Join designer, mentor and writer Sarah Robertson as she shares ideas and insights from a creative career spanning over two decades.
Through a blend of solo episodes and guest conversations, you'll learn more about the Brand Seasons method, which charts the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding. Sarah considers what this means for our creative lives and work, with topics including honing our vision, navigating busy stretches and quiet periods, and harnessing our energy. She also touches on nature and its cycles, drawing inspiration from the Celtic Wheel of the Year.
Sarah runs These Are The Days, a studio specialising in crafting brands that feel like home, where she supports clients with strategy, styling and storytelling.
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Bonus 02 ~ Community + connection with Caroline Rowland
Season 1 · Episode 12
Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 42:31
In the second episode of this special four-part bonus series, I’m joined by Caroline Rowland, founder and editor of 91 Magazine, to explore how sharing stories and cultivating relationships can sustain a creative business.
Together, we discuss the power of community and connection, as well as the importance of creativity as a tool for escape, healing, and grounding during challenging times. We reflect on how pivotal moments often arise from challenges, shaping both personal and professional growth.
Caroline shares insights from her journey—from blogging to building an independent print publication—and offers advice on how creatives can balance planning with action while staying inspired and passionate about their work.
Key topics include:
The evolution of 91 Magazine from a digital platform to an independent print publication
Using creativity as a grounding force and a source of purpose during difficult times
The value of cultivating meaningful connections with readers and collaborators
Navigating transitions like Brexit and shifting markets as a small business
Rediscovering inspiration through new projects and ideas
Episode highlights:
Caroline’s reflections on her creative journey, including how blogging led to the launch of 91 Magazine
Insights into the Places book series and her approach to staying inspired in her work
How community has been integral to the success of 91 Magazine and Caroline’s personal resilience
Explore 91 Magazine:
Buy or subscribe to the magazine
Subscribe to the Seek Inspire Create e-zine
Read creative and business articles
For more insights into curiosity, creativity, and connection, visit Brand Seasons. Subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and if you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review to help others find their way here.
What resonated most with you in today’s episode? Feel free to connect or share your reflections with me on Instagram or Substack, and don’t forget to subscribe for more guest conversations and solo reflections.
Sponsor:
I'm delighted to welcome back Saorsa Psychology. as the sponsor of this bonus series.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.
Bonus 01 ~ Caregiving + creativity with Kerri ní Dochartaigh
Season 1 · Episode 11
Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration 56:40
In this first episode of a special four-part bonus series, I'm joined by writer Kerri ní Dochartaigh to explore how our life experiences shape our creativity. Together, we delve into topics such as caregiving, community and connection.
Kerri shares personal stories about her creative journey, including insights gained through motherhood, her relationship with nature, and moments of transformation. We also touch on the importance of finding pockets of creativity within busy seasons.
Key topics include:
The role of nature and cycles in grounding us
How transitions and challenges shape our creative output
Redefining what it means to create, focusing on connection and community
The concept of "mothering" as a universal and collective act
Creating accessible and nurturing spaces for creativity
Episode highlights:
Kerri’s reflections on how a moment of transition served as a turning point on her creative path
The role of community and shared caregiving in fostering connection and belonging
Kerri’s workshops and offerings, including her Moss Mother Moon sessions
Upcoming events + offerings:
Moss Mother Moon: Join Kerri for an online full moon gathering on Friday, 15th November, from 7–8pm
Winter Light on Moss: A workshop for those who still love the world, happening Thursday, 28th November, from 12–2pm
Oak Mother: Free Thursday morning co-writing sessions for mothers
All events are held on Zoom with a sliding scale payment scheme. Full details are available on Kerri’s Substack, Glimmers.
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02 ~ From ideation to creation with Anna Dunleavy
Season 1 · Episode 2
Friday, May 31, 2024 • Duration 40:51
Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, Sarah Robertson.
In this first conversation of the series, creative business coach and wedding photographer Anna Dunleavy joins me to dig into the Season of Sowing. Together, we explore:
taking the first steps towards our goals and plans
creating a podcast and our fears of public speaking
keeping ideas to ourselves vs releasing them into the wild
We also touch on generating ideas, and Anna shares her thoughts on movement and nature in supporting cognitive and creative functioning and processing.
In our discussion, I mentioned a quote about protecting our ideas to preserve their energy. While I can't recall the exact words or their origins, the idea is simply that it can be helpful to keep some thoughts sacred until they feel safe enough to share.
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: .
01 ~ Exploring the Brand Seasons
Season 1 · Episode 1
Friday, May 17, 2024 • Duration 18:06
Hello and welcome to episode 01 of the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.
In this introductory episode, we explore this seasonal branding and business framework framework and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding.
Here, I touch on:
the origins of this project
'crafting brands that feel like home'
living and working in alignment with the seasons
tapping into our intuition and being more intentional
finding a rhythm that feels good
You can also:
learn more about 'crafting brands that feel like home' by visiting These Are The Days, my design studio
find a growing hub of support materials over at my Brand Seasons publication, which you can subscribe to
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this first episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality.
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review on
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Season 1
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • Duration 02:16
Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.
Today, I share my plans to explore the rhythms of our creative lives and work through a blend of solo episodes and guest conversations. I also touch on my Brand Seasons method and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding.
Upcoming topics include honing our vision, navigating busy stretches and quiet periods, and harnessing our energy. We also connect with nature and its cycles, drawing inspiration from the Celtic Wheel of the Year.
Whether you're tending to an idea or leaning into rest, we’ll consider what this means for our businesses, our creativity, and crafting brands that feel like home. This approach is at the heart of my branding and design studio, These Are The Days.
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality.
If you like the podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.
10 ~ Exploring the seasons with Rosie Steer
Season 1 · Episode 10
Friday, October 18, 2024 • Duration 33:35
Hello and welcome back to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.
This is the final conversation of the first season and I’m chatting with Rosie Steer, author of Slow Seasons, about her path to creating and publishing her first book. We delve into her experience of bringing the threads of the concept together, and how we can find strength in community.
If you’re curious about the project, or if it’s within your means to support it, I would be so grateful if you could take a few moments to share or a few minutes to pledge.
Thanks for listening to this episode, and for being here this season if you've enjoyed all 10 solo reflections and guest conversations, and remember to subscribe so you can dive into season two. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
I'd also like to say a huge thank you to my first podcast sponsor, , for supporting my podcast in the early days, long before a statistic was available! I am now planning to spark some conversations with potential sponsors for season two.
09 ~ Inside my Kickstarter: rewards + reflections
Season 1 · Episode 9
Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 17:15
Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, Sarah Robertson.
In this episode, I walk you through the rewards you can enjoy as part of my campaign to raise funds for the Brand Seasons® Playdeck on Kickstarter, which ends on Wednesday 23rd October. You can listen to my reflections on the highs and lows of crowdfunding, the excitement of seeing support come in, and the challenges of navigating the midway point of the campaign.
The five main rewards include:
the beautifully crafted Brand Seasons® Playdeck, designed to help creatives and founders move through the seasons of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting, and Grounding, and the phases of Strategy, Style, Story and Substance.
the collaboratively produced This Creative Life ~ A Brand Seasons® Paper, an inspiring mini zine filled with articles, essays, and interviews
the Playgroup, Playdate, and Playday tiers, offering more immersive and personalised experiences for backers, and available at earlybird rates until the end of the Kickstarter campaign
Beyond the tangible rewards, I also explore the deeper benefits of supporting the campaign: from fostering creative growth and building a sense of community, to gaining exclusive insights and early access to future products. Tune in to discover the value behind the Brand Seasons® Kickstarter and consider backing the campaign.
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit my publication to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
08 ~ Staying buoyant with Sara Duigou
Season 1 · Episode 8
Friday, September 27, 2024 • Duration 45:12
Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.
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Before sharing this latest conversation, I'd first like to mention my Kickstarter campaign, which launched on Monday 23rd September. The Brand Seasons Playdeck is a pocket-sized card deck with prompts and practices to guide you through the branding process. You can also enjoy This Creative Life - A Brand Seasons Paper, which celebrates all things creativity and seasonality, and features a range of interviews and articles to support and inspire. I would be so grateful if you could back the Playdeck and help to bring this project to life!
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Today, I’m delighted to be joined by Sara Duigou, a Somatic Coach and Embodiment Practitioner, for a conversation about the Season of Grounding. Together, we consider the role of rest in creative renewal, and Sara explains the seven types of rest, and offers insights into the power of honouring our natural rhythms in both life and work.
We focus on:
The seven types of rest: Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual, Sensory, Emotional, and Creative
The significance of finding your unique rhythm, rather than striving for balance
How somatics can help you reconnect with your body’s natural healing processes
Embracing life’s ebbs and flows and finding buoyancy during challenging times
Navigating emotional labour and setting boundaries
The role of rest in building a sustainable business
You can find Sara on Instagram and Substack, learn more about her work in embodiment and somatics on her .
07 ~ Turning failure into feedback
Season 1 · Episode 7
Friday, August 30, 2024 • Duration 20:33
Welcome to today's episode of The Brand Seasons Podcast. I'm your host, designer, mentor and writer, Sarah Robertson, and I’m excited to say that we’re very close to the launch of the Brand Seasons Playdeck.
This is a pocket-sized deck of cards designed to support you with strategy, styling and storytelling, and make the branding process more playful. The product will be available for you to back on Kickstarter from the 16th of September, so be sure to follow me on Instagram @thesearethedays.co or subscribe to my Brand Seasons publication on Substack for updates, and join the launch waitlist to be the first to know when the campaign goes live.
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Today on the podcast, we're exploring something that everyone has experienced at some point—failure.
I want to talk about transforming failure into feedback, and touch on how shifting our idea of success can shape the way we navigate triumphs and setbacks. I hope you enjoy listening to the episode where I explore:
Embracing setbacks as opportunities for growth and reflection
Taking risks and celebrating the effort, regardless of the outcome
Recognising that failure and success are interconnected and can coexist
Adjusting business practices to accommodate chronic illness
Embracing the possibility of failure to reduce its impact
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
06 ~ Gamifying rejection with Liz Mosley
Season 1 · Episode 6
Friday, August 16, 2024 • Duration 44:55
Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.
Before delving into today’s episode, I'd first like to mention my upcoming Kickstarter, which launches on Monday 16th September. You can join the waitlist and be the first to learn about the Brand Seasons Playdeck, a pocket-sized deck of cards to support you through the branding process, and enjoy the early bird rewards!
After a brief summer break, I’m delighted to welcome fellow designer and business owner Liz Mosley to the podcast.
Together, we consider the Season of Harvesting with a particular focus on:
navigating launches
nurturing an audience
handling rejection
creating opportunities
making space for celebration
We also touch on repurposing content and showing up and sharing in ways that feel more easeful, energising and enjoyable. And I loved contemplating how we can play to our strengths, learn from others and grow our businesses in ways that support us.
You can find Liz on Instagram and learn more about her work as a graphic designer and Adobe Ambassador on her website.
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: .
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Sponsor:
I'm delighted to welcome back Saorsa Psychology. as the sponsor of this bonus series.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.
Thanks for listening
What resonated most with you in today’s episode? Feel free to connect or share your reflections with me on Instagram or Substack, and don’t forget to subscribe for more guest conversations and solo reflections.
If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit Saorsa Psychology.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: These Are The Days.
If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the...
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: These Are The Days.
If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a rating or review would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit
Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: These Are The Days.
If you enjoyed tuning in, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify would mean a lot, and help others find their way here, too.
Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: These Are The Days.
If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.
