The Unapologetic Designer Podcast

While we often hear stories of designers leaving their 9-5 to dive into full-time entrepreneurship, it's less common to hear about those who choose to return. In today's episode, we're sitting down with Tiff to discuss why, after building a successful design business, she’s decided that going back to a 9-5 aligns better with her long-term goals.

Follow Tiff → https://www.instagram.com/bytiffc/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Michelle jumped into VIP days when they became the latest trend, but after completing nearly 40, she found herself burned out and facing some hard truths about the service. Now, she's on a mission to reposition herself as a full-service experience designer. This episode explores how various service offerings can meet your needs in different seasons of life, helping you choose the right fit as your circumstances evolve.

Follow Michelle → https://www.instagram.com/michellemariestudio/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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This year challenged creative business owners, including The Brief Collective, in ways we never expected.

We faced tough lessons in leadership, made really BAD big investment decisions, and learned how to be more intentional with our time. Ultimately, we realized that while caring about others is essential, it doesn’t pay the bills. In this episode, we're getting real and reflecting on the missteps we made and the valuable insights we've gained as we head into 2025, stronger and more focused than ever.

The bartender reading our email: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_dQ-wgRgZ7/

Coach Marisa's episode on not being able to pay the nanny: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/I-couldnt-pay-the-nanny-then-I-booked-a-14K-design-client-e2l88ek/a-a7qeivn

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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For the first time ever, we get to hear from a client's perspective - where her design vision turned into a high ticket nightmare.

This episode explores the complexities of client relationships, communication, and the critical role of discernment in the design process. If you're looking to hire a designer or are a designer yourself - this episode is a MUST LISTEN!

Follow Katrina → https://www.instagram.com/katrinaforeal/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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Amanda & Cass at Foxtrot Branding reveal why those $20K projects, while impressive, aren't always as profitable as they seem. In this episode, they break down the hidden challenges behind big-ticket clients, offering insights into why sometimes, less can be more when it comes to profitability.

Follow Them → https://www.instagram.com/Foxtrotbranding/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In light of a significant event this week involving two prominent designers, I felt compelled to make this episode. Whether you're building a brand, fostering a community, or sharing your experiences online, this episode is a must listen.

I'll be sharing what it truly means to be transparent in a responsible way and how our actions online can impact the lives of others.

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Asia booked $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy University at The Brief Collective. In this episode, we discuss her design journey, how she attracted graphic design clients, and the mindset shifts she had to make in order to get here.

If you’re a designer wanting to grow your brand & website design business, this episode is for you!

Follow Asia → https://www.instagram.com/aiscreates/

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Elizabeth McCravy shares details about her design journey, transitioning from the glamorized corporate design world to discovering her true calling in freelancing. In this episode, we unpack the misconceptions about working for others, challenge societal views on 'work,' and explore why your career doesn't have to be something you dread.

Follow Elizabeth → https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Last year, I invested $5,500 into a Pinterest manager, hoping to start booking clients through Pinterest. I wanted to leverage Pinterest since it's less demanding compared to platforms like Instagram or TikTok. Listen to this episode to hear about my results 7 months after making that investment.

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Whether you offer day rates or not, this thought-provoking episode explores the long-term impacts of marketing services based solely on speed within the creative industry.

Follow Laura → https://www.instagram.com/lauraevans.co

(FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠

Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠  

The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠

Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠ 

Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠