Designing for Clients vs Designing for Content with Jenn Stank
This week I’m joined by Jenn from Stankin Good Design to talk all about the pressure to perform on social media, designing for visibility instead of value, and the real cost of chasing validation from other designers instead of your actual clients.Together we unpack:How to spot when you’re designing for the algorithm, not your audienceWhether trends are helping or hurting your creativityThe difference between soul work and survival workWhy not everyone can afford to “just create for fun”Reconnecting with your creative voice (and your clients) offlineIf you’ve ever caught yourself designing for likes instead of purpose, this one’s for you.Connect with Jenn!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stankingood_design/More links: linktr.ee/stankingoodReady to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit it hereFollow Robin on Instagram hereFollow the Podcast Instagram hereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design Freebies hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
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Did You Give Up on Your Goals or Just Outgrow Them?
The Confession: "i've totally given up on my 2025 goals i don't know what i was thinking"In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when those goals you set in the New Year no longer feel right, why changing your mind doesn't make you a failure and why prioritising the now and future version of you is better than sticking with the past version that you've grown away from.The New Year Episode Mentioned: "Why New Year Goals Might Be Overrated?"Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit it hereFollow Robin on Instagram hereFollow the Podcast Instagram hereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design Freebies hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
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You Can’t Be Booked Out Without Being a Beginner First
In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of being new in your creative business and why feeling behind doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.I’m also sharing a personal story from my first ever client project (spoiler: I had no idea what I was doing) and why feeling discomfort might be the one thing that gets you where you want to go.This is your permission slip to start before you feel 100% ready because literally everyone does.Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit it hereFollow Robin on Instagram hereFollow the Podcast Instagram hereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design Freebies hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
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The Design Business Advice I’m Glad I Ignored
There’s a lot of advice floating around for designers and creative business owners… but what if it’s not actually helping you?In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most popular business advice I’ve seen online and why it didn’t really work for me (and what I’ve chosen to do instead)This isn’t about bashing advice or pretending to have the “right” way, it's about sharing real experiences in a space that often feels like it's all about doing what everyone else is doing.If you’ve been trying to follow the rules but still feel stuck… this one's for you.Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit it hereFollow Robin on Instagram hereFollow the Podcast Instagram hereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design Freebies hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
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Follow-for-Follow is Not Real Community
Social media should be about connection, inspiration, and celebrating great work, not about keeping score.In this episode, we’re talking about: whyy follow-for-follow culture is exhausting, why engagement isn’t a transaction and how creating a feed you actually enjoy can change the gameReady to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? Submit it hereFollow Robin on Instagram hereFollow the Podcast Instagram hereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design Freebies hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
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