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Jun 13, 2026 12 min

Is capitalism killing creativity?

from Let’s Talk About… Unheard Stories Hosted by Nicky

Send us Fan Mail This month, Nicky is asking a big question - is capitalism killing creativity? From the cassette recorder she and her best friend used to play with as kids, to the systems that decide whose creative work gets funded, recognised and seen, this episode looks at what happens when commercial value becomes the only measure of creative worth. Covering awards, independent creators, the closed loop of credits in the film and television industry, what happens when someone just bypasses the whole system entirely? Find out in this episode...is capitalism killing creativity? #Creativity #Capitalism #Podcast #ADHD #IndependentCreator #UnheardStories Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism #NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

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