Artist Recovery Podcast
Artist Recovery Podcast is Bringing Light to the Darkside of Art by navigating Creativity and Mental Health with Honesty, Empathy, and Transformation.
Join Rich Wright on an authentic journey through the highs and lows of being a working artist and designer as well as other creatives who are doing the same as we tell their stories. Discover mental health insights, find solidarity, and embrace healing as you continue your artistic career.
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Artist Recovery Podcast
Artist Recovery Podcast Ep. 10 | Nearly giving it all up and what pulled him back- Gareth Robertson
🔥 What does it take to grow a brand from scratch and evolve through chaos? In this gripping episode of Artist Recovery Podcast we sit down with Gareth Robertson, the powerhouse behind GR-aphic Studio (formerly Design Pit). From his kitchen table to leading a full-fledged creative agency, Gareth shares the unfiltered truth about building a business in the ever-evolving world of branding and digital marketing.
👀 IN THIS EPISODE:
💡 How Gareth went from a one-man design studio to running a multi-service creative agency.
📘 The story behind his book "Decade: A Creative Journey in Business" — a raw look at reinvention, growth, and failure.
🧠 Lessons in branding, content creation, and thriving in the digital age.
😷 Pivoting during the pandemic: restructuring, relocating, and still coming out stronger.
🌍 Going eCommerce with Print Pit — a bold leap that expanded his creative reach.
❤️ His powerful fundraising mission for Parkinson’s UK, raising over £15,000.
🏆 From startup hustle to winning “Best Creative Business” — what it really takes.
📈 WHY YOU SHOULD Listen: If you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or just someone chasing a dream, Gareth’s story is packed with real-world lessons, branding gold, and emotional insight. His resilience, innovation, and honesty will leave you inspired — and maybe even spark your next big idea.
🧠 WHO IS GARETH ROBERTSON?
Founder & Creative Director of GR-aphic Studio (est. 2012)
Author of Decade: A Creative Journey in Business
Winner of multiple business awards including Best Creative Business
Creator of the Print Pit eCommerce platform
Connect with Gareth Robertson: https://gr-aphic.uk/
Gareth on Linkedin: / garethrobertson
Always remember, Listen to your Heart and Be Kind to Your Mind! -Rich Wright
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