Episode #271: Harnessing your Creative Genius with Anthony Q. Farrell

Nov 30, 2023

So many people who identify as "creative" struggle to turn their skills into a viable and fulfilling career. While the arts and other creative fields may be tough to break into, learning from those who’ve found success can help you boost your own chances of getting that big break!

My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big has not only carved out a place for themselves in their chosen creative field, they’re now creating work for other talented and aspiring creatives. Anthony Q. Farrell is a BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer, producer, occasional director, comedian, and actor, and the creator of CTV’s delightful workplace comedy Shelved, which follows the lives of the employees and patrons of a fictional library in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.

Anthony’s career has taken him to some wonderful places, including writing for (and appearing as an extra in) NBC’s HUGELY popular sitcom The Office! During this conversation, Anthony shares the steps that he took along his path to creative success, his thoughts on the origin of creativity, his creative role models, and how he’s juggled his multiple interests. As a bonus, he even reveals some behind-the-scenes TV trivia!

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