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Latest Episodes

Season 3 Recap & Julie’s Goodbye Episode
June 07, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 11 This week we say goodbye to Julie as cohost of Design Speaks PLUS do a recap of this season and some of our favorite moments and topics!   Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.

Some Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in Common
May 31, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 10 If you’ve ever thought the creators at Pixar have some special magic that you just don’t… You’re in for a treat on this week’s episode! Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request?

Updating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website Matters
May 27, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 9 This episode we are discussing the importance of updating your portfolio and your website and how if you don’t, you may be losing customers. Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request?

How to Best Lead Creatives & Creative Teams
May 24, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 8 This week we will be talking about some best practices when it comes to leading creatives, don’t miss this one! show notes coming soon! Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.

Are You Actually Productive or Are You a Productive Procrastinator?
May 10, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 8 Today, we’re going to talk about productive procrastination. Although that may sound like an oxymoron, I promise it actually works! But first, let’s talk about what’s been inspiring me lately— the cattle brand my son made!

Special Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber Andersson
May 03, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 7 This week, we’re chatting with Amber Andersson, a member of the Design Speaks community, to discuss my Strategic Process Course! Resources & Other Links:  Strategic Process Course Getty Images iStock Amber Andersson is the Art Dire

Design Strategy vs. Brand Strategy
April 26, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 6 The idea of being a “brand strategist” has become very trendy in design circles. There’s a ton of designers or former marketing designers on social media that have rebranded to be brand strategists.

Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse
April 19, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 5 This week, we hear from Joey Ruse about his journey and how it led him to co-found his unique platform—Creative Critique. If you’ve never heard of Creative Critique before, it’s a website built specifically for creatives to upload t...

Throwback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers?
April 12, 2021

Season 3, Throwback Episode On this throwback episode, Brandi and her founding co-host Michelle, chat about the difference between creating work that is actually good, or just good enough. Thanks to some tech issues you have the opportunity to listen t...

The Pros & Cons of Girl Boss Culture
April 02, 2021

Season 3, Chapter 4 There are so many preconceived ideas about what it’s like to be a business owner—particularly a female one. Today, I’d like to talk to you about the realities of what it’s like to be a “girl boss”,