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Follow Colleen: creative-boost.com academy.creative-boost.com creative-boost.com/podcast gratzergraphics.com Episode 386 Do you talk to your clients about the risks of not having their site accessible? Do you think your site is ok, because you passed an automated checker? Do you think your site is fine, because you chose an accessible theme? You might be surprised at the answers. This week I want to introduce you to my friend, Colleen Gratzer, a podcaster, educator, and a designer. She also has built a community for designers like me who want to design with accessibility in mind. I have taken her web accessible course and she has another one about branding and how we need to think about accessibility as we begin NOT at the end. If you’re ready to learn about how to incorporate accessibility into your branding and digital projects from the get-go. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you

Raksa's links: https://raksayin.com/projects https://twitter.com/_raksa https://www.linkedin.com/in/raksayin/ https://www.instagram.com/_raksa/ This week I want to introduce you to my friend, Raksa Yin. He is a VP, Product Designer at JP Morgan Chase & Co where he creates digital products in the financial services industry. He values creating thoughtful interfaces, designing collaboratively, and delivering user-centric experiences. Raksa has worked for Deloitte Digital, Huge Inc, and Grafik, where he focused on product design, design systems, and rapid prototyping. Outside of work, Raksa is a Programming Co-Director for the AIGA chapter of Washington, D.C. and also finds time for creative side projects. He has a high tolerance for risk and has leaned heavily on doing things that are uncomfortable when given the opportunity to grow. We will be talking about what makes him so risk tolerant and he will share some tips that may help you to take a few more risks. Episode 385. You can always join us for the l

Connect with Anat Rodan here: From Strategy To Design Workshop https://www.momenteight.com/from-strategy-to-design Empathy Map Free Download https://www.momenteight.com/fstd/empathymap Instagram: @anatrodan If you are a lonely-only and regularly work with any kind of contractors and vendors to make your ideas become a reality. Anat Rodan has been translating strategy into design for over 25 years. She now is teaching other people how she did it and refined her process to what it is today. There are ideas and exercises she will be teaching us on the show tomorrow. I am excited to launch back after camp with one of our very own camp speakers. She is teaching on a different subject for Design Recharge and I am excited to hear her teach and to do the exercise she has planned for us. _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/384 CAMP 2022... Creatives Ignite 2022 is getting planned as we speak. Get on the list to

Follow André at https://www.strikenorth.com/ André on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andregagdesign Follow Brittani at https://brittanimdesign.com Brittani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittani-millington-2014/ Brittani on Instagram: @brittanimdesign https://instagram.com/brittanimdesign Episode 382 This week we are hanging out with two Camper Alumni from last year's inaugural year, Brittani Millington & André Gagiano. They both were active during camp, but also took time to go through the lessons at their own pace. Both made connections for months after camp. I wanted you to hear their stories. _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/382 CAMP IS COMING... Creatives Ignite 2021 runs from June 28–July 31, 2021. Get on the list to find out when tickets go on sale and to get access to early content and early bird tickets! Learn more at http://creativesignite.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter

Follow Mario: https://www.instagram.com/themarioquezada Join us at the Mindset Reboot Conference http://bit.ly/mindsetreboot2021 Episode 381 I doubt my abilities to execute the actions needed on this project because I have never done anything like this in the past. Should I even send them a quote? I am overwhelmed and am not sure what the next step to take in my business? I am tired of feeling like I am a production designer for clients that don't understand design? Or are you on the other side of this scenario, you have stated who you are working for and you are now thinking, “Who do I think I am? Do I really think I can do _______?” This week we are doing another live Q&A with Mario Quezada. Mario has helped me tackle a lot of thought patterns and questions that I was having. _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/381 CAMP 2022 is in the works... Get on the list to find out when tickets go on sale and t

Do you struggle with staying positive? Do you have people around you that encourage you? How do you measure your impact? This week I want to introduce you to my friend, Ashwin Chacko, an incredible illustrator and prolific author who teaches and motivates creatives by telling positive stories using Illustration & Design.He champions creativity through workshops, books, motivational talks, and his videos. I hope you’ll join us this Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 8:30am in Hawaii. Ashwin is based out of Dublin and creates work that shines a light on how our differences make us stronger. His positive energy is infectious! I hope you will join us for Episode 380 on Wednesday, May 12. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you are located in the world and say hey! We start at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm EDT / 11:30am PDT / 8:30am in Hawaii on WEDNESDAYS. ________________

Follow Chloé www.nobiworks.com https://www.instagram.com/nobiworks/ Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nobiworks/ Have you been held back by fears? Not sure what next step to take in your business? Do you know how assumptions are ruining your business? Is your subjective reality leading to needless revisions? This week I want to introduce you to Chloé Nwangwu, a brand scientist who facilitates relationships between clients and their customers. Chloé is resourceful and ambitious. She studied international conflict resolution and mediation. She is now taking that knowledge and expertise and helping companies navigate to find and reach their ideal audience and takes on the role of brand strategist and designer when dealing with power and equity. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Sign up at https://rechargingyou.com/signup to get on the email list to get the link each week. _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargin

https://www.mattessam.co.uk/free-resources Link to download a free copy of my book: https://www.createandprosper.co/ Are you wearing too many hats in your business? Are you clear on what you offer and who it is too? Do you regularly find yourself taking jobs only because you need the money? Episode 378. This week I want to introduce you to Matt Essam, a creative business coach and author who teaches creatives like us how to find and attract our dream clients. We will dig into Matt and his book, Create & Prosper. Matt has developed a framework that helps creatives from purpose, fulfillment, and method to find and attract the clients you really want to work for. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you are located in the world and say hey! We start at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm EDT / 11:30am PDT / 8:30am in Hawaii on WEDNESDAYS. Sign up at https://rechargingyou.com/signup to get on the em

Why add-ons this year? Because sometimes I need to brainstorm with others, I need to ask questions live, I need to be part of a live group doing the same learning and these workshops allow you to go deeper. All Workshops will be open to anyone, you don’t have to be a camper to come to one of these workshops. Van Cooley’s Workshop When you Dream You Fly: Connecting with Joy Identity focused Friday, July 16 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 10am PT / 7am in Hawaii https://rechargingyou.com/product/vanws2021/ Mario Quezada’s Workshop Personal Branding 101: Discovering Your Personal Brand’s Purpose Brand Strategy focused Friday, July 23 at 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 9am PT / 6am in Hawaii https://rechargingyou.com/product/mario-ci-ws-2021/ David Jon Walker’s Workshop Challenging Your Way to a New You Courage to Share Daily (Commitment, Discipline, Consistency) focused Friday, July 30 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 10am PT / 7am in Hawaii https://rechargingyou.com/product/davidwalker-ci-ws-2021/ 1. Camp is a positive, safe space to

REGISTER FOR CAMP TODAY. https://rechargingyou.com/creatives-ignite-2021/ Hear how Creatives Ignite Summer Camp impacted these creative entrepreneurs. This week we are hanging out with quite a few Camper Alumni and speakers from last year's inaugural year. Tips for getting the most out of camp: Being active (commenting, participating in the live sessions each week) Being vulnerable and honest Being willing to grow and try new things. Make time for the lessons and implementing what you're learning each week. Don't give up. I wanted you to hear their stories. _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/377 REGISTER FOR CAMP TODAY... Creatives Ignite 2021 runs from June 28–July 31, 2021. Get on the list to find out when tickets go on sale and to get access to early content and early bird tickets! Learn more at http://creativesignite.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Linked In: LinkedIn.com/compa

Follow Mario Https://mindsetrebootconference.com https://www.instagram.com/themarioquezada I have had a lot of success but I have also held myself back a LOT. One person that has been an incredible mindset coach for me is Mario Quezada and he is going to answer your questions live on the show. Do you have a struggle that keeps rearing up in your business? Are you dealing with negative self-talk? Or do you have a question about motivation? This week we are doing a community meet up with Mario Quezada and he is going to answer your questions live. DM or email me your questions, or email or DM me and let me know you want to ask your question LIVE on the show on Wednesday. Mario is a brand strategist who has helped companies not only with their brand’s marketing and communication, he also guides entrepreneurs into mindset growth plan for their businesses. That’s what he has done for me. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduc

Have you ever thought that you had to “love” your brand name? Have you ever had the conversation with your client about how the color is right for the audience, that it’s not important if they “like” it or not? This week we are talking to my friend Andrew Burnett and he ALWAYS has your best interest in mind! He is going to share some stories about bad decisions that have been made because they wanted to use a combination of the partner’s surnames, or it was really long but the URL was available. And we will be talking about all the things that can go into naming and all the things you might have been overlooking or not even knowing about. Andrew is incredible about this and has some case studies to share! Follow Andrew Https://helleau.com Https://instagram.com/helleauco _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/374 CAMP IS COMING... Creatives Ignite 2021 runs from June 28–July 31, 2021. Get on the list to find o

Do you describe yourself as curious? Have you ever been told to stop asking so many questions? Do you ask questions of everything/everyone? This week we are talking to my friend Ian Jähns and he ALWAYS has questions. He is a curious person but has been able to fast track through business and building a business by being willing to ask these questions but also because he wants to know how things work. Ian has a hunger for knowing how businesses work, why they do the things they do, say the things they say. And instead of wondering he asks the questions. He also has been given more responsibility as a result of that and then learned it and was able to implement it in his business. Ian is a brand designer, strategist, and most known for his experiential design. Yes even during COVID, Ian has been instrumental in creating safe spaces for the public, think Super Bowl! Follow Ian https://www.jahnsdesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jahnsdesigns/ Email: ian@jahnsdesigns.com _______________________ Follow

This week we are talking about delegation and automation, somethings that have been heavy on my mind. It’s the only way to set up my business to scale. The key to this is being able to productize offerings and hire people who can take on the responsibility not just take on the task. Joana Galvão is a master at this and after six years of experience and scars, she shares with us what to avoid and what to prioritize. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you are located in the world and say hey! Sign up at https://rechargingyou.com/signup to get on the email list to get the link each week. Follow Joana www.gifdesignstudios.com https://instagram.com/joanagalvaodesign _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/373 CAMP IS COMING... Creatives Ignite 2021 runs from June 28–July 31, 2021. Get on the

A few months ago I was trying to hire my friend Chris to do some work for me and from that conversation a lot of other conversations have sprouted. Feedback is also hard to give, especially when you don’t know the person really well. It is difficult to know how the receiver will take it, what kinds of feedback they can handle. I think it’s important to understand their goals first, what they are trying to accomplish with the thing you are giving feedback on. Chris Martin is a content producer and creativity coach who helps people unleash their creative fire by transforming imaginative ideas into tangible reality. He creates engaging and meaningful creative products, asks profound questions, and is a source of hope and encouragement to everybody he meets. Follow Chris Web Chris Martin Studios – https://www.chrismartinstudios.com
 The Curiosity Lab – https://www.thecuriositylab.net Getting Work To Work – https://gettingworktowork.com
 Beyond Your Imagination with Chris Martin – https://byi.show Social Med

Do you wake up in a panic remembering something you’ve forgotten? Do you say yes too much? Do you feel like your activities and responsibilities are aligned with your goals? This week I am so excited to bring Van Cooley and her wisdom to you. Van was a counselor at camp last year (Creatives Ignite) and she is going to be one of the speakers this year. This week is about taking time to recharge yourself. Often I forget to take care of myself. I don’t set clear boundaries and pile too much on my plate. I often say yes, wanting to help and wanting to over deliver but I end up over-promising and missing important things or people. This week Van will be talking about the things we tell ourselves often are old stories and not a reflection of current truths. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you are located in the world and say hey! We start at 7:30pm GMT / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 9:30am in H

Talk about motivating, my guest this week is Phyllis Dobbs. Nothing can stop this woman. She started licensing her art back in the 80s and has pivoted numerous times since then. She has rode trends, created new connections, and paved the way for women entrepreneurs, especially those in the creative fields. Episode 370 on Wednesday, Feb 10, I am so excited to introduce my friend Phyllis Dobbs. Nothing stops this lady! And she has the most curious spirit! Design Recharge is all about hope and Phyllis embodies that. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community. Come a little early and introduce yourself in the chat, tell us where you are located in the world and say hey! Follow Phyllis https://phyllisdobbs.com/ http://artbizjam.com/ Membership into ArtBizJam Abundance Facebook https://www.facebook.com/phyllisdobbs https://www.facebook.com/Artbizjam (page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/artbizjam (group you can join) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllisdobb

Do you know if any of your customers, co-workers, or employees are self-silencing? Do you have an anti-racism plan? This week we continue with eye-opening conversation around racism and equity in the fashion industry. Will Hardaway will be back with us to continue this conversation that we started back in November. Will is an expert in helping companies have less prejudicial actions towards potential customers and helps the C-suite see how they can stop marginalizing their employees. I am stoked to have my friend Will Hardaway back on the show. And this week we launch Love on Designers, a month-long lifting of others, encouragement, and recharging your batteries. Links for Will: https://www.willgo.io Https://instagram.com/willgo.io _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/369 CAMP IS COMING... Creatives Ignite 2021 runs from June 28–July 31, 2021. Get on the list to find out when tickets go on sale and to

Are you ready to be your best without burning out? Do you know how to handle stress to use it to your advantage? Are you treating your brain and body in a way you can maximize it and use it at its maximum potential? Wednesday, Jan 27, I am stoked to introduce my friend Dr. Erik Korem. I learn something every time I talk to Erik. I am pretty sure you are like me and if you could you would love to operate at your peak. That is what Erik has been doing for years. He has helped professional athletes perform at their best. Now Erik is helping owners and CEO’s perform at their maximum capacity and ability by using his knowledge and insight gained while working with professional athletes. Design Recharge is all about hope AND that is exactly Erik is doing, giving people hope that they can be better and stronger and that stress doesn’t have to get the best of them. Come and learn some tactics to training your body and your brain. You can always join us for the live taping experience and be part of the community.

Episode 367. This week we continue with Mental Health month on Design Recharge and talk to Ash Rathod. Ash has been an entrepreneur for a while and identified as a shy, quiet kid. I hear that a lot as I talk to people. I hear people say they are introverted and it is hard for them to meet people especially in big groups or even get motivated about doing that. Ash has a skin condition that developed after college called Vitiligo. When I met Ash I thought it must have been something he was born with, he was confident, smart, and well spoken. We didn’t talk about his skin or my skin. We talked about our businesses. Ash posted about his journey with Vitiligo and I was blow away. It hit me because although Ash’s condition is one that was not easy to hide, we are all hiding something. Some things are so much easier to hide than others. But we all feel exposed or feel like we will be rejected if we share that THING we are hiding. Sign up at https://rechargingyou.com/signup to get on the email list to get t