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"It’s Not A Bad Thing To Be Different"
6 days ago

"It’s Not A Bad Thing To Be Different"

From being forced into army service to finding his true calling, actor and writer Mustaq Missouri has some poignant words on finding your creative path.

Author:  Mustaq Missouri
"Don't Stay in Your Lane"
4 weeks ago

"Don't Stay in Your Lane"

Multi-passionate creative, PhD researcher and award-winning author Jeanelle Frontin on the importance of getting to know yourself.

Author:  Black Creatives Aotearoa
"Be Brutally Honest"
1 month ago

"Be Brutally Honest"

Check your privilege at the door - comedian Sameena Zehra has toured the world and gives her tips for finding balance in your career by living with integrity and joy.

Author:  Sameena Zehra
"Find Who Your Art Is For" - Hugo Grrrl
6 months ago

"Find Who Your Art Is For" - Hugo Grrrl

One of the most in-demand creatives in Aotearoa right now, the drag king shares advice on how to beat your own artistic path - no matter how challenging.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Start With Plan 'B'
7 months ago

Start With Plan 'B'

Actor Stephen Butterworth has backed himself - and with great success over the years - but he explains why the best advice he ever received had nothing to do with acting.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
"Don't Walk Away From Failure"
8 months ago

"Don't Walk Away From Failure"

The founder of one of New Zealand's most enduring bands has had some hard lessons in his career - he's sharing them for other creatives to learn from.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
"Feed Your Creative Fire"
9 months ago

"Feed Your Creative Fire"

A veteran of the Aotearoa dance scene has had many telling her to give up on her dreams. She never listened - and tells all aspiring creatives why it's important to hold on.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Make The Most Of Life's Detours
9 months ago

Make The Most Of Life's Detours

One of the most celebrated music therapy practitioners in Aotearoa gives an insight into the key lessons she's learned about a life filled with creative spark.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Practice Makes Imperfect
11 months ago

Practice Makes Imperfect

Director Leo Gene Peters exposing his emotions on dealing with anxiety and social awkwardness - with advice that will ring true to many a creative mind.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Dance Wildly, Off The Beat
1 year ago

Dance Wildly, Off The Beat

She's given acting, directing & writing tips to some of the best in the world - find out how Brita McVeigh discovered that "the fool in you is beautifully close to the fire in you."

Author:  Brita McVeigh
Explore The Boundaries That Define You
1 year ago

Explore The Boundaries That Define You

Acclaimed NZ designer James Dobson is fearless with his fashion and pulls no punches with advice for his younger self.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
"Put Your Weirdness To Work"
1 year ago

"Put Your Weirdness To Work"

Tips on forgiveness, resilience and courage - Hiria Anderson-Mita processes the most valuable life lessons she'd give to her younger self.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor