Creative Confessions

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.

Connect with Jenn!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stankingood_design/

More links: linktr.ee/stankingood

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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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Social media should be about connection, inspiration, and celebrating great work, not about keeping score.

In this episode, we’re talking about: whyy follow-for-follow culture is exhausting, why engagement isn’t a transaction and how creating a feed you actually enjoy can change the game

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This week's confession: "I think i've spent hundreds of $ on courses and learning stuff and taken lots of free courses but I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. "

If you’ve ever felt like you’re one course away from finally figuring it all out, you’re not alone. So many designers fall into the trap of thinking there’s a secret they just haven’t learned yet—but that’s not how it works.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
- Why designers keep searching for the "missing piece"
- How marketing makes you think you need more to succeed
- Why taking action—not just consuming more information—is what actually moves you forward

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No matter how many nice comments you get, it’s always the one hate comment that sticks with you. Why is that? And how do we actually deal with it?

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