For this Sweetspot Podcast episode, Marc Suess meets Alex Villacis, a freelance designer based in Rotterdam. After different jobs in various roles, Alex found her calling and purpose as a creative – which she today applies as a freelance designer. A talk about cultural differences between countries and industries when it comes to creative work, about problem-solving and the inclusive nature of design, and how we can’t feel numbers!

Alex also hosts and produces the podcast “Do I need school to be …” where she talks to people from different creative industries about their training and education. Based on her experience and the many talks she had, Marc and Alex discuss talent, craft, and business skills when it comes to mastering your creative profession. Marc has also been a guest on Alex’s show – listen to it here.