The Creative Flight with Ivy Malik

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales? Apply to work with Ivy here:  https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think you need a clear roadmap to build something meaningful. Jens Meyssen is proof that you don't — sometimes you just need the courage to jump. I loved my conversation with Jens for so many reasons. Listen to find out why and buckle up as we went deep - fast...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales? Apply to work with Ivy here:  https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think B2B marketing has to be complicated, corporate, and cold. Nadia Timmer is proving it doesn't have to be any of those things. I loved this conversation with Nadia: from building her career across interior design, insurance, and communications, to founding...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here:  https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think branding is for products. Kenny Isidoro is proving it's the missing piece in every building, development, and architectural practice. I loved this conversation with Kenny: from growing up in an immigrant household where McDonald's was a reward for good g...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here:  https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people pretend they have it figured out. Kassandra Bryant sat down and told the truth. I loved this conversation with Kassandra: from growing up in a home where money meant tension and arguments, to carrying shame about not being "further along," to finally giving he...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here: https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people see their studio as a cost. Jessica Hische sees it as a bank account she gets to live inside. I loved this conversation with Jessica: from buying her first apartment at 24, to investing $1.4M into a studio she owns in the Bay Area, to opening two brick-and-mort...

Feel ready to attract high value clients, apply to work with Ivy here: https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think sales is about chasing. Lina Bjernheim-Vedin knows it's actually about showing up long before anyone even knows they need you. From years in the marketing and brand industry, feeling displaced, to starting her own business and finally doing things her way with quality, with...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here: https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think pricing is about looking at the market and "cheating off someone else's notes" to find the right number. Michelle Ponvert knows that true sustainable pricing starts with looking inward at what you actually need to survive and thrive. I loved this conversa...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here: https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think sales is about convincing. Karla Pamanes knows it's actually about something far more personal than that. I loved this conversation with Karla: from leaving corporate after a decade, to going all in on her business while grieving her father during COVID,...

Feel ready to reshape your relationship with money and sales, apply to work with Ivy here: https://forms.gle/yUvxN17L2eN5QGWe7 Most people think their problem is with sales. Yinka Ewuola knows the real problem runs much deeper than that. I loved chatting to Yinka as we share much of the same views around money, energetics of money and sales. She was a brilliant guest of The Creative Flight. Yinka...

Most people think they know what's holding them back. Andy Casey knows it's the stuff they can't even see. In this episode of The Creative Flight, Andy Casey: musician, creative, coach, shares why the biggest barriers in your life aren't the obvious ones, and why so many brilliant people are running on autopilot without even realising it. Spoiler alert! It's not about mindset tips. It's about doin...

Most people think newsletters are outdated. Lucy Werner thinks they’re one of the most powerful creative platforms on the internet. In this episode of The Creative Flight, Lucy Werner: PR expert, author of Hype Yourself, shares why newsletters are having a quiet renaissance and why creators who ignore them may be missing a huge opportunity. Spoiler: it’s not about email marketing. It’s about build...

Most conversations about money stop at budgets and savings. This one goes somewhere most people never do. In this episode of The Creative Flight, Christina Theo, who is a coaching Psychologist and executive burnout specialist. She shares what's really behind our relationship with money. Spoiler: it has very little to do with money itself. What you'll learn: ✔ Why your childhood relationship with m...

Most conversations about money in business stay surface-level. This one doesn't. In this episode of The Creative Flight, we go deeper into the psychology of money, self-worth, and what it actually takes to charge confidently for the value you create, especially if you're someone who tends to shrink rather than self-promote. The conversation weaves together insights on visibility, personal branding...

In this episode of The Creative Flight, I’m joined by Sophie O’Connor, a strategic brand designer with over two decades of experience across advertising, branding, and studio life. We talk about what really shapes good work over time, not trends, not platforms, but perspective. How lived experience changes the way you design, who you choose to work with, and what you no longer tolerate in business...

Ever noticed how sales conversations suddenly stall the moment you ask, “What’s the budget?”   Clients go vague, dodge the question, or change the subject entirely.   This isn’t usually a negotiation tactic. It’s a psychological response.   In this video, Ivy Malik, business coach and creator of the Co-Creative Selling Model, breaks down why budget questions trigger discomfort, silence, and avoida...

In this episode of The Creative Flight, I sit down with Zina Ajlouny for a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, money, creativity, and what really sits underneath success once you’ve lived a few different lives. Zina has built and co-founded multiple companies across San Francisco, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and Europe, worked inside venture-backed startups and global consultancies, and now...

If you want to transform your freelancing to beyond a 6 figure business, DM Ivy or visit https://ivymalik.com/   In this solo episode of The Creative Flight Podcast I touch upon:   - Why not talking about money keeps people underpaid - How silence around price removes leverage - The hidden cost of being “generous” when it comes from obligation - Cultural conditioning, reputation, and self-monitori...

What happens when a highly creative, multi-passionate person starts questioning their identity, their relationship with money, and their own sense of worth? In this episode of The Creative Flight, Ivy Malik sits down with Gabriella Killeen for an honest conversation about creativity, ambition, money, and the inner narratives that shape how we show up in our work. Gabriella shares openly about: - G...

You’ve heard the advice: post more, start a Telegram group, run a masterclass, DM everyone who votes on your poll. But what if none of it works, not because you’re bad at business, but because it was never meant for you? In this episode, Ivy sits down with energy strategist and projector Ieva Drazniece to unpack the real cost of following strategies designed for someone else’s wiring. They share t...

In this refreshingly candid conversation, Ivy Malik sits down with Conrad Ford, fintech founder and C-suite exec at Allica Bank, to explore the money truths that creatives often avoid. From building one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies to hiring bold creatives over bloated agencies, Conrad shares brutally honest advice on financial literacy, pricing, and what it actually takes to land big cli...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Ivy Malik and James Barnard explore the intricacies of building a successful design business, the importance of networking, and the transformative power of social media. James shares his journey from struggling with sales to establishing a team and leveraging social media for client acquisition. They discuss the challenges of public speaking, the impact of im...

Liz Mosley gets real about what it takes to grow a design-led business without losing your identity in the noise. We talk about everything from why she still presents three brand concepts (despite the industry pressure to do just one), how she filters out red-flag clients, and what she’s learned from years of doing things her way. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s an honest look at imposter syndro...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it’s really like to show up at big creative industry events as an introvert. Over the past few months, I’ve been to Cannes Lions, South by Southwest London, Adobe Max, and Social Day — and each one left me with a different feeling. Some were electric. Others felt performative, even lonely. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of what these events are really lik...

In this episode, I sit down with Kristy Campbell, founder of Pink Pony Creative, for a real and refreshing conversation about what it’s actually like to grow a creative agency while navigating new motherhood. We talk about imposter syndrome, the fear of losing relevance, and why letting go of perfection was the best thing she did for her business. Kristy shares openly about how she built her team,...

In this episode of Creative Flight, I sit down with Amit Patel, Creative Director at Experience Haus, to talk about building with care in an age obsessed with speed. We unpack the quiet power of curiosity, the role of taste in creative work, and why real growth comes from staying human—especially when AI can do almost everything else. About Ivy: Ivy Malik helps creatives and coaches step into prem...