Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how they turn passion into profit. Each episode explores key themes such as monetising creative skills, building resilient business models, leveraging cultural heritage, and embedding sustainability in creative practice. You'll hear real-world insights from inspiring creatives, business strategists, funding experts, and digital innovators, all sharing practical tools and opportunities to grow your creative enterprise.

In episode two, how do creatives get discovered in the crowded digital world? Sheelagh Moloney shares a game-changing guide to building visibility, crafting your story, and connecting with the right people. Discover how to market your work authentically, grow your audience, and turn your creative talents into income-generating opportunities. This episode breaks down communication, marketing, networking, and mindset strategies to future-proof your creative business. Sheelagh's work can be found here https://2020curates.com/

For more information on this series go to https://carlow.ie/

Special thanks to: Carlow County Council – Culture Team & Stakeholders. Executive producers Kieran Comerford, John Shortall and Lisa Hutton for Carlow County Council with sound production design by SwanMcG.