As part of a series of conversations with professionals and scholars in the field of media, in this episode I sit down with Andy Wright, founder of Never Not Creative (dedicated to health and well-being in the media, marketing and advertising industry), CEO of Streamtime, and co-chair of Mentally Healthy (Australia).

Key issues in our conversation include the wakeup call so many in the creative sector experience at some point in their careers that propels them to take action regarding healthier work, the difference between coping mechanisms and (the need for) systemic change, the gap between leader intentions and employee perspectives when it comes to health and safety work policies, and the profound insight that the higher you get up the industry ladder, the less it is about you...For more information about Never Not Creative: nevernotcreative.orgThese interviews in part support the publication of my book (titled: Well-Being and Creative Careers: What Makes You Happy Can Also Make You Sick, out September 2025 with Intellect) on health, well-being and happiness in media work, and to showcase and celebrate the work so many people around the world are doing to advocate and promote these issues in media workplaces.Please follow, leave a comment, and check more updates on my Substack (markdeuze.substack.com).