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Wise Wednesday
Welcome to Wise Wednesday, a podcast where we go beyond marketing tactics and brand buzzwords to uncover the stories that shape creative and business professionals. Hosted by Jake Britton, founder of Wise Bear Creative, each episode dives into honest conversations with marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs about how they got here—and what they’ve learned along the way.
This isn’t your average marketing podcast. We’re not chasing vanity metrics or pretending it’s all been smooth sailing. We talk about the grind, the pivots, the personal breakthroughs, and the moments that tested everything.
Our guests open up about the wins and the setbacks that led to their version of success.
Whether you’re building a brand, chasing a vision, or trying to stay sane in the world of business and creativity, Wise Wednesday is here to bring you stories that inspire, challenge, and connect.
Wise Wednesday
Wise Wednesday- Episode 5: Valuing Yourself and Facing Fear W/ Allé Smith
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In this episode of Wise Wednesday, host Jacob Britton sits down with Haley "Allé" Smith, founder of Opened World Design, to talk about her inspiring journey from helping artist friends in Chicago to building a global creative studio. Allé opens up about the challenges of starting from scratch, learning to value her creative work, and navigating fear and self-doubt to build a meaningful business.
They dive into the importance of authenticity in brand voice, how community can fuel personal and professional growth, and why facing fear is often the key to unlocking your potential. Allé also shares the mission behind her studio and her passion for helping others bring their vision to life through strategic design and storytelling.
Follow Allé and Opened World Design
https://openedworlddesign.com
https://www.instagram.com/alle.joyce
Wise Bear Creative is a full-service digital marketing and branding agency based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They help businesses “take their brand out of hibernation” through:
- Brand | Web Development
- SEO | Paid Media
- Social Media Management
- Creative Design | And More
Website: wisebearcreative.com
Social Links:
- Instagram: @wisebearcreative
- Facebook: Wise Bear Creative
- LinkedIn: Wise Bear Creative