heritage." In this episode, Radim and Mike explore what it truly means to build something timeless in an industry obsessed with trends. From his punk-poster origins to floating an inflatable pigeon down the Hudson River for New York City Football Club, Mike reveals how chaos, curiosity, and hospitality form the connective tissue of great brand work. Key Takeaways: Subculture is the source of all icons. You need the chaos of punk rock, the feral physicality of real-world experience, to fuel brand work that actually resonates, and Pinterest boards will never replace it. Modern heritage is a philosophy built on tension. Holding heritage and modernity in productive conflict — never resolving it too neatly — is what creates brand work that lasts beyond the next trend cycle. The MAYA principle (Most Advanced Yet Acceptable) applies to branding as much as architecture. Push far enough to surprise, but stay grounded enough to be understood. Designers are the true brand guardians. Brand managers rotate every two to three years; agencies stay for decades. That longevity is a responsibility, not just a relationship. If you're chasing trends, you're already late. By the time an activation is built around a trend, the trend is usually over, leaving brands looking worse than if they'd never tried. Brand worlds should become universes. The goal isn't a rebrand every two years. It's a platform so strong that every new person who touches it can only build outward, never backwards. Three equities and a truth. Not trends. Find what the brand genuinely owns, ground it in something real, and build from there. Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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February 26 · 10 min"Change doesn't have to be a big, scary thing." (Catharine Pitt bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Catharine Pitt ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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February 23 · 54 minDate to start again - Catharine Pitt (Form Play)
Catharine Pitt, co-founder of Brighton-based animation duo Form Play, joins the podcast to talk about what happens when you burn out, start over, and finally build something worth protecting. ~ Catharine and her partner Mark spent years running a full-service design studio doing ad campaigns and seasonal retail work — ticking every box and feeling none of it. In their mid-forties, they walked away. What followed was two years of gradual reinvention: evenings spent relearning, slowly phasing out old clients, and rediscovering the joy of drawing. They emerged with a hyper-focused studio specialising in 2D frame animation, character design, and short-form storytelling — working with brands like Google, Patreon, and Comedy Central, while building their reputation with growth-stage startups who are still finding their voice. The conversation covers their creative manifesto, how COVID gave them the space to develop their micro-story framework, and why they use AI only as a "stress-testing knowledge base" — never for the creative work itself. Most compellingly, Catharine explains how they license rather than sell their characters, borrowing principles from the music and illustration industries to build longer-term client relationships and a more sustainable creative business. Key Takeaways The mid-forties crossroads is more common than you think – Catharine and Radim discover a shared experience: reaching the peak of what they'd worked for, and realising it wasn't who they wanted to be next Burning out is data – A previous studio that depleted rather than fuelled them became the compass for everything Form Play stands for: client work must energise, not exhaust Incremental change beats big leaps – Their transition took two years, running old and new in parallel, until the new was strong enough to stand alone Play is the methodology, not just the name – Form Play's approach to creation — sketch, iterate, test, publish, move on — is how they stay resilient, stay fresh, and avoid creative paralysis Micro stories have a formula – Start in the middle of the action; use humor, empathy, and surprise; condense time to exaggerate emotion. Their Instagram playground became their client framework AI as untrusted advisor – They use AI to challenge assumptions and explore unfamiliar territory in business, but keep it entirely out of their visual creative process Licensing changes everything – Influenced by the music and illustration industries, they separate creation fees from usage fees, giving clients flexibility and protecting the studio's long-term income The risk of not changing – Rory Sutherland's overlooked point resonates here: staying the same carries its own risk; creative people need to stop treating change as the dangerous option Distinction will be the premium – As AI floods the world with average output, work with imperfection, humanity, and emotional depth will become more valuable, not less Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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February 17 · 8 min"When someone puts your work in their home, it becomes part of their DNA." (Kelly Anna bonus episode)
A short bonus episode showcasing a few standout moments from this week's guest interview with Kelly Anna ~ Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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February 16 · 55 minDare to embrace the confidence rollercoaster - Kelly Anna
Kelly Anna is a London-based artist, illustrator and designer known for her vibrant, movement-driven work for brands including Nike, Adidas and Rapha. In this episode, she traces the creative foundations behind her unmistakable style: a father who was both an artist and a Latin dance teacher, childhood sketchbooks filled with dancers at ballroom competitions, years of keeping break-dancing hidden from her art school peers, and a long, patient process of building a visual language entirely her own. Kelly talks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of freelance life, the relationship between personal work and commercial confidence, and why colour has always been her first language. Takeaways Confidence in freelance life is cyclical — the work is learning to accept that ride, not fight it Returning to personal projects during slow periods is what restores creative confidence and generates new commercial work Building a clear style within a niche (sport, movement, female empowerment) makes it easier for the right brands to find you Saying no to misaligned work is a privilege you build toward — and it protects both your style and your energy Trying new mediums (oils, charcoal, collage) isn't a distraction — it feeds back into your main practice in unexpected ways Your biography is your aesthetic: Kelly's love of dance, movement and sport didn't disappear when she chose art — it became her entire visual language Human connection remains irreplaceable — even in an AI era, the value of making something with another person, with all its surprises and happy mistakes, endures Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook Book bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.uk Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)