Mark Jones has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The Starving Artist Myth, challenges long-standing stereotypes about creative careers, advocating for the economic and social value they contribute to the world.
Mark is an accomplished educator, producer and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology and education and his insight into the evolving landscape of creative industries. He is the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art and Design at Sheridan College and the former Director at the Seneca Film Institute, both in Ontario, Canada.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Mark about why the starving artist stereotype is so pervasive even though it misrepresents the reality of creative fields, how a combination of passion and commitment is key for a creative career, and how society can better support creatives.
Say hi to Mark:
Website - starvingartistmyth.com
Instagram - @starvingartistmyth
Facebook - /starvingartistmyth
LinkedIn: /mark-j-4076983
----
Creative Pulse Podcast socials:
Instagram: creativepulsepodcast
Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.