Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.In this engaging 'End Of Year Special' episode, David John Clark hosts a discussion with Melanie Perry, Julie Hyde Mew, and Pip Edwards about the importance of creative communities. They explore how these communities provide support, foster collaboration, and help creatives thrive, especially in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.TakeawaysCreative communities are vital for support and collaboration.COVID-19 highlighted the need for human connection.Cr38ives community fosters creativity and business growth.Online and in-person communities both have unique benefits.Actors and artists thrive in supportive environments.Community helps navigate the ups and downs of creative careers.Belonging to a community enhances mental health.Creative people often face unique challenges and need support.Collaboration within communities leads to innovative projects.Human connection remains essential despite technological advances.Check-out the Cr38ives community for yourself.And reach out to Pip Edwards for any support  such as self-taping or mentoring. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show by becoming a paid subscriber (you can cancel at any time) by clicking the 'Support' button in your player and you will have the opportunity to be a part of the live recordings prior to release.And please Rate the show on IMDB.This episode was recorded on RiversideFM - click the link to join and record. And I listen to my favourite podcasts on TrueFans. TrueFans is a podcasting marketplace where listeners discover the podcasts they love but only pay the price they want for the value they receive. Download in your Apple or Google playstores. Check out The Secret Actor Society a community and educational platform to help propel your career forward. Use this link for 40% off your first two payments (after two free trial months.) I am a huge advocate for and user of WeAudition - an online community for self-taping and auditions. Use the PROMO code: LATEBLOOMER for 25% of your membership.