Able Heads

Anika Aggarwal

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Able Heads is a podcast about design, technology, and the creator economy. Through candid conversations, it explores how creative work is evolving, from tools and process to building sustainable creative careers.

3D AGO

Are contracts for creatives or designers important in 2026?

We discuss the intricacies of freelancing, focusing on the importance of contracts, community support, and pricing strategies. Books that might help:https://pricingdesignbook.com/https://jessicahische.shop/products/the-dark-art-of-pricing 🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about the creator economy, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life. New Episode every week! Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨⁠ @BoneHaus ⁠ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOWApple Podcast: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR⁠GET IN TOUCH🌍 Website: ⁠https://www.anika.fyi/⁠🌍 Work with me: ⁠anika@hey.com⁠Get licensable music tracks from Epidemic Sound: ⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/da5hvb⁠Get Riverside 50% off for the first two months: ⁠https://riverside.cello.so/L8Ax1zB6XxB

27 min
FEB 5

How To Pitch Yourself To Clients and Brand Sponsors As A Creative in 2026

What does pitching yourself to brands look like behind the scenes? Not the polished pitch deck, but figuring out how to explain your work, trust your process and show up without overthinking.If you've ever struggled with pitching, I hope this episode helps you talk about your process without overselling it, and connect clients with what you're making and your story.🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about the creator economy, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life. New Episode every week!Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ @BoneHaus Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOWApple Podcast: ⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLRGET IN TOUCH🌍 Website: https://www.anika.fyi/🌍 Work with me: anika@hey.comGet licensable music tracks from Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/da5hvbGet Riverside 50% off for the first two months: https://riverside.cello.so/L8Ax1zB6XxB

26 min
JAN 29

The Future of AI in Illustration, Education and Creativity

Kirk and Anika dive into the multifaceted relationship between AI and creativity. They explore emotional responses to AI tools, the cultural implications of AI in creative workflows, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI's role in design. Episode 4 is part of a 6-episode Able Heads series focused on creative discomfort, authenticity, and staying in the work long enough to build something real. 🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about creativity, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life.New Episode every week! Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BoneHaus ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anika.fyi/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anika@hey.com

28 min
JAN 22

How To Tell Better Stories Through Your Design Work With Kirk Wallace Of BoneHaus

The small choices that turn work from “nice” into meaningful. This conversation is about slowing down, paying attention, and digging deeper into what you’re actually trying to say with your work. Episode 3 is part of a 6-episode Able Heads series focused on creative discomfort, authenticity, and staying in the work long enough to build something real. 🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about creativity, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life.New Episode every week! Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ ⁠⁠⁠@BoneHaus ⁠⁠⁠ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anika.fyi/⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠anika@hey.com

28 min
JAN 15

What Authenticity Actually Means in Creative Work

In this episode of Able Heads, Kirk Wallace and I talk about authenticity as something quieter and more sustainable than a personal brand strategy. Staying aligned with how you want to work and live. Kirk shares how he's navigated building an online presence without pressure to fit a mold, and I reflect on my own experience with brand partnerships and the line between visibility and alignment. 🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about creativity, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life.New Episode every week! Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ ⁠⁠@BoneHaus ⁠⁠ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anika.fyi/⁠⁠ 🌍 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠anika@hey.com

26 min
JAN 8

10 Years of Being a Commercial Artist (What No One Tells You)

In this episode of Able Heads, I sit down with Kirk Wallace to talk honestly about a decade of freelancing, creative doubt, mid-project panic, and the mindset shifts that come with turning art into a long-term career. 🎧 Able Heads is a podcast about creativity, business, and the decisions that shape a creative life.Subscribe for the rest of this 6-part series with Kirk, where we dive deeper into creative process, visibility, and building a sustainable career over time. New Episode every week!Check out Kirk's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ ⁠@BoneHaus ⁠ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anika.fyi/⁠ 🌍 Work with me: ⁠⁠anika@hey.com

34 min
12/17/2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Art Licensing with Alanna Flowers

Alanna Flowers, a freelance lettering artist and graphic designer, shares her insights on art licensing, pitching, and the importance of personal projects. She discusses her journey in freelancing, the strategies she employs for outreach, and the balance between self-promotion and networking. Alanna emphasizes the significance of contracts, negotiation, and the impact of AI on the creative industry. Check out Alanna's YouTube: ⁠ ⁨ ⁨@AGFDesignStudio⁩ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LISTEN TO THE SHOWApple Podcast: ⁠https://apple.co/3E0chBO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11XeBbrRaSctjbT7IznsLR GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: https://www.anikaaggarwal.me 🌍 Work with me: anika@hey.com

47 min
12/04/2025

Pinterest for Dummies | the 101 on Pinterest Marketing with Kaya Marriott

In this conversation, Anika Aggarwal and Kaya Marriott discuss the evolution of content creation, focusing on platforms like Pinterest and YouTube. Kaya shares her journey from blogging to becoming a content creator, emphasizing the importance of leveraging different platforms for traffic and engagement. They explore strategies for creating engaging content, understanding ROI on Pinterest, and the balance between evergreen and trend-based content. Check out Kaya's YouTube: ⁨@CreatingwithKaya⁩ Join the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anikaagg⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3E0chBO

59 min

TRAILER

Able Heads: What to expect

Hey! I’m Anika, and this is the beginning of Able Heads, a podcast about how creative minds get things done. No guests just yet, just a quick intro to what this show is all about, who it’s for, and why I started it. If you’re into honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about task management, personal productivity, and building something meaningful as a creative—you’re in the right place. Whether you’re freelancing, side-hustling, or running your own thing full-time, I hope this podcast feels like a helpful, inspiring space to tune into. Feel free to subscribe for the latest episode! Podcast Website: https://podcast.ablehead.com/

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Able Heads is a podcast about design, technology, and the creator economy. Through candid conversations, it explores how creative work is evolving, from tools and process to building sustainable creative careers.

Creator

Anika Aggarwal
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

23
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Anika Aggarwal
Show Website

Able Heads