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Josh Cleland // Life as a Children's Book Illustrator. Kid literary art, tips on getting work, finding clients, Tips on finding clients and getting the work you love to do, Personal projects lead to breakthroughs in your career. Drawing books for kids, texturizing your artwork. Creating masks and textures for illustrator and photoshop. Working faster with Cintiq. Freelancing as a children's book illustrator. Working in Children's book publishing, working smarter and faster. side projects lead to dream clients. Episode 264. This week I am excited to introduce my friend and amazing illustrator, Josh Cleland. Josh like many got his start as a designer and then transitioned into doing more illustration work. The goal was to work as a children's book illustrator and his dream has come true. Josh not only does children's book illustration but other illustration projects and even a design project here and there. He will share with us what the world of children's book illustration looks like and maybe bust a few my

Finding work as an illustrator, How to get clients as an illustrator and designer. Working as an illustrator. How to choose an agent. The positives and negatives of having an agent. What to look for in an illustration agent. Creating work that will get you noticed. Creating work to land you an agent. Collections are key to landing an agent. How to get hired as an illustrator. Working as a freelance designer and illustrator. How being a designer can be an advantage to your illustration career. Your skills as a designer are helping you get work as an illustrator Episode 263. This week I am excited to introduce you to Angela Navarra, she is a freelance designer, illustrator, and letterer and is going to be sharing her experiences about getting work on her own, through an agency (and how to vet the agent right for you). I am excited to be back after a few weeks off and now refreshed. Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Become a part of the Desig

Clearing $205,000.00 of debt within 36 months. Weighing Options Tackling Debt. Wrangling the debt beast. Debt as a creative. Financial Freedom. Live and Give to the fullest, Living financially transparent, Building a Strong marriage, Letting each other in, No secrets, Dream Better Together, Debt is a divider for any relationship. 20% Knowledge 80% Action 100% Debt Free Episode 262. Part 4 of Struggle to Soar series This week we conclude our month-long series about people who have gone through the valley and are now on the mountain top and are able to look back at their fight with clarity and share some advice with us. This series is called From Struggle to Soar. I hope these stories bring you encouragement and hope to get through your journey. This week (Special Saturday Show), I am interviewing my good friends Drew & Whitney Hill, you might know Drew from Inch x Inch, a non-profit that helps keep art in schools. (interview link here) Drew and Whitney have been together since high school, they have twins

Scott Biersack shares his personal story of finding balance. Its ok to take time for yourself. It is crucial to the creative process and fighting creative block to meditate and exercise to aid in stress reduction. Relieving Stress as an entrepreneur. Feast or Famine mentality of a freelancer. Meditation, Yoga, diet, and exercise have aided in finding balance. Eliminating Creative Block by controlling stress. Worried because of blood in your stool, celery juice is healing. Creating time for yourself allows you to be more productive. Episode 261. Part 3 of Struggle then Soar series Aired Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT This week I am interviewing my good friend Scott Biersack. There are so many things in Scott's life that make him perfect for this Struggle then Soar series. Scott has a drive and grit like you would not believe. He is not only a designer, letterer, illustrator, typographer, he is an entrepreneur. And like you being an entrepreneur means you are juggling a lot, and sometime

The ups and downs of doing a daily challenge. Daily design challenges can be taxing but also invigorating. This skateboard deck challenge has allowed me to tap into a new style and share some real quirky parts of being a noticer. You will never look at envelopes (security envelopes) the same again. I am not giving up, even though it is hard and challenging to do something everyday. I am so thankful this is not a 100-day challenge. Starting with a small challenge has really helped me to love this daily challenge. Aired Thursday, June 14, 2018. This week I will be talking about what I am learning about recently, which includes doing a daily challenge, working with others, feeling like giving up and knowing when to and not to give up. I will hopefully be able to share some analytics insights with you as well. I hope you will join me for this quick update. I was supposed to have Tara Victoria and Brad Weaver on but we are rescheduling their episode and why that did NOT stress me out, rather it was a blessing.

Jason Shults beat stage 4 cancer with the help, support, and encouragement from his friends and family. Getting back to designing was a huge part of Jason's battle success. Now Jason gives back and donates his time by designing for cancer research. Jason will tell you that cancer changed his life for the better. Watch to find out why, this extreme battle of stage 4 cancer was the fight of his life, but gave him a richer, deeper life as a result. Episode 259. Part 2 of Struggle then Soar series Aired Tuesday, June 5, 2018. This week I am excited to share an inspiring story of a battle with cancer. Jason Shults is an in-house designer at The Ohio State University, he battled cancer and will share how design acted as therapy during his battle and recovery. Jason has now committed to giving much of his freelance time and funds to Cancer Research and has been changed by this battle for the better. He has a laid-back, warmth that you will not believe and HOPE. I am excited to introduce y’all to Jason and hear

Find Your Lens Into The World, Finding Your Style. What gets Measured gets Improved. Broken Pieces Build Interesting Stories. Good Design is Story Telling - Zoom In On The Details - Tell Your Story. Watch and Listen as Chris tells his story of going from being emotionally charged to being logical about decisions. He shares how he stopped blaming people and started taking responsibility for his situation. We talk about the Power of Role Play in difficult situations, and how important culture fit is for a company of creatives. Episode 258. Part 5 of the Scaling Your Business series and Part 1 Struggle then Soar series Airs Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT This week I am excited to interview Chris Do. Chris not only is the founder of a successful design firm he also has a successful YouTube Channel, course site, membership community, and podcast. He is an educator and a prolific content creator, we will dig into his backstory this week. Chris is passionate about teaching students and bu

Scotty Russell brings his wisdom as we talk about the value of writing and polling your audience. The importance of growing an email list and how growing Your Audience is Like a Video Game, you’ve gotta jump the fear hurdles to get to the next level. Poll your audience, listen and You will hear what they need but you need to listen. Scotty gives actionable steps for anyone trying to build a social media presence and grow an audience online or grow an online business showcasing your creative talent and skills. Writing is where it all starts. From Art to podcasts to workshops even talks. Scotty also talks about using Patreon and how it isn’t begging, but rather, it’s a way for people to say, "I support you'" when they may not need or want to buy a product. Scotty went solo yolo at creative south in 2015 and was on stage in 2016, doing things that scare you and that make you uncomfortable are important to your growth. Talk, Write & Post, Even when no ones listening, Life is Short Find Your Tribe Even whe

Do you have a fear of speaking in public? Do you want to know how to push through your fear of public speaking to become an effective communicator? Do you consider yourself an Introvert but are in a role that requires some extrovert characteristics? See how a top design professional, Ian Paget of Logo Geek, has overcome his fear of social anxiety and public speaking to become a successful business owner, community leader, and podcaster in addition to being able to talk to clients with confidence. Turning introversion into your b***h! Ditch your self doubts, take control of your future by owning the power of your voice. Be courageous and change your life. THE DESIGN RECHARGE SHOW: Ian Paget // Overcoming Fears and Building a Community Find the full show notes and links at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/05/13/ian-paget-overcoming-fears-and-building-a-community-part-2/ Episode 256. Part three of the Scaling Your Business Series After Ian’s show a few weeks ago we kept talking, he shared some of his perso

Episode 255. Part two of the Scaling Your Business Series Aired Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Have you ever wondered how a dream can become a reality? Ever had reality breathing down your neck? Have you been trying to wear so many hats there is never enough time to get everything done? Wilson Lemieux had no room for failure, failing was not an option. With a family and another baby on the way, Wilson bet it all and won. We will find out how the first three years have been and how making the jump, helped him realize his strengths and potential. His faith and love for his wife and family kept him strong as he traverses the world of telling stories. He will share insight into hiring (because you can’t do it all on your own), pitfalls to avoid, and how to remain grounded after big wins. Follow Wilson at: Instagram: @wilson.lemieux @lemieux.company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemieuxCompany/ Twitter: @wilsonlemieux @lemieuxcompany wilson@lemieux.company www.lemieux.company https://vimeo.com/user43917612

Part one of the Scaling Your Business Series Episode 254 Aired Wednesday, May 2, 2018 From a two-man shop to larger and now an 8-person firm, our guest this week, Bill Beachy, will jump start our Scaling Your Business series this May. This week features illustrator, author, and lifetime entrepreneur, Bill Beachy, president of Go Media in Cleveland, Ohio. Bill will share his wisdom he has acquired from running his business for over 15 years. The ups and downs, insights and advice will be shared in regards to hiring the right team so that Bill can still have time to create. We will talk about schedules, pricing, and continuous marketing. Follow Bill at: Website: www.gomedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Go_Media Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoMedia Instagram: @go_media Bill’s book: “Drawn to Business” https://amzn.to/2KlMuTL Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Des

Aired Wednesday, April 25, 2018. I have been a big fan of Ian Paget and Logo Geek for a while now. Ian is talented, driven, and his story is inspirational. His story is one we can all relate to, he has faced many obstacles but has never let it get the best of him. AND he is even nicer than I imagined. He is genuine, helpful, and transparent about his growth and process. Ian has created a popular podcast and a community where fellow branding aficionados can gather, encourage, give feedback, and share tips all from his love of branding and logo design. Ian has gone from full-time designer with a side hustle and a busy side project to working part-time at his job and doing his side hustle more permanently on Thursdays–Sundays. If you have wanted to make that transition from full-time to part-time so you can pursue your passion project or freelance business then this show will be full of tips and wisdom. I hope you will join us for this episode of Design Recharge LIVE on Wednesday, April 25 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30

Episode 250. Aired April 4, 2018 This week we will be talking to someone I admire so much, for his work and his easy going spirit. And his willingness to share his knowledge with us. This week we will talk to my friend, Scott Soeder. Scott grew up watching Looney Tunes and so many of the great shows from the 70’s and 80’s. All of this influenced his passion for illustration and love of cartoons. Scott has another passion and that is for music, he plays the drums and has found a way to combine his passion for illustration and music. Follow Scott: Web: scottsoeder.com Twitter: @scottsoederart ‏ FB: Facebook.com/scottmakesart Insta: Instagram.com/scottsoeder dribbble: https://dribbble.com/scottsoeder Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/04/02/scott-soeder-blending-interests-to-find-your-niche/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Design Recharge Family and get ac

Episode 249. Aired Monday, March 26, 2018 This week we will be continuing our talk with Lisa Glanz. Lisa is an entrepreneur and illustrator who sells digital products online. Lisa has been a designer who started practicing watercolor and then decided to dabble in the online marketplace Creative Market while she ran her freelance design business. She now is one of the most successful sellers on Design Cuts and Creative Market and does design work only for herself. She is making a living selling her products. She is scaling her business and has a part-time employee to help her grow. We will definitely dig into her daily challenge project this conversation, as well as how she sets her goals for the year, and marketing advice she would give for someone who is starting out in selling digital products online. Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/03/24/lisa-glanz-from-designer-to-illustrator-part-2/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrech

Episode 248. Aired March 20, 2018 This week we will be talking to my friend, Lisa Quine. Lisa recently went from full time designer with a very busy side hustle to full time freelancer. But that full time freelance life was short-lived because she got an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. Lisa now has a part time gig with American Greetings. We will talk about managing clients, staying creative, and how she has been able to get and keep so many clients, with so many of them are repeat customers. Want to find out how she does it, and what her secret is to getting excited about the projects. Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/03/18/lisa-quine-being-nice-gets-you-places/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Design Recharge Family and get access to the interviews each week. Sign up at http://www.rechargingyou.com

Episode 247. Aired March 12, 2018 This week we will be talking to Lisa Glanz. Lisa is an illustrator who sells products online. She is a co-host of the popular Honest Designers Show, representing women as the only woman on the podcast, go LISA!!! Lisa has been a designer who started practicing watercolor and then decided to dabble in the online marketplace Creative Market while she ran her freelance design business. She now is one of the most successful sellers on Design Cuts and Creative Market and does design work only for herself. She is making a living selling her products. She is scaling her business and has a part-time employee to help her grow. She recently started a daily challenge and we will talk about that and why it is important to always refine your skills. Are you looking to make that jump? Do you have a product you want to sell? Or are you like me and dream of being able to call yourself an illustrator? If you answered yes to any of these things then tune in live. It will be the best Monday

Episode 246. Airs on ****Friday, March 9,**** 2018 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT . Jamal Collins grew up in Cleveland, by the time he was leaving high school Cocaine was the new thing. Many of his friends were dealing drugs and he knew he had a choice to make. He decided to go to college and studied graphic design. Jamal worked in the industry as a designer for years but was unfulfilled. He found his true passion and life’s work in what he is doing now. . Jamal is changing lives in Cleveland. He is teaching at risk youth design and how to think using creative problem solving skills. Talk about creating social change with your actions. Jamal is a living, breathing example of what you can do when you apply your talents and skills to help others. . I will be digging into Jamal’s story and sharing how we can help these Cleveland kids this week for $15–$20. Are you ready for that challenge? With $15 or $20 ticket you can pay for one kid to go to a 4-hour workshop on Saturday, March 10. http://bit.ly/DR-Jamal . I

Episode 245. Aired on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Jordan sells his own products, works for clients, and has taken his drawing exercises and created a way to innovate in his own design practice. He is able to take these exercises and now make things for clients. The life that has come out of his #automaticDrawings is going to inspire you to take your exercises and see what kind of legs you can give them. Jordan is always pivoting, and creating ways to better help his clients and innovate his design and illustration practice. http:///www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/02/19/jordan-wong-pivot/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Design Recharge Family and get access to the interviews each week. Sign up at http://www.rechargingyou.com

Episode 244. Aired on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Want to dive DEEP with David Brier on Wednesday and talk about Branding? David has been on the show many times and recently released his first book, Brand Intervention. I have always gotten a ton out of our conversations. I have been able to have takeaways from each of these conversations that I have been able to implement in my business strategy and design strategy. He has helped me in how I talk to clients. This book features 33 steps to Transform a brand from the brand you Have to the brand you Need. It is written for entrepreneurs and designers. Follow David: Website: http://www.RisingAboveTheNoise.com Link to buy the Brand Intervention hardcover on Amazon: http://a.co/fBHNqrv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/headmusik Instagram: risingabovethenoise For full show notes go to: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/02/11/david-brier-brand-intervention/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com . Connect on

Episode 243. Aired on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Have you ever wanted to figure out what was “your” thing? Have you wondered how you can find that thing and after you found it what to do with this talent and passion?Well if you have said yes then this episode is for you. This week we will be talking to the talented and humble Reina Takahashi. Reina was a UX/UI designer that uncovered her passion for paper arts then started doing a deep dive into it when she moved to San Francisco. From there her side project became her full-time gig and now she is full-time freelance. We will talk about this journey and what freelancing looks like for her. Follow Reina: Her website: http://www.reinasaur.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinasaur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reinasaur Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/2018/02/04/reina-takahashi-going-for-it/ Find more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargin