This is our longest episode ever (so far), we decided to just keep talking because there’s just so much to say about our week; including Michelle’s question about growing as an artist.

1:12 This just in: Next week will be Episode 13. A complete bakers dozen. (also, we’re dorks)

1:33 Brandi was selling her own things, and Michelle was buying people’s stuff.

2:00 Michelle makes spring cleaning a year round thing. You should too.

2:47 Relient K released a fun song for Earth Day. Find it. Listen to it.

3:25 Michelle went to Buffalo Exchange’s dollar sale for Earth Day. \m/

4:30 Prepare yourself for this sale. It can get wild.

5:15 This weekend we’re going to Austin for a rad weekend Creative retreat with James Victore! Tune into next week’s episode for Brandi to impart some wisdom from the retreat.

9:51 Do you sometimes have random things that randomly pop up all over in your life? This week it was the word “Technicolor” for Michelle.

12:00 Michelle’s song of the week: Coldplay, Lost!

13:27 Have you seen the Viva La Vida commercial? Such a fun commercial, and totally was what got Michelle hooked on Coldplay.

15:24 Adventures are never fun when you’re in them. NEVER.

16:37 Brandi’s week: She’s stoked for Austin. We both are. <3

17:00 She’s excited to practice her photography in a super quirky place.

18:57 Book Cover design! Are you intrigued by book cover design? Let’s face it, everyone judges a book by it’s cover.

21:00 Brandi fills her mind with things that pertain to her skills, which is why inspiration can just happen. Not all the time, but sometimes!

22:00 TRIGGERED meme. Here it is.

23:10 Brandi’s song of the week: Paramore, Hard Times

29:10 Question of the week!!!!!!!! What are some practical way to grow as a Graphic Designer?

31:00 Everyone has a style. Stay true to your style, but always practice on getting better!

32:15 Tip #1: Never settle and Keep Learning!

33:13 Try something new. For Example: If you’ve never worked in illustrator, learn illustrator. Broaden your horizon(s).

35:36 Tip #2: Chase inspiration.

37:11 Find our your why!

37:20 Michelle and Brandi love personality tests! Take the Meyers Briggs test and find out more about yourself!

39:00 Want an easy way to grow as a creative? Check out Brandi’s Design Tip Tuesday on Youtube!

39:46 How do you grow as a creative? Tell us! Impart some of your wisdom on us.

40:13 Rate us, review us. Tell us what you think!!!

42:34 Check out Brandi on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! You can also email her at brandi@brandisea.com

43:00 Shoutout to our boy Vesperteen for his rad tunes, and for letting us use it for our podcast. Seriously, how kind is he?