With a mic in my hand

Podcast

Returning to my love of broadcast journalism, I’m back behind a mic once more, uncovering people’s stories from all over the world. ↓

The Creative Boom Podcast

Candid conversations with leading creatives.

Featuring honest chats with fellow creatives, my show is packed with fresh insights, expert advice, and a shared understanding of the challenges we all face. Come for the stories, stay for the friendly vibes, and leave feeling empowered to shape a fulfilling, sustainable career.

Featured

"Katy is refreshingly authentic in her approach to the world of art and creativity. Her interviews sparkle as she speaks candidly to guests, giving the listener a feast of auditory goodness. Worth listening to whether you are a seasoned creative or an understudy of a life well lived."

JL Schmidt
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"One of the very best podcasts to hear refreshingly honest, and insightful conversations between the brilliant Katy Cowan, and some of the world’s greatest creative minds. The episode with the legendary graphic designer Paula Scher sharing her thoughts on the rise of AI, and her business advice on how to identify good clients is an absolute must-listen."

Emilie Chen
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"A brilliant podcast and host, every episode somehow resonates with me. The guests are always honest and open about the realities and challenges of the industry. Katy seems to bring out the best in everyone and it’s a real joy to listen to."

DesignOutLoud
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"I love this podcast. It's filled with creative experts talking about their experiences in the funniest, most down-to-earth way. Instead of the serious and boring industry podcasts, this show teaches you stuff and gives you a belly laugh at the same time. There's also some welcome swearing and references to '90s culture that doesn't happen enough."

KatSL2
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"A brilliant podcast and host, every edition of this somehow resonates with me – the guests are always honest and open about the realities and challenges within the industry. Katy seems to bring the best out of everyone and it's a real joy to listen to."

DesignOutLoud
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A few kind words.

Since its launch in 2020, The Creative Boom Podcast has quickly become a staple for the creative industry, garnering over a million downloads across 120 episodes and reaching audiences worldwide, from the U.S. to Australia.

My show features candid conversations with an impressive lineup of guests – from up-and-coming talent to icons like Paula Scher, Stefan Sagmeister, and Gail Anderson.

Our latest season drew an average of 5,000 downloads per episode and generated two million impressions across our channels. With a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and more than 40,000 monthly downloads, it consistently ranks among the top design podcasts in the world. 

A diverse mix of creative guests.

Want to listen to The Creative Boom Podcast? Here’s one of our latest episodes with creatives.

Coming Soon

Films That Ruined Us.

In 2025, I’m launching a new show with a former guest turned pal, Miles Watts – him being the film director and writer, me being the cinema goer. We’re bringing together our shared love of movies to explore all the films that ruined us. It’s a side project, and one I’m truly excited about. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Watch this space!

Contact Me

Want to be a guest?

I’m always on the lookout for creatives suitable for a chat. Ideally, there has to be a theme relevant to our audience. And we want to ensure we’re doing things differently to everyone else. Feel free to drop your suggestions over to me, and I’ll take a look.