This week's guest is <a href="https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/murugiah/" target="_blank">Murugiah</a>, the award-winning artist and designer who creates surreal and colourful artworks for Apple, Disney and Marvel. Born and raised in the UK with Sri Lankan heritage, Murugiah trained as an architect in London before choosing his current path. In this episode, we chat about the power of discovering who you truly are, and why it’s so important to ignore other people's expectations and stop comparing ourselves to others to follow our dreams.

This week's guest is Murugiah, the award-winning artist and designer who creates surreal and colourful artworks for Apple, Disney and Marvel. Born and raised in the UK with Sri Lankan heritage, Murugiah trained as an architect in London before choosing his current path. In this episode, we chat about the power of discovering who you truly are, and why it’s so important to ignore other people's expectations and stop comparing ourselves to others to follow our dreams.

This week's guest is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/murugiah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Murugiah</a>, the award-winning artist and designer who creates surreal and colourful artworks for Apple, Disney and Marvel. Born and raised in the UK with Sri Lankan heritage, Murugiah trained as an architect in London before choosing his current path. In this episode, we chat about the power of discovering who you truly are, and why it’s so important to ignore other people's expectations and stop comparing ourselves to others to follow our dreams.

Why your health depends on following your dreams, with Murugiah

Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey.

We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at <a href="http://www.creativeboom.com" target="_blank">www.creativeboom.com</a>.

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Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey. We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally. The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at www.creativeboom.com.

Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey.

We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at <a href="http://www.creativeboom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.creativeboom.com</a>.

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