Women at Work
It is crucial to act when things concern us. At Women at Work, we listen to what professional women want to say about jobs in creativity and design because we are willing to inspire others, empower those arriving, and fight the patriarchy with visibility and shared knowledge.
A podcast by Hey, hosted by Ane Guerra.
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Listening to our sixth episode feels more like attending a masterclass you can’t believe you’re in because it's so inspiring. Lisa Smith has that power; this branding and design genius puts as much passion into her thoughts as she does into her projects, all showing a bold, authentic, future-proof, impeccable concept, story, and design. This is a chance to squeeze as much inspiration as possible!
Is there anything nicer than shaping communication? Giving a shape to words? Cyla Costa knows a lot about this. This Brazilian designer, illustrator, typographer, and lettering artist has worked with some of the biggest brands and institutions, yet her work always retains a profoundly personal, artistic, and feminist touch. It's definitely right up our alley.
Happiness, joy, and humour are things to take very seriously. We can feel it in Noemie Le Coz’s work; a positive outlook on the job (and life in general) can inspire real change and maybe create the world we would love to live in. She is behind the bodycare brand Billie’s impeccable aesthetics; their ads, imagery, and Design are referenced worldwide because of their boldness and how they convey message and form. Speaking to her is like leaving fresh air in, and now her interview is available to you on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
The work of Sophie Douala, Artist and Creative Director, born in Cameroon, raised in France and settled in Berlin, reflects the absolute topicality of the creative voice that pivots between culture, identity, evolution and emotion. Indeed, this emotion comes through in her words; her energy, determination and strong delicacy are music to (creative) ears.
Designing something memorable yet simple and making it as long-lasting as the first Google logo (16 years of revolutionary years) seems an unfathomable task, and yet Ruth Kedar was able to do it just like she has faced every single project in her amazing career: with curiosity and a deep understanding of the context. Just… wow.
Listening to Natasha Jen is like attending a masterclass in design, the workspace, the past and the future of how businesses and creativity collide and everything else; she is a truly significant figure and has had a pivotal role in how design has evolved through her work. The right kind of inspiration for this 2025.
We do love a day out exploring the European creativity landscape, indeed. On the 21st of November, we were invited by the ADC*E to their 2024 Creativity festival under the “Agents of Change” topic. There, we were fortunate to have the chance to discuss the female experience in the creative world with the curator, Laura Visco, the Head of Innovation Lab at Amazon, Kate Mccagg and Aurora Straton, Creative Lead at Google, and now you can listen to them too, for this panel is available on Spotify, Pocket Casts and Apple Podcast thanks to Automattic <3 If you need some inspiration or want to listen to three incredibly wise women share their knowledge… you only have to press play.
Thanks to the ACD*E festival organisation and Automattic and RecLab Studios for making this happen. What a team.
Sometimes, dreams come true. Last July, we were invited to travel to New York to meet the Automatic team, our sponsors for whom we couldn’t be more thankful, at their breathtaking NoHo space in Manhattan. Moreover, we were able to record this episode with Beatriz Lozano, Alison Gragnano and Karla Cole, now available to all of you, in those HQs, in front of an audience that was a mix of old friends, women that have been part of this podcast and, of course, new friends. Our hearts were so full that it was challenging to find the words to express our gratitude to the whole production team, with a special mention to Vanessa, Maddie, and Tino. You people are the absolute best.
This extraordinary NYC episode is now available on Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your support, WAW fans. You are loved.
If there is a season, there is an ending to it. On this final episode, Verònica Fuerte and Ane Guerra, lead and host of Women at Work, chat about the inspiring knowledge collected this 2024 and many other bridges we’ve burnt and others we’ve built—all thanks to you and for you, our fantastic audience.
If you want to listen to a nice recap and some tea, you can do so on Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Apple Podcast. From RecLab Studios in Barcelona to the world.
How many times have you tried to conceal yourself a little bit to fit in? To tone down who you are to avoid discomforting others? We all have, to some extent. And if you’re a non-white female migrant, you probably know what Juana Roca speaks about. This creative talent, currently at Accept and Proceed, is a force of Nature. Everybody on this planet should listen to create a new future.
Our 12th episode (nearly the last one) is available on Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Apple Podcast. Thanks for your support, people. You are loved.
A good Project Manager can make your job easy; a great Project Manager can change your life. Colet Castaño, Project Manager Officer with a BA in Arts and Creative Industries Management, tells us about her day-to-day life and how an optimal environment based on empathy and understanding can be a life saviour for creative professionals.
This episode is as inspiring as it gets. If you want to listen to it, you can do so on Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Apple Podcast. From RecLab Studios in Barcelona to the world.
Sometimes, you just have to listen to your intuition, trust your gut, and go for it. Adriana Mora did that, and determination combined with great talent did the rest.
This generalist designer has merged disciplines to fulfill her creative needs, granting her clients like Apple, TikTok, and many more.✨
A deep sense of determination and serenity stems from Talia Cotton; she has always worked hard against difficult situations to walk her own path, and luck has been by her side ever since she decided to push forward and excel at everything she started. This designer, coder and educator mixes technology and creativity to create beautiful but, above all, meaningful work based on strategy and sense. If you’re looking for a role model… Here's a solid one.
If wealth was measured in good vibes, Shivani would be one of the richest people in the world. This typographer and Graphic Designer, currently working for Spotify and born in Mumbai (India), had a completely different destiny planned for her; but, as every good story goes, she took the lead on her own design. The rest is all about creativity, adaptations, and successful outcomes.
We need to constantly find sources of inspiration around us; Lulu is one of those. Born in India, this creative professional, VP at APAC Landor, is a brand and design consultant. Listening to her voice is finding a narration on excellent wisdom in life and how to approach challenges and everyday things with honesty, vulnerability and authenticity—food for your brain.
Half Argentinian and half German, Veronica Ditting combines intuition and rational thinking, passion and determination, creative direction and art design. Her exceptional eye for detail is present in all her projects, past and present, with a special mention to The Gentlewoman Magazine or Le Monde d’Hermès, turning everything Ditting does into timeless and pleasantly powerful.
Success means something different for everyone: that is the whole thing. Zuzanna Rogatty, for example, left Poland to pursue her path in New York and later moved to Honolulu to find the perfect match for her energy. Before staying safe, low profile and in her comfort zone, this designer, letterer and art director who comes from an artistic family and wants to challenge the limits of typography and the viewer decided to take a leap of faith. And isn’t that the basis for all great things to happen?
There are people born to lead, and then there are people born to teach leaders where to head. April Greiman has always been at the forefront of visual design, the Arts, media and, of course, technology; she was one of the first creators to use computers to make art using video, and she founded the New Age movement in the late 70s, just to mention a few. Above all, she is fueled by a miracle characteristic in human beings: curiosity.
Be sure to catch our new episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Your support is the only thing we need to keep working for a more inclusive, feminist and peaceful future.
Growth is not linear; paths are not straight either. Lozano, who was going to be a mechanical engineer, had a crush on typography, Design and technology when working towards a better society for undocumented immigrants, one of the most solid, free of judgment and authentic introductions to creativity we’ve heard. Questioning is part of the design process, isn’t it?
Everything we could say about Debbie Millman wouldn’t do justice to listening to her wisdom; this writer of 7 books, designer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the iconic podcast Design Matters is the best opening for season 4 we could ask for—the perfect dose of inspiration to change the world, little by little.
The 3rd season of Women at Work by Hey is finishing, so we wanted to do something different. Here you are, an unorthodox episode to say goodbye to this fantastic 2023 edition full of insider secrets of how we do what we do.
Most certainly, knowing what you want to be from a very young age can be a blessing. Sometimes, it can be a burden. In Jade Purple Brown’s case, it was the certification that determination, mixed with talent, a strong love for colour, bold images, a unique style and a voice full of conscience, was her winning leap of faith. Her work is a happy song that changes the world with a vintage touch.
Many things have changed in Journalism in the past 20 years; Gail Bichler, Creative Director at The New York Times Magazine, has witnessed and participated in the evolution from the most iconic print issues to digital storytelling and the finest content design. Never at Women at Work by Hey have we had such a great insight into the editorial design as Gail, so if you’re hungry for inspiration, listen to our latest episode.
A London-based art director, graphic communication designer, professor at Central Saint Martins and lecturer; that’s the fantastic Tina Touli. She’s worked for top international clients and runs her studio, all by understanding Design, style and the profession in her own terms. Listen to our latest interview if you need a healthy dose of determination and talent.
This might be one of the best interviews we’ve done at Women at Work, not because of us but because of our unending respect for Gail Anderson and her unique self. This Graphic Designer, writer, educator and Senior Art Director at Rolling Stone Magazine (one of the moments in a career full of outstanding work and international awards) will put a smile on your face. Seriously, a master's lesson.
A unique style, a mix of digital and analogue, the necessary amount of nostalgia and tones of awareness when scrolling through modern times: the recipe for Dahyun Hwang's success is simple and effective. This Berlin-based Korean Graphic Designer has found a personal voice and the confidence to passionately step into the world. And she's definitely got a lot to say.
If there was a rocket ship towards Eva's characters' planet, we would happily fasten our seatbelts. This Dutch 3D designer has worked with the best and top brands and has a surprising career story that many will find very inspiring, for it's one of determination and courage. Also, there is one big announcement in this episode. We wouldn't miss it if we were you 👀
Determination and talent fuelled by a clear mind and a fast brain; she is Astrid Stavro, awarded Graphic Designer, president of the International Society of Typographic Designers and Art Director, with names such as Pentagram, Atlas and Collins in her CV. A truly inspiring character, in her prolific career, she has worked for the very best striving for the very best. Take advantage of her insightful knowledge about nowadays landscape in the communications and Design fields; it's pure gold.
Is a person born with talent, or can you work so that, at one point, you have a huge one? Kelly Anna, the protagonist of our next Women at Work episode (now available), embodies both ideas. Her bold and, at the same time, delicate and elegant paintings and designs are a new breeze of fresh feminist air for an environment that has had a long time asking for it. Seriously, WHAT A LEGEND.
Rebeka Arce, multidisciplinary designer, on the importance of hard work and finding your own voice.
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