Creative Confessions

“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark

In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Christie-Clark, designer and founder of The Honest Designer Diaries podcast to talk all about her experience throughout her career as

"I don't share my work because I fear failure" - With Jack Chitty

In this episode, I’m joined by Jack Chitty, brand designer and founder of Chittco to talk all about his experience with pursuing a creative career even when you’re scared

"I never know what to post on social media" - Confessions With Hannah Isted

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Isted, marketing expert and founder of HI Communications to talk all about how you can make Instagram content less overwhelming. We

"I don't want to niche down in my creative business" - Confessions With Jess Goldsmith

In this episode, I’m joined by Jess Goldsmith, illustrator, author and founder of Women Of Type and Chick Of All Trade to talk all about whether niching down as a creativ

"I felt like branding was encouraging consumerism" - with Briony Davis

In this episode, I’m joined by Briony Davis to talk all about making a positive impact using your creative skills. Briony is the founder of a program called Branding For

"My worst performing posts bring me my biggest clients" - with Trent Duffy

In this episode, I’m joined by Trent Duffy, founder of Duffy Design Co to talk all about promoting yourself on social media. For the first time on the podcast, Duffy has

"I'm a design student & I have no idea where to start" - with Morgan Hastie

In this episode, I’m joined by Morgan Hastie, also known as The Logo Lassie, a Scottish designer and university graphic design student to talk all about balancing freelan

"There's hardly any free design communities!" with Vickie Moore-Gourd

In this episode, I’m joined by Vickie Moore-Gourd; designer at Design Some Moore to talk all about free co-working sessions for designers and creatives who want to connec

"I started a 100 day design challenge & gave up" with Gareth Robertson

In this episode, I’m joined by Gareth Robertson; designer at Gr-aphic Studio to talk all about his recent experience with completing a 100 day design challenge. After ge

"I'm nervous about starting a business with a friend" - With Jess & Rach of StudioMorii

In this episode, I’m joined by Jess and Rachel, the duo behind Studio Morii to talk all things business partnerships, friendship, and honesty. After getting a confessio

Designers Are Googling Each Other’s Clients? | Community Reaction Episode

In this episode, I’m doing something a little different. Recently, I sent out a newsletter about how I noticed designers Googling each other’s clients to “check if the p

"I put my prices on my website & lost all my leads" - With James Barnard

In this episode, I’m joined by designer James Barnard to talk about pricing transparency. After reading a confession from a creative who said listing their prices might h

"Social media has ruined design work" - with Jenn Stank

This week I’m joined by Jenn from Stankin Good Design to talk all about the pressure to perform on social media, designing for visibility instead of value, and the real c

6 Designers Get Real About 2024: Wins, Fails, Lessons & Confessions

This year, I invited six incredible designers to reflect on their 2024 journeys. In this special end-of-year episode, they get real about their biggest wins, their hardes

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Reading The Scariest Confessions of Designers with Craig Reid

It’s the Halloween Special 👻 This week, I’m joined by Craig Reid; Scottish designer, art school student, and certified chaotic good for a Halloween episode full of creat

"I'm scared people won't take my design business seriously" - with Kristy Campbell

I'm chatting with Kristy Campbell, founder of Pink Pony Creative, to talk about how embracing your unique style and personality can transform your business. We're talking

"I'm worried potential clients will laugh at me" - with Liz Mosley

Today I was joined by Liz Mosley to talk all about rejection in your business. Liz created her 'Rejection Challenge', a fun challenge allowing her to reach out for more o

Does Using AI Devalue your Design Work? With Morgan Hastie of The Logo Lassie

Today I'm joined by Morgan of The Logo Lassie and we're talking about the use of AI in design work, mostly for creating mockups and product visualisations. We explore the

"Being a self-employed designer is so lonely" - with Frankie Harry

In this episode, I’m joined by Frankie Harry to talk honestly about loneliness in freelance design, building real community, and finding your rhythm as a creative. After