Best iLL Communication Studios Podcasts (2025)

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James Greenfield, CEO and Co-Founder of Koto 56:36

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4d ago56:36

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Send us a text Joining the podcast this week is James Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Koto. James co-founded Koto 10 year ago, from humble beginnings in the corner of his friend Mr Bingo’s studio, to Koto’s global expansion with studios in London, Berlin, LA, New York and Sydney and clients including Amazon, Google, Spotify and Uber. James shares…

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Lisa Smith - D&AD President and Global Chief Design Officer at Uncommon Creative Studio 54:59

12d ago54:59

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Send us a text Recorded with an audience live at D&AD’s London HQ, Lisa Smith, the new D&AD President and Global Chief Design Officer at Uncommon Creative Studio, joined host Claire Blyth, to share her life in design so far, which is nothing short of inspiring. On the podcast Lisa talks about her first steps into graphic design, from foundation art…

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Bonus Episode, Live with Ceramicist, Designer, and Curator - Peter Ting 37:22

3M ago37:22

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Send us a text In this bonus episode recorded live at New Designers, Claire speaks with ceramicist, designer, and curator, Peter Ting about his life in design. Renowned for work that fuses Eastern heritage with Western elegance, Peter has collaborated with brands like Asprey and Thomas Goode, founded the Ting Ying gallery, and is featured in major …

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Tosh Hall - Global Chief Creative Officer at JKR 47:58

4M ago47:58

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Send us a text In the final episode of this series, Claire sits down with Tosh Hall, global chief creative officer at JKR, an agency that has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and winner of multiple top design awards, including Creative Review’s Design Studio of the Year and Ad Age’s A-list Design and Branding Agenc…

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Helen Keyes - Brand Consultant & Ex - Global Head of Brand, Communications and Digital Design at Philips 57:58

4M ago57:58

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Send us a text In our latest episode, Claire speaks to Helen Keyes, who was most recently the global head of brand, communications and digital design at Philips, where she was also part of the award-winning Philips Design leadership team. She has contributed to major brands along the way including Royal Mail, Mazda, Scandinavian Airlines, and the F…

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Dave Recchia, Executive Creative Director at The Team 53:09

4M ago53:09

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Send us a text This week, Claire sits down with Dave Recchia, Executive Creative Director at creative brand consultancy The Team. An award-winning creative director and author, Dave takes us on a journey from his early days in Australia to a 27-year career at The Team in London - shaping iconic brands like Heathrow Airport, McLaren Formula One, Nat…

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Claire Parker, Group Creative Partner at The Chase - Live from the Northern Design Festival 52:10

4M ago52:10

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Send us a text In this episode, recorded live at the Northern Design Festival, Claire met up with Claire Parker, Group Creative Partner at The Chase. Claire shares her globe-trotting and award-winning career to date. With over 30 years in the industry, working in major cities including Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and New York, Claire ha…

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Marc Català - Mucho. Live from OFFF Barcelona 43:19

5M ago43:19

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Send us a text Last week at in sunny Barcelona, My Life in Design was recorded live at OFFF with special guest: Marc Català. In this in-person episode, Marc shares the story behind co-founding Mucho - a global design agency with studios in Barcelona, San Francisco, and Melbourne, and a collective of 11 partners. With award-winning work for brands l…

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Claire Robertshaw - Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners 1:02:28

5M ago1:02:28

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Send us a text This week, Claire met up with Claire Robertshaw, Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners - the world’s most awarded brand design agency. Claire leads the London studio, overseeing creative excellence across one of the most dynamic teams in the industry. She's also a powerful advocate for gender equality, education, …

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Katy Cowan - Founding editor of Creative Boom. 51:32

5M ago51:32

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Send us a text This week, Claire met up with the founding editor of Creative Boom, Katy Cowan. A huge creative industries cheer leader, Katy launched Creative Boom in 2009 as a platform to celebrate, support and inspire. Katy shares how she transitioned from broadcast journalism to PR, to founding Creative Boom. Why engagement and community are ess…

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Laura Stein - Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design. 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Send us a text This week Claire sat down with Laura Stein, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design. Laura’s work has earned recognition from D&AD and Cannes Lions. Beyond the studio, Laura has served on the board of the Advertising & Design Club of Canada and presented at leading conferences around the world, from Brand New to Design Thinking. S…

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Spencer Buck, Founder and Chief Creative Officer - Taxi Studio 46:29

6M ago46:29

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Send us a text This week, Claire sat down with Spencer Buck, founder and chief creative officer of the global brand consultancy, Taxi Studio. Spencer discusses the impact of support from key people in his life, from his parents, to art teachers, to industry professionals and his peers. Future trends in design, including the influence of technology …

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Debbie Millman - Renowned Designer, Author, Illustrator, Educator, & Host of Design Matters Podcast. 1:00:35

6M ago1:00:35

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Send us a text This week, Claire met up with Debbie Millman, the renowned designer and the host of Design Matters. Debbie hosts one of the world's longest-running podcasts and the OG design podcast, which has featured nearly 700 influential creatives and won multiple prestigious awards. She is the author of eight books and has also received the Aud…

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Design Industry Leader - Jonathan Sands OBE 47:30

6M ago47:30

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Send us a text This week Claire met up with with design industry leader Jonathan Sands, former chair of Elmwood, who led the international brand design consultancy for 40 years, completing a management buyout in 1989 and selling the global business in 2021. Awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to the creative industries, he has worked with major bra…

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Vuokko Aro - Chief Design Officer at Monzo 53:42

6M ago53:42

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Send us a text This week Claire caught up with Vuokko Aro, the Chief Design Officer at Monzo. She helps the bank’s leadership team use design as a strategic lever across the company as it scales. This all helped Monzo win Marketing Society brand of the year in 2024. Vuokko discusses her unconventional path into her current career, from studying eco…

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Kwame Taylor-Hayford - Co-Founder of Kin & D&AD President 36:35

6M ago36:35

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Send us a text In the first of a new season, Claire sat down with Kwame in front of a live audience in New York to share his life in design… so far. Kwame is the first US D&AD President, and also the co-founder of Kin, a creative company that drives positive change in business and culture. He shares his early influences in design and talks about hi…

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Christian Ethics?! 58:30

7M ago58:30

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Y’all, living like Jesus ain’t for the weak! In this episode of She Laughs Podcast, Kristal & Tanisha break down Romans 12 and what it REALLY means to walk the walk—not just talk the talk. From loving folks who get on your nerves to blessing people who don’t deserve it (whew, help us Lord!), we’re talking all things Christian Ethics. Be sure to sha…

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It's an open book test! 49:30

8M ago49:30

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In this week's episode of the She Laughs Podcast, Kristal and Tanisha continue to explore the theme of discernment, reflecting on the importance of staying grounded in faith and preparation as the new year unfolds. They discuss prophetic insights about 2025 and why this year is pivotal for spiritual growth, and they share strategies for navigating …

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Henry Steiner, Founder of Steiner&Co 28:49

10M ago28:49

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Send us a text In the final episode of this series, Claire has the honour of speaking to Henry Steiner, founder of Steiner&Co, also known as the ‘Father of Hong Kong Graphic Design. Fresh from being the subject of a recent exhibition at the M+ gallery in Hong Kong, 90-year-old Henry shares his long and insightful journey in design, starting with be…

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Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe - Co-Founders of Wiedemann Lampe. 1:01:59

11M ago1:01:59

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe, who co-founded the design agency Wiedemann Lampe. They share their lives in design and the evolution of their studio working in the cultural space and the skill of being able to articulate intangible things. They share their share the impact of starting their careers in t…

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Learning to suffer well 44:48

11M ago44:48

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In this episode of She Laughs, Kristal and Tanisha tackle one of the toughest questions Christians often face: "How can a loving God allow suffering?" They dive deep into the struggles many Christians face when navigating life's toughest challenges. Sharing Biblical insights, this episode is a reminder that even in times of tension, we can trust th…

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Julia Beardwood - Founder of Beardwood&Co 47:20

11M ago47:20

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Send us a text This week Claire sat down with Julia Beardwood, founder of New York agency Beardwood&Co, to hear her unconventional journey into design, via mathematics and marketing, to advertising, then the switch to branding at Landor. She shares the secrets behind her transition into the world of brand design (and her move to New York from the U…

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Dick Powell - Co-Founder of Seymour Powell 44:34

11M ago44:34

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Send us a text This week on the podcast Claire sat down with Dick Powell, co-founder of product design and innovation agency Seymour Powell, to talk all things design. Dick talks about everything from design education to founding a business, working on designs for spaceships, and what ‘brand’ actually means to him. He shares his early interest in d…

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Be a disciple Pt. 2 59:44

11M ago59:44

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Stepping up, embracing your faith, and challenging yourself to grow, even when it's hard has many benefits. The twosome are joined by a special guest, to dive deeper into the discipleship topic, and not only are gems dropped but laughs are shared. Fam, can you guess who the special guest is? Be sure to share, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on all s…

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Fe Amarante - Founder and Principal of Experimenta 42:41

11M ago42:41

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Fe Amarante founder and principal of Experimenta, whose career spans major companies like Coca-Cola, Danone, and The Hershey Company. Now running her own agency, Experimenta, focusing on sustainable creativity, she shared her life in design so far. Fe talks about the evolving perception of in-house crea…

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Ian Ritchie - Designer & Co-Founder JKR 1:04:51

12M ago1:04:51

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with design legend Ian Ritchie to talk about his life in design, from his early experiences of earning his way with signwriting, to art school and the evolution and growth of design agency JKR. Ian shares his story of JKR, from co-founding, to the challenges and the big decisions made to enable success. He t…

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Be a disciple Pt.1 44:08

12M ago44:08

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What is a disciple? Is it important to the body of Christ? Join Kristal and Tanisha as they discuss these questions in this episode. Be sure to share, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on all social media platforms. Facebook: She Laughs Podcast, @shelaughspodcast Follow the #troublesometwosome @iamkristalcharmaine, @sheistanishaj Ways to support She L…

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Jolene Delisle - Founder and Creative Director of New York’s The Working Assembly. 32:21

12M ago32:21

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Send us a text This week Claire sits down with Jolene Delisle, founder and creative director of New York’s The Working Assembly. Jolene shares her journey into the design and branding industry, from internships, to founding The Working Assembly in 2017 with the goal of supporting the start-up scene in New York at the time. Jolene talks about her co…

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Fred Gelli, co-founder and CEO of Tatil 51:09

12M ago51:09

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Send us a text This week, Claire meets up with Fred Gelli, co-founder and CEO of Brazil’s largest independent design agency, Tatil. Fred shares his journey from engineering, to discovering his passion for design and co-founding an agency, and working on major projects including the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Rio Carnival, and a 17-year collaboration wi…

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Holy Spirit Activate! 36:10

1y ago36:10

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They've talked about the Holy Spirit before, but now Kristal and Tanisha dive deeper into the conversation. It's time to activate the Holy Spirit! Be sure to share, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on all social media platforms. Facebook: She Laughs Podcast, @shelaughspodcast Follow the #troublesometwosome @iamkristalcharmaine, @sheistanishaj Ways to…

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Joanne Chan - CEO of Turner Duckworth 1:00:06

1y ago1:00:06

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Send us a text This week Claire catches up with Joanne Chan CEO of Turner Duckworth. Joanne shares her journey from fine arts to the world of design and working with some major brands like Coca-Cola and Amazon. She talks about how her background in fine arts helped lead to success in the competitive design industry. How brands need to evolve and wh…

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Domenic Lippa - Pentagram partner (and Chair). LIVE at the London Design Festival. 51:28

1y ago51:28

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Send us a text My Life in Design is back - recorded LIVE at the London Design Festival with designer Domenic Lippa, Pentagram partner (and chair) and Festival design director. Earlier this week we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a LIVE podcast recording of ‘My Life in Design’ as part of the London Design Festival. Marking the 50th episode and …

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It's getting weird ... part infinity! 45:38

1y ago45:38

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We back!! Yes, the troublesome twosome is back for a new season and they are talking about the weird events that have occurred this year. Fam, no one saw any of this coming! Be sure to share, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on all social media platforms. Facebook: She Laughs Podcast, @shelaughspodcast Follow the #troublesometwosome @iamkristalcharma…

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Mauro Porcini, Senior VP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo. 1:00:21

1+ y ago1:00:21

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Send us a text In the final episode of the series, Claire sits down with Mauro Porcini, Senior VP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo. Mauro shares his journey of how he discovered design as a career, and how he arrived at PepsiCo with an ambition to reshape innovation at the company by leveraging design and introducing a design culture. He talks a…

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Ekaterina Solomeina, co-founder of Future London Academy. 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

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Send us a text This week, Claire sits down with Ekaterina Solomeina, co-founder of Future London Academy. Ekaterina shares her life in design from Russia to London, from agency to in-house. She shares her discovery of design as a career through early experiences of coding and website design, and her experiences of working with two original design p…

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Alex Moulton - Chief Creative Officer at Trollbäck+Company 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Send us a text This week on Claire sits down with Alex Moulton, chief creative officer at Trollbäck+Company in NYC. Alex shares his life in design, from filmmaking and sonic branding, to full brand experience. Links: Red Setter dba Trollbäck+CompanyBy Claire Blyth / Alex Moulton

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Alex Center - Founder of CENTER. 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

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Send us a text This week Claire sits down with Alex Center, founder of design agency CENTER. Alex shares his life in design, from a dream internship working on the New York Knicks, to his time at the Coca-Cola Company building iconic drinks brands like vitaminwater and POWERAID, to the founding of CENTER in 2017. Links: Red Setter dba Center…

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Joshua Breidenbach - Co-Founder of Rice 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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Send us a text This week Claire chats with Joshua Breidenbach, from Vietnam’s Rice. Joshua shares his life in design, from early family influences, to the messages of punk music, and a pivotal project with Coca-Cola that marked the official founding of Rice. Links: Red Setter dba RiceBy Claire Blyth / Joshua Breidenbach

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Joy Nazzari - Founder of DNCO 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

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Send us a text This week on ‘My Life in Design’ Claire catches up with Joy Nazzari of DNCO to discuss her life in design, and her unusual route into the industry from a start in tech investment banking. Joy shares stories from her childhood, including an Easter Egg hunt at Walter Landor’s home (the founder of the legendary agency Landor). She talks…

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Hamish Campbell, VP Executive Creative Director of Pearlfisher NYC. 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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Send us a text This week Claire chats with Hamish Campbell, VP executive creative director of Pearlfisher NYC. Hamish recounts his life in design and how a love for art evolved into a career in graphic design, blending the precision of engineering with the creativity of visual art. Links: Red Setter dba Pearlfisher…

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Kerry Bolt and Shaun Bowen - co-founders of B&B studio 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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Send us a text This week Claire chats with Kerry and Shaun, co-founders of B&B Studio, about their journeys into design and the founding of their award-winning studio. They share insights into their first client, Bear, which went on to win the DBA Grand Prix at the Design Effectiveness Awards. Links: Red Setter dba B&B Studio…

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Emily Rickard, CEO of BUCK 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Emily Rickard, CEO of BUCK. Emily talks about her career journey, from filmmaking aspirations to fashion journalism and TV production in Australia, to leading a global creative powerhouse that is BUCK. Links: Red Setter dba BUCKBy Claire Blyth / Emily Rickard

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Mary Lewis, Creative Director of Lewis Moberly. 1:16:12

1+ y ago1:16:12

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Send us a text In the first episode of the new series, Claire meets up with design legend Mary Lewis, creative director of Lewis Moberly. Mary talks about her early years living on a farm and her fascination with branded goods. Going to art college and then moving down to art school in Camberwell, London. And her time as a graphic design teacher be…

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Let them meet Him first! #hegetsusad 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

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Fam, do you remember the Superbowl Ads? Well there's one in particular that caused some issues amongst the christian community. Listen as Kristal and Tanisha talk about, He Gets Us. Follow us on all social media platforms. Facebook: She Laughs Podcast, @shelaughspodcast Follow the #troublesometwosome @iamkristalcharmaine, @sheistanishaj Ways to sup…

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Whistle Blowing Season #2023recap 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Happy New Year Fam! Welcome to 2024. This is going to be an interesting year simply based on how last year was and ended. We did not see that coming lol. Let's recap and discuss what Kristal and Tanisha see happening in 2024. It's going to be a wild and bumpy ride! Follow us on all social media platforms. Facebook: She Laughs Podcast, @shelaughspod…

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Dines - Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Studio BLUP 54:59

2y ago54:59

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Send us a text In the final episode of the series episode, Claire meets up with digital artist Dines, co-founder and chief creative officer of Studio BLUP. He shares his journey from discovering his passion for design at a young age to establishing a successful creative company. Dines discusses the challenges he’s faced, the importance of resilienc…

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Marina Willer - partner at Pentagram 41:49

2y ago41:49

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Marina Willer, partner at Pentagram. Marina talks about growing up in a creative house in Brazil and being influenced by the politics and injustice there at the time. She talks about moving to the UK to study at the Royal College of Art, working at Wolff Olins, and becoming a partner at Pentagram. Links…

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Cat How, Founder & ECD of How & How. 39:36

2y ago39:36

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Cat How, Founder & ECD of branding agency How & How. Cat talks about her route into design through journalism, ecommerce, and shared office spaces. She discusses her experience at Central St Martins studying for her Masters, and starting How & How during lockdown. Links: Red Setter dba How & How Podcast…

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Rejane Dal Bello of Studio Rejane Dal Bello. 43:43

2y ago43:43

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with Rejane Dal Bello. Rejane talks about how she thought she’d be a dentist as a child but found a love of art on an exchange year in the US. She talks about her time at NYC’s School of Visual Arts being taught by Milton Glaser, moving to the Netherlands and working at Studio Dumbar, setting up her own stud…

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Stefan Sagmeister - Design Hero 1:02:24

2y ago1:02:24

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Send us a text This week Claire meets up with a personal design hero of hers – Stefan Sagmeister. Stefan talks about his experiences of working with Lou Reed and The Rolling Stones, On the importance of finding something in your life that you’re good at, and working on it to be better, on creative sabbaticals (Stefan has one every 7 years) and his …

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