Women at Work
Women at Work
Heystudio
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.
Krista Radoeva, type designer and founder of About Type, on why letters are never just letters | Women at Work
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.
May 13
41 min
Nicola Ryan, VP of Product Design at Condé Nast, on how design systems and storytelling build the world around us | Women at Work
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.
Apr 1
37 min
Samar Maakaroun, Graphic Designer and Partner of Pentagram, on how to take a stance on reality through creativity | Women at Work
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.
Mar 3
43 min
Season finale with Verònica Fuerte from Hey on creative jobs, parenthood and how one affects the other and vice versa | Women at Work
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!
Jun 30, 2025
33 min
Roxane Gay, best-selling author and professor, on building possible futures and everything feminism | Women at Work
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?
Jun 16, 2025
59 min
Isabelita Virtual, Creative Director, on how to master a unique voice in the digital landscape | Women at Work
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.
Jun 2, 2025
52 min
Michelle Phillips, co-founder of Studio Yukiko, on the learning curve of creative professions | Women at Work
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.
May 19, 2025
41 min
Min Lew, partner and Executive Creative Director at Base, on approaching branding and design with clarity and focus | Women at Work
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.
May 5, 2025
28 min
Khyati Trehan, Visual Designer, on how to have the right mindset towards the creative practice | Women at Work
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!
Apr 21, 2025
37 min
Lisa Smith, Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, on branding, design, passion and wisdom | Women at Work
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!
Apr 7, 2025
42 min
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