Ep. 15 – Know Thy Creative Self: Naoma Serna-Zahn on Standing Out as a Creative скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep. 15 – Know Thy Creative Self: Naoma Serna-Zahn on Standing Out as a Creative

In this episode of The Flame Podcast, host Bob Raynor talks with Naoma Serna-Zahn, founder of the branding agency Nuevo, about creativity, confidence, and career longevity in today’s design industry. They discuss why designers struggle to stand out, how networking actually works behind the scenes, the impact of “design by committee,” and why separating self-worth from creative work is essential. Naoma also shares her perspective on AI in design, women in business, professional etiquette, and how travel and curiosity fuel better creative thinking. This episode is essential listening for designers, creative leaders, freelancers, and anyone navigating rejection, visibility, or career pivots in a rapidly changing creative industry. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:20 Late Night Reflections and Creative Connections 02:40 Building Community in Creativity 04:24 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 07:40 Women in Business: Challenges and Triumphs 11:50 Networking: The Key to Career Advancement 18:15 Navigating the Job Market as a Designer 18:56 The Impact of Design by Committee 22:04 The Importance of Creative Conviction 27:40 Navigating Client Relationships 31:26 The Importance of Communication in Design 35:23 Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Designer 39:56 Dealing with Rejection and Self-Worth 44:20 The Mindset of Entrepreneurship RESOURCES & LINKS • Episode page: https://www.theflamepod.com/episodes/[episode-slug]/ • Guest LinkedIn:   / naomaserna   • The Flame website: https://www.theflamepod.com/ • Subscribe on YouTube:    / @theflamepodcast   • Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iuYbVA... • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... If this helped you, please subscribe and share it with a friend who’s navigating a creative career change.