Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

Jen Davis
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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! Better: The Brand Designer Podcast was officially born.Giselle passed away during a climbing trip in Peru in summer of 2020. We encourage all listeners of our podcast to listen to our two Celebrating Giselle episodes. Giselle's adventurous, kind, funny, and supportive presence is missed every day—each and every episode that we record is dedicated to her legacy and her vision for this podcast. It is our honor to continue recording episodes in Giselle's memory and we know that she is with us every time we sit down to record.In winter of 2022, we welcomed Esther Knox-Dekoning from Sereth Design as a new co-host. Esther brought an incredible and fresh perspective to the pod—her transition from agency to design studio as well as her love for web design, sustainability, and world change brought new guests, ideas, and amazing episodes to our listeners. She departed the pod in spring 2023 to dedicate more time to her studio's growth, and will be greatly missed!Now, Jen runs the podcast solo and is beyond excited to continue interviewing guests, having interesting conversations, and sharing the behind-the-scenes of running her design studio.

  1. 3D AGO

    S13 E16: How to Raise Your Prices (and How I've Done It Wrong)

    In this solo episode, I'm chatting all about pricing—when it's time to raise your rates, the steps to do it, how to communicate price changes to existing clients, new inquiries, and referrals, and the common mistakes I see designers make along the way, including sharing a few of my own mistakes I have learned from! Also I have an exciting announcement! - The Mini Minimind (The first ever Micromind) will start on Aug 3, 2026 with applications opening June 1, 2026! If you're interested or just have questions about it, send me a DM over on Instagram @hellojunecreative! Timestamps: 01:29 - The first Micromind cohort announcement & sharing past student wins 12:00 - How to Raise Your Prices  Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    35 min

  2. APR 28

    S13 E15: Motherhood & Creative Business Q&A with Sydney Walden

    In this weeks episode I'm chatting with fellow design business owner and mom of three Sydney of Rouse Design Studio in a fun Q&A style all about motherhood and business, and also how we both live on land and raising animals and what that brings into the mix as well. Guest Name: Sydney Walden (Rouse Design Studio) Guest Website: rousedesignstudio.com Guest Social: @rousedesignstudio Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    52 min

  3. APR 21

    S13 E14: I’ve Stopped Doing These Things in My Design Business

    Running a business means you're constantly evolving, and in this solo episode I'm sharing with you guys what that's looked like for me lately, what I've outgrown, what I've let go of, and what's working in this season of business for me and my micro agency model. Also if you're curious to learn more about Scale with Confidence send me a DM on insta @hellojunecreative! Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member with Editorial Stick images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    24 min

  4. APR 14

    S13 E13: Pivoting to and Designing for a Faith-Based Niche with Lisa Johnson

    In this episode, I chat with Lisa Johnson, brand and web designer and owner of Verve & Concord. We chat about her decision to pivot her business and niche down to work specifically with Catholic and faith-based women in business, what led her there, how it's deepened her client connections, and why choosing a niche that's personally meaningful makes a difference in how you show up and market yourself. Guest Name: Lisa Johnson Guest Website: verveandconcord.com Guest Social: @verveandconcord Guest Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/verveandconcord Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    39 min

  5. MAR 31

    S13 E12: Stock Isn’t Dead—You’re Just Using the Wrong Kind with Tina Loszewska & Jordan Aulin

    In this episode, I chat with Tina and Jordan, the founders of Editorial Stock Images (ESI). We talk about why the word "stock" tends to make designers cringe, what's actually possible when stock imagery is done well, and how they built ESI to give creative service providers access to assets that feel emotional, editorial, and real. >> Sign up here for ESI and use code BETTER15 and get 15% off your membership! Guest Name: Tina Loszewska & Jordan Aulin Guest Website: editorialstockimages.com Guest Social: @editorialstockimages Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership. Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design,

    40 min

  6. MAR 24

    S13 E11: How to Offer Art Direction Services with Meghan Svetich

    This week’s episode, I chat with Meghan, who works full-time as an art director in New York at a corporate apparel brand while also building her studio, Reine Creative, on the side. We dive into what it really looks like to plan and art direct a photoshoot from concept to execution, and why having strong creative direction behind your visuals matters so much, especially for your website and social media. It was so fun chatting with her and having another past Minimind student on the pod! Guest Name: Meghan Svetich Guest Business: Reine Creative Guest Website: reinecreative.com Guest Social: @svetiich / @reinecreative Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    41 min

  7. MAR 17

    S13 E10: Spring Clean Your Design Business with Me

    I'm back with a solo episode talking all things spring cleaning… your business that is. With spring right around the corner, I'm sharing exactly how I'm cleaning up the backend of my business and refreshing my systems to stay organized during busy seasons and make sure my team is set up for success. Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    19 min

  8. MAR 10

    S13 E09: The Pace That Holds You: Sustainable Success for High-Capacity Women with Ashleigh Henry

    This week I have my good friend Ash back on the pod (last time was in 2022!) and so much has shifted for her since then. We chat about her pivot from running an agency and business consulting to stepping into personal development and life coaching focused on pacing, identity, and the “silent burnout” many high capacity women experience. She also shares more about her program, Harmonious Living. Guest Name: Ashleigh Henry Guest Website: ashleighchenry.com Guest Social: @ashleighchenry The Harmonious Living Program: Click here to learn more Links Mentioned in Episode: Take Control of Your Calendar, Take Control of Your Life - Blog Post | IG post S5E20: Connecting and selling in an Organic Way on Social Media with Ashleigh Henry Links: The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well) Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.* Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.* Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.* Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.* *Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Hello June Creative Instagram The Design Minimind Join The Creative Diaries (my email list) Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

    44 min
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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! Better: The Brand Designer Podcast was officially born.Giselle passed away during a climbing trip in Peru in summer of 2020. We encourage all listeners of our podcast to listen to our two Celebrating Giselle episodes. Giselle's adventurous, kind, funny, and supportive presence is missed every day—each and every episode that we record is dedicated to her legacy and her vision for this podcast. It is our honor to continue recording episodes in Giselle's memory and we know that she is with us every time we sit down to record.In winter of 2022, we welcomed Esther Knox-Dekoning from Sereth Design as a new co-host. Esther brought an incredible and fresh perspective to the pod—her transition from agency to design studio as well as her love for web design, sustainability, and world change brought new guests, ideas, and amazing episodes to our listeners. She departed the pod in spring 2023 to dedicate more time to her studio's growth, and will be greatly missed!Now, Jen runs the podcast solo and is beyond excited to continue interviewing guests, having interesting conversations, and sharing the behind-the-scenes of running her design studio.

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