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The Unapologetic Designer Podcast

Kenzi Green Design
Design Business
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Design Biz Academy
High-Ticket Clients
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Design
The Brief Collective
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Your blueprint to unfiltered design business success with Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design. From charging $75 for logos to booking $10,000 design clients and building a six-figure studio, I’ve seen it all. This podcast reveals what it really takes to attract high-ticket clients and thrive as a designer. Join me as I share hard-earned lessons, interview successful designers, and chat with my own design ... more

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If you’ve heard hundreds of designer success stories but still find yourself thinking, “That’s great for them, but that could never be me,” this episode is for you.

I’m talking with a subconscious reprogramming specialist (licensed hypnotherapist) a... more

In this episode, Izzy breaks down how she applied our exact framework including one incredibly simple shift: adding just 10 seconds to the end of her content to actually ask for the sale.

That small change helped one Instagram Reel generate 37 inqui... more

Marielle shares her experience inside DBA, why she says it was unlike any course she has ever taken, and the shifts that changed not only the way she approached her business, but her life.

She opens up about where she was before DBA, what changed fo... more

Jannan already had clients, experience, and the skills to do the work but she was missing the confidence to charge at the level she was capable of delivering.

In this episode, Jannan shares what was keeping her from seeing herself as someone who cou... more

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Isabelle (Izzy)
Designer and DBA graduate who grew her inquiries to 37 in under a month
Izzy's Design Desk
Episode: HDS 12 - Designer Got 37 Inquiries From One Post (Izzy's Story)
Jannan Poppin
Brand and web designer for creative entrepreneurs
Individual designer
Episode: HDS 10 - From “I’m Not Qualified” to a $12K Client (Jannan’s Story)
Katie Rue
DBA graduate and designer
Katie Rue Design
Episode: HDS 9 - From Toxic Job To $22K Branding Project (Katie's Story)
Andrea Medina
Founder and brand designer of Pamelo Creative
Pamelo Creative
Episode: Resilience Booked Her First $10K Client (Not Another Strategy)
Erika Maram
Graphic designer focused on editorial magazines and website design, active since 2019
Independent designer; collaborates with magazines like Goss Magazine
Episode: Creative Director Breaks Down Print, Campaigns, and the Psychology Behind Ads
Jessica Miller
Freelance illustrator and business owner of Jess Miller Draws
Jess Miller Draws
Episode: Stop Selling Your Art Once. Start Renting It Forever.
Shannon Mattern
Business coach and pricing strategist for women web designers and creative service providers
Episode: The Fear Response Sabotaging Your Business Growth with Shannon Mattern
Caroline Corson
Self-taught designer and graduate of Design Business Academy University.
Episode: (youtube style) 'everyone around me was booking clients & I was like when is it my turn?'
Nikki Thompson
Website copywriter and Story Brand Certified Guide
Clarity Branding
Episode: Add $2K + To Your Design Packages By Partnering With A Copywriter

Host

Kenzi Green
Host of The Unapologetic Designer Podcast and design business coach; designs and teaches via Kenzi Green Design.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Relatable and binge-worthy

    Love this podcast for graphic designers, so relatable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast_lover_1988
    Australia3 years ago
  • Favorite design podcast

    Kenzi gives great design tips and I always learn something new every episode. She speaks my language and breaks things down in a way that’s easy to understand! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabrina Rose Lee
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing All Around!

    I absolutely love listening to this podcast! The honest opinions with no sugar coating really speaks to me and motivates me! Being transparent and open about what it’s like being a designer and best practices, Kenzie gives amazing information and shares her journey and it’s so motivating!❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T442016
    United States3 years ago
  • SO HELPFUL!

    I can relate a lot to Kenzi - we graduated around the same time and are similar places in our careers. However, I have learned SO MUCH from her! She has taught me to set boundaries and price my services at what they're worth. Highly recommend to any budding designer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlamkin98
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative

    Loving this podcast, a fresh take on how to build a creative career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karsvit
    United States3 years ago

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Honest, no-fluff insights that feel authentic and motivating for designers aiming to scale.
Design-focused and practical—listeners praise actionable tips and clear guidance for charging premium and building a brand.
Listeners value the host's transparency about boundaries, pricing, and real-world challenges in growing a design business.

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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Apple Podcasts
#30
Philippines/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#38
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#49
Indonesia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#210
Belgium/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#234
Ireland/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HDS 11 - $7,500 Client Paid In Full Less Than a Month After DBA (Marielle & Michelle's Story)
Q: How did landing a $7,500 project shortly after starting DBA affect your mindset?
It validated the investment, boosted confidence, and showed that pricing higher for premium work is possible when you have the right framework and client-facing skills.
HDS 11 - $7,500 Client Paid In Full Less Than a Month After DBA (Marielle & Michelle's Story)
Q: What made you decide to join DBA after trying other programs?
We wanted a curated, smaller, accountable program with real coaching and structured feedback, not a generic course with hundreds of participants.
Resilience Booked Her First $10K Client (Not Another Strategy)
Q: What was the moment like when you enrolled in the DBA program?
Andrea describes the enrollment as a peak moment of belief in herself, feeling on top of the world after investing in her growth, and recognizing that she was joining a community and framework that would help her find her voice and scale beyond initial small projects.
Resilience Booked Her First $10K Client (Not Another Strategy)
Q: When did you decide you wanted to run your own business?
She explains it wasn't a single moment but a gradual shift driven by the desire for autonomy and opportunity, including moving across countries, surviving lean periods, and choosing to build a brand and business that could travel with her and support her lifestyle.
Resilience Booked Her First $10K Client (Not Another Strategy)
Q: How did you get into design? What's your background?
Andrea describes a path that started in film and production, with early hands‑on work creating props, then transitioning to branding as she sought flexibility, location independence, and a way to tell stories through brands. She emphasizes trial, research, and joining communities to learn and grow, rather than relying solely on formal education.

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3. Katie Rue
4. Andrea Medina
5. Erika Maram
6. Jessica Miller
7. Shannon Mattern
8. Caroline Corson

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