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The Uncool Designer
by Anna Dower
The podcast helping graphic designer boss-ladies work smarter and not harder in their design businesses. Your guru: the clever Anna Dower; mentor, designer, cake-lover and rad chick. 'Cos not all creatives wear hip black clothes and are design snobs. Some - like us - wear colourful Birkenstocks and believe in community over competition.
Episodes
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Creative Confidence
This week we're diving into how to kick your fear of failing creativity to the curb and crafting a design process that sets you up for success every time. Tune in to discover how you can create fearlessly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Anna + Special Guest
Get ready for some real talk! In this week's episode of the Uncool Designer Podcast, Anna's dishing out the answers to all your burning design biz questions in this "Ask Anna" episode! Tune in as she navigates the intricate balance of being both a mother and a CEO, sharing insights on the juggle...
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Overwhelmed to ACTION!
Join Anna Dower on "The Uncool Designer Podcast" for a special episode where we tackle the overwhelm many designers face when starting and running their business. Anna lays out a clear, actionable roadmap to help you move from frozen to flourishing in your design biz. From setting your…
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Be a Boundaries Boss
Join Anna on the "Uncool Designer Podcast" as she dives into the crucial topic of setting boundaries in the design industry. If you're feeling burnt out or resenting your clients, it's time to master the art of establishing clear lines. Don't fret—you're in good company! Anna shares her personal...
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Everyone wants multiple income streams, right?
Delving into the topic of diversifying income streams, Anna recounts her accidental success with a digital magazine that evolved into a profitable venture through advertising and memberships. She shares insights from her journey, emphasising the importance of creating content that resonates with...
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Locking In Your Next Paying Design Client
Feeling like work is drying up can be a terrifying experience for any creative professional. However, this episode is all about transforming fear into action. We're going to discuss why these moments, although challenging, are not the end of your career (or world) but rather an opportunity for...
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Why Selling Isn't a Dirty Word
This week, it’s just you and me, Anna Dower, diving into a topic that's a bit hush-hush in the creative world: selling. Yes, we're breaking the taboo and talking about making those money moves! Why Selling Isn't a Dirty Word: We often shy away from talking about sales and money, especially in...
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Liz Mosley
This week, we're joined by the fabulous Liz Mosley, a graphic designer with 15 years under her belt, specialising in branding for small businesses. Liz also hosts the Building Your Brand podcast and offers courses for those DIYing their branding. Learn more about her at lizmosley.net and follow…
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The Slumber Party Wrap-up
In this episode Anna talks about the lead up to the Designer Boss Slumber Party, her key takeaways from the presentations & what's next. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://designerboss.co/ See...
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My theme words for 2024 + Goodbye!
In this episode Anna talks who theme words for 2024 and how she came up with them. She also gives her audience insight into what she will be offering in the new year. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/...
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Go all the way with your preferred design style
In this episode Anna talks about how sometimes you don't know who your ideal client is until you put out your design style into the world and see who you attract. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/...
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Marketing your graphic design business
In this episode Anna talks about how you can market your graphic design business to get a consistent flow of clients. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://annadower.com/100designers See…
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The 2 big pricing mistakes designers make
In this episode Anna talks about the 2 big pricing mistakes that designers make in their business and how to rectify them! Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/pricing-video/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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it's not personal
In this episode Anna talks about how she has been feeling lost in her business and what she has been doing to get her mojo back! Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ https://annadower.com/100designers See...
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Onboarding new design clients - The tried & tested Process
In this episode Anna guides us through her uncomplicated yet highly efficient client onboarding procedure. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tech, ADHD & Designer Pals with Danni Green
In this episode Anna with Danni Green delve into the world of technology, navigating work with ADHD, and the influential role of supportive design communities. Follow Danni: https://dannigreen.co/ https://blackcactusdigital.com/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/...
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Being married to a designer boss
In this ep Anna Dower chats with her spouse, Leigh, discussing the intricacies of being in a marriage with a design entrepreneur. They delve into the challenges of working together from home while also maintaining their marital bond. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/...
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Does your website convey your value?
In this episode Anna Dower talks about the value layers your website needs to clearly communicate to your audience in order to attract dreamy, easy design clients. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ https://annadower.com/freebies/ See...
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How to layer your niche
In this episode, Anna Dower delves into the art of standing out in the world of graphic design. She reveals that carving out your niche need not be as daunting; in fact, it can be easy peasy with her layered niche formula. Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/...
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Authenticity, Autism & AI with Shan Fitzgerald
In this episode, Anna Dower engages in a lively exchange with messaging maestro, Shan Fitzgerald, from Wild Spark Copy. Prepare for a fun and casual chat that explores the art of keeping it real in the business world, the trials and tribulations of being a ND entrepreneur, and the epic quest of...
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Human Design with Teresa Crifo
In this episode Anna chats with designer and human design expert Teresa Crifo. They discuss: What is human design How can designers use their human design reading to help them grown in biz Follow Teresa & get your free human design chart: https://www.teresacrifo.co/…
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Is your "good girl complex" affecting your design biz boundaries?
In this new episode of the uncool designer episode Anna Dower talks about the moment she cracked open and her good girl complex was destroyed! She also explains how you can take the power back in your design business by setting boundaries and ditching your own good girl persona. Connect with…
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An illustrators life with Kat Potter
In this episode Anna Dower chats with past Design Biz Bootcamp student and now real life friend Kat Potter. Topics discuss include illustration pricing, how illustration can grow your design biz & single mum life. Follow Kat: https://littleblackkat.com.au/...
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Bacon really is her name with Hannah Bacon
In this episode Anna Dower chats with online friend and fellow designer Hannah Bacon about mental illness, juggling motherhood and biz and passive income for designers. Follow Hannah: https://www.hannahbacondesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hannah.bacon.design/ Follow Anna:...
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A designer pandemic FOBO
In this solo episode Anna talks about the epidemic effecting graphic designers all around the globe, it's called FOBO! Follow Anna: https://annadower.com/ https://annadower.com/designbizbootcamp/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Motherhood, Design + Reality TV with Amy Pearson
In this episode Anna Dower chats with past mentor student, designer and ecourse creator Amy Pearson from Sunmother. Follow Amy: https://www.sunmotherstudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sunmotherstudio/ Follow Anna: https://www.annadower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annacreativementor/...
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Old skool designers can learn new tricks
Turns out you can teach an old dog, new tricks! In this episode Anna chats with fellow graphic designer Alison Price about her journey from old skool designer in a rut to passionate CEO of her super niched design biz. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers:...
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From Freelancer to Designer Boss with Jess Geppert
In this episode Anna chats with fellow graphic designer Jess Geppert about her transformation from underpaid freelance designer to confident designer boss! Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna:...
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Why You Have No Design Clients
In this episode Anna ditches the fluff and goes straight to the core of why you have no design clients. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna: https://annadower.com/work-with-me/ Niche me, Baby! Challenge:...
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The Uncontrollable
In this episode Anna talks about the uncontrollable things life throws at you and how to handle it all while running a graphic design business. Follow on instagram: @annacreativementor Free resources for designers: https://annadower.com/freebies/ Work with Anna…
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Ask Anna
In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower answers questions from her fellow designer boss-ladies. https://annadower.com/freebies/Access free resources for graphic designers here: https://instagram.com/annacreativementorFollow Anna on instagram here:...
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Do you need a FB Group for your design biz?
In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower gives you the pros & cons of running your own FB group to help grow your design biz. https://annadower.com/dblsquad/Sign up for The DBL Squad here: https://annadower.com/freebies/Access free resources for graphic designers here:...
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The "C" Word with Jacqui Naunton
In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower chats with fellow designer Jacqui Naunton about the power of and how graphic designers can use it to add value to their offerings. CANVA Jacqui Naunton is a graphic designer turned online design teacher for small biz owners over at White...
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Get Funked
In this episode of the uncool designer podcast Anna Dower discusses how to get out of a funk in your design business. For more free resources for graphic designers visit: www.annadower.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inclusion Revolution
In this episode I chat with Rhodesia Jackson about the importance of being actively inclusive in your business. You want to be an ally to marginalized communities, work with more diverse clients, and support causes you care about so you can actually change the world but how do you actually DO…
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Shitty Mindset Flu
Are you struggling with your mindset? In this episode I discuss the different strains of mindset flu that are infecting your business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shapeshifter
In this episode Anna Dowers discusses: Why you should not fear change in your business How I have transformed in my business over the years Shapeshifters - True Blood & my different roles in business Decisions are not set in stone - do not fear change. Growth is essential in business. See...
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The ins & outs of our first Designer Boss Summit
Anna Dower & Emma Kate talk about their first successful Designer Boss Digital Summit. + Why we decided to host a digital summit for graphic & web designers + How long it took to plan & organise the summit + How we worked together as a team + The numbers! How much money we made & how many...
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The 10 Commandments Of Getting Paid
You love what you do. Creating bad-ass sh*t that rocks your clients socks off? Totes your jam. BUT even though you are definitely in this biz because you’re passionate af about it…a lady’s gotta get paid. After all, you can only pay your rent with million dollar smiles for so long. So, how, as a...
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Niche Me, Baby
Do I really need a niché for my design business? The answer is YES. Listen to Anna Dower discuss how you can layer your niché in a way that is authentically you. Join the 5 day FREE challenge: Niché Me, Baby! here: https://annadower.com/nicheme/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cash Injections
In this episode Anna gives you some quick sure-fire ways to inject some cash into your design business NOW! • Keep it simple, use content you already have • Recommend your fave biz tools & earn affiliate cash • Host a workshop & then upsell design offerings • Bundle up existing valuable content…
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Ask Anna
In this episode Anna answers questions from her Designer Boss-Lady crew. Some of the topics tackled in this episode include: • How do I deal with copy cats • How do I grow my design biz in a sustainable way • The best way to drive traffic to my website • How to remain focused with a looming...
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The DBL Digital Summit is coming!
I can now officially announce that Emma Kate Patterson & I will are hosting the Designer Boss-Ladies digital summit! ✨ In this episode we chat about our collaboration and the FREE digital conference devoted to helping creative entrepreneurs work smarter and not harder in their design businesses....
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Meg Lewis & Anna Dower
Meg Lewis is a designer mixing comedy with performance to help others shine through brand design, podcasts, workshops, pop-ups, and videos. Meg hosts the comedy meditation podcast Sit There & Do Nothing and the design podcast Overtime. Meg also runs a personal brand and career fulfilment...
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Melanie Miller & Anna Dower
It feels like the government announces a new rescue payment every other day and it is hella confusing and overwhelming for self employed peeps, right? That is why, in this new episode of the uncool designer Melanie will explain the JobKeeper payment in easy to understand terms and chats with me...
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Give up or Show up
In this episode Anna chats about how you can keep going during the global COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses - + The rollercoaster ride of emotions + Choosing to show up + Don't assume you know what people are thinking right now + How you can serve your peeps + What to do instead of discounting See...
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A chat with Katie & Kim - Creating a successful design biz!
In this episode Anna Dower chats with about how to build a design business that doesn't feel like work!Katie Wass & Kim Rosenthal We discuss.... + Choosing a niche + Ditching the imposter syndrome + Systems & Processes + Creative Confidence & much more. Sign up to now while doors are open:Design...
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Elizabeth Mckenzie & Anna Dower
Word nerd + Uncool Designer unite and become BFFs. In this episode Anna chats with copywriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Mckenzie. Elizabeth is a comedy writer. She's currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Her second favourite F word is fun. The CEO + Founder of Write Or Die, she helps business...
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Laura Blythman & Anna Dower
In this new episode of the uncool designer Anna chats with designer & artist Laura Blythman about all things creative. Designer, illustrator and creative director Laura Blythman is renowned for her vibrant use of colour and paper collage. Her recognisable aesthetic has garnered her a legion of…
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Liss Amyah & Anna Dower
In this episode Anna chats with hand lettering creative entrepreneurs Liss Amyah. Preachers wife turned pleasure advocate, Liss was married at 19, had 6 babies by 31, and was divorced by 36. In 2014, after baby number six was born, Liss started an online business teaching calligraphy and has seen...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast helping graphic designer boss-ladies work smarter and not harder in their design businesses. Your guru: the clever Anna Dower; mentor, designer, cake-lover and rad chick. 'Cos not all creatives wear hip black clothes and are design snobs. Some - like us - wear colourful Birkenstocks and believe in community over competition.
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The podcast helping graphic designer boss-ladies work smarter and not harder in their design businesses. Your guru: the clever Anna Dower; mentor, designer, cake-lover and rad chick. 'Cos not all creatives wear hip black clothes and are design snobs. Some - like us - wear colourful Birkenstocks and...
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