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Episode Synopsis
We're letting our hair down! This week, we switched things up! Stay tuned, dive in, and give it a listen if you’re in the mood for a casual conversation about navigating change.
We cover a mix of topics, like conflating ones identity with ones work, using social media with a healthy dose of skepticism, and the post-election energy that’s shaping our mindset as we look toward 2025. We also chat about finding motivation, building healthy habits in today’s digital whirlwind, and even picking up that paintbrush to spark creativity.
We recorded this episode fresh after a busy month of societal buzz to give you an honest glimpse of who we are—not just as designers, but as people.
We hope you enjoy this laid-back episode!
00:00 — Lead-in
03:03 — The Evolution of Personal Branding
05:57 — Social Media's Role in Community Building
08:58 — Navigating Political Discourse and Identity
14:58 — The Challenge of Nonprofit Work
18:02 — Conflating Identity with Work
22:16 — Burnout and the Need for Creative Recharge
26:34 — Finding Balance in Consumption and Creation
35:41 — The Balance of Input and Output in Creativity
37:57 — Navigating Client Relationships and Personal Identity
39:58 — Insights from Rick Rubin's Creative Philosophy
42:00 — The Feast and Famine Cycle of Freelancing
45:41 — The Challenge of Money and Creativity
49:31 — The Role of Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork
56:35 — Future Directions and Collaborative Projects
58:05 — Outro
We cover a mix of topics, like conflating ones identity with ones work, using social media with a healthy dose of skepticism, and the post-election energy that’s shaping our mindset as we look toward 2025. We also chat about finding motivation, building healthy habits in today’s digital whirlwind, and even picking up that paintbrush to spark creativity.
We recorded this episode fresh after a busy month of societal buzz to give you an honest glimpse of who we are—not just as designers, but as people.
We hope you enjoy this laid-back episode!
00:00 — Lead-in
03:03 — The Evolution of Personal Branding
05:57 — Social Media's Role in Community Building
08:58 — Navigating Political Discourse and Identity
14:58 — The Challenge of Nonprofit Work
18:02 — Conflating Identity with Work
22:16 — Burnout and the Need for Creative Recharge
26:34 — Finding Balance in Consumption and Creation
35:41 — The Balance of Input and Output in Creativity
37:57 — Navigating Client Relationships and Personal Identity
39:58 — Insights from Rick Rubin's Creative Philosophy
42:00 — The Feast and Famine Cycle of Freelancing
45:41 — The Challenge of Money and Creativity
49:31 — The Role of Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork
56:35 — Future Directions and Collaborative Projects
58:05 — Outro
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