Creativity, Social Change, And Landing Big Clients | Devon Blow | Illustrator, Designer & Advocate for Change

Devon Blow has built a creative career that’s as bold and bright as her work. From landing clients like Adidas, Google, and the United Nations to using her art as a tool for activism, she’s proof that you can do what you love and make an impact. In this conversation, we talk about raising your rates with confidence, staying true to your style, and why she believes food, housing, and health care are basic rights everyone should have. Devon’s story is one of creativity, courage, and building a business that aligns with your values. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Devon Blow 01:40 Putting yourself into every creative project 03:20 How Devon found her artistic voice 05:15 From side gigs to big-name clients 07:00 The moment she learned to raise her rates 09:30 Navigating the business side of creativity 11:15 Why social change is central to her work 13:00 Building a career around your values 15:05 Lessons from activism and advocacy 17:00 Balancing art and entrepreneurship 19:20 How to land dream clients 21:15 Staying inspired and avoiding burnout 23:00 What Devon would change about the world 25:10 Advice for creatives finding their path The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices