The Uncool Designer
The Uncool Designer
The podcast helping graphic designer boss-ladies work smarter and not harder in their design businesses. Your guru: the clever Anna Dower; mentor, designer, cake-lover and rad chick. 'Cos not all creatives wear hip black clothes and are design snobs. Some - like us - wear colourful Birkenstocks and believe in community over competition.Social links:
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Creative Confidence
This week we're diving into how to kick your fear of failing creativity to the curb and crafting a design process that sets you up for success every time. Tune in to discover how you can create fearlessly!
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Ask Anna + Special Guest
Get ready for some real talk! In this week's episode of the Uncool Designer Podcast, Anna's dishing out the answers to all your burning design biz questions in this "Ask Anna" episode! Tune in as she navigates the intricate balance of being both a mother and a CEO, sharing insights on the juggle th…
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Overwhelmed to ACTION!
Join Anna Dower on "The Uncool Designer Podcast" for a special episode where we tackle the overwhelm many designers face when starting and running their business. Anna lays out a clear, actionable roadmap to help you move from frozen to flourishing in your design biz. From setting your foundations …
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Be a Boundaries Boss
Join Anna on the "Uncool Designer Podcast" as she dives into the crucial topic of setting boundaries in the design industry. If you're feeling burnt out or resenting your clients, it's time to master the art of establishing clear lines. Don't fret—you're in good company! Anna shares her personal jo…
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Everyone wants multiple income streams, right?
Delving into the topic of diversifying income streams, Anna recounts her accidental success with a digital magazine that evolved into a profitable venture through advertising and memberships. She shares insights from her journey, emphasising the importance of creating content that resonates with th…
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Locking In Your Next Paying Design Client
Feeling like work is drying up can be a terrifying experience for any creative professional. However, this episode is all about transforming fear into action. We're going to discuss why these moments, although challenging, are not the end of your career (or world) but rather an opportunity for grow…
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Why Selling Isn't a Dirty Word
This week, it’s just you and me, Anna Dower, diving into a topic that's a bit hush-hush in the creative world: selling. Yes, we're breaking the taboo and talking about making those money moves! Why Selling Isn't a Dirty Word: We often shy away from talking about sales and money, especially in crea…
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Liz Mosley
This week, we're joined by the fabulous Liz Mosley, a graphic designer with 15 years under her belt, specialising in branding for small businesses. Liz also hosts the Building Your Brand podcast and offers courses for those DIYing their branding. Learn more about her at lizmosley.net and follow her…
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The Slumber Party Wrap-up
In this episode Anna talks about the lead up to the Designer Boss Slumber Party, her key takeaways from the presentations & what's next. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://designerboss.co/
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My theme words for 2024 + Goodbye!
In this episode Anna talks who theme words for 2024 and how she came up with them. She also gives her audience insight into what she will be offering in the new year. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://des…
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