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Women Designers You Should Know · Jul 22, 2025 · 45 min

046: Sharon Werner: Imposter Syndrome

This episode explores the remarkable career of Sharon Werner, founder of Werner Design Werks, and her candid reflections on misogyny, imposter syndrome, and staying small by choice. From childhood paper dolls to running a studio for nearly 35 years, Sharon’s story is filled with wit, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom. _______ Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A Coffee This show is powered by branding and design studio Nice People Join this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknow Have a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay _______ About Sharon: Sharon Werner is the founder of Werner Design Werks, an award-winning design studio in Minneapolis known for its bold, thoughtful branding and packaging work. With nearly 35 years at the helm, Sharon has worked with clients ranging from Target and Nick at Nite to Moët Hennessy and Planned Parenthood. Her studio is known for its collaborative approach, small-team mindset, and deep respect for craft and storytelling. Follow Sharon: Website: wdw.com Instagram: @wernerdesignwerks Sharon's Instagram: @sharon_werner660 ____ View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below: Instagram: Amber Asay Instagram: Women Designers Pod

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This episode explores the remarkable career of Sharon Werner, founder of Werner Design Werks, and her candid reflections on misogyny, imposter syndrome, and staying small by choice. From childhood paper dolls to running a studio for nearly 35 years, Sharon’s story is filled with wit, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.

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Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A Coffee
This show is powered by branding and design studio  Nice People
Join this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknow
Have a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay

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About Sharon:

Sharon Werner is the founder of Werner Design Werks, an award-winning design studio in Minneapolis known for its bold, thoughtful branding and packaging work. With nearly 35 years at the helm, Sharon has worked with clients ranging from Target and Nick at Nite to Moët Hennessy and Planned Parenthood. Her studio is known for its collaborative approach, small-team mindset, and deep respect for craft and storytelling.

Follow Sharon:
Website: wdw.com
Instagram: @wernerdesignwerks
Sharon's Instagram: @sharon_werner660

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View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:

Instagram: Amber Asay
Instagram: Women Designers Pod

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