Episode 12

“Blog to Big Business, and Life Balance”
with Lucy Feagins

Photo of podcast guest Lucy Feagins from the Design Files

Lucy Feagins – Founder and Editor of The Design Files
@lucy.feagins

In 2008 Lucy took a leap of faith and started her own Design Blog. Starting from a background of Film TV Production and working in that industry at the time, Lucy took it upon herself to commit to something for herself, that was also something that she was passionate about. Fast forward to 2023 and Lucy’s blog, is now Australia’s most popular design website - The Design Files. Whilst carving out her own career, and making a huge success of it, Lucy also admits in interviews, the world of being an online big business is 24/7, and her nature is to never switch off. So what has it been like to navigate growing a blog to a big business, then having her daughter, and trying to find a life balance between the many roles Lucy commits to, and the priorities she chooses for herself.

“I think at that point when I turned 40, I was like right! What’s the end game here? You are not in control of your drinking so what is going on?”

TOP TIPS


The Imperfects Podcast – Chrissie Swan “Honesty

Chrissie talks a lot about the positive impacts walking has had on her mental health.

Run with Turia

Wonder what it would be like to be a “runner”? - Learn how to get from the school drop off line to the finish line* in ten incredible weeks.
*and not in a navy-seal, mind-over-matter, forcing-yourself-to-go-out-in-the-freezing-cold-after-3-hours-of-sleep kind of way.

Nike Run Club

The Nike Run Club App motivates you to run consistently. Even better – we’ve got a community to help you connect and enjoy it. At the beginning of your running journey? We've got you. Need a coach to help you keep pace or a friend to keep you company? We’re there.
Want us to track your stats so you can track the scenery? No problem. Even if you don’t feel like running today, Nike Run Club has wellness tips to help you get ready for tomorrow. Start whenever and wherever you want – we’ll be right there with you.

Couch to 5K App

Learning how to go from the couch to be able to run 5K with the support of the audio mentored app whilst listening to your music.

Lucy’s Book recommendation if your sober curious – ‘This Naked Mind’ By Annie Grace

Millions of people worry that drinking is affecting their health, yet are unwilling to seek change because of the misery and stigma associated with alcoholism and recovery. They fear drinking less will be boring, difficult and involve deprivation, and significant lifestyle changes.

This Naked Mind offers a new solution. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, it will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture. Annie Grace brilliantly weaves psychological, neurological, cultural, social and industry factors with her extraordinarily candid journey resulting in a must read for anyone who drinks.

This book, without scare tactics, pain or rules, gives you freedom from alcohol. By addressing causes rather than symptoms it is a permanent solution rather than lifetime struggle. It removes the psychological dependence allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). Annie's clarity, humour and unique ability to blend original research with riveting storytelling ensures you will thoroughly enjoy the process.

In a world defined by `never enough' Annie takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of alcohol and specifically the connection between alcohol and pleasure. She dispels the cultural myth that alcohol is a vital part of life and demonstrates how regaining control over alcohol is not only essential to personal happiness and fulfilment but also to ending the heartache experienced by millions as a result of second-hand drinking.

Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to the life you have been waiting for.