029: How Do You Do It All? The Art of Building a Creative Portfolio Career
"You need to help potential employers to not feel confused by you doing many different things and actually showing that your work and how you see things and how you're building your career, there is a cohesion to it in some ways."
Stephen Moyhinhan
Discover how to build a meaningful creative portfolio career with clarity and confidence. In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan unpack the realities of multi-stranded creative work, from navigating fear, financial pressure, and burnout to understanding identity, purpose, and the “why” behind your choices. Together, they explore the challenges and fears that arise when roles don’t quite fit, and the freedom that comes from making decisions aligned with your long-term goals and values. A grounding, insightful conversation for anyone balancing multiple passions and shaping a creative career on their own terms.
Chapters
Welcome & What Is a Portfolio Career?
Evolving Paths
Balancing Passion and Practicality
Making It Work Together
Guidance for Emerging Creatives
Learning and Letting Go
Balance and Burnout
Editing Your Portfolio
Communication and Clarity
Defining Your Identity
Visibility and Online Presence
Advice for the Next Generation
Closing Thoughts
To get in touch with Sarah visit www.sarahperrymovement.com and follow @sarahperrymovement on Instagram.
To get in touch with Stephen visit www.stephenmoynihan.net and follow @stmoynihan on Instagram.