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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.
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Designer Boss

Anna Dower / Emma Kate

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Whaddya get when a cake-munchin’, success-slayin’ graphic designer (Anna Dower) joins forces with the designer’s sensei for mastering the wonderful world of web (Emma Kate)?Easy: Success*. Spoken, served, and dished up for you in a fun, live workshop-style podcast that’ll have you begging for more.MEET THE DESIGNER BOSS PODCASTWith a regular buffet of brilliance designed to solve your burning WTF biz worries, we’ll show you how to harness our tried-and-tested experiences and hard-earned less ...
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Along For The Ride with Andrea Fappani

Andrea Fappani, NRHA Trainer, Jim Essick, Pacific Range

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Along For The Ride With Andrea Fappani are conversations in excellence. Andrea Fappani - National Reining Horse Association “NRHA” 5.7 Million Dollar Rider was born and raised in Italy and followed his dream of moving to the USA and becoming one of the all-time leading trainers in the Performance Horse industry. His focus, drive and passion for excellence not only made him the youngest NRHA million Dollar Rider, along the way he has been recognized for his ability to teach and advocate excep ...
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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 journey and the lessons she's learned on becoming a b…
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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 the audience and solves their pressing needs. While a…
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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 growth and resilience. I'm excited to share three actio…
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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 creative fields. But here's the truth: selling is essent…
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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 on Instagram @lizmmosley. What's on Tap This Episo…
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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://designerboss.co/ PS. I got my numbers wrong in this episo…
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In this episode Anna talks about how sometimes you don't know who your ideal client is until you put out your design style into the world and see who you attract. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://annadower.com/100designers See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Big Money Horse Shows! Nick Dowers and Andrea discuss the changes in the horse show industry with high dollar purses and additional show dates. An open discussion on the possible changes required to pursue the Big Money Shows, training, care, strategies, logistics and communication with the owners. Andrea and Nick review Andrea’s first trip to the …
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In this episode Anna with Danni Green delve into the world of technology, navigating work with ADHD, and the influential role of supportive design communities. Follow Danni: https://dannigreen.co/ https://blackcactusdigital.com/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ See…
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In this ep Anna Dower chats with her spouse, Leigh, discussing the intricacies of being in a marriage with a design entrepreneur. They delve into the challenges of working together from home while also maintaining their marital bond. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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In this episode Anna Dower talks about the value layers your website needs to clearly communicate to your audience in order to attract dreamy, easy design clients. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this episode, Anna Dower delves into the art of standing out in the world of graphic design. She reveals that carving out your niche need not be as daunting; in fact, it can be easy peasy with her layered niche formula. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ Get the free niche workbook here: https:/…
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In this episode, Anna Dower engages in a lively exchange with messaging maestro, Shan Fitzgerald, from Wild Spark Copy. Prepare for a fun and casual chat that explores the art of keeping it real in the business world, the trials and tribulations of being a ND entrepreneur, and the epic quest of taming the AI dragon. Follow Shan: https://wildsparkco…
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In this episode Anna chats with designer and human design expert Teresa Crifo. They discuss: What is human design How can designers use their human design reading to help them grown in biz Follow Teresa & get your free human design chart: https://www.teresacrifo.co/ https://www.teresacrifo.co/free https://www.instagram.com/teresacrifo.co/ Follow An…
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In this new episode of the uncool designer episode Anna Dower talks about the moment she cracked open and her good girl complex was destroyed! She also explains how you can take the power back in your design business by setting boundaries and ditching your own good girl persona. Connect with Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.co…
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In this episode Anna Dower chats with past Design Biz Bootcamp student and now real life friend Kat Potter. Topics discuss include illustration pricing, how illustration can grow your design biz & single mum life. Follow Kat: https://littleblackkat.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/littleblackkatcreative/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ htt…
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In this episode Anna Dower chats with online friend and fellow designer Hannah Bacon about mental illness, juggling motherhood and biz and passive income for designers. Follow Hannah: https://www.hannahbacondesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hannah.bacon.design/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor…
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In this episode Anna Dower chats with past mentor student, designer and ecourse creator Amy Pearson from Sunmother. Follow Amy: https://www.sunmotherstudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sunmotherstudio/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/designbizbootcamp/ See omnystudio.com/…
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Ty Murray - Nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy. He was one of the top rodeo contestants in the world from the late 1980s to early 2000s. He is an inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the all-around category. He is one of the co-founders and a board adviser of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Fro…
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Sarah Dawson NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, 2022 Leading NRCHA professional with $376,819. 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion. Sarah’s husband Chris is also a NRCHA Million Dollar Rider making Dawson Performance Horses a real powerhouse in the cow horse industry. Sarah is the daughter of Richard & Cheryl Winters, Richard is a well known cli…
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Anna Buffini: FEI Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer. A rising star in USA Dressage, earned several top results early in the 2021 season with her Hanoverian mare, FRH Davinia La Douce, placing third in the FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3* at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and third in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Andrea and Ann…
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Wes Ashlock from Abilene, TX. NCHA 2YO trainer with numerous NCHA Western Bloodstock high selling 2 year old prospects. 2022 High seller Hot Twice selling for a record $1,500,000.00 Wes has a NCHA LTE in excess of $500,000. His wife Lindy is also a very talented Non Pro with 2 Futurity finalist in 2023 and over $2M LTE with NCHA…
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Listen in on a conversation with Andrea and fellow professionals Casey Deary NRHA 3M Rider, Corey Cushing NRCHA 3M Rider, Shawn Flarida NRHA 6M Rider And Kain Emmons NRHA Professional/Judge discuss the 2022 The Run For A Million event. They share the horses they will ride and how they prepare. Kain provides a fans prospective on ‘his picks”, rumors…
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Tim McQuay, NRHA Hall Of Fame, 11 years as NRHA’s All-Time Leading Money Earner, First $3 Million Dollar Rider in the NRHA, along with playing a fundamental role in the Reining breeding industry He has devoted his time to educating numerous professionals and serving on committees in the NRHA as a judge, professional, owner & rider. Tim has develope…
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Don Murphy, NRCHA Hall Of Fame Member. Born and raised on a ranch in California, Don shadowed and learned from many of the great West Coast horsemen. As Don continued to build his reputation as a showman and trainer, other professionals took notice of his gift for “teaching” his sport. He is know as “The Trainers Trainer”. From Non Pros to many of …
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Turns out you can teach an old dog, new tricks! In this episode Anna chats with fellow graphic designer Alison Price about her journey from old skool designer in a rut to passionate CEO of her super niched design biz. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna: https://annad…
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In this episode Anna chats with fellow graphic designer Jess Geppert about her transformation from underpaid freelance designer to confident designer boss! Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna: https://annadower.com/work-with-me/ Niche me, Baby! Challenge: https://anna…
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In this episode Anna ditches the fluff and goes straight to the core of why you have no design clients. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna: https://annadower.com/work-with-me/ Niche me, Baby! Challenge: https://annadower.com/niche-me-baby/ Design Biz Bootcamp: https:…
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In this episode Anna talks about the uncontrollable things life throws at you and how to handle it all while running a graphic design business. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna: https://annadower.com/work-with-me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Shawn Flarida & Andrea Fappani talk about the finer points of Horsemanship. With 14+ Million in NRHA earnings between the two of them this conversation gets into how these two riders communicate/understand their horses at the highest level of performance. Enjoy this unique conversation about the importance of horsemanship and how the very best lear…
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Nick and Andrea get into horsemanship and its benefits for all disciplines at all levels. This conversation is a sample of how Nick Dowers, Shawn Flarida and Andrea will share decades of high level experiences in communicating and understanding the ways horses learn and perform in the upcoming Las Vegas Symposium in February 2022. Nick is a two tim…
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Billie Bray - Chief Marketing Officer and co-owner of the well know equine company Equibrand from Granbury TX. Equibrand represents Classic Equine, Classic Ropes, Rattler Ropes and Martin Saddlery. Bray is well-positioned to grow the Western industry while simultaneously Billie hopes to have an influence on other families to support the cowboy way …
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A professional, beautiful and high-converting website can be the ultimate marketing tool for your design business. But not just any website will do. It’s important to be strategic and include a few super important things to convince your ideal clients you’re the designer for them. In this episode, we share 5 website must-haves every design biz webs…
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We’re asked all the time: “how do I actually get people to my website?” So today we’re talking all things sales funnels. We totally get the terms ‘sales funnels’ and ‘build your list’ can sound daunting, dry and even a bit cringe but we’re determined to show you why having a funnel is super important for your design business, and how it’ll make you…
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Kat took the leap to full-time in her design biz less than a year ago and she just hit her first $10K+ month. In this episode, we chat with the lovely Kat about how she did it, the ups and downs of her design career, and how she created a business that not only pays the bills but that she loves too. HOSTS / GUESTS: Katrina Potter https://littleblac…
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Samantha Murdoch is not only a talented designer but also a qualified design teacher and one of the things she helps students with is overcoming creative blocks. In this episode, Sam shares her best tips & tricks for working through blocks and sparking creativity in our work & life in general. HOSTS / GUESTS: Samantha Murdoch https://pretty-bird-cr…
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Janet VanBebber is the Chief Racing Officer for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). VanBebber is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the racing department, Racing Challenge and related programs. Janet plays a key role in developing and implementing programs and objectives to promote the advancement of Quarter Horse racin…
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Do you feel like you can only really work with clients in your local area? If so, this is the podcast for you. In this episode, we share our experiences and our best tips & tools for attracting and working with clients all around the globe. The digital world is your oyster! HOSTS / GUESTS: Anna Dower ≫ Creative Mentor Insta:@annacreativementor FB:@…
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Taylor is a screenwriter, director, actor, 5 time nominee for Academy Award, co-creator of Yellowstone and creator/producer of Run For A Million, as well as extremely passionate about horses. Taylor sits down to update us on developments on his many Film/TV projects (Yellowstone & Last Cowboy) and plans for the up and coming RFTM in August. Gina Ma…
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We’ve both been in a bit of a funk in 2021, making finding the motivation to work really hard at times. In this episode, we share our REAL stories (not the Insta highlights) along with the best advice and tips that helped us get back on track. HOSTS / GUESTS: Anna Dower https://annadower.com Insta: @annacreativementor FB: @annadowercreativementor E…
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Lloyd Cox has proven himself to be one of the cutting industry's top horse trainers. An unassuming cowboy from Marietta, Oklahoma– he earned himself the honor of being the first 10 Million Dollar Rider in Western performance horse history in 2021. Lloyd is an NCHA Rider Hall of Fame inductee and was the NCHA leading money earning rider in 2003, wit…
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In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower answers questions from her fellow designer boss-ladies. https://annadower.com/freebies/Access free resources for graphic designers here: https://instagram.com/annacreativementorFollow Anna on instagram here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/416408878711988Join the FB group Designer Boss-Ladie…
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Take a listen as Andrea and Steve Ross (NRHA Judge, NRHA Professional, Horse Broker, Event/TV Commentator) review and discuss the NRHA Reining events slated for summer and fall 2021, the influx of larger purses and the major events. The conversation gets into the "trickle down effect" and how and why it has increased the value and scarcity of quali…
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In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower gives you the pros & cons of running your own FB group to help grow your design biz. https://annadower.com/dblsquad/Sign up for The DBL Squad here: https://annadower.com/freebies/Access free resources for graphic designers here: https://instagram.com/annacreativementorFollow Anna on instagra…
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