Struggling to turn networking into real opportunity? Calodagh McCumiskey unpacks how creatives can use collaboration and connection to unlock growth. In this hands-on session, learn how to find your tribe, make cross-sector partnerships work, and transform casual conversations into lasting professional relationships. With a focus on fun, purposeful networking, this episode is a must-listen for creatives ready to expand their reach and build community.

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.

For more information on this series go to https://carlow.ie/ Special thanks to: Carlow County Council – Culture Team & Stakeholders. Executive producers were Kieran Comerford, John Shortall and Lisa Hutton for Carlow County Council with sound production design by SwanMcG.