“Run towards the things that make you curious.”
Ever feel stuck second-guessing your creativity? In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Brie Pointer—multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, and artist—to talk about intuition in design, unblocking yourself creatively, and leaning into curiosity as your ultimate guide.
Brie shares her journey from student to professor, artist to designer, and how she found joy by embracing both intuition and collaboration. We explore what it means to trust your unique creative voice, communicate your vision with confidence, and stay open to the things that spark curiosity.
Episode Highlights:
- The balance of intuition and strategy in creative work
- How to unblock yourself and build confidence in your design voice
- The power of collaboration as the ultimate creative dream zone
- Running toward what makes you curious—and why that’s where the magic happens
This one’s for the creatives, the dreamers, and anyone looking to bring more joy, trust, and flow into their work.
Meet our magical guest
Brie Pointer, Multidisciplinary Brand Designer and Co-Founder of Wayward Farms
Brie Pointer is a multidisciplinary brand designer, illustrator, and artist. She is an avid creative explorer; constantly researching, and developing new projects fuelled by passion, imagination, community, and the constant desire to follow the tug of joy within creativity.
Although she is known as a brand designer working with many incredible folks across Canada to develop their identities, print and digital assets, and marketing materials; she is also an illustrator and artist who is able to work the duality of creative expression and strategy of design into her various art projects including merch illustrations, murals, book illustration, and other curious collaborations. Ultimately, Brie creates and builds her life to foster and inspire joy within her ever-growing community.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical guide to building good habits, breaking bad ones, and making small changes that lead to big results. Clear breaks down habit formation into four simple laws: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying, showing how small daily actions compound over time. Backed by psychology and real-world examples, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve productivity, mindset, or personal growth.
- Den 1880 is more than a workspace—it’s an experience. Based in Kitchener-Waterloo, this thoughtfully curated space offers stunning interiors, elevated services, and flexible coworking and event areas designed for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and teams. With a dedicated corporate office level and customizable workspaces, Den 1880 blends functionality and beauty, creating an environment that sparks creativity, connection, and growth. www.den1880.co
Connect with Brie!
Website: www.briepointer.ca
Instagram: @briepointer
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