Podcasts about Creative Boom

    I've been noticing something fascinating happening in design right now – While AI innovation rushes forward, there's this equally powerful pull back towards handcrafted work and genuine connection. But, rather than feeling pressured to chase every trend (who has the time!?), through insights from Creative Boom's latest industry report this episode shares which 2025 design trends actually matter for small creative businesses, and how they might best complement what you already do brilliantly. These insights from leading design studios reveal opportunities that play to your natural strengths rather than working against them – and isn't that the kind of trend worth paying attention to?   Key Moments: [01:53] Introduction to Creative Boom's 2025 design trends report [03:03] The importance of balancing trend awareness with authentic creative values [04:14] The AI-Human Balance: AI moving beyond ideation to final outputs [06:09] The counter-movement: returning to handcrafted, human-centered design [07:43] The #StarterPackNoAI movement as an example of reclaiming creative space [09:22] The return to physical experiences and creating meaning in a digital world  [12:28] The craft renaissance: personalisation, sustainability, and technology integration [14:25] Design experimentation and breaking away from template-driven sameness [16:30] "Minimalist Maximalism" as an emerging visual approach  [18:50] How these trends create opportunities for small creative businesses   Notable Quotes: "The most successful creative businesses don't blindly follow every trend but thoughtfully incorporate relevant elements that align with their own authentic approach." "This isn't an either/or situation but a rebalancing, where we're getting clearer about where technology adds value and where human creativity remains irreplaceable." "Your greatest asset isn't about how well you follow trends—it's your capacity to create work that only you could make, infused with your combination of skills, experiences, and perspective."   Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Previous Episode Mentioned: What's Really Working On Instagram In 2025 Read: Creative Boom Report, by Katy Cowan: "Design trends for 2025: creative leaders share their vision for the year ahead" Read: Metricool's 2024 Social Media Report Ref: Photographer - Pippa MacKenzie's LIFE photo albums Ref: Design Agencies Mentioned: Wolff Olins Global (Brand Consultancy), Red Antler (Marketing Agency), Rosie Wilson-The #StarterPackNoAI Movement (Illustrator), Jamhot, Fold7Design, Design LSC, Tavern, Bedow, How Studio, DesignUps, SomeOne Website: www.philippacraddock.com Email: news@philippacraddock.com   Share Your Insights: I'd love to hear which of these design trends resonates most with your creative business. Are you already incorporating some of these movements, or are you seeing different trends emerging in your specific field? Send me a message on Instagram I genuinely value these conversations and learn so much from your experiences, with many of these conversations going on to shape future episodes.   Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights into how I'm applying these design trends in my own work. You'll also get exclusive resources about building your business around your exceptional strengths and be the first to hear about new offerings coming soon.

This episode is brought to you by Riverside, an amazing platform that makes recording high-quality podcasts and videos super easy. Give Riverside a try—it's free! And if you love it as much as I do, use the code Liz Mosley to get 15% off when you subscribe. Back when I graduated Creative Boom was a huge source of inspiration on my graphic design journey so it was awesome (and a little surreal!) to chat to Creative Boom founder Katy Cowan. Katy shares her insights on how Creative Boom has evolved over 16 years, the importance of community, and the challenges of navigating the ever-changing digital landscape. Key Takeaways: Embrace experimentation and be willing to adapt. Building a strong community is crucial for any business. Don't be afraid to monetize your passion project, but do so with integrity. Episode Highlights: 03:45: Katy discusses the early days of Creative Boom and how it started during the 2008 global economic crisis. 8:21: Starting a private community 23:48: The importance of branding and how Creative Boom has developed its own unique identity. 41:26: The challenges of shifting from a passion project to a business.  49:51: Personal branding and how Katy manages her own online presence. About the Guest: Katy's website Creative Boom Website Creative Boom Community Creative Boom on Instagram Mentioned in the episode: Riverside FM Wordpress Substack Plausible Samantha Wilkinson Uniqlo End Credits: I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

"I had this kind of crazy idea that if you have a passion, a creative passion, that's a hobby, you feel dirty if you turned it into something that made money." - Katy CowanA candid conversation with Katy Cowan, founder of Creative Boom, about her 15-year journey building one of the creative industry's most respected platforms. From her early days in journalism to running a PR agency, Katy shares how she transformed a passion project into a thriving digital magazine that champions creatives worldwide. Her story illustrates the power of authentic long-term commitment, showing how a simple WordPress site grew into a global creative platform working with brands like Meta and Microsoft. What began as a desire to help creatives who weren't getting noticed has evolved into an influential voice in the creative industry while staying true to its original mission.Key Takeaways:Success often requires extraordinary patience - Creative Boom didn't make money for its first 5-6 yearsSometimes scaling down rather than up can lead to greater fulfillment and successBuilding a trusted platform takes time - Creative Boom's growth from chaos to structure took over a decadeTrue leadership can emerge from simply following your passions and interestsIt's okay to grow and evolve your business model over time rather than getting it right immediatelyCreating a warm, welcoming space in the digital world requires intentional curation and clear valuesPersonal growth and business growth are often intertwined - being willing to change and adapt is crucial Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

'Twas the night before deadline, and all through the house, not a keyboard was silent, not even the mouse... Welcome to a very festive edition of The Creative Boom Podcast. As another year draws to a close, it's time to wrap up projects, reflect on your achievements, and embrace the magic of the holiday season. In this special episode, founding editor and podcast host Katy Cowan invites some favourite past guests to share their holiday plans, personal traditions, and playful answers to questions like, "What would you ban at Christmas if you could?" and "Who would make the ultimate festive lunch guest, dead or alive?" Whether you're winding down with cocoa or a holiday drink of choice, take a moment to savour the year, laugh with us, and find a little creative cheer. It's the perfect way to end the year on a high note. This episode features an incredible lineup of past guests, including Barrington Reeves, Lisa Smith, Graeme McGowan, Katie Cadwell, Miles Watts, Cat How, Trent Payne, Seema Sharma, Angela Roche, and Luigi Carnovale. They share their holiday traditions, creative reflections, and light-hearted takes on the season's quirks. It also marks the end of Season Eight of The Creative Boom Podcast. As we take a short break, we encourage you to explore our archives for inspiring conversations with former guests, including all the brilliant voices featured in this festive special. From all of us at Creative Boom, Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025 for more inspiring conversations.

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week on the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Christopher Doyle, who brightened up the winter gloom with his Aussie warmth and charm. He opened up about something we don't talk about enough in the creative industry: The Great Unknown. What is it, exactly? If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure you do. But to give you a taste—it's that constant barrage of brilliant design work online. You're having a great day, feeling good about your work, and then bam, you see something that's so good it stops you in your tracks. Sometimes, it inspires, but other times, it chips away at your confidence. In our chat, Chris offers some great advice to help combat that common feeling. Now, let's move on to this week's creative news. First up, Oxford University Press has announced its Word of the Year for 2024: brain rot. It captures the collective unease over endless scrolling and its impact on mental well-being. Defined as the decline of intellectual sharpness due to an overconsumption of trivial online content, it struck a chord, particularly with younger generations navigating the highs and lows of digital life. In tech news, wearable devices like smartwatches and health rings are making waves in personal health tracking, with proposals for integrating them into NHS care. While they've been praised for encouraging healthier habits, doctors caution against overreliance on these gadgets, reminding us that no device can replace professional diagnostics. Still, the shift towards at-home care keeps the debate alive. Over on LinkedIn, AI-generated writing has quietly become the norm, with more than half of long-form English posts now likely written by AI. While these tools make polished posts a breeze, critics worry about the loss of authenticity. On a platform often dominated by corporate speak, though, it seems the line between human and machine-generated content is getting blurrier—and perhaps, for some, that's okay. In our Spotlight segment, Creative Boom celebrates the resilience and growth of its community in 2024. Illustrator Marloes Devries shared how saying no to misaligned projects led to her best financial year yet while also helping other artists by passing on opportunities. It's a reminder that success isn't just about output; it's about making thoughtful choices and leaning into the support of your community. For our Book of the Week, we're recommending How Life Works by Philip Ball. This fascinating read explores the cutting-edge world of modern biology, from reprogramming cells to redesigning living systems in ways evolution never imagined. It's an inspiring look at how these scientific leaps are reshaping what we know about life—and hinting at what might be possible in the future. Now for our Tip of the Week: as the festive season approaches, managing the end-of-year chaos is key. Ruthless prioritisation is your best friend—focus on what must get done, communicate clear boundaries to clients, and let go of the rest. A little self-care doesn't hurt either. Wrap up strong, and you'll be set to start 2025 on the right foot. Looking ahead, we've got Joseph Parsons joining us on Monday. By day, he's a graphic designer; by night, he's a stand-up comedian about to go on tour with his new gig, Re-designed. Don't miss it—it's bound to be a riot. After Joe, we'll chat with Jessi Brattengeier from The New York Times, and then we'll round off the season with our festive Christmas Special featuring some familiar faces. Until Monday!

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, host Katy Cowan sat down with Khyati Trehan, a designer and 3D visual artist currently based at Google Creative Lab in New York. Khyati shared a glimpse into one of the most innovative creative spaces in the world—a rare treat! What stood out most was how she juggles working at the cutting edge of technology, collaborating on personal projects like visual designs for her sister's music, and decompressing with reality TV. She opened up about how she avoids burnout while staying energised and inspired, even in the high-pressure environment of Google. Khyati also discussed generative AI, emphasising that while it's a tool to enhance creativity, "writing prompts doesn't make you an artist". For her, AI is a collaborator, not a replacement, expanding what's possible without diminishing the joy of creating. If you've ever wondered how someone can stay ahead and balance so many creative pursuits without losing momentum, this episode is for you! In Creative News this week, Spotify unveiled new features for video podcasting, including ad-free viewing for Premium users and an audience-driven payout model. With over 640 million users, Spotify is rapidly growing its video podcast offerings to rival YouTube. Meanwhile, Bluesky reassured users it won't use content to train generative AI tools, setting it apart from platforms like X. While exploring ways to protect user consent, the platform continues to grow, now hosting 17 million users. And gaming is shifting toward live-service titles, driven by Gen Z's love of social interaction and self-expression. With in-game purchases accounting for 67% of global gaming income in 2023, these games are blurring lines with social media, hosting events like concerts and TV premieres. In The Spotlight this week, we highlight Creative Boom's feature on how design leaders are preparing for 2025. Despite economic challenges, studios are focusing on purpose-driven work, AI as a creative collaborator, and fostering internal culture. Leaders predict a future of meaningful partnerships and sustainable practices, ensuring creative work aligns with both client and employee expectations. Our Book of the Week is WipEout Futurism: The Graphic Archives, a deep dive into the iconic video game that revolutionised gaming and graphic design. With rare concept art and interviews, this book celebrates the groundbreaking work of The Designers Republic and the game's sci-fi-inspired branding. This week's Tip focuses on finding happiness in creative work. Strategies include balancing work with personal life, embracing self-expression, and practising mindfulness. Remember, happiness is a work in progress, built through small, meaningful steps. In our Letters to the Editor, listener Sarah Turner wrote in about this week's guest, Khyati Trehan: "I loved how she described AI as a collaborator. Her perspective reminded me that these tools can enhance creativity rather than diminish it." While Ben Mottershead shared his reflections on last week's chat with Dave Sedgwick: "I resonated deeply with the discussion on rethinking goals. Starting my own agency was a dream, but I realised it's not all it's cracked up to be. I'm now focusing on what truly matters." Don't miss next Monday's episode, where Katy chats with Barrington Reeves, creative director and founder of Too Gallus in Glasgow. They'll explore the shift from traditional agencies to smaller, agile studios and the economic challenges but great opportunities facing the industry. See you then!

To sign up for the Design Your Own Branding waitlist head here > https://www.lizmosley.net/design-your-own-branding This week I am lucky enough to catch up IRL with Aime Cox of Studio Cotton about all things SEO and why it's crucial for small business owners and podcasters. Aime is a friend of the podcast and, once again, shares simple, actionable SEO tips that anyone can implement, from optimising podcast show notes and websites to building backlinks and writing effective blog posts. If you want to make your website work harder then this is the perfect episode to get stuck into! Key Takeaways: SEO Basics: Aime breaks down SEO in a way that's easy to understand, emphasizing the importance of optimizing your website to rank higher in search results and attract more clients. Easy SEO Wins: Learn how to leverage podcast episodes, guest names, and location information for better SEO. Aime also highlights the importance of having individual pages for services and products, and writing thorough descriptions. Podcast Websites: Discover the benefits of having a dedicated website for your podcast and how it can boost your SEO. Aime explains the features that can make your podcast website more user-friendly and efficient. Backlinks: Aime provides actionable strategies for building backlinks, including utilizing existing connections, submitting to directories, and creating valuable content that others will want to link to. Blogging for SEO: Aime offers advice on blog post frequency and length, emphasising the importance of creating high-quality content that you're proud to share. Episode highlights:  03:51 Understanding SEO: A Dummy's Guide 10:54 Easy SEO Wins for Small Business Owners 15:07 Optimizing Your Website Structure for SEO 27:40 Improving Your Podcast's SEO Ranking 28:56 Optimizing Your Bio for SEO 31:41 Importance of Optimizing Images 32:33 Building Backlinks Effectively 44:08 Blogging for SEO Success    Resources Mentioned: Studio Cotton: studiocotton.co.uk Studio Cotton Blog: studiocotton.co.uk/blog Building Your Brand Podcast Website: buildingyourbrand.net Tiny PNG: tinypng.com Creative Boom: creativeboom.com Guest Information: Aime Cox: Website Designer & Founder of Studio Cotton Studio Cotton Instagram: @studio.cotton Call to Action: Visit Studio Cotton's website to learn more about their services and how they can help you improve your website's SEO. Check out Aime's weekly Q&A on Instagram for bite-sized SEO advice. Subscribe to the Building Your Brand podcast for more tips on growing your business. This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!   

Alex and Kevin at in the stu talking about this week's hottest stories. They recap Creative Boom's Top 25 Most Popular Design Studios, their Halloweens, the Dwayne Wade statue, Lebron and Bronny, a new New York Organ Donor campaign, Vlassic Pickle Balls, V8 x Grillos, Liquid Death Soda Flavors, Gold Fish rebrands to Chilean Sea Bass, Kate Spade x M&M, Doritos Super Bowl Comercial Contest, and more!

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. This week, we reflect on our conversation with Lisa Smith, global executive creative director at JKR in New York. Lisa was open and honest, sharing her experiences in the creative industry, the challenges faced by women, and the value of hard work. We discussed the importance of community, cultural differences in design, and what it takes to reach the top. If you haven't listened yet, download the episode—it's a brutally honest chat with which many of you will resonate. For this week's creative news highlights, marketing budgets are on hold. The latest IPA Bellwether Report reveals a pause in UK marketing budget growth due to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Budget, marking the first stall in 14 quarters. We also shared cosy games for mental health. Games like Animal Crossing and Pokémon are helping players cope with anxiety and depression, offering a soothing escape and a sense of community. And Bluesky surges in popularity. Jack Dorsey's decentralised social network, Bluesky, is now a top-five social app following changes at X (formerly Twitter), driving users to seek alternatives. This week's Spotlight article on Creative Boom tackles a question that many creatives face: where's the best place to work as a creative—agency, in-house, or freelance? It explores the pros and cons of working in these different scenarios. It's a must-read for anyone considering a change or starting out in the industry. Our Book of the Week is Legal Roadmap for your Creative Business by Kiffanie Stahle. This guide simplifies the legal side of running a creative business, offering clear steps to protect your assets without getting lost in jargon. Choosing the right fonts can make or break a design. Here's a quick rundown: match the font to the brand's personality, prioritise readability, consider technical aspects, and always test across different media. For more tips, check out the full article on Creative Boom. On Monday, Kwame Taylor-Hayford, the new D&AD president and co-founder of Kin, will join us. We'll discuss his mission to empower the next generation of creatives, his global upbringing, and the evolving role of creativity in an AI-driven world. We even catch him in a reflective mood and discover some of the things on his mind lately. Don't miss this inspiring conversation.

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. Whether you need a quick shot of motivation or insights to carry you through, we've got you covered. We reflected on this week's interview with Luigi Carnovale, in which we focused on the art of reinvention. Luigi shared his insights on navigating new tech, client demands, and personal evolution as a creative. His message? Business is about people, and we are in control of our own paths. If you've been feeling stuck, his words will inspire you to embrace change, just as he has. In this week's Creative News roundup, D&AD's 2024 Annual Showcase highlights the best creative campaigns and trends, such as fandoms and textural evolution, to inspire the next generation. Headspace introduced Ebb, a generative AI chatbot to support mental health with personalised real-time conversations. Finally, teenage gamer Michael Artiaga made history by resetting Tetris after reaching the highest level. Gosh, it's an amazing feat. I can hear the music in my head now. How it didn't drive him mad, I'll never know. But, understandably, he confessed he'll never play it again. For The Spotlight, we looked at the independent type foundries set to shine in 2025. From Jessica Walsh's emotionally driven Type of Feeling to Grilli Type's standout creations, these foundries offer fresh, experimental fonts that push boundaries. And the best part? We had nothing to do with the final cut; it was all down to you, the creative community, as you shared your favourites. Our Book of the Week is Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis, a manifesto for creatives looking to embrace intuition and risk-taking. Drawing from his experiences as an award-winning photographer and entrepreneur, Jarvis offers practical strategies for breaking out of our comfort zone, pursuing bold ideas, and building a fulfilling life rooted in personal passion. Doesn't it feel appropriate, given this week's conversation with Luigi? We thought so. In our Tip of the Week, we look at how to differentiate yourself. And one way to stand out in a crowded creative industry is by embracing vulnerability. Share your authentic experiences—audiences connect more deeply with honesty than perfection. There's lots more advice on this theme in the article on Creative Boom, so be sure to check it out. We received different responses from listeners about recent podcast episodes for our Letters to the Editor this week. Mike, an illustrator from Leeds, shared how Seema Sharma's discussion on AI completely changed his perspective, leaving him more optimistic while affirming that the human touch remains irreplaceable. On the other hand, Amara, a creative director from London, expressed concern about AI, cautioning against over-reliance on machines at the risk of losing the originality that defines creativity. Another letter from James, based in Devon, reflected on Luigi's experiences in the design industry. James related to Luigi's decision to leave the city, sharing how his move from London to his hometown led to unexpected creative opportunities while maintaining connections in the capital. What about you? What do you think? We'd love to hear from you! If you have any thoughts on this episode or anything else from the show, drop us a line at letters@creativeboom.com, and we might feature your email in next week's episode of The Spark. On Monday, Lisa Smith, global executive creative director at JKR, will join us. She will share hard-hitting insights on leadership, creativity, and building a career at the top. Don't miss it!

Are you just as interested in the people behind the work as the work itself? The Creative Boom Podcast takes a unique approach—it's not just about the finished project; it's about what makes creatives tick. Join host Katy Cowan for warm, candid conversations with fascinating guests, from well-known names like Paula Scher, Gail Anderson and Stefan Sagmeister to lesser-known but equally inspiring creatives making waves in their own right. In each Monday episode, we dive into personal breakthroughs, creative frustrations, and the human side of creativity. And now, with The Spark, a new Thursday bonus episode, you'll get a quick pick-me-up with creative news, practical tips, and listener stories to keep you inspired through the week. So whether you're after deep conversations or a burst of inspiration, The Creative Boom Podcast has you covered. Subscribe now and join the conversation.

In this episode of Creative Chats, we delve into the future of creativity. Let's be honest, things are tough out there for creative at the moment. AI is everywhere and trying to keep up can feel dizzying. Mike Brennan explores the evolving landscape of the creative industry, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning amidst the rise of AI. This episode brims with  insights and practical advice for anyone passionate about staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. 3 Key Takeaways:

Art and design might feel like everything to you, but has it ever been a matter of life and death? This week, we're joined by Kelly Korzun, an individual for whom creativity has truly been a lifeline. Kelly is not only an acclaimed artist and the visionary behind METAL & DVST, a vibrant art space that champions the voices of artists worldwide; she's also deeply invested in the nonprofit sector and passionate about education. Her journey through the realms of creativity and her advocacy for the arts as transformative tools are nothing short of inspiring. Today, we'll take a closer look at a poignant chapter in Kelly's life where art transcended passion and became her lifeline during a critical moment in her youth. Our conversation will highlight the resilience of the human spirit and underscore the powerful role of art in healing and personal growth. We'll also explore the significance of giving back to the creative community, a mission close to my heart through nearly 15 years at the helm of Creative Boom. Join us as we uncover the profound impact of creativity on our lives and the world around us.

Hey there, and welcome back to The Creative Boom Podcast. I'm Katy Cowan, and it's so good to have you with us for another season, during which we get up close and personal with some of the most interesting folks in the creative industry. This time around, we're keeping things laid-back but insightful, chatting about everything from the big questions to the little things that make our creative lives tick. Picture this: Aaron Draplin sharing how he's learning to take it easy after recently turning 50, finding peace amid the buzz. Or imagine getting some life-changing tips from Eleanor Burt on keeping those desk-bound aches and pains at bay. We're also diving into Sean J Cuttino's adventure of bringing his first children's book to life, and Teresa Ferreira will be sharing her journey towards a more sustainable design practice after almost seven years as head of design at the FT. And then there's Christoph Niemann, who's going to walk us through his creative process, showing us how to shake off those stuck moments and spark new, vibrant ideas. We've also got Joanna Henly joining us to talk about facing fears head-on and how that shapes our creative endeavours. And Simon Davies will share how creativity is rejuvenating Stoke-on-Trent, turning the Potteries into a beacon of culture and innovation once more. But that's just a taste. We've got a whole lineup of incredible guests this season, each with their own unique story and pearls of wisdom to share. So, grab your favourite cup of something warm, find a comfy spot, and join us every Monday morning. It's all about finding joy in the creative journey, learning a thing or two, and maybe even having a few laughs along the way. Make sure you're subscribed on your preferred podcast platform. If you haven't already, check out our archive of episodes – former guests include Paula Scher, Gail Anderson, Stefan Sagmeister, and Morag Myerscough. Here's to growing our creative careers together, one friendly chat at a time.

Before we bid another year farewell, we thought a nice festive special might be in order where we bring back some former guests from the show and see how they're all doing. We're talking motion designer Dan Silverstone, illustrative designer Lisa Maltby, cultural champion Boma Krijsman, graphic designer Kieron Lewis, illustrator Katie Chappell, design director and podcaster Harrison Wheeler, and artist and illustrator Barney Ibbotson. We even say hello to our old Creative Boom friend and our resident designer, Andy Mallalieu, of Nine Sixty. Of course, Christmas means different things to different people. For those who aren't religious or don't formally mark the occasion, it's still a special time of year with family and friends, where we might be a little kinder to one another and find a moment to take stock. And also eat far too many Quality Streets. It's been an especially tough 12 months for many of us. So, as we wind down for the festive break, we wanted to ask our guests a series of festive questions – you know, the important stuff like favourite Christmas movies and what pet peeve from the creative industry they might ask Santa to get rid of, that sort of thing. We even get a visit from the big man himself: good old Saint Nicholas. Alongside plenty of laughs, we get some real heartwarming stuff, too, and discover the best advice everyone has and their message to the creative community for the year to come. A word of warning. There is a little colourful language in this episode. It's why we've marked it as explicit. We hope you don't mind. After the year we've had personally, we just wanted to let loose and have some fun. On behalf of everyone at Creative Boom, have a wonderful Christmas and here's to a peaceful and prosperous 2024!

Want to hear the inside scoop from leading artists and designers? Understand what makes them tick and how they build businesses or get ahead - how they might view emerging technology like AI and where they think creativity is heading. Or even hear of those seemingly small moments that had enormous impacts? The Creative Boom Podcast will answer many burning questions and reveal all through candid conversations with some of the world's biggest creative names. Each episode promises invaluable insight and incredible stories to inspire creative professionals everywhere.  From Paula Scher, Stefan Sagmeister and Gail Anderson to ‘King of Logos' Tom Geismar… Oliver Jeffers and Timothy Goodman… to Morag Myerscough and photographer Simon Wheatley… Join me, Katy Cowan, as I chat with leading creatives from around the world, delving into their careers to discover the secret to their success, as well as hearing their thoughts on crucial topics that affect us all.  This weekly show is part of Creative Boom, an online magazine that celebrates, inspires and supports the creative community, particularly the underrepresented. Today, we reach a million creative professionals each month and have proudly championed thousands of creatives since 2009. So, whether you're just starting out, shifting gears, or setting the pace for others, The Creative Boom Podcast is tailored for you. We're here to delve into the real stories that define a creative life — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Just hit that subscribe button and keep up with our weekly drops. All the good stuff you're looking for is waiting at Creative Boom.

You don't need a stamp of approval, talent, passion, confidence, or even motivation to get going...  You don't need to have it all figured out or even have the slightest clue about what you're creating yet.  Creating more fulfillment, and meaning, and going after what you want starts NOW!  If you feel like there's something more, something else you want to go after, or another piece of this little puzzle called life, this episode will help inspire you to create more meaning and find more fulfillment starting today.  In this interview with (returning) guest, Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion, we talk about:  How being a published author has changed Terri's life How she deals with bad reviews and feedback  The five half-truths that keep us from pursuing work we live  What to say at your next networking event when someone asks what you do Book recommendations to add to your TBR list  And more!  Resources Mentioned:  The Passion Trap: 5 Half-Truths Keeping You From Living a Full Life Mini-Course The Business of Expertise, David Baker Monsters by Claire Dederer Pachinko, Min Jin Lee About Terri Trespicio:  Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, brand advisor, and author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You. Her TEDx talk, "Stop Searching for Your Passion," has surpassed 7 million views, and she was named by Hubspot as one of the "Top 18 female speakers who are killing it" (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. Connect with Terri:  Website Instagram About the Host, Content Copywriter Emily Aborn:  Emily Aborn is a Content Writer, Podcast Host of Content with Character and She Built This, and Founder of the She Built This community for women entrepreneurs and professionals. She's been an entrepreneur since 2014 and has experience in running brick-and-mortar as well as online businesses. She's worked with over 96 different industries and loves helping those with a big mission increase their visibility, connect with their clients, and bring their dreams and visions to life. For fun, Emily enjoys nerdy word games and puzzles, reading, listening to podcasts like they're going outta' style, and tromping about in the woods with her husband, Jason, and their dog, Clyde. Connect with Emily Website Instagram LinkedIn  Content with Character Podcast

This week, we look at the ways libraries market themselves. If you think libraries are quiet, you've got another thing coming. We'll talk about a library video series that played like a TV cop show - and - we'll look at library wars - when libraries battle each other on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Today's guest is June Mineyama-Smithson a London-based Japanese artist/graphic designer on a mission to spread optimism. Lecturer at UAL, D&AD judge and speaker at Birmingham Design Festival and Design Manchester. Her bold joyful work has been featured internationally on ITV, Creative Boom, Design Milk, SCMP and Cow Parade Niseko. See more of June's work here: https://www.mamimutokyo.com My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop Follow me on Social Media Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whackochacko/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@whackochacko Twitter : https://twitter.com/whackochacko Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/whackochacko If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

It's been two years and nearly a hundred episodes since we launched The Creative Boom Podcast. With 2023 fast approaching, we thought a Christmas Special might be in order. One that celebrates how far we've come and pays tribute to the people who helped us get here but also allows us to look ahead and consider what's next. What better way to do so than return to our very first guest? And that's Malcolm Garrett. The esteemed graphic designer and creative director also happens to be one of the co-founders of Design Manchester, an annual festival in our home city and one that holds a special place on the international design calendar. It's actually where we headed last month to meet Malcolm but also catch up with other former guests of our show plus meet some new names. It seemed particularly fitting to make our Christmas Special during Design Manchester, as this year's theme is about Legacy – something that honours the late great Professor David Crow of the Manchester School of Art, who was one of the champions and supporters of the festival. Held in the Benzie Building of the esteemed art school, the event meant that everyone was reflecting on the legacy of Design Manchester as well as their own creative journeys, and how that legacy plays into the future. It was an honour to capture some of that reflection for Creative Boom – much of which we'll share now. And to just add a little fun, we asked everyone for their own Christmas memories – a time of year that means something different from one person to the next. But whether good or bad, it was agreed that the festive season brings people together. And I also asked about new year resolutions and how they feel about 2023. We kicked things off with Malcolm but then also chatted with former Creative Review editor Patrick Burgoyne, creative director and stylist Harris Elliott, graphic designer and artist Ian Swift aka Swifty, graphic artist Anthony Burrill, designer and artist Sarah Boris, artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, designer and digital whizz Zoë Hitchen, material and performance artist and artistic director Naitiemu Nyanjom, designer and illustrator Jane Bowyer, designer Ian Anderson of The Designers Republic, and Sir Misha Black Awards Chairman and Arts University Bournemouth Honorary Fellow, Mary V Mullin. That's it for Season Five of The Creative Boom Podcast. We're going to take a short break, but we will be back in 2023 with lots of new guests, covering many different themes – topics important to you as a creative professional. Until then, from myself and everyone at Creative Boom, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year.

Want to hear the inside scoop from leading artists and designers? Understand what makes them thrive (not just survive) in a post-pandemic world, how they view emerging technology like generative AI, and where they think creativity is heading next? Or even hear of those seemingly small career moments that had enormous impacts? The Creative Boom Podcast will answer many of these burning questions and satisfy your curiosity through candid conversations with some of the world's biggest creative names. Each episode promises invaluable insight and incredible stories to inspire creative professionals everywhere.  From visual artist and author, Oliver Jeffers, to American graphic designer Gail Anderson… 'King of Logos' Tom Geismar and the legendary Debbie Millman… Join me, Katy Cowan, as I chat with leading artists and designers from around the world, delving into their careers to discover the secret to their success, as well as hearing their thoughts on crucial topics that affect us all.  This show is part of Creative Boom, an online magazine launched nearly 14 years ago to celebrate, inspire and support the creative community, particularly the underrepresented. Today, we reach a million creative professionals each month and have proudly championed thousands of creatives since 2009. To discover more, go to Creative Boom and be inspired by all the latest news, work, insight and advice from the creative industry. That's where you can also discover our entire podcast archive.

Female leadership is on everyone's radar, as the industry works to reverse the sad statistics of the gender split at the top. While we should be celebrating the women who've made it there, not many people are asking, how did you manage it? With all the barriers and biases in the way, how did you tackle them? Especially in environments that aren't set up for women to succeed.In this week's episode, we hypothesise that the changing of the tide might not be because the industry is creating space for female leadership, but because women are altering their working style to mimic their male counterparts. We're talking to four female leaders and asking them some really difficult questions about how authentic they've been during their career, whether they code-switch, what they've witnessed in female colleagues, and whether looking back, they believe they've carved a path they want other women to follow.Livia Lima, Freelance Design Director & Lecturer at UTS talks about the stereotypes she's witnessed being a Brazilian woman, and how she's embarrassed to have suppressed some of the attributes she believes make her a great leader.Katy Cowan, Founding Editor of Creative Boom tells some shocking stories from her career, and what she can do to ensure young female creatives do not have the same experience she did.Rebecca Harrison, Creative Director of Love Blood Creative recalls women she's worked with who have defended their hard-won title, and challenges the notion that all women lead with empathy. Jack Renwick, Founder & Creative Director of Jack Renwick Studio opens up her meeting room and tells us what goes on inside – how she runs a successful studio in the face of clients who want her to fulfil a stereotype. An incredible conversation with candid anecdotes from the industry. And a level of introspection that digs deeper into whether we're truly addressing the gender imbalance in our studios. –Hosted & created by Katie CadwellEdited by James from Be HeardOriginal music 'Theme From NDA' by Jamie Ellul & Toby McLarenStatistics from Creative Equals 'Future Leaders 2021' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katy Cowan is the founder and editor of Creative Boom, the UK's leading magazine for the creative industry which reaches over 7 million people a year. Katy shares her advice on how artists can master their own PR & Press.

Ep.111 features Darryl Westly. He received his BFA from the Cooper Union in 2014. Upon graduation Westly began an apprenticeship at the Jeff Koons studio, concluding in 2016 whereupon he participated in the Beirut Art Residency Program in Beirut, Lebanon. Solo presentations include A Dream Deferred at 1969 Gallery, Interior/Exterior at ParisTexasLA Gallery, LA. Group exhibitions include Everyday is Sunday at UTA Artists Space, Beverly Hills CA, Animal Kingdom at Alexander Berggruen Gallery, New York NY, Vanquishing Ocular curated by David Salle and Nicole Wittenberg ,Rental Gallery, East Hampton & Ways To Die by The Bruce High Quality Foundation. Collections include the Rema Hort Foundation, The Portland Museum of Art, The Fidelity Collection, among many others. Westly lives and works in New York, New York. Artist https://www.darrylwestly.com/ Kavi Gupta Kavi Gupta https://kavigupta.com/exhibitions/364-forthcoming-skin-masks-decolonizing-art-beyond-the-kavi-gupta-elizabeth-street/ Introspective Magazine https://www.1stdibs.com/introspective-magazine/black-artist-fund/ Creative Boom https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/darryl-westly/ Collater.al Darryl https://www.collater.al/en/darryl-westly-a-dream-deferred-painting Authority Magazine https://medium.com/authority-magazine/darryl-westly-5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-first-became-an-artist-b93c858dd9a8 Medium https://medium.com/@kenyondunscomb/darryl-westly-paints-the-disorienting-experience-of-current-events-f592542b 1734 Booooooom https://www.booooooom.com/2021/12/16/artist-spotlight-darryl-westly/ Off-Kilter https://offkilter.co/contemporaryart/darryl-westly The BrooklynRail https://brooklynrail.org/2020/11/artseen/Interiors-hello-from-the-living-room White Hot Magazine https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/interiors-at-1969-gallery/4779 The Brooklyn Circus https://thebkcircus.com/culture/digital-impressionism Office Magazine http://officemagazine.net/7x Q With Tom Power https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/friday-june-5-2020-darryl-westly-brandy-and-more-1.5599743 Artnet https://news.artnet.com/art-world/artists-protests-george-floyd-testimonials-1876254 Whitewall https://whitewall.art/art/darryl-westly-painting-a-representational-abstract-world Interview Magazine https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/darryl-westly-vic-mensa-chicago-interior-exterior-paristexasla

Ekaterina Solomeina is a creative director, educator, and founder of Future London Academy – an executive school for creatives. For the past 17 years, she has worked with some of the greatest creative minds alive, including Michael Wolff (founder of Wolff Olins), Donatella Versace, and companies like Coca-Cola, Sony, Mars, IBM, Microsoft, and Samsung – helping to grow brands, developing design teams and create innovative products. She co-wrote a book about British Design and has built an MBA-style programme for Design Leaders at Future London Academy – rethinking what education of the future should look like. Future London Academy's radically different approach to learning attracted much attention from the design industry and has been featured in It's Nice That, Abduzeedo, Creative Boom, Inc, AIGA, Dexigner, and others. She also shares her insights at conferences worldwide, including TEDx, OFFF, The Next Web, and STEP. Creativity Without Frontiers available at all relevant book retailersStay in touch with Unknown OriginsMusic by Iain MutchSupport the show

In this show, we hear the inside scoop from artists, designers, illustrators and photographers about the highs and lows of being a creative. Bursting with insider career tips, honest business advice and incredible stories, each episode offers warmth, wisdom and inspiration for anyone working in the creative industry today. Hosted by Creative Boom's founding editor Katy Cowan, guests so far have included Debbie Millman, Timothy Goodman, Gail Anderson, Dapo Adeola, and Annie Atkins. For our latest season, expect candid conversations with Pentagram Partner Marina Willer, motion and graphic designer Mat Voyce, and type expert Sarah Hyndman. For our latest season

Creative Boom is one of the leading platforms for the creative industry, and Katy Cowan is the founder and mastermind behind the operation. She joined us on the Closer&Closer Podcast and shared her path to Creative Boom and how she got the platform to where it is today. Hosted by Dave Arcade & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

This week, we look at the ways libraries market themselves. If you think libraries are quiet, you've got another thing coming. We'll talk about a library video series that played like a TV cop show - and - we'll look at library wars - when libraries battle each other on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creative powerhouse Katy Cowan is a renowned journalist, writer, podcast host and founder of the phenomenal platform Creative Boom.Launched in 2009, Creative Boom supports the creative community, particularly those who are underrepresented. Today, the site has six million readers and over 320,000 followers on social media.From artists, graphic designers and illustrators to photographers, filmmakers, and animators her platform supports creatives at every stage of their careers, from leaving education to employment, freelancing, or leading a team. Katy especially loves to champion emerging talent and give a voice to the underrepresented.Her wonderful platform has been a great source of inspiration, comfort, and support to many.Episode 8 includes:Doing something you WANT to do rather than something you think you SHOULDFinding joy in giving back and supporting othersBecoming successful without a 10 year planEstablishing a healthy relationship with social mediaEmbracing opportunity and not being intimidated by “what could be”What's your USP? – having confidence in your values and identity New episodes every week. Remember to subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop!Find out more at makeitindesign.com

If you want to live a more meaningful life, then you'll want to tune in to learn from Terri Trespicio. She teaches us how to get unstuck and reframe the idea of following our passion to unfollowing our passion! Why? Terri believes that we don't follow our passion, rather it follows us. We dive into her soon to be released book, Unfollow Your Passion, How to Create a Life that Matters to You. Terri is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor. Her TEDx talk, "Stop Searching for Your Passion" has surpassed more than 7 million views and she was named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. The show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/155

We talk about the V&A's fantastical exhibition ‘Alice: Curioser and Curioser' about the influence of Lewis Carroll's novel ‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. See links below. ‘Alice: Curioser and Curioser', Victoria & Albert Museum, London (to 31 December 2021); https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/alice-curiouser-and-curiouser Jonathan Jones, ‘Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser review – a wonderful tumble down the rabbit hole', The Guardian (18 May 2021): https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/may/18/alice-curiouser-and-curiouser-victoria-and-albert-museum-london Claire Marie Healy, ‘How Alice in Wonderland Became Visual Culture's Proto-Teenage Girl', AnOther (21 May 2021): https://www.anothermag.com/design-living/13338/how-alice-in-wonderland-became-visual-culture-s-proto-teenage-girl Tim Spears, ‘alice: curioser and curioser preview in wonderland at V&A museum, london', designboom (21 May 2021): https://www.designboom.com/art/alice-curiouser-and-curiouser-exhibition-preview-va-museum-london-05-21-2021/ Jonathan Miller (director), Kenneth Morey (costume design), ‘Alice in Wonderland' (1966): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060089/ Laird Borrelli-Persson, ‘“Alice in Wonderland” Shoot With Annie Leibovitz and Grace Coddington, on Episode 6 of In Vogue: The 2000s' (12 October 2021): https://www.vogue.com/article/in-vogue-the-2000s-podcast-episode-6 Laura Connelly, ‘Tim Walker inspired by Alice in Wonderland for Pirelli Calendar's 45th edition', Creative Boom (22 November 2017): https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/tim-walker-inspired-by-alice-in-wonderland-for-pirelli-calendars-45th-edition/

MAMIMU (aka June Mineyama-Smithson) is a London-based artist on a mission to inject optimism into the world. Special lecturer at UAL, D&AD judge and speaker at YOOX Net-a-Porter, Design Manchester and Ladies, Wine & Design. Her bold joyful work has been featured internationally on ITV, Creative Boom, SCMP and Cow Parade Niseko. In this episode, June shared great insights on how to design for delight and the process of crafting these patterns? We then discussed the different ways we can design for optimism, build great empathy with end-users, collect and combine different stories of emotions, and convert them into meaningful learnings. Takeaways- How to design for delight, Building great empathy with end-users, Designing for optimism and safety. Thank you for listening to this episode of Nodes of Design. We hope you enjoy the Nodes of Design Podcast on your favourite podcast platforms- Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and many more. If this episode helped you understand and learn something new, please share and be a part of the knowledge-sharing community #Spreadknowledge. This podcast aims to make design education accessible to all. Nodes of Design is a non-profit and self-sponsored initiative by Tejj.

Ekaterina Solomeina – creative director, educator, TEDx speaker and founder of Future London Academy. For the past 15 years, she has worked with some of the greatest creative minds alive, including Michael Wolff (founder of Wolff Olins), Donatella Versace and companies like Coca-Cola, Sony, Mars, IBM, Microsoft, Samsung – helping to grow brands, developing design teams and create innovative products. She co-wrote a book about British Design and has built and Bauhaus 2.0 programme at Future London Academy – rethinking what education of the future should look like. Future London Academy’s radically different approach to learning attracted a lot of attention from the design industry and has been featured in It’s Nice That, Abduzeedo, Creative Boom, Inc, AIGA, Dexigner, and others.LEVEL UP YOUR DESIGN CAREER:Whether you are just starting your design journey or are a seasoned pro, Future London Academy has classes and programs custom-tailored to help you level up in your career. Check it out!CONNECT WITH EKATERINA SOLOMEINA:Connect with Ekaterina Solomeina on LinkedInFOLLOW FUTURE LONDON ACADEMY:Follow Future London Academy on InstagramFollow Future London Academy on TwitterWatch the  Future London Academy podcast on YouTube

Is it possible to go from an introverted child who wanted nothing to do with adults and the outside world to speaking on stages, working at Martha Stewart, hosting a radio show, and having a TEDx talk that has surpassed 6 million views? Sounds like a huge leap, but that's exactly what my amazing guest has done! She'll tell you that even today she's still somewhat of an introvert (and scared as hell to do things) but that doesn't hold her back from speaking up and using her voice, both on the page and in her business as an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor.  Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we're talking to my friend and fellow Gateless Writing Instructor, Terri Trespicio! In our conversation, we lay it all on the table - from our childhood experiences, to life as a writer, to stepping out of the boxes that society loves to put us in, especially as women. We also dive into what I call Terri's remarkable ability to extract a person's inner genius, how to “unmute yourself” in conversations with others, and why the question, “What do you do?” sends so many of us into a tizzy. Ha! If you want to join the conversation on this topic and get some free tips on how to make it easier, to think about, talk about and share what you do, sign up here: https://territrespicio.com/whatdoyoudo (https://territrespicio.com/whatdoyoudo) I hope you have as much fun listening to this conversation as I did having it! KK's Key Takeaways We Don't Change That Much (6:01) Writing As A Resource (19:37) Reading Versus Watching TV (21:58) Who Made The Rules (26:01) Do You Like Eating? (34:53) I Worked For A Wig Catalogue (41:31) Narrow Focus (47:21) When Do I Jump In? (53:36) Burned Alive For Speaking Up (1:03:03) Being Human Is An Ongoing Problem (1:12:09) Mentors Helped Me Lead Myself (1:16:29) Slick & Fake (1:26:08) They Don't Give A Crap (1:32:59) Connect with Terri: Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor. Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has surpassed 6 million views, and she was named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. A former magazine editor and radio host at Martha Stewart, she has appeared on the Today show, Dr. Oz, The Early Show, The Martha Stewart Show and The Anderson Cooper Show. Her work has been featured in Oprah magazine, Marie Claire, Prevention, Business Insider, Forbes.com, and Inc.com. She's also host and co-creator of “Making It Big in 30 Minutes,” a podcast for, by, and about the Emerson College community, where she sits on the alumni board. Certified in the Gateless method for capturing creative genius, she leads workshops and retreats all over the country to help professionals of all stripes take their stories and ideas from page to stage and beyond. An in-demand speaker who presents at conferences across the country, she was rated the #1 speaker at Barron's Top Independent Women Advisors Summit and How Design Live. On the heels of her first TEDx talk, she was invited to give a second, “It's About Time We Rethink Happily Ever After.” Terri is also a stand-up comic and has performed at famous Manhattan venues including Caroline's, Dangerfield's, Gotham, and New York Comedy Club, and was a quarter-finalist in the She-Devil Comedy Competition. Terri earned her BA in English from Boston College and a MFA in Creative Writing in 2002 from Emerson College, where her thesis, a collection of poetry, won the Graduate Dean Award. A finalist for the Iowa Award and Glimmer Train, her literary work has appeared in The Greensboro Review, New Millenium Writings, and The Baltimore Review, where she won first place in their 2016 creative nonfiction contest. Her forthcoming book, tentatively titled Stop Searching for Your Passion, will be published in spring 2022 by Atria Books / Simon &...

How do you actually use your assumptions, experiences, and messaging to create a brand that truly connects with and speaks to people? Today Dava Guthmiller and I are going to tackle that very question. Dava is a believer in connections - what connects people with brands, eaters with foods, businesses with environments, creativity with the process, and communities with each other. We talk a lot about the creative process, the emotion behind all forms of creativity, and the role of empathy in the creative process as well as in connecting with your audience, be they consumers, constituents, or communities.  Key Takeaways:Emotion matters to brand. There are emotions in the act of creativity for the creator and in the act of consumption from the consumer. An empathetic brand comes down to the people - not just what you're putting out, but how are you creating interaction and conversation.Listen and connect with those outside of your standard sphere, you never know what you will learn.  "You either confirm five assumptions or you discover 100 opportunities. It's better to discover the opportunities first, and then go ahead and confirm assumptions afterwards, if you feel like you need to." —  Dava Guthmiller About Dava Guthmiller: Dava Guthmiller, Founder and Chief Creative, Noise13Co-Founder, InVisible Talks and InVisible VenturesDava Guthmiller is a believer in connections--what connects people with brands, eaters with foods, businesses with environments, creativity with the process, and communities with each other.As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Noise 13, the San Francisco brand strategy and design agency, she is the driver behind building thoughtful, sustainable brands. From sustainability to diversity, to empathy & humanity, their renewed focus is to craft brands that are doing good for people and for the planet.A design evangelist, Dava is the Co-Founder of In/Visible Projects. At its core, In/Visible Projects believes in the power of design. Healthy cross-functional collaboration leads to innovative decision-making. Design is the superpower that unlocks business value, but also advocates for the end-user. In/Visible Projects runs an annual conference, In/Visible Talks, in January, salons and smaller creative events year long, and manages the In/Visible Ventures community.Always inventing, Dava is also an advisor, mentor, and investor. speaker, moderator, and artist. She sits on the advisory boards for all things good--Good People, Good Food Foundation, and the Visual Media Alliance. She is also part of the REGEN1 team building tools and big picture plans for a regenerative food system. Dava and Noise 13 have been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Dieline, Print Mag, and Creative Boom. Connect with Dava, Noise13, and InVisible:Noise13: noise13.comTwitter: twitter.com/davagLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davaguthmillerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/in-visible-ventures/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/noise-13/Instagram: instagram.com/davagInstagram: instagram.com/noise13designInvisible Talks: http://2021.invisibletalks.com/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

How do you actually use your assumptions, experiences, and messaging to create a brand that truly connects with and speaks to people? Today Dava Guthmiller and I are going to tackle that very question. Dava is a believer in connections - what connects people with brands, eaters with foods, businesses with environments, creativity with the process, and communities with each other. We talk a lot about the creative process, the emotion behind all forms of creativity, and the role of empathy in the creative process as well as in connecting with your audience, be they consumers, constituents, or communities.  Key Takeaways:Emotion matters to brand. There are emotions in the act of creativity for the creator and in the act of consumption from the consumer. An empathetic brand comes down to the people - not just what you're putting out, but how are you creating interaction and conversation.Listen and connect with those outside of your standard sphere, you never know what you will learn.  "You either confirm five assumptions or you discover 100 opportunities. It's better to discover the opportunities first, and then go ahead and confirm assumptions afterwards, if you feel like you need to." —  Dava Guthmiller About Dava Guthmiller: Dava Guthmiller, Founder and Chief Creative, Noise13Co-Founder, InVisible Talks and InVisible VenturesDava Guthmiller is a believer in connections--what connects people with brands, eaters with foods, businesses with environments, creativity with the process, and communities with each other.As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Noise 13, the San Francisco brand strategy and design agency, she is the driver behind building thoughtful, sustainable brands. From sustainability to diversity, to empathy & humanity, their renewed focus is to craft brands that are doing good for people and for the planet.A design evangelist, Dava is the Co-Founder of In/Visible Projects. At its core, In/Visible Projects believes in the power of design. Healthy cross-functional collaboration leads to innovative decision-making. Design is the superpower that unlocks business value, but also advocates for the end-user. In/Visible Projects runs an annual conference, In/Visible Talks, in January, salons and smaller creative events year long, and manages the In/Visible Ventures community.Always inventing, Dava is also an advisor, mentor, and investor. speaker, moderator, and artist. She sits on the advisory boards for all things good--Good People, Good Food Foundation, and the Visual Media Alliance. She is also part of the REGEN1 team building tools and big picture plans for a regenerative food system. Dava and Noise 13 have been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Dieline, Print Mag, and Creative Boom. Connect with Dava, Noise13, and InVisible:Noise13: noise13.comTwitter: twitter.com/davagLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davaguthmillerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/in-visible-ventures/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/noise-13/Instagram: instagram.com/davagInstagram: instagram.com/noise13designInvisible Talks: http://2021.invisibletalks.com/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Katy Cowan is a journalist, podcaster and the founder of Creative Boom. Katy has been championing creativity online for the past 12 years and has galvanised the creative community, by providing insight, industry knowledge and by showcasing emerging talent. 

Originally from Seoul, Korea, Joon Lee is an artist based in Vancouver, BC. After battling addiction he immersed himself in his art and emerged a prolific creator who’s exhibited across the globe and been featured in notable art publications like Collage Expo, Juxtapoz, and Creative Boom. For more visit www.kdotclee.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Launching soon is season two of The Creative Boom Podcast, featuring fun and honest conversations with creatives from all walks of life. Hosted by Creative Boom's founding editor, Katy Cowan, you can expect guests such as Sarah Boris, Dapo Adeola, Debbie Millman, Simon Dixon, Meg Lewis, and Harrison Wheeler, and many more. In the spirit of Creative Boom magazine, this podcast aims to celebrate, inspire and support the creative community.

About the guest: He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Graphic Design and is the founder of the strategic design studio, Now Form @nowform Before starting Now Form, Vikramaditya worked in the digital team under Maya Kopytman at C&G Partners, NYC, creating digital interactions for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture (inaugurated by Barack Obama) and the Museum of the Bible. During his time at C&G Partners, he also worked on publications for Rockefeller University, featured in GDUSA, Creative Boom, and Design Week, UK. In 2020, Vikramaditya showcased his work at the Alliance Francaise, 10th Annual Design x Design, 20 under 35 show. His art series, @aurora_dotcom , has been covered by Feltzine, Platform Magazine and ‪Homegrown.in‬. The series was exhibited at the India Art Fair in 2020. Follow @vikramadityasharma : https://www.instagram.com/ vikramadityasharma/ Check their website: https://www.nowform.co/ Hosted by @mis.bidya : Bidya Mishra Follow @mis.bidya: https://www.instagram.com/mis.bidya/ Poster by @stellart._: Soniya Stella Follow @stellart._ : https://www.instagram.com/stellart._/ Presented by Baatein: Baatein, which translates to ‘a conversation' is the National Institute of Design's unique interactive platform to learn and share. From telling us about your experiences and passions to showcasing what you do; it can be anything you want it to be! Follow @baatein.nid: https://www.instagram.com/baatein.nid/

Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart:'Humanity' on Creative Boom https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/portrait-of-humanity-awards-2020/Eamonn:'Tyson vs Jaws' on Discovery https://www.nowtv.com/watch/tyson-vs-jaws-rumble-on-the-reef-2019/A5EK3BMzpLRvUqjWrhY4K For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act!ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveawayRECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Humanity' on Creative Boom https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/portrait-of-humanity-awards-2020/Eamonn: 'Tyson vs Jaws' on Discovery https://www.nowtv.com/watch/tyson-vs-jaws-rumble-on-the-reef-2019/A5EK3BMzpLRvUqjWrhY4KSupport the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmediaKeep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMediaFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O criador do I ❤ NY, aquele que já foi considerado o maior designer gráfico norte americano se foi. Milton Glaser revolucionou o design editorial e publicitário e foi pioneiro do pós-modernismo. Ele parecia saber fazer de tudo, de ilustrações maravilhosas à design de interiores. Para lidar com essa perda, Almir Mirabeau e Ricardo Cunha Lima trocaram uma idéia com Carlito Machado e Bruno Porto. Falaram das lembranças do ídolo e do seu legado... foram muitas emoções! Design da capa: Tony de Marco @pixotosco LINKS: www.miltonglaser.com Milton Glaser: Graphic Design - amzn.to/3ifFXLx Glaser no NYtimes - nyti.ms/2CR3Pox Glaser no Creative Boom - bit.ly/2CPAvyA Trabalhos do Glaser: I ❤ NY: bit.ly/2YE4txS Cartaz Bob Dylan - bit.ly/2VnCCjs Cartaz Aretha Franklin - bit.ly/2NCtof2 Glaser no Mad Men: t.ly/RZMY Logo do DC comics: t.ly/I5Wy Histórico dos logos da DC: bit.ly/389vxbr Logo do Brooklyn Brewery - bit.ly/3dFzQfT Capa da Veja por Glaser: bit.ly/31prKWg Sabedorias de Glaser: Glaser e medo de errar - bit.ly/2YDxOZp Glaser sobre desenho - bit.ly/387S20o Aforismos de Glaser - t.ly/Fghv Entrevista com Glaser - t.ly/SnVb Walter Bernard - t.ly/EMBs Renovação do projeto dO Globo (1995): t.ly/Q3hx Homenagem de Ricardo Leite ao Ziraldo e Milton Glaser- t.ly/gPuO Glaser + Bernard - bit.ly/3i8PNi0 V+M #61 – Abstract 01: Christoph Niemann - bit.ly/2AfyieW Giorgio Morandi, professor de Glaser - t.ly/IMJI Chip Kidd - Julgue Isto - amzn.to/31oBuzS Rui de Oliveira - ruideoliveira.com.br Billy Bacon - 12.bienaladg.org.br/juri/billy-bacon David Carson - bit.ly/3dHjKCc Homenagens: Bruno Liberati: glo.bo/31ogysX Joe Sinnott: t.ly/Q3hx Flavio Colin na LaserCast: bit.ly/2ZlQqvY

Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer and brand advisor. Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has earned more than 6MM views. Hubspot named her one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it” and Creative Boom magazine cited her as one of the world’s leading creatives. A former magazine editor and radio host at Martha Stewart, she has appeared on the Today show, Dr. Oz, The Early Show, The Anderson Cooper Show, Oprah magazine, Business Insider, Forbes.com, and Inc.com. A certified Gateless Writing instructor, she runs workshops for creative thinkers, and performs stand-up all over Manhattan.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://betterwealth.com/  For additional information go to http://betterwealthpodcast.com/ or check out Caleb at https://calebguilliams.com  Connect with Terri Trespicio Stop Searching for Your Passion - Terri Trespicio - Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBaFL7sCb8   It's About Time We Rethink Happily Ever After - Terri Trespicio - Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i480XQC7jmE  5 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Genius - Free Giveaway https://territrespicio.com/terrisentme/  terri@territrespicio.com    Get Your Free Copy of The AND Asset https://order.andasset.com/book    Show Notes The world of TED - 1:29 Terri’s background - 2:40 Your passion first - 4:00 The importance of being passionate - 7:10 The idea of faith and passion - 8:56 Reading for pleasure - 11:32 Passionate about TED Talks - 14:30 Time to rethink - 21:28 Doing stand up comedy - 24:33 The toughest criticism - 32:25 Writing is a physical act - 37:00 Terri’s answer for The Legacy Question - 40:00   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher

Want the secret to finding your passion? Stop looking for it so damn hard. I'm excited to have Terri Trespicio on Firebuilders LIVE. Today, she's going to teach you how to STOP searching for your passion and START living the life you should have lived all along. Award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, Terri has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, and the Martha Stewart Show. Her TEDx talk “Stop Searching For Your Passion” has garnered over 6 million views on YouTube. She is a former magazine editor and radio host for Martha Stewart, and now owner of Terri Trespicio LLC, working with individuals and organizations to help nail their messaging and engage clients, customers, and fans. Oh and her speaking? She was recently named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and cited as one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. Tune in today and listen to Terri's advice. Instead of relentlessly searching for passion, you'll be one step closer to noticing those incredible opportunities that have lingered in front of you. Opportunities whose pursuit will most certainly open up more passion in your life. Want more of Terri? Find her here: http://terrisentme.com ——— Firebuilders is a scalable way coaches and consultants can keep their clients accountable with daily, personal attention. Visit http://www.firebuilders.io for more info!

Mike Montague interviews Terri Trespicio on How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, and works with individuals and organizations to help nail their messaging and engage clients, customers, and fans. Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has earned more than 4 million views. She was recently named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 15 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and cited as one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ In this episode: What does it mean to find your voice and you audience? Speak to them, not about you Your platform is the body, your message is the soul Do you start with your message or the people you want to serve? Either spark a connection or compel action A thought leader changes the way you think about your work How to start finding your voice and your audience Find their assumptions and challenge them What's at stake? Show expertise by having an opinion about what you do There is nothing new, but say it in a new and surprising way Best attitude, behavior, and technique for How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler Training, the worldwide leader in sales, management, and customer service training for individuals all the way up to Fortune 500 companies with over 250 locations around the globe. Find white papers, webinars, and more in our free Sandler E-Learning Library: https://www.sandler.com/sell Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes!

Mike Montague interviews Terri Trespicio on How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, and works with individuals and organizations to help nail their messaging and engage clients, customers, and fans. Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has earned more than 4 million views. She was recently named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 15 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and cited as one of the world's leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ In this episode: What does it mean to find your voice and you audience? Speak to them, not about you Your platform is the body, your message is the soul Do you start with your message or the people you want to serve? Either spark a connection or compel action A thought leader changes the way you think about your work How to start finding your voice and your audience Find their assumptions and challenge them What's at stake? Show expertise by having an opinion about what you do There is nothing new, but say it in a new and surprising way Best attitude, behavior, and technique for How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler Training, the worldwide leader in sales, management, and customer service training for individuals all the way up to Fortune 500 companies with over 250 locations around the globe. Find white papers, webinars, and more in our free Sandler E-Learning Library: https://www.sandler.com/sell Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes!

Mike Montague interviews Terri Trespicio on How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, and works with individuals and organizations to help nail their messaging and engage clients, customers, and fans. Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has earned more than 4 million views. She was recently named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 15 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and cited as one of the world’s leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ In this episode: What does it mean to find your voice and you audience? Speak to them, not about you Your platform is the body, your message is the soul Do you start with your message or the people you want to serve? Either spark a connection or compel action A thought leader changes the way you think about your work How to start finding your voice and your audience Find their assumptions and challenge them What’s at stake? Show expertise by having an opinion about what you do There is nothing new, but say it in a new and surprising way Best attitude, behavior, and technique for How to Succeed at Finding Your Voice and Your Audience Find Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/ The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler Training, the worldwide leader in sales, management, and customer service training for individuals all the way up to Fortune 500 companies with over 250 locations around the globe. Find white papers, webinars, and more in our free Sandler E-Learning Library: https://www.sandler.com/sell Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes!

Starting and growing Creative Boom with Katy Cowan Find Creative Boom here: Site: https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/ Podcast: https://www.creativeboom.com/ ------------ Podcast Social Links... Website: www.creativewaffle.club Instagram: https://bit.ly/35Yfone Twitter: https://bit.ly/39bmXt1

Launching soon is The Creative Boom Podcast, featuring fun and honest conversations with creatives from all walks of life. Hosted by Creative Boom's founder and editor, Katy Cowan, you can expect guests such as Malcolm Garrett, Anthony Burrill, Lisa Maltby, Barney Ibbotson & Stan Chow, Jane Bowyer, Rankin, Emma Reynolds, Jon Burgerman, Abbey Lossing, and many more. In the same spirit as Creative Boom magazine, this podcast aims to celebrate, inspire and support the creative community.

Join the conversation as Terri and I talk about passion (FYI - you don't wait for passion to pick you up like a bus), speaking, Tedx talks, and personal responsibility.Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, and works with individuals and organizations to help nail their messaging and engage clients, customers, and fans.Her TEDx talk, “Stop Searching for Your Passion,” has earned more than 4 million views. She was recently named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 15 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and cited as one of the world’s leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. An in-demand speaker who presents at conferences across the country, Terri was rated the #1 speaker at Barron’s Top Independent Women Advisors Summit and How Design live.A former magazine editor and radio host at Martha Stewart, she has appeared on the Today show, Dr. Oz, The Early Show, The Martha Stewart Show and The Anderson Cooper Show. Her work has been featured Oprah magazine, Marie Claire, Jezebel, Prevention, Business Insider, Forbes.com, and Inc.com.She’s the co-founder of Lights Camera Expert, LLC a media strategy education company, with Emmy award-winning TV producer Paula Rizzo. She’s also creator of the online course Tapped to Speak, and the Tapped to Speak LIVE event. both designed to help you land your stand-out signature talk.Terri’s also a stand-up comic, and has performed all over New York City. You can catch her at such popular venues as Caroline’s, New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Dangerfields, Gotham, and Greenwich Village Comedy Club.Terri earned her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College and recently won first place in the Baltimore Review‘s 2016 literary contest for her essay,“The Rules of Boxball,” and is currently at work on a book of essays. She lives in Manhattan.Terri's Tedx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBaFL7sCb8&feature=youtu.beFind Terri at: https://territrespicio.com/www.mhnrnetwork.com

We catch up with Katy Cowan, the founder of Creative Boom. The online magazine for the creative industry that supports and provides resources for anyone working (or thinking of) in the creative industry. Katy shares stories of freedom, growing a side project, and finding the balance of doing what you love AND helping others. Is growing business the goal, or should we focus on growing ourselves and managing our mental health? Oh, and is a mid-life crisis actually a thing? Check out Creative Boom and creativeboom.com. Please share with friends and leave us a review wherever you're listening to this. We love to feel special! Back in 2 weeks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nevernotcreative/message

The Possibility Club is a peek under the bonnet of business, culture and education, chatting with the change-makers and rebels. Richard Freeman's special guest this week is Vincent Kamp. Vincent is a figurative painter, comic book writer and sculptor. The website Creative Boom describes him as ‘one of Britain's most evocative and exciting new artists' whose paintings are rooted in a ‘world of urban subculture' that ‘delves beneath the surface of social class'. As much influenced by cinematography as the master painters, Vincent's canvasses depict lifelike characters from the underworld of crime and sport - as if Rembrandt was documenting the Kray twins - getting under the skin of gangsters, boxers, poker players in the shadows of East London and elsewhere. Vincent is self-taught, yet is setting the art world alight, winning the TAF Artist of the Year Award in 2017 and with high profile exhibitions represented by London's Clarendon Fine Art Gallery. Vincent has painted a number of household names in sport and music, from Paula Radcliffe and Sir Chris Hoy to Sam Smith and pianist Ruben James and has many works in the collection of Italian cycling legend Francesco Moser. We spoke in mid-April 2018 about creativity and productivity, audiences and criticism - and Vincent's own mission to tell visual stories in new ways. --- Useful links: http://vincekamp.com/ http://www.clarendonfineart.com/artist_biography/vincent-kamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkmaQ3z_CU --- The Possibility Club is a place for creative thinkers to navigate the world together. If you want to join like-minded explorers - join for free at www.thepossibilityclub.org The interviewer was Richard Freeman for always possible and this podcast is produced and edited by CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts.

Katy Cowan joins me to discuss Creative Boom, the online magazine she founded and has just rebranded. The platform covers projects, people and news stories right across the creative industry and has evolved over the years to become one of the major showcases for new and established artistic talent. What makes for a news worthy piece of work? How did the magazine start and grow and how does Katy feel about the state of things in 2018? It's a must listen show for those looking to get more eyes on their work and connect with the creative press! Get your feedback over to @arrestallmimics on Twitter and Instagram.