Don’t worry, it’s still going to exist, but the Two Red Chairs podcast name is going to be retired and transition to be called the G’day Design Life podcast with a new season of content.

Still keeping the same content and the format going, just under a different name given I no longer sit in a red chair any more that was the calling card for the show initially when it started out.

And all of this is part of a shift in my efforts with G’day Design Life to move it across to my G’day Frank brand - especially integrating it with similar branded elements like the pink brand colour, fonts and visual elements.

So you’ll see this podcast back up and running in a couple of weeks with new episodes as it continues on - but with a new opening/closing title sequence and cover art to go along with the name change.

To keep in touch with this podcast and any updates here are some relevant links to follow along:

Website: gdaydesignlife.com

OR: gdayfrank.com/gdl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdayfrank/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamGDL

This week it’s just me, Frank, sharing my thoughts on two particular topics I’ve covered in my content over on my @gdayfrank account on Instagram and even LinkedIn.

The first of which is about dealing with instances of negative feedback and interactions from people. They could be clients, fellow designers or other people online that have nothing better to do than throw shade. It’s something I’ve personally experienced, especially as I do share a fair bit out there - but I share my perspective on this area that can make life uncomfortable if not treated well.

The second topic I cover is the prevalence of overnight ‘thought-leaders’ or ‘prophets’ or ‘experts’ that are being put on a pedestal by others. However these same people never have shared an example of the work they actually do/have done or a testimonial to really back up their claims. Typically they’re just content creators and they somehow attract clients willing to pay for their services only to find they can’t deliver. Leaving the client to seek out the services of another designer that can do the job. It’s something I’ve experienced a few times now, however it puts me and others on the back foot in the mind of the client as their perception and trust in creatives has lessened or diminished.

So as you can see it’s a bit of a rant, but if on both accounts you feel the same way and thought you were the only one thinking it - I hope this helps you feel a little less alone.

For more info about this podcast head to: gdaydesignlife.com

Or follow GDL on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gdaydesignlife

In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with American branding designer and coach, Brandi Sea from Albuquerque-Santa Fe.

In our chat, Brandi shares her design life story that took her from agency life as an in-house creative, to starting her own business and since giving back to fellow creatives in in-house design roles or as creative entrepreneurs to be leaders with confidence and create work that gets noticed

We dive into a common experience we all have at one point or another, which is comparison-itis - comparing yourself to others behind or ahead of you. But also how our design life journey is all about learning more and also sharing your knowledge with others.

To connect with Brandi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandisea

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandisea/

Website: http://www.brandisea.com/

For more info about this podcast head to: gdaydesignlife.com

Or follow GDL on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gdaydesignlife