Creative Legends
Creative Legends
Podcast Description
A raw, honest, and inspiring podcast where creative professionals share the real side of being a creative professional—the wins, the fails, and design tales. Hosted by CJ Cawley, a logo and brand designer who’s been through the wringer, Creative Legends dives deep into the journeys of logo designers, brand identity experts, and creative minds from around the world.
If you're a creative looking for motivation, real talk, and a bit of chaos, this is the podcast for you.
No fluff. No ego. Just creative legends sharing their truth.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the realities of freelance design, overcoming setbacks, and the intricacies of building a creative career. Episodes cover specific stories, like Jack Chitty's transition from zero clients to designing for global brands, discussing serious topics like burnout and external validation alongside inspiring breakthroughs.
A raw, honest, and inspiring podcast where creative professionals share the real side of being a creative professional—the wins, the fails, and design tales. Hosted by CJ Cawley, a logo and brand designer who’s been through the wringer, Creative Legends dives deep into the journeys of logo designers, brand identity experts, and creative minds from around the world.
If you’re a creative looking for motivation, real talk, and a bit of chaos, this is the podcast for you.
No fluff. No ego. Just creative legends sharing their truth.
Being a graphic designer on social media isn’t as easy as it looks…In Part 2 of my conversation with Jack Chitty (@chittco), we dive deep into the brutal reality of building a freelance graphic design career online—the hate comments, the self-doubt, the validation trap, and how social media can either make or break you as a creative.Jack opens up about: How going viral almost destroyed his confidence The imposter syndrome that still haunts him Why designers obsess over numbers (and why it’s dangerous) The real reason clients find him through social media His game-changing mindset shift for staying creativeIf you've ever felt burnt out, stuck chasing likes, or doubted your own skills, then buckle up matey. Being a successful designer isn’t about followers—it’s about the work.
Watch Part 1 Here: • From ZERO Clients to Designing Logos … 
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