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So should designers charge MILLIONS for their work? Why do clients still lowball creatives in 2025? 

We break down pricing horror stories, client demands, and why ‘just be creative’ is the worst brief ever.

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Welcome back to another looooong episode of Shopped & Skewed! 

This time, we sit down with the multi-talented Twnda, Musician, producer, and creative director, as he gets real about:

• The dangers of ego in artistry and personal growth

• Malawi’s music industry - formulaic hits vs. authentic creativity

• The power of authenticity and why staying true wins in the long run

• Behind-the-scenes of his upcoming album (and why features are taking time)

• Malawi’s social & political hypocrisy—why accountability starts with us!

Plus, Tawanda breaks down his signature reflector outfits, Kanye’s influence on album art, and why hard work beats talent every time.

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Welcome back to Shopped & Skewed! 

This week, Terence and Simon dive deep into:

The struggles of staying consistent as content creators in Malawi

Shocking stats on internet usage (spoiler: education & YouTube rank LOW)

Why Malawi prioritizes foreigners over local talent 

The future of digital exports & monetization (Government, take notes!)

Movie & TV reviews: Severance, The Gorge, Gladiator 2, and more!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The struggle of creative consistency

05:42 - Malawi’s internet habits (the truth will shock you)

12:30 - Why foreigners get better opportunities than locals

20:15 - Digital exports: Can content creation save Malawi’s economy?

30:00 - Movie & TV talk: Severance, The Gorge, Gladiator 2

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This week we discuss:

2025 EXPECTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

LEARNING NEW SKILLS

TERENCE FINALLY GETS PAID

IMPOSTER SYNDROME

NOTHING IS URGENT

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This week we discuss:

BEING THE TOP PODCAST ON WRAPPED

NOT JUST A PODCAST

REVIEWING TOP 5 ALL TIME SERIES BASED ON YOUR VOTES

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This week we discuss:

OFFICIAL S&S MERCH IS FINALLY AVAILABLE

OLD VERSUS NEW DESIGNS

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VOTE SIMON FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR HERE: https://maso-awards.live/category/best-graphic-designer

MASO AWARDS

CAR YOUTUBE

ELON MUSK AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD

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This week we discuss:

FORMULA 1 TALK

COMPANY REBRANDS

COLLABORATING

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This week we discuss:

WHY ARE WE NOT ALLOWED TO SWITCH FOOTBALL TEAMS?

ICONIC FOOTBALL KITS

BRANDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

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This week we discuss:

A DESIGNER GETS MARRIED

DUMB PHONES ARE GETTING SMARTER

TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME

MUSHROOM SHADE

GATEKEEPING ANIME

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