Best Queens Of Procrastination Podcasts (2024)

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Do things REALLY take time? How to collapse time (and your to-do list) 18:12

5h ago18:12

18:12

Before you listen to this episode, ask yourself this question: how many people have you listened to today? There's a HUGE roadblock getting in the way of your ability to focus on the things you want to get done - and it's nothing to do with time blocking, how well you can pomodoro or the type of planner you buy. Completely separate to the conversat…

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Celebrated Childrens Author & Artist Josh Lewis 46:25

11h ago46:25

46:25

In this episode of The Angry Designer LIVE, we sit down with Josh Lewis, a talented illustrator and children's book author who has just released his latest book, "Ray's Big Day." Josh brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to his work, aiming to inspire wonder and curiosity in young readers. With over 12 years of experience in t…

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How-To Ask for a Promotion. Boss-Approved Tips for Graphic Designers 48:17

15h ago48:17

48:17

Asking for a promotion can be nerve-wracking experience for Graphic Designers—it’s like stepping into the ring, ready to fight. Whether you're aiming to move up in your agency or looking to climb the in-house ladder, the process can feel brutal and, if mishandled, can leave you doubting your worth. But what if there’s a way to nail the ask and come…

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How to stay consistent when you've never felt more distracted 19:43

2d ago19:43

19:43

We're FINALLY starting to see through the transparency of #overnightsuccess as... well... not really being overnight success. While there are always exceptions to the rule, we're really starting to talk about the fact that as a business owner, to build anything, grow anything and achieve the goals you've set for yourself, consistency is the new vir…

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Creative Fuel for Graphic Designers - Procrastination 46:51

4d ago46:51

46:51

Is procrastination holding back your creative potential or could it actually fuel a Graphic Designers creativity? Every Graphic Designer knows the guilt of procrastination—it’s like an invisible force that stalls your creativity and progress. We've all been there, pushing deadlines and finding distractions instead of diving into our work. It feels …

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Why can’t I stick to long-term goals? A free-spirited guide to feminine goal setting. 35:43

9d ago35:43

35:43

It’s happened, petal. We’ve passed the point of no return. The 2024 halfway mark is upon (and behind) us and besides the sub-zero temperatures inside the homes of Australia (thanks, un-insulation), there’s something else lurking amidst the solo business owners among us. The looming list of goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. If…

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The Women of Type Founder & Lettering Artist Jess Goldsmith on The Angry Designer LIVE from Creative South 2024 30:10

9d ago30:10

30:10

In this episode of The Angry Designer LIVE, we are thrilled to introduce Jess Goldsmith, an award-winning illustrator, lettering artist, and art director based in NYC. With a vibrant and colorful style, Jess has made waves in the design world, working with global clients to create eye-catching visuals. Her passion for amplifying important causes su…

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Why Graphic Designers Get Job Promotions: What Managers Actually Look For 46:26

11d ago46:26

46:26

Ever wonder why you’re not getting that juicy design job promotion you think you deserve? If you're feeling stuck and frustrated in your job, we've got the straight talk you need to hear. We’re smashing the myths that are holding you back from that well-earned promotion and revealing what really makes employers sit up and take notice. It’s time to …

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4 productivity shifts I’d make if I wanted to take a week off every month 33:21

17d ago33:21

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*Worksheet link I share in this episode is incorrect... visit https://theproductivityproject.com.au/ and click on Newsletter to subscribe and grab the worksheet as soon as it's available. If I were a service provider (check) with two kids (check) who wanted to take a week off every single month... Here's what I'd do. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 …

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All Hail the Queen! Craft Beer Label & Brand Specialist Jen Borror 1:14:56

18d ago1:14:56

1:14:56

From winning brewery design competitions to reigning as the QUEEN of beer label design, Jen Borror reveals how a small favour for a friend ignited her passion for beer label design. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we had the pleasure of having a conversation with a graphic designer who niched into an industry traditionally dominated by dud…

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The Quickie Podcast & Print Design Academy Founder Dave Hopkins on The Angry Designer LIVE from Creative South 2024 37:35

23d ago37:35

37:35

In this episode, we chat with Dave Hopkins, a dynamic force in the graphic design community. Dave is the host of "The Quickie Podcast," where he interviews talented graphic designers, illustrators, and creative directors, quickly—usually in 30 minutes or less. On his show, you can hear from freelancers to creatives at world-renowned businesses and …

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The Canva Conundrum: Are DIY Tools Undermining Graphic Design? 48:03

25d ago48:03

48:03

Ever feel like Canva's DIY approach is turning everyone into a "designer" including your customers? It's a slap in the face for pros who see their craft being butchered by templates and shortcuts. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we tackle the real problem with Canva: not the tool itself, but the false confidence it gives non-designers. We'…

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If productivity hasn't been working for you - listen to this. 18:05

29d ago18:05

18:05

That's it, guys. I'm done. (And I'm back. Confusing, I know). In this return to the airwaves episode, I'm sharing what I've been pondering as a result of a big period of reflection on the way I work, my business and how I spend my time. I talk about: - Expectations vs. reality when it comes to your time after your start a business - Why starting a …

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The Secret to Designing Logos that Last for Centuries: Break All the Rules! 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

Graphic designers are taught the golden rules of logo design—simplicity, minimalism, versatility, timelessness. But what if the key to creating a logo that lasts for centuries lies in breaking these very rules? This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of the oldest logos that are still in use, yet break every desi…

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Graphic Designer & Design Educator Nick Longo on The Angry Designer LIVE from Creative South 2024 43:29

1M ago43:29

43:29

In this episode of Angry Designers Live, we sit down with Nick Longo, a Southern California native and passionate branding expert. As a co-host of the Deeply Graphic Designcast and the producer and host of Office Hours on Adobe Live, Nick is a familiar voice in the design community, offering insights and guidance to designers worldwide. Nick curren…

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A No Bull Approach for Graphic Designers to Offer Brand Strategy Services 59:39

1M ago59:39

59:39

While Graphic Design projects can be fun and exciting, they are often limited and the relationship short lived. What if there was a way Graphic Designer can provide more value, generate better work, and unlock lucrative opportunities? This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we tear down the fluff and give you a straight-up guide to adding broader …

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No Nonsense Survival Skills for Graphic Designers 55:04

2M ago55:04

55:04

Graphic designers face a relentless industry—it's not just about creativity, but about survival. From cutthroat competition to ever-evolving trends, burnout, toxic work environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. But what if mastering a few key survival skills could turn the tide in your favor? This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we serv…

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Sophie Mills, founder of GC Grumpy Frog from Creative South 2024 on the Angry Designer LIVE 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

Angry Designer LIVE is event based interview sessions performed with designers, speakers, and guests at Creative events. This series is from Creative South 2024 held in Columbus Georgia. This episode we feature one of the most truly special guests we've ever had. Joining us is Sophie Mills, the talented founder of @GCGrumpyFrog! 🐸 At just 10 years …

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How Losing a Client Can Be A Graphic Designers Biggest Win 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

Graphic designers know the sting of losing a client—it's like a slap in the face that can shake your confidence. Every graphic designer will face client loss at some point. Whether it's due to budget cuts, better offers elsewhere, or plain old bad chemistry, the impact feels brutal and, if left unchecked, can lead to imposter syndrome. But what if …

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Kristy Campbell from Creative South 2024 on the Angry Designer LIVE 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Angry Designer LIVE is event based interview sessions performed with designers, speakers, and guests at Creative events. This series is from Creative South 2024 held in Columbus Georgia. In this first, official episode, meet Kristy Campbell, the no-nonsense brand identity specialist and graphic designer shaking up the industry from The Stables in O…

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Graphic Design Interviews & Portfolio Reviews - 25 Years of Insider Tips & Expert Advice 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

Ready to get an edge on your next Graphic Design Interview or portfolio review? Job interviews are hard, and so few tell us what they're actually looking for, where people go wrong, and why some never get call backs. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we talk all about our experiences in interviewing hundreds of graphic designers over the pas…

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CJ Cawley: Battling Social Trolls for the Greater Good of Graphic Design PART 2 44:10

2M ago44:10

44:10

Think social media is just fun and games? Think again. It can sometimes require thick skin, tenacity, and the courage to do your thing no matter what any one says. No one embraces this idea more than the ultra animated and entertainingly educational CJ Cawley! Join The Angry Designers In part 2 of our awesome chat with CJ Cawley, a super talented G…

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Winning Hearts & Followers - A Conversation with Graphic Designer CJ Cawley 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Social media can be a game changer for Graphic Designers, giving them a chance to showcase their creativity, personality and brand! Meet CJ Cawley, a super talented graphic designer who’s all over your social feeds. He has captivated audiences across various platforms with his dynamic and engaging content that is not only gaining tons of followers …

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The Power of Community in Graphic Design 27:19

3M ago27:19

27:19

Ever wondered how top designers stay inspired and on top of their game? The key, to unlocking your full Graphic Design potential, to an endless amount of inspiration, support, and resources isn't a tool or software–it's community. In this LIVE recording of The Angry Designers Podcast, the duo leave the great white north, and travel over 1500km to C…

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My 30 Day Phone-tervention: 5 hacks to ditch the distraction and transform your focus 30:32

3M ago30:32

30:32

I'm challenging myself to improve my productivity by changing the way I use my phone over 30 days. We’re at DAY 6 PEOPLE, day 6 and my goodness. PICK UPS ARE A THING. I’ve ALWAYS had a sneaking suspicion that my phone is a HUGE factor in WHY I’ve increasingly felt like a seagull in a chip factory when it comes to being able to focus on anything for…

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Hustle vs Talent: The Secret Ingredient To A Successful Graphic Designer 41:40

3M ago41:40

41:40

Ever wonder why some crazy, talented Graphic Designers struggle with their careers while other, less talented Graphic Designers have long, fulfilling and successful careers? Is it merely luck, or is it the unwavering commitment to growth that sets them apart? In the dynamic world of graphic design, talent alone isn't enough. Join us this week on Th…

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Can changing your relationship with your phone really improve your focus? 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

While my jam is helping service providers simplify productivity so they can work when they want (and not when they don’t) - by day, I AM that service provider. I’m a virtual assistant specialising in content creation. My phone is, well, how I do a hay-uge proportion of my job. But as far as distractions go, our smartphones are one of THE biggest su…

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Should Graphic Designers Fake It Untill They Make It 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

‘Fake it till you make it’ - a phrase we've all heard a million times. But for graphic designers, what does it really mean and is it ethical? Originally it was about projecting confidence and optimism, even when you're still honing your skills. But in the digital age, could a more literal interpretation - outright pretending to be something you're …

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The secret productivity superpower that will completely change the way you work 50:23

4M ago50:23

50:23

A few months in to starting my own business, I felt this niggling feeling that something just wasn’t right about the way I was able to work. How long I was able to concentrate. What I was able to do in a day. I couldn’t figure out what to do next and I wondered if I’d ever be able to concentrate for more than 10 minutes again. The Kat story had alw…

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Everything I thought I knew about productivity was a lie 22:37

4M ago22:37

22:37

Starting your own business shines a glaring, back of your iPhone hits you in the face style spotlight onto everything you think you know about the best way to work. In the midst of all this fluffy freedom and flexibility frippery floating around on the internet, what they DON’T tell you is that running your own business or working for yourself will…

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Using Google Fonts For Graphic Design - What a Designer Should Consider 46:25

4M ago46:25

46:25

Are Google fonts a Graphic Designers best friend, or Graphic Design Trap? On one hand, they provide Graphic Designers with free use of responsive, high quality fonts for use in print or online, with the most open commercial font licenses available. On the other hand...it's Google? A company that hasn't always been known for it's business ethics. Jo…

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BIG Opportunities for Graphic Designers in Web - Another Conversation with Web Design Pro Josh Hall 44:55

4M ago44:55

44:55

What would you consider a big opportunity for a Graphic Designer - A new logo? How about that PLUS ongoing brand development, secured future design work, a big pay day, & long lasting client relationships. Offering web design services is not what it use to be - and within reach of virtually every single Graphic Designer. Join The Angry Designers th…

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Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer - A Conversation with Web Designer Pro Josh Hall 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

Can Graphic Designers offer Websites? Do Graphic Designers actually need to learn code, or do they already possess the skills needed to successfully make it offering UX, websites, web strategies, and Web Design? Join The Angry Designers this week as we have a conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall. F…

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Scary Bosses & Toxic Studios: A Graphic Designers Guide To Surviving A Horrible Design Environment 55:03

4M ago55:03

55:03

Ever felt like your creative spirit is being crushed under the weight of a horrible creative director or a toxic studio environment? You're not alone! In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of Graphic Design studios and the bosses that haunt them. From nightmarish creative directors to soul-sucking studio cultures, we uncov…

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How to eliminate distractions for GOOD (with one simple question) 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

If you're a service provider, work remotely and find yourself getting distracted every 5 seconds by: - the laundry - social media - tidying the kid's rooms - eating cheese out of the bag ...listen to this week's episode. I talk about: - What's really going on when we're distracted and WHY it happens (even when we KNOW we want to get that thing done…

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Can A Graphic Designer Also Be A UX Designer 55:37

4M ago55:37

55:37

Are Graphic Designers the real masterminds behind UX design? Ever wondered how similar a Graphic Designer's intuition is to a UX designer's strategy? Spoiler alert: It's like comparing spray paint to stencils. We're here to argue that maybe, just maybe, Graphic Designers have been doing UX Design all along – they just didn't brag about it on Linked…

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How to leverage rest to achieve your goals (and how to tell when you're just procrastinating) 41:06

5M ago41:06

41:06

Society has conditioned us to believe that rest comes after work as some sort of reward. We're constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and everything in between. And when we finally do get a chance to rest, our brains are like, "hold up, shouldn't you be doing something?" In this episode, I talk about how to break free from this cycle as a boo…

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Should Graphic Designers Design & Offer Websites? 52:44

5M ago52:44

52:44

Have you ever wondered if as a Graphic Designer, you should dive into web design? Does the thought of coding intimidate you, or are you curious about alternative ways to offer web services? This episode is a Graphic Designers guide through the digital dilemma. We're cutting through the noise to explore if Graphic Designers need to add web design to…

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'My week NEVER goes to plan': the 3 step time blocking method that actually works 18:34

5M ago18:34

18:34

This week: time blocking. Whether you're a color-coding fanatic or a go-with-the-flow kind of person - more often than not, most of us find time blocking only really works for us about 50% of the time (or not at all). So do we ditch it completely? This week - I talk about: Why having a rigid schedule might be holding you back Why most of us struggl…

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How-To Grow Your Graphic Design Business - Rules That Supercharged our Agency to 7 Figures! 50:49

5M ago50:49

50:49

This week, we reveal one of our BIGGEST secrets responsible for the 7 figure success of our Graphic Design agency, zfactor. Spoiler alert: It's NOT about crafting a killer business plan. And it's definitely NOT about writing a killer mission statement, or even worse a vision statement. We're pulling back the curtain to reveal the core of our creati…

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The guilt episode: 'I feel like I have to use every single second of my time wisely' 21:43

5M ago21:43

21:43

GUILT. Even just SEEING this word in big, bad, bold font brings upsome hideous feelings for me. Does it do the same for you? In this week's episode, I'm talking about guilt and productivity. - The shocking revelation I experienced about my own productivity and how I use my time - Where guilt comes from and why we feel it - How to identify if guilt …

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Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

Ever wondered why some Graphic Designers get ghosted by their clients? What could a Graphic Designer possibly have done to have a customer break up with them? In this weeks episode of The Angry Designer Podcast 'Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients,' we uncover the hilarious truths behind client-designer breakups. From the honeymoon pe…

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Another Conversation with YouTuber & Graphic Design Influencer Will Paterson 39:24

5M ago39:24

39:24

From Humble beginnings to YouTube Stardom, Will Paterson is a recognizable name & face amongst Graphic Designers across the world! With almost 900 videos and 10+ years on YouTube, Will Paterson makes being a Graphic Design Influencer look easy. But is it? Tune into part 2 of our EPIC conversation with Will Paterson as we discuss in more detail life…

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Motivation won't make you more productive - this will 31:22

6M ago31:22

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- Why waiting for your next burst of motivation can actually render you incredibly powerless when it comes to achieving what you want to achieve - The key to taking back your power when it comes to getting your shit done - How to be productive (even when your motivation's at an all-time low)

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A YouTube Trailblazer: A Conversation with Will Paterson, Graphic Design Influencer 47:42

6M ago47:42

47:42

With close to 1 million subscribers on YouTube, few people have influenced as many Graphic Designers as Will Paterson. Get ready, for a behind the scenes look with the most down-to-earth Graphic Design YouTuber, behind many viral videos like "I Paid 5 Logo Designers On Fiverr To Design The SAME logo". From school struggles to YouTube fame, Will Pat…

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5 ways to be productive when you're feeling tired 37:47

6M ago37:47

37:47

In this episode, I talk about something almost all of us grapple with on a regular basis - feeling tired. The reality is, most of us are in a season of life where we're showing up for each day feeling mentally drained. So with 'feeling tired' occupying a seemingly constant place in our day-to-day lives, how will we ever manage to get the shit we wa…

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Graphic Design AI: How ChatGPT can help a Graphic Designer 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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Everyone says AI will replace Graphic Designers - but ChatGPT can actually make a Graphic Designer better! Dive into the world of Graphic Design AI as we discuss how ChatGPT isn't just a buzzword—it's a game-changer for graphic designers! Whether you're brainstorming brand concepts, researching competitor industries, developing mind-blowing strateg…

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How to actually live your goals in 2024 (even if you have no time) 45:12

6M ago45:12

45:12

This week’s episode is all about how to actually make your vision board (or goals) for the year happen after the burst of 1 January 2024 motivation fades - especially if you’re short on disposable time. If you're a solo business owner with literally anything else going on in your life - but particularly if you're a mum - seriously, this episode is …

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Jessica Walsh Brand & Design Manifesto for Graphic Designers 40:02

6M ago40:02

40:02

We went on a deep dive into Graphic Designer Jessica Walsh's Design Manifesto entitled "10 rules for great branding and design" and THIS is what we learned: Known for her bold, innovative approach and as a beacon of creativity in graphic design, Jessica Walsh has redefined the standards of visual communication. We dissect the key elements of her ma…

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From hating my business to actually living my 2024 goals: the one huge mindset shift that sparked change 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

There’s a thing lurking in the online business owner space currently that no one really talks about. And imma talk about it. In this episode, I'm sharing how I was feeling about my business in the second half of 2023. When I first started my business in 2022, everything was dandy. I worked hard at securing clients and booked myself out fairly quick…

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