This episode we speak to Dani Chambers— a designer and entrepreneur hailing from Oregon and the CEO of Northwest Brand Design— a boutique branding . We discuss the importance of work life balance, how being in a supportive role doesn’t mean tha

075: Developing Creative Confidence

Jul 28th, 2023 1h 14m

This week we talked to Maribeth Kradel-Weitzel. A Designer, Creative, and Professor—and someone who has been a part of our network since we were baby designers. We discuss the importance of creative flow, always keep curiosity at the forefront

074: Intelligent Design

Jul 14th, 2023 27m 23s

This week Allie and Krista scratched the surface of Artificial Intelligence as we know it today. Throughout this breakout episode, we discuss how it could change how we work, how we use it throughout our lives today, and, generally, our feeling

073: Pivot to Survive

Jun 30th, 2023 1h 12m

This week talk to Adrienne Ray. The self-described fat, Black, queer business owner and powerhouse behind Curve Conscious (@curveconscious). We discuss the reality of being a business owner while navigating the pandemic, the importance of makin

072: The False Promise of Enough

Jun 16th, 2023 1h 4m

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MENTIONS OF EATING DISORDERS AND NEURODIVERGENCE. JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ANYONE WHO IS LISTENING GOES IN MENTALLY PREPARED FOR THESE TOPICS; THANK YOU!This week we talked to Stacie Fanelli, an eating disorder (ED) and

071: Master of (N)one

Jun 2nd, 2023 56m 31s

This week we talked to Samantha Kibler, a Visual Communicator and User Experience Advocate. She’s also an old friend and colleague of Allie’s. We discuss the importance of curating expertise in something you love, leaving toxic situations, and

070: Bright Loud Statements

Sep 9th, 2022 39m 21s

This week we talked to Jenna Throne. A maker, creative, and the brains behind @GentryByJenna. We talk about how to adapt our creative processes, why you have to enjoy what you’re making, and a bit about how she comes up with her awesome designs

069: Cozy

Aug 26th, 2022 24m 10s

While Allie was chatting, Krista decided to silently start the episode. This week we talk about finding comfort and strength within your own design voice and how we are working on doing that ourselves.

068: Amplify Visibility

Aug 12th, 2022 54m 12s

We are soooooo happy to be back with you all again after our break! Today we chatted with Kellie Wicklund— a clinical therapist and the Director and Owner of the Maternal Wellness Center in Hatboro, PA. We discuss the importance of maternal car

067: The Cry Baby & The C*nt

Jun 24th, 2022 17m 2s

This week Allie and Krista announce that we are taking July off because, well.. we are setting boundaries to allow for room to recover and refresh, which is the real story of this episode. Also... guess who is who from the title............

066: We gotta get back to the magic

Jun 10th, 2022 53m 26s

This episode we talked to Sarah Vezina hailing from CANADAAAA. She’s one half of the clothing brand Octopied Mind (@octopiedmind) – a mindful, vulnerable hand-drawn clothing company— and a badass entrepreneur. We discuss how the right business

065: We are born from the stars

May 27th, 2022 56m 19s

This week we talk to Angelica Trimble-Yanu (@angelicayanu), an indigenous artist and creator hailing from San Francisco. We discuss the "in-between" space with multi-cultural folks and how to reclaim that space, the importance of paying homage

064: Blessed be the fruit

May 13th, 2022 29m 18s

On this episode Allie and Krista chat a bit about the leaked opinion from the Supreme Court. This episode is a little heavy and talks about abortion, sexual assault, and a myriad of other things, so go in with some caution. Personally, we even

063: Boner 4Ever

Apr 29th, 2022 1h 13m

In this episode, we talk to Sara McDougall— a designer and creative hailing from Philly. We discuss reclaiming the “jack of all trades” title, why perfectionism kills creativity, and why evolving in your work is absolutely vital. We also discus

062: Expand Your Circle

Apr 1st, 2022 1h 14m

This week we talk to Maurene Cooper, a tintype photographer and the creative mind behind @VanityTinType in Philadelphia. We talk about the importance of boundaries in your work, how being neurodivergent can actually enhance your creativity, and

061: Can I get an amen?!

Mar 25th, 2022 35m 45s

Krista and Allie start off by talking about how younger people in the workforce need to be more confident and assertive within their profession.. but then we get a little bit off track. Kinda. Maybe. Sure...

060: If You’re Doing It, You’re Doing It

Mar 18th, 2022 1h 8m

This week we talk to Marisa Velázquez-Rivas, an art director for Fender, and an incredible illustrator from Philadelphia. We discuss the importance of sharing your process, the intersection of art and design in our industry, and the power good

059: Shake The Table

Mar 11th, 2022 1h 9m

This week our guest hails from DC by way of the US Virgin Islands. J’Nay Penn is an Art Director by day and the curator behind pennsive.co (@pennsive.co) in her spare time. We discuss respectful tourism, the excitement of breaking the rules, an

058: Aid Ukraine

Mar 4th, 2022 8m 36s

We're taking a break from interviews, and instead are highlighting ways you can help aid people impacted by war in Ukraine. We are not political or economic experts by any means, but as fellow humans our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people. G

057: Make Little Tweaks

Feb 25th, 2022 1h 4m

This week we talk to Toni McIntyre— a writer and social media expert hailing from Philadelphia. They also work for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, which we think is pretty freaking cool! We discuss the importance of social media as

056: A Moment in Time

Feb 18th, 2022 30m 52s

This is the monthly episode where Krista and Allie talk about something that is bothering them. This week they talk about specifically difficult projects for them and how they got through them. Tune in to see what each project was and what was

055: Empowered Empath

Feb 11th, 2022 1h

In this episode, we talked to Margo Craige, an intuitive illustrator, graphic designer, and medium. She’s also an old friend of ours, so we were extra excited to chat with her! We discuss the importance of being open to the universe’s guidance

054: Move Yourself

Feb 4th, 2022 43m 1s

This week we talk to Stefanie Nelson (@sndancegroup), a choreographer, educator and curator from New York City—and the fearless leader of Stefanie Nelson Dance Group and Dance Italia. We talk about her incredible volume of work, what inspires h

053: It gets a little meta

Jan 28th, 2022 55m 43s

This week we talk to Suzana Somers, the brains behind the hit social media sensation @bachelordata— an account that analyzes information from the Bachelor Nation shows and all the drama on and off-screen. She also has online classes to teach yo

052: Flow Through It

Jan 21st, 2022 32m 21s

This week Allie and Krista discuss grief since it is top of mind for us. There is no correct way to talk about it or to live with it, but this is a nice first step.