173: Fall Q&A: Your Burning Questions Part 1

Welcome to another episode of The Professional Creative, everyone! Get ready because I have a special treat for you, a two-part Q&A series. In this episode, I am diving headfirst into your thought-provoking questions and am covering quite a bit of ground!

I kick things off with a deep question about areas where I still feel that I need to grow, reminding me of the importance of leadership and integrity. I have dreams galore, from seeing my art on products to maybe even a TV show about surface pattern design, but it’s all about embracing the journey, right?

I am also asked about a career low point, and boy, does that ever hit home! Getting rejected by a fabric company made me question everything, but it ultimately taught me the strength of perseverance. Empathy grew from that experience, reminding me that we all face nay-sayers at different stages of our lives, but we’ve got to keep pushing through!

Then, there is, of course, AI, truly a hot topic today with lots and lots of opinions floating around, so here is my take: AI in the design world is here, and it’s shaking things up. Whether you are an artwork architect using AI creatively or a traditional artist staying analog, there’s a place for everyone. I believe that we should be embracing AI as a helper, not a replacement.

New challenges with growth bring up important questions about focus and financial stewardship, truly important stuff as we navigate new levels in our careers, so stay tuned as we tackle what traits make successful professional creatives!

Your questions were incredible. They're thoughtful and insightful.

Discussed in this episode:

In this episode, you will learn the importance of:

• Embracing growth by focusing on leadership and perseverance, even when facing obstacles in the creative journey
• Understanding the evolving role of AI in design and accepting it as a tool that enhances creativity but never replaces the human touch
• Balancing responsibilities as business growth presents new challenges
• How success in creative entrepreneurship often comes down to consistency, confidence, and community
• Effective time management being a learned skill

Links and Resources:

• Bonnie Christine - Careers
• Adobe Illustrator
• Procreate
• Flourish
• Erwin Raphael McManus - The Artisan Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art

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Review of the week: 

BONNIE IS THE BEST!

I love hearing what Bonnie has to say, especially in her podcasts! Even though I’m a veteran in the design industry I learn so many new things from her. And she is so encouraging. When I feel discouraged, I listen to one of her podcasts and instantly feel energized and hopeful. She is so easy to listen to. I took her Immersion class last year and got tons out of it. In all the things she takes on, she does it with thoughtfulness, intention, and excellence. Go Bonnie!

— Rising-17

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