A few weeks ago, I discussed how our voices can be used to create real world change, and I echo that sentiment in today's broadcast. More potently around the idea of social justice being enacted through creative expression. We all have gifts, and sharing them with the world can have a genuine impact on others. My gift lies in writing and creativity, and I try to use it to the best of my ability, to bring awareness to different issues, that many people may overlook. For creative people, using...
13 days ago • 2 min read
You don't need to be everywhere all the time. You just need to be in a handful of the right spaces, and know when and where to make an appearance. Often in arts culture and communities, where so much is going on, you feel obligated to attend every event. And while I'm not saying you shouldn't do this, how much of it actually benefits you? What is the point if the outcome is burnout, when you could've targeted select events, where you'd be at your full capacity? This is a common dilemma for...
20 days ago • 2 min read
I've recently started a more intense gym routine, which is toughening my mental fortitude as much as my physical stamina, and I realised the value of pushing past one's limits, and that suprisingly enough, I succeeded every time. Part of this was due to having a strong duo of gym partners, and part of it was from knowing that this type of work is necessary to get to that next level, not just in the gym, but outside of it as well. There are many lessons I've learned so far from this new...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Being an artist is creating when no one else is paying attention. When there's zero momentum or motion external to your creating. Where you are free of the expectation of a reward for your creation. Why? Because the art world isn't a corporate ladder, it's a world of hit or miss, and the misses often outweigh the hits, even though when the hits come, they make the misses worth the pain, or at least that's what we tell ourselves. Recently, the art director for the new horror hit Obsession,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Sometimes I feel out of place in certain environments, where people may be more experienced than me, or have more prestige and standing, making imposter syndrome easily creep in. But this perception is faulty. If you're in a room, then you deserve to be there, and you should make the most of it, even if you feel out of place. There have been countless times where I've felt estranged, and yet the moments I forced myself to enquire and be open, I made connections and links that have led me to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
In a modern world, where you can experience countless adventures and work from the comfort of your home all day, there's never been less incentive to go outside, yet on the flip side, there's also never been more incentive to go outside. Some become millionaires by sitting at their desk for ten hours a day for years, building online income, and being chained to their computer for the rest of their careers to sustain and satisfy those ambitions, and likely lose connection with the natural...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Before I was booked for a set, or graduated from uni, or expanded The Writer's Psyche, I had to put the hours in, and do the same tasks over and over again, until something stuck. This is the practice of 'boring fundamentals'. I first heard of this term from Internet guru Dan Koe, who gained fame and success via online platforms. It refers to consistent habits that form the building blocks of whatever it is you want to achieve, and practicing them for an extended period of time, compounding...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
A hallmark of humanity is our ability to create art. A practice that takes first-person subjective experience, and translates it into reality through creative mediums, something humans have done since ancient times, word up to cave painters. I was reminded how powerful this artistic lineage was when I attended a workshop a few years ago following a performance, where we discussed the power of poetry and art in changing the world, and I genuinely believe it can change the world. Why? Because...
2 months ago • 2 min read
I caught the new MJ biopic in cinemas and it perfectly addresses artists. As I took it in, nostalgia and childhood memories flooded back, yet I saw the film from a new angle. A mini-review of 'Michael' (2026): The film chronicles the first few decades of Jackson's life and career, from his child prodigy days to his monumental stardom in the eighties. Along the way, we see his unwavering dedication to his craft, despite the hectic world he lives in. He doesn't just prioritise a vision, he...
2 months ago • 2 min read