Women at Work

Joyce N. Ho, Emmy Award-winning creative director, on motion, identity and the radical act of stopping. | Women at Work 15.06.2026 41min

Joyce N. Ho has designed title sequences for worldwide famous shows and events, won an Emmy, and built one of the most respected careers in motion design of her generation. In our latest episode, the Hong Kong-born, Australian creative director based in Brooklyn talks about the art of designing in time, what it costs to run at full speed for fourteen years, and what you find when you finally slow down. Do not miss it. It's always in motion.

Krista Radoeva, type designer and founder of About Type, on why letters are never just letters | Women at Work 13.05.2026 41min

Krista Radoeva designs typefaces in Latin, Cyrillic and Greek, and she does it with the conviction that a writing system is never just a technical tool; it is a living record of culture. In our latest episode, the Bulgarian type designer and founder of About Type talks about building an independent career on your own terms, the beauty and politics of Cyrillic script, and why, after ten years in the field, she is now finding balance. Do not miss it. It’s just your type.

Nicola Ryan, VP of Product Design at Condé Nast, on how design systems and storytelling build the world around us | Women at Work 01.04.2026 37min

You know those moments in which you listen to someone who has such a clear vision of the world, of design, of information, and she explains it with such wisdom, you just want to keep on listening to her voice for hours on end? Well, that’s the feeling we had with Nicola Ryan, VP of Product Design at Condé Nast. A must, if you ask us.Check out our new episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and get inspired with this incredible designer and leader who previously worked at Pentagram, the Times and the Telegraph.

Samar Maakaroun, Graphic Designer and Partner of Pentagram, on how to take a stance on reality through creativity | Women at Work 03.03.2026 43min

Is creativity political? Are creators in a position of not having a clear position? How can we make Design a tool for a better and more united world? Samar Maakaroun, Graphic Designer, Creative Director and Partner of Pentagram, opens our new season with a masterclass on how to make things ethically.

Season finale with Verònica Fuerte from Hey on creative jobs, parenthood and how one affects the other and vice versa | Women at Work 30.06.2025 33min

Parenthood is a vast topic we’ve wanted to tackle for a long time; we just never knew how. Some women do not wish to discuss it because they don’t want to mix their work with their personal life. In contrast, others think those two spheres are indivisible, especially in creative industries where uncertainty and unstable work situations are more common. As we never quite figured out how to open this relevant subject with our guests, we thought it was logical to start the conversation in-house. Verònica Fuerte, founder of Hey, breaks many taboos on this pivotal issue linked to the experience of many women and people worldwide. Communication is power, and sharing is building for future designers who might wonder how to think about becoming a parent (or not) while working in the creative field.Listen to our last Season 5 episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Aw, feeling nostalgic already!

Roxane Gay, best-selling author and professor, on building possible futures and everything feminism | Women at Work 16.06.2025 59min

To be honest, we could write a serious post about this interview, but we’ve just been bouncing around for the last couple of weeks in sheer happiness shouting “WE’VE INTERVIEWED ROXANE GAY”, so, yeah. One of the leading voices on feminism worldwide. Right?

Isabelita Virtual, Creative Director, on how to master a unique voice in the digital landscape | Women at Work 02.06.2025 52min

Isabelita Virtual cracked the code of the digital world a long time ago; the key was always her endless curiosity. With her recognisable aesthetics and solid conceptual base, she has displayed her creativity with Apple, Tiffany & Co, Delpozo, Hermès, Versace, Sony, Vogue, Dior, Louis Vuitton Foundation, NASA and The Moscow Ballet, among many (many) others. No wonder she’s received the Webby Award Honoree for Best Social Content in Art & Culture on Instagram, like "the Internet's Highest Honour"; she has actually formed what we understand as the internet and social media themselves. This is an incredible guide on digital creativity.

Michelle Phillips, co-founder of Studio Yukiko, on the learning curve of creative professions | Women at Work 19.05.2025 41min

Michelle Phillips, graphic designer and creative director, co-founded Yukiko Studio in 2012. Since then, she has worked for big names such as Apple, Sony, Nike, Camper, Hinge, Spotify, Meta and, of course, she has been the soul of Flaneur and Sofa magazines. Her story is one of navigating through the paths of creativity that can sometimes feel like a minefield; that is why she’s such an inspiring, solid and raw voice right now. Phillip is as unique as her work; a total gem. Episode 9 is now fresh from the oven on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This should be exam material.

Min Lew, partner and Executive Creative Director at Base, on approaching branding and design with clarity and focus | Women at Work 05.05.2025 28min

Take a notebook, a nice cup of coffee, a properly writing pen and a seat; this episode with Min Lew will make you want to take notes. This graphic designer, partner and Executive Creative Director at Base Design is all about solid knowledge and very insightful golden nuggets of experience on leading teams, managing big and small clients with consciousness, being a woman and mother in a highly competitive landscape and no moodboards—a must.

Khyati Trehan, Visual Designer, on how to have the right mindset towards the creative practice | Women at Work 21.04.2025 37min

Success takes time and patience. It also takes a conscious perspective, hard work, trust and talent. Khyati Trehan is the perfect combination of all these; her amazing projects for brands such as Instagram, Snapchat, New Yorker Magazine, the New York Times, Samsung, Apple and, of course, the Oscars show her bold approach to design, which is conceptual and deeply intentional. Above all, listening to her helps us understand the reality behind design practice, which is more than what can be seen.Episode 7 is now on, and, honestly, you cannot miss this one for it’s raw, honest and incredibly inspiring. Tune in to Spotify and Apple Podcasts and enjoy!

Lisa Smith, Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, on branding, design, passion and wisdom | Women at Work 07.04.2025 42min

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!

Cyla Costa, Typographer and Lettering Artist, on how to design with and for expression | Women at Work 24.03.2025 33min

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.

Noemie Le Coz, Designer and Creative Director, on how to make joy a vehicle for bold messages | Women at Work 10.03.2025 31min

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.

Sophie Douala, Artist and Creative Director, on how to merge culture, identity, evolution and emotion with one’s work | Women at Work 24.02.2025 25min

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.

Ruth Kedar, Graphic Designer, on how she designed the first Google logo and many other wisdom nuggets | Women at Work 10.02.2025 41min

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.

Natasha Jen, Graphic Designer and Partner of Pentagram, on how to work with, in and around graphic design | Women at Work 27.01.2025 37min

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.

Women at Work on Tour: Barcelona. Designing change through the female perspective with Laura Visco, Aurora Straton and Kate Kate Mccagg 04.12.2024 49min

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.

Women at Work on Tour: New York. In conversation with Alison Gragnano, Karla Cole and Beatriz Lozano. 09.09.2024 40min

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.

Season finale on how this has been a hugely challenging one and what the future will bring | Women at Work 15.07.2024 24min

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.

Juana Roca, Creative Venture Partner, on how to speak up and embody the otherness with fierce talent | Women at Work 01.07.2024 29min

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.