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by Robin Son | Brands By Robin
Creative Confessions® is the podcast that collects and shares anonymous confessions from creatives to normalise the ups & downs of freelancing.Submit your anonymous confession! - www.brandsbyrobin.com/confessInstagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobinWebsite - www.brandsbyrobin.com/podcast
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- Sep 25, 202643 min
"I Struggle with Designing My Own Brand" with Alex Dove
In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Dove, designer and founder of Dove Branding Co to talk all about her experience with rebranding her own business. As designers we know designing for ourselves is one of the hardest tasks. In this episode, Alex and Robin chat all about the struggles and tips for branding yourself.The Anonymous Creative Confession® we're discussing: "Am I the only one that struggles with branding myself? I'm a designer so I know how to build a brand but it's hard to get right when I'm doing it for me. Any advice?"CONNECT WITH ALEX!:Alex’s Instagram✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Aug 28, 202650 min
“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark
In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Christie-Clark, designer and founder of The Honest Designer Diaries podcast to talk all about her experience throughout her career as a designer. She shares everything from graduating and getting her first junior design role in the late 90s to now as a content creator and brand design mentor. The Anonymous Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I worry I am getting too old for a design career. The industry is full of young designers and I feel too old for this. Is it even feasible to stay in design until retirement if jobs are looking for fresh talent?“ CONNECT WITH JULS!:Juls’ InstagramJuls’ Podcast IGJuls’ Youtube✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Jul 31, 202643 min
"I don't share my work because I fear failure" - With Jack Chitty
In this episode, I’m joined by Jack Chitty, brand designer and founder of Chittco to talk all about his experience with pursuing a creative career even when you’re scared to. We talk about Jack’s life changing medical emergency that pushed him to go for what he really wants in life.The Anonymous Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I've tried to start a design and illustration page at two different stages but I have an immense fear of failure. So I don't share my work and don't create work for me anymore. I fear people knowing me seeing me fail. I fear failing myself. I fear people judging me.“ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses Jack’s first-hand experience with a brain aneurysm including symptoms and the experience along with brain surgery and recovery which some listeners might find distressing. Please take care when listening or skip this episode if these topics are difficult for you.CONNECT WITH JACK:Jack's Instagram and TiktokJack's YoutubeJack's LinkedInJack & CJ's Podcast, Sticky Notes✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Jun 26, 202626 min
"I never know what to post on social media" - Confessions With Hannah Isted
In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Isted, marketing expert and founder of HI Communications to talk all about how you can make Instagram content less overwhelming. We talk all about promoting your creative business online and how you can take the pressure off and find small pockets of time to make imperfect content.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I never know what to post on social media and I work a full time job so I don't have time to make a lot of content“ CONNECT WITH HANNAH:Hannah’s InstagramHannah’s WebsiteThe Best 90 Days Ever✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- May 30, 202625 min
Is Niching Down The Right Move For Creatives? With Jess Goldsmith
In this episode, I’m joined by Jess Goldsmith, illustrator, author and founder of Women Of Type and Chick Of All Trade to talk all about whether niching down as a creative is the right choice. Jess has worked with big name brands and been on stages all over the world by doing one thing; being herself.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I really want to work with everyone but to get high ticket clients I've heard that you need to niche down. I really don't know what to do"CONNECT WITH JESS:Jess' InstagramJess' WebsiteWomen of Type WebsiteWOT Instagram✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Apr 24, 202627 min
Making a Positive Impact with your Creative Skills with Briony Davis
In this episode, I’m joined by Briony Davis to talk all about making a positive impact using your creative skills. Briony is the founder of a program called Branding For Impact which makes brand identities accessible for small, women-led businesses, while donating money to PCOS awareness.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I gave up my graphic design biz because it felt I was encouraging consumerism. I went into copywriting/comms and wider branding for orgs instead. (Still use my skills ofc, but differently) ”CONNECT WITH BRIONY:Briony's InstagramBriony's WebsiteGET INVOLVED WITH BRANDING FOR IMPACT:Chat with Briony / Become a sponsorLearn more about BFI✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Mar 27, 202627 min
Why Instagram Views & Likes Don't Matter with Trent Duffy
In this episode, I’m joined by Trent Duffy, founder of Duffy Design Co to talk all about promoting yourself on social media. For the first time on the podcast, Duffy has come on to discuss his own confession of what it means when content 'performs well'.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: “I have found that some of my worst performing posts on social media were the ones that landed me my biggest clients. This changed the way I looked at social media numbers. It’s not about how many people see it as long as the right person does.”CONNECT WITH TRENT:Trent's InstagramDuffy Design Co Website✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
- Feb 27, 202635 min
Building a Successful Design Business as a University Student with Morgan Hastie
In this episode, I’m joined by Morgan Hastie, also known as The Logo Lassie, a Scottish designer and university graphic design student to talk all about balancing freelancing and student life.Morgan and I talk all about what it's like balancing freelancing with brands all over the world and getting her degree.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: "I’m a student and I want to build my own business but I have no idea where to start. I thought my course would help me prepare for the “real world” but I do not want to go into a studio ”CONNECT WITH MORGAN:Morgan's InstagramMorgan's Website✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
About Creative Confessions
Creative Confessions® is the podcast that collects and shares anonymous confessions from creatives to normalise the ups & downs of freelancing.Submit your anonymous confession! - www.brandsbyrobin.com/confessInstagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobinWebsite - www.brandsbyrobin.com/podcast
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