Design Of Podcast
Extraordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.
Design Of Podcast
Extraordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.
About Design Of Podcast
Extraordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.
The Design Of isnt a podcast about graphic design. Its about the intentional design of how we live, lead, createa nd pursue what matters most.Hosted by brand strategist and storyteller Justin Ahrens, The Design Of explores the moments, decisions, and values that shape how people find purpose, navigate change, and create meaningful impact in their lives and work.
Why Join Design Of Podcast as a Guest
Design, Leadership, and Growth Audience
You speak directly to listeners who care about Design, Leadership, and Personal Development-and who are actively redesigning how they live and work.
Story-First, Host-Guided Interviews
You get a thoughtfully prepared, narrative-style conversation with Justin Ahrens that pulls out your pivotal moments, not a surface-level Q&A.
Credibility Through Guest Roster
You're featured alongside guests like Pete Docter, Alice Cooper, Father Richard Rohr, and Olympic-level performers, reinforcing the weight of your own story.
Evergreen, Shareable Legacy Content
You leave with an episode that documents your life design and leadership philosophy-easy to share with your community, team, and future collaborators.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
The Design Of Your Life and Leadership
Explore how you intentionally designed your path-values, tradeoffs, and defining choices that shaped who you are as a leader and human.
Navigating Change, Risk, and Reinvention
Show listeners how you moved through uncertainty, reinvention, or high-stakes pivots without losing your sense of purpose.
Creative Practice and Human-Centered Impact
Unpack how you use your craft-business, art, teaching, or sport-to create meaningful, human-centered impact.
Legacy, Belonging, and What Matters Most
Reflect on the legacy you're building-personally and professionally-and how you want people to experience your work and presence.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners pause, re-evaluate what they're designing in their own lives and work, and walk away with practical, human-scale ways to pursue what matters most.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a strong fit if you lead a company or team, build a brand, create art, teach, coach, or innovate-and you're willing to talk honestly about how you intentionally designed your path.
Recent Episodes
S11 Episode 79: Jon Houghton - The Design Of Leadership Beyond Yourself
Design Of Podcast • Jul 31, 2026
S11 Episode 78: Dena Blevins - The Design Of Making Things That Matter
Design Of Podcast • Jun 24, 2026
S11 Episode 77: Nancy O'Connor - The Design Of Figuring It Out on Stage
Design Of Podcast • May 16, 2026
S11 Episode 76: Rhyon Nicole Brown - The Design Of Who Gets to Tell the Story
Design Of Podcast • Apr 30, 2026
S11 Episode 75: John Pobojewski- The Design Of Across Disciplines
Design Of Podcast • Apr 9, 2026
S11 Episode 74: Nathan Thornburgh - The Design Of Roads & Kingdoms
Design Of Podcast • Feb 25, 2026
S10 Episode 73: Sarah Kissko Hersh - The Design Of Getting Unstuck
Design Of Podcast • Dec 18, 2025
S10 Episode 72: Gordon Kaye - The Design Of Legacy and Clarity
Design Of Podcast • Nov 30, 2025
S10 Episode 71: TBD - The Design of People-First Events
Design Of Podcast • Nov 19, 2025
S10 Episode 70: Brian Singer - The Design Of Beauty and Provocation
Design Of Podcast • Nov 7, 2025
S10 Episode 69: Alyssa Low - The Design Of Bold Joy
Design Of Podcast • Oct 5, 2025
S10 Episode 68: Craig Frazier - The Design Of Clarity and Metaphor
Design Of Podcast • Sep 11, 2025
S10 Episode 67: Miss Katie Sings - The Design Of Feeling Enough
Design Of Podcast • Aug 27, 2025
S10 Episode 66: Doug Powell - The Design Of Leading What’s Next
Design Of Podcast • Aug 21, 2025
S10 Episode 65: Billy Oppenheimer - The Design Of The Work Is the Win
Design Of Podcast • Jul 8, 2025
S10 Episode 64: Jerry Takigawa - The Design Of Embracing Paradox and Personal Growth
Design Of Podcast • Jun 19, 2025
S10 Episode 63: Ali Schwanke of Simple Strat - The Design Of Marketing With Heart and Hustle
Design Of Podcast • May 28, 2025
S10 Episode 62: Peter Aguero of The Moth - The Design Of Authentic Storytelling
Design Of Podcast • May 15, 2025
S10 Episode 61: Scott Meyer of Chipp.ai- The Design Of AI as a Creative Partner
Design Of Podcast • Apr 27, 2025
S10 Episode 60: Ryan O'Neil of Sleeping At Last- The Design Of a Brand With Heart
Design Of Podcast • Apr 14, 2025
S9 Episode 59: Andy Stoll- The Design Of Social Entrepreneurship and Global Connector
Design Of Podcast • Dec 20, 2023
S9 Episode 58: Julie Sims- The Design of Leadership With Loyalty and Purpose
Design Of Podcast • Dec 3, 2023
S9 Episode 57: Christine Taylor - The Design of a Pop Culturist and Professional Fan
Design Of Podcast • Jul 30, 2023
S9 Episode 56: Debbie Millman - The Design of an Artist, Author, Designer, and Leading Podcaster
Design Of Podcast • Jun 1, 2023
S9 Episode 55: Ciara Panacchia - The Design Of a Bridge of Culture and Art
Design Of Podcast • Apr 3, 2023
S9 Episode 54: Steven Morris - The Design Of The Beautiful Business
Design Of Podcast • Mar 7, 2023
S8 Episode 53: Patty Lennon - The Design Of Creating Space for Receiving Magic in Life and Business
Design Of Podcast • Nov 30, 2022
S8 Episode 52: Travis Thrasher - The Design Of Writing, Collaborating, and Authoring Your Dream
Design Of Podcast • Oct 13, 2022
S8 Episode 51: Dessa - The Design Of a Unique Sound, Approach, and Style
Design Of Podcast • Aug 30, 2022
S8 Episode 50: David Wallace Haskins - The Design Of Light, Space, Time, and Sound
Design Of Podcast • Jul 29, 2022
S8 Episode 49: Melissa Coleman aka The Faux Martha - The Design Of Minimizing and Reducing an Ideal
Design Of Podcast • May 25, 2022
S8 Episode 48: James Tutson - The Design Of Discovering an Authentic Path and Voice
Design Of Podcast • Apr 25, 2022
S8 Episode 47: Carl Honoré - The Design Of Building a Slower (and Better) Life
Design Of Podcast • Mar 6, 2022
S7 Episode 46: Rachel Marie-Crane Williams - The Design Of Broadening Imagination and Openness
Design Of Podcast • Dec 22, 2021
S7 Episode 45: David Jon Walker - The Design of Lettering a New Career
Design Of Podcast • Nov 22, 2021
S7 Episode 44: Ed Hess - The Design Of Kindness and High Performance
Design Of Podcast • Oct 25, 2021
S7 Episode 43: Scott & Madison from eMite - The Design Of a Matchmaker for Donors and Charities
Design Of Podcast • Sep 1, 2021
S7 Episode 42: Stefan Mumaw - The Design Of a Storyteller, Speaker, and Idea Shaman
Design Of Podcast • Jul 19, 2021
S7 Episode 41: Ashley Easter - The Design Of a Survivor and Abuse Advocate
Design Of Podcast • May 27, 2021
S7 Episode 40: Sam Harrison - The Design Of Speaking as a Performance
Design Of Podcast • Apr 18, 2021
S6 Episode 39: David C. Baker - Advisor, Expert, Author
Design Of Podcast • Dec 7, 2020
S6 Episode 38: Dan Gable - Coach, Legend, Olympian
Design Of Podcast • Oct 9, 2020
S6 Episode 37: Vernon Lockhart - Creative Therapist, Mentor, Ultraman
Design Of Podcast • Sep 16, 2020
S6 Episode 36: Rudy Niswanger - NFL Lineman to CEO - Humble, Leader, Athlete
Design Of Podcast • Aug 19, 2020
S6 Episode 35: Christian Vande Velde - Professional Cyclist and Analyst - Cyclist, Olympian, Fan
Design Of Podcast • Jul 29, 2020
S6 Episode 34: Kathy Eldon - Founder of Creative Visions - Creative Activist, Filmmaker, Purposeful
Design Of Podcast • Jul 13, 2020
S6 Episode 33: Nichole Carter - Senior Program Director of BSCO - Family Advocate, Change Maker
Design Of Podcast • Jun 16, 2020
S6 Episode 32: Dr. JJ Peterson - Chief of Teaching at Storybrand - Storyteller, Author, Giggler
Design Of Podcast • May 6, 2020
S6 Episode 31: Britt Kulsveen - Chief Whiskey Officer - Authentic, Kentucky, Bourbon
Design Of Podcast • Mar 25, 2020
S5 Episode 30: Samantha Curley - Producer, Perspective Changer, Listener
Design Of Podcast • Dec 17, 2019
S5 Episode 29: Kerri Walsh Jennings - Olympian, Purpose, SixFeetOfSunshine
Design Of Podcast • Oct 17, 2019
S5 Episode 28: Hugh Weber - Optimist, Recovered Mercenary, Community Builder
Design Of Podcast • Aug 1, 2019
S5 Episode 27: Larry Harper - Dreamer, Doer
Design Of Podcast • Jun 12, 2019
S5 Episode 26: Charles Adler - Entrepreneur, Kickstarter
Design Of Podcast • Apr 30, 2019
S5 Episode 25: MartyNeumeier - Director of Transformation, Thought Leader, Brand Expert
Design Of Podcast • Mar 7, 2019
S4 Episode 24: Bill Gardner - Logo Connoisseur, Entertainer, Kansan
Design Of Podcast • Dec 11, 2018
S4 Episode 23: Chris Harris PCH - Community Protector, Vocalist, Pastor
Design Of Podcast • Sep 18, 2018
S4 Episode 22: Emily Cohen - Consultant, Speaker, Brutally Honest
Design Of Podcast • Jul 18, 2018
S4 Episode 21: Kristin Ellison - Writer, Circumnavigator, Great Shipmate
Design Of Podcast • Jun 19, 2018
S4 Episode 20: Matthew Hoffman - Designer, Artist, Human Megaphone
Design Of Podcast • May 23, 2018
S4 Episode 19: Where are they now?
Design Of Podcast • Apr 13, 2018
S3 Episode 18: Tanner Woodford - Designer, Author, ChiDM Executive Director
Design Of Podcast • Dec 30, 2017
S3 Episode 17: Greg Wittstock - CEO, Turtle Wrangler, Pond Guy
Design Of Podcast • Dec 11, 2017
S3 Episode 16: Kim Nevels - Investigator, Advocate, Fair Housing Defender
Design Of Podcast • Nov 7, 2017
S3 Episode 15: Dan Lerner - Author, Teacher, Performance Coach
Design Of Podcast • Aug 11, 2017
S3 Episode 14 - Nate Staniforth: Magician, Author, Student of Wonder
Design Of Podcast • Jun 20, 2017
S3 Episode 13 - Kelsey Timmerman: Author, Activist, Manufacturing Spy
Design Of Podcast • Apr 26, 2017
S3 Episode 12 - Karen Sabo: Soccer Star, Youth Trainer, American Ninja Warrior
Design Of Podcast • Feb 21, 2017
S2 Episode 11 - Josh Higgins: Facebook Creative Director, Punk Rocker, Do Gooder
Design Of Podcast • Dec 22, 2016
S2 Episode 10 - Von Glitschka: Illustrative Designer, Creative Director, Monster Wrangler
Design Of Podcast • Oct 31, 2016
S2 Episode 9 - Pete Docter: Pixar Director, Master Storyteller, Kid at Heart
Design Of Podcast • Oct 5, 2016
S2 Episode 8 - David Gould: Educator, Artist, Las Vegas Dreamer
Design Of Podcast • Aug 15, 2016
S2 Episode 7 - Father Richard Rohr: Author, Friar, Gentle Revolutionary
Design Of Podcast • Jun 23, 2016
S2 Episode 6 - Mike Erwin: Founder of Team RWB & The Positivity Project
Design Of Podcast • May 4, 2016
S2 Episode 5 - Alice Cooper: Rock Legend
Design Of Podcast • Mar 23, 2016
S1 Episode 4 - Justin Narducci: CEO of Lifewater International
Design Of Podcast • Jan 15, 2016
S1 Episode 3 - Christian Vande Velde: Tour de France Cyclist
Design Of Podcast • Nov 23, 2015
S1 Episode 2 - Victor Saad: Education Innovator
Design Of Podcast • Oct 7, 2015
S1 Episode 1 - Ryan O'Neal of Sleeping At Last
Design Of Podcast • Aug 12, 2015
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