Creative Confessions

Robin Son | Brands By Robin

Freelancing

Design

Creative Business

Imposter Syndrome

Entrepreneurship

Mental Health

Graphic Design

Branding

Social Media

Freelance Design

Creative Process

Client Relationships

Creativity

Brand Strategy

Burnout

Creative Confessions

Personal Branding

Instagram

Brand Design

Work-Life Balance

Creative Confessions® is the podcast that collects and shares anonymous confessions from creatives to normalise the ups & downs of freelancing. Submit your anonymous confession! - www.brandsbyrobin.com/confess Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin Website - www.brandsbyrobin.com/podcast

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	75	Founded	3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

"I Struggle with Designing My Own Brand" with Alex Dove

In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Dove, designer and founder of Dove Branding Co to talk all about her experience with rebranding her own business. As designers we know designing for ourselves is one of the hardest tasks. In this episode, Alex and ... more

25 Sep 2026 • 43 min

“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark

In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Christie-Clark, designer and founder of The Honest Designer Diaries podcast to talk all about her experience throughout her career as a designer. She shares everything from graduating and getting her first junior ... more

28 Aug 2026 • 50 min • Most popular

"I don't share my work because I fear failure" - With Jack Chitty

In this episode, I’m joined by Jack Chitty, brand designer and founder of Chittco to talk all about his experience with pursuing a creative career even when you’re scared to. We talk about Jack’s life changing medical emergency that pushed him to go ... more

31 Jul 2026 • 43 min • Popular

"I never know what to post on social media" - Confessions With Hannah Isted

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Isted, marketing expert and founder of HI Communications to talk all about how you can make Instagram content less overwhelming. We talk all about promoting your creative business online and how you can take the ... more

26 Jun 2026 • 26 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Jack Chitty

brand designer, studio founder (Chitty)

Chitty

Episode: "I don't share my work because I fear failure" - With Jack Chitty

Hannah Isted

Author of The Best 90 Days Ever and marketing educator

HI Communications

Episode: "I never know what to post on social media" - Confessions With Hannah Isted

Jess Goldsmith

Illustrator, lettering artist, community builder, content creator

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Episode: "I don't want to niche down in my creative business" - Confessions With Jess Goldsmith

Briony Davis

Brand designer and PCOS advocate

Branding For Impact

Episode: "I felt like branding was encouraging consumerism" - with Briony Davis

Trent Duffy

Designer at Duffy Design Co

Duffy Design Co

Episode: "My worst performing posts bring me my biggest clients" - with Trent Duffy

Jennifer Stank

Owner and operator of Stankin Good Design

Stankin Good Design

Episode: "Social media has ruined design work" - with Jenn Stank

Craig Reid

Graphic designer from Scotland and student at Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art

Episode: Reading The Scariest Confessions of Designers with Craig Reid

Kristy Campbell

Founder of Pink Pony Creative, a boutique graphic design agency.

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Episode: "I'm scared people won't take my design business seriously" - with Kristy Campbell

Liz Mosley

Branding designer and host of Building Your Brand podcast

Building Your Brand

Episode: "I'm worried potential clients will laugh at me" - with Liz Mosley

Host

Robin

Host of Creative Confessions; also linked with Brand Your Brain and other creative projects

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings

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These are such incredible topics for designers! Building w/o being chronically online, why changing your opinion is a strength, why you’re stuck no matter how much you learn, such a great mix of empowering stories and actionable tips. And not necessarily the typical topics you’d think of when you think “I want to learn more about design”. There’s so many other areas to think about besides your skill level!
@empowerwithem
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5
_doremi101
United States2 years ago
So good!
I wasn’t much of a podcast listener, in fact I’m very new to this and I’m trying to get into a habit of listening to educational topics and ones I’m interested in. Absolutely love listening to Robin. The confession and guest episodes are great and the flow is amazing, I throughly enjoy listening and learning! Thank you for covering awkward topics that no one talks about! 🫶
Apple Podcasts
5
Nutella1999x04
United Kingdom2 years ago
So refreshingly honest!
I just love listening to Robin! I spend the episodes nodding along and I just really appreciate her refreshing honesty. She is talking about things that not enough people in the industry are discussing! Thank you Robin!
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5
Lizz Mo
United Kingdom2 years ago
THE podcast for beginner designers and creatives
as a beginner designer and creative whose goal is to deviate away from a corporate career, i can’t recommend this podcast enough to those in the same boat 🌟
it offers such a raw and authentic POV of what it’s like navigating the creative space as a new designer, which you don’t always find in designer podcasts!!
Apple Podcasts
5
CK Saw
Australia2 years ago
Brilliant podcast for brand designers!
Straight to the point and so informative. Really useful tips for designers!
Apple Podcasts
5
textures79
Australia3 years ago

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Design-focused conversations feel authentic and practical for freelancers.

Listeners appreciate honest takes on aging in design and overcoming fear of sharing work.

Fresh, candid, and accessible: great for beginners and seasoned pros alike.

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Apple Podcasts	#212	United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#154	United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#137	France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#197	Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#73	Russia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#80	Philippines/Arts/Design

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“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark

Q: What one piece of advice would you give to someone worried they're too old for design?

Ask them what is lighting up their creativity now and whether they're in the right job or wrong role. Consider changing job or client base, explore mentoring or freelancing for variety, and seek inspiration from younger designers to recharge your own practice while acknowledging that aging itself isn't the sole barrier to relevance.

“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark

Q: How did you get into design?

I started eventfully by answering phones at a graphic design agency in Glasgow, which exposed me to client meetings, print production, and the realities of briefs, leading me to pursue a design path rather than traditional art school, and eventually to a junior role and a long career in the field.

“I Worry I’m Too Old for a Design Career” with Julie Christie-Clark

Q: What are your initial thoughts hearing that confession?

Many designers have felt the same at different career points. It's often less about age and more about whether the current job, team, or environment supports your growth, and whether you're in the right role or need to pivot to something that fits your skills and life circumstances.

"I never know what to post on social media" - Confessions With Hannah Isted

Q: If the confession-writer were in front of you, what would you say first to help them start posting today?

I'd recommend starting with a diary-style exercise from the perspective of their ideal client, then create simple, quick posts (even 10 minutes or less) that speak directly to that audience's daily thoughts, and finally iterate based on what resonates, rather than chasing perfection.

"My worst performing posts bring me my biggest clients" - with Trent Duffy

Q: Do you think video content and being on camera is essential for growth, or can designers succeed without it?

Not at all; you can build a strong client base through portfolio work and process-focused content without necessarily appearing on camera, though videos can help for some people depending on their comfort.

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Creative confessional conversations with designers and creatives that mix personal resilience with practical career guidance. Episodes often explore aging in design, fear of putting work into the world, niche versus breadth, and using branding for social impact, all through candid, experience-rich interviews. Listeners can expect actionable tips on freelancing, content strategy, client relationships, and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry. A notable strength is the guest mix—from veteran designers to multi-hyphenates—coupled with a warm, supportive host style that encourages authentic self-presentation and experimentation.

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1. The Unapologetic Designer Podcast
2. The Honest Designer Diaries
3. The Futur with Chris Do
4. Building your Brand
5. Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

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Creative Confessions launched 3 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Creative Confessions include:

1. Jack Chitty
2. Hannah Isted
3. Jess Goldsmith
4. Briony Davis
5. Trent Duffy
6. Jennifer Stank
7. Craig Reid
8. Kristy Campbell

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