Ep. 23: Imposter Syndrome: How Creative Meltdowns Fuel Success w/ Will Paterson

2025-08-26

For: Graphic designers, creative freelancers, YouTubers, and anyone navigating the mental game of the creative industry. Struggling with imposter syndrome, burnout, or creative overwhelm? In this episode, Michael Janda and Will Paterson get real about the emotional rollercoaster of creative careers. From personal breakdowns to big breakthroughs, we unpack what it really means to succeed as a designer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur in today’s AI-driven world. Learn why saying “no” is essential, how to stay human in your work, and why being...

For: Graphic designers, creative freelancers, YouTubers, and anyone navigating the mental game of the creative industry.

Struggling with imposter syndrome, burnout, or creative overwhelm? In this episode, Michael Janda and Will Paterson get real about the emotional rollercoaster of creative careers. From personal breakdowns to big breakthroughs, we unpack what it really means to succeed as a designer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur in today’s AI-driven world. Learn why saying “no” is essential, how to stay human in your work, and why being their favorite matters more than being the best.

🔑 Topics:

Imposter Syndrome in Creatives
Dealing with Burnout
Creative Business Boundaries
YouTube Growth & Personal Branding
AI vs Human Creativity

About Will Paterson:

Will Paterson is a graphic designer and content creator specializing in logo design, hand lettering, and brand identity. He shares his knowledge and expertise to help other designers. The channel offers:

✅ In-depth design tutorials

✅ Logo critique and review videos

✅ Graphic design tips and tricks

✅ Brand identity breakdown videos

This channel aims to help students, freelancers, and in-house designers. YOUTUBE // WEBSITE // MASTERCLASS // INSTAGRAM

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🤝 Connect with Michael Janda

Michael Janda is an award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran. In 2002, he founded the creative agency Riser, which provided design and development services for clients that included Disney, Google, Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic, and many other high-profile brands. Michael sold his agency in 2015 and now spends his time speaking, developing books, courses, and social media content to help creatives level-up. He is the author of “Burn Your Portfolio” and “The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing.”

Instagram: https://instagram.com/morejanda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/morejanda
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/morejanda
Website: https://michaeljanda.com
Courses: https://morejanda.teachable.com
Community: https://morecreativeacademy.com

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