
The Creative Lead Playbook
Welcome the Creative Lead Playbook. My name is Cathy Davenport Lee. I’m a product design and creative marketing leader who’s been in the digital industry for over 15 years.
I’m here to tell you all the stuff you DIDN’T learn in school, so you can navigate the politics, get buy-in more quickly AND become the creative lead you’ve always dreamed of being.
Whether you’re just starting out, making a transition, or just looking for some support along your journey, this podcast is here to help. Listen on to find out more.
And don’t forget to sign up for Lunchbox Notes, my free advice and encouragement letter for creatives looking to thrive. Let’s reignite your creative journey—together.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
The Creative Lead Playbook
Latest Episodes
Squashing Otherism Mentality: How to Collaborate With Others (When Your Company's Going Through Changes)
Today’s topic is all about getting along with other people. I know that sounds potentially generic or vague, but it’s a vital skill when you work for any company - large or small. I’m personally inspired by the time I spent at a really bi...
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16:51

Uplevel Your Audio (Which Mic to Buy)
We've all been on that Zoom call when that one guy unmutes himself and suddenly you hear a litany of heavy breathing, explosively loud typing, background noise, popping and clicking. Maybe we don't want to admit it to ourselves, but we definite...
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15:59

Personal Branding: How To Get Unstuck
Okay, tell me if this sounds like you. You've recently started a new business and you're trying to get yourself established...and you feel like you're drowning in all the things you need to do to brand yourself. Setting up a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:08

Workload Planning for Creative Managers
When you’re a manager of a team, you’re going to have to figure out how to make sure that the work that needs to get done, gets done. And you’re going to need to figure out how to do that in a way that makes sense - from a budget and a project ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:52

When You Feel Afraid to Take Vacation
It's that time of year — you're tired, ready for a break, but there's roughly 1,483 tiny pots boiling over at work. Or if you're a freelancer, maybe you just got a windfall of client projects and you're afraid to ease off the momentum, ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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