Behind the Design

Olivia Austin
  • 4.8 (36)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Biweekly

Behind the Design is a podcast for ambitious designers and creatives ready to move beyond inconsistent income, overworking, and playing small and into a more refined, scalable, and sustainable business and life. Hosted by Olivia Austin, brand strategist and business mentor, the show goes behind the scenes of what it actually takes to build a high-performing creative business through smarter offers, confident pricing, streamlined systems, and the mindset required to scale without burnout. This is the gateway into The Studio Co., where clarity, leverage, and long-term growth begin.

  1. 11h ago

    167. Time Management and Business Systems for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs

    Time management and business systems for overwhelmed entrepreneurs. If your calendar is running you and you're burnt out by the business you built to be free, this episode is your reset. Have you ever opened your calendar and felt your stomach drop? Back to back, no white space, no room to breathe. Somewhere between your third client email and that forgotten invoice, you realize you're exhausted by your own business. I've been there more times than I can count. Here's what nobody tells you: feeling overwhelmed in your business isn't a discipline problem. It's not that you need to wake up earlier or want it more. Your week was just never actually designed. And in this episode, I'm walking you through how to fix that. This is a practical guide to time blocking, client management, automated invoicing, and protecting your mental bandwidth, the four systems that took me from having a business but no freedom, to wrapping up by 3pm and not working Fridays. Whether you're a designer, coach, creative, or solopreneur, this is how you build a work week that actually fits your life. In this episode: Why "just hustle harder" keeps entrepreneurs stuck and burnt outHow to time block and architect your week before anything gets bookedClient management systems that eliminate 80% of mid-project chaosHow to automate your invoicing so getting paid runs without youProtecting the focus and mental bandwidth your best work depends onA 1-hour business audit to find the one thing to fix firstPerfect for female entrepreneurs, creative business owners, and ambitious moms who want to work less, earn more, and stop letting their schedule run their life.

    28 min

  2. Jun 10

    166. Why Ambitious Moms Undercharge, Overdeliver, and Say Yes When They Mean No

    There are limiting beliefs holding you back as an ambitious mom. It doesn't matter how successful you are, how long you've been in business or how clear you are on your goals, limiting beliefs can subconsciously sabotage even your greatest accomplishments.   In this episode, we're talking all about limiting beliefs going. Where they come from, what it's been costing you in ways you might not even realize, and exactly how to start dropping it for good. If you feel discontent, overwhelmed or "behind", mastering your limiting beliefs may be the thing that gets you to the next level. The Focus Filter: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/w9krm39mi9[FREE GUIDE] The Part Time CEO: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8[FREE EXPERIENCE]: The Upgraded You: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/ej9iv1g03p1:1 Coaching: ByoliviaaustinPrivate Coaching for women business owners

    31 min

  3. Jun 3

    165. Working Constantly and Still Not Where You Want to Be, Here's What's Missing

    FREE GUIDE: Six Figures, Part-Time Hours https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8    You've built the business. Clients are coming in, you're showing up and doing the work, but somehow it still feels like you're drowning. If you've ever wondered why having the business doesn't feel like you thought it would, this episode is for you. LINKS: The Focus Filter: ⁠https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/w9krm39mi9⁠[FREE GUIDE] The Part Time CEO: ⁠https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8⁠[FREE EXPERIENCE]: The Upgraded You: ⁠https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/ej9iv1g03p⁠1:1 Coaching: ⁠ByoliviaaustinPrivate Coaching for women business owners

    28 min

  4. May 27

    164. My Biggest Business Evolution Yet

    Nine years in, and I'm making the biggest change I've ever made to my business and I'm taking you behind the scenes of the thought process of making the decision and the logistics of making it all happen.   In this episode, I'm getting honest about what it actually looks like to run three brands simultaneously, why having them spread out was capping my revenue and the moment I knew something had to change. This episode I walk you through the massive identity shift, ego work (and death), the fear that simplifying meant giving up, and what finally happened when I chose to follow my intuition. I'm talking about what I had to let go of, what I'm combining, what's staying, what's next and the questions I wish someone had asked me years ago that I'm now asking you. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things and somehow still feel behind, this one's for you. LINKS: The Focus Filter: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/w9krm39mi9[FREE GUIDE] The Part Time CEO: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8[FREE EXPERIENCE]: The Upgraded You: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/ej9iv1g03p

    24 min

  5. May 6

    163. Why the Life You Want Feels Just Out of Reach And How to Finally Close the Gap

    You know that version of you — the one who's present, building something meaningful, not running on fumes, not behind, not constantly waiting for things to feel easier. She's clear. She's calm. She's fully in her life. Here's the truth: she's not working harder than you. She's not waking up earlier. She doesn't have more hours or more help. The difference between her and where you are right now isn't strategy. It's identity. In this episode, I'm getting really honest about the moment I realized I had built a life I couldn't actually live in — a thriving design studio, a team of five, multiple six figures — and none of it fit the mom and woman I was becoming. That realization changed everything. And it started not with a new plan, but with a new version of myself. If you've ever felt like the life you want is just slightly out of reach — like you're doing all the right things but something still doesn't fit — this episode is for you. The Part-Time CEO: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8The Upgraded You: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/ej9iv1g03p1:1 Coaching: https://currentdesignstudio.com/coaching

    28 min

  6. Apr 29

    162. The Revenue Streams I Added This Year, What's Next and Why My Business Is Changing

    This one's been a long time coming. I'm pulling back the curtain on the biggest business evolution I've made to date with the new revenue streams I've added across both Current and The Studio Co., the ones coming next, and the real story behind why I'm doing all of it. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the honest, behind-the-scenes version of what it looks like to build a business that actually fits your life. If you've been sensing something shifting over here, you're right. Let's talk about it. currentdesignstudio.com/coaching thestudioco.co

    29 min

  7. Apr 23

    161. Farm Life, Three Kids, and a Thriving Business with Sydney Walden

    What does it look like to build a business that truly revolves around your life, not the other way around? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sydney of Rouse Design Studio, a brand and web designer, mom of three, and accidental homesteader who traded suburban life for 12 acres, cows, donkeys, and some very stubborn potbelly pigs. Sydney shares how leaving teaching ignited her confidence, why she only takes calls on Mondays, how she carves out alone time with a six-week-old at home, and the mindset shift that changed everything to just chill out. It's not that deep. If you've been trying to do it all and wondering why it feels so hard, this one's for you.

    52 min

  8. Apr 15

    160. Standards to Stay Grounded During Tough Seasons of Life & Business

    In this episode of Behind the Design, I'm sharing the five non-negotiable standards that kept me grounded through one of the most overwhelming seasons I've had in business and life. These standards are rooted in identity, not business strategy or tactics. We're talking about what it actually means to lead yourself first, why structure is the thing that creates freedom (not the thing that takes it away), how to show up consistently when motivation is nowhere to be found, the sneaky way consuming content keeps you stuck, and why making fast decisions is one of the most underrated skills in business. The Upgraded You: https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/ycxm0bjxgxGet 25% off activations app: https://share.activations.com/olivia6!21d64258b9!a?locale=en1:1 Coaching: https://currentdesignstudio.com/coaching

    27 min
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Behind the Design is a podcast for ambitious designers and creatives ready to move beyond inconsistent income, overworking, and playing small and into a more refined, scalable, and sustainable business and life. Hosted by Olivia Austin, brand strategist and business mentor, the show goes behind the scenes of what it actually takes to build a high-performing creative business through smarter offers, confident pricing, streamlined systems, and the mindset required to scale without burnout. This is the gateway into The Studio Co., where clarity, leverage, and long-term growth begin.

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  • Creator
    Olivia Austin
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olivia Austin
  • Show Website
    Behind the Design

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