The Spark: Emily Penny on Kate Winslet, Fairies and Deputy Penny
- S10E178
- 24:45
- November 13th 2025
We're back with another instalment of The Spark, Creative Boom's bonus episode that gets under the skin of each week's guest. This time, host Katy Cowan is joined by Emily Penny – brand strategist, writer and founder of Be Colourful.
In this after-show, Emily reveals the actress she's convinced should play her in the movie of her life, the hill she'd happily die on when it comes to creative work, and why she secretly believes in fairies. She talks about childhood obsessions, her love of condiments, and the magazine she launched at the age of nine.
It's warm, funny and full of surprises... the perfect companion to her full conversation with Katy, released earlier this week.
The Creative Boom Podcast
Creative Boom's founding editor Katy Cowan talks to designers, illustrators, animators and creative thinkers about what it really takes to build a creative life. The highs, the lows, and everything the highlight reel leaves out. Honest, warm, and occasionally sweary... just like the best conversations always are.
Meet the Host
Katy Cowan is the founding editor of Creative Boom, a global platform, podcast, and community that champions creatives and helps them build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
With over 25 years in media, PR, and marketing, she started out in broadcast journalism before co-founding digital consultancy Boomerang in 2007, working with clients including the BBC, TATA Group, and Manchester City Football Club.
In 2009, she launched Creative Boom to support creatives who felt overlooked or unsure of their path. Today, it reaches over a million people each month and has partnered with brands like Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Canon, and Wix.
Now fully focused on Creative Boom, Katy is on a mission to make the creative industry feel more open, honest, and accessible. Through her work, she helps artists and designers feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.