Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

In this episode of Knowledge Exchange, Andy Procopis, a media professional, creative writer and stand-up comedian discusses his journey into comedy later in his life, how he balances his career with his passion for comedy through purposeful time budgeting, and the concept of 'ikigai' in finding one's purpose. 

00:00 Media and comedy journey

03:15 The courage to try stand-up comedy 

05:39 Balancing and budgeting your 168 hours a week

07:28 Finding Your Ikigai