Welcome to Brand Your Brain, [previously known as A Brand New Brain] the podcast for brand designers and online service based businesses. I’m Robin also known as Brands By Robin and I’m discussing all things brand by providing knowledge, guidance and tools to help you attract more clients and feel confident in sharing your unique personality while doing it. Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin Podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Website - www.brandsbyrobin.com
In this episode, I'm diving into how 'authenticity' has become a marketing strategy, the difference between curating what you share and faking stories for engagement and how audiences have become smarter.If you've ever looked at someone's post and thought, “this still feels curated”, this episode is for you.The Confession: "Everyone teaches being authentic as best practice but it still feels like their 'authenticity' is still made to look perfect."Last week's episode is hereSee Frankie Harry's Channel hereReady 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!
I'm talking about the pressure to fake success in the online design space when you're struggling to book design clients. I'm sharing why “fake it ‘til you make it” has become such a common (and risky) tactic, and how it can backfire when the truth catches up to you.The Confession: "I am "faking it til I make it" by pretending to have actual clients.. it's gotten so far that other designers are starting to ask about where I get clients & how to talk to clients on disco calls"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!
In this episode, I'm talking about the all or nothing mindset and why two things can be true at once.The Confession: "I used to think that if i wasn't showing up consistently then I was failing & if i didn't love doing design every single day then maybe I wasn't cut out for it. But lately I've been reminding myself that two things can be true at the same time"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!
The Confession: "When i have client calls, I price the project based on how annoying I think client is going to be during the process"This episode dives into why pricing should never be personal, how to protect your creativity without guessing someone's vibe, and what to do instead of adjusting your rates out of fear.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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
This week's confession: "I think i've spent hundreds of $ on courses and learning stuff and taken lots of free courses but I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. "If you've ever felt like you're one course away from finally figuring it all out, you're not alone. So many designers fall into the trap of thinking there's a secret they just haven't learned yet—but that's not how it works.In this episode, we're talking about:- Why designers keep searching for the "missing piece"- How marketing makes you think you need more to succeed- Why taking action—not just consuming more information—is what actually moves you forwardReady 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!
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your Creative Confession hereFollow Robin on InstagramhereFollow the Podcast InstagramhereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design FreebieshereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
No matter how many nice comments you get, it's always the one hate comment that sticks with you. Why is that? And how do we actually deal with it?Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your Creative Confession hereFollow Robin on InstagramhereFollow the Podcast InstagramhereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design FreebieshereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
Watch the reel/tiktok that the comments/questions came from: TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin/video/7463900359908511008?lang=enIG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFQOZ0ztEIW/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==GET THE TEMPLATES:https://brandsbyrobin.gumroad.com/Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your Creative Confession hereFollow Robin on InstagramhereFollow the Podcast InstagramhereGet The Newsletter, Templates & Design FreebieshereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
The online design space is obsessed with the idea clients who hand over their money, say nothing, and let you do whatever you want. But… since when did collaborating with clients become abad thing? Since when did asking questions make a clientdifficult? And why are designers being made to feel like they're failing if they haven't found that “perfect” client yet?In this episode, I'm talking about the unrealistic (and honestly kinda hurtful) expectations around clients, why trust isearned notowed, and why being a good designer doesn't mean rejecting every client who has an opinion.Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here —https://www.cognitoforms.com/BrandYourBrain1/BrandYourBrainCreativeConfessionsFormPodcast Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrainRobin's Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/Work with Me —https://brandsbyrobin.com/servicesDon't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://www.cognitoforms.com/brandyourbrain1/brandyourbraincreativeconfessionsform Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu* Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://www.cognitoforms.com/BrandYourBrain1/BrandYourBrainCreativeConfessionsForm Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Figuring out what to share on social media is hard. Do you just post your work and keep it professional? Or do you sprinkle in a little personal stuff so people actually get to know you? It's tricky to know where the line is, and let's not even get started on the fear of oversharing or posting something irrelevant. In this episode, I'm diving into this confession: "maybe more asking for advice than a confession, but i was wanting your opinion on the balance between your personal & business side on social media. i feel like just posting marketing tips & mock-ups doesn't give insight into you as a person to make a connection. but at the same time, i don't wanna over-do it & post completely irrelevant or confusing content for my target audience and my goal of gaining traction and community" Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://www.cognitoforms.com/brandyourbrain1/brandyourbraincreativeconfessionsform Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
As a multi-passionate queen who has spent my whole life being told I'm 'indecisive' because I love to explore my creativity, niching down was a tricky one. I'm talking about how I went about this and how you can do the same Submit your creative confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
WE'RE DISCUSSING THIS ANONYMOUS CREATIVE CONFESSION: “I decided not to set any new years resolutions because I never stick to them but then I saw lots of people sharing their goals for the new year and I feel like I missed out.” Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu* Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
This year, I invited six incredible designers to reflect on their 2024 journeys. In this special end-of-year episode, they get real about their biggest wins, their hardest fails, the advice they'd give to new designers, and their creative confessions. This is more than just a highlight reel—it's a raw, honest look at the ups and downs of life as a creative. Whether you're starting out or you've been in the game for years, these stories will inspire, motivate, and remind you that you're not alone. GUESTS, LINKS & TIMESTAMPS Guest 1: Kristy Campbell - Brand & Graphic Designer & Owner of Pink Pony Creative (Segment Starts at 01:07) Kristy's Website Kristy's Instagram Kristy's Adobe MAX Session Guest 2: Liz Mosley - Brand & Graphic Designer & Podcaster (Segment Starts at 11:56) Liz' Website Liz' Instagram Building Your Brand Podcast Guest 3: Frankie Harry - Freelance Brand & Graphic Designer (Segment Starts at 22:20) Frankie's Website Frankie's Instagram Frankie's YouTube Guest 4: Craig Reid - Typography & Identity Designer (Segment Starts at 33:10) Craig's Website Craig's Instagram Craig's YouTube Guest 5: CK - Brand Designer for the Multi-passionate (Segment Starts at 40:36) CK's Website CK's Instagram CK's Digital Store Guest 6: Morgan Hastie - Brand & Packaging Designer at The Logo Lassie (Segment Starts at 48:45) Morgan's Website Morgan's Instagram Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu* Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu* Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
TODAY'S CONFESSION: “Why do people act like freelancing is this easy way out and we should all quit our full time jobs and start raking in the big client projects. It's hard af' The Episode About Freelancing: https://pod.fo/e/257f19 Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in year two of running my design business, this episode is for you. What I learned in my first year of business episode — https://pod.fo/e/240352 $10K Mindset Episode — https://pod.fo/e/26eb4c Episode with CJ Cawley — https://pod.fo/e/25d05a Episode with Kristy Campbell — https://pod.fo/e/27154d Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode: $10K Client Mindset Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xHi9hZ2sf0uMqUaNpxNuy?si=QySPG7ReRASuWgFkM247Jg Episode with Kristy Campbell: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xAahYNHBT2jG4O5YSeeHy?si=Kv3pn6xXT8iIUQ-UGWjx3Q Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu* Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
In this halloween episode of Brand Your Brain I'm joined by Craig Reid to discuss some of the wildest confessions we've had sent in by listeners Connect with Craig! - https://www.instagram.com/craigreid__/ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
In this episode, I'm breaking down whether it's really necessary to be constantly online to grow a successful business. I share my thoughts on balancing social media with creativity, tips for smarter content creation, and ways to build relationships without draining your mental health. THE CONFESSION (shortened) "Is it possible to succeed in business without constantly posting online? I want to create more, but the pressure to market myself nonstop feels overwhelming." - ANONYMOUS LISTENER Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Resources Mentioned: The Best 90 Days Ever By Hannah Isted - https://www.hicommunications.co.uk/product-page/book-the-best-90-days-ever Hannah's Program - https://www.hicommunications.co.uk/best90daysever Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — *https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu*** Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
I'm chatting with Kristy Campbell, founder of Pink Pony Creative, to talk about how embracing your unique style and personality can transform your business. We're talking all about the challenges and rewards of going all in on what makes you stand out, from creating a team to leveraging a unique name to building a brand that people can't forget. THE CONFESSION: "“I have heard it's good to show your personality through your work and business but I'm scared people won't take me seriously” - ANONYMOUS LISTENER Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess CONNECT WITH KRISTY: Kristy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristy.thepinkpony/ Pink Pony Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinkponycreative/ Pink Pony Creative: https://www.pinkponycreative.com/kristys-links/ Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Today I'm chatting about the reality of booking high ticket clients and why it may not be the best path for every designer. I share my personal experiences with high ticket projects, and how I quickly learned that it was no longer a goal I wanted to reach. THE CONFESSION: "I really hate the “you have to book $10k+ clients” mindset. I DO think that designers need to charge their worth and that we need to elevate our industry, but it's not always all about the money. Some of us are quite happy sitting in a middle tier if it means less anxiety and better work life balance. It's not all about the dollar amount. And TBH really high ticket projects can be stressful AF." - ANONYMOUS LISTENER Everything discussed in this podcast episode is my personal experience and opinion; not fact. Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your creative confession here — https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website — https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) — https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources — https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest — https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Work with Me — https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Robin is joined by Liz Mosley to talk all about rejection in your business. Liz created her 'Rejection Challenge', a fun challenge allowing her to reach out for more opportunities than she normally would and embracing rejection as a normal part of running a business. Today's Creative Confession: "I saw a TikTok of a designer going into their local stores to market their graphic design services - and I want to do this, but I'm worried that the store owners will laugh or straight up ignore me." Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Connect with Liz! https://www.instagram.com/lizmmosley/ https://www.lizmosley.net/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode Liz' Podcast: https://buildingyourbrand.net/ Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Robin is joined with Morgan of The Logo Lassie and we're talking about the use of AI in design work, mostly for creating mockups and product visualisations. We explore the pros and cons of using AI-generated content and share the importance of transparency and disclosure when presenting this work to clients. Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Connect with Morgan! https://www.instagram.com/thelogolassie https://thelogolassie.com/links/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode Morgan's AI Workshop: https://thelogolassie.gumroad.com/l/aimockupworkshop Laura Evans Packaging Course - https://www.packagingdesigncourse.co.uk/ Pantone Colour Strips: https://www.pantone.com/uk/en/products/graphics/formula-guide-coated-uncoated Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
THIS WEEK'S CONFESSION: "I used to be so sure about certain tools and strategies in my business. I'd even go out of my way to recommend them to everyone I knew, convinced they were the best options. But recently, I've been rethinking a lot of my choices. t's uncomfortable to feel like I was 'wrong' before." Let's talk about changing your mind as a freelance designer. Sign up for Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/BRANDSBYROBIN Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
In this episode of Brand Your Brain, myself and Frankie Harry are talking all about loneliness as a freelance designer Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Connect with Frankie! https://www.instagram.com/byfrankieharry/ https://www.byfrankieharry.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuk3DwUFiTja0HcY3KtCfg Watch Frankie's Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/jzxYdP3oPgA?feature=shared Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Let's talk about when a client crosses your communication boundaries and how to deal with it.Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resourcesWork with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Today's Creative Confession is a long one, but it's all about how a fellow designer was "bullied into oblivion by other creatives" when they started out as an artist and designer because they worked on a freelance platform Is it all bad? Let's talk about it. Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Connect with the confessor! - https://www.instagram.com/bratcave.studio Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
In this episode of Brand Your Brain, myself and CJ Cawley are talking all things anxiety, processes and authenticity on social media Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Connect with CJ! https://www.instagram.com/cj.cawley.design/ https://www.cjcawley.com/ Watch CJ's Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz02uxnhF8JZXQ4uuAtlyw Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
In this episode of Brand Your Brain, we discuss the struggle of choosing a career path. Joined by Czarcee of CzarCreates, who balances a law degree with freelance design, we address this anonymous confession: "ive always been creative and I want to pursue design but I feel like I can't. I'm studying psychology and I've been doing it for a few years. I'm worried that I can't do both or will disappoint people if I try to build a creative career instead of following through with my plan to get a degree. I think you mentioned studied psychology so any feedback helps" Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Connect with CK! https://www.instagram.com/czarcreates https://www.instagram.com/czarcreatesbrands https://czarcreates.com/ccb-links Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Connect with the confessor! - https://www.instagram.com/by.madi.mae Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Let's talk about the Rebrand of Brand Your Brain. It's time for this podcast to start making a real change in the design / creative space. So here it is... Submit your Creative Confession here - https://brandyourbrain.net/confess Visit the Website - https://brandyourbrain.net/ Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu Get Designer Resources - https://brandyourbrain.net/resources Work with Robin - https://brandsbyrobin.com/services Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a Guest - https://brandyourbrain.net/guest Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.
Today I'm talking all things content creation to help reach new people and grow your design business on Instagram. Let's go Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Content Vault Template - https://brandsbyrobin.gumroad.com/l/hklws?layout=profile Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
As a multi-passionate queen who has spent my whole life being told I'm 'indecisive' because I love to explore my creativity, niching down was a tricky one. I'm talking about how I went about this and how you can do the same. Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
Let's talk about some important soft skills needed to run a successful freelance design business Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyourbrain/message
Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter (& get the brand strategy checklist) for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
Let's talk about something I get asked all the time. What are the basics I need to know when building a brand? Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
I'm talking about how sometimes you don't have to overthink the things you put on social media. Don't let the overthinking stop you from posting DUPE PHOTOS: https://dupephotos.com/home Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
Seeking approval for every small decision you make in your business is a little trap that's easy to fall into. Today I'm talking about how to know whether you actually need advice or whether you're seeking approval Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
Today myself and Sophie of HeyMae Digital & Design are spilling some tea... A client that Sophie turned down last year because of red flags turned out to be the same client that I had a nightmare experience with 2 months later. In this episode we're sharing all about the story, scams, stolen credit cards and ways to protect yourself as a designer from situations like this CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: Her (really cool) website: https://heymaedesign.com/ Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymaedesign/ Work with Sophie [no scams pls lol]: https://heymaedesign.com/services Legal people we love: (UK) Lucy Legal - https://www.lucylegal.co.uk/ (UK) Natasha of The Orchard - https://theorchardway.co.uk/ Got a question or topic you'd love to see discussed on the podcast? Submit it here! - https://forms.gle/Ft9C8BGw6dvc48XC7 Get the Your Brain Online Workshop for only £9 - https://brandsbyrobin.com/your-brain-online Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter for all guts no jargon social media advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/y6da8yrhnh Check out all the resources - https://brandsbyrobin.com/resources Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@brandsbyrobin Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brandsbyrobin/ Apply to be a guest - https://forms.gle/qrpr7mcLkFL7vNge9
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