The Unapologetic Designer Podcast

Emma is a designer located in the UK and shares her journey going from corporate to print shop side hustle to full time brand & web designer. We also dive into our feelings regarding the current state of various social media platforms as designers. Follow Emma → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmastudio/ Her Print Shop → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmaltd/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

I launched a new service and it totally flopped. I did teasers, email marketing, a waitlist, and all the things you're "supposed to do" but it didn't matter. Here's how I handle things when they don't workout as intended. Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had to break through to get to where we are. Our Workshops → https://thebriefcollective.com/resources Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Ayanna shares how she was able to overcome imposter syndrome as a designer which allowed her to book her first $15,000 client project. If you're struggling with comparison, confidence, or simply want to learn hear how other designers are booking high ticket clients, this episode is for you! Follow Ayanna → https://www.instagram.com/ayanni.psd/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Kendra shares her transformational story in this episode going from a self proclaimed college dropout to a mother and successful brand design business owner. If you need encouragement or an ounce of hope, this episode is for you. Follow Kendra → https://www.instagram.com/kendraco.design/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Our team at The Brief Collective just got back from hosting our first ever in person designer retreat where we got to meet some of our DBA graduates in real life, make content, and connect on a whole new level. In this episode, we are sharing more about the experience and what it took to make it happen! Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Colleen worked in the corporate world but wanted to start her own design business for more freedom. However, she found herself working twice as hard for less pay as a freelancer. In this episode, she shares the exact steps she took to get out of the starving artist mentality and create a design business that is truly sustainable. Follow Colleen → https://www.instagram.com/colleengoldhorn_creativeco Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Often times we think we're doing someone a favor by pricing our services low but in reality we are doing BOTH ourselves and clients a disservice. In this episode, Marisa and I share how pricing one of our programs too low created serious consequences for our brand. Starving Artist Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.myflodesk.com/break Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Your flow state is a magical place, it's where you're having so much fun doing an activity that you lose track of time and do your best work. Flow state allows me to get more done faster and of higher quality so today I want to share some tips about how to enter your flow state. Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

After building a successful design business, hiring team members, growing her social media, and working with lots of different industries, Katie found herself in a dry spell and truly thought her design business was ending forever. Listen to find out what she did to save her business and how she’s redefining success as a creative. This is one of the most vulnerable and candid conversations to ever air on the podcast, it’s a must listen for any designer. Follow Katie → https://www.instagram.com/rareform.studio Her Website → https://rareformstudio.co.uk/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Going viral might appear to happen "overnight" but in this episode we discuss why Emily's video went viral and what she has been doing for years leading up to this point. We also take a deep dive into the aftermath of a viral video and discuss some reasons you may NOT want to go viral. Follow Emily → https://instagram.com/augustavehouse Her Podcast → https://augustavehouse.com/podcast Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

It does not matter how many followers you have, how long you've been in business, or how good of a designer you are, your inquiries can suddenly disappear at any point in time. I started 2024 with zero clients, here's what I did. Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

When we first started The Brief Collective - Design Biz Academy we envisioned a program that would support designers at any level but we ultimately wanted to help designers break the starving artist mentality and we weren't doing that by offering graphic design courses. Listen to find out why we made this big change to DBA and what it means for the future of our community. Enroll In Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Most people have the goal of scaling their business into a design agency but that path isn't for everyone. Today Jay is sharing how switching from an agency model to a personal brand was the key to unlocking more design clients and a fulfilling business. Follow Jay → https://www.instagram.com/jayclaytondesign/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Nicole from Nicole Weber Design is returning to the podcast to discuss her business expansion, a new office, new team members, rebranding, and restructuring her design packages to match these changes! We also discuss the difficulty of low ticket clients. Our previous episode → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/Multi-Six-Figure-Logo-Design-Business-With-Nicole-Weber-Design-e253uvr Follow Nicole → https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleweberdesign Her Website → https://www.nicoleweberdesign.me/ Showit Website Builder → https://account.showit.com/r/k0zv4g6b Enroll In Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Stop calling the bare minimum your “best”, it’s not. This episode is all about sacrifice and facing the reality of what it takes to build a design business. I’m also opening up about the impact coaching designers has had on both my business and myself. Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Today Robin from Brands By Robin shares her incredible journey going from $50 projects to booking her first $10,000 client in under one year. Robin shares key mindset shifts that allowed her to book a $10K client, charge more, and discusses her personal Design Biz Academy experience. Robin's Brand Strategy Course → https://www.brandsbyrobin.com/thebrainsformula Follow Robin → https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ DBA University → https://thebriefcollective.com/course-university Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Learn how to overcome your “lack of confidence” and tackle those tasks you’ve been avoiding. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to build your confidence and sharing how I’ve personally built mine over the last 5 years as a brand designer. Client Camp 2.0 Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.com/client-camp Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

Coach Marisa and I (Coach Kenzi) are going to be coaching a designer into booking their very first $10,000 design client and you get to listen to it all!!! In this episode we interview a designer, discuss ways to overcome their challenges, and provide a game plan that will set them up for success. If you're struggling to grow your design business or simply feel alone in the world of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. Client Camp 2.0 Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.com/client-camp Enroll In DBA University → https://thebriefcollective.com/course-university Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Follow Amberlynn → https://www.instagram.com/studiofrisch_ Attraction Marketing Episode → https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xdGZgBmrgRGaqGCVtJUm0?si=vwxp8p3dQQCn7HQ941euWw Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

In our previous episode, we discussed strategies for attracting bigger clients through website design services. Today, we'll be sharing our top methods for creating content and marketing your website design services effectively! Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Follow Robin → https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Follow Jess → https://www.instagram.com/prairieglowstudio/ Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support