Navigating Change

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!

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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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