Brave Talks

Brave Talks, Anthony Rajski, Gabe Lopez
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Brave Talks is a collection of conversations around the business of creativity. This is a podcast for creatives who want to learn how to unlock better work through better process. Each episode, Anthony Rajski & Gabe Lopez of award-winning digital agency, Brave People, host insightful conversations with guests around topics like how we learn, empathy through design, humane productivity, the process of process, authentic leadership, and the intersection of humans and technology.

Episodes

  1. Fear + The Importance of Failure with Hanna Wäger

    04/21/2025

    Fear + The Importance of Failure with Hanna Wäger

    In this episode, Host Samantha Taylor, chats with Hanna Wäger, freelance UX/UI Designer, Brand Designer, Video Editor and Director. In this convo, Hanna tells us about her experience facing failure, how she has changed her outlook on her freelance career to prioritize curiosity, and redefine success. Enjoy! Helpful links 🔗 Hanna on Brave Brave Freelance Templates Instagram / TikTok

    43 min
  2. Freelancer Hot Takes

    04/18/2025

    Freelancer Hot Takes

    Welcome to the first episode of “Brave Bytes” — where Host, Samantha Taylor, and Brave People Founder Gabe Lopez, drop in for short + funny convos.  Today, we are sharing our freelancer hot-takes and we want to know yours. Be sure to follow us on socials and send us your hot takes for the chance to be featured in future episodes. Enjoy! Brave People Agency: https://bravepeople.co/  Brave University: https://www.brave.university/

    29 min
  3. Maintaining Your Peace (Freelance Edition)

    03/27/2025

    Maintaining Your Peace (Freelance Edition)

    In this episode, Host Samantha Taylor chats about a topic near and dear to her heart: maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our guest Noelle Hoffman, Founder of New Friend Studio, shares all of her tangible tips on how she structures her weeks, what boundaries she puts in place, and how she looks at her periods of rest for the year ahead. Helpful links 🔗 Noelle on Brave/U Our Templates Sign-Up to Brave University for more!

    32 min
  4. From Full-Time to Freelance

    03/19/2025

    From Full-Time to Freelance

    In this episode, Host Samantha Taylor chats about all things social with Alex Hao, Ex-Social Media Community Lead at Notion. Do we need to have a social media presence as a freelancer? How does the art of referrals come into play? Alex shares his experience and thoughts as a newfound freelancer and how he has leveraged many of his past work experiences / social media communities to dive into freelance!  Helpful links 🔗 Career Contact Index Sign-Up to Brave University for more!

    43 min
  5. Secrets to Your Dream Portfolio

    02/11/2025

    Secrets to Your Dream Portfolio

    In this episode Creative Strategist, Samantha Taylor, is chatting with Paula de Diego, the Founder, CEO & Creative Lead at LandIt. Listen as we talk about all things portfolio building — what Paula’s secret tips are, where to build your portfolio and more. Plus, we dive into the strategies behind attracting your clients. You won't want to miss this! Helpful links 🔗 Paula on Brave University Our blog: "Building your First Portfolio: Where, Hown, and When" Sign-Up to Brave University for more!

    43 min
  6. Freelance or Agency?

    03/23/2022

    Freelance or Agency?

    In this episode we're talking with PJ Accetturo, talented Filmmaker and Storyteller about the importance of positioning yourself as a creative. Specifically, PJ discusses his journey through working as a freelancer, eventually joining forces with a larger agency, and then ultimately finding himself a freelancer again after clearly defining his market niche.

    29 min
  7. A Freelancer's Guide to Big Data

    02/18/2021

    A Freelancer's Guide to Big Data

    In this episode we're talking with Stefan Scheuermann, Senior Director of BI at IRONMAN and co-host of @songdivers podcast, about the nuance of Business Intelligence and how to prioritize learning in your process regardless of your company size.

    41 min
  8. Customer-Driven Strategy

    12/14/2020

    Customer-Driven Strategy

    In this episode, we’re talking with Kate Heath, Executive Advisor of Brand & Marketing Strategy at Embarc Collective, Consultant at Worth & Will, former Director of Marketing Strategy at Instagram, and other strategic roles at Walmart, Boeing, and IBM. Listen to Kate’s first hand insights into keeping your customers at the forefront of your brand strategy and marketing interactions. Link in bio, or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

    37 min
  9. Vocational Mastery

    10/02/2020

    Vocational Mastery

    In this episode, we're talking with Jordan Raynor, serial entrepreneur, former tech executive, and New York Times Best-Selling author, about the importance of hyper focusing on your 'one thing' vocationally to arrive at mastery in your field.

    38 min
  10. Brand Storytelling

    09/15/2020

    Brand Storytelling

    In this episode, we're talking with Marc Battaglia, the Executive Creative Director for Marriott International, about the power of insights and the practical ways freelancers and agencies can partner with brands to tell better stories.

    40 min
  11. Empathy By Design

    09/01/2020

    Empathy By Design

    In this episode, we're talking with Lana Flores, Design Director of digital product agency Brave People, about how to integrate empathy in design by asking the right questions and strategically considering your audience above your creative preference.

    21 min
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About

Brave Talks is a collection of conversations around the business of creativity. This is a podcast for creatives who want to learn how to unlock better work through better process. Each episode, Anthony Rajski & Gabe Lopez of award-winning digital agency, Brave People, host insightful conversations with guests around topics like how we learn, empathy through design, humane productivity, the process of process, authentic leadership, and the intersection of humans and technology.

Information

  • Creator
    Brave Talks, Anthony Rajski, Gabe Lopez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Brave Talks
  • Show Website
    Brave Talks