Debbie Millman Tells Us Why Design Matters

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Debbie Millman is a writer designer educator artist brand consultant and host of the podcast Design Matters Design Matters is one of the world s very first podcasts Broadcasting independently for 19 years the show is about how the world s most creative people design the arc of their lives On top of it all she has authored 6 books her latest one called Love Letter To a Garden comes out in April and is a definite shift from her previous works Which is no surprise to me because Debbie is the very definition of evolution constantly learning changing growing and all the while having a blast Debbie recounts her journey as a OG podcaster and explains her process of preparing deeply researched interviews that uncover her guests stories with authenticity and depth emphasizing the importance of respect and engagement in meaningful conversations Debbie also opens up about her latest book Love Letter to a Garden a visual and personal exploration of her quest to cultivate greenery in her life She discusses how gardening became a source of connection and creativity during the pandemic and how this new venture has inspired her future projects We also talk about what makes World kids so unique why we re both glad we didn t peak in high school how she designed her high school prom and why she is still keen to keep walking up the mountain A Love Letter to Gardening Debbie introduces her latest book She shares how the project began during the pandemic and how it combines illustrations photographs and stories 2 53 The Mental Health Benefits of Nature The therapeutic value of gardening practical advice for beginners how gardening has enriched Debbie s creative process and daily routine 5 56 The Origins and Evolution of Design Matters Debbie recounts the early days of Design Matters and describes its growth over 20 years chapters of the podcast s evolution 9 29 The Art of Interview Debbie shares her approach to conducting meaningful interviews She reveals the challenges of navigating interviews with unengaged guests and maintaining authenticity 12 27 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters Debbie offers candid advice for podcasters emphasizing the importance of passion preparation and perseverance she advises maintaining a day job to sustain creative freedom and avoiding the pressure of chasing trends or chart 20 45 Debbie s Creative Roots and World Upbringing Reflecting on her childhood in World how her high school and college experiences shaped her career path 24 39 Living a Creative Life Without Peaking Debbie s reflections on her ever-evolving career and her aspiration to continue climbing her creative mountain 38 36 Rapid Fast Round 39 13 Connect with Debbie Millman WebsiteInstagramLinkedInXThe Design Matters Podcast Get Debbie s books Let s talk Connect Instagram This podcast is produced by Ginni Media Click here to visit this podcast episode