This week I’m joined by brand designer, speaker and Building Your Brand podcast host Liz Mosley for a chat about sexism in the graphic design industry, and why women are still having to work harder to be trusted, heard and taken seriously.

We talk about toxic agency culture, unconscious bias and the lack of women in senior creative roles. We also get into ageism, motherhood, caring responsibilities, the pressure to sacrifice everything for your work and why seeing women at different ages and stages of their careers matters.

06:25 Experiences of sexism in the design industry
09:03 The gender disparity in design leadership
11:47 Navigating career challenges as women
17:06 Social media and gender dynamics
20:11 Feedback and perceptions in professional settings
30:39 Navigating personal and professional feedback
33:02 Toxic work environments in design
35:45 The importance of supportive allies
37:35 Representation and diversity in design
39:01 Challenges of work-life balance for women
42:13 The cost of passion in creative industries
44:45 Visibility and mentorship in design

Find Liz
Website: www.lizmosley.net

Instagram: instagram.com/lizmosley

Podcast: www.buildingyourbrand.net

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