Took a break and now your creative brain won’t boot up again? In this episode, I’m sharing how I stop time off from completely derailing my design business. From overwhelm to finding a weekly rhythm that actually works (especially as a parent), this is a real look at how I get back on track without spiralling or wishing for an empty to-do list.

The Confession: "I get thrown off my work rhythm at the start of a new week after the break at the weekends. It happens every week and I have a long weekend trip coming up (friday, saturday and sunday), I'm dreading it. I see on Instagram that you go to events often so I was hoping you would have some advice on this  "

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Ahh the classic imposter syndrome. In this episode, I break down the fear of getting it wrong, the pressure to look like an expert, and the myth that everyone else knows what they’re doing. If you’ve ever spiraled halfway through making a post online, this one’s for you.

The Confession: "I feel like such an imposter when I try to give advice or make educational content because it feels like everyone else has it figured out. I’m scared of saying the wrong thing and getting called out for it, but it also feels like that’s the kind of content that performs the best."

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In this episode, I’m diving into how 'authenticity' has become a marketing strategy, the difference between curating what you share and faking stories for engagement and how audiences have become smarter.

If you’ve ever looked at someone’s post and thought, “this still feels curated”, this episode is for you.

The Confession: "Everyone teaches being authentic as best practice but it still feels like their 'authenticity' is still made to look perfect."

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I’m talking about the pressure to fake success in the online design space when you’re struggling to book design clients. I'm sharing why “fake it ‘til you make it” has become such a common (and risky) tactic, and how it can backfire when the truth catches up to you.

The Confession: "I am "faking it til I make it" by pretending to have actual clients.. it's gotten so far that other designers are starting to ask about where I get clients & how to talk to clients on disco calls"

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In this episode, I’m talking about the all or nothing mindset and why two things can be true at once.

The Confession: "I used to think that if i wasn't showing up consistently then I was failing & if i didn't love doing design every single day then maybe I wasn't cut out for it. But lately I've been reminding myself that two things can be true at the same time"

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The Confession: "When i have client calls, I price the project based on how annoying I think client is going to be during the process"

This episode dives into why pricing should never be personal, how to protect your creativity without guessing someone’s vibe, and what to do instead of adjusting your rates out of fear.

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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 cost of chasing validation from other designers instead of your actual clients.

Together we unpack:

• How to spot when you’re designing for the algorithm, not your audience

• Whether trends are helping or hurting your creativity

• The difference between soul work and survival work

• Why not everyone can afford to “just create for fun”

• Reconnecting with your creative voice (and your clients) offline

If you’ve ever caught yourself designing for likes instead of purpose, this one’s for you.

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The Confession: "i've totally given up on my 2025 goals i don't know what i was thinking"

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when those goals you set in the New Year no longer feel right, why changing your mind doesn't make you a failure and why prioritising the now and future version of you is better than sticking with the past version that you've grown away from.

The New Year Episode Mentioned: "Why New Year Goals Might Be Overrated?"

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In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of being new in your creative business and why feeling behind doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.

I’m also sharing a personal story from my first ever client project (spoiler: I had no idea what I was doing) and why feeling discomfort might be the one thing that gets you where you want to go.

This is your permission slip to start before you feel 100% ready because literally everyone does.

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There’s a lot of advice floating around for designers and creative business owners… but what if it’s not actually helping you?

In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most popular business advice I’ve seen online and why it didn’t really work for me (and what I’ve chosen to do instead)

This isn’t about bashing advice or pretending to have the “right” way, it's about sharing real experiences in a space that often feels like it's all about doing what everyone else is doing.

If you’ve been trying to follow the rules but still feel stuck… this one's for you.

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