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At it&#8217;s heart, the series is about transformation; how crafts, art and design can move from passion projects to sustainable income streams, and how creative voices, both local and international, can inspire each other.<\/p>\n<p>The Creativity Chats podcast series takes listeners on a journey through Irish creativity, exploring how crafts, art and design can become sustainable enterprises. 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