The 'Cheering On the Underdog' Factor With Sue Hough of Octavo Designs Artwork

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The 'Cheering On the Underdog' Factor With Sue Hough of Octavo Designs

November 10, 2021 • Sandy Dubay • Season 1 • Episode 5

Show Summary

Sue Hough is a long-time friend and collaborator of Platinum PR (the team behind the podcast) and is a force of creativity and good in Frederick, Maryland. In this episode, Sue shares her perspective on starting and growing a business as an Asian-American woman business owner. Sue also shares her experience as an engaged and active community member who is passionate about helping the people in Frederick, Maryland.

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

How Sue’s career path took a turn from pursuing fashion design to offering graphic design
Her inspiration behind becoming a business owner
The creative idea that raised $9,000 for local Frederick businesses during the pandemic
Why Sue is so passionate about fighting for the underdog
Advice for aspiring underrepresented entrepreneurs
A common stereotype about being Asian -- debunked
Sue’s Frederick Factor

Guest Bio

Sue Hough is the creative director, founder, and CEO of Octavo Designs, a graphic design studio in Frederick, Maryland. Sue has been a creative force in Frederick since 2000 when she founded Octavo Designs. Since then, Octavo Designs has become locally and nationally recognized. Sue also devotes her efforts to the community and enjoys sponsoring activities and volunteering her design services for numerous regional non-profit organizations, such as Women in Business Committee for the Frederick County Chamber, Rotary Club of Frederick and DEI Committee Member, DBE Panel Member for the City of Frederick, Greater Frederick Advertising Federation, and many more. She was recently recognized as a 2021 George Delaplaine Distinguished Citizen Award Honoree by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America -- only the second female to receive this honor.

Show Links:

Learn more about Sue at Octavo Studios
Connect with Sue on LinkedIn

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

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About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor