Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! Better: The Brand Designer Podcast was officially born. Giselle passed away during a climbing trip in Peru in summer of 2020. We encourage all listeners of our podcast to listen to our two Celebrating Giselle episodes. Giselle's adventurous, kind, funny, and supportive presence is missed every day—each and every episode that we record is dedicated to her legacy and her vision for this podcast. It is our honor to continue recording episodes in Giselle's memory and we know that she is with us every time we sit down to record. In winter of 2022, we welcomed Esther Knox-Dekoning fr

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Jen Davis, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jen Davis hosts Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, a arts show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  S14 E1: What’s the Future of Independent Design Studios? with Steven Wakabayashi

  Aug 17, 202654 minS14

  In this first episode of season 14, I talk with Steven Wakabayashi, creative director and founder of Stranger Creative, about building a strong company culture in a fully remote, globally distributed agency, what it really takes to grow from freelance-style work into a sustainable team, and having the right mindset as a business owner. We also chat about how we work with talented freelancers across different areas of design expertise, and how that produces top tier work for our clients. Guest Name: Steven Wakabayashi Guest Websites: strangercreative.com / stevenwakabayashi.com/speaking Guest Linkedin: inkedin.com/stevenwakabayashi Guest Substack: strangercreative.substack.com Guest Podcast: Yellow Glitter Links Mentioned: Just Works QTBIPOC Design (nonprofit organization) Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “ HelloJune ” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto , my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk , my email marketing software.* * Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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  Episode #23

  S13 E23: What Matters and What Doesn’t? Nine Years of Running a Design Studio with Olivia Austin

  Jul 8, 202640 minS13

  In this week's episode I have fellow designer, mom, and business owner Olivia Austin back on the podcast. We chat about the things that don't matter and the things that really do when growing and running a business, and how becoming a mom has made all of that even clearer. Her last episode with me was back in 2022 and so much has changed since we last talked. Guest Name: Olivia Austin Guest Website: byoliviaaustin.com & thestudio.co Guest Social: @thestudio.co & @byoliviaaustin Guest Podcast: Behind the Design Course: Studio Growth Accelerator Previous Guest Episode: S6 E5: Hiring a Team that Supports Your Vision with Olivia Austin Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “ HelloJune ” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto , my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk , my email marketing software.* * Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, motherhood and business

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  Episode #21

  S13 E21: Stationery as Storytelling: The Power of Tangible Design with Amanda DeWoody

  Jun 22, 202644 minS13

  In this weeks episode, I'm chatting with my friend Amanda, owner of Poised Avenue Studio, who specializes in stationery, print design, and design licensing. We talk about why print still matters in a world of digital noise and AI, how tactile collateral can strengthen a brand experience, and how to educate your clients on print and all the possibilities it opens up to elevate their brand presence beyond just digital. Guest Name: Amanda DeWoody Guest Substack: amandadewoody.substack.com Guest Social: @poisedavenue Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “ HelloJune ” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto , my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk , my email marketing software.* * Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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  Episode #20

  S13 E20: Eat the Donkey: How (and Why) to Choose Discomfort in Your Business with Anthony Reeves

  Jun 15, 202652 minS13

  In this week's episode, I talk with brand leader and author Anthony Reeves, who has led the creative teams for major brands like Amazon, Airbnb, Kohler, and more. We talk about his book, Eat the Donkey , what inspired the title, and the idea of making hard short-term choices for long-term success. We also talk about AI and his take on how both small and large companies should be using it while still preserving that human element. Guest Name: Anthony Reeves Guest Website: anthonyreeves.co Guest Linkedin: Connect with Anthony Eat the Donkey Book: Buy on Amazon Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “ HelloJune ” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto , my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk , my email marketing software.* * These are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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  Episode #19

  S13 E19: What Are Designers Charging for Branding and Web Services?

  Jun 1, 202622 minS13

  In this solo episode, I chat about my new mini version of the Minimind (the Mirco Mind) and share what we cover in the 4 month program kicking off in August! I also share real pricing & wins from my Design Minimind Program and what they are charging. They discuss the projects they are booking and what they are charging. Interested in the upcoming Micro Mind (mini 4-month Minimind)? Applications for are now open and live! Apply here 00:00 Intro & overview of the mini Minimind program (The Mirco Mind!) 07:25: Reading student screenshots | What designers are charging. Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “ HelloJune ” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto , my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk , my email marketing software.* * Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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