Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins

Nov 16, 2021

Founder of Motion Hatch, Hayley Akins, reflects on starting the podcast to help freelance motion designers with business aspects. She shares insights on launching the podcast, embracing progress over perfection, building community, focusing on goals, and expressing gratitude.

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Quick takeaways

Choosing the right format for a project can be daunting but focusing on what aligns with your strengths and goals is key to success.

Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt through practice and commitment is vital for sustained growth and impact in podcasting.

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Starting Motion Hatch Podcast

The podcast host discusses the early stages of creating the Motion Hatch podcast, highlighting her initial insecurities about choosing between a YouTube channel, a blog, or a podcast format. Despite initial doubts about her abilities and voice, she was motivated by the goal of helping motion designers navigate pricing, freelancing, and business aspects in the industry. Through inspiration from travel podcasts and mentors in the digital nomad community, she found the courage to start the podcast with a focus on providing valuable insights and resources to the motion design community.

Introduction

3min

Launching the Motion Hatch Podcast

10min

Embracing Progress over Perfection and Professionalism in Motion Design

3min

Reflections on Building Community and Providing Value in Motion Design Industry

3min

Lessons on Focus, Goal-setting, and Avoiding Distractions

5min

Expressing gratitude and signaling a break for channel focus shift

2min

When Motion Hatch first started it was a side hustle, now it's a company! Have you considered starting your own motion design project to help you grow your career? Our founder Hayley Akins explains how and why she started this motion design podcast and what she’s learnt along the way.

About Hayley Akins

Hayley started Motion Hatch with the aim of helping freelance motion designers with the business side of motion design – but she wasn’t sure how to achieve this.

At the time, Hayley felt she had three choices for a motion design project: a podcast, blog or YouTube channel (she now has all three!). Initially Hayley didn’t feel confident filming videos and writing wasn’t her passion, so she decided to focus on creating her own motion design podcast.

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Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins