🎙️ In this episode of the What Really Matters podcast, we sit down with Kirk to explore identity, creativity, class, and what happens when your sense of self becomes deeply tied to the work you do.
Kirk shares his story of growing up working class in Bristol, finding belonging through music and youth culture, and carving out opportunities through creativity, obsession, and determination. He reflects honestly on success, burnout, and the difficult process of rebuilding purpose beyond work alone.
We explore:
- Growing up working class and navigating identity and belonging
- Finding purpose and opportunity through music and youth culture
- Creativity, obsession, and the pressure to succeed
- Class, access, and who gets to lead and make decisions
- Burnout, wellbeing, and redefining success
- Mentorship, structure, and building a healthier future
- What young people need to thrive creatively and economically today
🎧 A raw and reflective conversation about purpose, pressure, creativity, and what it really means to build a life — not just a career.
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