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Oct 1
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ADHD, Entrepreneurship & Family Life wit...

Esther Echeverria
About this episode

🎙️ This week on The Designer Recruiter, Esther sits down with Kristian Stinson, Co-Founder & Managing Director of FINCH, a Dubai-based design agency working with some of the world’s biggest hospitality and retail brands.

From his career transition from law to design to building Finch into a creative powerhouse, Kristian shares the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship, branding, and family life. 

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How designers can truly win on social media without losing authenticity
-The realities of hiring, recruitment, and red flags in today’s design industry
- Kristian’s journey with ADHD and the importance of designing for neurodiversity
- Balancing entrepreneurship with family and personal priorities
- Advice for anyone considering a career transition into design

This conversation is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and lessons from the design industry — perfect for designers, recruiters, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating a creative career.

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Follow Kristian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianstinson/ 


Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 
00:59 The Philosophy Behind Finch's Branding
02:56 The Journey of Authenticity in Business
04:56 Early Career Struggles and Lessons Learned
10:53 Transitioning from Law to Design
18:47 Supporting Maternity Leave in the Workplace
27:20 Challenges in the Hiring Landscape
41:58 Employer Expectations and Authentic Interviews
42:36 A Story of Overcoming Adversity
45:20 Handling Shyness in Interviews
49:08 Understanding and Managing ADHD
56:04 Designing for Neurodiversity
01:05:27 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship
01:12:52 Quick Fire Questions and Reflections

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