The Unapologetic Designer Podcast: Recent Episodes

Kenzi Green Design

Providing a judgement free space to discuss controversial design topics and expose the raw truth about life as a designer.

Hosted by Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design, a North Carolina based brand and web design studio. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunapologeticdesigner/support

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Brand messaging and positioning are challenges almost every designer faces. In this episode, I'm chatting with Jen from Hello June Creative and the Better Brand Designer podcast about how to finally nail your brand messaging so clients are eager to work with you! I personally hired Jen to refine my own brand messaging, and she was worth every penny. If you're feeling lost about who you're speaking to, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for!

Follow Jen → https://www.instagram.com/hellojunecreative/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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While we often hear stories of designers leaving their 9-5 to dive into full-time entrepreneurship, it's less common to hear about those who choose to return. In today's episode, we're sitting down with Tiff to discuss why, after building a successful design business, she’s decided that going back to a 9-5 aligns better with her long-term goals.

Follow Tiff → https://www.instagram.com/bytiffc/

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The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Michelle jumped into VIP days when they became the latest trend, but after completing nearly 40, she found herself burned out and facing some hard truths about the service. Now, she's on a mission to reposition herself as a full-service experience designer. This episode explores how various service offerings can meet your needs in different seasons of life, helping you choose the right fit as your circumstances evolve.

Follow Michelle → https://www.instagram.com/michellemariestudio/

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Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This year challenged creative business owners, including The Brief Collective, in ways we never expected.

We faced tough lessons in leadership, made really BAD big investment decisions, and learned how to be more intentional with our time. Ultimately, we realized that while caring about others is essential, it doesn’t pay the bills. In this episode, we're getting real and reflecting on the missteps we made and the valuable insights we've gained as we head into 2025, stronger and more focused than ever.

The bartender reading our email: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_dQ-wgRgZ7/

Coach Marisa's episode on not being able to pay the nanny: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/I-couldnt-pay-the-nanny-then-I-booked-a-14K-design-client-e2l88ek/a-a7qeivn

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Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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For the first time ever, we get to hear from a client's perspective - where her design vision turned into a high ticket nightmare.

This episode explores the complexities of client relationships, communication, and the critical role of discernment in the design process. If you're looking to hire a designer or are a designer yourself - this episode is a MUST LISTEN!

Follow Katrina https://www.instagram.com/katrinaforeal/

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The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Amanda & Cass at Foxtrot Branding reveal why those $20K projects, while impressive, aren't always as profitable as they seem. In this episode, they break down the hidden challenges behind big-ticket clients, offering insights into why sometimes, less can be more when it comes to profitability.

Follow Them https://www.instagram.com/Foxtrotbranding/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In light of a significant event this week involving two prominent designers, I felt compelled to make this episode. Whether you're building a brand, fostering a community, or sharing your experiences online, this episode is a must listen.

I'll be sharing what it truly means to be transparent in a responsible way and how our actions online can impact the lives of others.

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Asia booked $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy University at The Brief Collective. In this episode, we discuss her design journey, how she attracted graphic design clients, and the mindset shifts she had to make in order to get here.

If you’re a designer wanting to grow your brand & website design business, this episode is for you!

Follow Asia https://www.instagram.com/aiscreates/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Elizabeth McCravy shares details about her design journey, transitioning from the glamorized corporate design world to discovering her true calling in freelancing. In this episode, we unpack the misconceptions about working for others, challenge societal views on 'work,' and explore why your career doesn't have to be something you dread.

Follow Elizabeth https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Last year, I invested $5,500 into a Pinterest manager, hoping to start booking clients through Pinterest. I wanted to leverage Pinterest since it's less demanding compared to platforms like Instagram or TikTok. Listen to this episode to hear about my results 7 months after making that investment.

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Whether you offer day rates or not, this thought-provoking episode explores the long-term impacts of marketing services based solely on speed within the creative industry.

Follow Laura https://www.instagram.com/lauraevans.co

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠

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If you want to learn how to use AI to your advantage as a designer, chat about the sims, or simply sit in on a conversation where we revisit childhood creativity, this is the episode for you.

Morgan's AI Mockup Workshop https://gumroad.com/a/332576275/bslxgh

Follow Morgan https://www.instagram.com/thelogolassie/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online ⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠

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Lucy Eden Design discusses her experience building a design business and navigating challenges with unaligned clients. This episode is a good reminder that maintaining a structured design process and confidently turning down clients who don't align with your vision is important for success.

Follow Lucy https://www.edenbrands.us/links

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠

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This episode serves as a powerful reminder that business comes with its ups and downs, and it's crucial to keep pushing forward during the lows to achieve the highs. Coach Marisa dives into money mindset triggers, shares her experience of growing up homeless, and discusses her journey to landing a $14k design project when she needed it the most.(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

Unlock Secret Episodes ⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously ⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠

Podcast IG Page → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠

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Designers often times think they need a "viral video" or huge following to book clients but that could not be further from the truth! In today's episode, Bri a DBA graduate and designer, shares her experience building a design business that attracts dream clients while having LESS than 1200 followers on Instagram.

Follow Bri → https://www.instagram.com/untamedstudios.co/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

Unlock Secret Episodes https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course
Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner

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Radical self responsibility is required to build a successful business and in today’s episode, Kelsey from Coming Up Roses shares her tips for squiggly creatives, the dilemma of perfectionism, and the lessons she has learned transitioning from designer to coach.

Her private podcast → ⁠https://unique-frost-816.myflodesk.com/h96k3n8n50⁠

Follow Kels On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cominguproses.co/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

Unlock Secret Episodes https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course
Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner

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Learn how I attracted a $10K design client using the app Threads. This app is great for those of you who have trouble consistently posting video content and want to explore a different platform other than Instagram & TikTok!

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

Unlock Secret Episodes https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course
Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner

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Ever wondered what working on projects over $100K is like? In this episode, Kady Sandel of Aventive Academy reveals her experience collaborating with a branding agency on a $250,000 project, securing clients exclusively through SEO, and leveraging networking to launch her design business.

Wealthy Client Blueprint → https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/

Follow Kady On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/aventiveacademy/

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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Picture your designs being worn by celebrities, showcased on television, and stocked in the most popular stores. Now, imagine that despite this success, your role as the creative force behind these products remains unknown.

This was the reality for Emy Dyer, and she's ready to reveal more about her journey and the experiences that shaped her design career.

Emy's YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/H0xD1JzoLVk?si=wM09bCIftC01ndG8

Follow Emy On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/itsemydyer/

Her Website → https://emydyer.com/

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

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Emma is a designer located in the UK and shares her journey going from corporate to print shop side hustle to full time brand & web designer. We also dive into our feelings regarding the current state of various social media platforms as designers.

Follow Emma → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmastudio/

Her Print Shop → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmaltd/

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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I launched a new service and it totally flopped. I did teasers, email marketing, a waitlist, and all the things you're "supposed to do" but it didn't matter. Here's how I handle things when they don't workout as intended.

Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/

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My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had to break through to get to where we are.Our Workshops → https://thebriefcollective.com/resourcesFollow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/coursePodcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

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Ayanna shares how she was able to overcome imposter syndrome as a designer which allowed her to book her first $15,000 client project.

If you're struggling with comparison, confidence, or simply want to learn hear how other designers are booking high ticket clients, this episode is for you!

Follow Ayanna → https://www.instagram.com/ayanni.psd/

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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Kendra shares her transformational story in this episode going from a self proclaimed college dropout to a mother and successful brand design business owner. If you need encouragement or an ounce of hope, this episode is for you.

Follow Kendra → https://www.instagram.com/kendraco.design/

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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Our team at The Brief Collective just got back from hosting our first ever in person designer retreat where we got to meet some of our DBA graduates in real life, make content, and connect on a whole new level.

In this episode, we are sharing more about the experience and what it took to make it happen!

Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/coursePodcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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Colleen worked in the corporate world but wanted to start her own design business for more freedom. However, she found herself working twice as hard for less pay as a freelancer. In this episode, she shares the exact steps she took to get out of the starving artist mentality and create a design business that is truly sustainable.

Follow Colleen → https://www.instagram.com/colleengoldhorn_creativeco

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

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Often times we think we're doing someone a favor by pricing our services low but in reality we are doing BOTH ourselves and clients a disservice. In this episode, Marisa and I share how pricing one of our programs too low created serious consequences for our brand.Starving Artist Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.myflodesk.com/break Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/coursePodcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

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Your flow state is a magical place, it's where you're having so much fun doing an activity that you lose track of time and do your best work. Flow state allows me to get more done faster and of higher quality so today I want to share some tips about how to enter your flow state.

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After building a successful design business, hiring team members, growing her social media, and working with lots of different industries, Katie found herself in a dry spell and truly thought her design business was ending forever. Listen to find out what she did to save her business and how she’s redefining success as a creative.

This is one of the most vulnerable and candid conversations to ever air on the podcast, it’s a must listen for any designer.

Follow Katie → https://www.instagram.com/rareform.studio

Her Website → https://rareformstudio.co.uk/

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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Going viral might appear to happen "overnight" but in this episode we discuss why Emily's video went viral and what she has been doing for years leading up to this point. We also take a deep dive into the aftermath of a viral video and discuss some reasons you may NOT want to go viral.

Follow Emily → https://instagram.com/augustavehouse

Her Podcast → https://augustavehouse.com/podcast

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9

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It does not matter how many followers you have, how long you've been in business, or how good of a designer you are, your inquiries can suddenly disappear at any point in time. I started 2024 with zero clients, here's what I did.

Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/

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When we first started The Brief Collective - Design Biz Academy we envisioned a program that would support designers at any level but we ultimately wanted to help designers break the starving artist mentality and we weren't doing that by offering graphic design courses. Listen to find out why we made this big change to DBA and what it means for the future of our community.

Enroll In Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course

Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/

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Most people have the goal of scaling their business into a design agency but that path isn't for everyone. Today Jay is sharing how switching from an agency model to a personal brand was the key to unlocking more design clients and a fulfilling business.

Follow Jay → https://www.instagram.com/jayclaytondesign/

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Nicole from Nicole Weber Design is returning to the podcast to discuss her business expansion, a new office, new team members, rebranding, and restructuring her design packages to match these changes!

We also discuss the difficulty of low ticket clients.

Our previous episode → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/Multi-Six-Figure-Logo-Design-Business-With-Nicole-Weber-Design-e253uvr

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Stop calling the bare minimum your “best”, it’s not. This episode is all about sacrifice and facing the reality of what it takes to build a design business. I’m also opening up about the impact coaching designers has had on both my business and myself.

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Today Robin from Brands By Robin shares her incredible journey going from $50 projects to booking her first $10,000 client in under one year. Robin shares key mindset shifts that allowed her to book a $10K client, charge more, and discusses her personal Design Biz Academy experience.

Robin's Brand Strategy Course → https://www.brandsbyrobin.com/thebrainsformula

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Learn how to overcome your “lack of confidence” and tackle those tasks you’ve been avoiding. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to build your confidence and sharing how I’ve personally built mine over the last 5 years as a brand designer.

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Coach Marisa and I (Coach Kenzi) are going to be coaching a designer into booking their very first $10,000 design client and you get to listen to it all!!! In this episode we interview a designer, discuss ways to overcome their challenges, and provide a game plan that will set them up for success. If you're struggling to grow your design business or simply feel alone in the world of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.Client Camp 2.0 Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.com/client-camp

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Attraction Marketing Episode → https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xdGZgBmrgRGaqGCVtJUm0?si=vwxp8p3dQQCn7HQ941euWw

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In our previous episode, we discussed strategies for attracting bigger clients through website design services. Today, we'll be sharing our top methods for creating content and marketing your website design services effectively!

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One of the EASIEST ways to book bigger design projects is by becoming an "all in one solution" for clients by offering brand and website design. In this episode, Marisa & I discuss how we got into website design on Showit, why website strategy is more important than looks, and how it allows us to book $10,000 + design clients.

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If you've been wanting to make fonts, sell fonts on Creative Market, or create passive income streams as a graphic designer, this is the episode for you! Abby from Abby Leighton Studio shares her design story and sheds light on the truth about "passive income" revenue streams.

Abby's Font Course → https://www.abbyleighton.com/fontrepreneur

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Can growing a social media following actually change your life? Will it help you make more money? Will it get you more clients? In today's episode you're going to find out what life is like for a small, medium, and large creator.

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These are the 3 main ways you can grow your Instagram account in my experience going from 0 followers to 61,000. If you feel like you're doing everything right but aren't growing, I've been there and this episode is for you.

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Setting boundaries as a designer is not only challenging but scary. In today's episode I'm sharing some of my MUST HAVE boundaries for designers and what they've taught me over the past few years about running my design studio.

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Izzy from IP Design Studio explains how she utilizes multi-sensory brand design to create various touch points for customers. We discuss the power of brand strategy, bad clients, and good experiences.

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Ottawa Design Club: https://ottdesign.club/index.html

New York Design Club: https://www.nydesign.club/

Creative DeZine (Episode 1): https://creativecloud.adobe.com/cc/discover/video/Creative-DeZine-Create-Your-Very-Own-Zine-Character-with-Izzy-Poirier/21591?locale=en

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Making $30k a month as a designer sounds like a dream but my experience was far from that. I'm incredibly grateful to have made this income but it took a toll on my mental and physical health. In this episode, I'm sharing how I made $30K, where I went wrong, and what I plan to do in the future to avoid the same issues.

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While many designers focus on honing their skills, perfecting their portfolios, and staying updated with the latest trends, there's a fundamental element they often neglect - their mindset and its direct correlation to financial success.

It's easy to dismiss mindset as a fluffy concept or something reserved for life coaches, but the truth is, it's pivotal for every profession, especially in the world of design. Why? Because mindset influences how we approach challenges, how we present our work, negotiate our worth, and even how we interact with clients. If designers don't understand this connection, they might find themselves stuck in a creative rut or, worse, undervaluing their unique contributions.

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Have you ever uncharged on a project because you were so excited about working with the client? Same. Today's episode was inspired by my client with two million followers that never once mentioned my company after they rebranded and tipped me $500!! Then again, they only owed me a paid invoice.

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Today, Lee from Natural Lee Creative reveals her Fiverr-started design journey and its impact on her well-being and business. We're discussing how the platform works, why it fuels toxic behavior, and how to transition from cheap clients to high quality design work.

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Today I'm sharing some creative ways to make more money as a graphic designer that don't involve "passive income". These might sound like small changes but together they amount to a lot of additional income as a designer!

YouTube Version Of This Episode: https://youtu.be/dVQe_uVh7vw 💸 My Invoicing Software: https://app.hellobonsai.com/invite/328847bc How I Booked A $15,000 Graphic Design Client: https://youtu.be/fC9Vr0lMPVg How To Make A Media Kit That Lands Brand Deals: https://youtu.be/7agol2GxVb8 Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner


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Christina from Super Lunar Design Co joins me today to share about her viral Canva logo redesign videos, talk about her first year as a full time designer, and vent about common designer frustrations.

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We've allowed the "starving artist" mentality to continue for so long that the market thinks creative jobs aren't anything but hobbies. Stephanie Lynn, a luxury photographer, joins us today to discuss how it's our duty as creatives to change this narrative and set the industry standard.

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Indigo is one of my DBA graduates and an Alumni member that spent the last two years living in a van while building her brand design business. Today she's giving us an inside look at what it's like to build a business while constantly being on the road and having multiple creative passions.

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Every designer's first client project is scary so today I want to share the full story about my first ever logo design client! This client taught me a lot about being a freelancer and how important having a design process is.

Designer Pricing Guide → https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641cae0cfdc205d62dc7f1a9

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Over the past 5 years I've made some really terrible investments but I've also made some really good ones. Today I want to share all about these investments so that you can learn from my experience and avoid making the same mistakes I made!

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Good business decisions aren't made based on emotion but often times we find our emotions getting wrapped up in our work, our clients, and business decisions. Today Coach Marisa and I are discussing when to use emotions in business and how to avoid emotional based decisions that might hinder your growth!

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Erik is a Creative Director from Uncommon Crowd that prides himself in giving no BS insight for creatives. Today he is sharing his design industry hot takes and a little history about his design journey.

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We are huge advocates for self care BUT it can become toxic when it's used incorrectly. Today I'm joined by Coach Marisa, my co-founder behind The Brief Collective to discuss the difference between self care and self discipline as an entrepreneur.

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Rachel from Oktober Designs shares her experiences as an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur, discusses rainbow capitalism, and her beliefs as a business owner.

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It's easy to copy others in the design industry but how does this approach impact a brand's reputation and credibility in the long run? The Brief Collective is opening up about personal encounters with copycats, sharing tips to avoid copying, and discussing what it means to be "authentic".

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Confronting The Designer That Copied Me Episodehttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/Confronting-The-Designer-That-Copied-Me-e1ompki/a-a7qeivn


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Nicole Weber Design is known for her incredible multi-logo concept approach to logo design. In this episode, she's sharing her creative process, design story, and talking numbers. Discover how she cultivates her ideas, nurtures her creativity, and manages 15 + design projects at a time.

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The past two weeks have been wild from being fired by a client for the first time ever to having my content stolen, there's a lot going on in my design world right now and I'm ready to spill the tea! #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #designclients #nightmareclients

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Cinclair at CinxDesigns recently made the decision to leave her full-time 6-figure job at one of the world's largest consulting firms in search of happiness and fulfillment as a full time brand designer. Discover the inspiring journey from comfort to courage, wealth to passion, and stability to thrilling unpredictability. This episode is a must-listen for those dreaming of quitting their jobs for design.

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Our brand photoshoots at The Brief Collective require the same preparation and time as some weddings! Since we all live in different states we have to make the most out of our time together which means taking over 3,000 brand photos in 2 days, creating content, and capturing B-Roll. Today we're diving deep into the behind the scenes of planning a brand photoshoot with our creative photo director (Coach Marisa), House Mom (Sophie), and Me (Kenzi/Your Host).

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Passive income is often portrayed as a simple and effortless way to achieve financial success. However, the reality is that it demands a considerable time investment, strategic marketing, and consistent support. Today I'm sharing my experience with "passive income" in the form of print on demand and digital products. #passiveincome #passiveincomeforcreatives #printondemand #digitalproducts

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Over the past few years minimalism has been painted in a negative light by the public but the true purpose behind minimalism can benefit our entire plant as a whole. Today I'm sharing how minimalism made me a better designer, improved various aspects of my life, and how you can start implementing it in your life now. #minimalism #minimalistdesign #branddesign #minimallogo

Less Is Now Netflix Documentary → https://www.netflix.com/title/81074662

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Discover the journey of a daring brand designer who took the plunge into full-time entrepreneurship! In this captivating podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of design, passion, and business success as our guest, Brands By Robin, shares valuable insights on building a thriving brand design business from the ground up. Get a behind the scenes look at overcoming challenges, utilizing design industry resources, and the power of Instagram for design clients. An inspiring conversation packed with actionable tips and advice for aspiring brand designers and creative entrepreneurs! #DesignEntrepreneur #FullTimeDesigner #BrandingExpert #CreativeBusiness #DesignInspiration #SuccessStories

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Megan Gersch and I share our honest thoughts on the new TikTok "dupe" app Clapper and Lemon8. These platforms are brand new to the social media world and might be sticking around for awhile. Lemon8 was created by the same company that created TikTok and has massive potential to challenge instagram yet again.

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Pricing yourself as a designer can be super hard which is why The Brief Collective created a 5 page designer pricing guide for free. We're going to be breaking down how the pricing guide works and why it's NOT a "plug & play" formula.

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Today I’m joined by Jess from Prairie Glow Studio to discuss the personal evolution you experience as you’re building a business, stepping out of your comfort zone, raising your prices, and finding out who you are at your core.

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Your business & life are intertwined to an extent and there will always be ups & downs. This episode is all about embracing your current season of business & life, overcoming anxiety, and giving yourself grace during the process. ✨

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Today I'm joined by Viviana to discuss her design journey, what it's like to be an underrated design YouTuber, and limiting beliefs!

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Her Template Shop → https://www.vivianagraphics.com/shop

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Noah Jennings joins me today to discuss his "on demand" design subscription agency, design trends, and his 1 million + follower count on TikTok!

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His Website → https://www.compoundcreative.co/

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Is the design industry actually inclusive or do we have a massive problem every creative needs to be working hard to change? Hania from Procrows Creative Co. shares her design journey and experience with ageism & racism among the design industry.

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Hannah from Waldrige Web Co is killing the social media game and today she's sharing details on how she came up with her new page series that's landing her dream clients left and right!! Hannah is also a DBA graduate, mompreneur, and will soon have her own podcast. 

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Ever wondered what a "design coach" is? Maybe you could benefit from one but don't know it or maybe you think that courses are just BS. Today I'm opening up about why I became a design coach and the struggles I have to deal with being in the education space while also running a design business.

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Joined by the face behind Corky Creative Co, Tati shares her insane client project where her client's logo was DENIED a trademark after project completion. Here's the full story, what happened, and what YOU can learn from it!

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I've been using attraction marketing in my own design business for years to attract and book high ticket design clients. Today we're going to be going into detail about what "attraction marketing" is and how to implement it inside your own design business to book more clients without being "salesy"!

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My co-founder of The Brief Collective & I discuss the jobs we had before we became designers and how those experiences shaped us into the business owners that we are today!

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Marisa from MB Creative Agency and my amazing co-founder behind The Brief Collective joins us on the podcast today to discuss building a design community, following your intuition, and what it means to pursue your dreams against all odds.

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Today I'm joined by an extremely multi-passionate entrepreneur, mom, and DBA graduate as she shares her journey into the world of design.

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Today one of my Design Biz Academy graduates is sharing her insane money mindset transformation shifts that allowed her to go from charging $99 for logos to sending $8,000 design project proposals.

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I've never met anybody that didn't want to make a lot of money yet most of our society is terrified of it!! Today I'm giving you actionable steps & tips on how to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, get comfortable with money, and set some big goals for yourself.

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A good service provider is someone that follows through with their commitments. Let's discuss in detail how some designers fail to do this and how YOU can be different. 

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Kristy from Pinkpony Creative is back sharing details about her recent celebrity client, Adobe Max, and talking all things package design. Follow Kristy → https://www.instagram.com/kristy.thepinkpony/ Follow Pinkpony Creative → https://www.instagram.com/pinkponycreative/ Watch Boss Babes → https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/bossbabes Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/


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Today I'm joined by Bridget from Bridget Marie Design Co as she shares about her recent decision to quit her 9-5 and go full time as a designer NOT fully booked out. If you're looking for some motivation & tips to go full time as a self employed designer, this is the episode for you!

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Every designer dreams of booking a $30,000 design client but is it worth the money? In today's episode Megan Weeks shares her experience booking a $30,000 design client.

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I'm burnt out, here's what it really feels like.

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Creating a graphic design contract can be extremely tough when you're first starting out as a designer so today I'm sharing a lot of the clauses that I use in my own graphic design contract to protect both myself & my clients!

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Sharing some of my own design client horror stories & some anonymous horror stories from listeners for the month of October! Every designer is bound to come across a nightmare client at some point in their career but these stories can help you better prepare yourself for nightmare client situations.

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What does it really take to build a design agency? Kristy, the face behind Pinkpony Creative is sharing more about how her 100 day design challenge turned into a design agency!

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The designer that copied my website has offered to be a guest on my podcast! They're sharing what led them to copying, what they learned, how it was handled, and how the entire incident completely transformed their design business.

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Today I'm joined by one of my favorite design friends, Carli Anna, as we discuss ways to prepare your design business for the upcoming recession, quitting your 9-5, and being adaptable!

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On the surface it can seem like some designers have it all together but I'm here to remind you that all of us make mistakes even the most experienced designers!

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Debunking some of the most common high ticket design client myths. I promise there ARE high ticket design clients out there waiting to discover your business & book a project with you.

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Becca Luna shares her journey from high school drop out to successful designer with $1 million in sales last year alone. She is living proof that you do NOT need a design degree to grow a thriving design business! 

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VIP Design Days are a new emerging service in the design industry but are they right for you? Today I'm chatting with the queen of VIP Design Days as we discuss the pros & cons of adding this to your list of design services! 

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The Brief Collective is an all in one hub for graphic design education, support, and fun. Today we're chatting about how TBC is transforming online design education through various resources, courses, and community events.

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It's no secret that copycat culture is reeking havoc among the creative industry right now so today I'm joined by the creative director behind Highflier Powerhouse to discuss the long term effects of copycat culture and how we can put an end to it.

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We're chatting all about client repellant and some things you might be doing that are actually driving away your potential design clients!

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Sharing more about why I got paid $2,000 for a 30 second TikTok video and how you can get started in the influencer marketing industry. This is one of my favorite ways to make additional income as a designer.

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Ashley Wyatt from Monarch Design Co joins me on today's episode to discuss client red flags, her experience as a design professor at a university, and navigating entrepreneurship. 

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Wondering how to find graphic design clients? In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about how to get design clients & sharing some of the embarrassing things I did to get clients when I first started my design business.

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Hayley Fedders from Studio Seaside joins me on today's episode to discuss why The One Concept Method is growing rapidly in popularity! We are also debunking some common misconceptions about this design process.

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Making "girlfriends" & building genuine friendships has always been a challenge but throw entrepreneurship in the mix and it gets even harder.

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Today I'm joined by @chloecreativestudio to chat about what it's like to build out a design team and handle difficult design clients.

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Today I'm joined by @kelseyslaydesign to chat about the reality of TikTok fame, copycats in the design industry, and unusual design tips.

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Sharing my own personal 6 step process to go from 0 to six figures as a self employed designer. 

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I don’t think I’m alone when I say social media has felt stagnant, repetitive, and overly exhausting lately. Today I’m digging into the top three reasons why I’m simply tired as f*** of social media.

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Today I'm joined by my good friend Casea, who graduated design school with me in 2019. We are sharing our honest opinions about our experience as design school graduates!

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Spilling all the tea about life in Corporate America as a designer and what it took for this extremely loyal creative to finally call it quits.

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What's the true difference between "hobby" and "professional" design? We are diving into this topic today and sharing two very different view points from listeners submitted anonymously!

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Today we're chatting all about the amazing things that come with being a designer and the NOT so amazing things that come with being a designer! Just like any other career there are pros & cons.

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