Why doesn’t government work? Is it the politicians, the civil servants, the political parties? Or is it the system in which they all operate? The Hidden Power goes behind the sporting spectacle of modern politicking to find the real villain. This series of six podcasts, broadcast weekly from October 10th, provides both critique and answers. Good government is entirely possible - but not in its current guise. Hosted by Ed Straw, former chair of Demos - the cross-party think-tank on democracy, ...
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Creativity for Sale is your backstage pass to the minds that shape our creative world. Based on the recently released book by Radim Malinic, helping people start and grow life-changing careers and businesses. Check out weekly interviews with the world's most brilliant creatives, designers, writers, musicians, makers, and marketers, along with bonus episodes offering quick action tips for the food for thought for the weekend ahead. More info https://radimmalinic.co.uk/
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Five minute magic pt.24 - Turning enquiries into successful projects
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Let’s talk about what happens when the work finally comes to you. Gonig from initial enquiries and turning them into successful projects. We'll cover comms automation, tips on productive first client meetings, and quoting with confidence. You'll learn to identify red flags to know when to pursue or walk away from opportunities. These insights will …
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How to embrace discomfort for creative growth in design and branding - Max Ottignon
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"Comfort and creativity aren't necessarily great bedfellows. There has to be a degree of discomfort to create anything interesting, to do work that's going to cut through." Max Ottignon, co-founder of Ragged Edge branding agency, discusses the journey of building a purpose-driven creative business. He shares insights on the importance of language i…
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Five minute magic pt.23 - Working for and with others, whilst managing emotions and ambitions.
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In the first of three episodes, from the section titled Clients, we will explore the dynamics of working with others, discussing collaboration, compromise, and communication. We'll delve into managing emotions when your work faces criticism. Learn to balance defending your vision with being open to feedback.These insights should help you ease off a…
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Finding an artistic voice through lettering and illustration - Julie Solvstrom
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"If I could just do this for the rest of my life, I'd be completely happy. It's just so much fun. It's just so new all the time." Julie Solvstrom, an illustrator and lettering artist, shares her journey from Denmark to Vancouver, Canada, and her creative evolution. She discusses her background in graphic design, her travels, and the impact of curio…
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Five minute magic pt.22 - How to get paid and chase non payers
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The importance of telling your own story - Matt McCue
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"To tell a compelling story, you need a character facing real conflict. Be willing to explore the uncomfortable parts - that's where the depth and resonance come from." Matt McCue, editor-in-chief of The Creative Factor, shares his journey as a storyteller and the importance of storytelling in the creative industry. He talks about his background gr…
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"There's a class war alright," chirruped Investor Warren Buffet recently, "But it's our class making war on yours. And we're winning." It reminded me of the Lao Tsu, where he says that the Way of Heaven is to take from those with excess, and give to those who do not have enough. "The way of man is different," the sage quips. "He takes from those wh…
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Five minute magic pt.21 - What is your value? + Value of long term customers.
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How to build a thriving career in illustration and animation - Dan Woodger
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"I use the 'we' because I feel like collaboration on projects is how you get to the end goal." In this episode, we dive deep into the career of illustrator and animation director Dan Woodger. From his breakthrough emoji project to his current approach to social media, Dan shares insights on navigating the ever-changing landscape of illustration. He…
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Five minute magic pt.20 - Pricing strategies for creative professionals
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Opening the doors to the magic of making magazines - Nicola Hamilton
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"Working in magazines is an incredible privilege, with access to artists and thinkers." Nicola Hamilton, an editorial designer based in Toronto, Canada, shares her journey into editorial design and her passion for magazines. She started her post-secondary education in fine arts and cultural studies before transferring into a graphic design program.…
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Five minute magic pt.19 - The power of email newsletter
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Build your niche around what you care about - Seb Mackay
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"Build your niche around what you care about" In this conversation, Seb, the creative director and co-founder of Soba, discusses the challenges faced by digital marketing agencies and the importance of finding and owning a unique space in the market. ~He emphasizes the need for agencies to differentiate themselves and avoid common mistakes such as …
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Five minute magic pt.18 - Amplify your Connections
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How to (re)build a photography business as an alien in the USA - Nathalie Gordon
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"Passion drove me to risk it all and rebuild my photography career from scratch in LA. With scrappiness and tenacity, I embraced being an 'Alien of Extraordinary Ability.'"~ Nathalie Gordon is a London born photographer residing and working in and out of Los Angeles. Nathalie had to navigate the lengthy process of obtaining an "Alien of Extraordina…
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Five minute magic pt.17 - Amplify your Message
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A love letter to creativity, community, surfing and the universe - Matthew Haynes
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"Find something that makes time slow down. If time is slowing down, you're doing something right."~ In this conversation, Matt Haynes, a designer and the head of the design conference in Brisbane, discusses his passion for surfing and its connection to creativity. He shares his experiences of surfing big waves and the exhilaration and joy it brings…
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Five minute magic pt.16 - Build your unique brand identity and design assets
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How to break into the book publishing industry - Kieron Lewis
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"Transparency and honesty about what I can deliver allows client trust and creative credibility." Kieron Lewis, a freelance graphic designer and book designer, shares his journey in the creative industry and how he transitioned from advertising to working on publications. ~ He emphasizes the importance of transparency and honesty in client relation…
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Five minute magic pt.15 - Choose the right business name
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Honest reflections on creativity and social media success - Robert McCombe
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"You give it to someone else, they'll have a different opinion. And someone else will have a different opinion, and say that's amazing. Then you send it to someone else and be like, well, this is crap. I'm never going to hire you." ~ Radim Malinic delves into the mind of Robert McCombe, a rising creative force whose Instagram presence has garnered …
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Five Minute Magic pt.14 - Build your unique personal brand
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Brand strategy for positive impact on people's lives - Danielle Clarke
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"Empowering others to find their passion and life's purpose through branding is incredibly fulfilling."~ In this conversation, Danielle Clarke, a brand strategist, discusses the evolution of brand strategy and the challenges of differentiating oneself in a crowded market. She shares her personal journey of discovering her role as a brand strategist…
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Five Minute Magic Pt. 13 - Define you expectations, goals and your 'enough'
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An athlete's guide to creative endurance - Mike Schnaidt
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"I've learned really valuable skill from design, how to respond to feedback, how to think about an audience, because not everyone is going to like every design that I do."~ In this conversation, Mike Schnaidt, the creative director of Fast Company, discusses his journey in the publishing industry and the process of writing his book, Creative Endura…
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Five Minute Magic Pt. 12 - Define your 'what' and 'how'
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Shaping the future of creative tools - Rufus Deuchler (Adobe)
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"It's always about intention. There needs to be a goal and we have the tools now to reach those goals quickly, but patience is a must." Rufus Deuchler, an Adobe evangelist, shares his journey and insights into the creative industry. He discusses the importance of taking initiative and creating opportunities, as well as the impact of AI on creativit…
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The Science of Positive Creativity with Emmi Salonen
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"It doesn't matter how you get there. It doesn't really matter if you're not using the font that you should be using because somebody thinks it's good. You just have to be firm on your intuition." This episode of the Creativity for Sale podcast hosted by Radim Malinic features an inspiring conversation with Emmi Salonen, a designer and happiness fa…
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Five Minute Magic Pt. 10 - Be the odd one out / Being an alien
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Mastering the art of creative specialisation - Chris Do
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"We can only do our best work for those that are aligned with what we believe and that tastes are similar. " Chris Do is an award-winning designer, educator, and host of The Futur YouTube and The Futur podcast. The discussion looks at topics such as the importance of specialisation, the challenges of creative careers, and the role of AI in the crea…
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Five Minute Magic Pt. 9 - "I do(n't) know what I'm doing"
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The importance of insurance for creatives - Ashley Baxter
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"I want to create products that actually prevent people from taking advantage of freelancers. I want them to realize that they cannot take advantage of us easily because we are coming for them." You've likely heard the phrase "hope for the best, prepare for the worst," but are you truly prepared for the worst-case scenarios that could derail your c…
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Five Minute Magic Pt. 8 - Personal and Business Mindset
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Staying true to oneself in the creative industry - Liz Mosley
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"Even though you feel like you're seeing a lot of my life, you're only seeing 5%. You are seeing what I've chosen to show you. It is curated." Radim Malinic interviews Liz Mosley, a designer and host of the Building Your Brand podcast. They discuss the importance of authenticity in social media and the misconceptions that arise from only seeing cur…
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Finding one's purpose is a reward for patience - James Martin
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"If anybody walks away with one thing from this chat, it's listen, so you're actually here." In this thought-provoking conversation, Radim Malinic talks to James Martin, a designer, author, and educator, to explore his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful creative entrepreneur with a bold vision for free design educ…
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Five Minute Magic Pt 6 - Do you know your superpower?
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The psychology of typography - Sarah Hyndman
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"The more we learn, the more we realize we don't know. We can only judge the world from our own viewpoint and our own experience." How often do you pause and ponder about the words you read? In this thought-provoking episode, graphic designer and author Sarah Hyndman invites us to explore the psychology of type through her experimental and multisen…
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Happiness as a key to a successful life and business - Craig Black
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"Happiness is key to a successful life and business. Having that solid grounding is so important for me personally." Craig Black takes us behind the scenes of his inspiring creative journey - from professional soccer player to graphic designer to world-renowned acrylic pouring artist.~ In this candid conversation with creativity guru Radim Malinic,…
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Five Minute Magic Pt.4 - The 'Do what you love' myth
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Never not pushing beyond boundaries - Héctor Ayuso
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“When you believe in something, it doesn't matter what happens, you just keep going because you know that you're going to get somewhere.” In this episode, host Radim Malinic unveils the inner workings and inspirations of Hector Ayuso, the man behind the OFFF festival in Barcelona~ Hector shares his unique journey from being a visual creative to the…
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Five Minute Magic Pt.3 - How selling Creativity Becomes Business
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Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same title. Yes. Creativity for sale. ~ Every week I'll be sharing one or two ideas that can give you. And actually we'll take away for your creative career, your business, or just the food for thought for t…
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In search of the right balance - David Sedgwick
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“I've hit a point where I can just turn around and say, I'm not going to work today, I'm going to go on a school trip with my daughter.” Graphic designers Radim Malinic and David Sedgwick traverse through the evolution of creativity from album art to the era of Instagram. ~ Radim and David discuss the shifts in the design industry towards digital p…
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Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same title, Creativity For Sale. Every week I'll be sharing one or two ideas that you can actually take away for your creative career, your business, or just the food for thought. These tapes are taken from …
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A successful career without a plan - Vikki Ross
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"Creativity needs time. Restraints can bring great ideas, but time is essential." Vikki Ross didn't go to university or ad school, never had a plan to build her enviable career, but has crafted irresistible copy for major entertainment brands by following her curiosity and passion. ~ In this fascinating discussion with copywriting sensation Vikki R…
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Five minute magic Pt.1 - Creativity Can Change Your Life
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Secrets for a fulfilling creative career - Kyle Wilkinson
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"Success is there if you grind at it. The barriers are getting lower, and if you put the work in, you can do that. Graphic designer Kyle Wilkinson reveals his secrets to sustaining a successful creative career, from his humble publishing beginnings to launching his own art gallery. Host, Radim Malinic and Kyle's discuss his creative work, early car…
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Trailer: Let creativity change your life. Are you ready?
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In this debut episode of Creativity for Sale, host Radim Malinic introduces the concept behind his podcast and book of the same name. He believes creativity has the power to change lives, as it did his own, and wants to provide guidance and inspiration to others on their creative journeys. Malinic explains that the podcast will give an intimate, be…
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