Top 3 Guest Clips of 2017 – Episode 046

This week is a sabbatical week so we put together a 10 minute episode with three clips from our top guests of 2017: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen, Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute, and Tim Brown of Hook Agency. Enjoy these nuggets of wisdom!

2017 Look Back at Our Favorites – Episode 045

Happy (almost) New Year! This week Michelle and Brandi wanted to take a quick look back at the amazing things they did last year on this podcast and in their lives. Thanks so much for spending 2017 with us on Design Speaks!

Why Collecting Things Is Important – Episode 042

This week Michelle wants to know about something Brandi wrote about in a blog post a few weeks back about why you shouldn’t trust a designer who doesn’t collect something… interesting. Stay tuned.

Making Lists & Taking Breaks – Episode 039

Welcome to our first ever “Sabbatical Episode”. Basically it’s a shorter episode with more of a quick tip. This week we talk about taking breaks and how making lists is a great way to stay consistent at practicing something new.

Are There Really Clients from Hell? – Episode 037

This week we have a special guest joining us who specifically requested that we do a Halloween episode. So this week we tackle the topic of clients from hell. It’s an entertaining one this week so here we go!

When I Realized I Needed a Process – Episode 036

This week we answer a question for Brandi from a listener, “When did you realize that you needed a process?” She talks about how she arrived at her current ideating, design/creative process and why. Enjoy!

Defining Your Personal Brand – Episode 035

This week we chat a little bit more about branding, but this time Michelle wants to know more about Brandi’s personal brand, BrandiSea. Brandi explains how she came to the brand she has, how it’s the most difficult thing she’s done, and why it works for her.  

Real Life Time Management – Episode 033

This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi handles ALL of the things she does in her life as an entrepreneur, mom, designer, teacher, and life-long learner. We unintentionally but amazingly come up with three “P’s” to help you with your time management also!    

More Tips on Research – Episode 032

So now that you have an idea of HOW to research, when do you know if you’re done researching? Brandi answers on this week’s podcast. Stay tuned.

Tips for Researching (Part 1) – Episode 031

This week we answer a question from a listener on how Brandi does her research. There’s so much info that we had to answer in two separate episodes! This is part one of 2 episodes on RESEARCH! If you didn’t know, research is so very important… (Thus, the two-parter).  

Why Use Color in Branding – Episode 028

  This week Michelle wants to understand a branding project Brandi has been working on. She thinks the logo was awesome in black and white and wants some explanation of why Brandi decided to add color to it. We also talk about fall, the OC, and of course, the Solar Eclipse. [clear-line] Find us on […]

The Quick-ish New York Recap- Episode 027

This week is a bit off format but we honestly just wanted to get some New York trip off our chests and share with you some of our experiences! Hope you enjoy 😉 [clear-line] Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea!: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any questions you […]

How to Handle Creative Discouragement – Episode 023

Michelle went to a creative event this week and wants to know what tips Brandi has for creatives who are feeling low or discouraged that they won’t ever have another good idea. :50 Michelle’s week! 1:00 Michelle went to a “creative night” with special guest Propaganda. 1:25 Check this dude out. Seriously. Smart guy, amazing […]