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Creative Confessions

Robin Son | Brands By Robin

Creative Confessions® is the podcast that collects and shares anonymous confessions from creatives to normalise the ups & downs of freelancing. Submit your anonymous confession! - www.brandsbyrobin.com/confess Instagram - www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin Website - www.brandsbyrobin.com/podcast

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00:35:57

Building a Successful Design Business as a University...

Creative Confessions ·

2026/02/27

In this episode, I’m joined by Morgan Hastie, also known as The Logo Lassie, a Scottish designer and university graphic design student to talk all about balancing freelancing and student life.Morgan and I talk all about what it's like balancing freelancing with brands all over the world and getting her degree.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: "I’m a student and I want to build my own business but I have no idea where to start. I thought my course would help me prepare for the

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00:23:05

Why creatives need co-working spaces with Vickie...

Creative Confessions ·

2026/01/30

In this episode, I’m joined by Vickie Moore-Gourd; designer at Design Some Moore to talk all about free co-working sessions for designers and creatives who want to connect and make friends with others in the industry.Vickie and I talk all about what it takes to run an unpaid community, why we feel creatives need spaces like this, and what it takes to start your own.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: "There are hardly any unpaid communities. Every group chat or session seems to be

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00:41:48

What Completing a 100 Day Design Challenge Teaches...

Creative Confessions ·

2026/01/02

In this episode, I’m joined by Gareth Robertson; designer at Gr-aphic Studio to talk all about his recent experience with completing a 100 day design challenge.After getting a confession from a creative who said they started a 100 day design challenge and gave up after 1 week, we talk about what it’s like to keep pushing and complete a challenge like thisGareth and I talk all about accountability, pushing yourself, protecting your creativity and the pressure we feel to be perfect when creating. The

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00:23:05

The Truth About Going into Business with your Friend...

Creative Confessions ·

2025/08/04

CONNECT WITH JESS & RACH!StudioMorii InstagramStudioMorii WebsiteReady to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter & Get involved with the podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠Follow Robin on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!

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00:29:19

Using AI in Design Client Work, Yes or No? Here's...

Creative Confessions ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, I'm exploring an anonymous confession about using AI in creative work through a community-driven discussion. I collected anonymous responses that represent a range of viewpoints, highlighting the conversations happening in the creative community. DISCLAIMER: This episode aims to create understanding and encourage a conversation rather than shame. Even though all responses couldn't be read in this episode, I aimed to read multiple responses with differing viewpoints. I acknowledge

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00:10:40

What to Do When Clients Choose the Worst Logo Concept

Creative Confessions ·

2025/06/30

Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? ⁠⁠⁠Submit it here⁠Sign up for the newsletter & Get involved with the podcast ⁠here⁠Follow Robin on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!

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00:32:06

Designers Are Googling Each Other’s Clients? |...

Creative Confessions ·

2025/06/23

In this episode, I’m doing something a little different.Recently, I sent out a newsletter about how I noticed designers Googling each other’s clients to “check if the projects are real.” I didn’t expect much. But then… my inbox exploded.Turns out, people have thoughts. Some agreed with me. Some challenged me. So in today’s episode, I’m reading out a bunch of those anonymous replies and reacting to each one with my honest take.We’re talking:Whether designers should disclose passion projectsWhy people

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00:13:10

Giving Design Clients Free Work Out of Frustration

Creative Confessions ·

2025/06/16

Let’s talk about that moment where you’re so drained by a project that you start doing more just to end it. You’re not alone, but there’s a difference between overdelivering intentionally and handing over extras just to escape.In this episode, I’m digging into why we overdeliver when we’re frustrated (and why it backfires), along with the emotional toll of dragging projects. We’ll also touch on why burnout doesn’t care how much you’re getting paid and how poor communication causes most boundary

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00:28:34

Should You Put Your Prices on Your Website? With...

Creative Confessions ·

2025/06/02

In this episode, I’m joined by designer James Barnard to talk about pricing transparency. After reading a confession from a creative who said listing their prices might have scared off all their leads, we talk about why this advice doesn’t work for everyone.We also get into how to communicate your value without putting numbers on your site as well as some of James' tips for social media content. If you’ve ever second-guessed your pricing, or wondered whether you’re making things harder for yourself,

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00:15:28

How I Avoid Falling Behind in Business After a Break

Creative Confessions ·

2025/05/26

Took a break and now your creative brain won’t boot up again? In this episode, I’m sharing how I stop time off from completely derailing my design business. From overwhelm to finding a weekly rhythm that actually works (especially as a parent), this is a real look at how I get back on track without spiralling or wishing for an empty to-do list.The Confession: "I get thrown off my work rhythm at the start of a new week after the break at the weekends. It happens every week and I have a long weekend

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00:12:49

Why Sharing Design Advice Gives You Imposter Syndrome

Creative Confessions ·

2025/05/19

Ahh the classic imposter syndrome. In this episode, I break down the fear of getting it wrong, the pressure to look like an expert, and the myth that everyone else knows what they’re doing. If you’ve ever spiraled halfway through making a post online, this one’s for you.The Confession: "I feel like such an imposter when I try to give advice or make educational content because it feels like everyone else has it figured out. I’m scared of saying the wrong thing and getting called out for it, but

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00:14:47

Why 'Authentic' Content Can Still Seem Fake

Creative Confessions ·

2025/05/12

In this episode, I’m diving into how 'authenticity' has become a marketing strategy, the difference between curating what you share and faking stories for engagement and how audiences have become smarter.If you’ve ever looked at someone’s post and thought, “this still feels curated”, this episode is for you.The Confession: "Everyone teaches being authentic as best practice but it still feels like their 'authenticity' is still made to look perfect."Last week's episode is

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00:10:18

What Happens When Pretending to Have Clients Backfires

Creative Confessions ·

2025/05/05

I’m talking about the pressure to fake success in the online design space when you’re struggling to book design clients. I'm sharing why “fake it ‘til you make it” has become such a common (and risky) tactic, and how it can backfire when the truth catches up to you.The Confession: "I am "faking it til I make it" by pretending to have actual clients.. it's gotten so far that other designers are starting to ask about where I get clients & how to talk to clients on disco calls"Ready to share your

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00:07:45

The All-or-Nothing Mindset is Holding You Back

Creative Confessions ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, I’m talking about the all or nothing mindset and why two things can be true at once.The Confession: "I used to think that if i wasn't showing up consistently then I was failing & if i didn't love doing design every single day then maybe I wasn't cut out for it. But lately I've been reminding myself that two things can be true at the same time"Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠Follow

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00:11:34

Pricing Design Services Is Not Personal

Creative Confessions ·

2025/04/21

The Confession: "When i have client calls, I price the project based on how annoying I think client is going to be during the process"This episode dives into why pricing should never be personal, how to protect your creativity without guessing someone’s vibe, and what to do instead of adjusting your rates out of fear.Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠Follow Robin on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast Instagram

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00:28:43

Designing for Clients vs Designing for Content with...

Creative Confessions ·

2025/04/14

This week I’m joined by Jenn from Stankin Good Design to talk all about the pressure to perform on social media, designing for visibility instead of value, and the real cost of chasing validation from other designers instead of your actual clients.Together we unpack:How to spot when you’re designing for the algorithm, not your audienceWhether trends are helping or hurting your creativityThe difference between soul work and survival workWhy not everyone can afford to “just create for fun”Reconnecting

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00:06:51

Did You Give Up on Your Goals or Just Outgrow Them?

Creative Confessions ·

2025/04/07

The Confession: "i've totally given up on my 2025 goals i don't know what i was thinking"In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when those goals you set in the New Year no longer feel right, why changing your mind doesn't make you a failure and why prioritising the now and future version of you is better than sticking with the past version that you've grown away from.The New Year Episode Mentioned: "Why New Year Goals Might Be Overrated?"Ready to share

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00:11:04

You Can’t Be Booked Out Without Being a Beginner First

Creative Confessions ·

2025/03/31

In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of being new in your creative business and why feeling behind doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.I’m also sharing a personal story from my first ever client project (spoiler: I had no idea what I was doing) and why feeling discomfort might be the one thing that gets you where you want to go.This is your permission slip to start before you feel 100% ready because literally everyone does.Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel

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00:11:47

The Design Business Advice I’m Glad I Ignored

Creative Confessions ·

2025/03/24

There’s a lot of advice floating around for designers and creative business owners… but what if it’s not actually helping you?In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most popular business advice I’ve seen online and why it didn’t really work for me (and what I’ve chosen to do instead)This isn’t about bashing advice or pretending to have the “right” way, it's about sharing real experiences in a space that often feels like it's all about doing what everyone else is doing.If you’ve been trying

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00:12:00

Follow-for-Follow is Not Real Community

Creative Confessions ·

2025/03/17

Social media should be about connection, inspiration, and celebrating great work, not about keeping score.In this episode, we’re talking about: whyy follow-for-follow culture is exhausting, why engagement isn’t a transaction and how creating a feed you actually enjoy can change the gameReady to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can’t ask? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠Follow Robin on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠Get The Newsletter, Templates &

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