In this solo episode of Wasted Creatives, host Michael Crilly reflects on the first 12 episodes of the podcast and shares why he started it in the first place.
Michael opens up about being a dentist by trade but a creative at heart, and how the podcast became a way to explore the creative side of himself that had been pushed aside for years.
What began as an idea to interview people who had left traditional careers for creative ones soon became something bigger: a series of conversations about art, storytelling, community, risk, play, and the many ways creativity can exist in everyday life.
Looking back on guests including Anna McKeever, Mark Bowen, Lola Petticrew, Sean Casey, Niall Conlon, Darren Matthews, Gareth Dunlop, Chris McClurg and others, Michael explores the themes that kept appearing across the series: the pressure of traditional success, the fear of embarrassment, the importance of taking the first step, and why creative people need other creative people.
The episode also looks at Belfast’s growing creative energy, the value of Instagram and social media for connection, the role of music, food, art, comedy and storytelling, and why creativity does not have to mean quitting your job or going all in straight away. A reflective, honest and personal episode about starting late, following curiosity, building creative confidence, and why the goal of Wasted Creatives is to help listeners explore the parts of themselves they may have left behind.
Michael CrillyHost