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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

Jen Davis
Web Design
Design Industry
Red Flag Clients
Entrepreneurship
Brand Strategy
Email Marketing
Client Relationships
Neurodivergence
Setting Boundaries
Design Business Mistakes
Graphic Design
Building Community
Mental Health
ADHD
Brand Positioning
Branding
Pricing Strategies
Marketing
VIP Days
Offboarding Processes

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! B... more

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In this week’s episode I have on a past Minimind student and friend of mine, Meg Burk, who is a multipassionate brand design... more

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This week, I welcome Kenzi and Marisa, the founders of The Brief Collective, back on the pod for a conversation about the power of getting together with... more

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This week I chatted with Matt Ellis, who is the Executive Director of Brand at Metalab in the UK. We talk about how he spotted a gap ... more

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In this episode, I chat with Jennifer, VP of Strategy & Innovation at creative agency Marks. She shares her journey from traditional ... more

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Meg Burk
Font designer and founder of Aweva/Heatwave/Layer
Aweva, Heatwave, Layer
Episode: S13 E08: How to Get into the Business of Font Design with Meg Burk
Matt Ellis
Head of Brand at Metalab
Metalab
Episode: S13 E06: Designing Brands That Hold Up Over Time with Matt Ellis
Jennifer Murtell
VP of Strategy and Innovation at Marks, a global brand creation platform
Marks
Episode: S13 E05: How an Adult Autism Diagnosis Changed My Approach to Creativity with Jennifer Murtell
Gina Knox
Financial coach for entrepreneurs with variable income and host of Small Business Big Money
Episode: S13 E04: How to Pay Yourself, Pay off Debt, and Save like a CEO (Even with Variable Income) with Gina Knox
Vidya Ramachandran
Helps women reclaim space, map their own rhythms, and dismantle the shoulds that keep them boxed in.
Episode: S13 E03: How to Reignite Your Inner Creative Spark When It Fizzles Out with Vidya Ramachandran
Emmanuel Probst
Global Lead of Brand Thought Leadership at Ipsos.
Ipsos
Episode: From the Archives | S8 E5: Market Research for Small Studios with Emmanuel Probst
Chris Misterek
Design community lead at Showit
Showit
Episode: From the Archives | S9 E11: How to Level-Up Your Web Services with Chris Misterek from Showit
Adrienne Johnston
A presentation designer specializing in helping clients visualize their content in PowerPoint.
Episode: From the Archives | S7 E5: The Power of Having Your Ideal Clients Coming to you on Autopilot with Adrienne Johnston
Shay Brown
COO and co-founder of Bucketlist Bombshells
Bucketlist Bombshells
Episode: S12 E16: Agency vs. Courses vs. Live Programs: How to Choose the Best Path to Scale Your Online Design Business with Shay Brown

Host

Jen Davis
Owner of Hello June Creative, a boutique brand and web design studio, and host of the podcast. Jen brings expertise in design business management and personal insights from her journey as a creative entrepreneur.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • The Gina Knox Episode

    I stumbled upon and IG Ad and I had to come over to listen and so glad I did! So much great information and with such light hearted conversations made the topic comfortable and understandable. Will definitely be sticking around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P0221F
    United States21 days ago
  • Not a designer but love

    I find so much genius in this show - and it has a really down to earth quality I appreciate (no overwhelm or massive FOMO).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krista Walsh
    United States5 months ago
  • I want to like this show

    I really do want to like this show, but every time I try to listen I have to skip the first 15-25 minutes of the show before they actually get to their topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chellsbells
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolute Best!

    I love this podcast so much. Jen and Esther are honest, refreshing, uplifting, and inspiring. I look forward to this podcast every week. It’s like listening to design besties every week. They remind me of my why. My why wanting to be a brand designer and not to give up on my dream goals for my business. ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katcjo
    United States3 years ago
  • Theeee best!

    This is the best podcast for all things brand design. Most of us are running our businesses but with Better, I feel like I’m running a business alongside other designers—and more importantly, friends!

    Packed full of knowledge, experience and vulnerability… it’s a great podcast for you wherever you are in your design business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki @ Yellow Creative Co.
    United States4 years ago

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Many highlight the sense of community fostered by the hosts, feeling encouraged and supported in their own design journeys.
Some feedback mentions the occasional slow start to episodes or a desire for a more structured approach, though this doesn't detract from the overall positive reception of the show.
Listeners appreciate the honesty and relatability of the hosts, often feeling as though they are having a friendly chat while learning valuable insights. The content is seen as educational yet approachable, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.

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#79
United States/Arts/Design
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#170
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Apple Podcasts
#210
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#102
Germany/Arts/Design
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#107
France/Arts/Design
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#124
Italy/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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S13 E07: Why Every Designer Needs An In-Person Experience (At Least Once A Year) with Kenzi Green & Marisa Burgett
Q: How does the retreat help attendees overcome nerves or reluctance to join in?
The organizers emphasize an inclusive, supportive environment with structured grounding activities, conversation cards, and facilitators ready to help introverts feel welcome, which reduces self-consciousness and encourages authentic participation.
S13 E07: Why Every Designer Needs An In-Person Experience (At Least Once A Year) with Kenzi Green & Marisa Burgett
Q: What type of activities can attendees expect over the weekend?
Attendees can expect a mix of art therapy, yoga, hiking, brand photoshoots, breakout intensives, and collaborative workshops designed to foster creativity and practical business strategy, along with ample time for social connection and reflection.
S13 E06: Designing Brands That Hold Up Over Time with Matt Ellis
Q: What advice would you give to people like me, to our listeners, to owners of independent studios?
Boosting your skill sets in the making of things is absolutely top of the list, and you should experiment with the plethora of tools at your disposal.
S13 E06: Designing Brands That Hold Up Over Time with Matt Ellis
Q: How do we know that we are designing for longevity versus just what we think looks good?
We need to ensure that there is a strategic foundation and that we are creating work that resonates emotionally and has a true reason for existing.
S13 E04: How to Pay Yourself, Pay off Debt, and Save like a CEO (Even with Variable Income) with Gina Knox
Q: What's one thing that you recommend that they should do this week to start moving towards financial calm?
Start by creating a profit and loss statement (P&L) to gain insight into your finances, or just look at your bank accounts to understand your financial position.

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Recent guests on Better: The Brand Designer Podcast include:

1. Meg Burk
2. Matt Ellis
3. Jennifer Murtell
4. Gina Knox
5. Vidya Ramachandran
6. Emmanuel Probst
7. Chris Misterek
8. Adrienne Johnston

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