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Jessica Helfand talks poetry, writing, and self-reliance – 141 Brandi had the opportunity to chat with Jessica Helfand on her daily essay project for Design Observer called, “The Self-Reliance Project.” You’re in for a treat with one of our design heroes!   On this week’s episode: Jessica Helfand, a founding editor of Design Observer, is […]

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140 – Expressive Creative Outlets vs. Strategic Personal Projects Today is our last episode for season one, and we will be talking about strategic personal projects and creative expressive outlets. It’s really important to try and be strategic and I really wanted to talk about it this week before we send everyone off and talk […]

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139 – Kelsi Sharp on Using Non-Digital Tools in Your Creative Practice Are you used to creating with your computer or camera, but have always been interested in taking a more ‘hands on’ approach to creativity? In this episode, listen as fellow designer,Kelsi Sharp of Sharp Design Co. gives some advice on how to step […]

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138 – Staying Focused & Resisting the Sirens of Distraction This week we’re going to be talking about staying focused in the midst the siren songs of distraction that call out to us. Featured Music The Medicine by Jeremy Renner  On this week’s episode: “I was thinking, you know, I could say that a muse is […]

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137- Strengths, Weaknesses, and The Power of Being Vulnerability in Community (Chapter 9) Are you a creative who has gone into business for yourself? Do you struggle to find the sense of community that comes with having a regular job? Tune in this week to listen to Brandi and Julie discuss the resources they’ve found […]

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136 – Influencers vs. Creators, and the Importance of Sharing Your Process This week Brandi interviews Sean Wes, a fellow creative, as he recounts his journey to teaching “the business side of art”. From sharing your “process”, to gathering inspiration (sound familiar?), Sean discusses how to achieve your goals and gain that creative and financial […]

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135 – The Recipe to Overcoming Stubborn Creative Block Making connections between your work and the things that inspired you is key to a successful design. Learn to overcome that stubborn creative block between inspiration and creation. Brandi walks you through how to use her word map, what the purpose of the word map is, […]

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134 – The Secret to Getting Motivated Do you struggle to find the daily motivation you need to make your business a success? Do you have a hard time pinpointing what motivates you? Don’t miss this episode as Brandi and Julie discuss how to find motivation in the things you already do every day, and […]

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133 – Creating for Love & For Money with Mark Brickey of Adventures in Design Don’t miss this awesome episode as Brandi interviews Mark Brickey, creator of Adventures in Design Podcast. You’ll get to hear his take on creative flow, how to make space for being inspired, and how to take the things we love […]

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132 – How to Use the Uncommon Inspiration You Find Last week we talked about where to find inspiration, this week we dive into the tools you can use to capture that inspiration. Whether it’s an image, a sound, or a smell; listen in to hear how Brandi and Julie document the things they find […]

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