Not Creative - The Podcast

Season One of The Not Creative Podcast is officially wrapped — and wow, did we learn a lot. Across every conversation, one thing became clear: Creativity means something different to everyone.We go through the highlights of the season and talk about: - Perspectives on whether creativity is an inherent talent or a muscle that gets stronger- How pressure to perform impacts our performance and mental health- Why collaboration is often the biggest contributor to great work - The messy realities of commercial creativity - Our own love-hate relationship with certain industry norms - including the controversy of our name. It’s been a season full of surprises, debates and honesty about how we all navigate being creative (and not creative). And we accidentally did a whole lot of learning.Season Two is coming in 2026 so stay tuned! Follow us @NotCreativePodcast and subscribe for the rest of the season for more honest conversations about the real work behind creativity.Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We believe that creativity should feel exciting, not scary. It's not some woo wooo thing but about gut instincts and trying to get to the truth of what is really needed. In this episode of The Not Creative Podcast we talk to author and marketing consultant Harendra Kapur about what creativity really means to him and how to navigate competing agendas and priorities to get to the best result. We dive into:- How creativity = deviating from the norm- The tension between truth, risk, and client expectations- The messy reality of awards as validation- Why enthusiasm (and a strong opinion) often lead to the best workThe big takeaway? Creativity isn’t some mystical practice. It’s practical. It’s about choices, courage, and staying honest in the process.Follow us @NotCreativePodcast and subscribe for the rest of the season for more honest conversations about the real work behind creativity.Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people have a very strong reaction about us calling ourselves 'not creatives', including our guest this week.In this episode of The Not Creative Podcast, we talk with Analu Hadler Bonini about what creativity really looks like across roles, industries, and teams.We explore:- Why there are no bad briefs, just bad mindsets- How understanding the business needs makes creativity more effective- The pressure and burnout that come with “being creative on demand”- And how women are changing how things are done after generations of a male-dominated industry Analu also shares her transition from agency to client-side and how empathy and collaboration can finally bridge that creative gap.Follow us @NotCreativePodcast and subscribe for the rest of the season for more honest conversations about the real work behind creativity.Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is imposter syndrom so common among creatives? In this episode of The Not Creative Podcast, we sit down with graphic designer Jimmy SK Leung to unpack the benefits and the frustrations of being creative and how those around us influence our work. We talk about:- The tension between art and commercial demands- How collaboration (and conflict) can make or break a project- Why focusing on awards can lead to hollow ideas- The need to be braver (and how we can push for that in our clients) Creativity isn’t just about big ideas. It’s about navigating people, expectations, and risk.Follow us @NotCreativePodcast and subscribe for the rest of the season for more honest conversations about the real work behind creativity.Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our words and pictures have to work for a living. Being creative is solving problems, not just fun things and "cool ideas".In this episode of Not Creative Podcast, we sit down with Kerry McClenahan, who shares her journey from copywriter to agency founder and Chief Strategy Officer or Publitek and the lessons learned along the way.Together, we unpack:- How curiosity and risk-taking are key components of creativity- The sometimes inevitable division of roles in a creative business  - The challenges of navigating client feedback and subjectivity- Why breaking down silos fuels collaboration and innovationKerry also emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven creativity, ideas that do more than look good, but truly meet client needs and resonate with audiences.If you've ever debated if a creative answers the brief or not, this is the one for you.Follow us @NotCreativePodcast and subscribe for the rest of the season for more honest conversations about the real work behind creativity.Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.