62 episodes

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.

The Uncool Designer Anna Dower

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    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

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.

    Be a Boundaries Boss

    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 journey and the lessons she's learned on becoming a boss at boundaries in your design business. Tune in to transform your work life and reclaim your passion!

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    • 12 min
    Everyone wants multiple income streams, right?

    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 the audience and solves their pressing needs. While acknowledging the allure of passive income, Anna emphasises the hard work and strategy required to make it a reality.

    Before You Go: If today's episode sparks a light of hope or ignites a fire of motivation within you, I'd be thrilled if you could subscribe to my podcast. And, if you’re feeling especially supportive, a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts would be incredibly appreciated.
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    • 8 min
    Locking In Your Next Paying Design Client

    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 growth and resilience.

    I'm excited to share three actionable steps that you can take today, or this week, to not just find your next paying client, but to create a sustainable pipeline of work. These strategies are practical, straightforward, and designed to empower you in your journey as a creative entrepreneur.

    Before You Go: If today's episode sparks a light of hope or ignites a fire of motivation within you, I'd be thrilled if you could subscribe to my podcast. And, if you’re feeling especially supportive, a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts would be incredibly appreciated.
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    • 9 min
    Why Selling Isn't a Dirty Word

    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 creative fields. But here's the truth: selling is essential to our survival and growth. So, let's change the narrative and embrace our entrepreneurial spirit!

    Three Chill Tips for Making Bank: I'm sharing three laid-back, yet effective strategies to boost your sales without the added pressure.

     

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    • 6 min
    Liz Mosley

    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 her on Instagram @lizmmosley.

     

    What's on Tap This Episode?


    Rejection & Resilience: Liz's take on bouncing back in business.
    Navigating Egos: A real talk on the male ego in design.
    Imposter Syndrome: Liz's advice for beating those doubts.
    A Mel Gibson Anecdote: A hilarious, unexpected story.

     

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    • 33 min
    The Slumber Party Wrap-up

    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. 

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    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Graphics4me ,

A Must for Female Designers

Each episode of the Uncool Designer podcast offers great resources for designers. The interviews are full of information and cover very relatable topics. Anna offers a positive outlook and inspires designers to pursue the big dreams they have.

KristaCDesigner ,

A great podcast for designers, from a designer

I love Anna Dower’s real and direct take on graphic design and owning your own design business. I whole heartedly agree with the advice and content she puts out there. A great show for both young and seasonal graphic designers.

Hxckewi ,

Listen now and thank me later!

I’d highly recommend the Uncool Designer podcast! I was a mentor student of Anna’s and even though she gave me so much wonderful advice and help during our mentorship, this podcast is just as valuable to me.

While listening to the latest episode ‘How to get design clients’, I found myself thinking of tons of ideas on how to engage my own clients. It was the perfect way to kickstart my creativity and really get the brain flowing with ideas.

I look forward to each new episode because Anna has such a unique and fun way of approaching design and business unlike anyone else.

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