About

Hearth Tales brings you the voices of artists, musicians, and visionaries, offering insights and guidance for your own creative path.

Hearth Tales was born from a period of isolation while Rich McCoy worked remotely as a Creative Lead. He missed the camaraderie and inspiring conversations with creative individuals, yearning to hear about their passions and the challenges they faced. To combat this, he created a space where he could engage in these conversations, hoping to shed light and offer inspiration to those seeking to take a creative path in life.

Hearth Tales found a new home on Fresh FM community radio station during a period when Rich McCoy was "between jobs" and living off-grid in a converted bus. While exploring the challenges of navigating local council regulations on his unconventional living situation, he was invited to participate in an interview for the "Building Bridges 101" programme. This unexpected opportunity led to an invitation to host his own show, a challenge Rich readily embraced, and Hearth Tales was born anew.

The vision for HearthTales is a world where the flames of creativity burn bright, inspiring aspiring artists to ignite their own passions and empowering established creators to share their wisdom and guide the next generation of visionaries. Born from a profound respect for the artistry and experiences of the creative community, HearthTales seeks to celebrate and amplify these unique voices.

Through a series of captivating interviews, HearthTales invites you to immerse yourself in the stories of accomplished artists, musicians, writers, and visionaries who have walked the path of creative pursuit. Their narratives are a tapestry of insight, advice, and heartfelt reflections, offering a guiding light for your own artistic journey.

The creator of Hearth Tales is Rich McCoy, an artist, maker, designer, and lover of people and their stories. A Creative and Digital Product Design Director by profession, he originally hails from the UK, was raised in Africa, and now resides in a humble self build off grid home in the Tasman region of New Zealand.

At HearthTales, we promise to honour and respect the voices that grace our platform. We strive to provide a safe and inclusive space for sharing, where creativity knows no boundaries. Our aim is to kindle the sparks of inspiration within each individual and build a supportive community that nurtures artistic growth.