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Overcoming Anxiety And Insecurity: Fiona McDonald
1 month ago

Overcoming Anxiety And Insecurity: Fiona McDonald

The voice of Strawpeople and Headless Chickens gives a heartfelt insight into her early career mental struggles, as she passes on the advice she wishes she could have given her younger self.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Go For It!
4 months ago

Go For It!

Leading New Zealand classical musician Ashley Brown has had 21 years of success with NZTrio, but what pearls of wisdom would he give his 22-year-old self?

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Top Tips For Reaching Rock 'n Roll Royalty
7 months ago

Top Tips For Reaching Rock 'n Roll Royalty

With half a century of collaborating with some of the biggest names in music history under his belt, Chris Cuffaro knows what it takes to get to the top and keep the creative flame burning.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
The Only Permission You Need Is Your Own
7 months ago

The Only Permission You Need Is Your Own

Tatiana Hotere's road to career satisfaction wasn't an easy one - but that makes it all the more worthwhile. She gives the career tips she wishes she knew when starting on her creative journey.

Author:  Tatiana Hotere
Trust Your Gut Instinct
11 months ago

Trust Your Gut Instinct

One of the international speakers coming to this week's Semi Permanent Aotearoa highlights the importance of sticking up for yourself and other important tips for creative success.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Details Can Change - But The Story Doesn't
11 months ago

Details Can Change - But The Story Doesn't

Whangārei Fringe performer Stephen Bain takes poetic license with his advice to his 22-year-old self.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Take A (Calculated) Leap Of Faith
1 year ago

Take A (Calculated) Leap Of Faith

Following your creative dreams isn't often the easy path. Cynthia Hiu Ying Lam shares her best pieces of advice for starting anew.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
'Back Your Intuition'
1 year ago

'Back Your Intuition'

Veteran bronze sculptor Jim Wheeler faced plenty of obstacles and doubt before finding his creative calling. He has some sage advice for his younger self on the journey ahead.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
"You Will Fail Spectacularly - Make Yourself Listen And Learn"
1 year ago

"You Will Fail Spectacularly - Make Yourself Listen And Learn"

Arts Laureate Shane Bosher pulls no punches with advice for his younger self - and offers plenty of insight and warmth on how he sculpted his award-winning career.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
'Do You Want The Good News Or The Bad News?'
1 year ago

'Do You Want The Good News Or The Bad News?'

Indian Ink Co-founder Jacob Rajan is a master in storytelling. So he's got creative in working out what he'd say to his 22-year-old self.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Tips From an Oscars Winner
1 year ago

Tips From an Oscars Winner

With this year's Academy Awards dished out, the only NZ Oscar winner of 2021 dishes out some pearls of wisdom he wishes he knew earlier in his career.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Be Adventurous, Take Risks, Live Your Values
1 year ago

Be Adventurous, Take Risks, Live Your Values

One of Aotearoa's most experienced and enduring environmental artists gives us an insight onto how he found his creative outlet.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor