Podcast

Two Cranky Creatives: Real Talk & Practical Advice for Surface Designers and Creative Entrepreneurs

Author: Toni Federico
Feed episode count: 43
Official site: https://twocrankycreatives.libsyn.com
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Summary

In Two Cranky Creatives, two seasoned creative entrepreneurs, Carrie & Toni, pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of building a creative business. Expect unfiltered, real talk about the challenges, victories, and everything in between that comes with being a creative entrepreneur. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the creative hustle, join us for candid conversations that go beyond the usual sugar-coated advice.

Episodes

Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky Mythbusting: You Don't Need Illustrator to Thrive In Surface Design

Duration seconds: 2925
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-mythbusting-you-dont-need-illustrator-to-thrive-in-surface-design

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Without a Compass: Real Talk About Building a Surface Design Business w/Elizabeth Silver

Duration seconds: 3465
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-without-a-compass-real-talk-about-building-a-surface-design-business-welizabeth-silver

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS: Cranky & Controversial: Calling Out the Creative Course Boom

Duration seconds: 3516
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/bonus-cranky-controversial-calling-out-the-creative-course-boom

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Cautious: How Creatives Can Spot Scams Before They Spiral

Duration seconds: 3519
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-cautious-how-creatives-can-spot-scams-before-they-spiral

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Conflicted: When Your Dream Job Isn't a Dream Anymore w/Stacie Bloomfield

Duration seconds: 3020
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-conflicted-when-your-dream-job-isnt-a-dream-anymore-wstacie-bloomfield

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Unpaid: Practical Advice for Dealing with Clients Who Ghost on Invoices

Duration seconds: 4302
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-unpaid-practical-advice-for-dealing-with-clients-who-ghost-on-invoices

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Chaotic: Finding Time to Make Art When Life Gets Messy w/Lisa Bardot

Duration seconds: 4090
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-chaotic-finding-time-to-make-art-when-life-gets-messy-wlisa-bardot

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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky About Taxes: Practical Tax Truths Every Creative Needs to Hear w/Hannah Cole

Duration seconds: 4579
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-about-taxes-practical-tax-truths-every-creative-needs-to-hear-whannah-cole

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky, Creative, & Still Human: AI's Impact on Surface Design & What Creative Entrepreneurs Need to Know w/Ness Stoilova

Duration seconds: 3735
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-creative-still-human-ais-impact-on-surface-design-what-creative-entrepreneurs-need-to-know

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky and Legally Obligated: The Marketing Demands You Didn't See Coming

Duration seconds: 3018
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-legally-obligated-the-marketing-demands-you-didnt-see-coming

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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS: Cranky & Informed: The Cranks React to the Surface Design Industry Survey

Duration seconds: 4963
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/bonus-cranky-informed-the-cranks-react-to-the-surface-design-industry-survey

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Jan 28, 2026 · not_requested

Imperfect and Cranky: Breaking the Perfection Trap w/Cat Coquillette

Duration seconds: 3744
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/imperfect-and-cranky-wcat-coquillete

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Jan 14, 2026 · not_requested

Cranky but Creative: Practical Advice About Artist Royalties

Duration seconds: 3435
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-but-creative-practical-advice-about-artist-royalties

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Dec 17, 2025 · not_requested

REDUX: Pitching Schedules and Seasonal Design w/Mandy Corcoran

Duration seconds: 2802
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-wmandy-corcoran

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Dec 12, 2025 · not_requested

BONUS: Cranky and Color-Blind: Why Pantone's "Cloud Dancer" Misses the Mark

Duration seconds: 3239
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/bonus-cranky-and-color-blind-why-pantones-cloud-dancer-misses-the-mark

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Dec 3, 2025 · not_requested

REDUX: Designing for Trends w/Cat Coquillette

Duration seconds: 3436
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/redux-designing-for-trends-wcat-coquillette

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Nov 19, 2025 · not_requested

REDUX: The "Draw Every Day" Myth

Duration seconds: 3442
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/redux-the-draw-every-day-myth

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Nov 5, 2025 · not_requested

REDUX: When Clients Think We Charge Too Much

Duration seconds: 3850
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/redux-when-clients-think-we-charge-too-much

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Oct 22, 2025 · not_requested

REDUX: Stolen Art, Copyright Infringement, and more.

Duration seconds: 3920
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/stolen-art-rerun

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Oct 8, 2025 · not_requested

Cranky and FOMO-Free: Confronting Hustle Culture

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-fomo-free

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Sep 24, 2025 · not_requested

Chronically Cranky: Managing chronic illness while building a creative career

Duration seconds: 3013
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/chronically-cranky

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Sep 10, 2025 · not_requested

Cranky and Contract-Savvy: The hidden gotchas in creative contracts

Duration seconds: 3148
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/cranky-and-contract-savvy

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Aug 27, 2025 · not_requested

How Cranky Creatives Stay Paid w/Kay Wolfersperger: Multiple Income Streams as a Creative Entrepreneur

Duration seconds: 3426
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/how-cranky-creatives-stay-paid-wkay-wolfersperger

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Aug 20, 2025 · not_requested

Colorfully Cranky: Using Color in Design w/Ana Bianchi

Duration seconds: 3695
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/colorfully-cranky-wana-bianchi

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Aug 13, 2025 · not_requested

Unpacking "Cranky": How to Stay Professional and Calm as a Creative Entrepreneur with Nate Padavik & Salli Swindell

Duration seconds: 3411
Source: https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/unpacking-cranky-with-nate-padavik-salli-swindell

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