Building a creative community with patience, persistence and purpose - Katy Cowan (Creative Boom)
Building a creative community with patience, persistence and purpose - Katy Cowan (Creative Boom)  
Podcast: Daring Creativity. Daring Forever.
Published On: Mon Jan 20 2025
Description: "I had this kind of crazy idea that if you have a passion, a creative passion, that's a hobby, you feel dirty if you turned it into something that made money." - Katy CowanA candid conversation with Katy Cowan, founder of Creative Boom, about her 15-year journey building one of the creative industry's most respected platforms. From her early days in journalism to running a PR agency, Katy shares how she transformed a passion project into a thriving digital magazine that champions creatives worldwide. Her story illustrates the power of authentic long-term commitment, showing how a simple WordPress site grew into a global creative platform working with brands like Meta and Microsoft. What began as a desire to help creatives who weren't getting noticed has evolved into an influential voice in the creative industry while staying true to its original mission.Key Takeaways:Success often requires extraordinary patience - Creative Boom didn't make money for its first 5-6 yearsSometimes scaling down rather than up can lead to greater fulfillment and successBuilding a trusted platform takes time - Creative Boom's growth from chaos to structure took over a decadeTrue leadership can emerge from simply following your passions and interestsIt's okay to grow and evolve your business model over time rather than getting it right immediatelyCreating a warm, welcoming space in the digital world requires intentional curation and clear valuesPersonal growth and business growth are often intertwined - being willing to change and adapt is crucial Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to desk@daringcreativity.com Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)