The Creative Flight with Ivy Malik

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 money is still running your financia...

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, and the identity shifts required ...

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. Sophie reflects on craft, integri...

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 Mo...

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 advises leaders and ...

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 ob...

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: - Growing up multi-lingual and m...

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 the flops, the burnout, and the quie...

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 clients. They discuss why understandin...

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 imposter syndrome, and the strategies...

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 syndrome, perfectionism, and trusting you...

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 like and a few tips on what you can do...

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, the pressure of being the face of ...

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 premium pricing, high-value sales, and...

In this episode of Creative Flight, I sit down with EriFili, the founder and CEO of Zlink—a Gen Z-led marketing agency making serious waves. Eri started her business at 20, landed major clients, and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list by 23. But what struck me most wasn’t the accolades. It was her clarity.

We talked about what it means to actually build something when you’re young, how self-worth fuels the creative process, and why fu...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliantly multi-passionate Courtney Evors. You’ll hear us dive into what it really means to lead a layered life from fashion design to powerlifting to coaching. Courtney shares how she’s moved through worlds that don’t always make space for the full range of who we are.

We talk about what human design has helped her understand about her own creative rhythm, and why the pressure to "pick a niche"...

This one’s different. I bring you into a thought experiment where I sit down with four cultural giants—David Hume, Pierre Bourdieu, Susan Sontag, and Dave Hickey—in a fictional panel, debating one question: What is taste, and does it still matter in a world of AI?

It started on a train ride with my husband. A discussion about AI turned into a deep dive into aesthetics, class, judgement, and the soul of creativity. What unfolded is ...

In this open deep dive with Brock Johnson we  explored what it really means to grow up, and grow a business, online. We talked about what it's like navigating social media as a young person and how that intersects with the challenges of parenting in a digital world. Brock opened up about starting his entrepreneurial journey early, the mindset shifts he's had to make around money, and the hard lessons he’s learned about public perce...

In this episode, I share how I gained my first 10,000 followers on Instagram, and what actually made it stick. I talk about my first “viral” moment, what I learned from Chris Do about creating content that matters, and why visibility alone isn’t enough. The real growth came from building trust, showing up consistently, and creating value people could feel. Virality might get their attention, but it’s consistency that keeps it.

Take...