Creatively Me

For the first guest of Season Five, Daniel is joined by the acclaimed choreographer, director, and creative visionary, Vincent Paterson.Vincent’s remarkable career spans dance, film, and live performance, with a passion for storytelling through movement and visual expression.He has worked with some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Michael Jackson and Madonna, helping to shape unforgettable performances that have defined modern pop culture.For Michael Jackson, with whom he worked for over 15 years, Vincent appeared as a gang member in Beat It and as a zombie in Thriller, the latter of which he also served as an assistant choreographer. Vincent created the Bad Tour, as worked with Jackson on projects like Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Dirty Diana, Speed Demon, Black or White, as well as the iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show.For Madonna, he directed and choreographed her iconic and controversial Blond Ambition Tour.On today’s episode, Vincent shares insights into his processes and techniques as a creator, the collaborations he’s enjoyed with the entertainment's most celebrated talents of all time, and what it was like to be on set of Thriller.Plus he’ll be sharing his thoughts on awards, legacy and appraisal. All of this & more on today's episode of Creatively Me.Vincent Paterson - ⁠https://www.vincentpaterson.com/www.vincentpaterson.com/HOME.html⁠Vincent Paterson on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vlpla/Vincent's Book Icons & Instincts - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Icons-Instincts-Choreographing-Directing-Entertainments/dp/1644282631Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Heaphy is a twenty-six years old graduate of a BA in Creative Digital Media and an MA in Film & Screen Media. He is a writer, actor, filmmaker and podcast host. His short-film work has been screened in festivals across Ireland and the UK. His debut novel for children and teens Breanne 1975 was released in August 2024. He launched the podcast Creatively Me in February 2024.

As Season Five of Creatively Me begins, Daniel kicks things off with a celebratory episode in partnership with the An Post Book Awards to celebrate their 20th Anniversary with special guest speakers from the literary world.Solo by Gráinne O'Brien - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/solo-9781915071798?srsltid=AfmBOorlj9QrBj0gE0uLdA9eeB8Sv77sqD1jpdcU0QjvMVlDQC8jXqv4The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-lonely-beast-9781849392556Black & Irish by Leon Diop & Brianna Fitzsimmons - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/black-and-irish-pb-9781915071231Knights of the Borrowed Dark by Dave Rudden - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/knights-of-the-borrowed-dark-pb-978014135660030 Years at Ballymaloe by Darina Allen - https://www.amazon.co.uk/30-Years-Ballymaloe-celebration-world-renowned/dp/0857832077Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Heaphy is a twenty-six years old graduate of a BA in Creative Digital Media and an MA in Film & Screen Media. He is a writer, actor, filmmaker and podcast host. His short-film work has been screened in festivals across Ireland and the UK. His debut novel for children and teens Breanne 1975 was released in August 2024. He launched the podcast Creatively Me in February 2024.

Daniel brings Season Four of "Creatively Me" to a close with a reflection on this last year on the podcast, hints at what's to come in the new year, a thank you to the listeners and a celebration of all the guests who appeared on the podcast in Season Three & Season Four.Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from "Creatively Me"."Jimmy" Official Trailer - https://youtu.be/m1ivlrdOf64?si=LmLm-EH2xVe3kCwaStream “Heritage Bazaar” - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KAwcHeia1sMSoR9hmTcD7?si=oDgWjW6bTjqH1gDfUyC2ww⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today’s episode of "Creatively Me", Daniel is joined by the celebrated chef, author, and broadcaster, Catherine Fulvio - the final guest of Season Four.Catherine’s remarkable career spans food, media, and education, with a passion for bringing people together through food. She is the founder of the renowned Ballyknocken Cookery School, where she has inspired generations of home cooks and professionals with her warm, accessible approach to cooking.Through Ballyknocken House and Cookery School, Catherine has also created a destination that blends food, learning, and hospitality in the heart of Wicklow.Her work includes numerous bestselling cookbooks, regular television appearances internationally and a long-standing presence on Irish screens and radio. On today’s episode, Catherine shares the story behind Ballyknocken Cookery School, her philosophy on being experimental with cooking and she’ll share also her festive favourites and why tasting food is such a communal experience especially in the run up to Christmas.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Catherine Fulvio - https://catherinefulvio.com/Catherine Fulvio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catherinefulvio_chef/?hl=enBallyknocken Cookery School - https://ballyknocken.ie/Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today’s episode, Daniel sits down with visionary actor and director, Lee Knight.Lee’s remarkable career spans theater, film, and LGBTQ+ storytelling, with a focus on narratives that explore identity, community, and the complexities of human connection. His past work includes a pletheorea of TV and short film work being a featured extra in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", appearing in the 2021 romantic drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover", and acting alongside Sir Ian McKellan on stage and on screen in "Hamlet".He is now best known for directing "A Friend of Dorothy", a short film that has resonated deeply with audiences and is set to be released on streaming on New Year’s Day."A Friend of Dorothy" follows an elderly widow, Dorothy, who forms an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a teenage boy, JJ, after he accidentally kicks a football into her garden. Their bond bridges generations, helping JJ with self-discovery and giving Dorothy renewed purpose and connection.On today’s episode, Lee will be sharing the creative journey behind "A Friend of Dorothy", the inspirations that shape his storytelling, and his work alongside generational talents such as Sir Ian McKellan, Miriam Margoyles and Stephen Fry.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Lee Knight on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theleeknight/?hl=enLee Knight on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5241260/"A Friend of Dorothy" Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_hafSoyz_8"A Friend of Dorothy" on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/afodorothy_film/?hl=enConnect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode, Daniel is joined by the brilliant art historian and author, Susie Hodge.Susie’s extraordinary career spans decades and includes an impressive body of work exploring art, design, and history. She has written over 100 books, from accessible guides on art and architecture, to deep dives into the lives and works of some of the world’s greatest artists.Most famously, Susie’s books and talks have helped countless people engage with art in new ways, making complex ideas approachable and inspiring curiosity in readers and audiences of all ages.Throughout her wonderful career, Susie has been celebrated for bringing art history to life in a way that is both insightful and accessible.On today’s episode, Susie will be sharing the influences that sparked her love of art, the relationship between artists and their own work, and her candid thoughts and observations on AI and how it’ll affect the arts. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me."Susie Hodge - https://www.susiehodge.com/Susie Hodge on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/susiehodge1/?hl=enSusie Hodge's Books - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/how-art-can-change-your-life-pb-9780500024935Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This Friday's episode is a real treat, as Daniel sits down to chat with world-renowned Scottish film composer Patrick Doyle. Patrick's extraordinary career spans decades and includes iconic scores for films such as "Sense and Sensibility", "Brave", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Thor", and countless collaborations with director Kenneth Branagh.Most famously perhaps, he composed the score for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a film which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary.A classically trained composer with a gift for infusing emotion into every note, Patrick’s work is celebrated across the globe and has earned him multiple award nominations, including nominations for Oscars, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. On today’s episode, Patrick will be sharing the Scottish influences that sparked his love of music, his approach to crafting unforgettable themes, and will reflect on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 20 years on. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Patrick Doyle - https://patrickdoylemusic.com/Patrick Doyle on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236462/Patrick Doyle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patrickdoylemusic/?hl=enStream Patrick's Work - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO15Lvsk?si=mAruwaFCTn6noqZpKFaHFAConnect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today’s episode, Daniel is joined by an acclaimed Irish children’s author Leona Forde. Leona is someone Daniel has had the pleasure of knowing already through the literary world and I’m thrilled to finally have her featured "Creatively Me". She is the author of the “Milly McCarthy”series of books, a series that has seen acclaimed across Ireland and has been nominated for multiple awards at the AnPost Book Awards.A teacher as well as a successful author, Leona’s inspiration for the Milly McCarthy came from wanting to create a children’s story as beloved as the likes of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", but with Irish sensibilities, that have made it all the more relatable to children all around the Emerald Isle.On today’s episode, Leona will be sharing the factors that made her have an early passion for storytelling, will chat about the importance of diversity in children’s books and give an insight into her writing routines.Plus, she’ll discuss her views on award nominations and reviews of her work and how she manages stress and writer’s block when writing.Leona Forde on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leonaforde1/?hl=enMilly McCarthy Series of Books - ⁠https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/milly-mccarthy-is-a-complete-catastrophe-9780717196135Vote for Leona Forde for the An Post Book Awards - https://www.irishbookawards.ie/Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Joining Daniel on today’s episode of "Creatively Me" is Mihai Mar, the brilliant designer behind Mar Knitwear, whose creativity has redefined modern knitwear design. From his Dublin studio to international recognition, Mihai’s work blends traditional Irish knitting with a bold, contemporary edge. Most recently, Mihair’ designs caught the world’s attention when Pugsley Addams’ jumper in "Wednesday" Season 2 was revealed to be designed by him. It’s another milestone in a career that continues to celebrate authenticity, artistry, and storytelling through fabric and texture.In today’s conversation, Mihai will chart his journey, from his early passion for design and craftsmanship to building a brand that champions sustainability, individuality, and Irish creativity. We’ll dive into his design process, the inspirations behind his collections, and what it’s like seeing his knitwear featured on one of Netflix’s most beloved shows.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Mihai Mar on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mii_haii/?hl=enMar Knitwear - https://www.mar-knitwear.com/"Wednesday" Season Two - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03u4xyj0TH4Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today’s “Creatively Me” episode Daniel is joined by Bonnie Clevering, an acclaimed motion-picture hair designer whose work has shaped some of the most iconic looks in modern cinema.Across several decades in Hollywood, Bonnie’s been part of the magic that happens before the director even calls “action”. Her new memoir, “Continuity: Life Beyond the Credits”, takes us through that journey — from her early days to designing for blockbuster films and A-list stars.Bonnie’s early work includes “Speedway”, where she worked alongside none other than the King Elvis Presley. She’s also made her mark on “The Twilight Saga”, beginning with the third film “Eclipse”.On today’s conversation, Bonnie will be sharing stories about the stars that she has encountered on her creative journey, from Nancy Sinatra, Priscilla Presley, Elvis himself, to Kristen Stewart, Tim Allen, Matt Damon and many, many more.She’ll talk about her early interest in hair-styling, the path that took her to Hollywood and packing her life story into a compelling and page turning memoir.Plus she’ll be talking all about challenges within an industry she so loves and how to overcome it.All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.Bonnie Clevering on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bonnieclevering?igsh=aHlzcW5waGJvYWg=Bonnie Clevering's Book - https://www.punctuatemedia.com/cbbcDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today Daniel is thrilled to be joined by one of Ireland’s most imaginative and fearless storytellers — the brilliant author Darren Shan.Darren is best known for captivating readers all around the world with his darkly thrilling and wildly inventive tales — from "The Saga of Darren Shan" to "The Demonata" series. His books have sold over million copies and have been translated into dozens of languages, inspiring an entire generation of young readers to fall in love with the strange, the spooky and the spectacular.Daniel met Darren once at a book signing as a child and it’s a full circle moment to get to speak to him as an adult. Darren has received several accolades over his impression and has had his work adapted into a feature film, with more adaptations in different stages of development.On today’s episode, Darren talks about the origins of his love for horror and imagination, the journey from "Cirque du Freak" to the many worlds he’s created since, and how he continues to write stories that both chill and inspire.Plus he’ll share his top tips for writers everywhere and give an insight into his writing routine.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Darren Shan - https://darrenshan.com/Darren Shan's Books - https://darrenshan.com/booksDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Superstar Keala Settle joins Daniel on this Friday's episode of "Creatively Me".Keala became known to many when she gained international attention for her breakout role as the Bearded Lady Lettie Lutz in the 2017 musical phenomenon "The Greatest Showman", where her performance of the anthem "This Is Me" became a cultural moment in its own right — earning her a standing ovation at the Oscars when she performed. The song itself earned a Golden Globe win for Best Original Song.But Keala’s journey to that moment is just as compelling. A seasoned Broadway performer, she’s appeared in shows like "Les Misérables" and "Waitress". She was nominated for a Tony Award in 2013, has received widespread acclaim for her raw, soulful voice and commanding stage presence, and appeared in one of the biggest films of last year, "Wicked" alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Beyond the stage and screen, she’s been open about the personal challenges she’s faced and how she’s found strength, resilience, and identity through performance.On today’s episode, Keala talks about her path from Hawaii to Broadway, the whirlwind that was "The Greatest Showman", and how she’s redefining success and creativity on her own terms.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Keala Settle - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4745222/Keala Settle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realkealasettle/?hl=enStream Keala Settle - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HV2RI2qNug4EcQqLbCAKS?si=lAGYTNDTSnidEfEWlNvUAw"This Is Me" from "The Greatest Showman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjxugyZCfuw&list=RDCjxugyZCfuw&start_radio=1Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Daniel is joined by Irish filmmaker and photographer Brendan Canty, his first guest of Season Four.Brendan has worked on a plethora of music videos for artists like Dermot Kennedy, Gavin James and most famously Hozier, directing the video for his hit single "Take Me to Church". That video was one of the factors that catapulted "Take Me to Church" to global recognition & a VMA nomination. Since then, his work has also spanned narrative short films, photography, and advertisements. He recently made his feature film directorial debut with "Christy", a coming of age tale set in Cork City, which started out as an award-winning short film.On today’s episode, Brendan talks about his journey from his early studies in Cork City, working on Hozier’s iconic music video and shares behind the scenes anecdotes from the making of “Christy”.  Plus, he’ll also share personal stories about how working in film has shaped his mindset and outlook.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Brendan Canty - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brendancanty.ie/⁠Brendan Canty on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brendanfeelgoodlost/?hl=en"Christy" Film Trailer - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XICblbrPlOw⁠"Take Me to Church" Music Video - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI⁠Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this introductory episode to Season Four, Daniel welcomes you back to "Creatively Me", shares details on his upcoming projects and teases what's to expect over the coming weeks. Daniel also pays tribute to writer, documentary-maker & Season Three guest Manchán Magan. Remembering Manchán Magan - Stream “Heritage Bazaar” - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KAwcHeia1sMSoR9hmTcD7?si=oDgWjW6bTjqH1gDfUyC2wwDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq?si=LyqVKWlqSaWmLS12xxlMyg

In the Season Three finale, Daniel closes things out by reflecting on this season's incredible guests, from Oscar winners, to Grammy nominees, to beloved Irish figures, international creatives and more. He also brings things back to basics by spotlighting the phenomenal talent of Cork City by including voice memos from you the listeners and amazing creative forces in Ireland.Sean Mac Gearailt - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10755292/Sean Mac Gearailt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanmacg_aisteoir/reels/https://www.instagram.com/seanmacg_aisteoir/reels/Good Day Cork - https://gooddaycork.com/Good Day Cork on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gooddaycork/?hl=enLavie Olupona on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lavie__est__rose?igsh=MWZ1ZWQ0d3Z6bDNqSarah & Lavie's Magazine "Blaithi" - https://www.instagram.com/blaithiofficial/Steve Broekhuizen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevebroekhuizen?igsh=OGp4NmlhNjR1YjU0Steve’s Film “A Hell of a Difference” - https://www.primevideo.com/region/eu/detail/0MKLMY0EZEQHM4FY9O5ITYS2PE/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKvhNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp7-puTKcaSHx9-6GTQv3Zr5jfMFA_ensOYQhch-krd7REZMVgqw_F2vAhpYo_aem_LB5GAPUEo72J8_BhvZJFWwDeepRed Productions - https://deepred.ie/Nadine Hughes Campbell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nadinehc_author?igsh=MWNyMDJjYmN3Z2FxZA==Nadine’s Book “Noah’s Cork Adventure” - https://www.vibesandscribes.ie/products/noahs-cork-adventure-by-nadine-hughes-campbell.htmlJen Wallace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenwallacecreates?igsh=MTA3em12cmZuaDIzYw==Jen’s Book “Dinosaur Pie” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/dinosaur-pie-9781915071491?srsltid=AfmBOorv8H5tr-pLJ430MnI1vhnj32bioaEXtVbGsoYzLh73YzK4Z9bALost in the Canon on Instagram - Lost in the Canon’s Production of “Allison” tickets -

Today, Daniel is joined by a true legend of Irish music - Fergal Lawler. Best known as the drummer and co-founder of the Cranberries, Fergal has helped shape the sound of one of the most iconic bands of the 90's, blending raw emotion with unforgettable rhythms. From instantly recognisable hits like "Zombie", "Dreams," and "Linger", to multi-platinum success and a Grammy nomination, Fergal's journey is one of immense creativity and innovation. Outside of the band, Fergal has released a solo album of instrumental soundtrack music titled "All Hope Is Never Lost", and has composed for a plethora of film works. On this episode, Fergal will be chatting about his life in The Cranberries, the legacy of the band, and his specific role and mindset as the drummer. Plus, he'll be sharing details on his transition from the band to engaging in solo work.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Fergal Lawler - ⁠https://flawlermusic.com/The Cranberries - https://www.cranberries.com/Fergal Lawler on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/54Guf4CiFqKQEl7R5kH6Ul?si=ZFuMRQUlRwiuELY9Mc8yrQThe Cranberries on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7t0rwkOPGlDPEhaOcVtOt9?si=YW1oHIzhTF-UOXTUZOCNsQDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A true creative force joins Daniel on this week's episode of "Creatively Me" - Tolü Makay, a singer, songwriter and performer whose work in deeply rooted in expression and communication. Whether on her new single “War” or her goosebump inducing cover on "N17" by The Saw Doctors, Tolü has proved to be a powerful force in the Irish music scene. Born in Nigeria and raised in Offaly, Tolü has performed in remarkable venues from the 3Arena, to platforms like The Late Late Show and The Tommy Tiernan Show. On Spotify alone she pulls in over 13 and half thousand listeners monthly, and has done a remarkable job at using her voice for good, such as being a prominent member of Irish Women in Harmony, a collective group that create stunning music to support women and children in crisis.On today’s episode Tolü will be breaking down the political and social themes in her work, the adrenaline rush from a live gig and the impact the late Sinead O’Connor’s life and career has had on her.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Tolü Makay on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tolu_makay/?hl=enTolü Makay on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/337qYJNRgFq2iddKtqiHDG?si=iMO9b2cST9aiHvsQvZvVLADaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today’s guest is a trailblazer in the world of film and makeup artistry—John Caglione Jr. has been at the forefront of transforming the way we look at characters in film through makeup and prosthetics. His career spans decades, and his work has left an unforgettable mark on some of Hollywood’s most iconic films.From behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live to winning an Oscar for the 1990 film “Dick Tracy”, John has created iconic looks on equally iconic characters. Other films John has worked on include Martin Scorcese’s The Departed, American Gangster, Mona Lisa Smile and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. His most famous work is perhaps his make-up on Heath Ledger’s psychopathic Joker in the Award-Winning Box Office smash “The Dark Knight” released in 2008. On today’s episode, John will be discussing his early years working on a SNL as well as being under the mentorship of legendary make-up artist Dick Smith, working with once-in-a-generation talents like Al Pacino and of course Heath Ledger, as well as detailing behind the scenes tales surrounding his process as a make-up artist.John Caglione Jr. -⁠⁠ https://www.johncaglionejr.net/John Caglione Jr. on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnny_cags/?hl=enDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today’s guest Nila Varman is a dynamic British-Tamil creative, radio presenter, filmmaker, actress and activist whose work combines storytelling, advocacy, and self expression. As the founder and host of The Nila Extract, she’s crafted a powerful platform that has tacked vital topics like mental health, identity, and systemic injustice in her own frank way. Her online content has engaged viewers due to her singular, warm and amusing style, and as an entertainment reporter she has conversed with mega stars like Chris Hemsworth and Jenna Ortega to name only a few. Her short film Ornaments made for the BFI 60-second film competition is an all encompassing reminder of her talents and unique perspective. On today’s episode Nila will be chatting with Daniel about her thoughts on her own cultural heritage and film and the ways one feeds in to another. She’ll talk about life as an entertainment journalist and the her future aspirations.Plus she’ll be sharing a hilarious anecdote about a chance encounter with a personal idol of hers.Nila Varman on Instagram -⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thenilaextract/Nila's Podcast "The Nila Extract" - https://open.spotify.com/show/2k5jbGCQHFlCvhFzZWwU0CIf you’re based in Cork City and wish to have your voice heard on the final episode of Season #3, email Daniel at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or see details here: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on “Creatively Me”, Daniel is joined by Manchán Magan — writer, documentary-maker, and one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices in culture and storytelling. Manchán has travelled all around the world making documentaries about global cultures and has written extensively about Irish history, the Irish landscape and Irish language. His books, including Thirty-Two Words for Field and Listen to the Land Speak, explore Ireland’s deep connection to nature and language in a way that’s both poetic and deeply insightful. On today’s conversation, Manchan will be discussing his relationship with the creative arts in Ireland, how travelling has influenced the work he produces and the magic he finds that too often goes unnoticed in nature in Ireland and the world around us. Plus Manchan offers a moving insight into his desire to use his work and creative talents to explore the lives of minority cultures or those who feel ostracized or undervalued. All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.Manchan Magan - https://www.manchan.com/Manchan Magan on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/manchanmagan/?hl=enManchan Magan’s Book “Listen to the Land Speak” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/listen-to-the-land-speak-9780717192595Manchan Magan’s Book “Thirty Two Words for Field” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/thirty-two-words-for-field-hb-9780717187973If you’re based in Cork City and wish to have your voice heard on the final episode of Season #3, email Daniel at [email protected] or see details here: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠

Daniel is thrilled to be joined by the fascinating M.T. Khan, a star in the world children’s literature whose work blends fantasy and speculative fiction, with plenty of heart. She’s the author of Nura and the Immortal Palace and Amir and the Jinn Princess, both of which have showcased her distinct ability to blend fictional world’s we all want to escape into with cultural and social themes that are true to life, and that children and adults alike can relate to. M.T. Khan’s stories are full of imagination, depth and lore. Born in Pakistan & raised in Toronto, Canada, M.T Khan, who is also a mechanical engineering graduate, will on today’s episode be sharing her insight into her writing tips and processes, divulge what she sees as a relationship between the arts and science and will offer a glimpse into how various cultures find their way into her work. Plus, she’ll share her top travel and bookshop recommendations.All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.M.T. Khan - ⁠https://www.mtkhan.com/M.T. Khan on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/maeedakhan/?hl=enM.T. Khan’s Book “Nura and the Immortal Palace” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/nura-and-the-immortal-palace-9781529503494?srsltid=AfmBOopP_h9NbvYns1CWHlExbww2Biwlwt26SMf7K5nT-w_68TOuYIb0M.T Khan’s Book “Amir and the Jinn Princess” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/amir-and-the-jinn-princess-9781529509205Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠⁠

Daniel welcomes to "Creatively Me" one of the world's most renowned still photographers - the remarkable Murray Close. Raised in the United Kingdom, Murray’s photography skills has led him to the sets of some of the biggest films around the world. As a still photographer, Murray has captured everything from promotional and marketing images, globally recognisable film posters, portraits and behind the scenes captures of some of the most beloved film productions of all time. These include but aren’t limited to The Hunger Games. Harry Potter, Narnia, Batman, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, The Shining and soo much more. On this episode, Murray will be sharing tales from his career working alongside some of the greatest talents in Hollywood, from directors like Stanley Kubrick and Tim Burton, to stars like Jack Nicholson and Jennifer Lawrence. He’ll be sharing precious memories from sets, his responsibility as a stills photographer and will detail the commitment and passion needed to enter the film industry on any level.All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Murray Close - https://www.murrayclose.comMurray Close on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/murrayclose/?hl=enDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠⁠

One of Ireland's most beloved chefs joins Daniel on this Friday's episode of "Creatively Me" - the uniquely talented Rachel Allen. From her early days training at Ballymaloe to becoming a household name for foodies everywhere, Rachel has inspired generations with her warmth, and her individual but relatable approach to cooking and baking. Rachel's infectious passion for the culinary world has expanded to a range of cookbooks, and tv programmes, on channels like RTE and BBC airing in territories around the world. In this episode, Daniel will chat to Rachel all about her early interest in culinary arts, the power of nostalgia in the context of the meals we all grow up loving, and how she’s navigated an impressive career that’s blended family, food, and storytelling. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Rachel Allen - ⁠https://www.rachelallen.comRachel Allen on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachelallencooks/?hl=enBallymaloe Cookery School - https://www.ballymaloecookeryschool.ieDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠⁠

On today's episode, Daniel is joined by Paul Costelloe, a fashion icon who has dressed royalty, defined elegance on the runway, and has  built one of the most recognisable brands in Irish and international fashion. From menswear to womenswear, bags to homeware, Paul Costelloe’s work has become a staple of our everyday lives, from his beautiful collections in Dunnes to timeless pieces that have  gone from  strength to strength, he is someone that has continued  to push and experiment with creative  boundaries.In his conversation with Daniel, Paul will be discussing his observations on fashion during his travels  in various parts of the world, he’ll chart his journey from a schoolboy on the streets of Dublin to designing in Paris, and will divulge anecdotes about styling some of the most beloved figures of all-time, namely Diana, Princess of Wales. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Paul Costelloe - https://www.paulcostelloe.comPaul Costelloe on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulcostelloeofficial/?hl=enDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq⁠

The first guest of "Creatively Me" Season Three is the IFTA-nominated actress & writer Hilary Rose.You will of course know Hilary from projects like "Republic of Telly", "The Fear" and from her unforgettable portrayal of Mairéad MacSweeney in the hit film and TV series "The Young Offenders". She’s also, a voiceover artist, and runs her own podcast and lifestyle blog titled "Live Wild".On today’s episode, Hilary gives an insight into becoming a dominant force in the Irish film & television industry, shares beloved memories of working The Young Offenders film and television series, and discusses the reasoning behind establishing "Live Wild". Plus she’ll be sharing tips on how to look after yourself mind, body and soul while in the midst of a hectic schedule, such as this case with individuals in creative industries.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Hilary Rose - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2901230/Hilary Rose on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehilaryrose/?hl=enThe Young Offenders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az8UeCWShuwLive Wild - https://www.livewild.ieDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - ⁠https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/⁠Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - ⁠https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3⁠Daniel on IMDB - ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY⁠Email - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq

In this introductory episode to Season Three, Daniel welcomes you back to "Creatively Me", shares details on his upcoming projects and teases what's to expect over the coming weeks. Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠Connect with Daniel on Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3Daniel on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHYEmail - [email protected]“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq?si=LyqVKWlqSaWmLS12xxlMyg

Daniel brings Season Two of "Creatively Me" to a close with a look-back at the year and a celebration of all the guests who appeared on the podcast this year. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Creatively Me. Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/breanne-1975-9781804392034⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email - [email protected]

The final guest of Season Two of “Creatively Me” is Cork actress and director Megan Haly, who has had an impressive career to date in both theatre and film. Megan has appeared in the production “Cortisol” which debuted this year to critical acclaim. Her latest short film “Breakfast Roll” won the Best Cork Short Award at this year’s Cork International Film Festival, and she has appeared in the feature film “Swing Bout” & made a cameo in the Andrew Garfield & Florence Pugh film “We Live in Time”Today, Megan will be discussing transitioning from theatre to film, how she describes her style as a performer & what it was like acting opposite Andrew Garfield in “We Live in Time”. Plus, she’ll be sharing her future ambitions for theatre and film projects.All this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.

The penultimate guest of the year joining Daniel on the "Creatively Me" is Dublin born photographer Christian Tierney. Christian has photographed some of the world’s most famous and talented from actors like Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan, to musicians like Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Tate McRae. He’s also toured with musicians, capturing the joy of stage performances from artists like Niall Horan.  Christian’s work has been featured in the likes of The  New York Times, Vogue, Apple, Billboard, MTV and BBC. He has also been nominated for a prestigious iHeart Radio Music Award for Best Tour Photographer. On today’s episode Christian will be chatting about working with superstars around the globe, life on the road being a tour photographer and what his work means to him retrospectively. Plus. he shares which stars he'd like to capture next. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". http://christiantierney.com/about Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/breanne-1975-9781804392034⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email - [email protected]

Daniel, in a real pinch me moment, welcomes someone whose work has contributed to some of the most beloved blockbusters the last 25 years including all eight of the Harry Potter films. David Holmes was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe across the Harry Potter films, and grew up on those film sets alongside some of the most talented cast and crew members of our generation. His stunt work is also featured in the films “Lost in Space” which starred Matt LeBlanc of Friends fame, fantasy films “Inkheart” and “The Golden Compass” as well as so many others. In January 2009, David broke his neck in an accident while carrying a stunt test for a sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. After being left paralyzed, David has bravely told his story in the HBO documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, produced by fellow Potter-alumni and friend Daniel Radcliffe. The documentary went on to be nominated for an Emmy and a BAFTA, and David is now set to release a memoir of the same name chronicling his years working on the Potter films and life after being left disabled. He is also the host of the podcast Cunning Stunts. On todays episode David will be chatting about his experiences on the set of Harry Potter, the nature of a career as a stunt performer, and the way in which he has used art as a way to move through the dark times in life and how it effects his outlook. Plus he'll be chatting about his memoir "David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived" and what he'd like to see from the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". David Holmes - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tWi5BiXqCE David's Book "David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived" - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-boy-who-lived-9781399738828 Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/breanne-1975-9781804392034 Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠ Email - [email protected]

Joining Daniel on today's "Creatively Me" is a lady whose creativity expands to multiple different areas. Catherine Carton is the lady behind the award-winning interiors and lifestyle blog "Dainty Dress Diaries". A lover of upcycling, recycling and making the old new again. Catherine mostly blogged about everything from vintage style, fashion and homeware, creative DIY projects and home interior designs, which she shares with her online community, She has also released two books documenting her creative journey. Today Catherine will be chatting about sustainability and up cycling when it comes to being creative, documenting her work over the many years she’s been doing this and What success means to her. Plus she'll be sharing cost-efficient tips on turning your home into your own safe haven. All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". Catherine Carton - https://www.daintydressdiaries.com/2020/12/about-me.html Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠⁠ Email - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Not many artists have reached the heights that today's guest has in such a short period of time. Joining Daniel on today's episode of "Creatively Me", Chris Lloyd is an artist based in King's Cross in London whose live drawings at the concerts of some of the music industry's most successful stars has gained him huge attention.Using pencil and watercolour, Chris has captured beloved concert tours, including Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" and Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts Tour". His work has been noticed and hung in the homes of stars like Elton John, Sam Smith & Dua Lipa.On today's episode, Chris will be discussing the nature of creating art in a live environment, what it's like to be recognised by his idols and having fun in exploring art, entertainment and pop culture.Plus he'll be sharing a very touching story about his experience at a Taylor Swift concert this summer.All of this & more on this episode of "Creatively Me".Chris Lloyd - https://www.chrislloydart.comDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠ Email - ⁠[email protected]⁠

Now at the halfway point of "Creatively Me" Season Two, Daniel is ecstatic to welcome Cork Animator & Director Nora Twomey, making this the very first time an Oscar-nominee has been on the podcast!Nora is also the co-founder of iconic Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, whose filmography includes “The Secret of Kells” & “The Breadwinner”. Nora will be discussing the genesis of her artistic passions, stepping outside the box and standing out & what it’s like to be Oscar nominated and work alongside names like Angelina Jolie. Plus she’ll be teasing what’s next to come for Cartoon Saloon. All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". Cartoon Saloon - https://www.cartoonsaloon.ieThe Breadwinner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnpBc8YvGpkDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠ Email - [email protected]

This Friday’s episode sees Daniel joined by illustrator and film programmer Amy Louise O’Callaghan. Inspired by everything from mythology and folktales to her favourite films, Amy is known for her comic “Feathers” and her picture book “A Cork Fairytale” which has been a huge hit both Lee side and in wider Ireland. Today Amy will be discussing what it’s like going from having studied film to being a film programmer for festivals, how home and the places she resides in contribute to her artistry, as well as the importance of children being able to see and identify themselves in stories. Amy will also discuss her relationship with Cork City and the art and culture scene there, from The People’s Picturehouse, to studying Film & Screen Media at UCC. All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”. Amy Louise O’Callaghan - https://www.amylouioc.com/ Amy’s Book “A Cork Fairytale” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/a-cork-fairytale-9781788494151?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADfXBR2m43HOpTdEifn77Wby3Ga6G Daniel’s Book “Breanne 1975” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/breanne-1975-9781804392034 Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/?hl=en Email - [email protected]

Today on “Creatively Me”, Daniel is joined by musician Jamie Duffy.At only 22 years old, Jamie is well within the process of building his own creative legacy. His breakthrough composition “Solas” sits at over 85 million streams on Spotify alone, thus becoming the most streamed debut single by an Irish artist since Hozier’s iconic hit “Take Me To Church”. He has just announced a headlining performance at Dublin’s National Concert Hall off the back of a sold-out European tour, which included performances at renowned festivals such as at Hyde Park.On today’s episode Jamie Duffy will be chatting about the musical landscape he was surrounded by growing up, his influences and the impact social media has had on music and its promotion, whether for good or for bad.Plus, he’ll be discussing life on the road & how to look after yourself and keep things always exciting when in the midst of a lengthy tour.All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.Jamie Duffy - https://www.jamieduffymusic.com/See Jamie Duffy live - https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/jamie-duffy-mar25/Jamie Duffy’s Music - Daniel’s Book “Breanne 1975” - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0Email - [email protected]

This Friday's episode of "Creatively Me" sees Daniel joined by RTE presenter, journalist, filmmaker & newly published author Zainab Boladale. Zainab has written for publications such as The Irish Independent, and will be known by Irish TV viewers for her work on news2day, where she became the first person of African heritage to become a news anchor on RTE, as well as on Nationwide. She wrote and directed the short film "Worthy" and most recently launched "Braids Take A Day", a young-adult novel where she explores themes of self-discovery and culture in a way that is fresh, fun & uniquely her own. On this episode, Zainab Boladae will be chatting to Daniel about how exploring different cultures impacts her work, combining levity with heavier themes in her work & the value of taking time away and looking after yourself when in the midst of a project. Plus, Zainab will tease what's to come next in her supremely diverse career. All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". Zainab Boladale - https://boladale.com Zainab's Book "Braids Take A Day" - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/braids-take-a-day-9781788494427?srsltid=AfmBOooYgUB0tqJjjsXPPJJObGw9RwR86Ojr3A_DQgypsMlq7zpfFaB8 Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠ Email - [email protected]

In the first conversation on Season Two of "Creatively Me" Daniel is joined by Asbestos, an Irish street-artist whose work has been seen across the Irish urban landscape since 2003. Asbestos is best known for the "Lost" series of prints, the Cork City mural "What Is Home" and a series of chalk drawings on blackboards that allow the public to engage and alter the piece as they wish. This work, and more of Asbestos's artistry is featured heavily in the new Irish documentary-film "Don't Forget To Remember" which chronicles his mother's lived experience with Alzheimers. On this episode, Asbestos discusses the makings of himself as as an artist, the vulnerabilities and themes in his work and the importance of telling one's own story. Plus, he'll give listeners a glimpse into making a film funded by the Irish Arts Council. All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me". Asbestos - https://www.artofasbestos.com Don't Forget To Remember - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5oeCWyVsI Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠ Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠ Email - [email protected]

Daniel welcomes you back to "Creatively Me" with an introduction to the new season, an insight into what to expect & a look at what he's been up to since wrapping Season One. Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030 Connect with Daniel on Instagram - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/ Daniel on IMDB - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY Email - [email protected]

On today's episode, the final one of the summer mini-series, Daniel spotlights some of the best events relating to literature across Ireland this summer. Guests speakers include Sarah Webb (Read Children's Books Ireland) Eimear O'Herlihy (West Cork Literary Festival) Gillian Hennessy (Triskel Arts Centre) Irish Artists for Palestine ⁠⁠https://irishartistsforpalestine.com⁠⁠ Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund ⁠⁠https://www.pcrf.net⁠⁠ Donate to Support Gaza ⁠⁠https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?⁠⁠⁠⁠form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE⁠⁠ Bloomsday - https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie Dalkey Film Festival - https://www.dalkeybookfestival.org Read Children's Books Ireland - https://childrensbooksireland.ie West Cork Literary Festival - https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-festival/ Crawford Art Gallery - https://crawfordartgallery.ie Cork Opera House - https://www.corkoperahouse.ie Triskel Arts Centre - https://triskelartscentre.ie Daniel's Recommended Summer Reads: The Perks of Being a Wallflower - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/perks-of-being-a-wallflower-pb-9781847394071 Small Things Like These - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/small-things-like-these-pb-9780571368709 Open Water - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/open-water-pb-9780241448786⁠ Watch "Graduation Day" - https://vimeo.com/936573830

In this episode of the summer mini-series of "Creatively Me", Daniel walks listeners through the best film festivals in Ireland this summer. Guest speakers include Gerard O'Leary (Beara Film Festival) Gillian Hennessy (Triskel Arts Centre) & Olivia Fahy (GeekIreland). Irish Artists for Palestine ⁠https://irishartistsforpalestine.com⁠ Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund ⁠https://www.pcrf.net⁠ Donate to Support Gaza ⁠https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?⁠⁠form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE⁠ Beara Film Festival https://www.bearafilmfest.ie Triskel Arts Centre https://triskelartscentre.ie Night at the Movies (Cork Concert Orchestra) https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-night-at-the-movies-tickets-905090880187 Galway Film Fleadh https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com DocsIreland https://docsireland.ie Boyne Valley Film Festival https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873654724 Gaze LGBTQIA Festival https://www.gaze.ie GeekIreland https://geekireland.com

In this episode of the summer mini-series of "Creatively Me", Daniel walks listeners through the best music-related events in Ireland this summer. Also featured is the work of Irish Artists for Palestine, who utilise their musicianship to fundraise to all those affected by the atrocities in Palestine. Guest speakers include Helen Dawson (West Cork Chamber Music Festival) Sara O'Donovan (Masters of Tradition Festival) & May Kay (Irish Artists for Palestine). Irish Artists for Palestine https://irishartistsforpalestine.com Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund https://www.pcrf.net Donate to Support Gaza https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE West Cork Festivals https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/ Sea Sessions https://www.seasessions.com/lineup Dublin Chamber Music Festival https://dicmf.com Kaleidoscope Festival https://www.kaleidoscopefestival.ie

Welcome to your guide to a creative summer! Host Daniel Heaphy returns to "Creatively Me" with a summer-themed mini-series, highlighting the best creative events and all that Ireland has to offer this summer in regards to art and entertainment. In this opening episode, Daniel welcomes you back and sets-up what is to come.

On this final episode of Season #1 of “Creatively Me”, Daniel chats about “Graduation Day” his newest short film streaming on Vimeo from Friday, April 19th. Daniel did this film as part of his thesis in his MA in Film & Screen Media. He’ll be chatting not only the course, but the making of the film from pre-production to post-production. Along the way, you’ll hear from cast and crew on the film & will get an exclusive sneak peek of the short. Plus, Daniel wraps up the first season of “Creatively Me”. “Graduation Day” is written, edited & directed by Daniel Heaphy. It stars Grace Keelin, Daniel Heaphy, Michael Collins & Catherine Taylor. Soundtrack by Tebi Rex, Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets, Tadhg Williams & Johnny Roche. Score by Mathias Levy Valensi. Director of Photography George Lynch. Production Assistant Kristina Nebylova. Sound by Adam Byrne & Ronin Scuffins. Extras Savni Koldikar & Cian Casey. Watch Now: https://vimeo.com/936573830

For this penultimate episode of Season #1, Daniel welcomes Edain O’Donnell. Edain is an artist and creative director who has worked on the art department on several respected and high profile film and television projects. She has contributed to Irish classics such as The Wind That Shakes the Barley. She’s recently worked on Holding, the television adaptation of the Graham Norton book of the same name. It was during her time working on that project that Edain pursued the idea of setting up a film studio, which she is now the co-founder of alongside a slew of talented Irish artists and filmmakers. The West Cork Film Studios is described as a new leading light in TV and Film Production in Ireland, and is simply emblematic of the tremendous talent this country has in the world of visual media. Today Edain will be chatting about her own creativity, the process of establishing the studio and will give an insight into not only what it offers others, but what it has given her on both a professional and personal level. All of this & more on Episode #11 of "Creatively Me".

MTU Cork School of Music Graduate Mathias Levy Valensi joins me on today's episode. Mathias hails from France and journeyed into the world of music in his early teens when he first began playing the piano. Today he is a film and media composer, but his individualistic musical style has extended even beyond that to working alongside the likes of Andrea Corr. Mathias has collaborated with Daniel on four films to date. Today Mathias will enlighten us about finding individualistic style as a composer, working to achieve not only your vision but the vision of others as a creative person, and documenting his process in creating a memorable score.  All of this & more on Episode 10 of "Creatively Me".

On today's episode, Daniel is joined by Mike Gibson - an artist whose signature and unique style has drawn him notoriety and acclaim. You need only look at his TikTok page to see the over 100 thousand followers he has that eatery await each time he posts a new art piece. His recognisable work typically features that of a celebrity, mostly a musican, in amongst beautiful inscribed lyrics that relates to said star. His work ranges from depictions of stars from Matthew Perry to Miley Cyrus. His latest art-piece has been recognised by pop superstar Ariana Grande. Today, Mike will be chatting all about pop culture, his signature style, utilising social media to create a business out of his creative passion, and his relationship to his work, when what was once a hobby becomes a career. All of this & more on Episode 9 of "Creatively Me".

Triona Campbell - an Emmy nominated producer and young-adult author joined Daniel on this week's episode of "Creatively Me." Moving smoothly from different areas of creativity, from podcasting, to film and television, to novel writing, Triona is a forced to be reckoned with. Today, Triona will enlighten listeners on the importance of storytelling in all it’s various formats, the use of technology in how story-telling and how she takes contemporary topics from the world around us and places it into her work - namely, AI, which Triona has explored extensively for her novel writing. She’ll be discussing her views on where AI is going and the impact it’ll have in the creative world. Furthermore, she'll offer an insight into the innovation of the gaming industry today. All this and more on Episode 8 of "Creatively Me."

Daniel is joined by Eileen Cardona on today's episode of "Creatively Me" - a model and creative director whose versatility in the way she presents herself in front of the camera, has landed her collaborations with the likes of MobJournal and Lifestyle Sports. She has also appeared in several music videos. Eileen will be talking about representation in creativity, how the most seemingly mundane forms of creativity benefits her on a day to day basis, how different cultures seep their way into her art, and will give us a glimpse into the insecurities that everyone, but specifically a creative person can have. All of this and more on Episode 7 of "Creatively Me".

Not only is Daragh Fleming's work compelling and uniquely ambitious, it is no doubt making a big difference in the lives of those who come to it. A writer & mental health advocate, Daragh's work aims to break the stigma surrounding mental well-being, whilst being thoroughly entertaining a compelling. He is the writer of the acclaimed "Lonely Boy," "Poems That Were Written On Trains, But Weren't About Trains" & "Enigmatic", which have all achieved acclaim. Today Daragh will be opening up candidly in a complex and nuanced chat about mental health and it’s relationship with the arts, the ways in which creativity aids one’s mental wellbeing and discusses the mantra of getting something good out of something bad in approaching one’s creative work.  All this and more on Episode 6 of "Creatively Me". Links and Resources: Jigsaw: https://jigsaw.ie/talk-online/live-chat/ Alone: https://alone.ie Senior Line: https://www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline Pieta: https://www.pieta.ie/how-we-can-help/helpline/ Text About It: https://www.textaboutit.ie

Photographer Charles Moriarty - best known for photographing Amy Winehouse for her debut album "Frank" joins Daniel on this week's episode of "Creatively Me". After moving from Dublin to London, he became a stills photographer in the music industry and on the London social scene. Charles will be chatting all about his earliest experiences with photography, his inspirations, his time photographing Amy Winehouse and gives us an insight what it’s like to be involved in the stills department on a major blockbuster. He’ll chat about what he sees when he reflects back on his own work, how the photography industry has changed over time, and approaching nude subjects in photographs. All of this and more on Episode 5 of "Creatively Me".