Episode 532 – Negotiation Secrets Every Designer Needs with Carina Gardner & Susie Tomenchuk

Ready to stop leaving money on the table? In this episode, Carina Gardner sits down with negotiation expert Susie Tomenchuk to share proven strategies every designer needs. From handling pricing pushback to confidently closing deals, you’ll learn how to protect your value, get paid what you’re worth, and negotiate like a pro.

Learn more about Susie at https://www.susietomenchok.com.

Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

Episode 531 Feeling Invisible? 3 Marketing Layers You Need

Tired of feeling like no one sees your work? In this episode, Carina Gardner reveals the three essential marketing layers every creative needs to get noticed, build an audience, and turn followers into customers. Simple, actionable steps to make sure you’re no longer invisible in your industry.

Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

Episode 530 Is It Too Late To Start A Design Career?

Think you’ve missed your chance to become a designer? Think again. In this episode, Carina Gardner breaks down why it’s never too late to start a design career, the surprising advantages of starting later in life, and the exact steps to get moving now. Whether you’re 25 or 65, your creative future starts today.

Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

Episode 529 Designing While Momming – How I Built My Business With Kids At Home

Balancing diapers and deadlines isn’t easy, but it’s possible—and even rewarding. In this episode, Carina Gardner shares how she built a thriving design business while raising kids at home. From time management hacks to mindset shifts, you’ll hear the strategies that kept her creative career moving forward without sacrificing family.

Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com