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Amarilys Henderson // Where are They Now
Episode 435 is LIVE on March 8, 2023 at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT / 9:30am in Hawaii We are continuing with
Bob Ewing // Where are They Now
Episode 434 is LIVE on March 1, 2023 at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT / 9:30am in Hawaii After 10 years of
The Power of Mentors with Jody Collins
Episode 433 LIVE on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 9:30 am in Hawaii
ABC’s of February with Dameon Williams
Episode 432 LIVE on February 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT / 9:30am in Hawaii There are so
“The New Art of Ideas” with Robin Landa
The New Art of Ideas with Robin LandaEpisode 431 LIVE on February 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT
Love on Designers (& Creatives) 2023
Back in 2018 my friend Kim Panella and I decided to take the month of February to love on our friends, mentors, co-workers and people
This isn’t where I thought I’d be
Episode 429 LIVE on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT / 9:30am in Hawaii This week
The Lies I Need to Stop Telling Myself
Episode 428 Aired LIVE on Jan 18, 2023. I often tell myself things I should be doing, or things I should be improving, or things
New Year, New Focus, New Mindset with Mario Quezada
This time of year can be hard. It can also be stressful, the pressure to make changes, the pressure to produce more, to know your
Systems & Process with Melinda Livsey
Episode 426 LIVE on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT To wrap up the series on
Celebrating 10 years with the Community
Episode 425 LIVE on Nov. 30, 2022 This week I am excited to open up the floor to the Creatives Ignite Community and celebrate this
Imagination Exercise: A Conversation with Friends
This week I am excited to have invited a few friends on to talk about this 30 day challenge we have embarked on. You can
Sandi Hester // Sketchbooks as Process Tools
Episode 423 LIVE on Wed, Nov 9, 2022 or Listen here Sandi Hester is an artist and has a fantastic channel on YouTube called “Bits
A Conversation about Process with Mario Quezada
Episode 422 aired on Wed, Nov. 2, 2022 Are you a Template reviser? Or do you start from scratch? Which of these feeds your anxiety
The Urge to Put my Head in the Sand
Episode 421, Aired LIVE on Oct 26, 2022 This week on the show I will be talking about the on-going battle in my head of
Ryan Hollingsworth // Putting Pride Aside
Episode 420, LIVE on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 I heard Ryan’s story at Design Revival (https://designrevival.ga an awesome conference in Columbus Georgia) this past August.
Von Glitschka // Dealing with Burnout
Episode 419, Live on October 12, 2022. I have been in awe of and inspired by Von Glitschka for years. He always seems to be
Pippa Tanko: A Photographer’s Process of Pivoting
Episode 418 on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Are you afraid of niching? Do you really want to pivot and focus on a different type of
The New Normal // The Summer of 2022 // Part 3
Episode 417 aired on Wed. Sept 28, 2022. Or Listen Last week I took care of my mom, who had oral surgery. She did amazing
The Messy Middle Summer of 2022 // Part 2
I made it a point to reconnect with making art and become accepting of the process which includes making a lot of messes. This was something I had not done outside my sketchbook in years, maybe decades. Meaning I was making something that was purposeless, or just for me. I call this the messy middle and honestly it is part of every single project.
The Summer 2022 Recap // Part 1
This is episode 415. It aired live on Sept 7, 2022. Maybe you thought I made it to 10 years and gave up. I didn’t
Launching a Course on Visual Notetaking with Anthony Banks
This week we are meeting on Saturday and we are CELEBRATING!!!! Why you ask? Or what are we celebrating? TEN YEARS of doing the podcast!!!!! Can you
How to be a SuperFriend with Dave Clayton Part 2
If you missed the first part. Here’s a link: https://creativesignite.com/how-to-be-a-superfriend/ Episode 413. Aired LIVE on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET
Certainty Kills Curiosity with Paul Nylander
Paul makes pivoting look easy. He has pursued business opportunities and pursued his passions. I am excited to interview my good friend Paul Nylander this
How to be a Superfriend with Dave Clayton Part 1
We all need a good wingman. Someone who can go with us places, introduce us to people that they know we would get on with.
The Life of an Illustrator with Tom Froese
Episode 410, Aired April 20, 2022. Season 4.1 Or Listen here Super stoked to interview one of my favorite illustrators and one of my absolute
From Designer to Strategist to Artist with Joanna Paola
Season 3.4: Episode 409.Aired LIVE on March 30, 2022 Joanna Paola has been a designer then pivoted to brand strategy, and now is pursuing her
Reflecting on Markers of Growth a Rapid Recharge
When was the last time you looked through some of your old journals or sketchbooks? I ask because I have been doing a lot of
From Designer to Modern Artist with Debbie Clapper
Season 3.2Episode 407Aired March 16, 2022 Debbie Clapper has been a designer and illustrator. Debbie has shifted to doing her art full time. She creates
So You Think You Might Have ADHD with Thomas Jockin
This week we will talk to Thomas Jockin, he is a type designer and design professor who is also an entrepreneur. He is now a
Learning About NFTs with Kostas & the Forest
There’s a lot to learn. I know almost nothing about this and will be asking questions about how Kostas Kollias and the other people in
Strengthening Your Mindset with Mario Quezada
Last week… was a blur. It was the recharge week. For last week in Love on Creatives/Designers you were supposed to do some self-care. Did
Making Messes: A Rapid Recharge
Episode 403. Aired on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Love on Designers rolls on this week as I talk about making messes. Being willing to step
Progress as an Illustrator with Amy Lyons // Love on Designers
Amy Lyons is an illustrator and designer who has exploded in her growth as an illustrator over the last ten years. Amy has been a
Is Balance a Realistic Pursuit?
Episode 401, Aired January 26, 2022 Is balance in my life even possible? Do I find myself out of balance every time I do a
400
Holy Moly, What have I learned in ten years and 399 episodes. Let’s do some Remembering! Join me live on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022. And
2021 Wrap Up
Seriously excited to wrap up the year with you this week. Yes another Rapid Recharge and I will be joined with my good friend De
Two Illustrators Locking Arms with Dameon Williams and Josh Lewis
Episode 397, Airs Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 Illustrators usually have distinct styles and don’t often partner up for projects together. Well this week that is
How are You Tracking Your Progress
I am working on a lot of things about myself. I am inspired by so many people. People I spend time with each week and
Jumping Out of My Skin with Heather Crank
Episode 396, Aired Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 Would you go against your nature so you can nurture others? Heather Crank does just that. For so
Creating Experiences In House with Jason Johnson
Do you have some old beliefs about different parts of our vast industry? Have these beliefs held you back from applying to positions at certain
Gaining Clients Consistently with Helen Knight
Episode 394, Aired Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 Helen Knight is a designer, an entrepreneur, and a coach. She is the owner of Creative Business Brain
ReWriting Our Brains with David Mooney
This week I am pumped to introduce or if you were at camp, reintroduce you to David Mooney. David is an entrepreneur and a Psychotherapist
Fears & Self-Sabotage
Are you like me and have said to yourself, “what I am trying to do with my business is not going to work.” But I
Overcoming Fear with Faith in Action with Jodi Miller
Episode 391, Aired Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 Jodi Miller has been on the show before and talked about her experiences as a textile designer and
Asking the Right Questions from Start to Finish with Naomi Gee
Episode 390, Aired Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 Naomi Gee is a Certified StoryBrand Guide and designer that has been able to help her design clients
Seeing Solutions for Internal & External Challenges with Shari Muhima
Episode 389, Airs Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 Shari Muhima has the ability to connect on a deep level with the people she works with and
A Strategy for Your Portfolio Site with Rachel Zampino
Episode 388, Aired Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 When was the last time you updated your portfolio on the web?How do you determine which projects go
Thriving as a UX/UI Freelancer with Jesse Showalter
Episode 387 How can you be successful while wearing many hats?How do you react to life’s unexpected challenges? Niching down and focusing on UX/UI has
Web Accessibility: Why You Should Care with Colleen Gratzer
Do you think you don’t need to know about web accessibility?Do you talk to your clients about the risks of not having their site accessible?Do
Risk Tolerant with Raksa Yin
This week I want to introduce you to my friend, Raksa Yin. He is a VP, Product Designer at JP Morgan Chase & Co where
The Process of Translating Strategy to Design with Anat Rodan
If you are a lonely only and regularly work with any kind of contractors and vendors to make your ideas become a reality. Anat Rodan
Creatives Ignite 2021 – Camp Workshops Preview
Camp is almost here. Here’s a preview of our add-on workshops. Why add-ons this year? Because sometimes I need to brainstorm with others, I need
Camp Reunion Two Alumni Campers
Brittani Millington and André Gagiano were both at Creatives Ignite summer camp last year. Both participated a lot! But both did something after camp that
Mario Quezada // Another Chance to Get Your Mindset Questions Answered
Have you been held back by fears? Not sure what next step to take in your business?Do you limit yourself because of what you tell
Ashwin Chacko // Know the Impact You Want to Have
Episode 380 Aired Wednesday, May 12 2021 Do you struggle with staying positive? Do you have people around you that encourage you? How do you
Chloé Nwangwu // Being the Mediator Between Your Clients & Their Customers
Episode 379 Aired May 5, 2021 Do you know how assumptions are ruining your business? Is your subjective reality leading to needless revisions? This week
Matt Essam // Knowing What You Offer To Your Ideal Customer
Episode 378 Aired Wednesday, April 28 2021 Are you wearing too many hats in your business? Are you clear on what you offer and who
Camp Reunion
Episode 377 Airs April 7 @ 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 8:30am in Hawaii Join us for a Creatives Ignite Camp
Mario Quezada Answers Our Mindset Questions LIVE
Have you been held back by fears? Not sure what next step to take in your business?Do you limit yourself because of what you tell
Ian Jähns // The Ability to be Continuously Curious
Episode 375 Aired Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Do you describe yourself as curious?Have you ever been told to stop asking so many questions?Do you ask
Andrew Burnett // Naming: Harder Than You Think
Episode 374 Aired Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Have you ever thought that you had to “love” your brand name? Have you ever had the conversation
Joana Galvão // Delegate Responsibilities NOT Tasks
This week we are talking about delegation and automation, somethings that have been heavy on my mind. It’s the only way to set up my
Chris Martin // Are You Feedback Ready?
This week is about feedback and on Love on Designers I am challenging you to reach out to a mentor and share with them how
Van Cooley // Are Your Past Stories Holding You Back?
This week is about taking time to recharge yourself. Often I forget to take care of myself. I don’t set clear boundaries and pile too
Phyllis Dobbs // How Many Times Can I Reinvent Myself
Do you love designing and creating that you can never see yourself retiring?Do you want to know the secret to being able to a long
Will Hardaway // Being Observant part 2 // Love on Designers
Do you know if any of your customers, co-workers, or employees are self-silencing?Do you have an anti-racism plan?Are you clear on cultural appropriation and what
Erik Korem // Stress & How to Thrive
Are you ready to be your best without burning out? Do you know how to handle stress to use it to your advantage? Are you
Ash Rathod // No More Hiding
https://youtu.be/VkN40nDyleM Episode 367 Aired on January 20, 2021 This week is the third week focusing on Mental Health on Design Recharge and we are going
Kostas Kollias // Developing a Growth Mindset
https://youtu.be/__i2eoO4pQ0 This week we continue with Mental Health month on Design Recharge and we talk about something that is scary to a lot of people.
Mario Quezada // Mindset Shift: From Fear to Freedom
or Listen here: Episode 365 Airs Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm GMT / 9:30am Hawaii We
Become Partners with Your Clients with Feisty Brown
Episode 364Aired November 18, 2020. Do you feel like you’re partners with your clients? Do you regularly talk to them? Do you ever talk to
Will Hardaway // Being Observant + Willing to Pivot= Life ReDefined
Do you know if any of your customers, co-workers, or employees are self-silencing?Do you have an anti-racism plan?Do you want people in your company and
Rapid Recharge // Self-Motivation
https://youtu.be/Cu74haKNV4I Episode 362. Aired November 4, 2020 This week we are going to talk about Self-Motivation and I will share 3 tips with you that
Kostas Kollias // The ReGeneration Portal
Episode 361. Airs on October 21, 2020. I am very behind on releasing the podcast but it is because of what Kostas and I have
Walking Your Client Through the Process
That’s right, a “Rapid Recharge.” I am working on my rapidity. Promise. I am thinking I will be quick. Is that possible? I know, right.
This is NOT Working for Me // Dimi Lazarou
https://youtu.be/UsunLD55KIY or Listen here Design Recharge · This is NOT Working for Me with Dimi Lazarou Connect with Dimi https://symbolonbranding.co.uk/ https://instagram.com/symbolonbranding Read the Transcript [00:00:00]
Craig Heyworth // Building Your Team: Freelancer to Company
Are you at a place in your business where you are going to have to turn down work OR either you have to start hiring
Reading People, Reading the Room with Anneli Hansson
Episode 357 Aired Sept 9, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm BST How important is it to know how to
Abi Lemon // If She Can Do it, You Can Do it
Episode 356. Aired September 2, 2020 Have you ever struggled? I mean hit rock bottom or so close to it you are grey colored and
Mike Janda & Tom Ross // How to Collaborate
Episode 355. Aired August 26, 2020. Can you imagine COVID without the internet? WHOA that is like a horror movie. Let’s move on, can’t even
Be the Qualifier or be Qualified // Henry Kaminski Jr.
Episode 354 Aired Wednesday, August 19, 2020. School started this week and I am still a little behind. I like to have everyday planned
Dylan Menges / Ideas on Fire
Episode 353 Airs Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm BST Do you sell your ideas or your
Will Bryan // Know | Dough | Grow
https://youtu.be/tfuAJhkoFXE Or listen here: Design Recharge · Know, Dough, Grow with Will Bryan Episode 352 Aired August 5, 2020 We are back, after an
Committing to My Niche & My Brand Transformation with Brittany Barnhart
https://youtu.be/3cg4dTn40Tg Or listen here: Design Recharge · Brittany Barnhart // Committing to My Niche & My Brand Are you struggling with getting more clients who
Are You Struggling in Your Creative Business?
This week is a community meet up. Episode 350 Airs Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm BST
Clever Collage Illustration & Story Telling with Hollie Chastain
Episode 349 Aired June 17, 2020 Our guest this week is Hollie Chastain. I have been a huge fan of Hollie’s work for years and
De Ingles // The Love of Being Challenged
Our guest this week is De Ingles. She has been designing and running her business for over 20 years. The thing is she is always
Rob McClurkan // What’s Stifling Your Creativity
Episode 347 Airs Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm BST Do you know what you want to
Accountability: A Community Meet-Up
Episode 346 Aired Wednesday, May 27, 2020 How has accountability changed your business? Your life? Do you have someone you meet with that holds your
Growing, Experimenting, & Loving Working InHouse with Alex Mera
Episode 345 Aired May 20, 2020 Do you think that all inHouse jobs are the same?Does your job value your side project? Do they even
Wrangling Courage to Have a Seat at the Table with Phim Her
Episode 344 Aired Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Do you always have the courage it takes to ask for the higher price?Do you know what it
Thank you for your support!
Made a goal of getting to 40 reviews on iTunes by end of June, reached goal on May 11. Guess I need to set bigger
The Spin: Trust & Enjoy
Episode 343 Aired Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Do you remember spinning or being spun by an adult?You know where they would take your hands and
What Are You Discovering About Yourself // A Group Chat with guest Chris Martin
Episode 342. Aired April 29, 2020. With new situations, come new discoveries. What have you discovered about yourself during the last month?Has what you need
Part 2: Understanding the Heart of Your Business with Nathanael Clanton
Episode 341 Aired Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Or listen here: Design Recharge · Understanding the Heart of Your Business with Nathanael Clanton (Part 2) Do
Jeffy Thomas // Insights from a 365 Project
Episode 340 Aired Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Or listen here: Have you ever challenged yourself to a 30-day challenge? A 100-day challenge? How about a
Identifying What’s Working with Nathanael Clanton
Episode 339 Aired Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Or Listen here: Are you regularly trying new things in your business?Do you create products or courses?Are you
Group Chat // What Are You Learning?
Episode 338 Airs Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm GMT Are you taking advantage of your time
Creating Brand Chemistry with Laura Beauparlant
Episode 337 Aired Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Or Listen here: Laura Beauparlant has been a designer and agency owner for over 15 years. She’s created
Believing in Your Clients // Rapid Recharge Part 3
Episode 336 Aired Thursday, March 17, 2020 If you don’t believe in your client then should you really be working with them?Do you believe every
Michael Janda // Helping Creative Entrepreneurs
Episode 335 Aired Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Do you know how to value your work?Do you know the value of your education?Are you working on
Launching Creative Side Projects with Jeremy Slagle & Beth Stafford
Episode 334 Aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020. How important are side projects for your creativity?How important are they to your client work?Do they help you
Believing in Others? Who Do You Believe in?
Do you waffle from day to day about what to do in your business?What thought leaders do you trust?How do you know what you should
Melinda Livsey // The Entrepreneurial Pivot No.3
Episode 331 Aired February 19, 2020 Or listen here: Do you have dreams of doing something more? Do you love to help people on their
Michael Janda // The Entrepreneurial Pivot
Episode 330 Airs February 12, 2020, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 7:30pm GMT This week I am stoked to have Michael
Jason Carne // The Entrepreneurial Pivot
THE DESIGN RECHARGE SHOW: Jason Carne // The Entrepreneurial PivotEp. 328 Airs on MONDAY Feb 10, 2020 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT
Perseverance: A Rapid Recharge
Ep. 328 Aired on January 29, 2020 perseverance = clarity + discipline + consistency Every Tuesday for the last seven and a half years I’ve
Stress: The Silent Killer with Taylor Cashdan
Ep. 327 Aired on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Do you push yourself hard?Do you live for the fast-paced, deadline driven life of a designer?Are you
Lenny Terenzi // Self-Care: Going Dark Digitally
Ep. 326 Aired on January 15, 2020 Are you in the middle of an inner battle?Have you gone through something REALLY big and you have
The Importance of Community in Your Mental Health
This year we are starting off on the right track. Often the winter months can bring on seasonal affect disorder and depression. For those of
Making a Children’s Book with Lydia Rueger
Victor looks similar to the other cars in his class, but under his hood is an engine that sounds like no one else’s:His engine helps
Overwhelmed Planning for 2020? // A Rapid Recharge
When I think about planning for a new year it makes me a little anxious. I’ve always been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kinda girl. But as my
Dustin Lee // Growing Pains & Spending Mindset
Episode 322. Aired November 20, 2019. Or listen here: I apologize, the end of the year has been brutal for me but also so so
Dimi Lazarou // Taming Your Time
Episode 321. Aired November 13, 2019. or Listen here: Do you struggle with time management?Do you often feel behind and like there is not enough
Overloading My Plate
Episode 320. Aired Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Do you ever have trouble saying no? Do you often feel overwhelmed with all the work you have
Navigating Linked In with Hebah from HebahByDesign
Or listen here: I have not dropped off the face of the earth. I am sorry I have been so out of touch. I have
Working as a Remote Designer
Aired Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Or listen here: Have you dreamed of working from home?Do you understand what it entails?Are you highly self-motivated?Do you have
Catherine Arensberg // The Power of Video Content
Want to know how one designer has been using video content to increase her reach, exposure, and connect with her audience? If so the show
SEO Expert, Brian Harper: Taking the Fear out of SEO
Episode 316. Aired October 2, 2019. Do you need help finding more clients? Do you need help reaching new leads? Do you want to know
Kyle Courtright // Small Improvements Make a Difference
Episode 315. Aired September 25, 2019. or listen here: This week on Design Recharge we have our friend Kyle Courtright back on to share his
Taylor Ackerman // The Sketchbook as a Release
Episode 314. Aired September 18, 2019. Do you have a passion project that you spend time outside of work pursuing? Do you want to know
Chris Do // What Makes Someone an Expert?
Episode 313. Aired September 11, 2019. The Questions I am Asking There are so many influencers out there. Anyone can have a website, anyone can
Thomas Jockin // Fighting for Literacy
Episode 312. Aired Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Or listen here: Creating and using a variable font when learning to read is helping to promote literacy.
Niching & the Inner Battle a Rapid Recharge
Episode 311. Aired August 28, 2019. Or listen here: Tips on Crushing Your Inner Critic, especially when it comes to niching down. Am I good
Tom Ross // Building a Personal Brand
Or listen here: Episode 310. Aired Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Is it important to build a personal brand?Do you have to create a community while
Kelly Johnson // Out of the Vacuum
Episode 309. Aired August 14, 2019. Or listen here: Have you ever felt like you were doing the same design style over and over?As you
A Comic Book Artist Passionate About Science & History with André Caetano
Episode 308. Aired August 7, 2019. or listen at Did you know I have a heart for Illustrators? I am mesmerized and always amazed at
Get Plugged In // Rapid Recharge
Episode 307. Aired Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Or listen here: After the survey last week, I have a feeling this mastermind-style group I’ve created is
Is This 4 You? // Rapid Recharge
Episode 306. Airs July 17, 2019. Do you know what your niche is? Do you know what direction you are going in your business or
Mandy Horton // Design History III
This episode ends Design History Week with Design History III. Aired June 27, 2019. Episode 305. Or listen here: Questions we will answer in
Mandy Horton // Design History II
We are continuing Design History Week with Design History II. Episode 304. Aired Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Or listen here: Do you want to learn
Mandy Horton // Design History I
We are starting off Design History Week with Design History I. Episode 303. Aired Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Or listen at: Do you want to
Drew Pocza // An Illustrator’s Income Streams
Episode 302. Aired June 19, 2019. Have you ever wanted to focus on one thing but weren’t sure how to do it? Do you know
Sean Ferguson // Illustrator Turned Strategist
Have you ever thought you knew your “thing” then it had to change because the industry shifted or the work dried up or changed? Have
Jeremy Slagle // The Other F Word
Episode 300. Aired Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Or listen here: Huge Praise this week. Tomorrow’s show with Jeremy Slagle marks the 300th episode and our
Rapid Recharge // Leaning Into Uncomfort Part 2
Steven’s video https://youtu.be/Cww-9LHXf1w I have watched this video over 50 times probably. I am seeing it from so many angles. I am excited to share
Rapid Recharge // Leaning Into Uncomfort
Episode 298. Aired May 22, 2019. Or listen here: What a week, I got to spend the weekend with a lot of family. My cousin
Creative Podcasters Unite
Episode 297. Aired May 15, 2019. or listen here: This week we are doing something different. I have invited a few of my friends who
Kyle Courtright // Why Branding is my Niché
Do you know how to niche down? Do you know how to find what your superpower is? Do you know how to find clients who
Lisa Quine // The Social Media Opportunity
Episode 295. Aired Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Or listen here. Do you know how to track your progress on social media? On Instagram? Do you
Adam Grason // The Freelancer Life Exposed
Episode 294. Aired Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Are you Self-Taught? Aren’t we all in some areas? Do you think you might spend too much time
Blair Enns // Win Without Pitching
Episode 293. Airs Wednesday, April 3, 2019. This week I am stoked to have someone who has shaken up the business of design so
Guarantee Success
Episode 292. Airs Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Or listen here: https://soundcloud.com/rechargingyou/rapid-recharge-not-afraid-to-fail-guarantee-success This episode almost didn’t happen. I am honestly tired and I just had
Joe Bosack // Wisdom & Curiosity After 20+ years in Design
Episode 291. Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2019. At 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT Do you want to know how he has been able to
Beth Inglish // ReDefine, ReInvent, & ReLaunch
Episode 290. Aired Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Have you ever felt you were walking in someone else’s shoes, living a life that you didn’t feel
Veronique Zayas // The Business Beyond Freelancing
Episode 289. Aired March 6, 2019. Or listen here: We covered these topics this week: How many hours a week do you
Josh Morey // Building Community
Episode 288. Aired February 27, 2019. Or listen here: https://soundcloud.com/rechargingyou/josh-morey-building-community-inhouse/s-YGE69 Have you ever worked an InHouse job surrounded by people but all the
Love On Designers // Community Meet Up
Episode 287. Aired February 20, 2019 This week we are focusing on ways to recharge your batteries. That is what this week in the Love
Jodi Miller // Beautiful Words
Aired Wednesday, February 13, 2019. This episode will cover: Have you ever longed for having clear purpose? Have you ever felt “called” to do a
Dave Clayton // Opening Doors Wide
Aired Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Are you a person who is cautious and opens the door with the chain latched? Are you a person
Jason Ratner // What it Takes
Episode 284. Aired Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Or listen here: Have you had a dream but thought it was a long shot? Have
Community Meet-Up // Pivot as You Learn
Episode 283. Aired Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Things happen, things happen we don’t plan for. We have to be ready to step in when a
Britt Davis // Chasing Your Dream
Episode 281. Aired Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Or listen here: This episode will cover: Have you ever wanted to work in the sports and
Nathalie Kalbach // Following Your Gut
Episode 280. Aired Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Or listen here: https://soundcloud.com/rechargingyou/follow-your-gut-with-nathalie-kalbach Are your passion and your career aligned? Do you ever wish your side hustle
Alicja Colon // Overcoming Debilitating Self-Talk
Episode 279. Aired Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Or listen here: https://soundcloud.com/rechargingyou/overcoming-debilitating-self-talk-with-alicja-colon-120518 Does your inner voice regularly berate you? Do you have a hard time turning
Brad Woodard // Bold, Brave Moves
Episode 278. Aired Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Or listen here: Could you or would you move across country multiple times to advance your career? Could
Rapid Recharge // Thankful
Episode 277. Aired Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Or listen here: First off I want to tell you how thankful I am for you. Thankful you
Angela Navarra // Working as a Freelance Illustrator
Episode 276. Aired November 14, 2018. Or listen here. Have you always wondered the advantages to having an art agent? Well look no further as
Mye De Leon // Lettering, Creative Community, & Growing Your Business
Episode 275. Aired November 7, 2018 Or listen here. Talk about talented and driven, this week’s guest is both. Mye De Leon doesn’t do anything
Bill Gardner // Mastering Client Buy-in
Episode 273. Aired Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Or listen here. Have you ever struggled with getting your client to go with the bold move,
Kevin Greene // Finding Time & Finding Freelance
Episode 274. Aired October 24, 2018. Or listen here. Do you have a full time job, want to freelance, but aren’t sure how to
Scott Soeder // Marketing Strategies for Illustrators
Episode 272. Aired Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Or listen here. This week we will be continuing the conversation with my friend, Scott Soeder. Scott has
EMERGE + AIGA Mobile // Moving, Working, Changing Fields, Finding Your Place // WITH A LIVE AUDIENCE
Episode 271. Aired September 26, 2018 Or listen here. I am teaming up with AIGA Mobile during the Emerge Month, where AIGA focuses on Emerging
Dustin Lee // Exploring Alternate Revenue Streams
Episode 270. Aired September 26, 2018. Or listen here. This week I am excited to have my good friend Dustin Lee back on the show.
Josh Lewis // The Power of Personal Projects
Episode 269. Aired September 19, 2018. Or Listen: This week I am excited to introduce you to my friend Josh Lewis. I got to meet
The Storm & Letting Things Go // Part 2 // Rapid Recharge
Episode 268. Aired September 7, 2018. Or listen on SoundCloud We may or may not have a show tomorrow. Now we are dealing with
Practice Measure Pivot: No Recital Scheduled // Rapid Recharge // Part 1
Episode 267. Aired August 29, 2018. Or listen on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rechargingyou/rapid-recharge-practice-measure-pivot-no-recital-scheduled Have you ever been in a place of growth and it is so uncomfortable
Finding an Illustrator & Self-Publishing a Children’s Book // Running a Killer Kickstarter Campaign
Episode 265. Listen here or on iTunes or where ever you get your podcasts This week I am excited to introduce Beth Stafford and Jeremy
Josh Cleland // Life as a Children’s Book Illustrator
Episode 264. This week I am excited to introduce my friend and amazing illustrator, Josh Cleland. Josh like many got his start as a designer
Angela Navarra // How to Get Work as an Illustrator
Episode 263. This week I am excited to introduce you to Angela Navarra, she is a freelance designer, illustrator, and letterer and is going to
Tackling Debt Like a Disease // Drew & Whitney Hill
Episode 262. Part 4 of Struggle to Soar series This week we conclude our month-long series about people who have gone through the valley and
Scott Biersack // Finding Balance as a Freelancer & Entrepreneur
Episode 261. Part 3 of Struggle then Soar series Aired Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT This week I am interviewing
Doing a Daily Challenge // Rapid Recharge
Episode 260. Aired Thursday, June 14, 2018. This week I will be talking about what I am learning about recently, which includes doing a
Jason Shults // Beating Cancer with Design
Episode 259. Part 2 of Struggle then Soar series Aired Tuesday, June 5, 2018. This week I am excited to share an inspiring story
Chris Do // Growth is Uncomfortable
Episode 258. Part 5 of the Scaling Your Business series and Part 1 Struggle then Soar series Aired Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Listen on
Scotty Russell // Find Your Tribe
Episode 257. Part four of the Scaling Your Business Series Aired Wednesday, May 23, 2018 This week I interviewed one of my go-to people
Ian Paget // Overcoming Fears and Building a Community
Episode 256. Part three of the Scaling Your Business Series. Aired May 16, 2018. Do you have a fear of speaking in public? Do you
Wilson Lemieux // Three Years Behind Me
Episode 255. Part two of the Scaling Your Business Series Aired Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Have you ever wondered how a dream can become a
Bill Beachy // Entrepreneurial Growing Pains
Part one of the Scaling Your Business Series Episode 254 Aired Wednesday, May 2, 2018 From a two-man shop to larger and now an 8-person
Ian Paget // The Niché World of Branding & the People Who Love it
Aired Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Episode 251. I have been a big fan of Ian Paget and Logo Geek for a while now. Ian is
Scott Soeder // Blending Interests to Find Your Niche
Episode 250. Aired April 4, 2018 This week we will be talking to someone I admire so much, for his work and his easy going
Lisa Glanz // From Designer to Illustrator Part 2
Episode 249. Aired Monday, March 26, 2018 This week we will be continuing our talk with Lisa Glanz. Lisa is an entrepreneur and illustrator who
Lisa Quine // Being Nice Gets You Places
Episode 248. Aired March 20, 2018 This week we will be talking to Lisa Quine. Lisa recently went from full time designer with a very
Lisa Glanz // From Designer to Illustrator
Episode 247. Aired on March 12, 2018. This week we will be talking to Lisa Glanz. Lisa is an illustrator who sells products online. She
Jamal Collins // Teaching at Risk Kids to be Design Entrepreneurs
Episode 246. Aired on March 9, 2018 Jamal Collins grew up in Cleveland, by the time he was leaving high school Cocaine was the new
Jordan Wong // Pivot
Episode 245. Aired on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Jordan has sold his own products, worked for clients, and taken his drawing exercises and created a
David Brier // Brand Intervention
Episode 244. Aired on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Want to dive DEEP with David Brier on Wednesday and talk about Branding? David has been on
Reina Takahashi // Going for It
Episode 243. Aired on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Have you ever wanted to figure out what was “your” thing? Have you wondered how you can
Rapid Recharge // Love on Designers
Episode 242. Aired on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Kim Panella and I have been scheming about a way to appreciate, encourage, and build stronger
Corrina Reff // Focusing on Branding
Episode 241. Aired on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Have you ever wanted to focus on a certain area of design, but don’t know how
Dylan Menges // Understanding Your Calling
Episode 240. Aired on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. These days growing my business and starting my illustration journey are constantly on my mind. As I
Nick Brito // Working Towards a Goal
Episode 239. Aired on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Illustration is on my brain, along with new goals and skills I want to master (well get
Kim Panella // A Detailed Look
Episode 238. Aired on December 6, 2017 Want to learn some tips about illustrating details with chalk? Well my guest this week is my good
Austin Saylor // Animating Lettering Part 2
Episode 237. Aired November 22, 2017 This week’s guest is Austin Saylor a motion designer with a love for animating lettering. We will chat about
Andrew Berkemeyer // Working InHouse
Episode 236. Aired on November 15, 2017 Do you work InHouse? There are positives and negatives to it. This week’s guest, Andrew Berkemeyer works InHouse
Meena Khalili // New in Lou 365 Project
Episode 235. Aired on November 8, 2017 Have you ever wanted to change up your style? Or get better at something in a fairly quick
Nick Sloggett // Finding the Right Fit
Episode 234. Aired on November 1, 2017. https://youtu.be/0jq6R-Yg9hQ Have you ever wanted to know how you land an interview with Google and what it is
Tom Ross // Building Long-Term, Design Relationships
Episode 233. Airs on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT / 5:30pm in the UK. You may know Tom Ross from
Matt Vergotis // Versatile & Flexible PART TWO
Episode 232. Aired on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Matt and I will continue our conversation about branding and how he decides when to create
Matt Vergotis // Versatile & Flexible (Part One)
Episode 231. Aired on October 10, 2017 This week I am excited to have my friend, Matt Vergotis on the show. Matt is an incredible
David O’Hara // Bob & Weave
Episode 230. Aired on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 This week I am excited to have my friend David O’Hara on the show. David has changed
Erik Reagan // Scaling a Business
Episode 229. Aired on September 27, 2017 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT This week I am excited to have Erik Reagan on
Winston Scully // A Passion for Type
Episode 228. Aired September 23, 2017 This week I am excited to have Winston Scully on the show. I have been following Winston since he
Rapid Recharge // How’s Your Customer Service?
Episode 227. Aired September, 13, 2017. This week I am going to talk to you about Customer Service and how you treat your clients. I
Alex Lazaris // Mentoring Creatives
Episode 226. Aired on September 6, 2017 This week I am excited to have Alex Lazaris on the show. I started out being impressed by
Joseph Carter-Brown // Dealers of Empathy
Episode 225. Aired August 30, 2017. This week I am proud to have my friend and long-time Design Recharge family member back on the show
Rapid Recharge // Beavers & the New Front Porch
Aired on August 23, 2017 Episode 224 This week is a Rapid Recharge and we are recapping WMC Fest 8. You will get to hear
T.J. Harley // Flexible & Focused
Aired on August 9, 2017 Episode 223 This week’s guest is T.J. Harley. T.J. got his start working in a t-shirt shop while going to
Design Recharge // Mackenzie Hill // Tips from a Project Manager
Aired August 2, 2017. Episode 222 [youtube id=”IPqa72gXEjs“] This week’s guest is Mackenzie Hill. She is a project leader and keeps multiple projects running smoothly.
Rapid Recharge // Competitors or Allies
Episode 221. Airs July 26, 2017. Are you better alone or do you and your skills get enhanced when you are around other people? Better
Ryan Hamrick // Curves Ahead
Aired on July 19, 2017. Episode 220 [youtube id=”gyEZDxpTZyw”] This week’s guest is a Design Recharge favorite, Ryan Hamrick. Ryan is a lettering artist, designer,
Austin Saylor // Animating Lettering
Episode 219 Aired July 12, 2017. [youtube id=”Hd3QepyQWHY”] This week’s guest is Austin Saylor a motion designer with a love for animating lettering. We will
Amarilys Henderson // Stepping Out at Surtex
Aired June 30, 2017. Episode 218 My guest this week is Amarilys Henderson. You might remember her from a recent interview in April when she
Uncomfortable and Afraid, But Doing it Anyway
Episode 217. Recorded live on June 28, 2017 [youtube id=”qDYClTUNdJQ”] This week I am launching a brand new part of the Recharging You brand. I
Pressing On // Digging into the Letterpress Phenomenon
Aired on June 21, 2017. Episode 216 [youtube id=”pFvHXGbkukU”] I am excited to have my first official documentary film makers on the show this week.
Von Glitschka // Growth and Diversification
Aired June 7, 2017. Episode 215 [youtube id=”0lSRdG0_iBg”] I am so excited to welcome back the amazing illustrator and designer Von Glitschka. Von is creative
Blake Stevenson // Mining Cuteness
Episode 214. Aired May 31, 2017. [youtube id=”UQ48Vr2d2Ds”] Blake Stevenson is one of my heroes, because everything he makes has some sort of cuteness factor
Emily Carlton // Part 4 Sketch Noting Series: Sketch Noting Professionally
Episode 213. Aired May 3, 2017. [youtube id=”oGV940IUrqU”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to have my friend, Emily Carlton on the show,
Johnny Gwin // Part 3 Sketch Noting Series: The Evolution of a Sketch Noter
Episode 212, Aired April 26, 2017. [youtube id=”9gWBKPIslTU”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to have my good friend, Johnny Gwin back on
Amarilys Henderson // Part 2 Sketch Noting Series: The Secret to Drawing Faces
Episode 211. Aired Friday, April 21, 2017. [youtube id=”MoGbSaJBbv4″] Friday, April 21 @ 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT, I will be interviewing entrepreneur,
Noah Scalin // The Challenge of a Creative Sprint
Episode 210. Aired April 19, 2017. [youtube id=”xqgwf1w6wvM“] Wednesday, April 19 @ 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT, Noah Scalin is coming back on
Alma Hoffmann // The Why Behind Sketch Noting
Episode 209. Aired Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Life has been crazy but great. I just got back from my favorite conference of all (Creative South)
Mike Jones // Creative South in Two Weeks
Airs March 22, 2017. Episode 208. This week is crazy for me. I have gotten really, really busy. Does that happen to you, preparing taxes,
Master of One // Brothers with Vision and Purpose
Aired on March 13, 2017 Episode 206 [youtube id=”v0OzLb7DmRE”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to introduce you to my friends and fellow
Alec Lewis // The Importance of the Back Story
Aired on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Episode 205 [youtube id=”z-wgeY2loDM”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to introduce you to my friend Alec
Jason Craig // Being my Own Boss
Aired March 1, 2017. Episode 204 [youtube id=”1BBwmyhVpVo”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to have Jason Craig back on the show. Jason
Thomas Jockin // The Life of a Type Designer
Aired February 15, 2017. Episode 203. [youtube id= “1vfyCTYJLpc”] This week on Design Recharge I am excited to interview type designer and community builder, Thomas
Adam Martin // Building a Community for Designers in the Sports Industry
Aired Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017. Episode 202 [youtube id=”4lSP0xjxFUk“] This week on Design Recharge I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend, Adam Martin. Adam
Victor Davila // Crafting Lovable, Illustrated Characters
Aired Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Episode 201 [youtube id=”d4h83PU-OHw”] Victor Davila is an illustrator, a designer, and an educator. Victor lives in Orlando, Florida and
Joseph Carter-Brown // In Defense of Fear
Episode 200! Aired Wednesday, January 25, 2017. [youtube id=”f_KyTTw5W0s”] Seriously stoked to record episode 200 with someone whom I met through Design Recharge, a long-time
Dan Lee // Hand Lettering Engineer
Aired Saturday, January 21, 2017. Episode 199 [youtube id=”25uIa9knkjY”] This week on Design Recharge, I am interviewing the talented Dan Lee. Dan has a passion
Jason Frostholm // Feeding my Inner Creative
Aired, Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Episode 198 [youtube id=”YNhq47uY-sg”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Jason Frostholm. Jason runs the Creative South Podcast
Rapid Recharge // New Year = New Start
Aired, January 4, 2017. Episode 197. I have been thinking about 2017 a lot more than I usually think about the new year. This time
Ben Hannam // Your Portfolio & the Job You Want
Aired Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Episode 196 (Last episode of 2016) [youtube id=”OZfk5Rf4E9o”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing my brother from another
Fabio Perez // Lightning Fast & a Love for Retro
Aired December 7, 2016. Episode 195 [youtube id=”9ffxIV986eQ”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing my friend Fabio Perez. I am in deep envy
Type Ed // Type Lessons Make us Stronger
Aired November 30, 2016. Episode 194. [youtube id=”dFW-BAhsgKs”] TypeEd began out of necessity. While running their design studio, teaching, and jurying design competitions both
Devon Hoernschemeyer // Roll with the Punches
Airs November 23, 2016. Episode 193. [youtube id=”Gssp50prrKE”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Devon Hoernschemeyer. Devon is a designer in Orlando,
Veronica Wong // Creating an Online Store
Aired November 16, 2016. Episode 192 [youtube id=”gEJLuq-PzW4″] Have you thought about taking your side project and turning it into something that is making you
Brian Yohn // Design Management
Aired on November 9, 2016. Episode 191 [youtube id=”m4gchBDQrPQ”] Have you thought about going into management and leading a design team? Or do you want
Noah Elias // Uncovering Your Calling
Episode 190. Aired November 2, 2016. [youtube id=”o8O0D7iO9rU”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Noah Elias. Noah has created an amazing business
Aaron Draplin // Loving the Underdog
Episode 189. Aired October 25, 2016. [youtube id=”ZatxZqjexkI”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Aaron Draplin. Aaron is a designer that gets giddy
Rapid Recharge // Positivity
Episode 188. Aired October 12, 2016. This week on Design Recharge I will be talking about the power of being positive and how changing how
Colin Tierney // Crayligraphy
Episode 186 Aired September 28, 2016. [youtube id=”JRY4JQT64qs”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Colin Tierney. Colin runs a design firm that specialized
Terence Tang // Becoming an Entrepreneur
Episode 185 Aired September 21, 2016. [youtube id=”uFUzojn87SI”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Terence Tang. He is a lettering artist, brand builder,
Fraser Davidson // Bringing IT to Life
Aired Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Episode 184 [youtube id=”9VyKV_l16Gg”] Fraser Davidson is an award-winning director, animator, and designer. He is co-founder of Cub Studio in
Brian White // Staying Relevant, Fresh, & In Business
Episode 183 Aired Wednesday, August 31, 2016. [youtube id=”YFQkYt1o4vE”] When you have been in the design business for 20 years you have learned a thing
Mitch Shepherd // No Looking Back
Aired August 24, 2016. Episode 182 [youtube id= “lSjipwXjyIg”] Mitch Shepherd went to work one day and told them he would not be back. He
AIGA Mobile // Emerge Week Panel Discussion
Episode 181 Aired Wednesday, August 17, 2016. [youtube id=”xj82ejNjY70″] This week on Design Recharge we will team up with AIGA Mobile and will learn from four
Peter Deltondo // Play to Your Strengths
Aired Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Episode 180 [youtube id=”p_KeoO1APEk”] Peter Deltondo is a creative director, ux/ui product designer and web designer among other things. He
Nathan Yoder // Transitions & Inner Battles
Aired on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Episode 179 [youtube id=”CkKX3UwwGxE”] Nathan Yoder always makes my face hurt. What! Yes, because every time I talk to
Bethany Heck // Exposing a Commonly Held Typographic Belief
Episode 178. Aired Wednesday, July 27, 2016. [youtube id=”KwvPGRBABYo”] This week I interview my friend and one of the funniest designers I know, Bethany Heck.
Dustin Lee // Bulldozing Designer Road Blocks
Aired July 20, 2016. Episode 177 [youtube id=”Qbzutw1gxJA”] This week I welcome Dustin Lee of Retro Supply and Passive Income for Designers back to the
WMC Fest // Creative Community Instigator
Aired Wednesday, July 7, 2016. Episode 176 [youtube id=”NXeMxKFkQwA”] This week I interview Heather Sakai and Bryan Garvin of Weapons of Mass Creation (WMC Fest)
Brooke Scherer // European Design Tour
Aired Wednesday, June 29th, 2016. Episode 175 [youtube id=”mUunIIbADyw”] Design History in Europe This week on Design Recharge, we invite back long-time friend and
Brian Manley // Follow Your Weird
Aired Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Episode 174 [youtube id=”TGFb-UNfIPM”] This week it is my pleasure to introduce my friend, Brian Manley. Brian is conceptual designer
The Forefathers Group // Building a Remote Team
Aired June 15, 2016. Episode 173 [youtube id=”TiHVTVvtrCU”] Are you ready to be amazed? These guys are genuine, passionate, humble, and driven. This week I
Matt Dawson // Birthing a Design Conference
Aired June 8, 2016. Episode 172 [youtube id=”JS5Miem_gu0″] Matt Dawson, founder of the Louisiana-based design conference called CROP wears many hats. He is a designer
Kofi Opoku // Design for Social Impact
Aired Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Episode 171 [youtube id=”iVmTG9HHEdM”] Kofi Opoku is a designer and an educator with a passion for helping others. He uses
Scott Biersack & Eric Friedensohn // Creative Compadres
Airs Saturday, May 21, 2016. Episode 170 [youtube id=”ivZzOQm-u7Q”] Eric Friedensohn and Scott Biersack have been roommates for almost a year. They are both designers,
Shane Helm // At the Helm of Design
Aired Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Episode 169 [youtube id=”1-e4misnr0Y”] Shane Helm has been a web designer for almost 20 years. He has seen the industry
Ryan Hamrick // Business Strategy Part 2
Aired May 11, 2016. Back in November I had Ryan Hamrick on the show and we had too much to talk about for one episode.
Kimberly Elam // Design Systems
Aired April 27, 2016. Episode 167 This week I am excited to have a person on that I have admired her work for years. She
Doc Reed // Finding Focus in Transitions
Aired Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Episode 166 Doc Reed is a man with a passion for people. His desire to connect with others makes his
Rapid Recharge // Coming Down from CS16
Aired on April 13, 2016. Episode 165 Enjoy this Creative South 2016 recap! FUN for all. Get your crew and join us in the chat
Richard Longhi // Semper Gumby
Aired Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Episode 164 [youtube id=”LBwF1EW5J38″] Being flexible is one of Richard Longhi’s personal superpowers. When life throws him a challenge he
Rusty Mitchell // Leading a Mobile App Design Team
Aired Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Episode 163 [youtube id=”Aqy0fz7D10k”] Rusty Mitchell is the VP of Design at Mercury Intermedia, a trusted leader in mobile app
Rapid Recharge // Working with Family
Aired Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Episode 162 [youtube id=”3X7y6n5xKvM”] Working with family can be stressful. Some families experience increased tension and hurt feelings. Vickie and
Tim Frame // Bad Posture = Good Design
Aired Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Episode 161 [youtube id=”NyaK9-2du-g”] Tim Frame is one of the nicest and most talented designers I know. He loves to
Rapid Recharge // Recharge & Ignite
Aired Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016. Episode 160 Do you need a group of designers to plug into? A place where you can get authentic feedback,
Nikki Villagomez // Making the Book: Culture + Typography
Episode 159 [youtube id=”JnRsKUWuFtE”] Nikki Villagomez is a designer, speaker, author, and a lover of typography. She is passionate about letters, signage, and interested in
Jason Carne // For the Love of Letters
Episode 158 Jason Carne has a passion for letters and has built a business doing everything from meticulously drawing them to be used in his
Scotty Russell // The Power of Changing Your Perspective
Aired Feb. 3, 2016. Episode 157 Scotty is a designer, illustrator, and a letterer, an entrepreneur and a motivational coach. He uses his illustrations to
Mike Jones // The Importance of a Design Community
Aired January 20, 2016. Episode 155. [youtube id=”ZidMtG_kTVA”] Mike Jones has a heart to help people. He has spent his career hugging necks and
Scott Fuller // Always Searching
Episode 154. Aired Jan 13, 2016. [youtube id=”49skNXh0P7w”] Scott Fuller, owner and designer at Studio Temporary loves minimalist design and is a fantastic illustrator. Scott
Brittany Barnhart // Going Out On Your Own
Aired Jan 6, 2016. Episode 153 [youtube id=”L1NdfyPfsjM”] Happy New year! It is going to be a fantastic year. If you want to see the
Rocky Roark // Taking on Challenges
Aired on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Episode 152 [youtube id=”97m9tniYzrY”] Rocky Roark is an illustrator and designer. Social media played a role in how he
Danielle Langdon // Card Obsessed
Aired on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Episode 151 Danielle Langdon is a self-proclaimed greeting card enthusiast, a designer, and a design educator. Danielle is not
Ryan Hamrick // Business Strategy
Aired Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Episode 150. [youtube id= upAz9hl3QdU] Ryan Hamrick is a designer, letterer, and entrepreneur. He keeps his passion for design ignited
Rapid Recharge // Sell Your Idea
Aired Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Episode 149 I broadcast this Rapid Recharge on Periscope this week and tried out a new platform. We talked about
Derek Friday // Cutting Edge Environmental Design
Aired Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Episode 148 [youtube id=fvdjdV6-qmQ] Derek Friday is a designer that creates immersive branded environments all over the globe. His portfolio is
Rapid Recharge // Asking the Right Questions
Aired Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015. Episode 147 Knowing what to ask during an initial client interview can be tricky. When you are starting off you don’t
Eric Friedensohn // Building Character
Aired on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Episode 146. [youtube id=7e9Vcaxzusw] Lettering Artist and Designer, Eric Friedensohn has been seeking out opportunities and stumbling into experiences
Brian French // The Story Behind Making Great Paper
Aired Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Episode 145 Join me as I interview Brian French. Brian represents the next generation of French paper. We will discuss
Rapid Recharge // Building Better Client Relationships
Aired Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Episode 144 I led a conversation about things you should look for in a client and I will share how
Joseph Alessio // Building a Business
Aired Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Episode 143 I am excited to have a part two interview with Joseph Alessio (with some additional questions added to
Chris Olszewski // Running with the Devil
Aired Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Episode 142 Chris Olszewski is an artist, a professor, a Native American, and member of the Chippewa Nation. For the
Dustin Lee // Creating Passive Income
Aired on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015. Episode 141 Dustin Lee, founder and creator of Retro Supply Company knows how to help designers. He has built
Von Glitschka // Illustrator for Life
Aired on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Episode 139 Von Glitschka is one of my design heroes and I am excited to interview him about his
Rapid Recharge // Your Relationship with Your Career
Aired July 22, 2015. Episode 138 Have you thought about leaving the field of graphic design, throwing in the towel and starting a new career?
Gage Mitchell // Working Your Passion: A One Pot Life
Aired on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Episode 137 Gage Mitchell is a designer and entrepreneur who has found the recipe for a happy life. The
Rapid Recharge: Pricing Your Work
Aired Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Episode 136 I lead a conversation about pricing with the group. Would you like to know what you should be
Lenny Terenzi // Making Lemonade
Aires Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Episode 135. Lenny Terenzi hasn’t had the easiest road but thanks to an incredible attitude, reigniting his passion for design,
How to Find Your SuperPower
Aired Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Episode 134. Do you know what is special about you? Really, I’m serious. Two years ago as I was teaching
Erin Barker // Escapades with Hooray Lorraine
Aired on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Episode 133. Erin Barker is a freelance illustrator, designer, and lettering artist. She has a style that utilizes her
Bob Ewing & Drew Hill // INCH x INCH
Aired on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Episode 132 Do you believe there is a power in every inch? Drew and Bob do and so
Joseph Alessio // For the Love of Type
Aired on May 13, 2015. Episode 131 Joseph Alessio is a lettering artist, typographer and designer from Detroit. He is passionate about creating both verbal
Beth Nabi // Why Graphic Design is Fine Art
Aired on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Episode 130 Beth Nabi is a Design educator at the University of North Florida and is passionate about verbal
Brandon Oldenburg // Crafting Stories that Touch Audiences
Aired on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Episode 129. Brandon Oldenburg is a illustrator, animator, Academy Award Winner, and co-founder and managing partner at Moonbot Studios.
Shauna Panczyszyn // The Importance of Side Projects
Aired on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Episode 128 After an incredible weekend with incredible designers and illustrators at Creative South I am pumped and ready
Fake Journaling with Roz Stendahl Part Two
Aired Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Episode 127 Roz Stendahl is a designer, an illustrator, a writer, and teacher. She has kept visual journals since childhood
Mike Jones // Inside Creative South 2015
Aired Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Episode 126. Mike Jones is an incredible designer and one of the founders of Creative South (the best design conference
Dennis Cortes // Curating Typography & Illustration on the Web
Aired on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Episode 125 Dennis Cortes has been curating typography and lettering since December of 2013 and recently started curating illustration
Meaghan Dee Duncan // Great Explorations
Aired on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Episode 124 Meaghan Dee Duncan is a talented designer and an passionate design educator. She has created some amazing
Jason Carne // Lettering Library
Jason Carne is a talented, creative letterer and designer. Jason is a an impeccable researcher and has built his personal, visual library full of vital
Bob Ewing // How to Keep Growing
Aired, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015. Episode 122 Bob Ewing is an art director, designer, and letterer. He has a passion for growth and has created
Roz Stendahl // Fake Journaling
Aired, Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015. Episode 121 Roz Stendahl is a designer, an illustrator, a writer, and teacher. She has kept visual journals since childhood
Brooke Scherer // Sustainable Design
Aired Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Episode 120. Brooke Scherer is a design professor that pushes students to create designs that are sustainable & eco-friendly. She
John Clifford // Graphic Icons
Aired Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015. Episode 119 John Clifford has curated a stunning collection of design visionaries into a concise book, Graphic Icons, that is
TCG // Salary Trends & Negotiation Tips
Aired, Wednesday Jan 21, 2015. Episode 118 Diane Domeyer, Executive Director at The Creative Group shares what TCG reveals in their 2015 Salary Guide
Danielle Evans // Getting to do the Work you Love
Aired, Wednesday Jan 14, 2015. Episode 117. Danielle Evans is a talented letterer and designer and has grown her thriving business without going into debt.
Jason Craig // Attitude & Agency Life
Aired, Wednesday, Jan, 7, 2015. Episode 116 Jason Craig is a self-taught, extremely dedicated designer and illustrator. Jason has worked as a designer for over
Shauna Panczyszyn // A Prolific & Joyful Letterer
Aired, Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014. Episode 115 Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn is an award-winning is a hand lettering artist and illustrator who runs her own freelance