Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

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In this episode, I talk with Kayla Dean, website copywriter, messaging strategist, and owner of The Literary Co. We chat about why messaging and positioning are often the missing link for designers who want high-ticket clients, and how strong copy can reduce pricing pushback, attract better-fit leads, and support what your portfolio already proves.

Guest Name: Kayla Dean
Guest Website: theliterary.co
Guest IG: @theliterary.co
Guest Threads: @theliterary.co
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Links:
The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers
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Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.
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Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*
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Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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
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Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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
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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

This week I chatted with Brooke Apffel about building her digital marketing business, Coastal Collective Marketing (CoCo), from the ground up, growing it into an agency with a team, and what the process looked like to eventually sell through an acquisition. We also talk about her social media masterclass, a course I took personally and highly recommend!

Guest Name: Brooke Apffel
Guest Website: coastalcollectivemarketing.com
Guest Social: @coastalcollectivemarketing
The Course: The Social Media Manager Masterclass

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

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