Whether you're a designer fresh out of college, a self-taught creative, or someone looking to level up your skills, this episode is for you.

I'm answering five questions I get asked all the time:

1. What skills are essential to being a good designer (or creative)?
2. What are some best practices that actually matter?
3. What are some budget-friendly design programs?
4. How did I get my foot in the door as a new designer?
5. What advice would I give to someone just starting out and looking for work?

Even though I originally created this content for young designers, I realized these principles apply to ALL creatives, whether you're building a brand, creating content, or just trying to turn your vision into something real.

So if you're ready to cut through the noise and build on a strong foundation, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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What if the reason you feel stuck isn't lack of vision, but too much noise covering it up?

After mentoring 79 professional creatives from 15 different countries, I kept hearing the same struggle: comparison, overwhelm, and the exhausting chase for approval. So in this debut episode of Create by Faith, I'm getting real about what's actually blocking your creative vision.

I'm Candice Madrid, award-winning designer, former corporate creative, and someone who spent way too long seeking validation from titles and bosses. In 2024, the Lord pulled me out of corporate, and everything I thought I knew about building a creative business got flipped upside down.

In this episode, we're talking about why your job title doesn't make you a creative director, why I refuse to niche down when God made me multifaceted, and the one question that reveals what you're truly called to create. We'll also dig into how I 5x'd my income in 2025 by ditching the social media hamster wheel and building with actual community instead.

So if you've ever wondered, "Am I creative enough?" or "Do I need to pick just one thing?" this conversation is for you. And hey, if you're ready to uncover your creative vision and build what God placed in your hands, head to https://www.candicedmadrid.com to explore resources, courses, and community built for faith-based creatives like you.

Resources: https://app.adplist.org | G3 Conference Founder https://dianadayburks.com/

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Your challenge: If money, audience, and judgment weren't factors, what would you create?

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