Debbie Millman is an author, educator, curator, and host of the podcast Design Matters. She was named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, and “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA.

Design Matters is 13 years old and is one of the world’s first and longest running podcasts. Debbie has interviewed over 400 artists, designers, and cultural commentators.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Debbie became interested in design & branding
• The evolution of Design Matters over 13 years
• The trajectory of a person’s life
• The creative process behind interviewing
• Debbie’s failures made her resistant to shame
• Be open to learning and growing
• Rejection and failure are two different things
• The mentor who changed Debbie’s life
• Pay it forward
• Looking for fulfillment
• How Debbie designs her days
• What gave Debbie a sense of deep joy
• Therapy helped save Debbie’s life
• The impact of negativity and criticism
• Is your fear bigger than your desire?
• Courage is the first step to confidence
• Living in a 140 character culture
• Everything worthwhile takes a long time
• Reality check for building a career
• Keep going until you make it
• Debbie’s morning and nightly routines
• Her struggle with self-esteem
• The perfect day exercise from Milton Glaser
• Manifesting your goals

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Related links:

Debbie Millman's website

Follow Debbie Millman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Design Matters (Debbie's podcast)

Debbie Millman - Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits (book)

Debbie Millman - Brand Bible (book)

Debbie Millman - Self Portrait as Your Traitor (book)

Debbie Millman - How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer (book)

Debbie Millman - Why You (book)

Debbie Millman - The Essential Principles of Graphic Design (book)

Steven Heller (books)

Debbie Millman on The Tim Ferriss Show

Dani Shapiro - Inheritance (book)

Smarty Pants Vitamins

The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC

Your Ten-Year Plan

Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s (Marni & Samantha’s Online Course)

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186: Nick Ortner – Your Greatest Self Doesn’t Equal Perfection • What Does Tapping Look Like? • Common Energy Leaks

062: UJ Ramdas – The Five-Minute Journal | Pushing Through Your Comfort Zone | Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude

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