This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Maria Izvestkina, a multidisciplinary creative leader from Canva. They discuss the importance of protecting creative energy, the impact of AI on design, trend spotting, and how to live a creative life.

Maria shares insights on:

• The evolving role of AI in creative work
• How to harness social media for creative expression
• Effective use of Canva features and templates
• Developing a playful and experimental mindset to fuel creativity
• Practical tools and strategies for freelancers

Maria also talks about her Substack project Playin and offers valuable advice for organising work in Canva.

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-izvestkina/

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