The World Needs Creatives with Rachael Sardelich 29. Who We Are Being Called to Become with Damon Gameau
In this expansive conversation, filmmaker and changemaker Damon Gameau invites us to explore what it means to be an artist in a shifting world — and how imagination, courage, and beauty can help us reimagine the future.
Damon shares the personal practices that keep him grounded in the whirlwind of global activism and filmmaking, from slowing down to listen, to staying tethered to joy as a radical act. Together we explore the delicate balance between urgency and hope, the role of creativity in shaping culture, and what it takes to tell stories that move not just hearts, but collective action.
We talk about the importance of reframing despair into possibility, how to navigate the rising influence of AI, and why young voices hold such moral clarity for the times we’re in. Damon also opens up about anchoring his creative life in service — and the courage it takes to walk against the tide in pursuit of a regenerative future.
This episode is for every visionary mind and creative heart carrying the weight of the times: a reminder that the stories we tell shape the futures we inherit. It’s an invitation to create with care, imagine with boldness, and embody the hope the world so deeply needs.
Topics we explore:
- The role of artists in a burning world
- Balancing urgency with hope in storytelling
- Imagination and the rising influence of AI
- Grounding practices for a creative life in service
- Reframing despair into purposeful action
- His new project - Future Council
- The radical power of joy, beauty, and community
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The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling.
The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.