Always Sunday
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA look at the stories behind successful creative entrepreneurs.
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New ambitions
August 27, 2019 01:30 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBHey there! It has been quite the year around here! I know it’s been a while since the last episode, so we’re going to take it easy today. Keeping up with a daily show was also starting to get increasingly difficult with a toddler at home and another on the way. We were expecting our second baby in about 8 weeks when I silently decided to put the podcast on hold. Now, fast forward a short 6 months and our lives look entirely different. Our daughter is starting pre-school this week,...
Is a social media detox right for me?
February 04, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBHow do you create room in your day to day to focus on what's most important? For me, that has always meant controlling who has access and can make requests for my time. That's generally easy to manage by configuring notifications on my phone, being consistent about the types of events I accept in my calendar and enabling "Do not Disturb" on my phone to protect time that is strictly reserved for family. All things that help optimize my day and allow room to create. But still, none of...
Dealing with creative doubt
January 31, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBIt took a lot for me to publish the first episode of the podcast. And although it gets easier over time, that tension I feel right before I hit publish remains. At times I think that I’m over it, especially when I get into a rhythm, but it always returns as soon as I slow down. I think everyone in the creative field feels the same thing. Some are just better at managing it– or ignoring it.
What it means to be creative - Part 3: You're always creating your next masterpiece
January 29, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBMerriam-Webster describes a Masterpiece as: a work done with extraordinary skill especially : a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master Guilds played essential roles in towns as they attempted to maintain standards. They were prevalent during the Middle Ages, a period that began with the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD and lasted about 1,000 years until about 1450 AD. The Gu...
Three takeaways from having a daily project
January 23, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBI had an opportunity over the long holiday weekend to reflect on the podcast's progress since launch, and these are the three things I learned after reviewing stats and listener feedback. Show up consistently. I've received so many messages from people letting me know that they are listening and then share a part of their story with me. Either because a specific topic resonated with them or to say that they found inspiration through the show. Be intentional about what you create....
Slack has a new logo
January 17, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBSlack unveiled their new logo yesterday, and the internet had a lot to say. In this episode, I share my personal view on redesigns and briefly touch on how we can learn from watching companies go through a rebranding process by studying them and understanding why they might have made the decisions that they did. In a blog post titled "Say hello, new logo," Slack writes "Firstly, it’s not change for the sake of change. That said, change is inevitable, and something to be embraced, e...
New website this Friday
January 16, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBWe're in the middle of heavy rain this week and I'm making progress on the new website.
Working on a website
January 15, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBI originally started using my personal website to help feature the podcast episodes, but I believe it may be time to set up proper website for it.
What it means to be creative - Part 2: A letter to my brain
January 14, 2019 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBDear Brain, It’s been too long since we’ve sat down to talk. There were a lot of things in my life that needed my attention, but that’s no excuse. I know that you must have felt like I was pushing you aside. I didn’t mean to ignore you. I’m sorry about that. We had a good run together. You’ve always been there when I need you, but it seems like we've fallen off the path lately. I recognize now that I’ve taken you for granted. I wasn’t treating you well and pushed you to your limi...
Side project hustle
January 11, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBLast nights "Disigner Meetups" at Disneyland was a lot of fun. Hanging out with friends and catching up on what everyone is doing gave me time to reflect on everything that’s happened the past two weeks since the launch of the podcast and I’ve just really been enjoying this process.
Design meets and swag
January 10, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBToday is going to be an easy day for me. I have a couple of meetings with the team during the day and then a meetup at Disneyland in the evening. Oh, and swag!
Podcast topics and recording
January 09, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBYesterday was another big day traffic day for the podcast so I thought I would give you all some insights into the topics and shows I'm working on and how I record my episodes. At the time of recording this episode, I have 20+ shows in some stage of planning.
Working on projects for yourself
January 08, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBLooking back I can see the most growth when I've worked on projects for myself — projects where I was invested in them and built around goals and internal pressures rather than external. Only then have I have honestly been able to push myself beyond my limits and grow within my field.
I chose family
January 07, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBToday I talk about trying to make the right decisions. When you get deep into a project there are times when you need to push and grind it out, and there are times when you have to slow down and take a step back. That's what I did this weekend.
Being authentic
January 04, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBToday I want to talk about this shorter format and why I decided to include it this season. It's only the 3rd episode, but I hope you're enjoying the new season so far.
New Year's goals
January 03, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBHappy New Year! Here's a short update on me, what my year was like, and what I'm looking forward to this year.
What it means to be creative - Part 1: Why I create
January 01, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBIt was a slow weekday morning. I sat quietly at my desk with a cup of coffee in front of me while I watched my inbox download my email just like I did every morning- 15, 25, 50, 100… 172 emails. And while I should have started prioritizing them, instead, I sat there. My mind wandered down a path I hadn’t explored before. I asked myself, is what I’m doing worth it? Am I fulling my purpose? What is my purpose? Those are big questions and I had no idea how to begin answering them. I c...
Jason Frostholm - What it's like podcasting and giving back to the design community
December 12, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, I chat with Jason Frostholm. He's a designer, freelancer, and host of the Creative South Podcast. In this episode, we talk about how he started his podcast and the opportunities we have to learn from our guests. He also shares some big news about where the podcast is going next so be sure to listen to the end. his freelance workshop and advice on how to manage projects and work with clients. We also go in-depth on how freelancing can affect relationships and how to bala...
Peter Deltondo - Freelancing and Work-life balance
November 26, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week, I chat with designer Peter Deltondo. He's the lead designer at GoFundMe, a freelancer, and part of the Creative South Conference team. In this episode, we talk about his freelance workshop and advice on how to manage projects and work with clients. We also go in-depth on how freelancing can affect relationships and how to balance projects when life happens. About Peter Deltondo peterdeltondo.com Dribbble Instagram
Kendall Hanna - Personal storytelling, successful clients, and building community
July 23, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week, I chat with photographer and videographer Kendall Hanna. She describes herself as a Canon slingin' photographer and human tumbleweed, traveling all over country producing shoots for her clients at Kendall Hanna Photography. In this episode, we talk about the importance of knowing yourself and how to tell your story, and how this can lead to finding clients that are the right fit for your freelance business. We also talk about finding strength by building community and su...
Dennis Cortés - How to find focus and the challenges of UX in product design
July 17, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week, I chat with product designer Dennis Cortés. He's a product designer at MetaLab, blogs weekly sharing tips and insights on design, and produces music. In this episode, we talk about some of the UX challenges in product design and the process required outside of the obvious visual tasks that can sometimes be overlooked. We also cover other interesting areas presenting challenges for UX like VR, AR, and home assistants. About Dennis Cortés cortes.us Instagram Twitter ...
Brad Woodard - His path as an illustrator, design school, and teaching others
April 09, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week, I chat with illustrator Brad Woodard. He is 1/2 of Brave the Woods- a design and illustration studio that he runs along with his wife, Krystal. Together, they form a studio of friendly folks who aim to make the world a better, more colorful place. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing and the influence that his mother, a successful artist herself, had in his life, his process working with clients, and what it’s like teaching other young illustrators. About Brad...
Lessons learned in my first year creating content
April 02, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBAs a designer, it’s easy to want to make things perfect before putting them out. After all, all of our favorite products are well polished and full of delightful details. And all of that is great unless it prevents you from actually starting and reaching your goals. I’m so happy to get season 2 kicked off. And to be honest, it’s been a long time coming. Relaunching my podcast with the 2nd season is my excuse for reviving my content. Last year, I set off on this adventure to live s...
How many freelance clients should you have at one time?
May 26, 2017 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBIn this episode, I talk about the number of clients you should have at one time and how to balance them if you are doing it full-time.
The motivation behind my project
May 25, 2017 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this episode, I talk about the motivation behind my project. I believe that every author, songwriter, cinematographer etc is a story teller and should consider themselves content creators.
Doing the work
May 24, 2017 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBIn this episode, I talk about how David Lynch drags the audience through a scene to prove a point and what we can take away from it.
Finding consistency in your projects
May 23, 2017 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about consistency with your projects and how I go about it. Changing your mindset goes a long way towards ensuring your own success.
A new podcast, Daily Standup progress, and showing up every day
May 22, 2017 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about the progress I've made with #dailystandup and a new podcast.
Heads down and focused
May 18, 2017 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBIn this episode, I talk about organizing projects with Asana for the sake of order not scheduling. I'm also focused on making progress on projects before the end of the week.
On productivity with Asana and task lists
May 16, 2017 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBIn this episode, I talk about managing tasks as a freelancer or business owner using Asana and tasks lists.
Reminders about what's truly important
May 15, 2017 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBIn this episode, I talk about how I spent Mother's day weekend and reminders about what's truly important to me.
Thank you Design Inc!
May 11, 2017 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBIn this episode, I touch a bit on the news that came out of Design Inc. yesterday. I had the opportunity to watch them build the platform from a distance and even spoke with the team at various stages. I know how hard they worked and it shows. They were able to produce high-quality work for a good amount of time. It's not often you see great people pull together to build a team as strong as this one.
How to tell the story behind a project
May 09, 2017 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBIn this episode, I talk about my projects and how to best show and tell their story.
Episode One
May 08, 2017 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBThis is episode one of the #dailystandup. I'm moving towards improving the series and making a podcast out of it. In this episode, I talk about my strategies behind all of the content I'm producing.